| ROYD TOLKIEN ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED | | | | Shadow Histories series; is a retro-futuristic story |
| LITERARY AGENCY | | | | that chronicles the life of a young girl who must |
| Great Grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien to Impact Literary | | | | rediscover her forgotten powers to prevent a great |
| Field With Arrival of New Agency | | | | darkness descending on humankind. It is geared for |
| As the great grandson of J.R.R Tolkien, the author of | | | | readers of any age who love the excitement of |
| well-known books like The Hobbit and The Lord of | | | | interesting characters, unpredictable challenges and |
| the Rings trilogy, Royd Tolkien has a keen eye for | | | | the thrill of fast-paced action. |
| talent and a love for brilliant writing. Tolkien has been | | | | The series has already received serious inquiries |
| asked all his life when he planned on doing work in | | | | about expanding into various formats such as film, |
| the literary field. The question is finally answered with | | | | game, audio and graphic novel. |
| his proud announcement of the Royd Tolkien Literary | | | | Schofield is best known for his work as lead writer |
| Agency, which is likely to have a major impact on the | | | | on Tomb Raider, Angel of Darkness, and it is his |
| publishing world. | | | | fascination with mysterious landscapes, obscure |
| When asked why he waited so long to start | | | | locations, lost knowledge and secret societies that |
| something of this nature, Tolkien responded, "I was | | | | inspired the creation of both projects. |
| waiting to find an author that inspired me, someone | | | | The Royd Tolkien Literary Agency will represent |
| whose work was so good I couldn't pass up the | | | | passionate and creative people who write, illustrate |
| opportunity. When introduced to Murti Schofield's | | | | and enjoy great storytelling in any form, while |
| concept for The Shadow Histories series, I knew | | | | assisting and enabling these talented individuals to |
| immediately that it was time." | | | | reach their goals. |
| The Empty Land; the first of six books in The | | | | |