P.C. Cast's Blog: Goddess Within

FREE 5 Chapter MOON CHOSEN excerpt!

In six days the first FIVE chapters of MOON CHOSEN will be live and downloadable to your ereader!

You can preorder the first five chapter absolutely FREE on Kindle and NOOK. But don't wait! If you order the sneak peek today, it will automatically download to your Kindle or NOOK on October 10th.

Preordered the excerpt but can't wait six days for the first five chapters? Check out a smaller excerpt at www.talesofanewworld.com or read the excerpt I've provided below:

“Mari, slow your breathing. Calm your heart. This is no longer practice. You either heal Rigel, or fail and he dies from shock and blood loss. This is your reality.”

“That’s it, Mama! I need to make this my reality!” Mari squeezed her eyes closed. Could that be the answer? Could it really be that simple? Mari imagined that she was in their burrow, alone, sitting at her desk preparing to create a sketch. Her gulping breath slowed. Her hammering heart quieted. Mari found her grounding as she envisioned a blank sheet of paper. On that paper her imagination began to quickly, easily, sketch an image of herself, sitting crossed-legged with Rigel spread across her lap. From above her silver light cascaded into her lifted palm, washing through her body in a glistening wave to spout from her other palm, which was pressed against the pup’s bloody chest. Eyes still tightly shut Mari worked on the scene, creating a picture of Rigel’s body that was washed clean of blood by the liquid light, leaving behind wounds that were neatly closed and already healing.

Suddenly the cold tide within Mari was controllable. Instead of drowning her, it used her as a conduit, passing through her harmlessly as she let go of the energy. I’m doing it! I’m doing it! And just that quickly her concentration shattered. The picture she’d been creating disappeared along with the tide of power within her.

“No! No! Get it back! I was doing it - it was working,” Mari gasped, gripping her mother’s hand like a lifeline.

“It’s too late. The sun is fully risen. Even with your help I cannot call the moon back to me,” Leda knelt beside Mari, gently disentangling her daughter’s hand from hers. “But it was enough. You did it, sweet girl. I knew you could. Praise the Earth Mother and the blessed Moon! You have saved him.”

Feeling dizzy and disconnected, Mari looked down at Rigel. The pup wagged his tail animatedly and sat up, licking her face. Even though she felt light-headed, she laughed weakly and put her arms around him. He nested there, curled against her body and, sending her waves of contentment, Rigel fell sound to sleep in her arms. With a trembling hand, Mari brushed aside the blood-matted fur on his chest. What had only moments before been deep, seeping, whip-like lacerations were now pink lines of newly joined flesh that had ceased bleeding.

“I knew it was true. You do have my powers and more.”

New Moon Mirror Ritual

This Friday, September 30th, is the night of the new moon. The new moon is a powerful time for new beginnings. Too many of us carry around negative feelings and thoughts about ourselves that have been beaten into our consciousness by others, especially in this modern age of internet trolls and disturbing politics. This is a simple, but profound way to wipe away those negatives and begin anew.

Find a mirror that you can prop up (or hang) in front of you. On the night of the new moon, situate yourself so that as you look into the mirror it is reflecting the night sky behind you.

First, clean your mirror carefully. Look at yourself as you’re cleaning the mirror, and focus on any negatives you may think about yourself, or that others have said about you. As you clean the mirror, clean away those negatives by imaging that you are wiping them from your mind, your body, and your spirit.

Then get your brush or comb, and a favorite piece of fresh fruit. Example – a fresh, ripe peach. Sit before the clean mirror and slowly eat the piece of fruit as you comb your hair and gaze at your beautiful reflection. Savor the fruit, allowing its juicy sweetness to fill you with delight as you whisper to yourself over and over again with the strokes of the brush, “I am beautiful. I am smart. I am strong. I love myself. I deserve happiness.”

When you’ve finished your piece of fruit, write the words you have been reciting to yourself on a piece of paper* and place them on your mirror. Let the mirror remain there all night, soaking up the reviving energy of the powerful, life-altering new moon. The next day, place the mirror somewhere you can gaze into it daily, reminding yourself that you are beautiful – you are smart – you are strong – you love yourself, and you deserve happiness!


*You may write the words directly on the mirror!

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ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A MOON CHOSEN SWAG BAG!

Since MOON CHOSEN is so close to release, Team Cast decided we ought to put together a swag bag for all you loyal readers! But, the swag bag comes at a price... we want everyone to do one of three things:

- Submit a photo of themselves either with their own companion (whether your companion is a German Shepherd, Husky or even a Puggle!)

- Submit a photo with their advanced copy of MOON CHOSEN

- OR submit any fan artwork you've been working on!
Please submit your photos throughout the month of October! We want you all to share your love and excitement for MOON CHOSEN! On October 31st we will chose a swag bag winner!

The swag bag will include:

- Amazon's Echo Dot
- A bookstore gift certificate
- Your very own Earth Goddess
- And much more!

Please send your photo to giveaways@castauthors.com where we will end up picking one lucky winner on October 31st.

Stay tuned for more giveaways, more information about the contents of the swag bag, and an UPCOMING FIVE CHAPTER EXCERPT FROM MOON CHOSEN!

The Scent of Salt and Sand (SOSAS) tour confirmed!

The Scent of Salt and Sand tour dates and times are confirmed!

Kristin and I will be signing books in three locations along the west coast. Bring your copy of SOSAS and come say hi! We love meeting our readers and are even more excited to be on tour together! #TeamCast!

Also! Preorder a copy of MOON CHOSEN at any signing and receive a personalized bookplate!


Tuesday - October 11th at 7:00pm - Barnes and Noble at Northtown Mall

NorthTown Mall, 4750 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99207


Thursday - October 13th at 7:30pm - Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore

5943 Balboa Avenue #100, San Diego, CA 92111


Sunday - October 16th at 3:00pm - Borderlands Books

866 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

MOON CHOSEN tour confirmed!

Check out the locations, dates and times below! I hope to see you there!


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18- PORTLAND, OR
7PM
POWELL’S BOOKS CEDAR HILLS CROSSING
3415 SW Cedar Hills Crossing, Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: (503) 228-4651

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20- DENVER, CO
7PM
TATTERED COVER- Aspen Grove Location
7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 470-7050

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22- TULSA, OK
2PM
BOOKS A MILLION
7404 S. Olympia Ave. W., Tulsa, OK 74132
Phone: (918) 447-2702

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26- PHOENIX, AZ
7PM
CHANGING HANDS BOOKSTORE- Tempe Location
6428 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 730-0205

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28- HOUSTON, TX
7PM
BLUE WILLOW BOOKSHOP
14532 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (281) 497-8675

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30- CHICAGO, IL
2PM
ANDERSON’S BOOKSHOP - Naperville Location
123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 355-2665

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 - PORTLAND, OR
9:00AM - 6:00PM (Literary Arts Festival)
PORTLAND ART MUSEUM
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

FULL MOON REMINDER!

This month's full moon is Friday, and it's known as the Harvest Moon. It's an excellent time to recharge your crystals and reenergize your life! Here's all you need do:

Wash your crystals in a mixture of fresh water and a little sea salt. Rinse thoroughly in fresh water. Then place the crystals outside in a place that is sure to catch the light of the full moon. Let them soak up full moon magick all night, and bring them inside the next day! If you feel like you need some extra cleansing, smudge your crystals with white sage as you place them outside. And, of course, it never hurts to dance around them in the light of the full moon, too (sky clad if you so desire)! Happy full moon magick to you!

MOON CHOSEN goes global!

International Editions of MOON CHOSEN:

MOON CHOSEN is to be published in several countries! The release dates are to-be-determined but, nonetheless, I'm happy this adventure can be shared with readers around the world! This most recent list ranges from Brazil all the way to Russia. Check and see if MOON CHOSEN is coming to your country or a country near you.

Spain
Russia
France
Brazil
Czech Republic
Australia
Turkey
Germany

As for U.S. readers:

The MOOM CHOSEN tour kicks off in October! Am I coming to a city near you? Look below and mark your calendars. Stay posted - specific times announced soon.

Cities I'll be touring in:

Portland, OR
Denver, CO
Tulsa, OK
Phoenix, AZ
Houston, TX
Chicago, IL

Recent praise for MOON CHOSEN:

"While many fantasy series style themselves as epic, this one may actually be worthy of the description. Fantasy lovers who are fans of Cinda Williams Chima's "Seven Realms" novels will fall in love with Mari and Nik." - School Library Journal

"Cast's spectacular new series kicks off with a unique tale suitable for fans of fantasy both young and old. Earth has completely changed, and the author grants readers a chance to use their imaginations as the engaging storyline rapidly unfolds." - Romantic Times, 4 stars!

"Cast's fans should find much to be pleased with in this new venture" - Kirkus

"...engaging characters and a fast-paced narrative" - Publishers Weekly

Q: How did you come up with the idea to write the House Of Night Series?

In 2005 my agent, Meredith Bernstein, and I were at a writers' conference and she said she had an idea for a new series she'd like me to write set at a vampire finishing school. I'd been teaching high school for several years, so I immediately thought YA. Then I decided to make my vampyres matriarchal and have much of their Change based on biology, and the House of Night was born!

What many people don't know is that I've documented much of my influence for the world of House of Night. In 2011 we released Nyx in the House of Night. In Nyx in the House of Night some of your favorite YA authors, plus a few experts, help you navigate the influences behind the House of Night series.

If you want to indulge in more House of Night material, I recommend the House of Night Legacy graphic novel. Now you can see Zoey Redbird's challenge to figure out a whole new social hierarchy, affinities for elemental magic, and physiological changes that make her crave blood! Watch while Zoey and her group of devoted friends turn to The Fledgling Handbook 101 . As Zoey and her friends attempt to survive the House of Night, you can also turn to YOUR Fledgling Handbook 101 and follow along. Inside you’ll find original stories, the complete vampyre history, additional info into rituals, vamp biology, the Change, and much more.

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MOON CHOSEN Trailer!

Check out the YouTube link below to see the first look at the MOON CHOSEN trailer!

MOON CHOSEN - Tales of a New World Book One, releases October 18th 2016. Preorder your copy and read an exclusive excerpt at www.talesofanewworld.com.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn0eb...

Q: In which order should I read the House of Night books?

Many people frequently ask me what is the exact order of the House of Night. In total there are sixteen books; twelve main novels with four novellas. I decided to make a post to clarify the exact order of the series. Please feel free to click any book you're interested in and follow the link to extra information as well as signed editions. The series is in order as follows:

1) Marked - The House of Night series is set in a world very much like our own, except in 16-year-old Zoey Redbird's world, vampyres have always existed. In this first book in the series, Zoey enters the House of Night, a school where, after having undergone the Change, she will train to become an adult vampire--that is, if she makes it through the Change. Not all of those who are chosen do. It's tough to begin a new life, away from her parents and friends, and on top of that, Zoey finds she is no average fledgling. She has been Marked as special by the vampyre Goddess, Nyx. But she is not the only fledgling at the House of Night with special powers. When she discovers that the leader of the Dark Daughters, the school's most elite club, is misusing her Goddess-given gifts, Zoey must look deep within herself for the courage to embrace her destiny--with a little help from her new vampyre friends.

The remainder of the books are in order and include the novellas in the order in which they were released:

2) Betrayed
3) Chosen
4) Untamed
5) Hunted
6) Tempted
7) Burned
8) Awakened
9) Dragon's Oath (Novella 1)
10) Destined
11) Lenobia's Vow (Novella 2)
12) Hidden
13) Neferet's Curse (Novella 3)
14) Revealed
15) Kalona's Fall (Novella 4)
16) Redeemed