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September 6, 2018
Clarity – #poetry of the #naturalworld
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As Time Marches
Against the edge of night
Clarity Speaks with a Silent Whisper
Sharing Secrets long Forgotten and Unremembered
To those who Listen with their Souls
~ Morgan ~
Beautiful photography found on Pinterest. Credit Gratefully acknowledge to the original photographer. Thank you!
September 5, 2018
Rhapsody
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Passion fused in spiraling eddies
When darkness licks the midnight hour
Whispers of Enchantment Singing
As Rhapsody hovers in Breathless silence
Waiting for the dawn
~ Morgan ~
Beautiful original photograph found on Pinterest. Credit gratefully acknowledged to the original photographer. Thank You!
August 26, 2018
Grove
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Place of Wonders
Shadows lilting like caroling song
Whispers Transcend the unspoken calm
As sunlit dapples of subdued shine
Glint in a litany sublime
Amid this Grove
Of forgotten Rhyme.
~ Morgan ~
Beautiful Original Photographaphy found on Pinterest. Credit Gratefully Acknowledged to the original photographer. Thank you ~
August 18, 2018
Where Love Walks – #InspirationalMeditations
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There are so many in this world who are alone. So many who are sad, lost, hurting, and they may ask ‘Where is God?’ ‘Why is there so much suffering?’ ‘Why are so many in need?’ ‘ Why does God who is supposed to be all loving allow so much misery?’ ‘Where is He?’
He/She/Universal Love is not far, aloft in the distant cosmos, disconnected and unfeeling. God, whatever or however you think of God, is not some metaphysical apparition. God is Love, love is God; and yet, if God is love why does he seem to not love? Why are there so many situations that are devoid of love?
I recently had an accident where I wound up in the emergency room. (A Segway accident while on holiday that resulted in several cracked ribs) After several hours of pain and tears, I was being discharged and a woman was coming in at the same time. She was extremely angry, but also sad at the same time, though it was harder to see than the anger. She was cursing at the security guards and saying unkind things to the nurse who was helping me to the car. The nurse apologized to me for her behavior, but I wasn’t offended by it. Instead I empathized with her and felt a deal of compassion for her. I wanted to say something, to share some measure of kindness with her. Some offering of love, but I didn’t.
I was very fortunate when the accident that sent me to the ER happened. I was with people who could help me and was surprised by how many strangers stopped to offer their aid, but the woman I met in the ER had no one. Little wonder she felt alone, and it’s not surprising she said the things she did, things like she didn’t matter and that love doesn’t exist. I remained silent, perhaps because of my own pain, but I continued to think about her.
Of course she matters. We all do; and of course Love exists, because even now I’m still thinking about her. Love, much like God, isn’t distant and set apart. Love abides in each of us, waiting to be shared. It reaches out in the hands that tend. It pronounces itself in kindness. It whispers of its existence through compassionate glances and unspoken empathy.
Perhaps this is why there are so many in need? Not because Love doesn’t exist, but to give us the opportunity to prove that it does.
Wherever Love Goes
It Urges Mercy and Justice.
Whenever Love Speaks
It Sings Kindly and Gently.
Whatever Love Teaches
It Inspires Honesty, Truth, and Encouragement.
Whatever Love Gives
It Fills with Compassion and Generosity.
May Love Walk with us, Speak Through us,
Teach our Spirits to Sing Harmoniously,
And Give Selflessly
So we may Never Walk Alone.
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Although the past few weeks have been extremely difficult because I’ve been in constant pain, I am finally mending and will be able to return to my normal routine of writing soon!
~Morgan~
August 9, 2018
#DarkFey #CoverContest
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During my recovery period ( I’ve suffered two cracked ribs on holiday last week 
August 7, 2018
#Free #5Star #Epic #Fantasy- Dark Fey Breaking into the Light
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Dark Fey Breaking Into The Light, book three of the #AwardWinning #Epic #Fantasy is currently #FREE
Simply brilliant” – Rabia Tanveer, Readers’ Favorite
“A tale of battle, redemption, and an empathetic look at one’s stance against “evil”, this book will appeal to fantasy fans who like a story that makes them think. Full of fanciful creatures, strange languages and exotic names, the story is a philosophical twist on the perennial tale of dark versus light.” – Book Review Directory Editorial Reviews
August 5, 2018
Emily and the Gnomes by S. D. Michaels
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Biologist Emily Dickens is a conservationist who works tirelessly against the destruction of the planet Valencia and the near extinction of its wildlife. The battle seems hopeless until a young goddess from the sister world of Terra hears her pleas and sends out a small army of the most unlikely rescuers. There’s only one problem – Emily has grown up in a world that was abandoned thousands of years ago by its ruling goddesses. It will take a little enchantment and a lot of faith for Emily to start healing her planet again and sending its creatures to the only safe haven she can find.
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A Brief Excerpt from the book:
Jabaz: father of all the gods, creator of all the heavens and the cosmos, journeyed through the glimmering lights of his universe.
He’d done this so many times before, making each of his worlds a little different from the others. But this one, this one was for Ava, the youngest of his daughters, the most ambitious, and for the time being, his favorite.
“She wants plants,” he said, waving a hand and covering the planet with various types of foliage, trees, bushes, ground cover, and even plants to live in the water. “And seas teeming with living creatures, and birds to fill the sky. And let there be beasts to live and roam the lands,” he said, glancing beside him at his daughter. “And let there be no humans to bring them harm, but little Gnomes to guard and care for my creation.”
Ava smiled and kissed her father’s cheek. “Perfect,” she said, with excitement. “It’s just like Emily’s world of Valencia. Well, kind of.”
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Author Bio:
S.D. Michaels was born in Denver, Colorado, and in 1977 Michaels moved to Western Washington to study Marine Biology Technology and instantly fell in love with the beautiful and tranquil waters of Puget Sound. Labeling himself an environmental enthusiast Michaels has dedicated his World of Valencia series to helping children learn about the world around them using a make-believe world to talk about real-world environmental problems, such as pollution and animal extinction. He is also the author of a six novelette series titled People of Miranda Records.
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The Clans of Arcadia by Arwen Chandler
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With one dark spell, life in Arcadia changes in the blink of an eye. Yesterday, Karn had it all. Today he has nothing.
No longer able to watch from the sidelines, the goddess Lorna reclaims her champion, Karn Elohite, as her chosen warrior. The second son of a battle-hardened chieftain, Karn Elohite, was content to lead a life away from his clan until he met her. She changed his entire world, and now his world is crashing at his feet.
The Viper of the Maekel clan has unleashed his mage Magnus upon all of Arcadia leaving a path of destruction in their wake. Now, Karn must find the strength to stop them, and choose between honoring the woman he loved or finding solace in the arms of the enemy – a woman, who finds herself struggling at her own crossroads.
The goddess has called for the reign of dragon riders to begin again, but will Karn accept his fate, or stay trapped in the past?
Remnant is a story set in a world as dangerous as George R.R. Martin’s Westeros, and as magical as J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Not since the dawning of Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonflight, has a story hatched from the world of dragons like Remnant. Do you dare come inside?
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Darkness has fallen on Arcadia. Yet, Karn Elohite stands strong.
He leads his beloved Lilia, clansman Ian, and dragon Aslaug on a quest through Langerhorn to unleash the power of the dragon riders.
Langerhorn, the ancestral home of the gods, is home of ancient dragons, faeries, and elves.
Will the trio survive their quest, and save Arcadia? Or will Magnus and Fridtjof destroy everything while they are away?
Quest is a story set in a world as dangerous as George R.R. Martin’s Westeros, and as magical as J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Not since the dawning of Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonflight, has a saga hatched from the world of dragons like The Clans of Arcadia. Do you dare to walk within?
Fans of A Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and Dragonflight will love Quest!
Quest is the second book in The Clans of Arcadia series.
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Excerpt Description of Realm (Remnant: The Clans of Arcadia) –Farthest westward area of the Elohite ancestral home.
The first rays of light crept over the mountains chasing back the darkness and bathing the cabin in warmth. In the pre-dawn half-light, birds gathered in the branches of the hemlock growing closest to the front window. Their chatter noised through the house and hinted that an early spring might arrive in the mountain region between Erisai and Bardai.
Inside the cabin, the shell of the previous night’s firewood glowed red, and the warm scent of pine still lingered in the air. Its remnants threatened to crumble into ash at any moment.
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079RC423G
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Excerpt from book two:
Lilia slowed her breathing, trying to slow her heartbeat, then glanced through the clearing. “It’s amazing.”
Karn nodded. “Yes, it is.”
Towering trees covered in deep emerald green moss stood as sentries around the lagoon. Boulders of every size poked out of the water, covered in soft green and yellow hues of lichen, and the rushing rumble of a small waterfall filled the air. The lagoon itself was a deep blue sapphire, and soft wisps of fog rolled across its glassy surface.
Majestic flowering trees surrounded the water. Royal poincianas, hibiscus, plumeria, and hydrangea, created a stunning bouquet near the edge of the forest. The heavy floral scent of the blooming flowers was pleasant but slightly overpowering. However, their presence only increased the majesty of the hidden lagoon.
Purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DS7MS2M
About Arwen Chandler: Arwen Chandler is a fantasy, urban paranormal, and space opera author. She loves creating worlds, and painting pictures with words. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys painting, knitting, and boogie boarding at the beach. Arwen lives in South Texas with her family and cat Solomon T’Challa.
Arwen Chandler Social Media:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorarwenchandler
Twitter: @arwenchandler
Blog: http://www.sculptingwordsfromair.blogspot.com
August 4, 2018
BEFORE THE BOY The Chilling Prequel to the Inspiring Moon Singer Trilogy by B. ROMAN
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Even in death a mother guides her son through triumphs and tragedies to his true destiny.
Billie Nickerson must accept her own mortality as the only way she can assure her son will receive the intuitive gifts he was born to inherit, to save her family – and perhaps the world – from a disastrous fate. But learning that she has died too soon creates a Karmic crisis as Billie tries to escape the afterlife and return to her loved ones.
In this chilling prequel to The Moon Singer Trilogy (The Crystal Clipper, The War Chamber, The Wind Rose) we learn the uncanny circumstances that informed Billie Nickerson’s decision to raise her son, David, to become a seeker of spiritual truth. As his teacher and mentor she gave him the courage to overcome his unexpected deafness, to excel at music – and to hear the voice within that speaks from his soul.
Though Billie’s life is fraught with danger and dark spirits, and the power that David acquires places him in grave jeopardy, the story is an illustration of a mother’s love and devotion that transcends the boundaries of the here and the hereafter.
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Chapter 9
In the Time Between Time
Billie scans the staging area. The auditorium is filled to capacity with people milling about in their seats with anticipation. Only they are not human entities, they are spirits of various levels of experience denoted by their auric colors, ranging from shades of white to yellow to blue.
The orchestra pit is vibrant with violet energies, demonstrating through music the highest form of spiritual evolution. Every instrument is represented, from ancient celestas, lyres and lutes to zithers, keyboards and horns of every type.
Billie is astonished. “What is this place? Some sort of performing hall? I never imagined that heaven – or wherever I am – would look like this.”
“This was your life experience, Billie. The concert hall, the musicians, the crowds. Your spirit experience will mirror your earthly experience, until you are ready to let go of it.”
“Why are there so many different colors of people?”
“That’s where they are in their soul evolution, each one having achieved a higher state of development through their music experience.”
“But why do I have no color at all? I think I’m pretty highly developed musically.”
“Because you’ve just begun. You are white, Blanche, a shining light but a very young soul.”
“That’s odd. I’ve always felt like an old soul.”
“A popular New Age expression.”
Billie appreciates her guide’s humor, and a feeling of familiarity comes through. “I know you, don’t I? I’ve seen you before. Why, you’re that fortune teller from the tent. Not Dorinda, but the other one. I never knew your name.”
“Names are not important here. I was on a mission that required me to have no identity.”
“A mission? For me?”
“You didn’t think you were just there in that tent having a Tarot card reading, did you?”
“Obviously not. But you, and Dorinda – you never really existed. You were just a figment. No one ever saw you but me, never even saw that tent or the sign inviting people in for readings.”
“As it was meant to be.”
Billie moves freely through this first experience, then on through various portals. People that she recognizes from her Earth life are formless, ethereal energies: an aunt from her father’s side of the family who passed on just before Billie moved to Port Avalon; a cousin who was killed in a plane crash during his first solo flight; a friend from high school who succumbed to leukemia; a teacher who committed suicide when his wife left and took their children with her. Their faceless forms nod in recognition as they move along on their own personal missions.
Then, emerging through a diaphanous curtain, two figures appear to Billie. They are old now, their auras grayed by their harsh life experiences. Billie had seen them rarely in her last years on Earth, living miles apart as they did, then finally parted by tragedy and death. But now, as they stand face to face, all the hurt, the anger, the conflicts they engaged in, the feelings of lonely isolation they instilled in her, the insecurities and unworthiness they passed on to her…all those feelings come to the fore and she feels on edge, a tenseness even in this sweet afterlife dimension.
If I hadn’t left them, if I had stayed near them, they would still be alive. Maybe I could have saved them from that burning building, from an arsonist’s senseless evil.
But then they embrace, and in their need for her, in their longing, Billie senses their sad regret, the apologies they can’t express, the forgiveness they offer her. She melts into their agony and it transforms into her love for them. Dissolving into a violet light, they are at last free souls.
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Author BIO – B. Roman
Roman is the author of the inspirational Moon Singer series (trilogy and prequel) and the suspense fiction, “Whatever Became of Sin?”) As Barbara Roman, she is the author of two children’s fantasy books: “Alicia and the Light Bulb People in Star Factory 13” and “Hubert in Heaven – a hi-tech angel gets his wings.” Because of her music background as a professional singer, most of her books have their roots in music theories and metaphors, entwined with the magic and mystery of metaphysical concepts and matters of ethics, faith, compassion, love, and heroism.
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Find B. Roman here:
http://www.goodreads.com/BromanBooks
https://twitter.com/BMoonSinger1
In The Lime Light – Richard Ankers – The Writings
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