Chanson de l'Ange

coverCHANSON DE L’ANGE by Paisley Swan Stewart is an epic retelling of the classic novel, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, by Gaston Leroux.  Inspired by the legend of The Opera Ghost in all its incarnations, the author weaves her own captivating tale of mystery, high romance, and madness while remaining faithful to traditional story elements.  CHANSON DE L’ANGE creates bookends to the compelling tale of The Opera Ghost through an imaginative account of Christine Daae's childhood companionship with The Angel of Music; while the final gripping chapters unveil her years beyond the opera house.

The novel is now in the final editing process, on route to publication in early 2010.  Please visit this site often for news about Paisley's writing progress; future publication and sale of the book.

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Introduction:

Chanson de l’Ange begins as 10 year old prodigy, Christine Daae, attends her father's burial on a bleak winter afternoon. Under the care of her guardian, Madame Louise Giry, the orphan finds a new home at the Paris Opera House.  Christine is enrolled in the Opera's conservatory, where she encounters a bohemian world of eccentric performers and a life dedicated to the performing arts. Through the Opera's gloomy corridors and backstage dramas, the young girl struggles to recover from her father's death.

As winter snows melt and seasons change, Christine hears the haunting music of a violin near her father’s grave. Convinced that her father has returned from the dead...the child opens her heart to the unseen musician. This dark visitation ushers in both dreams and nightmares, as the musician slowly and methodically makes himself known. Chanson de l’Ange spans a 50 year journey; fraught with joys and sorrows, obsession... music...and madness.

This young woman will ultimately discover that not all angels have wings, and not all devils are what they seem.

Preview Prologue and Chapter Excerpt Here

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Published: January 24, 2010
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I'm happy to announce that on Jan 30, (next Saturday) at 5:00pm Pacific Time, I will be the special guest on BlogTalkRadio's All Thing Phantom of the Opera program.  I hope you will all tune in to hear me discuss the publication of my book as well as answering the interviewer's questions about my personal interest in the Phantom story.  I hope to give my insights into why this story has become so important in my life.  This program has attracted some very interesting personalities, authors and artists related to Phantom of the Opera.  For example, last week the special guests were the actors who play the leads, (Christine and the Phantom) in the current production of the Las Vegas Phantom.  Please visit the All Things Phantom website more more show info:  AllThingsPhantom

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Changes Are Afoot!
By Swansong
Published: January 10, 2010
Updated: January 10, 2010
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winterDear Readers,

As we get closer to publication of Book One, Nathan suggested that a new website design was in order.  I have grown quite attached to this site design, but I do think it's good to mix things up a bit, and we've kept this site pretty much as it is for a few years. In light of the change to a new year, Nathan has been working on a fresh new site that is more in keeping with the graphics and imagery of Chanson's book cover.  He was also able to retain all the info from the current site and forum, so there will be no need for our current members to re-register when we launch the new site. 

Meanwhile, my husband and I are nearing completion of the editing phase for Book One!  After that, it's simply a matter of submitting the manuscript to Xilibris in order to begin the publication process, which can take up to 3 months.

 Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we take these final steps to Chanson finally becoming a book!  We will let you know when the new site is officially launched!

Paisley



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Moving on to 2010
By Swansong
Published: December 28, 2009
Updated: December 28, 2009
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Hi everyone!  I thought I'd share a few photos from Christmas 2009.  I've always loved Christmas, and especially the decorations.  Many of the ornaments on my tree were handmade by me when Bill and I were first dating!  Most of my decorations are special to me in some way, so it is always lovely enjoying their presence in my home for a few short weeks.  The 1st pic of Bill and I was taken at my sister's house on Christmas Eve, but all the other pics are of my home.

Now that Christmas is over, my focus will once again turn to getting Book One of Chanson published.  We have had some health worries in our household which has slowed me down considerably, but I am hoping that early January will bring us answers and relief from our worries, and meanwhile, we will press on with the Chanson project.

Paisley 

Bill and Bonnie Anne

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