First book in trilogy addresses relationships between men, women, families through mythology
“The Wisdom of Wood – Volume 1: Hazelnut” by Mary L. Peers merges humanity, mythology and symbolism together to make a powerful story about female wisdom
CAMAS, Wash. – A strong interest in mythology and symbolism prompted author Mary L. Peers to create “The Wisdom of Wood – Volume 1: Hazelnut” (ISBN 1460907272). The first book in a trilogy, the fantasy fiction novel places heavy emphasis on female wisdom while demonstrating how humanity interacts with mythology, writing and rewriting themes as we evolve.
“The Wisdom of Wood – Volume 1” tells the story of the Alexander family and the struggles they face when attempting to decipher the mythology of an ancient ring discovered in England. When granddaughter Sophie inherits the ring at the age of 8, she has no idea what’s in store for her. Her life is altered with the emergence of powerful dreams. But not until the age of 21 does she decide to listen to them, and let them enter her world.
Peers says her book is based on her own interpretation of the Ogham Shield and the impact it had on her.
“The story represents the transformation of two young people, a man and woman, who must experience an ancient path of enlightenment,” Peers says. “As contemporary young people, they are uninformed of the power of ancient ways and therefore, lose their way before gaining insight. I wanted to create a story that would be fast paced, intriguing while imbuing our modern families with honor and wisdom.”
Peers believes “The Wisdom of Wood – Volume 1” will help readers understand the power of symbolism and the importance of looking beyond an item or image.
“The Wisdom of Wood – Volume 1: Hazelnut” is available for sale online at Amazon.com in both paperback and ebook format and other channels.
About the Author:
Mary L. Peers has been interested in language and symbolism since her school days. While in high school, she developed an interest in language as French, Latin and Spanish were a part of the curriculum. In college, Peers was an art student and took great interest in pictorial symbolism which soon led to her love of mythology. She has won numerous awards for her writing and poetry. Peers lives in Washington with her husband.
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