SEDITIOUS is almost here! 4th Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido
Down the corridor, Dmitri pulled Hera into a small study.
Deep inside her heart, Hera was still hurt. Even though she understood about how Bathsheba clouded his judgment, she could not understand how he could fall to pieces again. With this in mind, she most certainly did not want to be pulled anywhere by him.
He closed the door, and immediately held her against his body so she could not leave his grasp.
“Dmitri, release me now!”
“I will not release you until you have forgiven me, Hera.” He bent down, and kissed her cheek.
“You have my forgiveness, now let me go!” she grumbled with clenched teeth.
“No, Hera…” he sighed with a lilt of shame. “I want you to forgive me,” and his eyes became pools of tears.
She could see his regret and offered, “Let your mind be finally at rest Dmitri. I believe you are truly sorry for your actions. I also believe you were tricked and deceived by Lucifer who sent the Witch.”
Suddenly, Hera hugged him as to hold his gorgeous body closer to her. With desperation, she pleaded, “My love, I ask your forgiveness too.”
“What?” He pulled away to look in her eyes.
“For years Dmitri, I have harbored covetous jealousy toward you and Bathsheba. But, it was unfair to think you had any obligation to your deceased wife. You did not know I was in Heaven waiting to be released of my hold.”
“My lovely Hera, I understand. There is nothing to forgive,” he sighed as he shook his head.
“That is exactly how I feel, Dmitri.” She threw herself into his embrace.
He held her close and wrapped his large arms around her tightly. Dmitri kissed her neck and whispered with a sexy tenor in his voice, “Hera, are you ready for this my dear?”
“No, but I will make do.” She looked away to avoid his eyes.
“When we get in there, do not hold back my love. Let me have it, as they say nowadays.” He took her face in his hands and growled with passion. “My divine Hera, I love you. As much as I regret my actions all those years ago, you can punish me until the end of time, and it will not take my shame away.”
“You should not carry that shame, Dmitri. Let it go. Release all the negative feelings you have. I love you, and I know you love me.” Tears streamed down Hera’s face.
He wiped each one as they fell.
Chania agora (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
“When I was a little girl, my dreams were filled with images of you. When we stared at each other across the crowded Agora Market Square, I knew you were my soul mate.” She released the tie which tucked away his long hair, and ran her fingers through it. Her body responded in kind to his sexual charisma and held him closer.
“You saw me in your dreams before we met? I never knew that, Hera. You should have told me,” he uttered while he enjoyed her touch.
She wet her lips, looked up through her thick lashes and replied, “Dmitri, even though you were my soul mate, I did enjoy the chase.”
He closed his eyes and smiled with the pleasure that Hera loved him at first sight.
“Dmitri, it does not take a mathematician to know the equation: love, plus love, equals love.”
As he burned with passion, Dmitri took her face in his hands, and kissed her sweet lips. The kiss turned into an explosion of want and sexual need. He pushed her against the wall.
Hera moaned, gripped him harder, and burrowed her fingernails into his backbone to keep a close embrace on him. She surrounded her legs around his waist.
He growled with pleasure.
Their desire was in the air like a warm energy which passed through them. They liquefied against the wall of the study, almost to the point of no return. Breathless with passion, they pulled away from each other.
Portrait photo of a young women with black hair looking over her shoulder (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
“Now, that is what I call a makeup kiss, Dmitri.” She saw his eyes had become blue pinpoints from want.
“Hera, after this duty is over, I will come to you, and as they say…” he took her hands, pushed them against the wall palms up as pink light pulsed through their bodies which made every part warm and stimulated, “…you have not seen anything yet.”
“Husband,” she whispered, “I will be waiting for you to come to me,” and winked at him. Hera took a big breath and advised, “Unless you want to explain to the children the facts of life, you better calm down.”
Again, they pulled away from each other hot with passion.
“I will always have the need to kiss you, to be near you, to love you, my beautiful wife.”
Hera took the tie and began to gather his hair back into a ponytail.
Dmitri smiled because it felt good to have her hands in his hair. “I will show you that you are my one and only love.” He kissed her again with softness. As he let go of her, he could see her body blush as she bit her lip in anticipation.
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Oh my… I need a fan.
Is it hot in here?
SEDITIOUS is coming soon folks!
It is hot and adventure packed with betrayal and sedition.
One of my favorite novels in “The Light-Bearer Series”…
(okay, okay, they are all my favorites)
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This trailer can give you a good idea of what to expect…
Castle Charmeine is a ROCKIN’
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Pay it Forward Friday with Author V.S. Nelson and her novel ETERNAL NIGHTS
Synopsis of ETERNAL NIGHTS
With each passing day Jessica’s consciousness grew stronger. For twenty years she was content to remain as she was—trapped inside another. The life she led came to an abrupt end the moment she laid eyes on Raphael. At first she suspected they were destined to be together–his gentle touch confirmed it. Although he didn’t know it, he ignited waves of a fiery passion that burned deep into her soul. It became brighter every day, giving her the strength she needed. Somehow she would find a way to free herself from her grandmother’s powerful magic.
Since her birth she learned vicariously from observing others of her kind and until now she was satisfied with the life she led. She had everything one would need to live a meaningful life without the stress the human world inflicts on its inhabitants. With each passing day her obsession to be more than she was, intensified. Jessica knew she was gifted with her race’s abilities to communicate with others but until now she had never used them. They say practice makes perfect and she was at a point now where she could make her presence known—at least to him.
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Review of ETERNAL NIGHTS
I must try not to sound like a sales person, but this book was AMAZING!!!
I was captivated from the very first page and could not stop reading! I took this story with me everywhere; out to dinner, to the kitchen while I cooked dinner, I even read during some of my favorite television shows!
The chemistry and passion between Raphael and Jessica is breath taking and leaves you wanting to know more about these two and all the other players in V.S. Nelson’s series.
The internal struggle Jessica faces is amazingly written. You can’t help but cheer her on as she struggles to find a way to undo her grandmother’s magic. And then there is Raphael, every woman’s dream; he too has to fight his own demons in order to assist the woman he calls his angel.
This book (series) is so much more than any paranormal romance or urban fantasy I have read to date… how could I not recommend it? And now the wait for book three in the series begins.
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Snippet of ETERNAL NIGHTS
Jennifer couldn’t help herself; she burst out laughing picturing her oversized, muscle bound 5,000 year old immortal struggling with what normal folks did everyday.
“Jennifer, that’s not fair. Give a man a break, will ya?”
Her attempt to smother her laughter failed miserably.
“I know, but it’s just so damn funny. I know you probably haven’t had to fix yourself something to eat in what, a couple hundred years? … Oh God, I think I’m so tired, I’m getting slap happy.”
More laughter erupted over the phone line.
“Glad I could bring a little sunshine into your life… and it’s been more like a couple of thousand years… Thank you very much… Now you want to tell me where I can find a couple of plates.”
“Try the cabinet above where you found the knife.”
He opened the cabinet she directed him to.
”Smart ass! I’m feeling rather stupid here and you’re not helping matters.”
“I’m sorry. So tell me something, why didn’t you call Harold and have him make you something? Or go back over to the Bunkhouse to eat?”
“Because I thought I could do it myself! Crap, I didn’t know I was going to need a God damn road map to find where everything was in your kitchen. Do you know how many damn drawers and cabinet are in this place?”
“You’re the one who had the house built… remember?”
“Yeah, don’t remind me. At this point I’m ready to blow up the damn thing… well at least the kitchen.”
“Hey, don’t you go doing anything to my kitchen. I like it just fine the way it is.”
“Too late.”
“What do you mean too late?”
Silence
“Gabriel, answer me… What did you do?”
“You know the center drawer on the china hutch–well it kind of had a little accident.”
“What do you mean it kind of had an accident, what happened?”
“Ah… a… the handle came off in my hand.”
“Not a big deal. When I get home, I’ll have the repair man come over and put it back on.”
“Ah… Honey… I don’t think it’s fixable.”
“Why not, it’s just a knob… the repairman can put it back on.”
“No, he can’t… Trust me on this one, ok?”
“Gabriel, tell me the truth, what happened?”
“Well, when the thing came off in my hand, the drawer fell onto the floor. I tried to pick it up and put it back together but I was already frustrated trying to find the damn knife and I guess the anger got the best of me…”
“WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED IN HERE… Did a bomb go off?”
Raphael’s loud voice echoed over the phone line. She heard her husband try and quiet Raphael by shushing him.
“Is that Jennifer?” Raphael asked, “If it is, you better not tell her… better yet, let me talk to her… Give me that phone.”
She could hear the little tug a war going on between the two. Raphael finally managed to get on the line.
“Hello, Jen… ah… ah… you’re still at the main house, right? …Good… because I don’t think you want to come home anytime soon… No, no, he’s ok… it’s your kitchen that has met with the destructive force of a hurricane…yeah, no problem… Un-huh… yeah, I’ll call a repairman… OK, here he is.”
Raphael handed the phone to Gabriel. “Here, she wants to talk to you.”
“Honey, as I was trying to explain, I just had a little accident with the china hutch… well hold on… I’m getting to that part… I was holding the knob in my hand when the drawer fell out then I guess I crushed it… and then I got mad because I knew you would be upset and I kicked the drawer… It kind of exploded into a hundred pieces… and the window broke… yes, I know… Yes, I should be more careful… Un-huh… not much else… I couldn’t figure out how to open the dishwasher… Yes, Dear… anyway… it kind of fell off its hinges too… not much else… except your oven isn’t working right. I tried to make some pasta and the door flew open and my pasta ended up… ok, here he is… I love you… Honey, I’m really sorry… ok, here he is.”
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Paying it Forward by Volunteering
By V.S.Nelson
I’m often asked by family, friends and other authors, “why do I take on so much; why do I volunteer my services when others are quite capable of raising their hand?”
Why? The reasons are really quite simple.
First off, let me say that I want to give back to the community at large for their support and for everything they have helped me with in the past few years. If it wasn’t for the encouragement and training I have received directly and indirectly through organizations like the RWA chapters I belong to, I wouldn’t be where I am today, nor would I have ever re-joined the writing-publishing world after a long break.
I’ve never been one to sit on the sidelines and wait for things to happen. Even when I was in the educational field, I often found myself sitting on boards and judging events for students. I think I sold more cans of pop and washed more cars than anyone in my teaching career, hoping to raise enough money to take my students on a variety to field trips.
So I have applied the same practice to my writing career. Gladly, those days of washing cars are over. Now, I do what ever I can to “get involved” by surrounding myself with the talents of other writers. In a way, one might even consider me some sort of psychic vampire, as I tend to leave the writer’s meetings I attend, inspired. My word count usually doubles following a meeting where other authors are in attendance. But one can gain so much more than an increase of their daily word count by attending writer’s meetings.
On another note, I can’t help but wonder why someone would join a professional organization and not get involved or attend the monthly meetings. More than once, I have met another author who claims they are a member, but then only attend one or two meetings a year–if that. What good are they getting out of their membership? I will admit, general meetings filled with business stats can be boring, but as a general rule there is so much more to each meeting one can benefit from. Guest speakers, writing professionals, and free workshops presented by some of the best in the business are given by most RWA chapters. So why not take advantage of what you are paying for? As Spock would say, “this is illogical.”
When I first joined Desert Rose, one of our local RWA chapters here in Arizona, I didn’t know anyone. The fear of walking into a room full of people you don’t know can be intimating to most. I know, because I was that someone. So what did I do? I took the cowards way out and brought someone with me. That way, if no one introduced themselves to me, I’d have at least someone to talk to. Surprisingly, my companion and I received a very warm welcome and I’ve been attending their meetings ever since.
My first payback. During my first year, I soon found myself volunteering to work the door as a greeter. Since I received such a warm welcome, could I not do the same for another who was attending their first meeting? Oh, but I received so much more in volunteering, as it gave me the opportunity to meet those authors (up close and personal) who were “older and wiser” than I – those who had been members for years.
Conference time rolled around and since I was planning on attending so I could pitch my book, I found myself volunteering to work a variety of events. The conference was better than I anticipated for many reasons. Not only did I receive several requests for my work, but I enjoyed and learned how writer’s conferences operated (first hand) by volunteering to work the agent-author room, the hospitality suite… and even the book store. Experience, like that can’t be bought and it is something I can use for the rest of my life.
My first year is long past and I still continue to attempt to pay it forward by giving back to the community who has helped me on the long and lonely road of a writer. I’m now a member of three RWA chapters and serve on two of those chapter’s boards. I’m also very involved in two other non-chapter related conferences in addition to our local one. I judge a variety of writer’s contests every year and am proud to say I do. I receive numerous non-solicited manuscripts with requests for critiques and reviews. I have yet to refuse a single one.
Giving back or paying it forward is this writer’s way of simply saying, thank you.
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Bio of Author V.S. Nelson
Being a Native American woman and a Scorpio, author V.S. Nelson has always had a fondness for history, mythology, the occult, and the unexplained events which have occurred on this world we call home. It was no wonder she found herself writing a paranormal series.
Raised on authors like H.G. Wells and Jules Verne and coming from a long line of oral storytellers, Ms. Nelson work has been defined as innovative and fresh. She will take you by the hand and lead you into the depths of her imagination as if you are sitting next to her on the couch one minute and alive within her fantasy world the next.
She has always enjoyed reading stories with strong relationships and happy-ever-after-endings and it is reflected in her work. Even her commercial fiction, Sins of a Man, the Memoirs of a Mafia Hit man, is layered with romantic elements. I’ve heard her say she is in love with love more than once and that too is echoed in her stories.
Landing in Arizona, after an exciting teaching career, which took her to the Middle East for several years, she lives in Arizona where she spends most of her time making love to her computer while writing, editing or researching, seven to ten hours a day. The days she’s not writing, you will find her with her critique partners, attending or presenting a workshop or at a RWA (Romance Writers of America) meeting. She’s extremely active in three RWA chapters in addition to her other associations.
She enjoys hearing from readers, fans and people with similar interests. They are more than welcome to contact her through her website
http://www.authorvsnelson.com
Ms. Nelson’s latest release, Eternal Nights – Sekhmet’s Guardians – Book Two is the now available on Amazon and other fine book stores in a variety of formats (Kindle, regular paperback and large print for those with less than perfect vision), in addition to her other title.
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SEDITIOUS soon to be released, 4th Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido
Sunset at Galley Bay in Antigua, W.I (Photo credit: Emilio Santacoloma)
Charmeine rented a private beach bungalow at the Galley Bay Hotel. She swam in the ocean and enjoyed the warm sun and water. Because it was so clear, she could see right to the ocean floor.
Her throat was parched and needed something to drink. She decided to come in for a rest, but hated to leave the water. To sit was a bit tricky because her belly had grown bigger, so she carefully lowered herself down on the blanket. Charmeine rubbed her belly as Baby Hunter turned inside because hunger panged throughout her body. She grabbed the water bottle and drank the liquid down in seconds.
Since she arrived in Antigua, Charmeine was lonely and hungry. She left the castle in a rush and did not take enough money. Because of Tabbruis’ wealth, she did not want to use a credit card. He would be able to track her down immediately, and she needed time to think. However, she barely had enough for rent on the bungalow, but not for much else.
As Charmeine dried herself, she thought about Tabbruis. In her heart, she wanted him and remembered the happy days they spent on the castle’s private beach in Romania. Softly, she muttered with tears welling in her eyes, “Tabbruis, you would have loved being here as much as we do. Am I right, Baby Hunter? Daddy would have loved this?”
She felt the baby start to kick a lot. All of a sudden, she heard…
“I love being here with you, Charmeine, and Baby Hunter,” Tabbruis whispered.
Shocked and slightly on guard… she pointed her electrified hands at Tabbruis ready to defend herself. In a strangely calm way she asked with emphasis, “Are you, or anyone else, here to hurt my baby or kidnap me?”
“No, it is just me! I would never hurt you or Baby Hunter!” He regained his composure and confessed, “Please believe me, Charmeine. I came because I need to beg your forgiveness.”
His eyes said it all; she knew he said the truth.
Slowly, as if in a dream, Charmeine looked at Tabbruis’ body as the sun silhouetted it like he was an outer world being…an Angel. He was gorgeous. She could not help but rake her eyes over him. Tabbruis had a GQ Island outfit on with a tight t-shirt. She could see the muscles in his arms, chest and abs. He also had a pair of Banana Republic shorts on, which emphasized his powerful legs. His emerald eyes were in pinpoints with desire.
Her hands went down to the blanket to shift her weight.
He saw her adjust and pleaded, “Charmeine, do not run away from me. Please let me explain.”
“I’m not running anywhere,” she smirked. “I’m getting comfortable. If I stay in one position too long, I have to shift, because Baby Hunter will put pressure on whatever internal organ he or she is laying on.”
“May I touch…?” he asked, as he tentatively sat down beside her.
“Sure, Baby Hunter knows you are here, this is the most active he or she has been in days.”
Charmeine wore a swimming suit with a sports bra and boy shorts.
When he touched her naked belly, it felt warm with lots of kicks from Baby Hunter.
She blushed with his touch and had to admit it felt good to have his strong hand on her.
“I think Baby Hunter is giving me high fives,” he described. He smiled and laughed, “I do not know how it is possible, but you have gotten bigger, Charmeine.”
“Oh, it’s possible,” she responded with a grin. “Unfortunately, I’ll get a lot bigger before Baby Hunter makes his or her appearance.”
“I have missed this,” his eyes brimmed with tears.
“You missed me getting beat up inside by my own child?” she laughed and laid back on the blanket to rest.
Tabbruis chuckled, laid on his side with one hand under his head. His other hand was on her belly. “No, I missed this, Charmeine. Talking to you, having my hand on Baby Hunter, and looking in your eyes. There is nowhere else I would like to be.”
“I know you are telling me the truth. I see it in your eyes,” she sighed and gently confessed, “I have missed this too, Tabbruis.”
He lit up with a smile and sighed with a far off look on his face.
“Why?” She studied his expression and asked, “Why are you smiling?”
“I am remembering one of the first times you called me, Tabbruis. It melted my heart when you said it sweetly like you did just now.”
Fondly she pouted and remembered, “Ah yes, it was back at the Ritz-Carlton, and you were angry because we had the same dream. I said you should call the ‘Dream Police’.”
He started to laugh, and to his surprise, Baby Hunter jumped. “Did you feel that Charmeine?”
“Are you nuts?” She grinned. “Are you mental? I feel everything.”
He began to laugh, and the baby jumped up and down again.
“Baby Hunter likes it when you laugh, just like…like me, Tabbruis.” She rubbed side of her belly.
He stretched out his fingers, took Charmeine’s hand and put it on top of Baby Hunter under his. To his amazement, tendrils of light danced around both of their hands.
She yawned and closed her eyes.
“Charmeine?” and saw she was asleep in an instant.
He looked at the light which surrounded his hand, and it became soft with an occasional glow. He was so happy to touch her again, tears streamed down his cheeks.
Tabbruis pressed a gentle kiss on her forehead and said in a soft voice, “Though I was far away, you were in my heart Charmeine. You will always be with me, because you are the light in my dark soul. I am lost without your love. I was such a stupid fool and need you to forgive me.”
She did not hear his declaration, but Tabbruis felt her heart skip a beat.
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Ahh, well Seditious is really heating up
things between our star-crossed lovers,
Tabbruis and Charmeine
Real Forgiveness…
We all need to do practice it.
It may hurt our wounds, but it cools our memory.
Lots of love,
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This is a Book Trailer of SEDITIOUS and RANSOM
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5 Star Review for AUTHOR JAMIE RUSH and her new book DRAGON MINE
My review of Jamie Rush’s DRAGON MINE
Right off the bat Kirin Slade is informed of his father’s disappearance. This sets in motion his investigation into what happened.
Once at home, he literally is hit by his long lost love Ellie. Soon he finds her father is missing also. Demons at their doorstep are hindering their investigation in how or why these men are gone.
Can Kirin control his Dragon inside of himself while his love Ellie is around? Magic and mystery is everywhere they go.
My Thoughts about DRAGON MINE
The picture on the front of the novel DRAGON MINE is luscious and sexy, but it doesn’t come close to how Rush describes Kirin Slade… oh my!
The action, suspense, romance and paranormal activity in this novel, DRAGON MINE by Author Jamie Rush was captivating. I was pulled into the story immediately. The scenes are fluid and the dialogue is believable. The mystery behind this novel is what grabs you by the shirt and drags you to finish the book.
Of course, I am a romantic and Rush does not fail the tension between Kirin and Ellie is there from the get-go. She entices us with thoughts from Kirin and Ellie. Rush is undeniably sly in the way she weaves these two great characters into a mission.
FIVE STARS, and I highly recommend all to read and enjoy Jamie Rush’s Dragon Mine!
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DRAGON MINE Teaser!
Who in Dragon’s fire was calling at six on a Sunday morning? Kirin Slade fumbled for his cell phone and squinted at the screen. His twin sister.
The word “Yeah?” scratched out of his throat.
“You have to come home,” Lyra said without preamble. “Pop’s gone.”
“Oh, is there a celebration then?”
“Kirin! I don’t mean he’s run off to the Bahamas. He’s been missing for 2 days, and it’s not some mid-life crisis. He would never abandon me to run the bakery by myself, and his bedroom is a wreck, like there was a fight.”
“Or the famous Stein temper.”
“But his pattern is to lose it, clean it up, and pretend it never happened; not leave and disappear. And the rest of the house is okay, so it’s not a robbery.”
Kirin sat up and rubbed his face. “How was he acting before he went missing? Did he seem stressed, depressed?”
“Pop hasn’t been the same since, well, you know…”
Oh no, he wasn’t going to let her off that easily. “Since he had an affair with my girlfriend’s mother, who then disappeared? Fury rushed through him. “Is that what you mean?”
“Pop had nothing to do with that and know it.”
“I knew it when I lied to the Guard and the Mundane police. I remembered how Uncle Louis was executed over circumstantial evidence. But you know Pop was hiding something. After everything we did for him, everything I lost, we deserve to know what it was. He wouldn’t even admit to the affair.”
“I think it happened the way he said, that Tara came to tell him she was happy about you and Ellie being together even if her butthead of a Deuce husband wasn’t. How they became friends because she liked having a connection with another Dragon. Men and women can be just friends.”
“What, you read that on the Internet? Believe what you want. I’m not buying it.” He fell back on the bed, His forearm over his eyes to block out the light streaming through the curtains. “He’ll probably be back today.”
“Come home for you, if not for me or Pop. Living away from the Field has to be taking a toll on you. You looked all blah when I came to see you last month.”
Yeah, the downside to harboring the essence of the Dragon god in one’s body was that the essence required the Deus Vis to survive, the god-force that emanated from the mysterious crystal core of the island of their ancestors. Lucifera had sunken hundreds of years ago in the Bermuda Triangle, but the Deus Vis still radiated strong enough to affect the electromagnetic energy. The Field of Deus Vis reached into the Miami area in a crescent shape.
“That’s only because I was overdue for my biweekly trip to recharge,” he said.
“Oh.” A pause. “You come down but don’t see me?”
Yeah, he had admitted that, hadn’t he? “I go to the edge of the Field, let my Dragon out and head right back to Atlanta.”
“I get–sort of– why you wouldn’t want to see Pop. But can’t you forgive me for my part in it?”
Guilt nibbled at him. “I needed a break from my life, Lyra. Do you know how freakin’ cool it is to walk into a store, a restaurant, everywhere, and only see Mundane humans? No having to pretend there’s not an Elemental sitting at the next table flicking peas at me. No whacked-out Dragons waiting around the corner to tear my throat out; no Deuce magic to prickle the hairs at the back of my neck. Getting this contract was a godsend. And the pay is insane.” He wouldn’t admit to the lack of energy, the drain on his soul, or the hunger to Catalyze. Or how boring having sex with Mundane women was. “When my contract expires, I’ll move back.”
“Your poor Dragon must be withering. Being the badass paintball champion isn’t the same as sparring Dragon to Dragon in the Obsidian room. Getting your pilot’s license will never give you the thrill of being who you really are.”
“Maybe not, but flying is pretty damned cool. Since we can’t fly the real way.” They’d been born after the flying ban in the seventies, which completely sucked. Since the age of satellite imagery and Miami’s population explosion, displays of magic were illegal. The Hidden, which encompassed Crescent magic and other magical creatures, had to stay just that–hidden. Never let the Mundanes see your magic. “The paintball arena gives me all the predatory thrills I need.”
“I can’t fathom how shooting someone with a blob of paint could even begin to compare to the raw power of your Dragon coursing through you, or body-slamming an opponent and sinking your fangs into their hide.”
Memories of letting his Dragon out in the private room at Cyntag’s dojo tingle through his veins. He rolled out of bed and looked out the window at the normal world outside. Fall was sniffing at the edge of summer, turning a few leaves dark red and yellow. The beast inside him was drying up like the leaves skittering across the sidewalk on the breeze. “It’s a rush.” Except the statement fell flat.
“Kirin, please. I need you.”
Lyra was rarely vulnerable or needy. No, she usually jumped headlong into everything, taking action without considering the consequences.
His resistance melted. “ Alright. It takes about eleven hours to drive down there, so don’t look for me until later tonight.”
“Love you, Kirin.”
Words in response hung in his throat, tangled in his anger at her. “See you soon.”
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Author Jamie Rush Bio:
Things that go bump in the night have always fascinated Jaime Rush. Sometimes those things are human; other times, not so much. Her new Hidden series reveals humans with the essence of gods who walk the knife’s edge between Miami and a magical world of passion and danger. Part dragon, angel, or sorcerer, they must fight their own kind, demons, and the lure of their darkest nature.
Jaime is the author of the award-winning Offspring series and is also Tina Wainscott, bestselling author of eighteen novels. .
Hot Dragons, cool angels, and seductive magic! So come feel the heat and experience the Rush. And if you think Miami’s a melting pot now, wait until you see Jaime Rush’s Miami! The Hidden is finally here!
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http://www.jaimerush.com
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Pay it Forward Friday featuring Author Misty Harvey and her new book SOUL REAPER
Let me preface by saying I love Misty Harvey!
She is without a doubt, a supportive and kind person, and I just love her! She is one of the first people I knew from Twitter, and we have been great friends since. She is also a wonderful author. I read her first book Creatures of the Damned and I LOVED IT! Of course you all know how much I love vamp books. Misty Harvey is a good Author and friend. Hope you enjoy the post – her new book is awesome!
Lots of love, Emily
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Synopsis of Soul Reaper
Come take a wild ride with Eva and her friends. One where up is down, down is up. Left is right, and right is left. A ride where nightmares, and reality collide.
The only way to survive…remain sane in a world driven to see you fail.
Review of Soul Reaper
RATING: FIVE STARS
This is a fabulous read from start to finish.
The characters are believable, the story tantalizing the ending wow!!
The ending was truly unexpected. Each area of the book seems to have an end and a new beginning which was a new twist in writing for me. Usually one can anticipate the ending but not this time. Misty Harvey surprised me with her prowess with words and action. This book is so incredibly enjoyable I read it in two days.
I would have read it in one day but had to sleep. Misty Harvey’s SOUL REAPER is ten times her last book CREATURES OF THE DAMNED. I so would recommend this book as a really good read. I think YA/and all others would love this book especially with its twists. I truly cannot say enough great things about this book.
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Character Interview with Eva and Jason from Soul Reaper
Welcome, welcome. Thank you so much for joining us here at Gnome City Entertainment. We have a great opportunity to sit down with lead actors Eva, and Jason from the book Soul Reaper. Thank you for joining us Eva and Jason. *interviewer shakes hands with both actors*
Eva: Thank you, it’s a pleasure.
Jason: Not a problem.
So, tell us a little about the characters you play in this book.
Eva: I play a teenage girl that struggles with who she is. She’s just been moved to a new town after the loss of someone important to her. All these things keep happening to her, and she begins to question her own sanity. Upon meeting these group of ‘friends’ my character starts to come to grips with her role in her own life, all the while wondering who she can trust and who she can’t.
That’s interesting, Jason?
Jason: That’s easy enough, I play one of the friends. My character would easily be cannon fodder during this whole thing if he didn’t have one special ability up his sleeve. The entire time they’re faced with all the trials and tribulations he is trying to master this special ability. He is the only true friend to Eva’s character, and stick close by her side, even if they have their disagreements. I don’t want to give too much away, but the way it turns out threw all of us for a loop.
Now I understand this book is a psychological horror.
Eva: Oh yeah.
Jason: I’d more call it more a mind screw.
*Interviewer smiles* was there one particular scene that scared you more than the others?
Eva: Just one, huh? *stops to ponder* that is a difficult question as I’m the lead. I’m constantly thrown into these frightening situations. I can name two that gave me nightmares for days. One would have to be the scene in the hospital bathroom. When they suited up one of the creative board members into that creepy girl costume, and I saw her placed in the scene to grab my leg, it terrified me. Also the scene in the library basement where I’m alone searching for town history. Our animatronics team did phenomenal there too.
Jason: *chuckling* Yeah, I didn’t envy you any of those scenes. They turned out rather well. Mine would have to be when we were run along the cave ceiling. Granted it was all filmed with these robotics running along the floor, and the camera the only thing turned upside down, but we had to hang onto them. It wasn’t the easiest scene to film at all, but they’d covered these robots in fake skin *shivers*. Needless to say, by the time they were finished with them they were a little too real.
One more question before we let you return to your well-earned vacation. If there is one thing you hope people take away from this book, what would it be?
Eva: Always believe in yourself. There will always be nay sayers, and people out there trying to knock you down, but if you believe in yourself you can accomplish anything.
Jason: You would go for that response. *chuckling* I would probably go with, never give up. No matter how rough the road seems keep pushing yourself.
Thank you for joining us over at Gnome City Entertainment. Stay tuned for more interviews by the cast later this month, and please enjoy the small clip from Soul Reaper by Misty Harvey.
*Video production starts the clip as the lights dim*
Eva sucked in air. Her hands gripping the bathroom sink behind her. Even the squeak of the abused hinges on the door reminded her of a horror movie. She tensed farther, until the door opened far enough a little old woman could shimmy out of the space with her large carpenter bag.
“Some of those doors are tricky. Mind yourself, Sweetheart, that you don’t get stuck in one,” the old woman’s voice cracked. She made quick work of washing and drying her hands before leaving.
“Stop being so jumpy, Eva,” she chided herself. Eva turned back to the mirror. The shattered glass distorting the view of herself. She stared at her reflection for a moment, the image of the room behind her grabbed her attention.
Black mold clung to the deteriorated walls. The paint lost under it all. Pieces of exposed cinderblocks showed. The bathroom stalls clung to the walls on one hinge. Metal doors lay on the floor or, skewed on the frame.
Eva stared at the ruin of the bathroom in the fractured mirror. Her eyes scanning over the details. An ashen face looked under one of the doors. The eyes were completely white. Long tresses of wet black hair covered parts of the face. The lips pulled back over yellow jagged teeth. Dirt clung to the skin, almost hiding the broken fingernails.
“Eva.” The voice slurped like it came from a drowned victim. Each breath sounded like water rattling in a chest.
It took Eva a moment to recognize herself in the girl peering under the door. The long arm reached for Eva’s ankle. Each finger was chilled, and she felt it all through her jeans. Bones squeezed her leg, no meat really left to the girl. She whirled around to fight the girl, and get out of there, but came face to face with the original bathroom.
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Bio of Author Misty Harvey
I’ve always felt a certain draw to the night, and the creatures that live there. So writing about these beings has always been easy for me. That isn’t to say there isn’t always a certain level of mysticism in each experience. I’ve lived with the characters of my books, heard their tales, experienced their up and downs with them.
Now I share it all with you, my readers. Come join me in a walk in the moonlight. Let us experience a new way of life that occurs after sunset.
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Bad News… from “SEDITIOUS” 4th Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido
“I need to report to the Queen of Light and King of Darkness keeping order is impossible without an Elder Council and recruitment of Temple Guards,” he demanded with an ice-cold temperament. “We need leadership and authority or the whole system will fail. Humans will soon notice us, and it will be like the Crusades when no Blood-Hunter was safe.”
“Oh my…. I am curious, why come here? Why not communicate by phone or Skype?” asked Dmitri.
“Please believe me,” the Head Guard replied, “I would not be here if I did not think it of necessary to provide escort to the Queen and King to Athens. Because of the lawlessness, their protection is important.”
Tabbruis stepped forward to speak.
However, Dmitri walked casually in the front, and shielded him while he inquired, “A show of power is needed?” He motioned for Tabbruis to back up.
“Yes, there will be a Blood-Hunter Assembly soon,” the Head Guard answered. “We need to see them now. That is all that we can tell you. The rest of our message is meant for them. Have we the pleasure of addressing the Queen or King?” as looked around at the family.
“Why not tell us all?” Tabbruis asked.
Dmitri turned and sent a telepathic look at him to keep out of it for now.
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“Because our business is with them!” the Head Guard grumbled in frustration with all the questions.
Neal, in his role as Protector, walked in front of Tabbruis and Dmitri. “I suggest you tell us all. We do not know your full purpose. This could be an entrapment. However, if it is,” he looked around at the family, “you are much outnumbered.” Neal flexed his huge arms and stretched his muscles and threw a precise threat to them. With a big smile, he flashed his fangs, “I could take on all of you, only leaving the scraps for my brothers and sisters to deal with.”
Everyone laughed except the Guards.
The Head Temple Guard’s eyes became round with fear.
As she hovered above, Charmeine could see they were afraid. She whispered, “Very good Neal. They came on our land, uninvited.”
The Guards began to murmur, and the Head Guard pleaded, “Please listen to me! We did not come here to threaten or harm them. We really….” He took a big breath. “We came to ask for their help and warn them.”
“What do you need to warn them about?” Dmitri asked.
“There will be a Blood-Hunter assembly on March 3rd. Mars will be at Opposition and the face of the planet will be fully illuminated,” the Head Guard replied.
“March 3rd is only a few days away,” Shane blurted out.
“Precisely, the Assembly has planned this meeting for years.” The Head Guard nodded, and wiped his face. “We were hoping the lawlessness could be dealt with and more recruits for Temple Guards could be garnered during this congress.” Then with a face of exhaustion, he sighed, “However, we cannot enforce order, if they do not come. The Elder Temple has to show there is a law-enforcement agency still in operation since,” then he looked down, “the murder of the Elder Council.”
The family began to step forward in anger.
Dmitri threw himself in front of them. “Easy now, let us not go off half-cocked. We need to hear what they have to say, though they do not know the truth!” He glared at the Guards with his fangs exposed.
“Blood-Hunters cannot be allowed to reveal our existence to Humans as we will all perish. The Elder Council kept order, and we need authority now!” the Guard shouted. “The Prophecy said the Queen of Light and King of Darkness shall bring harmony and justice to the Blood-Hunters.”
Tabbruis’ face was devoid of emotion because to do so would have made him breakdown with fear. “Without their show of strength, we have no hope of bringing order to the chaos. Is that not right?”
“Yes, and there is no time to waste!” the Head Guard shouted with hopeful eyes.
“Not so fast.” A curious Sandra stepped through the crowd.
The Head Guard threw hateful glance toward her.
She folded her arms across her chest, and put all her weight on her back leg with one foot which tapped the ground and asked calmly, “Why?”
The Guards became angry a Light-Bearer spoke to them.
“Why send four Guards including you, the Head Guard, at a time of such vulnerability?” she probed. “Huh, what about it?”
“You dare question me Light-Bearer?” he yelled with a red face.
Sandra just smiled.
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Then, her countenance turned fierce. With clenched teeth, she chided, “Since you do not know if I am the Queen of Light or just any plain ‘ole Light-Bearer that can fry your ASS, I’m going to let that one comment pass. The next remark you make to disrespect me or any Light-Bearer, you will be on the menu at IHOP, as toast. Get it? Burnt to a crisp!”
She threw a warning shot of fire and blue lightning across the Guards igniting a bush and sent a boom of thunder in their ears.
“That’s my girl.” Charmeine quietly snickered. She loved Sandra’s spunk and bravado.
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When I wrote the Character “Sandra” I fashioned her after my best girl friend.
She is courageous, kind, loving but unlike Sandra in my book, she speaks her mind but quietly. But she has a lot of maturity and backbone. Backbone that I wish I had!
“Sandra” in the book is like my gal-pal in that she is a beautiful Latino woman with backbone.
LOVE HER!
Sandra Gomez my best girlfriend, I love you. This video is for you!
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My deepest THANKS to those who Served America in the Armed Forces!
My Tribute to our courageous
men and women
who died for our country…
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From “Seditious” 4th Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series”
“Wait a minute. I have to ask, Tabbruis.
You and Dmitri served in the American Army through the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, and Korea?”
Tabbruis’ head lowered and answered, “Yes, you see, Charmeine, Dmitri and I loved America and the values the Constitution of the United States afforded its citizens.
We live in Romania, but in our hearts, we feel like we are Americans because the sacrifice for freedom and honor is the greatest gift a man or woman can give to their fellow countrymen.”
She was in awe of the rich history and experiences he had.
Then, she thought how much death he had seen.
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Pay it Forward Friday with Author Jennifer Brown of “In Jen’s Words” and “Tis the Season to Get Burned”
It is very hard to write, edit, publicize, and market a book!
I know, I do it everyday!
Please give these Authors on “Pay it Forward Friday” a chance, and at the very least, sample their books!
Here is another Author, lend them your attention for a few minutes.
There is GOLD in the publishing world!
Lots of love, Author Emily Guido
Review of “In Jen’s Words”
All I can say is WOW was this book crazy (in a good way)! I received this book as a review book so I had no idea what it was about.
The main character Jennifer has a personality disorder and boy does she ever. There are so many twists and turns in this book that I couldn’t stop reading it until I had the entire book finished.
The story revolves around Jen and her brothers Jacob and Justin.
Jacob was forced into taking care of his younger brother and sister after his parents were killed in a car accident.
Jen was has trouble with her boyfriend Scott so her brother Justin beats him up and went to jail.
All hell breaks loose when Jacob runs for mayor and Justin is released from prison.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes a pretty fast paced action/mystery/suspense type book.
I hope there is a book #2 because the way it ended I am curious where this whole story is going.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/497597830
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Synopsis of “In Jen’s Words”
Jennifer and Justin Barnes have been raised by their older brother Jacob since they were teenagers…little did Jacob know, he was raising a third personality as well.
The Barnes have been through it all. The loss of their parents in a car crash, rape, and incarceration. But nothing could prepare them for what they are about to deal with.
When Jacob decides to run for mayor of Springwood, Ohio someone else decides to haunt him and his family, using his younger sister’s alter personality as leverage in their game.
After Jen’s mental disorder is made public, the first of many shocking revelations are made, including who her biological father really is. She is ordered into custody in the mental health wing of Springwood Memorial as a case is built against her for the murder of Davis Cauley, a former local news anchor.
Jacob gets his sister released in time for the holidays, only for another murder to occur. The body of Brenda Sowers, Davis Cauley’s sister is found in Mercy Park, the same area where her brother was found—in a storage shed, with hedge clippers in his back, and Jen across from him with no memory of what happened.
More incriminating evidence links Jen to Brenda’s murder, as Black Friday looms. The big weekend draws Jacob to the mall, where he’s in for another surprise. A photo of his brother sent to his phone reveals another huge secret, involving all of Springwood.
As the Barnes recover from what has been a very turbulent Fall, other secrets are lurking and waiting to be revealed as a family faces a trial of issues to come.
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Synopsis of “Tis the Season to Get Burned”
Christmas time has arrived in Springwood…and so has a killer, bent on revenge.
The Barnes have seen tragedy…their parents’ death, rape, incarceration…and now, Tammy Cauley—their sister’s alter personality, who is also a murder suspect.
As the holiday season kicks off, Mayor Jacob Barnes is in the middle of planning the annual Christmas Festival, while his brother Justin, and sister Jen prepare to spend the holiday with their love interests—until one of them is found dead.
The discovery of birth control pills prescribed to Tammy Cauley adds to the mounting surprises as Jen’s trial date looms closer. It’s enough to get her case delayed, as further investigation reveals Tammy had an abortion before a women’s clinic in Springwood was shut down.
Becky Robinson, Jen’s best friend remains by her side through all of it, unaware of the plans Tammy has for her. When Jen disappears one night in Jacob’s car, authorities track it to a spot close to the book store that has agreed to host a book signing for Becky—which is on fire. Becky and Jen are both pulled from the blaze, Jen remaining in an unconscious state as Becky confesses Tammy is accusing her of plagiarism.
The Barnes spend Christmas together in the hospital, having no idea Tammy is the present personality pretending to be Jen. She is unable to fool Justin though, who urges her to keep acting as Jen, in hopes she will return. It’s not easy though, especially when a mysterious stranger visits her in the hospital, and she feels drawn to him despite the fact she is quite sure they have never met.
As New Year’s Eve arrives, everyone prepares to ring in the new year, no one having any clue exactly what it may bring, except for one person who has a plan to make sure those who crossed him get burned.
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Interview with Author Jennifer Brown
How old were you when you wrote your first piece?
I was around nine or ten when I first started writing.
What was it, and in what genre?
It was a “goof off” story with myself and my friends in it. So, it would be safe to say, Children’s fiction. J
What made you write it?
Our Reading teacher assigned us to groups one day to write a short story. I had so much fun with it, and became hooked instantly.
What have you written since then?
Mainly mysteries throughout school, and just over the past six years I’ve started writing suspense.
What was the inspiration for your current book?
The characters in it were in another unpublished series I worked on for a while and trashed. I decided to place them in another story-line, which has worked out very well.
Tell us a little about it, and where it’s available.
The Barnes family has seen a lot of tragedy, from their parents being killed in a car crash, to rape and incarceration. Just as they are about to get their lives back on track, someone comes back from their past to give them a harsh reality. There are two books in the series so far, and you can purchase them both from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, No Boundaries Press, and other websites. Check out a full list of links at my website: http://www.jenniferbrownauthor.weebly.com/in-jens-words
Is there a particular place or setting where you get your writing ideas?
I get my story ideas from a little bit of everywhere and everything.
What made you choose either traditional or independent publishing?
The idea of being published through a small press drew me in. Many writers I had befriended online were going that route and not having a problem.
If you had to choose the most important element in an author’s platform, what would it be?
You must have determination. There are many ups and downs for authors and you will need that drive to succeed.
What mistakes have you made in regards to publishing and marketing your work, and what will you do differently in the future?
I think I’ve made some rash decisions in the past based on desperation of wanting to be published so soon. What everything comes down to in publishing is you must have patience which I have little of. A lot of research needs to be done before you fully make a decision which is what I now currently try to do. I look forward to using what I have learned to start researching print publishers once I have completed the first book in my new series.
Do you have an idea for your next book?
Yes, I am currently working on the third book in my In Jen’s Words series, and have started on another suspense/mystery series as well.
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Bio of Author Jennifer Brown
Jennifer Brown lives in Springfield Ohio, and has written since third grade. She was taught to read at an early age and fell in love with books, mainly mysteries. Her love of books grew, and in the summer before she started high school she wrote her longest story, halfway filling an old school notebook. In high school she started to enter writing contests, and in her junior and senior years joined the Herald staff becoming entertainment editor over her high school newspaper.
After graduating, with a few writing contest awards under her belt she attended college a year later, and was urged by her English instructor to join the college paper. She did, writing a few reviews of restaraunts and movies, as well as writing a review of her first Alanis Morissette concert. A few years later she was asked to take the position of entertainment editor.
At 37, Jennifer has written several stories and has many more in store for readers. When she is not writing she likes reading, working on computer graphics, editing photos, listening to music, and brainstorming for new ideas!
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Heating up… preview “SEDITIOUS” the 4th Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido
“Okay, we have to imprison Lord Cromwell, check,” and Charmeine held up her hand making a check mark in the air.
“Listen Sis, we need to tell you of how daunting Lord Cromwell is,” Hameal remarked as his face became stoic with a very serious look.
“Some of Earth’s darkest times were influenced by him,” Hera added.
“We know his deeds from our holds in Heaven,” Laura said as she folded her arms across her chest and sat back with a distant look. “We could see the loss of life and destruction he caused by clouding men’s minds. It’s a pretty lengthy list.”
“Yeah Mom, he was the one to influence building the Tower of Babel,” Sandra chimed in.
“The actual Tower of Babel? But how…?” Charmeine asked.
“Generations following the great flood with Noah, we, the people of the Earth spoke one language,” Dmitri interrupted her and had a far off look on his face.
With a glimmer of recognition, Tabbruis added, “We migrated from the east, and came to the land of Shinar.”
“Where the people resolved to build a city with a tower,” Thomas said with a black face.
“The tower was supposed to have its top in the heavens…” Hameal murmured.
“Lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the Earth,” Neal grumbled.
“And so God scattered them upon the face of the Earth, and confused their languages, and they left off building the city.” Laura welled in tears.
Charmeine asked, “You knew each other then?”
They all shook their heads no.
“We did not know each other then, but we lived the same history,” Tabbruis replied.
Thomas uttered with a face of reminiscence, “The Tower which was called Babel because God confounded the language of all the Earth.”
“I’m constantly amazed at the history you all have shared.” Charmeine’s face lit up when she heard about the events they lived through.
Tabbruis snapped, “Charmeine, you romanticize history, but those who have lived it, are traumatized by it!”
She looked at him with surprise. He never lost his temper until Bathsheba came. She felt like her heart was bleeding.
“Amen to that, Tabbruis!” Laura blurted out. “Charmeine, you have no idea how lucky you were to appear on Earth in 1997. Some of us have had to live through Hell.”
Hameal could see Charmeine was still hurt from Tabbruis’ retorts. He tried to change the subject. “The assassination of Julius Caesar was from his doing. Cromwell also influenced Hernán Cortés who was mainly responsible for the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. The carnage of the people and rape of the land was immeasurable.”
“Mom, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife, Duchess of Hohenberg, were assassinated on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo. Their deaths were the impetus for World War I, and we believe this pitiful excuse for a Blood-Hunter is guilty,” Shane said with a frown.
“How can he wield such power?” Charmeine asked. She tried not to get sick and said, “But, two questions weigh on my mind. First and foremost, how did Pascal overcome the influence of Lord Cromwell? Second, why didn’t Pascal kill him? Why imprison him when he knew he was such a threat to the Blood-Hunters?”
“We do not know, but I feel positive the family will find out those answers,” Tabbruis replied. “Nevertheless Charmeine, you need to know what kind of a force we are dealing with. Lord Cromwell will not be easy to defeat. I am afraid the Elder Council was just a warm up for our family’s strength to be tested on Earth.”
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Things are heating up!
A friend told me last week, “Seditious is one of those novels that really make you sit on the edge of your seat.”
I took that as a real compliment, and it made my day! I was smiling from ear to ear.
I hope today you have a good thing said to that makes your day!
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Pay it Forward Friday Featuring “VAMPIRE SYNDROME” by Author Daven Anderson
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My review of
“Vampire Syndrome”
by Daven Anderson
Jack Wendell is a person with Down’s Syndrome and a Gold Medal Special Olympics runner! He is bit one night by a rabid vampire and the adventure begins there.
Jack finds there is a world that he never knew about but in books and that wasn’t even right. There are vampires who are human and then there are vampires who are alien called, “Pures.”
Now, the human vampires have a rule that any vampire which is mentally handicapped is put to death.
So, needless to say, Jack is on the run for his life from a merciless venerator, (vampire law-keeper) Damien.
What makes it more confusing for Jack is that Damien’s wife, Lilith, is the Vampire President!
She wants to save Jack but Damien wants Jack DEAD!
Now, Lilith is not all warm and loving… no way! She is just as twisted and ruthless as her husband, Damien. They have a small love and big hate relationship. Damien and Lilith are constantly one-upping each other. Damien with his mistress and Lilith with her covertly hiding Jack. The power-play between these unsavory characters was vicious.
Damien can’t get Jack so he calls in the “Big Guns” from Romania to catch him called Zetania! She is an accomplished venerator and very skilled to bring Jack in.
However, what Damien doesn’t know is that she is working on the slide for Lilith… How can Jack survive? Will he be able to change the world of human vampires? Will he make them accept him the way he is?
My thoughts
“Vampire Syndrome” by Daven Anderson is a ground-breaking and unbelievable vampire story.
I was taken aback at how he was able to actually capture Jack’s thought process so clearly. I have a brother who is mentally handicapped and the words and actions were so similar… it was like my brother was talking. I also thought Jack was the only hero of the book. The vampires were so twisted on either side and Jack was the only light to make both sides come together.
I was amazed by some of the action sequences because they were so well detailed and drawn out. Mr. Anderson’s writing is well-thought out and kept moving. There was something on each page of my Kindle that made you want to hit the arrow button to the other page. I was spellbound by “Vampire Syndrome.”
The point of view was textbook and easy to read. Mr. Anderson depicted word pictures that made my imagination fly. The characters were three-dimensional and fluid. Critically, I thought the book to be almost perfect.
Please be aware “Vampire Syndrome” has two versions one is YOUNG ADULT and one is EROTIC.
However, if you are a Paranormal Fan like me and want a pioneering, innovative and action packed vampire story, “Vampire Syndrome” is for you!
For this and so much more, I give Daven Anderson’s “Vampire Syndrome” a hearty five star rating!
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“Vampire Syndrome”
Synopsis
Can Special Oympics champion Jack Wendell survive, now that he’s been turned into a vampire?
All Jack wants is to be accepted as a valued member of the vampire community. But he can’t do this when Chief Venator (vampire law enforcer) Damien Tepesh has ordered Jack to be killed.
Fortunately, Jack wins the respect of a powerful ally. Lilith Morrigan, President of the Vampires, hides Jack from the ruthless Venators and gives him a chance to prove his worth. But she cannot stop her husband Damien from targeting Jack.
Damien summons Romania’s Chief Venator Zetania Vinescu to Colorado to help him hunt Jack. Lilith over-rides her husband and orders Zetania to protect Jack from the Venators.
As Damien and Lilith battle over control of Jack, a new threat emerges. A space-alien Pure vampire has come to Colorado, specifically to kidnap Jack. Even if Damien and Lilith settle their differences, can they keep Jack safe from the Pures?
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Interview with Daven Anderson
WELCOME Daven!
Please share about how in the world did you come up with the idea for “Vampire Syndrome”?
On June 13, 2009, I finished reading “Breaking Dawn.” I found the ending to be flat, and I thought, “I could write something better that that.” By the time I went to bed that night, I had the basic storyline and my four main characters (Jack, Damien, Lilith and Zetania) clearly defined in my mind.
“Vampire Syndrome” is so different from what I’ve ever read before. What was the thought process behind it? Did you have to do research into the condition of Down’s syndrome?
I have worked side-by-side with special-needs individuals (Down Syndrome, autistic, etc.) for over twenty years. The grocery industry makes notable efforts to employ special-needs individuals and use their skills to the best advantage for all concerned. Special-needs individuals are valuable members of our team, just like anyone else. When they work as a team with everyone else, it builds their self-esteem and gives them a sense a purpose in the world. That’s what we all want, really!
When you have worked with special-needs persons for as long as I have, I have done all the “research” I could ever need to do simply by observing them, interacting with them, and being friends with them. As Yogi Berra said, “You can observe a lot just by watching.”
I have a brother who is mentally handicapped. I know from experience how my brother was treated. I was always in defense of him and taking care of him… even though he was older. Can you share some of your personal thought about Down’s syndrome and how our society lifts or lets down the handicapped?
I could write a non-fiction book or three simply from my experiences at work. One of our special-needs employees was featured in a local newspaper article for his outstanding customer service skills. Does it get any better than that? On the darker side, we once had to call the police to deal with a pack of youths who were bullying an autistic employee and physically preventing him from collecting our shopping carts. Not the best idea when the police station is one block away from our store! Over a dozen cop cars showed up.
The saddest thing is when you get that rare customer who is prejudiced against special-needs individuals. One obviously biased woman asked me to get another sacker to finish bagging her order. I refused to do so, and I told her “*** is doing his job correctly.” I refused to put up with her degrading treatment, because *** is not just my co-worker, he is my friend.
One of the most important points I make in my book is that cunning and quick wit do not equal wisdom. Damien and Lilith excel in cunning and quick-witted strategy, but many of their actions are not wise. In terms of their actions, Jack is the wisest character in my book. He is the only one who always does what he should be doing.
In our everyday lives, most all of us will know at least one “smart” person who makes bad choices. What my novel shows you is that wisdom is not defined by a person’s I.Q. score. The special-needs people I’ve worked with for twenty years are some of the wisest people I will ever know.
If someone else was describing “Vampire Syndrome” what would they say?
“It sure is original.” I think I’ve succeeded in crafting a novel where even its harshest critics will have to concede that it is at least an original concept, and that I wrote it the way I wanted to do it.
The feedback I’ve received has been much better than I thought. I was worried that some people would be turned off by the harsh nature of Damien and Lilith’s antagonistic marriage relationship, which is basically a vampire version of “War Of The Roses” or “Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry.” Then I combined that with Jack, who is a vampire version of “Forrest Gump.” Not the most obvious combination, I admit, but it sure is original!
I love this question because you never know what you will come up with… what random fact about yourself that would surprise your fans and our readers?
I am a big fan of the TV series “Xena: Warrior Princess.”
Why are you drawn to be a great Author of Paranormal? Why Vampires especially?
Explaining thousands of years of worldwide vampire folklore in scientific and rational terms was the most enjoyable challenge I’ve had in my life. I ended up with two types of vampires, humans and the alien “Pures.” I couldn’t rationalize, in scientific terms, the human body changing enough to combust in sunlight, generate inner gravity to cling to walls and ceilings, or to suddenly become garlic-averse after years of eating garlic as a normal human. But when you have an alien race, all of these become easy to explain. If the Pures’ home planet had full cloud cover, they did not evolve with a tolerance for direct UV radiation from sunlight. No life form on Earth (that I know of) generates its own inner gravitational forces, but the Pures are aliens. And their home planet has no acidic plants such as onions or garlic, meaning the Pures did not evolve with a tolerance for same.
Some people will say the scariest thing about my novel is that all my explanations of this folklore make sense.
Who are your favorite authors and why?
Philip K. Dick. The closer we get to his visions of the future, the more we realize how right he was. By the time “Minority Report” came out as a movie, everyone in the audience knew those personalized advertising holograms will soon be possible.
William Shakespeare. The human conditions he expresses are timeless.
If you could live during any period in time, when would it be and who would you be?
Right now. It’s an exciting time to be an author, living in the greatest period of literary change since the Gutenberg Press was invented.
Do you have a day job? If so, how does your writing fit in?
My working closely for with special-needs people for over twenty years in the grocery business has allowed me to craft a uniquely realistic first-person point of view, seen through the eyes of a special-needs person. So far, every reader of Vampire Syndrome who has a special-needs family member or friend has agreed that Jack’s point of view is right on target.
And, working in the retail grocery business for that length of time will educate you about everything you would ever want to know about human nature, whether you wished to learn it or not.
Can you can share with us about books you have written after “Vampire Syndrome”?
I’m working on “Vampire Conspiracy”, the second novel of the ”Vampire Syndrome” trilogy. And “Sisters Of The Alpha Moon”, a novel about an all-female werewolf pack.
It will be quite a task to re-invent the werewolf universe in the same manner that I did for vampires in “Vampire Syndrome.” Including a more precise explanation for what silver bullets actually do to their kind.
Daven, THANK YOU being a guest on ”FANGS and HEARTS” week!
I’m thrilled to be here. Thank YOU for this wonderful interview!
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Daven Anderson Bio:
After forty-plus years of reading other people’s books, Daven Anderson was finally motivated to create his own. Daven’s close working relationships with special-needs individuals led him to create character Jack Wendell, the world’s first dignified, sympathetic special-needs vampire hero.
Daven’s love of black comedies led him to create characters Damien Tepesh and Lilith Morrigan. Selfish, battling, power-tripping spouses who are the perfect foils for Jack’s generous heart and his earnest truth. Daven’s admiration of those who persevere against social prejudice led him to create Zetania Vinescu, Gypsy vampire and Jack’s protector. Daven’s love of musclecars and the open road led to the vampires’ high-octane adventures all across the beautiful state of Colorado.
Last but not least, Daven’s extensive computers skills brought Vampire Syndrome to your e-reader!
STALKER LINKS FOR DAVEN:
Blog Link:
http://vampiresyndrome.wordpress.com/
Goodreads Link:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16094869-vampire-syndrome
Smashwords Link:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/219620
Public E-Mail:
author@vampiresyndrome.net
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Snippet of “Vampire Syndrome”
Goodbye Gruel World
Jack Wendell:
Is this the end of my life? Am I gonna die? The girl in the pink tank-top shoves me down to the ground and bares her fangs. This can’t be. Vampires are just in books and movies. And she’s wearing a big cross, too. Aren’t Vampires afraid of crosses?
I fight to slip free from her grip. She’s shrieking like a wounded animal as she tries to bite my neck. Just as I get my left arm free, she grabs it. The girl twists my arm behind my back, leans down and bites my neck hard.
Her fangs sink in. The pain sends shock waves through my upper body. I can feel her sucking blood out of my neck vein.
Gross.
Three people run up to us, grab the girl and try to pull her off of me. A tall guy wraps his arms around her torso and yells “Let him go!”
At last, the people manage to pull the screaming girl off me. I push myself up from the pavement and run down Lowell Boulevard, to get back to my group home. And get as far as I can from that mad, biting lady.
What the hell just happened? One moment, I was running practice laps on the Mullen High School track. Next thing I knew, some crazy lady with Vampire teeth jumped on me and bit my neck. Hard.
I look back. No one’s after me. Good. I slow down from my running and start to walk.
Her teeth were probably fake, but they were sharp enough to pierce my skin. I reach up to my neck and feel the bite area.
Just a few drops of blood are on my fingertips. That’s odd. I should be bleeding a lot more, ’cause she sunk her teeth in deep. I’ve had paper cuts that bled a lot more than this, and they hardly hurt at all. My neck is still sore.
Could she have been a real Vampire? I don’t think so. I look west toward the mountains. The sun hasn’t even gone down yet. Vampires can’t go out in sunlight, or they’d burn up.
Sirens, in the distance. I bet they’re cops going to arrest that crazy lady. Good. She needs to go to jail. Jumping on people and biting them is an assault charge, like I saw on Cops.
She might kick the policemen and bite them, too, like the long-haired shirtless guy did in that trailer park episode.
I’m walking uphill on Lowell Boulevard. Feels like I’m in slow motion. Oxford Street can’t be more than two blocks away, but it’s taking forever for me to get there.
My head feels like it’s floating in space. But I’m not dizzy, like I was the first time I got off a roller coaster. I was seven years old. I could barely stand up after I rode Mister Twister. Right now, I’m walking just fine. It just seems like time’s standing still.
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RUNNING ON EMPTY for Jack!
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PAY IT FORWARD FRIDAY FEATURING YOU and YOUR BOOK!
Folks, I’m starting a new promotion for my fellow authors. I hope to feature an author on my blog every Friday. If you would like to be a guest, I would love to have you and please spread the word!
All I need are the standard requirements for a profile of an author
1. Cover pic or pics of the books you want to promote.
2. Bio with or without a Bio pic.
3. Synopsis of the book or books you would like to promote.
4. You can write your own post, I can give you questions or you can do a character interview… whatever you wish.
5. What DATE would be good for you?
That’s it! Easy and FREE promotion for you!
I have about 500 followers on WordPress, Facebook Fanpage over 4800. I also will Twitter the guest post, but I only have 1700 follows there.
Let me know!
Email me at guido.emily@gmail.com and say Pay It Forward Friday in Subject line!
Lots of love, Emily
Pay it Forward Friday… FEATURING “The Magic Warble” by Author Victoria Simcox and GIVEAWAY
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There is a saying if you have much, give your wealth; if you have little, give your heart.
I’m not rich by any means, but I give my heart to my fellow Authors on
Pay it Forward Fridays!
Enjoy, Emily
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”The Magic Warble”
By Author Victoria Simcox
Dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and an evil queen all these and more can be found in The Magic Warble, an enchanting tale of adventure and friendship.
Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals and the evil Queen Sentiz.
In Bernovem, Kristina not only fits in, she’s honored as ”the chosen one”, the only one who can release the land from Queen Sentiz’s control. But it s not as simple as it seems.
To save Bernovem, she must place the gift she was given, the famous ”Magic Warble,” in its final resting place. And she must travel through the deep forest, climb a treacherous mountain, and risk capture by the queen s ”zelbocks” before she reaches her destination. Guided by her new fairy friends, Clover and Looper and by Prince Werrien, a teenage boy, as well as an assortment of other characters, Kristina sets off on a perilous journey that not only tests her strength but her heart.
(Note: The Magic Warble is 267 pgs long with 1-2 pictures per chap. It is listed a middle-grade read, ages 9-13)
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Excerpt from Chapter 6, The Zelbock
“Queen Sentiz’s zelbocks are surely out in the forest, searching for anyone suspicious who may have…” Looper flew very close to Kristina’s ear and in a low whisper said, “The Magic Warble.”
Kristina reached into her pocket for the Magic Warble, but Looper suddenly stopped abruptly in midair and glanced from side to side nervously. Then he flew to a nearby tree and landed on one of its branches. He looked all about the forest.
Kristina wondered what he was doing and was about to ask Clover, but then he turned around and whispered, “Quick! Take cover!”
As quick as a flash of light, Clover flew off to a nearby tree stump. Then Kristina looked around to see where she could hide.
“Over here!” Clover called out to her. Clover was sitting with her knees curled up, inside a knothole of a stump. Kristina ran, jumped over the stump, and hid behind it.
“Hey! Watch out!” Clover snapped.
Kristina was about to respond, but then she heard something coming toward them. She poked her head over the stump and saw a horrible creature, slightly taller than a dwarf but very ugly. Its face was covered in warts. It had a crooked, turned-up nose, and its back was hunched over. It stood very near Kristina and Clover, with a suspicious, evil look on its face, sniffing the air like a dog.
Kristina dared not make a move in case it might see her.
She glanced up at the tree where Looper was standing, straight as a pin, against its trunk, not moving a muscle. The horrible creature couldn’t see anything, so it started to leave. But then a branch Kristina was sitting on suddenly snapped. She gasped, and the creature turned around to face her. It stared directly into her eyes and grinned from ear to ear. Drool dripped out of the corner of its mouth, and it rubbed its large, gnarled hands together.
Kristina glanced back at Looper, who was now motioning for her to run to the tree he was in. She looked over at Clover.
“Hurry! Run to the tree and climb it!” Clover said frantically.
The creature started toward Kristina, so she ran as fast as she could toward the tree.
“Quick, Kristina, jump and pull yourself up,” Looper said.
The branch was much higher than the top of her head, but she gave it her best shot. She jumped once but failed to reach it. The creature was right behind her.
“Don’t give up, Kristina! You must reach it,” Looper said fearfully.
She jumped again, and this time caught hold of the branch. Then she swung her legs upward, just as the creature lunged up underneath her, scratching her back with its long, grimy fingernails. She got her legs around the branch, and then pulled herself up to sit on it.
“Give me the Magic Warble,” the creature hissed.
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Bio of Author Victoria Simcox
Victoria was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, to an Austrian immigrant mother, and a Dutch immigrant father.
She now lives in Western Washington with her husband, Russ and their three children, Toby, Kristina, and William. Her other family members are a Chihuahua, named Pipsy and two cats, named Frodo and Fritz.
Besides being an author, Victoria is a home-schooling mother of twelve years and an elementary school art teacher of eleven years.
In her spare time, Victoria enjoys managing her two older children’s Celtic band.
She also loves writing, reading, painting watercolors, hiking, good movies, and just simply hanging out with her family and friends.
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I have listed Victoria’s sights below for entrees to either like or join to enter to win.
Victoria Simcox BLOG www.victoriasimcox.blogspot.com,
Magic Warble on FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=577159739#%21/pages/The-Magic-Warble/118277634882514
Victoria Simcox on TWITTER
http://twitter.com/VictoriaSimcox
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From Thomas Rydder Blog…Good morning, all! My “Chatting with the Authors” segment this morning is with my buddy Emily Guido and her “Light Bearer” series…come join us!
Posted by Thomas Rydder on February 23, 2013
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Book Description:
Can romance develop between a Heavenly Light-Bearer and a Hellish Vampire Blood-Hunter? “Charmeine” is the First Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series.”
Tabbruis is an extremely attractive Blood-Hunter and drinks blood to survive. Over millennia Tabbruis has wandered the Earth alone aimlessly living through many historical events. Charmeine just came to the Earth in 1997, unable to remember anything. When Tabbruis meets Charmeine the attraction is immediate, romantic and passionate.
They are polar opposites and clash together in a dramatic way. Charmeine’s power as a Light-Bearer, one who throws lightning, is triggered when she meets Tabbruis, and itgrows exponentially. Will Charmeine and Tabbruis fulfill their destinies? Will they realize their importance in both the Blood-Hunter and Light-Bearer world?
“Charmeine” is an action-packed emotional roller-coaster of passion and fury!
Book Description:
As Charmeine and Tabbruis unite to proclaim their love for one another it becomes apparent a dark task has presented itself for the ill-fated lovers to overcome. Even with the beautiful union between Tabbruis and Charmeine, destiny will surely reveal itself.
Being the Queen of Light, Charmeine is fated to bring light and love into the world, but yet her personal life can in no way interfere with her task. Devoted to Tabbruis and her son, Shane, it is all she can do to focus.
As the rule of engagement commences, she must first step up to the plate and bring forth a change to an endless feud which has already been acclaimed centuries into existence.
As King of Darkness, Tabbruis has been placed in his position for a purpose. His love for Charmeine has only brought peace and clarity into existence for him. With his family now back together, he must stand against his own kind, not only to protect what is right but also to defend the world from the impending darkness.
Family bonds only strengthen the ties. Shane introduces his proclaimed love into the picture and in a jaw dropping course of events, love is tested and the family is torn apart. They say that love can span the planes of existence, but can this family hold tight until the end and keep it together just long enough to face forces of darkness that is so hell bent on destroying the world?
Book Description:
Reality throws our star-crossed lovers, Tabbruis and Charmeine, for a spin as they now are faced with the evil lurking at their door step. Family must hold strong or pay the ultimate price.
Charmeine must choose to prove her strength and strive for her destiny or watch her entire life crumble around her. Lost in painful emotions, Charmeine has to sort out her husband’s wavering faith in her and her abilities. Trust can build nations as lack of trust can only bring down the world of one unsuspecting heart.
Rekindled love between Charmeine and Tabbruis has been tried and tested and now will become the support beam for the next revelation. With the most powerful evil knocking at their door, Charmeine and her family now will be tested like never before. Will faith and love will hold it together?
Unimaginable forces are to be fought with the Elder Council, hunting not only Charmeine but Tabbruis as well. He broke the rules and now must pay the ultimate price for allowing the Queen of Light to live.
A tragic loss sends a shock wave of pain and sorrow through the family. When everyone thought it couldn’t get any worse it unobejectivley does but there is always a silver lining. With enough faith in their family, secrets begin reveal a new dawn for Charmeine and her family. New days are coming and a fresh start is on the horizon.
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TR: Hi Emily! So glad you dropped by today!
EG: Hi Thomas…it’s great to be here 
TR: Thank you. So, what do you say we roll this thing? How old were you when you wrote your first piece?
EG: A lady never reveals her age… “The Light-Bearer Series” is only a year and three months old! I was not a writer. I had this movie playing in my head for a couple weeks and told myself, ‘Emily, just sit and write it out.’ I was really surprised to learn that it is unusual not to write like it was flowing out of you with no abandon. I have NEVER faced writer’s block! I guess because I didn’t know any better, it was not unusual to me to sit and write for hours at a time.
TR: Aren’t you the lucky one? And another late bloomer. I’m in good company So“Light-Bearer” your first. Tell us a bit on how you got through all three so fast.
EG: I wrote “The Light-Bearer Series” which was first comprised of “Charmeine,” “Mactus,”and “Accendo,” in record time… 100,000 Words in about a week. They are Paranormal Romance, Young Adult, Romance, Present Day, Historical, Action and Adventure. Then I went through “Charmeine,” “Mactus,” and “Accendo” for a couple more weeks doing re-writes staying up late at night because I was back to work, and ended up with 140K plus meaning three novels!!!
TR: Whoa – that’s amazing! Well, what made you write it in the first place?
EG: I wanted a story told about a love that would last an eternity… but with that love there would be sorrow, struggles and problems to overcome.I always loved English and American Literature along with Paranormal Novels, especially vampire stories. My passion was American and English Literature, authors like Brahms Stoker, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
TR: Some pretty good folks to follow. And I never knew that was her middle name. Learn something new every day, don’t you? So, what are you working on currently?
EG: I am currently writing “Conundrum” the Sixth Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series.”
TR: Nice. You’re in it for the long haul, eh? What was the inspiration for “Conundrum”?
EG: I fantasized about a couple who had to fight Heaven and Hell to be together. It is about a Blood-Hunter and Light-Bearer who are total opposites and fall in love. Really it is about Tabbruis and Charmeine, but also their family! They battle all sorts of evil on the Earth. Their family continues to grow but love and romance remain the focus of the series.
TR: That sounds pretty intriguing – tell us a little more about it, and where it’s available.
Can romance develop between a Heavenly Light-Bearer and a Hellish Vampire Blood-Hunter? Tabbruis is a Blood-Hunter (Vampire). Over 8 millennia he wandered the Earth alone aimlessly living through many historical events. Charmeine came to the Earth in 1997. Both of them were unable to remember anything before they woke up on Earth.
When Tabbruis meets Charleen (aka Charmeine) the attraction is immediate. They clash and romance and drama ensues. When she meets him, her powers as a Light-Bearer, (one who throws lightning) is revealed and grows.
“The Light-Bearer Series” is Available on Amazon, Smashwords and PDMI Direct Publishing
“Charmeine” SIGNATURE Edition – “A Light Bearer Series” Collection (Books 1-3) ONLY Available at PDMI Publishing
http://storefront.pdmidirect.com/product.php?id_product=48
“The Light-Bearer Series” GOLD Edition ONLY Available at PDMI Publishing
http://storefront.pdmidirect.com/product.php?id_product=58
CHARMEINE Book one of “The Light-Bearer Series”
MACTUS Book two of “The Light-Bearer Series”
ACCENDO Book three of “The Light-Bearer Series”
TR: Very nice…thank you. Now, is there a particular place or setting where you get your writing ideas?
EG: I write on my couch with the laptop on my lap, or at my kitchen table. I write mostly at night. I like to sit for hours at a time and write with no interruptions, hence a lot of all-nighters!
TR: Well, you certainly picked the quietest time of day. So, are you an indie author or traditionally published?
EG: Eight months after I self-published, I signed with PDMI Freelance Publishing. It’s still like being an Independent but they offer so much help with book covers, ebook and book formatting and help with my websites! ANY help with your books is awesome! I have so many opportunities which I am grateful and thankful for through them! It gives me a headache to think about the possibilities in the future for “The Light-Bearer Series.” Something wild this way comes…
TR: That’s interesting. Never heard of that type of set-up. Sounds like the best of both worlds. Okay, if you had to choose the most important element in an author’s platform, what would it be?
EG: That is a GOOD Question! Help other Authors starting out! Be kind and give advice, not criticism. I try to be nice to other people, not take myself too seriously, and always have a sense of humor. I love the concept of “Paying it Forward” too. I have to tell you that I believe every kindness bestowed on you should be given out in kind. I’m not a saint by any means but I try to make an extra effort to be kind.
TR: Superb advice, that is. We’re all a community, aren’t we? No competition among authors, as far as I’ve seen. Here’s my favorite question – what mistakes have you made in regards to publishing and marketing your work, and what will you do differently in the future?
EG: My worst criticism is the editing on OLD Editions which are out in circulation. When I first started, I didn’t know ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT PUBLISHING!!! I would have never given away copies of my book without it being edited. Most people who read the OLD Editions are very harsh… but they get these files without paying for them from friend passing it to friend and don’t check to see their edition is VERY OLD! I really don’t know how to fight it, because you can never say anything to a reviewer. I have to keep my mouth shut! However, if they would have just checked with me, I would have GLADLY given them the new editions! Also I would definitely have a warning label that says, DO NOT READ if you don’t like Angels and/or God!” I can’t tell you how many reviewers have said they didn’t like it because it mentioned God. Well, it seems natural if you are talking about Angels; you make a reference to God. The books aren’t Christian, but I had to talk about God and mention Him.
TR: Wow…that’s tough, having old – and what you now know is sub-par – stuff out there. Well, nothing you can do. Just show them you can write now. So, what’s coming after“Conundrum”?
EG: I haven’t really thought about it much, to tell the truth. I like centering myself on my current project. After that’s done, then we’ll see.
TR: Fair enough. Keep me posted.
EG: I’ll do that…
TR: Emily, it was certainly a pleasure. I had a blast! And all the best with your writing – stay in touch
EG: Thanks, Thomas. I had fun too
There you are, folks…Emily Guido and her “Light-Bearer” series.
The books sound great – what are you doing still here? Go get one or three!
Brian Barber Author of LYCCYX, review and guest of his exciting book!
My Review of
“LYCCYX” Episode 1,
Collector’s Edition
LYCCYX is set in the future when Earth’s energy and resources are becoming rapidly depleted because of the rise in population.
So, colonization on the Moon or Mars might be the way out of the problems. Mining Asteroids also can answer the call for raw materials
Luke Xander is a young man eager to strike out on his own. Becoming a kick-ass, take names, military man, Luke goes on distant missions always thinking about his girl at home, Kate.
Something like an H-Bomb goes off and all hell breaks lose with an altering DNA which will transform humans into monsters. Some of those even being his friends and comrades… who know all of Luke’s tricks in the books.
There is a cure… but will it be welcomed?
Will Luke have to battle the devil in his friends to control the epidemic?
Will Luke survive the assault?
My Thoughts:
“LYCCYX” by Brian Barber is an awesome book which kept me hitting my arrow key on my Kindle.
What a ride folks! The book is a great and clean read. It had action and adventure in it.
Certainly the Sci-Fi was present but a lot of the Paranormal aspects were there too.
“LYCCYX” is a technical read, and I was fascinated at the exact and military language the author used. Mr. Barber has analytically thought out each piece of the puzzle.
Also the pictures were excellent too. As far as my black and white Kindle goes, they came out pretty detailed and well structured.
I would imagine that Young Adults would love this book as well as us Baby Boomers. ”LYCCYX” will not disappoint. I hope you will dive in!
For this and so much more, I give “LYCCYX” Episode 1, Collector’s Edition 5 Stars!
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MEET THE AUTHOR OF “LYCCYX”
BRIAN BARBER
What genre do you generally write and have you considered other genres?
Currently, I have written science fiction (more action-adventure than pure scifi) and a psychological thriller. I have considered other genres but all of my writing seems to have a suspense or thriller aspect.
What have you had published to-date? Do you write under a pseudonym?
To date, I have published “LYCCYX: Episode 1 – The Declaration” and “A Stormy Night” under my own name. A short excerpt is below!
If you’re self-published, what lead to you going your own way?
The relative simplicity and speed with which I could get my story to a large market led me to self-publish. I am not opposed to traditional publishing but do wish to remain in control of my work.
Do you have a favorite of your books or characters? If any of your books were made into films, who would you have as the leading actor/s?
The LYCCYX story is definitely my favorite I would love to see it made into a film. As far as actors, I could see Christian Bale or Sam Worthington in the lead role as Xander and Tom Hardy or Gerard Butler as Stephan. Anyone who has read the story could probably visualize those actors in the roles pretty well.
English: M. Night Shyamalan announcing The Happening at a press conference (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Which author(s) would you compare your writing to?
By the end of the trilogy, I would like for LYCCYX to be compared to some of the Nolan brother’s screenplays. My thriller writings could be compared to M. Night Shyamalan’s films.
Do you manage to write every day, or ever suffer from writer’s block?
I have to set aside time for writing because I work full time as a programmer. I do write code everyday.
Do you plot your stories or do you just get an idea and run with it?
I had a general outline for LYCCYX but write short stories off the cuff.
Do you have a method for creating your characters, their names and what do you think makes them believable?
The main characters in my stories are usually created from my own experiences. I often base supporting characters on people I know as well.
Do you do a lot of editing or do you find that as time goes on your writing is more fully-formed?
I do a good bit of editing for minor things but the story is usually pretty well formed when I’m done with a first draft.
How much of the marketing do you do for your published works or indeed for yourself as a ‘brand’?
I do all of the marketing except for a few author friends who help promote my work. I have several social network accounts set up to help build my brand as an author. I have been successful in building my brand as a software developer, mostly through LinkedIn.
What’s your favorite / least favorite aspect of your writing life? Has anything surprised you?
I enjoy it when I hear back from readers who have enjoyed my writing. It is hard to make time for writing while working a full-time career. I was surprised to make the Top 100 (Top 50, actually) in both science fiction and action-adventure on Kindle (LYCCYX: Episode 1)
What advice would you give aspiring writers?
Write what you enjoy, not what is selling right now. If you enjoy it, chances are someone else will too.
Are you on any forums or networking sites? If so, how valuable do you find them?
I use Twitter mostly for promoting my writing, LinkedIn more for professional networking. I think Twitter is a great way to find people with common interests who you can communicate with quickly. I have found that authors tend to help each other a great deal on Twitter.
What do you think the future holds for a writer?
With eBooks and tablets on the rise, there is a growing demand for good content but competition is pretty stiff. There are a ton of good books out there and marketing and promotions are vital.
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Here is a sample from
“A Stormy Night”:
“I could barely see the pile of firewood now just a few yards outside my back door. I had a few pieces of hard oak left that might get me though another day if I was lucky. The lake had an eerie fog rising on it like smoke from Old Man Winter’s pipe. Today was a special day. Not sure if it was a good kind of special or bad but at least now I was alone. I could think now.
We had just wrapped up shooting for my last film and I was exhausted. I told my assistant that I was going to disappear for a week or so and not to bother me unless it was some kind of emergency. I looked at my smartphone, no signal here and the fiber connection was down. Good thing too, I might be tempted to try to connect with the outside world and this week was about staying as disconnected as possible.”
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BIO OF BRIAN BARBER
As a software and systems engineer, I truly love technology; cutting edge technology and how it changes our lives for the good or bad.
The idea for the story behind LYCCYX came to me a few years ago and made me wonder what would happen to the world if we actually did run out of resources as the “experts” say will happen if we don’t develop more alternative energy sources.
As of today, all of mankind’s “clean energy” initiatives rely on fossil fuels in one form or another. With the population of Earth growing at an alarming rate and better medical technologies allowing us to live longer, it only stands to reason that we are going to run out of room someday.
Will we be able to get along as a species with less and less personal space and privacy? Most wars throughout history started over a disagreement between two parties who claim to own the same piece of land.
How will we humans deal with such issues 50 years from now? That is what we will explore in the LYCCYX series. As a programmer, I always endeavor to provide the people who use my software with the best experience possible that meets their needs and usually their wants.
Enjoy the ride, Brian Hopefully, I can accomplish this in the world of LYCCYX for you, the reader. It is a coming-of-age story of the human race. My goal is to give you a glimpse into the future, one I believe we are heading to – possibly much sooner than most people realize.
WHERE CAN WE STALK YOU BRIAN?
Check out the official blog for LYCCYX at
http://lyccyx.us
and follow LYCCYX on Twitter @lyccyx.
My author page can be found on Amazon by searching for LYCCYX.
Thank you again for taking part in this blog interview Brian.
I wish you all the best with your future projects.
LIGHTMASTERS by M.G. Wells Get yours now!
A WONDERFUL BOOK FROM
AUTHOR M.G. WELLS
“LIGHTMASTERS”
MY REVIEW
I was pleasantly surprised when I read this enchanting book, “LightMasters” by M.G. Wells.
I have been wanting to read it for a while and just got the chance.
I loved the true YA (Young Adult) book. It was very easy to read and very well written!
There was adventure, and I got sucked up into the story easily.
Great book, and I will recommend it highly to middle school to high school young adults!
Extremely good read!
I have to give “LightMasters” a whopping five star review!
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Now, a chat with 13-year-old, Jessica T. Wyrd, the action, fantasy hero of the YA novel LIGHTMASTERS Number 13, created by author MG Wells.
Thanks for having me, Emily. It’s cool to meet you.
When I was twelve, my parents were killed by a drunk driver. That’s when I was sent to live with my grandparents. Truth is, I miss my father most. He was always so kind and gentle. My mother was cold and distant. I wish I had known her better. She wasn’t around very much. She spent most of her time teaching at the university.
I was angry and sad about being forced to move from Georgia to New York. At first, it was lonely living with my grandparents, and I don’t like my new school. Most of the kids tease me, and it’s hard to find friends who get me. Also, most of the kids at school don’t like that I’m smarter than them. They also make fun of my last name and call me “weirdo weird” a lot. This really bugs me.
At first, it was a freaking nightmare loving with my grandparents, who burp and fart a lot which is gross. My Grandmother’s cooking is so disgusting, and she can be really bossy sometimes. My Grandfather has a great sense of humor and reminds me of my father. After I got to know them better, I love and respect them for their humor and wisdom.
On My 13th birthday, I saw a strange, spirally light outside my bedroom window and had to check it out. It led me to the nearby forest where I first met the magical LIGHTMASTERS Dragateen, Bo and Torc. Soon afterwards, I was transported to a place called the Otherworld, where I experienced many bizarre challenges. I especially enjoyed meeting, Gwendolyn, Lady of the Emerald Pond.
The lessons I learned from LIGHTMASTERS Dragateen and Oja were awesome. They taught me to believe in the power of my thoughts and how magical they can be when properly used. Oja taught me how to become invisible using only my thoughts, and this was the most incredible experience ever.
Eygpt (Photo credit: keatssycamore)
This summer I will be traveling to Egypt with my friend, Cleopatra Quinn, and her family. I’m so excited about going there. It’s always been a dream of mine.
That’s all I can share for now. It was fun getting to know you, Emily.
Thanks for sharing your time with me. Wishing you and your family the happiest holidays and new year.
Peace Out, Jessica.
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BIO of M.G. Wells
M.G. Wells is an author, artist and produced playwright, who strives to empower and inspire others.
M.G. grew up in a wild and crazy family with eight siblings, two colorful parents and has been writing since childhood.
“LIGHTMASTERS” Number 13 is M.G’s debut novel, geared for all ages who love action, adventure, fantasy and magic.
To learn more about “LIGHTMASTERS” and MG, visit:
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and
http://MGWELLS.net
FANGS and HEARTS week featuring Author Felicity Heaton and “LOVE IMMORTAL”
Welcome to FANGS and HEARTS week!
I had the pleasure of reviewing “Love Immortal” by acclaimed author Felicity Heaton for my blog.
She is one of my very favorite authors! I am privileged and honored to feature her today.
Indie publishing is really taking off and Felicity Heaton is an example of gold to be mined in these independent ventures.
She is a rocket that just keeps on climbing!
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My Review of
“Love Immortal”
By Felicity Heaton
Synopsis:
Rescued from werewolves by the most breathtaking man she’s ever seen, Lauren is dragged into the fight of her life and a dark world she never knew existed. There, she discovers that she’s the latest reincarnation of a goddess and must drink the blood of her immortal protector, Julian, in order to reawaken and continue her three thousand year old mission to defeat Lycaon, the original werewolf.
With the help of Julian and an organisation of people with supernatural abilities, Lauren fights for her life, their future and the fate of mankind against Lycaon and his deadly army, but can she succeed when Lycaon has killed all of her predecessors?
Can she crack the armour around Julian’s heart and seize her happily forever after with him? And can Julian bring himself to trust Lauren with the fragments of his heart after everything he’s been through.
MY THOUGHTS
“Love Immortal” is a wonderful story which had me on the edge of my seat from the first page!
There was a lot of action and steamy romance to make you warm up to the characters Lauren and Julian instantly.
Lauren is a woman of steel will and determination. She is set on defeating the one enemy which has taken all her loved ones away.
Vampire (Photo credit: virginsuicide photography)
Julian is a man who has the task of protecting Lauren. He is so damaged by the past and he does not allow sentiment inside his heart… until he meets Lauren.
The descriptions and the twists and turns Ms. Heaton uses made my heart thump! There are also poignant scenes in which you will need a hankie to wipe the tears away. I was enthralled with every word of this novel.
With all Romance novels I have read, I was not disappointed. It is a novel of great reward because it lived up to my hunger for Paranormal, Lusty Romance and Action-packed Adventure!
For this and much more, I give “Love Immortal” at whopping FIVE STARS!
This was the first book I have read by Felicity Heaton, and ever since, I have been hooked. I now read her novels with a voracious appetite. Buy the novel, you will not be sorry, I guarantee it!
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This video reminds me of Lauren and Jillian
and how each were healed in their love!
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Interview with Felicity Heaton
Hello Ms. Heaton and welcome!
Please tell us a little about how you became an Author?
First, I just want to slip in a quick thanks for having me here at the event and for interviewing me! I actually started out by writing fanfiction in 2003. I wrote that until, in 2005, an author friend of mine gave me a nudge in the direction of writing something original, with my own worlds and my own characters. I was nervous at first, but once I started writing, I was hooked. I only wanted to write original fiction then, and I think my career aspirations changed dramatically. I was e-published with a now defunct publishing house. I began writing in my spare time, clocking up around 20+ hours per week writing stories. At first, I was writing a collection of genres, including historical and contemporary romance. I migrated more and more towards paranormal romance though, as I am deeply in love with that genre and everything paranormal. Now, I just write paranormal romances with the occasional science fiction romance thrown in.
When you wrote “Love Immortal” was it a long time brewing for you? When you first chose to independently publish, what compelled you?
English: Romance icon (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I actually wrote “Love Immortal” with the intention of grabbing myself an agent and a publishing deal. This was back in early 2009, and indie publishing and ebooks weren’t really going anywhere at the time. I had been an indie author since 2006, because myself and my friend felt that we could do just as good on our own as we could with an e-publisher. In 2008/2009, it looked as though I was never going to make a living from writing, and I had always aspired to see my books in print with a major publisher. Of course, in the time I was away from the internet and indie publishing working on Love Immortal and my proposals, everything took off! It was very delayed for us authors in the UK. Amazon didn’t open its doors to us until over a year after it was working with US authors. I think the rise of ebooks really changed my life and because I had been writing for so many years, I had an excellent back catalogue that I could put onto places like Amazon, Apple, Sony, Kobo and Barnes & Noble. I didn’t grab an agent with Love Immortal, so I decided I would e-publish it myself and stick with my indie author roots for a little longer. I still aspire to achieve my dream of a publishing contract with one of the big NYC publishing houses though, and this year I was lucky enough to get an NY agent and we’re working towards doing just that!
English: Lycaon turned into wolf by Zeus, Brooks Nathan, Metamorphosen, 1849 Français : Lycaon changé en loup par Zeus, Brooks Nathan, Metamorphosen, 1849 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Vampires and Werewolves are an unusual combination; however, they are both creatures of the night. I’d expected some cliché material but was pleasantly surprised by unusual twists and turns. You have mystery and action adventure, romance and history all in a paranormal setting. Where did you get the inspiration for this book?
I’m never really sure where my inspiration for my books comes from. I’m often inspired by multiple things, and they can be really random or something small. Normally, it’s a song I hear, a conversation, a movie I watch, something I read, or just something that comes to me. The roots of “Love Immortal” are really quite random. I had been working for a company called Arcadia at the time and I knew the real Arcadia had been a part of ancient Greece, so I was looking it up and reading about it. I came across the story of Lycaon, a king cursed by Zeus because he tricked him into eating human flesh. Zeus cursed him to become a wolf and that if he abstained from human meat for 10 years, he would become human again. I wondered what would have happened if Lycaon had decided to embrace his new wolfish nature and run with it. “Love Immortal” was born then. I liked the idea of twisting the origins of vampires and werewolves, and bringing in Greek gods and mythology.
Who are your writing influences? Who do you like to read? What are you currently reading?
I’m not reading anything right now because I’m working on a book of my own, but I’ll be going away for a break soon and I’ll be catching up on my reading there. I really love to read Lara Adrian, Gena Showalter, Larissa Ione, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and other paranormal romance authors. I don’t get much time to read though because I’m normally writing or editing one of my books, and find it best not to read then so I don’t pollute my voice or lose focus on my own story. When I do read, I’ll devour books like there’s no tomorrow.
I know you are very busy now but where do you see yourself in five years? Do you still hope to be writing full time?
I would love to still be writing full time in five years. I’ve been a full time author since March 2011, and it’s been fantastic! I can’t believe it’s been a year and a half already. I really hope that it will continue like this but I’m never one to count my chickens. I’m very cautious about things. I have plenty of books to write still, so hopefully the market will still be there for them, and I’ll also have my books in print with a major publisher.
Your next book is coming out soon. Any juicy tidbits you can share with us?
My next book is Bewitch. It’s the fifth book in my very popular Vampire Erotic Theater romance series. I’m not sure when it will be out. It will likely be January 2013 before I get the book completed and ready for release. I’ve just released “Her Demonic Angel”, which is the fifth book in my Her Angel series and I’m focused on marketing that book right now. It’s doing really well and now I’m under pressure to get the next book out!
Bewitch is Payne’s story. I can’t say too much about Payne other than he’s a very reclusive and distant vampire, with a very dark past. In his story, he’s helping out Andreu, the hero of Enslave, the fourth book in the series, with a problem he has. He has to head into the fae underworld, a place that he hates with all of his dark heart, and there he runs into a very sassy witch intent on bringing him to his knees.
I’ve been sharing sneak peeks at my blog:
http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk/blog/category/romance-books/bewitch/
I want to sincerely thank you for taking the time out to be a guest on FANGS and HEARTS week on my blog!
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About Felicity Heaton:
Felicity Heaton writes passionate paranormal romance books as Felicity Heaton and F E Heaton. In her books she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons!
If you’re a fan of paranormal romance authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter and Christine Feehan then you will enjoy her books too.
If you love your angels a little dark and wicked, Felicity Heaton’s best selling Her Angel series is for you. If you like strong, powerful, and dark vampires then try the Vampires Realm series she writes as F E Heaton or any of her stand alone vampire romance books she writes as Felicity Heaton. Or if you’re looking for vampire romances that are sinful, passionate and erotic then try Felicity Heaton’s new Vampire Erotic Theatre series.
In 2011, five of her six paranormal romance books received Top Pick awards from Night Owl Reviews, Forbidden Blood was nominated as Best PNR Vampire Romance 2011 at The Romance Reviews, and many of her releases received five star reviews from numerous websites.
If you want to know more about Felicity, or want to get in touch, you can find her at the following places:
Website:
http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk
Blog:
http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk/blog/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/felicityheaton
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/felicityheaton
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/felicityheaton
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GIVEAWAY
Felicity is giving an ebook internationally to the blogger who answers
Why do you like Vampires?
Please leave your email address!
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I would like to give a BIG thank you to
Felicity Heaton
for her
understanding and patience
while I was recovering from
Hurricane Sandy!
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FANGS and HEARTS week featuring Joleene Naylor Author of “Vampire Morsels”
Welcome
Author Joleene Naylor to
FANGS and HEARTS
I have the delight of featuring “Vampire Morsels: Short Story Collection” by Vampire Author Joleene Naylor!
She is an artist, blogger, author and friend!
I am tickled pink to feature her and her wonderful book today.
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My review of
“Vampire Morsels: Short Story Collection”
by Joleene Naylor
This novel is a collection of seventeen stories about vampires in the world of Amaranthine. “Vampire Morsels: Short Story Collection” relates to her other books, “Shades of Gray,” “Legacy of Ghosts,” “Ties of Blood,” and “Ashes of Deceit.”
Each short story is about a character from her other books. Sometimes showing insight into how these vampires were formed and inner most thoughts.
The book was well-planned and very easy to read.
This is an Adult read.
Ms. Naylor gives you the exact book the character is from and what year and country each story is taking place in.
My Thoughts
Each character’s story was sometimes emotional and shocking. The villains were hard to pick out but that is because some of the stories were about such flawed characters. Something I loved and was shocked about.
I cannot go into depth about each character’s story in “Vampire Morsels: Short Story Collection” but I will have to say you will be wetting your lips to read the other books. These snippets have made me hunger to read the other books because they were so captivating.
One particular story about Claudius, I wanted to read before his story and after his story in the worst way.
I was drawn in, in the first few pages of “Vampire Morsels: Short Story Collection”. Ms. Naylor delivers action-packed, fast-paced tales of vampirism. Some of the stories crisscross each other which I thought was so great.
I usually don’t like short story collections per se, but I have to recommend this collection highly.
For this and so much more, I have to give “Vampire Morsels: Short Story Collection” by Joleene Naylor an enthusiastic five-star review.
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Interview with Joleene Naylor
WELCOME Joleene!
Please share about “Vampire Morsels: Short Story Collection”and the series which it is spurned from.
Thanks so much for having me, and for your kind review!
The Amaranthine universe is a place where vampires aren’t shiny. They don’t go to high school and pine; they fight wars, kill both humans and one another, growl, snarl and burn to ash in the sunlight. The main series is told through the eyes of Katelina, a human woman in her mid-twenties (though it never says, I imagine her to be about 25) who gets dragged into this vampire world and falls in love with Jorick, the quintessential black haired, dark eyed vampire. But, unlike the usual sigh and die and always say the right things kind of guy, Jorick is a little more… realistic. The Amaranthine books follow his and Katelina’s adventures and each one takes both her and the reader deeper into the realm of night and blood.
Who are your favorite authors and why?
I have a lot of favorite authors, so I’ll just name the first ones that pop in my head. There are the staples; Poe and VC Andrews because both could make anything seem macabre. VC Andrews had an especial knack for contrast; the sweet cherub children, the colorful paper flowers in the attic, the darkness that was really going on. Tolkien makes the list, of course, with his fantastic universe – so many layers and characters and history! Stephannie Beman who writes amazingly hot mythological romances, Barbara Tarn who has a super expansive fantasy universe, and right now I’m reading DM Yate’s first book Always, which is excellent. Okay, I’ll stop there, but I could go on for pages.
The wonderful vignettes of “Vampire Morsels: Short Story Collection” are so different what was the thought process behind it?
Winterfell Amaranthine (Photo credit: Ramona.Forcella)
When I started to prep my notes to write the third book, I noticed several characters that had made short appearances, but really deserved more. Character exploration is my favorite part of writing, and I really wanted a chance to see what some of these vampires had been through. Each story reads a little different because each character has a different voice. Jesslynn’s story is far more formal in the writing style and the word choices than, say, Troy’s, which has a LOT of obscenities in it.
If someone else wrote a blurb about what “Vampire Morsels: Short Story Collection” what would it say?
Ha! I wish they would, I bet it would be better than mine! Blurb writing is not my strong point. 
For me, my ‘support crew’ is paramount; did you have a lot of help and guidance while you wrote this collection?
The morsels beta crew is sort of hodge podge because I wrote the stories so slowly. Different people looked over different stories, but after I put it all together I had three beta readers go over it. All of the help was so, so important, as they caught things I had missed – sometimes big things!
Why are you drawn to be a great Author of Paranormal? Why Vampires especially?
My mom is a lover of the macabre and morbid (She plans her funeral for fun), so I was raised with vampires and murder television shows and all of that as normal. It wasn’t really a conscious choice to write vampires, as in I sat down and thought it through and studied market trends. I wrote the first book in 2005 for NaNoWriMo and I just took the basis of a vampire character I’d created for another project, renamed him Jorick and dropped him in. Of course, he ended up to be a different personality.
I love this question because you never know what you will come up with… what is a random fact about yourself that would surprise your fans and our readers?
Though I’m a blood thirsty author, in real life I don’t even like to kill bugs – in fact I even save the flies that land in the dog’s water dish and put them on a towel to dry out. Since there’s been way more flies than usual this year, we have kind of a small herd. Hubby wants to get fly strips, but I’ve bought a “bug vacuum” so I can catch them and let them go outside, though it’s harder to catch them than you’d think! Maybe because I’m not very coordinated.
If you could live during any period in time, when would it be and who would you be?
Victorian Mansion – Idlewild (Photo credit: blmiers2)
I’m too in love with modern conveniences to love anywhere else, but I’d like to make some day trips. Victorian England would be fun, Feudal Japan, a quick trip on the Titanic (though we’d have to ship out before that last bit) and maybe a stop at Pompeii before Vesuvius erupts… the sad thing is I am too egotistical to be anyone but myself.
Do you have a day job?
I also make book covers and do formatting for other authors, though I’ve stopped taking new clients recently unless they are referrals because of the time constraints.
Any advice or news which you like to share with our readers/authors?
All free frontiers are finite; they’re only frontiers until they get settled and populated, and then people start to make rules and laws. They start to pick and choose who can do what, and who can be what and, before long, the frontier is “civilized” and no different from the traditional towns the frontiersmen moved to get away from. Self-publishing is a frontier and, like the Wild West, it won’t last forever. I really think we’re going to see more restrictions imposed on who can publish and what they can publish – more gatekeepers and vetters – all added under the guise of quality control. Readers and fellow authors will cheer for it, just like those frontiersmen did, and one day they’ll look around and realize all the gatekeeping they instituted to stop the “not good enough people” are now stopping them, too. So, if you want to join the not-so-new revolution, I suggest you do it soon.
Excuse the pun, but any “morsels” you can share with us about future books coming out?
Imperium (song) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Right now I’m writing book 5 in the series, Heart of the Raven, and I *hope* to have it out this winter. It continues the story from Ashes of Deceit. I don’t want to give too much away, but Jorick and Katelina have to go to Munich, Germany to talk to the council who is in charge of all the vampires. Of course, things don’t work out the way they plan.
Patrick: A Prequel is back from most of the betas but I don’t think I’ll be able to get to it until January. And, as for more short stories, once I get book 5 squared away, I plan to run a poll and see what the readers would be the most interested in. I think reader participation is so much fun!
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This song and video was made
to go with
“Vampire Morsels: Short Story Collection”
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GIVEAWAY TIME!
Joleene has decided to give one ebook of “Vampire Morsels” to a lucky winner.
What would YOUR vampire look like?
Please respond with email address.
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I want to sincerely thank Joleene Naylor
for taking the time out to be a guest
on FANGS and HEARTS week.
She has been patiently waiting for me
to recover from Hurricane Sandy!
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“FANGS and HEARTS” week featuring David Lee Summers “The Dragon’s Quest”
My review of
“The Dragon’s Quest: Dragon’s Fall Series”
by David Lee Summers
This novel is set at the time of Roman domination in Briton, Arthurian Legend and the spread of Christianity.
Aonghas (aka Desmond) is a warrior who is in love with Guinevere who is the daughter of the King. They share a good and pure innocent love. However, being a skillful warrior, Desmond is assigned to go into battle with a young Arthur. Coincidentally, Arthur is “secretly married” to his half-sister Morgana.
During one of the battles, Desmond is dealt a death blow from an arrow.
Wolf, a vampire who can turn into a wolf, comes out of his cave at night to feed on the villagers but not to kill. Wolf comes to the village after the battle to feed.
He sees Desmond close to death and starts to feed. Desmond has nothing but his own teeth to deflect Wolf. Once this is done, Desmond is turned.
Wolf, a vampire with a heart, and Desmond start a long relationship of teacher and pupil.
During this time Wolf and Desmond hear of the cup of Jesus and how it can heal along with a scroll Jesus penned. They believe if they drink from the cup and read the scroll, they will be healed of their affliction.
However, in the meantime, everyone Desmond has known has aged and gotten along in life. His love, Guinevere is in a loveless marriage to Arthur but infatuated with L’Ancelot but not in love.
Wolf and Desmond go on quest to find the cup and scroll which might give them their humanity back. Will they be able to complete their quest? Will their search lead them to more uncertainties?
MY THOUGHTS
From the first pages of the novel, I was struck by the historical references which were true and amazed how Desmond’s story was wove through the fabric of time and space.
“The Dragon’s Quest: Dragon’s Fall Series” was wonderful and masterly written and the voice was perfect.
Desmond’s story was relate-able as I could imagine this story being told right along with the stories of the “Knights of the Round Table” in Camelot. Even though it is a legend, I still have a hard time separating it from reality since the historical facts were written in so well. Also little details were so real even down to the flea bites Desmond gets from sleeping under animal skins to avoid the sun.
Mr. Summers has a knack of making all the scenes of “The Dragon’s Quest: Dragon’s Fall Series” seem seamless and flowed with action and adventure.
I was seeing so much through Desmond’s eyes that I was cheering and tearing up at the same time.
I would have to say this novel is an Adult read.
However, I loved each and every word of the novel and have my appetite ready to read more of Mr. Summers novels in the series.
I can give this wonderful novel, “The Dragon’s Quest: Dragon’s Fall Series” by David Lee Summer no less than a five star review. Brilliant novel!
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This is the song that I relate “The Dragon’s Quest to… IT ROCKS!!!
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Synopsis of The Dragon’s Quest:
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, surely is PD because of the age of the engraving – The Middle Ages (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The Dragon’s Quest is set in Britain at the fall of the Roman age and forms part of the Scarlet Order Vampires origin story. The novella links the Scarlet Order to the Arthurian legends to create a vivid new twist with a paranormal edge.
Aonghas Deas-Mhumhan — called Desmond — is a dragon lord in the service of King Ambrosius. He longs for the king’s daughter, the beautiful Guinevere. However, her heart belongs to the king’s young ally, L’ancelot.
When Desmond and his friend Arthur are sent to battle Saxon invaders, Desmond is mortally wounded. He is saved by Wolf, a vampire who seeks the Holy Grail in hopes that it might bring salvation to their kind. Desmond knows he and Wolf cannot find the Grail alone. He returns to court where he finds that Guinevere is pledged to Arthur but still longs for L’ancelot. Now king, Arthur is anxious to remove L’ancelot from court for a time, so he agrees to Desmond’s request for aid in the search for the Grail cup.
Though Desmond, L’ancelot and Wolf find the Grail, they discover that an ancient being of great power defends it. Wolf is killed and Desmond realizes that they have not found the salvation they sought. His quest for salvation – and for love – will continue elsewhere.
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Interview with David Lee Summers
I had the delight of reviewing “Dragon’s Fall: The Dragon’s Quest” by much-admired author David Lee Summers! He is one of my very favorite authors and blogger! I am fortunate and thrilled to feature him today.
Hello and welcome David!
Hello, Emily! I’m delighted to be here!
Tell us a little about the “Dragon’s Fall” series.
Dragon’s Fall was originally intended to be a series of five novellas that told the origin story of the Scarlet Order Vampires. Once all five novellas were released, they were going to be collected together into the novel Dragon’s Fall: Rise of the Scarlet Order with some extra material that was not in the individual novellas. Two of the novellas, Bondage and The Dragon’s Quest, were released. After that, my publisher went through a couple of ownership changes, which delayed the release of the later novellas. Rather than draw the publishing schedule out further, the current owners decided to forge ahead and publish the entire collection.
When you wrote the “Dragon’s Fall” series what was the inspiration?
Dragon’s Fall was inspired by my love of history and folklore, especially those places in history that are steeped in shadow, such as King Arthur’s reign in Britain, the dark ages, and Vlad Dracula’s reign in Transylvania. Not only that, but there are many stories of dark magic and night creatures that come from those times and places. No doubt, those stories were inspired by the very real dangers that existed in the night and on the road. Nevertheless, it struck me that vampires would thrive during those times. They could easily use their strength, ability to manipulate minds and ease of navigating the shadows to build an existence.
Did you have a lot of support from friends and family while you were writing?
Absolutely. My wife and kids have always been very supportive of my writing and do a great job of giving me as much time as possible to write. The Scarlet Order vampires were first inspired by friends. One was a co-worker at Kitt Peak National Observatory who first encouraged me to read Anne Rice and Bram Stoker. From her, I got the idea of telling the story of a vampire who made his living as an astronomer. Later, I moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico. Las Cruces literally means “the crosses.” A writer friend made an off-hand comment wondering what a vampire would make of a town where there were crosses everywhere, not just on the churches and in the graveyard, but on police cars, city hall, and more. The two ideas came together in a story called “Vampire in the City of Crosses” which became a central chapter in my first vampire novel Vampires of the Scarlet Order. Once the novel came out, many friends supported me in the best way possible by asking for more Scarlet Order stories! Dragon’s Fall: Rise of the Scarlet Order is my response to that request!
You are very accomplished in your career, so how did you become an Author of Paranormal? How do you divide your time?
In addition to writing, I have been a telescope operator and engineer, working at several astronomical observatories around the southwest. Long before that, I had a real fascination with the paranormal. Do ghosts exist? Are there people on other worlds? There are limitations to how far those ideas can be explored in my “official” capacity as an astronomer, so it seems only natural that I’d turn to writing as my place to explore these ideas.
As it turns out, I actually spent eight years as a full time writer and editor. Five years ago, I was asked to return to Kitt Peak National Observatory. My schedule there is basically one week on shift and one week off. I don’t get to write much on-shift, but I have quite a bit of time to write during my days off. Still, it’s a challenge to get all the ideas I have into the computer in my weeks off!
The Damsel of the Sanct Grael, by Dante Gabriel Rossetti: medieval romance. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The Arthurian Legend and Vampires are an unusual combination. What was inspiration for this book?
I first really delved into Arthurian lore when I was in graduate school. While browsing a used book store, I found a collection of many of the original Arthurian texts. I dived right into it and discovered that Arthurian lore is much more complex and shrouded in history than I originally thought. From that time on, I knew I wanted to write some kind of a story that involved King Arthur.
The combination of Arthurian lore and vampires came like a lightning flash. When writing Vampires of the Scarlet Order, I realized that the leader of the vampire mercenaries was a very old vampire. He was from Britain. It occurred to me right then that Desmond, Lord Draco had been a rival of King Arthur who had disappeared from history somehow. When I set out to write Dragon’s Fall, I knew I wanted to tell the story of Arthur and Desmond.
Although you might not think about vampires going with Arthurian lore, there is more than a little dark magic in those stories. The old tales are rife with witches, sorcerers, and enchanted animals. It actually wasn’t too hard to throw vampires into the mix as well!
Who are your favorite authors and why?
Three of my favorite vampire authors are Suzy McKee Charnas, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and Anne Rice. All three are groundbreaking authors who told stories from the vampire’s point of view. I love how each of them tell stories with a strong sense of history and how each developed their own, unique vampire mythology.
I also adore some of the great local New Mexico authors such as Tony Hillerman, John Nichols, and Rudolfo Anaya. All have taught me to look at the world and see the magic all around me. I hope I’ve brought a little of that into my vampire stories.
If you could live during any period in time, when would it be and who would you be?
I’m the kind of person who likes to strike out and explore new places and see new things. I don’t take well to people telling me to stay in one place or make the safe decision. If I lived during the 17th or 18th centuries, I would probably have been on a ship bound for the new world. Early in the 19th century, I would have been on the western frontier. That said, I would have most enjoyed living in the late 19th century in a place like Tombstone or Santa Fe, writing dime novels for people back east to enjoy. Maybe I would have been tinkering with telescopes as well, such as the one at Percival Lowell’s observatory outside of Flagstaff, Arizona. As it turns out, my novel Vampires of the Scarlet Order takes a look at what it would have been like to have been a vampire in the old west. The vampire Marcella DuBois even meets Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid!
Any advice or news which you like to share with our readers/authors?
My advice for authors is to read everything you can get your hands on. Don’t limit yourself to your genre of choice. Like I mentioned above, I’ve learned a lot from local authors as well as my favorite vampire authors. The more you read, the more tools you can place into your author toolbox.
As for news, look for my apocalyptic vampire story “A Garden Resurrected” in the anthology Apocalypse 13 coming soon from Padwolf Publishing. Also my futuristic cyberpunk Scarlet Order vampire story “Dark Matter” is scheduled for this autumn’s issue of Hungur Magazine published by Sam’s Dot Publishing. As always, you can get all the news about my releases by following my blog http://dlsummers.wordpress.com or liking my Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ScarletOrder
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“How at the Castle of Corbin a maiden bare in the Sangreal and foretold the achievements of Galahad” by Arthur Rackham (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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Your next book is coming out soon… Any titillating morsels you can share with us?
Here’s an exclusive excerpt from Dragon’s Fall: Rise of the Scarlet Order just for your readers. In this scene, the slave Alexandra from Hellenistic Greece has entered her master’s bedchamber where she will make a frightening discovery:
The final room appeared to be a well appointed bedchamber. Like the sitting room, it was reassuringly ordinary. There was a chair and a cabinet where the master undoubtedly kept his clothes. I moved my lamp around to the bed and my breath caught when I saw that there was something on it, covered by a blanket.
A part of me said that I should leave the room without exploring further. I had satisfied my curiosity enough. However, another part of me was curious about what lay under the blanket. Theron is a bachelor, I told myself. He probably sleeps on the couch in the other room, or he sleeps in his sitting room. Those are probably just tunics, himations and chitons piled on his bed and covered over with a blanket.
That answer would have been reassuringly normal and I suppose I wanted to convince myself that it was true. I crept up to the bed and pulled back the blanket. I immediately dropped the blanket and stepped back several feet, bumping into the cabinet with a loud crash.
I had never seen him clearly, but it was apparent that it was Theron under the blanket. He was pale and appeared to be dead. I feared he would jump up and yell at me for waking him. However, in spite of the loud crash when I collided with the cabinet, he did not stir.
Gingerly, I stepped back up to him and held my hand over his nose and mouth. I could feel no breath. Theron was dead.
English: ‘The Quest of the Holy Grail’ (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
My mind immediately began to race and I wondered how long he had been lying there. I wondered if Democritus knew that the master had passed away. His body looked remarkably fresh, so I guessed that he must have died in the morning and I was the first to discover him. I reached down, took up the blanket and covered him again. As I did so, I wondered about the fact that I had found him covered in the first place. Perhaps Democritus already had found him, but if that was the case, why was he keeping the master’s death a secret?
As I turned toward the door to leave, I heard a shuffling from the other room. Someone was in the chambers with me. However, that person had not called out. They were looking around quietly as I was. My first thought was that it might be Kallius, but I quickly dismissed that notion. Kallius was so honest and trustworthy, I would have expected him to call out from the door. He would not have entered his master’s chambers without an explicit invitation. He either would have closed the door or left it just as he found it. Whoever had entered, was being quiet, looking for the person who had left the outer door open.
Quietly as I could, I stepped over to the entrance of the bedchamber and waited. A moment later, the curtain was pulled back and a man stepped inside. I reached out and hooked the other’s leg with my own, sending him tumbling to the ground. I lowered my lamp to the other’s face and discovered that it was Democritus.
“Why am I not surprised to find you here?” he asked. “Your curiosity will be the end of you. We must leave at once.”
“On the contrary,” came a faintly lisping voice from the other end of the room.
I held my light up and sitting on the bed was a man that not five minutes before I would have sworn was dead. He smiled, revealing fangs, much like the visage of the gorgon relief on the house’s wall. He stood up and stepped over to us. I felt frozen by the power of his gaze and could not will myself to stand or back away. For the first time, I really had a chance to look at my master and I found he was not grotesque like the gorgon relief, but beautiful like a masculine Medusa. His features were chiseled like those of an alabaster statue and even if I could, I did not want to look away. He reached down and retrieved the lamp from my fingers, then snuffed it out, plunging us into utter darkness.
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Dragon’s Fall: Rise of the Scarlet Order was released as an ebook on October 20. Order it from your favorite ebook retailer. Find a list at: http://www.davidleesummers.com/books.html#dragons_fall
I want to sincerely thank David Lee Summers for taking the time out to be a guest
on my Hurricane Sandy DELAYED FANGS and HEARTS week!
MY SINCERE THANKS FOR DAVID’S PATIENCE!
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FANGS and HEARTS Week featuring Author Nicole Hill and “LEGACY FORGOTTEN” The Avalon Legacies
My review of
“LEGACY FORGOTTEN”
The Avalon Legacies
This book is good, really good! “Legacy Forgotten” The Avalon Legacies by self-published author Nicole Hill was a delight to read! I was pulled into the story from the first few pages. The author writes with such a common verve and vitality that it was like talking to a girlfriend of mine and she was explaining a story to me.
The heroine, Ailis, is tough on the outside and has the knock your socks off powers to prove it! I love powerful women characters and she was one! Being a half vampire, witch, and hard as nails detective, Ailis is drawn to her past only to find her family has secrets that have been hidden from her for a long time.
I loved, loved Kenneth!
What a twisted, messed up and downright awesome leading man/vampire! I enjoy and are addicted to flaws in characters like Kenneth, and then love comes to “bite” them into a different reality. Kenneth was drop-dead smexy! I really loved the way he was portrayed, and he sure kept my attention!
“Legacy Forgotten” The Avalon Legacies has action, passion, mystery, and most of all a wonderfully framed story! I was truly blown away by how the pacing moved and weaved. It kept me reading until early in the morning because I just couldn’t put it down.
The story line with the bad guy “Monolo” just came with so many twists and turns that I was saying to myself as I was reading it, “Now, that is cool!”
I love novels which are not all clean cut and clear. I love shockers and unexpected story lines!
Well, “Legacy Forgotten” The Avalon Legacies had it all!
The book has editing issues, however editing can be fixed, the underlying story and the action can’t. But this author, Nicole Hill, doesn’t need to do anything with the book! It is outstanding in story and content, truly!
I am sure Nicole Hill has a bright future, and being a self-confessed “Vampire Connoisseur,” I will have to say “Legacy Forgotten” The Avalon Legacies will be one of my favorites. I will go back and read again and again, it is just that good!
For content, story and just plain excitement, I give “Legacy Forgotten” The Avalon Legacies a rating of 5 out of 5 stars! Great job by the author, Nicole Hill!
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Character Interview with
Kenneth and Ailis
Hey guys and welcome to Good Morning World. I’m Quinn and thanks for getting up extremely early with us in order to join us for this special Interview with Kenneth Nunez and Her Highness, Ailis, The Queen of Avalon!
Ailis: “Please Quinn, It’s just Ailis.”
Quinn: ”Ailis, Kenneth, It’s so nice to have you.”
Kenneth and Ailis in unison: “Thank You for having us.”
They look at each other and chuckle.
Quinn: *Chuckles* “So everyone’s heard the story by now and if they haven’t, they need to bust out from under that rock and get with the program.” *Chuckles to herself.*
Español: Vista aerea de la población Taritari, Juan Griego, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
“So let’s skip that part right now and get to the obvious question on everyone’s mind right now. Why is it, we are up at 3:30 am for an interview? I was told it was because you had to get back to Avalon before sunlight. I thought you were Avalonian now, I thought the goddess fixed that.”
Kenneth: Clears his throat, “Oh yes. Quite fine as long as I’m in Avalon. Here there is not a lot of magic left and the goddess’ reach no longer extends this far. So when we cross over, we go back to what we were.”
Quinn: “Oh I get it. So lets get back to the book. These events happened in what year?”
Ailis: “1989″
Quinn: ”Ailis, you were a homicide detective for MIA PD. How old were you?”
Ailis: ”Almost 22 I think That’s right because I graduated the academy in 1990.”
Quinn: ”You excelled within the department pretty fast. Did you always have powers or were they a complete surprise?”
Ailis: “There were always certain things I could do with my grandmother. Running really fast, being able to shoot very well. Mental communication, invisibility, those sort of things.”
Quinn: ”I know, you probably get asked to go invisible but I’m not going to. Some would think it was TV magic anyway. Wouldn’t want you to waste any juice.” *Chuckle*
Ailis: *Chuckle* “Well thanks for that.”
Quinn: ”So Kenneth, you met Ailis because she was investigating a string of unsolved murders that you were committing. What do you have to say about that?”
Kenneth: Shifts in his chair for a few seconds before sitting up straight and pasting an all to appealingly innocent smile upon his face. ”I have no idea what you mean. He leans in and looks deeply into her eyes. ”Ask the next question… Quinn.” He tells her in the greatest bedroom voice imitation she has ever heard.
Quinn: *Rolls her eyes* “You can kill the theatrics. That crap doesn’t work on me.”
Ailis: Busted out laughing.
Kenneth: Sits back in his chair with a perplexed look before glaring over at Ailis who is still rolling with laughter in her chair. ”OK. Fine. I killed them but one was a serial rapist another was a child molester. SKUM!” he spat and shrugged his shoulders as if it was no big deal.
Ailis: *Rolled her eyes* “Don’t bother 22 years and I still can’t get him to see that he did anything wrong.”
Quinn: *Looks at the camera* “What do you think world? Did they deserve to die? Or should Kenneth have let the police do their job? Go to our website and vote now!”
Kenneth: *Rolled his eyes* “The police do their job? Yeah. OK. I’ll hold my breath.”
Ailis: Pinches his thigh and glares at him.
Kenneth: “OW! Sorrrry.” *Rolls his eyes*
Quinn: Chuckles. ”OK guys. So I won’t go to far into the story but obviously, Ailis you have some very interesting ancestors who left you a nearly impossible honey do list.”
Ailis: *Snorts* “That’s the understatement of the century.”
Kenneth: Reaches over and squeezes her hand.
Quinn: ”And what about this book; Legacy Forgotten? These events started happening in 1989. Why bring it all now? Also why this unknown nobody? If you were going to try to tell the world about the almost destruction and enslavement of our planet, why use this,… oh. whats her name?” Flipped through some papers…”Nicole Hill?”
Ailis: ”Nicole was a surprise to us to. I was given information that we were going to need to tell the world what happened and that I was going to need to watch for a seer to tell our story. That was five years ago. We wanted and waited. Searched and searched. Finally, not too long ago, I did a Google search for my first name and came across the amazon sales page for “Legacy Forgotten.” Upon reading the description, I knew that we had finally found out seer.”
Quinn: ”So let me get this straight. She wrote your whole life story and she had never met you? How is that possible?”
Kenneth: ”She’s quite remarkably talented and as a great many useful gifts. Ailis is quite fond of her.”
Ailis: ”Oh. I love her. She’s awesome. Strong willed, speaks her mind and takes no prisoners honest. The perfect person to write our story if there ever was one.”
Quinn: ”But still. If you could have anyone, Why not someone famous someone sure to get your story out there?”
Kenneth: ”We did not chose Nicole. Nicole did not chose us. She was chose by a power higher than we could ever possibly fathom. It is not our place to question that choice.”
Quinn: ”OK. OK. Point taken. Now about the second book, which I’m told is in the collaboration stage, These events have happened as well. Correct?”
Kenneth: ”That’s correct. These however are more recent events. I can’t tell you any specifics, Nikki would have my head if I let her cats out of any of their bags. Or whatever that crazy things she always says is.”
Ailis: *Snickered* “It’s let the cat out of the bag. Dear” You will have to forgive him Quinn. He’s older than God.”
Kenneth: *Glared at Ailis* “I will get you back for that later. Wife”
Ailis: Laughed right in his face.
Quinn: ”OK. So I’ve also heard talk that there may be more supernatural creature out there to worry about.”
Kenneth: ”My you are well inf…”
Ailis: Elbowed him.
Kenneth: ” Oh. Sorry dear. Cats. Very cleaver Quinn. Nice try.”
Quinn: ”OK. OK. So lets talk about the Legacy she released a couple of weeks ago. She let that cats out after all.”
Quinn reads the Legacy Out loud for the audience:
The Vampire Deutsch: Der Vampir (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Legacy Foretold
When the two species have finally become one. The child must pass trial else all will be undone.
Within a test of no small measure, The child will be given the choice of a treasure.
The road may be dark and more than dreary, but the child must not stop no matter how weary.
Be careful the deceiver that lies in wait, Wanting the child to consume the bait.
Mind the Viper that stays at rest, Waiting for the chance to administer the test.
The child must move forward ever mindful of the goal, Always trust in thyself and listen to thy soul.
Quinn: ”Wow guys. That’s totally cryptic.
Ailis: “I know that you hate cryptic.
Quinn: “Yes, I read the book and am one of your biggest fans by the way.”
Ailis: ”Thanks.”
Quinn: ”How did you feel when you found this?”
Ailis: ”Ugh! I hated it! I wanted to burn it and pretend that we never found it.”
Quinn: ”But you didn’t.”
Ailis: ”No, might as well not throw away our only clue.”
Quinn: ”Now, the whole way through it keeps saying, The Child. You guys have two children am I right?”
Kenneth: ”That’s correct. Morgaine or Karma as we call her, Is 22 and Ken is 19.”
Quinn: ”So can you tell me which one is ‘The Child?’”
Ailis: ”No. Unfortunately, It would ruin Nikki’s plans. So your just going to have to wait and see.”
Quinn: ”Well seeing as we are running low on time, I will ask you a question that you have sidestepped a few times already and I would like an answer before you go. Why release the story now? Why tell the world after so many years? You have half the world who believe you and are grateful to you for what you did and the other half who think you are a couple of loons. Why do it?”
Kenneth: ”Well, that part about half the people not believing us is exactly the reason we are doing this. And exactly the reason we came on your show today. You see. As I said earlier, The goddess’ reach does not extend to earth. Avalon is for all intensive purposes, Another dimension. After we “Came out” so to speak last year, there were those in politics who demanded visits, just to make sure that earth was safe from us. It takes great power to keep the veil lifted. Power from both sides of the veil.”
Ailis: ”Unfortunately, There is not as much power on this side anymore. As people stopped believing in the power, It faded from your world. Very few humans still posses this power. If we can not create more power on this side of the veil, we will no longer be able to keep it open. We will have to separate Avalon from earth once more.”
Quinn: ”So that means no more visits from either side. Total blackout?”
Kenneth: ”Exactly.”
Ailis: ”We just feel that earth lost Avalon once already and we really don’t want to see that happen again.”
Quinn: ”So what is it that you need from the world?”
Ailis: ”We are asking that anyone with any powers contact the number at the bottom of the screen. We could really use all the help we could get in sustaining the stability of the gate. You can do this anonymously if you like as well.”
Quinn: ”And that’s it? Your sure? There is nothing else you are not telling us?”
Kenneth: ”We are telling you everything we have been told.”
Quinn: ”Are you sure the goddess has told you everything?”
Kenneth: ”See that’s the thing about the goddess. She kinda works on a need to know basis.”
Quinn: ”And what about your seer? She can’t tell you anything?”
Ailis: ”Nikki would love to be able to. But it is not within her authority to tell us all that she sees. She does try to warn us if she sees something bad but she can never go into details.”
Quinn: “That seems frustrating. Well, I guess we’ll just have to trust you guys.” She looks at the camera. ”Well, you heard it here first world. ”To believe or not to believe. That is the question. Is the fate of the world now depending on weather or not we “ believe”? Or is this just simply an attempt to keep the gate open to Earth? I guess we’ll wait and see. For those few of you left out there that haven’t read Legacy Forgotten. Check out the book at and be waiting for the second installment. I know I will be. Thanks for joining so early and I’ll see ya tomorrow at the regularly scheduled time of 8 am.”
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This is for Ailis…
Invading My Mind
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Synopsis of
“LEGACY FORGOTTEN” The Avalon Legacies
Vampyren, “The Vampire”, by Edvard Munch (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Ailis has spent her entire life pretending that she did not have powers. Her mother deemed them UN normal and therefore bad. Her grandmother spent the first years of Ailis’ life teaching her, preparing her for a great destiny. When her mother found out she moved them away from her grandmother and teacher. So she decided to spend her life on the side of law enforcement. Her only problem now is that she is pretty sure the serial murders her homicide unit is investigating are not being committed by a human.
In walks the most gorgeous man she has ever seen. What’s wrong with that? Ailis not only knows he is a vampire but she also knows he is the one who’s been draining child molesters and murderers and leaving an empty carcass for her to find.
During her investigation she unearths secrets about her families past that takes her back to Camelot to right a wrong that occurred hundreds of years ago. Can she trust this vampire to help her solve a mystery that could very well end up with her being life challenged herself?
Dangerously attractive vampire, Kenneth has been around long enough to know that there are no such things as coincidences. That’s why, when he meets the undeniably strong willed homicide detective Ailis, he knows that there is a good explanation as to why she looks identical to his long dead fiancee. He just has to figure out what that would be. It doesn’t take long for her to remind him that he has a heart and what it feels like when it is breaking. When his one hundred year nemesis shows up in Miami and tries to force Ailis to join him, he realizes that her powers are worth something to even the worst of his kind. He pledges to protect her from any danger as long as he is still breathing.
If those trying to keep her from fulfilling her destiny have anything to do about it, that won’t be long at all.
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Author Bio
Nicole Hill was born and raised in a very small town and with not much else to do, she turned to reading. Nicole loved the escape that she found in the pages of the stories that she read.
At around the age of twelve Nicole started to write down some of her own to read to her brother and sister before bed. Around the same time, she became very interested in the tales of King Arthur and Morgan Le Fay. Nicole loved the way magic was so alive in the legends. She always lost herself entirely in the world of Merlin but always hated the way the legends ended. She was always left wondering why they were never given a chance to redeem themselves.
So five years ago, when Nicole was working at a call center and had loads of time between calls, she decided she wanted to finish their story. Her way. So here she is.
Legacy Forgotten is the first in the Avalon Legacies. Nicole’s way of fixing what she considered to be a great injustice. She hopes you enjoy their world as much as she has.
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“FANGS and HEARTS” Week Features Author Misty Harvey’s “Creatures of the Damned”
Synopsis of
“Creatures of the Damned: DeWinter Series #1″
How can you run from something that lives inside of you?
Lynx harbors a much darker side, a side that continually calls for the fulfillment of death.
Betrayed by those that should have loved him unconditionally, he has grown distant and cold to the world that surrounds him.
Giving into the beast within has always been an easy feat. It’s learning the delicate balance between his sides that is the constant battle.
The women he deems worthy enough to grace his bed are few and far between. However, he finds small satisfaction in the dance as the beast calls for a more primal existence, one that could prove to shake the entire world Lynx has created for himself.
Will he ever find the one woman that will dance with the beast in the moonlight? And be strong enough to tame its wild nature?
Even as he wonders if he’ll find a life mate, his world turns upside down with the betrayal of a lifetime. Bringing Lynx firmly into the center fold of a battle that has been centuries in the making.
The sides are difficult to decipher and with a history like Lynx’s he questions who he can truly trust when it comes down to the nitty gritty of it all.
When the battle all really begins to unfold, Lynx realizes he may have bitten off more than he can chew this time.
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My review of
“Creatures of the Damned: DeWinter Series #1″
by Misty Harvey
I am a self-admitted Paranormal Connoisseur with a certain specialty in Vampirism, so when I read “Creatures of the Damned: DeWinter Series #1″by Misty Harvey I was expecting the same old creatures to come out of the wood work as the story developed. However, not so for this novel! It wasn’t that way at all.
We first find our hero, Lynx, when he was young being the victim along with his mother of his father’s abuse. Then he was taken in by his rough and tough uncle and trained as a hunter of vampires. All along the author portrays Lynx as a double personality, so to speak, with the “Beast” on one hand and “Lynx” on the other!
Going back and forth in the dialogue throughout “Creatures of the Damned: DeWinter Series #1″ the Beast becomes more and more present. Time travel going back and forth kept me hitting the arrow button on my Kindle; however, I happen to like a book that you have to digest as opposed to skim over.
I found myself going through the book and being thrown hard curves in the story which I liked also because it really kept me engaged in the story. I stayed up until the wee hours of the morning one night because I just couldn’t put it down!
2 Much Drama (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Believe me, if you are looking for the same old story… you won’t find it in “Creatures of the Damned: DeWinter Series #1″ It is chuck full of action, twists, adult themes, and it leaves you searching for the next book to find out what happened to these characters.
I will have to say that I love a warped leading man who gets it together when he finds love. I hope that Lynx has found his love at last. I guess I will have to see when the next book comes out.
I give “Creatures of the Damned: DeWinter Series #1” 5 out of 5 stars and a real thumbs up!
I encourage anyone who is a Paranormal Connoisseur like me to read it. You will not be sorry! Great read and novel by Misty Harvey!
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Interview with
Misty Harvey and Lynx DeWinter
First off, I would like to thank Emily for allowing Lynx DeWinter and I to come haunt her blog. I am truly honored.
Lynx is – well he is just a surely sort some days. It didn’t help that on our way over here he tried to scare a little kid, and she laughed, calling his Halloween costume lame. According to the kid, vampires are so last year.
I’d also like to thank all your readers that came by and took the time to read this blog. I hope you enjoy it.
Welcome, Lynx, are you excited? This is after all our first interview together.
Love ? I love love love you. (Photo credit: @Doug88888)
Lynx: Yeah, I guess so. Did you have to pick training time to do it though? I have vampires to hunt. I still need to get Tatum. *His jaw begins to twitch*
I tried to get you to do the interview earlier, but you had to eat. We will go onto the next question then. What is going through your head when you are preparing for a hunt or battle?
Lynx: Easy, revenge. I want all of those filthy bloodsuckers to pay for what they’ve done to my parents – well, okay more importantly to my mother. My father can stay dead, on that point they did me a favor. *A black haze lines the edge of Lynx’s vision*
You were quoted as saying ‘How can you hide from something that lives inside you,’ how do you deal with this thing that lives inside you?
Lynx: It’s hard. I never know what each day will hold or when he will make his appearance known. It really gets in the way of my everyday living.
*The shift into ‘The Beast’ comes quickly*
Beast (Beast album) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The Beast: Thing? I am not a thing, and the human should count himself lucky. If I wasn’t there to save him at every turn he’d already be dead. He’s weak, and it’s pathetic. *The growl slid between his fangs, and danced along his lips*
What was it like when you made your first ‘kill’?
The Beast: Exhilarating, gratifying, I mean seriously those two deserved it. *He held up his hand to stop my next flow of words* And before you even ask, yes I’m glad I killed those two idiots. I mean seriously, it spread the word to fear me, but more importantly, it kept two lesser vampires from roaming the earth.
Some believe you did it to save the woman. *I raise my eyebrow at him*
The Beast: And they are idiots. Humans are to be manipulated into doing what our superior race want.
Then why did you send her away in a cab?
The Beast: You can kill a thousand vampires and nobody cares or even knows. We have no records of our existence. Kill one human, and it becomes a village hunt. I’m not fond of being burned at a stake during daylight.
What’s it like to be a clan leader?
The Beast: It’s hard work. I want to rule the biggest clan of our supernatural world, and I was landed with the ‘cops’ of it. Seems like a stale joke played by karma to me.
I think I’ve taken up enough of your time. You appear to be growing hungry. *I eye him warily*. Thank you for joining us.
The Beast: Yeah, sure, you are welcome. I have work to do. Speaking of work, so do you. I think it’s been long enough. Do you think you can get book two out now? People want to know more about me, and who could blame them. I am amazing. Besides, I have a son now that is going to be just as powerful as his father is.
Anyway, thank you for joining us. Have a good night, readers, and Happy Halloween.
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LNYX has a SONG!!!!
HEAT OF THE MOMENT
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Misty Harvey Author Bio:
I’ve always felt a certain draw to the night, and the creatures that live there. So writing about these beings has always been easy for me. That isn’t to say there isn’t always a certain level of mysticism in each experience.
I’ve lived with the characters of my books, heard their tales, experienced their up and downs with them.
Now I share it all with you, my readers. Come join me in a walk in the moonlight. Let us experience a new way of life that occurs after sunset.
Misty’s Stalker Links:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/misty.harvey1?ref=tn_tnmn
Twitter: @Elaurana
Blog: Authormistyh.webs.com
Buy Links:
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Amazon UK:
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B & N:
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