Pickerington, OH -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/28/2011 -- Available for viewing at the book’s website and YouTube, The 2 minute-30 second trailer gives readers a chance to glimpse what awaits them in the fantasy novel that has garnered rave reviews.

"I am extremely pleased," stated Kaelin, "with the critical success of this fantasy novel. Progeny was written to draw the reader into a vibrant, vivid world full of characters as substantive as any living person. The goal was to have the tale flow seamlessly from the first chapter, picking up and sweeping reader and characters alike into a masterfully woven, tidal epic. I wanted loyalty and love to contrast with scheming and treachery, combining together to create a richly rewarding journey full of both joy and heartache. When the last line is completed, I wanted the readers of the first entry in The Children of the White Lions series to demand to know what comes next. I believe I have achieved that goal."

Progeny is the first installment in the Children of the White Lions series and many believe it is among the best fantasy books released recently. Progeny has been compared to Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter. Interest in the book has been high for this fantasy book, and R.T. Kaelin has been very busy sharing his fantasy fiction novel with readers. The author has been touring high schools, talking with hundreds of students about creative writing and the power of the written word while sharing his love of reading and writing. A ten-day Authors Chat with R.T. Kaelin was held at LibraryThing.com where the reading community interacted directly with the author, asking him questions about his high fantasy book.

Kaelin has also been involved in a number of high profile media interviews, the most recent appearance being The Authors Show, where listeners were able to hear what went into writing the epic fantasy story. He shared where the ideas for his top selling book came from and why the writings of certain bestselling fantasy authors like Raymond E. Feist, Christopher Paolini, and Robert Jordan inspired him to write.

The trailer can be found at http://www.ProgenyTheBook.com or at YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCgq9zxcdqI).

Future events for the author include additional speaking appearance to discuss creative writing as well as a book reading and signing events. Kaelin is available for media interview and can be reached using the contact information below, or by email at rtkaelin@terrene.info. More information, including links to full reviews, is available at his website, http://www.progenythebook.com. Progeny is available at http://www.Amazon.com and http://www.BarnesAndNoble.com and may be ordered from any bookstore. The Kindle edition was published on February 4, 2011 at http://www.Amazon.com/Kindle-eBooks.

Progeny
R.T. Kaelin
Terrene Press
ISBN 13 (Print): 978-0-615-42103-2
ASIN (Kindle): B004M8S7T2

Excerpts From Reviews of Print Edition:
"Anyone who enjoys adventure stories or magical and paranormal I would suggest you give this a try. For me, Progeny is in league with both The Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings and far better than Harry Potter - Progeny has a wealth of depth to it that I haven't seen in many books." - Clover Hill Book Reviews

"Overall, I would favorably compare his writing with Brandon Sanderson, Scott Lynch, (early) Robert Jordan and even a bit of David Eddings flavor mixed in. I really enjoyed this book and my biggest disappointment is going to be waiting for the next installment." -C. Shadis, reviewer at LibraryThing.com

"The disparate characters we meet along the way are intriguing and richly nuanced, reminding one of Tolkien's without being derivative. This is a big book and a big world, surprisingly well conceived for a first novel. I very much look forward to the next book in the series, and I strongly encourage Mr. Kaelin to keep writing." -D Kistner, Associate Editor of FutureCycle Press

R.T. Kaelin grew up in Cincinnati and now resides in Pickerington, Ohio with his wife and two children. He works in the information technology field in Columbus. He realizes that the traditional method of publishing involves a high amount of luck and, not wishing to have his high fantasy novel bogged down in the traditional publishing business model, he decided to follow the path of self-publishing. His gamble has paid off as evidenced by the success of his fantasy novel, Progeny.

Representatives of national publishers are encouraged to contact R.T. Kaelin to discuss acquiring publishing rights.