Basic Book Info

Storm Constantine’s Wraeththu Mythos: Breeding Discontent
By Wendy Darling & Bridgette Parker
Edited by Storm Constantine

• ISBN 0-9545-0362-7
• Immanion Press (Stafford, England, U.K.)
• Available Now
• Launch parties: U.K. and Atlanta, GA, USA
• Local appearances: Atlanta Science Fiction Society, Charis Books & More
• Convention appearances: Grissecon (Oct. 2003), Lunacon (Mar. 2004), Dragon*Con (Sept. 2004), Lunacon (Mar. 2005)
• U.S. bookstores: Check www.booksense.com to find out which local shops will order it for you.
• Atlanta bookstores: Book can be ordered (ships 1-5 days) at Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse and Charis Books & More.
• Online Retail Orders: www.immanion-press.com, www.amazon.com, or www.amazon.co.uk
• Commercial Orders: Email orders@immanion-press.com

Book Description

Breeding Discontent is a novel written by fans of author Storm Constantine's Wraeththu universe who wanted to explore new territory - and a novel edited by Storm Constantine herself, when she discovered that territory was worth exploring.

The Wraeththu trilogy, first published in the late 1980s and now continuing on with a second trilogy, tells the tale of a new species, born out of humanity in a time of chaos. Hara, as Wraeththu are known, are beautiful, long-lived, strong, hermaphroditic, and invested with paranormal powers. Enlightened and free from many human foibles, they have spread across the earth, living in tribes and, as the tales of the Wraeththu books show, forged ahead to develop a new society on earth.

As revealed in Breeding Discontent, however, not all tribes have entirely shed their ties to the ways of humankind. Despite the fact that all Wraeththu hara are androgynes, the Varr tribe believes in the splitting of hara into masculine and feminine, and beyond that, into hara who are fathers and those who are strictly progenitors.

Lisia, the central character of the novel, is one such progenitor. Raised in isolation, Lisia is subjected to Varr brainwashing as part of a massive Wraeththu breeding operation. He is as feminine as the Varrs wish him to be - and as fertile. He is helping the Varrs to breed an army. Little does he know that the Varrs eventually will meet defeat and his world will shatter to pieces. Breeding Discontent is composed of Lisia's diary and the story of what happens once the breeding facility is discovered and liberated.

The Wraeththu universe has developed a devoted following, especially since the rise of the Internet, when online "fandoms" and "fan fiction" allowed fans to connect with one another, as well as the author who created it. As a testament to this, Oct. 10-12, 2003 marked the dates of Grissecon One, the first-ever Wraeththu fan convention, held in Stafford, England. Breeding Discontent had its official launch as part of the convention program and copies of the book flew off the Immanion Press sales table.

Back Cover "Blurb"

A dark tale set in Megalithica, Breeding Discontent tells the story of Lisia, a hostling in a secret Varrish breeding facility, completely isolated from society and forced to make pearls — new life — on demand by the military.

After defeating Varrish rule, the Gelaming uncover the hidden facility, which has been abandoned by its administrators. Only a group of struggling survivors remain, Lisia and nearly two hundred juveniles.

Lisia, suspicious and confused by these unfamiliar hara, is fearful of being evicted from the only home and lifestyle he has ever known, as well as losing custody of his charges. Warily, he forms an alliance with the young Lord Swift Parasiel, newly placed in power, and his illustrious hostling, Cobweb. Together these hara work to correct old wrongs, secure new rights, and challenge a liberation that at times feels more like conquest.

The past and the present begin to overlap, as Lisia's chilling history is told through the pages of his diary and he struggles to fight for his future, and the welfare of those in his care.

About the Authors

Wendy Darling lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where besides writing, is a web developer, consulting on the development and maintenance of dozens of web sites, for small businesses, institutions, and non-profit organizations. In addition, Wendy operates several Storm Constantine- and Wraeththu-related web sites, including a Storm Constantine web zine (Inception) and two "fan fiction" web sites (one for all fan fiction, one for just her own). Wendy Darling is available for interviews and appearances in the Atlanta area and may be contacted by calling 404-584-6271 or emailing wdarling@abraxis.com. Her home page is www.metrogirl.com.

Bridgette Parker lives in Mesquite, Texas. Besides her day job, Bridgette has contributed to both the Inception web zine and the library of Wraeththu "fan fiction." Bridgette is available for interviews in the Dallas area and may be contacted by calling 972-289-0808 or emailing bridgetteparker@hotmail.com.

Wendy Darling

Bridgette Parker

About the Editor

Storm Constantine's first novel, The Enchantments of Flesh and Spirit (first of the Wraeththu series) was published in 1987.

Storm has written approximately 1.5 books a year ever since, including five additional Wraeththu novels, the Grigori trilogy (Stalking Tender Prey, Scenting Hallowed Blood, and Stealing Sacred Fire), the Artemis series (The Monstrous Regiment and Aleph), half a dozen standalone alone novels, several short story anthologies, three non-fiction books, and to recent popular success, the Magravandias trilogy (Sea Dragon Heir, The Crown of Silence, and The Way of Light). (Bibliography/reviews: search results Amazon.com and online bibliography.)

Storm Constantine's novels have been published by a variety of publishers in the United Kingdom and the United States and her works have also been translated into several languages. In 2003 she founded Immanion Press as an additional outlet for her own works as well as other established and new authors. Beyond work as an author, Storm Constantine is a Reiki master, teacher, and practitioner of magick.

Her home page is www.stormconstantine.com.

About Immanion Press

Based in Stafford, England, Immanion Press was founded in 2003 by British fantasy writer Storm Constantine and Gabriel Strange.

The idea initially was to publish Storm Constantine's back catalogue novels, but it quickly became obvious that there were many other avenues to explore. IP will be publishing horror, fantasy and science fiction novels by new and established authors.

The company was formed after thousands of requests from Storm's own fans who couldn't get hold of books in her back catalogue. Now she wants to do the same for other authors, as well as showcase exciting new talent.

For more information, visit www.immanion-press.com or email editor@immanion-press.com.