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Ever More!

Sing Sweetly

Oh Beautiful Bountiful Words,

Lilting Above these shadows,

With Music as fine as any Birds,

Amidst Smiling Rays of Light to Soar,

O Sing Sweetly, Ever More!

Kiss my head

Oh Delicious Delicate Phrases,

Spiraling in Ecstasy O’er this dark place

Enchanting my Heart like Praises

Beguiling to the very Core,

O Kiss Me Sweetly Ever More!

Caress my Mind

Lush Treasure Trove of Verse,

Abundant as morning dew,

Into your Splendor, My Soul Submerse;

Wash upon this Endless Shore

O Caress me Sweetly Ever More!

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~Morgan~

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Beautiful Original Artwork by: Elena Dudina

Filed under: Poetry Tagged: Beauty, BnV, BooknVolume, Inspiration, Joy of Writing, Love, Poem, poetry, Romance, Verse, words, Writer, Writing, Writing Process, ~Morgan~

A Sense of Accomplishment

Once upon a time, many years ago (nevermind how many precisely!) a young girl with an Imagination that never quit dreamed of the day she would write a book. Words filled her days and nights, stories unfolding faster than she could write them down, and the joy of writing ignited within her with a fervent flame. Fast Forward a few years (I told you, nevermind how many!) and this young girl, now a grown woman, found herself at an event unlike any she had ever dreamed of: a Book Launch Party held with a handful of family and close friends. Standing before this smiling crowd, she pressed a single button on her laptop keyboard and INSTANTLY she was a published author! OH the Joy that then erupted! OH the Squeeee’s of delight! OH the Proud Smile of a Loving Mother, watching, nodding, like she had known it all along….

That was the day I published Dark Fey: The Reviled, book one of the Dark Fey Trilogy, which was at that point, just a plan; a notion of a story that was still unfolding, still evolving in my mind. Amazingly, that day was a year and a half ago! Since then, I have walked in the intrepid footsteps of other Indie Authors, learning along the way SOME of the secrets of independantly marketing and publicizing (though I freely admit I have a vast deal yet to learn). SO MUCH has happened since that day. I’ve been interviewed, spotlighted, asked to join other Indie Authors in their own book launch events; I’ve gained followers on social media faster than I can follow back, (no, honestly, not bragging, I promise!) and on top of all that, I had to deal with several huge hurdles in my personal life (which, if you follow BnV regularly you already know about so I won’t plague you with rehashing them here).

So to what sense of accomplishment do I now refer? Well, in the general sense, I refer to all of this. Because if you are a writer, which of course you are or you wouldn’t be here (unless you’re a photographer, naturally) you fully comprehend the Dream and the Challenges that go hand in hand with that Dream. In the more specific sense, however, I refer to the continuation of that Dream. The realization of what was once just a notion. A Plan that had no specifics, just ideas. Now (insert dramatic drumroll here!) I am Delighted to Announce, for those who have been patiently waiting as well as those who may not quite have any idea what I’m blathering about……

I have completed Book Two of the Dark Fey Trilogy.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! You Heard me correctly :) Dark Fey: Standing in Shadows is now complete! I am working (furiously, I promise!) on the final publication details and plan (there’s that word again) to have the BOOK Itself available by Thanksgiving (appropriately timed, wouldn’t you say?) BUT, in order to whet your appetite I will Share the Cover with you, which includes the most AMAZING photograph that exemplifies the title perfectly, taken by French Photographer David Gentet. (Thank You David for you KIND Permission to use your Beautiful Photograph!) You can find more of his amazing photography on his Deviant Art Gallery here: http://uraeus82.deviantart.com

SOOOOOOOOO what do you think? Personally, I LOVE IT!! (the barcode information will, naturally, be updated as soon as the book is ready for publication) Curious to know a little more about Dark Fey: Standing in Shadows? Well, since I am feeling generous:

Gairynzvl escaped captivity among the Reviled, who had abducted him as a child, through a daring act of treason and was rescued by Light Loving Fey. Now, he wants to return into the dark realm of The Uunglarda to attempt a rescue of the innocent childfey trapped there.

It will take more than one Fey to breach the borders of The Uunglarda and to slip past the legions of Dark Fey who abide there. It will take magic and strength, courage and military strategy and it will shake the foundations of everything The Fey of The Light have accepted as truth for thousands of years.

If they are captured, his band of Liberators will pray for death long before it comes. and their attempt could spark full scale war, unleashing the barbaric hatred and viciousness of The Reviled upon the peace-loving Fey of The Light. Can Gairynzvl convince The Fey of the Light to allow him to return to the Uunglarda, the realm of The Reviled? Will they risk a savage war in order to rescue a few childfey?

Dark Fey: Standing in Shadows, Book Two of the Dark Fey Trilogy will be going on sale Soon.

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~Morgan~

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Wine Photo found on Pinterest. Credit Acknowledged to the original photographer.

Filed under: Dark Fey Tagged: BnV, Book Teaser, BooknVolume, Cover Reveal, Dark Fey Standing in Shadows, Dark Fey The Reviled, Dark Fey Triology, Fantasy, Fey, photography, ~Morgan~

What Are You Made Of

Lift Up your eyes to the Sea of Stars,

So close Inside you and yet so Far.

Look Down upon the Humble Earth,

Remember her Arms that Gave you Birth.

Look Inside at your Spirit Unending,

See Heaven to Earth Eternally Bending.

~Morgan~

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Amazing Image found at: growthguided.com

Filed under: Poetry Tagged: Beauty, BnV, BooknVolume, Creation, Earth, Heaven, Inspiration, Nature, photography, Poem, poetry, spirituality, Stars, ~Morgan~

In The Lime Light – Pete Buckley

Hoooray for Saturday! Not only because the weekends generally mean I can finally enjoy writing as much (or little) as I might choose without the demands of the 9-5er, but because it is once again time to Spotlight one of our fellow writers (which is far more important and interesting!) So as I am finishing up Dark Fey: Standing in Shadows, book two of the Dark Fey Trilogy (Yes, shameless plug, but since it’s my blog….) Please enjoy my latest Lime Light with Pete Buckley of the WordPress blog: Tales from the HIlls found at http://petebuckley.wordpress.com

Pete and I met via the electronic pages of WordPress, because much of his blog showcases my favourite place in the world: England, but we also keep in touch through the chirps and tweets of Twitter. He is a UK based indie author of two travel stories recounting adventures in New Zealand and the Swiss Alps. He has also contributed to several outdoors related blogs and worked on the Yuri Medev Adventures; a series of thrillers featuring Russian Agent Yuri Medev and NYC based Jim Bergman of the FBI. Aside from writing, Pete enjoys travel, hiking, biking and the outdoors not to mention spending time with his kids.

Hi Pete, Thanks for stopping by. Ready to Tell us Everything? Fantastic, Lets go! :)

Tell us about your Blog.

Tales from the Hills is my main blog and it was started to relate stories and adventures from time spent in the mountains and the outdoors which is my main leisure interest. Nowadays I post a few writing related posts as well but still preview the travel stories even if the full versions are elsewhere.

When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

I always enjoyed it at school when we were given a creative writing assignment and spent a lot longer than I had to on these though I never took it further at the time. It wasn’t until much later that I thought well why not write about my travels and adventures seeing as I always enjoyed reading about other people’s.

What Inspires and stirs your creativity?

There’s usually a desire to do the right thing; my “good guy” characters – especially Yuri Medev – are on a constant crusade against injustice and exploitation while the villains represent everything I think is wrong with the World. There’s always adventure too and some great locations – James Bond and Jason Bourne were known for these and it’s one of the things I love about that kind of story. For the travel blog if I had a memorable day out I’m inspired to write about it but if I didn’t make the summit/got a puncture/it rained all day; I’m likely to pass on it!

From what Point of View do you prefer to write? Is there a reason?

This varies; for travel posts/stories which make up most of my blog posts I always write in the first person as it’s my own experience. For the novels and fictional stories I use the point of view of the main character in the thread and occasionally that of an outside observer.

How would you describe your “Voice” or Style of writing?

Difficult one that, but I guess – especially for fiction – that I see each part of the story as a scene in a film and write it “as it happens” which I hope gives a fast moving effect.

What Message, if any, do you hope to Share through your blog/posts?

Most of my blog posts are travel related so I try to convey a love for nature and the outdoors – especially mountain and wilderness areas and the joy of hiking or mountain biking through places far from cars and daily noise. As well as writing i post a lot of photos which hopefully do the same thing.

What are your Dreams for the Future in regards to your Blog and your work?

I would like to be self sufficient as a writer ie not have to do other work to support myself. I’ve been part way there before so working on it!

Wonderful Stuff :) Now, Lets Talk about your book(s)

My first book was called “31 Days in a Campervan” and it told the story of my travels around New Zealand back in ’05 though the idea to write it came after the trip. “A Long Walk in the Alps” was to follow and detailed a hike through the Swiss Alps from the Eiger to the Matterhorn though nether were guidebooks – more travel diaries. My first novel was “The Colonel of Krasnoyarsk” featuring Russian Agent Yuri Medev and the FBI’s Jim Bergman. The Russians and Americans get to work together agaist some really bad guys (a people trafficking gang headed by Russian mobster Nikovich) something they could perhaps be doing right now! I have finished and am editing the next Yuri Medev story entitled “The Kirov Conspiracy”

What genre do you prefer to write or are you truly eclectic?

I’ve done two books on travel and one – shortly to be two – in the adventure thriller genre. I guess these match what I like to read which are thrillers as well as explorers’ tales. In fiction my characters also get to do stuff I probably wouldn’t get to do myself!

Do you painstakingly plot out your story; are you a discovery writer or a bit of both? Why?

I once read that JK Rowling knew the details of the entire Harry Potter series in advance. This is not me! I have an idea of basically what happens but the detail happens as I write it and often the plot changes significantly in the process of writing.

Me too Pete! I love writing off the cuff.

Share an insight or secret about your book(s)

The reason I started writing the first novel was because the realities of having kids meant less time swanning off to the Alps and such places – there will be another travel story at some stage but I kind of like doing the novels and my boys are great.

Who is your favourite/least favourite character & why?

I don’t really have a favourite and least favourite as they all play their part. I suppose Yuri Medev is the most like myself in outlook. Nikovich is the one I’d least like to meet in real life as he’s pretty unpleasant.

What do you feel is your best advice to share with other aspiring authors?

Write what you would like to read yourself – I can’t say whether this is good or bad advice but I think it makes sense!

Makes Cracking good sense, to me at least ;)

Find Pete’s Books here: https://petebuckley.wordpress.com/books-4/ & https://petebuckley.wordpress.com/yuri-medev-stories/

Ok , Now for the hard one: Describe yourself in Five Words.

Christian, socialist, Dad, writer, adventurer

If you could meet one person from the past, who might it be and why?

Jesus because He’s a great inspiration and would have all the answers.

When you are not writing/taking pictures, what is your favourite pastime?

Hiking and mountain biking. I do enjoy road cycling too but I don’t like the traffic.

Describe Your Perfect Day . What makes it Perfect and Why?

A difficult one that, as there are many things that could make up a perfect day but I guess being at the start of a holiday somewhere really cool and spending the day out on bikes with my boys riding forest trails and exploring. Done with someone special would be even better if that person exists.

What makes Life Worth Living?

My children

Pete, Im so glad you took some time out of your busy schedule to chat and share some insights with all of us about yourself, your blog and your writing. Personally, I love taking time each week to “Share The Love” by putting someone ELSE In The Lime Light on BnV. Keep enjoying those Beautiful country byways and High-ways, and PLEASE, keep sharing them. The World becomes Closer through the Love of the Photographers Lens and the Harmony of the Poet’s Prose :)

~Morgan~

Filed under: Your Beautiful Life Tagged: Author Interviews, Authors, Bloggers, BnV, BooknVolume, Books, Indie Authors, Indie Publishing, poetry, Self-Publishing, Writers, Writing, ~Morgan~

Friday Halloween Fantasy – Shroud

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Echoes Mute and Transitory

Fleetingly Heard Upon the Breeze,

Mask Interminable Silence,

As Moans Escape the Beguiling Seas

Of Shrouded Memory,

In Blithe Repose;

Heralding Midnight

With Ethereal Glows.

Pale Wanton Shroud,

Enigmatic,

Surreal;

Encroaching Calamity,

In Darkness that Seals.

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~Morgan~

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Incredible Photo by:  https://abookwormshaven.files.wordpress.com

Filed under: Friday Fantasy, Poetry Tagged: BnV, BooknVolume, Darkness, Death, Fear, Fog, Halloween, Haunted, photography, Poem, poetry, Whispers, ~Morgan~

Friday Halloween Fantasy – Halloween Haiku

Ebon Shadows Writhe

Harbinger in the Darkness

Spectral Light Sing Sweet

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~Morgan~

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All Artwork found on Pinterest. Credit acknowledged to the Amazing Original Artists. Thank You!

Filed under: Friday Fantasy, Poetry Tagged: BnV, BooknVolume, Darkness, Fantasy, Fear, Halloween, Night, Poem, poetry, Spooky, ~Morgan~

Friday Halloween Fantasy – The Fog

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Stillness Whispers All Around,

Delicate,

Imperceptible,

Incongruous Sound;

The Hush Speaking softly

Of Another place and Time;

Bending Perception

Through Inharmonious Rhyme.

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The Fog Enwraps From Every Side,

Closing In,

Drawing Out

An Indiscernible Cry;

The Mist Breathing Blithely,

A Leviathan of Olde;

Enshrouding Inexorably

With Inescapable Cold.

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~Morgan~

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Beautiful Photograph found at: .inspiringwallpapers.net. Credit Acknowledged to the Original Photographer. Thank You!

Filed under: Friday Fantasy, Poetry Tagged: BnV, BooknVolume, Death, Fear, Fog, Halloween, photography, Poem, poetry, Silence, time, Whispers, ~Morgan~

Shades of Autumn

Shades of Autumn Tempt my Thoughts

In nodding Whispers of Shimmering Dreams

Soft upon the auburn wing

As Weary Summer Quietly Gleams.

~Morgan~

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Beautiful Photograph found on Pinterst

Filed under: Poetry Tagged: Autumn, Beauty, BnV, BooknVolume, Dreams, Light, Nature, Peace, photography, Poem, poetry, Quiet, Summer, ~Morgan~

Autumn Spires

Shadows of Mist through Tall Autumn Spires,

Sinking Colours in Warm, Sallow Fires,

Tumbling Canopy Stirring my Heart,

Quiet in Stillness, Becoming a part

Of All I Breathe and All I See,

While Walking in Layered Mystery.

~Morgan~

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Beautiful Original Artwork by: nelleke at Deviantart.com

Filed under: Poetry Tagged: Autumn, BnV, BooknVolume, Colours, Mist, Mystery, Nature, Poem, poetry, Quiet, Shadows, Stillness, Walking, ~Morgan~

Wordless Wednesday – Spectacular Spell Casters

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~Morgan~

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All images and photographs found on Pinterest &/or Deviantart.com. Credit acknowledged to the original artists and photographers. Thank You!

Filed under: Wordless Wednesday Tagged: BnV, BooknVolume, Crone, Frightful, Halloween, Scary, Spooky, Witchcraft, Witches, ~Morgan~