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July 17, 2011
Check out The Sight by MD Christie
Ever since the night of her Parents Disappearanceeight years ago; 17 year old Ella St. John has known she was different.
The CREATURE…did he take her parents that night, or was it a delusion?
FLASHBACKS…Keep her from living her life.
AUNTSAGE…Keeps secrets, does she know more than she lets on?
The sudden feeling of BEING WATCHED…. What does it all mean?
When Ella St.John Heads home from her shift at thePink Java Cafe, she hardly expects to be attacked. Much less by the samecreature responsible for her parents mysterious disappearance eight yearsearlier. This is Ella's first encounter with a dark creature of Murumendi; butit certainly won't be her last. Within moments Ella's life as she knows it isripped away, forcing her to discover who and what she really is. Will she beable to handle the truth?
TheSight Book One of The Glamour Series will take you on a Fantastical Journey of Love,Loss, and the Battle between Good vs. Evil.
July 12, 2011
The Dark Rising
The Dark Rising:
When Portia Mullins discovers the love of her life is still alive her heart soars. But reality sets in immediately causing it to plummet when she realizes he doesn't remember his past life with her. Unwilling to give up, she embarks on a loving quest to restore his life to him.
Vance Mangum sees the beautiful girl claiming to be his wife, and while he can't remember her, he can't deny the intense pull he feels between them. Not knowing where else to turn, he agrees to give her the time she's asked for and to assist her in the effort to recover his memories.
The two quickly reconnect, but dark surprises are lurking in the wings when Vance discovers a desperate longing for something he feels he can't withstand. Will he be able to resist? Or will evil raise its head in a new form, leaving Portia as the prey of the very man her heart desires?
Darkness reigns supreme in this haunting tale of love and desperation, Of Witches and Warlocks, The Dark Rising.
When Portia Mullins discovers the love of her life is still alive her heart soars. But reality sets in immediately causing it to plummet when she realizes he doesn't remember his past life with her. Unwilling to give up, she embarks on a loving quest to restore his life to him. Vance Mangum sees the beautiful girl claiming to be his wife, and while he can't remember her, he can't deny the intense pull he feels between them. Not knowing where else to turn, he agrees to give her the time she's asked for and to assist her in the effort to recover his memories.
The two quickly reconnect, but dark surprises are lurking in the wings when Vance discovers a desperate longing for something he feels he can't withstand. Will he be able to resist? Or will evil raise its head in a new form, leaving Portia as the prey of the very man her heart desires?
Darkness reigns supreme in this haunting tale of love and desperation, Of Witches and Warlocks, The Dark Rising.
The Dark Rising
The Dark Rising:
When Portia Mullins discovers the love of her life is still alive her heart soars. But reality sets in immediately causing it to plummet when she realizes he doesn't remember his past life with her. Unwilling to give up, she embarks on a loving quest to restore his life to him.
Vance Mangum sees the beautiful girl claiming to be his wife, and while he can't remember her, he can't deny the intense pull he feels between them. Not knowing where else to turn, he agrees to give her the time she's asked for and to assist her in the effort to recover his memories.
The two quickly reconnect, but dark surprises are lurking in the wings when Vance discovers a desperate longing for something he feels he can't withstand. Will he be able to resist? Or will evil raise its head in a new form, leaving Portia as the prey of the very man her heart desires?
Darkness reigns supreme in this haunting tale of love and desperation, Of Witches and Warlocks, The Dark Rising.
When Portia Mullins discovers the love of her life is still alive her heart soars. But reality sets in immediately causing it to plummet when she realizes he doesn't remember his past life with her. Unwilling to give up, she embarks on a loving quest to restore his life to him. Vance Mangum sees the beautiful girl claiming to be his wife, and while he can't remember her, he can't deny the intense pull he feels between them. Not knowing where else to turn, he agrees to give her the time she's asked for and to assist her in the effort to recover his memories.
The two quickly reconnect, but dark surprises are lurking in the wings when Vance discovers a desperate longing for something he feels he can't withstand. Will he be able to resist? Or will evil raise its head in a new form, leaving Portia as the prey of the very man her heart desires?
Darkness reigns supreme in this haunting tale of love and desperation, Of Witches and Warlocks, The Dark Rising.
The Demon Kiss
The Demon Kiss:
Can someone else's past come back to bite you?
After being drained of nearly all the blood in her body, novice witch, Portia Mullins, wakes up to find that her warlock boyfriend, Vance Mangum, has fled in search of his demon father. Determined to keep him from facing the evil alone Portia follows after him, unknowingly setting herself on the path of a new adventure that will take her, Vance, and their coven over international borders, into a foreign place where they will discover that the black magic which awaits them is far worse than they ever imagined. Portia finds herself tangled up in a web of lies and deceit in another's quest for demonic power in the excitingly romantic second paranormal novel in the Of Witches and Warlocks Series, The Demon Kiss.
Can someone else's past come back to bite you?
After being drained of nearly all the blood in her body, novice witch, Portia Mullins, wakes up to find that her warlock boyfriend, Vance Mangum, has fled in search of his demon father. Determined to keep him from facing the evil alone Portia follows after him, unknowingly setting herself on the path of a new adventure that will take her, Vance, and their coven over international borders, into a foreign place where they will discover that the black magic which awaits them is far worse than they ever imagined. Portia finds herself tangled up in a web of lies and deceit in another's quest for demonic power in the excitingly romantic second paranormal novel in the Of Witches and Warlocks Series, The Demon Kiss.
New Release
Blood of the White WitchWhen love came knocking on the door of novice witch, Portia Mullins, in the form of handsome bad boy, Vance Mangum, she had no idea how quickly the attraction between them would escalate. Now she finds her relationship with Vance taken to a whole new level, in a way she had never dreamed possible at this point and time of her life. Yet even as the personal connection between them explodes, the two quickly find themselves in a world of shifting balances. While searching for Vance's missing mother, they realize they are suddenly unsure of who to trust, learning that sometimes things are not always as they appear. When Vance's demon characteristics abruptly begin to resurface again without warning, the horrible truth comes out, crashing down upon them and shattering some of their most precious dreams. Once the deadly plan is uncovered, Portia and Vance find themselves hastily rushing against the hands of time in an attempt to stop an ancient ritual from being performed. But will they be successful before fate reaches out to twist them cruelly, possibly separating them and changing magic forever? Passion, loyalties, powers, and family ties, will all be tested when dangerous adventures abound in this third installment in the Of Witches and Warlocks series, Blood of the White Witch.
The Demon Kiss
The Demon Kiss:
Can someone else's past come back to bite you?
After being drained of nearly all the blood in her body, novice witch, Portia Mullins, wakes up to find that her warlock boyfriend, Vance Mangum, has fled in search of his demon father. Determined to keep him from facing the evil alone Portia follows after him, unknowingly setting herself on the path of a new adventure that will take her, Vance, and their coven over international borders, into a foreign place where they will discover that the black magic which awaits them is far worse than they ever imagined. Portia finds herself tangled up in a web of lies and deceit in another's quest for demonic power in the excitingly romantic second paranormal novel in the Of Witches and Warlocks Series, The Demon Kiss.
Can someone else's past come back to bite you?
After being drained of nearly all the blood in her body, novice witch, Portia Mullins, wakes up to find that her warlock boyfriend, Vance Mangum, has fled in search of his demon father. Determined to keep him from facing the evil alone Portia follows after him, unknowingly setting herself on the path of a new adventure that will take her, Vance, and their coven over international borders, into a foreign place where they will discover that the black magic which awaits them is far worse than they ever imagined. Portia finds herself tangled up in a web of lies and deceit in another's quest for demonic power in the excitingly romantic second paranormal novel in the Of Witches and Warlocks Series, The Demon Kiss.
New Release
Blood of the White WitchWhen love came knocking on the door of novice witch, Portia Mullins, in the form of handsome bad boy, Vance Mangum, she had no idea how quickly the attraction between them would escalate. Now she finds her relationship with Vance taken to a whole new level, in a way she had never dreamed possible at this point and time of her life. Yet even as the personal connection between them explodes, the two quickly find themselves in a world of shifting balances. While searching for Vance's missing mother, they realize they are suddenly unsure of who to trust, learning that sometimes things are not always as they appear. When Vance's demon characteristics abruptly begin to resurface again without warning, the horrible truth comes out, crashing down upon them and shattering some of their most precious dreams. Once the deadly plan is uncovered, Portia and Vance find themselves hastily rushing against the hands of time in an attempt to stop an ancient ritual from being performed. But will they be successful before fate reaches out to twist them cruelly, possibly separating them and changing magic forever? Passion, loyalties, powers, and family ties, will all be tested when dangerous adventures abound in this third installment in the Of Witches and Warlocks series, Blood of the White Witch.
New Releases from 4 Corners Press
Be sure to check out the lastest titles.
The Trouble With Spells:
Portia Mullins had always lived the life of a normal teenager, up until her sixteenth birthday. She is then informed by her grandma that she is actually a witch who is a descendant of a long line of witches and warlocks. After overcoming her disbelief she finds that being a member of the coven comes with one great perk in the form of the school's handsome bad boy, Vance Mangum. Vance and Portia have an immediate connection as a budding romance begins, only to be threatened by turbulent skies on the horizon as Vance's checkered past rears its ugly head to haunt them. Portia is forced to use her untried powers in defense of everything she loves in a desperate attempt to hold on to the one thing that really matters in her life.
The Trouble With Spells:
Portia Mullins had always lived the life of a normal teenager, up until her sixteenth birthday. She is then informed by her grandma that she is actually a witch who is a descendant of a long line of witches and warlocks. After overcoming her disbelief she finds that being a member of the coven comes with one great perk in the form of the school's handsome bad boy, Vance Mangum. Vance and Portia have an immediate connection as a budding romance begins, only to be threatened by turbulent skies on the horizon as Vance's checkered past rears its ugly head to haunt them. Portia is forced to use her untried powers in defense of everything she loves in a desperate attempt to hold on to the one thing that really matters in her life.
June 13, 2011
Friends, Acquaintance, and Stranger Muses
Have you ever walked down the aisle at your local super market and watched a lady with ill-fitting clothes, messy hair, two teeth and wondered if you can fit her into a character? I believe they call that a creature of Walmart. Makes you wonder if people own a mirror. Trust me I spend way to much time looking at the Creatures of Walmart site. Need a can't breathe, can't see, because your laughing so hard moment? Visit that site. Who would this lady be? Maybe a misunderstood, neglected and forgotten soul, who wins the lottery and buys a bar? Maybe it's a disguise and she's really an evil witch come to boil your children. She unzips the mask from her face revealing green skin and black hair.At the same super market you could see a, devilishly, good looking man, buying produce. You could turn him into a firefighter buying food for the firehouse. I know, I know, those that know me well are like here she goes with the firemen again. I can't help it, so in love with firemen and paramedics. So anyway, there he is flirting with your main character across from a pile of cucumbers, and offers to cook her dinner. Hhmm, side of man candy anyone?Say you take a dream vacation to Egypt. As you pass through the market you picture the days of Ramses the Great. What if they had infomercials back then, but a live version? As you pass the traders you stop to browse some fabric. A little man with a bald head, necklaces, dirty nails, and a white loin cloths pops out. "This silk is on sale today only." He thrusts the fabric at you. As your fingers run over it he shouts, "but wait, there's more. If you buy in the next two seconds you get a set of knives." You duck as he throws them at you. They lodge in the wood rails holding his tent up. Everyone has that one crazy friend. You know the type, complete spazoid tha's instant hilarity. My friend Shawn is like that. Every time I'm around him I can't stop laughing. A constant supply of tissues are needed because I'm crying. He has no hesitation of doing a spot on imitation of Chris Farley on SNL with Patrick Swayze. Fat guy doing Chippendales in the middle of a crowd, it's an attention getter. What great comic relief for a book. You could make him the lovable screw up, who everyone forgives because he's just too cute. He could be that friend your character turns to for a laugh when the world seems to be closing in. Hopefully we surround ourselves with people that are willing to lay their life on the line for others. Instant hero material for a book. Up pops the villain and your character is injured or killed saving the one they love or their friends. These kinds of people never take life for granted and see the beauty in everything. Girls do this more than guys, but you have that friend you can tell anything. Have those intimate conversations about sex, love and life. Us girls can get into some deep conversations about our sex lives, so beware guys, how you are in the bedroom is common knowledge to all your girl's friends. Bring on the Sex in the City banter. This could bring in the friend that warns you against a bad relationship choice, or the cheerleader backing you up. You know the conversations. "Girl, what are you doing with him?" Or the, "Give me details," conversation. When choosing a muse we see someone in our head. Maybe a celebrity. Grated we don't know their personalities and bad habits so we can make them fit into our mold. I have used Jared Leto, Alex O'Loughlin, and on more than one occasion Jonathan Rhys Meyers (he's my favorite). For girls I don't really use celebrities. So far my main characters have been girls based on someone I know personally, some even myself. Basically the idea of my little rant is that you can find a muse in every single person alive or dead. I think you could even use this as writer's block repellant. Get out the can of writers block killer and spray away. If you find yourself in a mind kink take notice of the people around you. Make up a quick story about them in your head. It's fun to play this little game on road trips as well, though laughter may result in a car crash.Keep writing and finding inspiration. 
June 10, 2011
Dark Corners is out
Liz's book is out today. I was privileged enough to read this book before it's release. I had to take my computer to bed with me because I couldn't stop reading. It's suspenseful, scary, and takes you on a roller coaster ride. You fight to not skip forward to see what happens. Bravo to Liz for writing such a page turner. 
