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Gail is Gaea

Good morning and welcome to wwwblogs. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from Arthur Butt and his tale of heroic women… Gail is Gaea!

Gail is Gaea


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Blurb

To the people who enslaved her she is a priestess trained in the art of prophecy. To the new land she escapes to, she is an outlaw. To the natives she leads in revolt, she is a goddess.


About Arthur Butt
Army Veteran, graduate of Florida State University, former police officer and plant manager. Native Long Islander now living in Florida was wife, two puppies and SnoopyCat. (and yes, a coffee drinker!)

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Curufinwë

Good morning and welcome to Tuesday Blog Share. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is one for teens sure to entertain… Curufinwë.




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Briana Loch O’Calliagh has a choice… follow the wishes of her father or strike out on a path no female elf has taken in the past. She’s conflicted as she approaches the test of her magical abilities but soon finds herself facing danger while working to achieve her dreams.
Can she overcome the obstacles in her path to achieve her dreams? 

                                                                               


Excerpt
The sun rose as it always did in her sire’s village. Briana remained in her bed as long as she dared, hoping against hope that she wouldn’t be called upon to display control of her supposed powers.
Why did I tell Father last night that I’d found my magic?
Regret raced through the fourteen summers’ old elf. All her life, she’d been taught that she could never lie, for that would cause her to lose the connection to the magic she desperately needed to become a true part of his village.
Will Father understand if I explain to him?
As she threw the blankets aside and sat on the edge of her bed, she realized Father would be angry if she didn’t tell the truth. Elves simply didn’t lie. They were supposed to ignore the urges to cause trouble with a non-truthful story. Although recently the younger elves, much like Briana, had been telling small fibs in order to stay out of trouble.

                                                                             


About K.C. Sprayberry
Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books. K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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The Fallen Series

Good morning and welcome to Monday Blogs. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from Rebecca L. Frencl and her Fallen Series!




Ascent of the Fallen




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Free will is ever our blessing and our curse . . .
Rue has stood over human souls in judgment as a guard at Hell’s Gate for millennia. He has seen the worst humanity has to offer. In response to his harshness, Heaven’s Princes have sentenced him to life among humanity until he regains his compassion. He finds not only compassion, but love. Now he must choose: his newfound life with humans or return and share his compassion with his brother judges.
He has been dropped feet first into a game between the powers of hell and the might of heaven. He’s a pawn who must choose—temptation or righteousness, mortal love or immortal indulgence? A war is about to begin with earth as the battle ground and the souls of humanity as the counters. Rue is the first of heaven’s chosen soldiers, if only he chooses the right path.

First of the Fallen



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Blurb

The world is changing. Monotheism is rolling across the world like a wave, driving the old gods into hiding; their followers converting the world by fire and sword. 
Nathanial, an angel of vengeance and fire has been appointed the lord of Hell's Gate, the angel in charge of the judges who weigh those souls in doubt, but he's not convinced that he is right for the job. Nathanial abandons his newly appointed post, preferring to walk the earth as a mortal instead. He meets Iya, the priestess of a dying religion and falls in love. Semiazas, another angelic judge, steps into Nathanial’s place. He revels in power and longs for recognition and the souls he judges suffer as a result. As punishment for his lack of empathy and his lust for power, the Archangels strip him of his wings and send him to earth hoping he will find his compassion. The demons Asmoday and Mammon see this as their chance to gain control of the lord of Hell’s Gate and jump in to meddle with their lives. Though they seek the same end, their demonic natures keep them at odds even as they work to ensnare the wayward angels. Two angels. Two mortal lives. Two demons vying for control of the master of Hell's Gate and a world in flux. Heaven, hell and the mortal realms between will never be the same.

Flames of the Fallen



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Ethan Hawke, entertainer, lady’s man, magician and treasure hunter extraordinaire is having a very bad day.
Tricked by a rival magician, he unwittingly tears the veil between worlds releasing an artifact of enormous power that could consume the world. Left for dead in the desert he gets one last chance at life. Tasked by the angel Naya’il to correct his wrong and redeem himself he must find a way to return the artifact to its true home – the realm of fire.
Atar Avesta, a being of power and flame, steps through the portal to retrieve the artifact. Will she succeed in her mission or will she burn the world to ashes? The immense power of this artifact also calls to the demonic lords of hell who vie against each other to claim it as their prize.
In a world beset by flame and darkness, what’s a poor mortal wizard to do?
Tales of the Fallen



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In SHADES OF THE FALLEN, The demon Asmoday opens a portal to hell on Halloween night. Can Asha, one of the newest Ascended, face down her own ghosts and possibly delve into hell itself to keep one innocent soul safe? Faced with another Christmas and the memory of all he's lost, Thorne tries to foil a vision of a bloody future for the elderly Lorekeeper of the Ascended. Can he keep her alive and regain his faith in GIFTS OF THE FALLEN? Jannes Telchinnes is having a very difficult day after beng tasked by the angel Naya'il to fetch back a Feather of Truth before the demons get to it. A lost tomb, ancient traps and an angry god...what could go wrong in TRIALS OF THE FALLEN?




About Rebecca L. Frencl
I write, I teach, I'm a union rabble rouser . . . I get work with kids on a daily basis which makes me feel simultaneously very young and extremely old. I grew up on choose your own adventure books, the Dungeons and Dragons cartoon, and polyhedral dice. So, I write fantasy and paranormal romance. It's an eclectic mix, but that's what I love to read. I'm a very firm believer that there is no such thing as someone who doesn't like to read. They just haven't found the right book yet!

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Struggling to Accept Their Destiny

Good morning and welcome to Sunday Blog Share. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is the second story in the Paradox Lost trilogy… Paradox Lost The Ultimate Paradox



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The past changed the future …                                    . . . the future must salvage the past.
Falsely accused of murdering his father, DJ faces a terrible penalty. That’s the least of his worries—Uncle Toby and his army of Rogues are bent on tearing history apart, and DJ and his allies have to stop them any way they can. But only a True Neutral can save their world, and The First, his family’s ancestor, is long dead. His brother Matt was killed by Toby’s actions, and his sister Elisa is fighting her own demons.
The past created by their uncle needs to be uncreated into what it was meant to be. And these three teenagers, triplets and direct descendants of The First, must learn to ally with each other to correct the errors made real in the past.
And the Gateways reveal themselves as something no one ever suspected….




Excerpt
Matt paces back and forth in the place where he exists. He has lost his certainty that DJ and Elisa can save Dad. More than anything, Matt wishes he could go back in time, but remember what he knows now.
We wouldn’t have lost everyone in Mexico. Things would be different. DJ wouldn’t be struggling to understand all these changes. Elisa would be…Matt snickers to himself. The same. She never changes.
He understands why James made the deal with the Gateways about Elisa, but Matt still can’t comprehend why those very same Gateways won’t let him be part of the battle now going on between the evil Rogues and all other Travelers.








About K.C. Sprayberry
Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books. K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Deep in the Dragonwell Forest

Good morning and welcome to Sharing Saturday. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from Rebecca L. Frencl and her enthralling novel, Deep in the Dragonwell Forest!
Deep in the Dragonwell Forest



Deep in the Dragonwell Forest
Blurb
Deep in the Dragonwell Forests
Where the spirits go to play
Watch your step and watch your back
Unless you’ve a desire to stay…
Aerin and Robyn have faced Darkness itself and the end of the world as they know it, but nothing has prepared them for this. Children have gone missing in the haunted Dragonwell Forests and Aerin and Robyn are their only hope. Can they find the missing children, defeat the evil at the heart of the forest and maintain their sanity?



About Rebecca L. FrenclI write, I teach, I'm a union rabble rouser . . . I get work with kids on a daily basis which makes me feel simultaneously very young and extremely old. I grew up on choose your own adventure books, the Dungeons and Dragons cartoon, and polyhedral dice. So, I write fantasy and paranormal romance. It's an eclectic mix, but that's what I love to read. I'm a very firm believer that there is no such thing as someone who doesn't like to read. They just haven't found the right book yet!
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Servant of the Blood

Good morning and welcome to Friday Feelings. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from Mel Massey and her exciting tale, Servant of Blood!
Servant of the Blood



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The Servant of the Blood, Allatu, will always come when called and has for generations. She will fulfill wishes - for a price. Set in Tunisia, an ancient creature is called to do her master's bidding but nothing comes without a price.

About Mel Massey
Mel Massey is a native Texan but has called California, Florida, Missouri, and Washington home. Mel went to college in California and studied Cultural Anthropology where her field of study had a huge impact on the creation of the Earth's Magick series. Mel is a political junkie and a smart ass.
Mel can be found tweeting nonsense or having hilarious discussions with readers on Facebook and Twitter.  She also teaches ballet to children and adults. Occasionally, she leaves those particular vices and writes about magick, witches, monsters and all the lovely dark things lurking in the shadows.
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Tales from the Wondrous Attic

Good morning and welcome to Thursday Thoughts. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from Stephen St. Clair and his Wondrous Attic series!

Tales from the Wondrous Attic Book 1



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What happens when two adventurous sisters accidentally discover a family secret that had been locked away for decades? Lying in a dusty corner of their grandparents’ attic, the two girls stumble upon an old locked trunk. After speaking the words etched on the trunk, they soon discover that within it holds a magical portal to another realm. But first, they must survive traveling through the portal that spirals them out of control and lands them straight into an enchanted world filled with magical beasts!
Journey with them, through this wondrous tale, as they explore a mystical dimension, unlocking secrets and mysteries of a past life, launching them smack dab in the middle of a battle between good and evil!
Some secrets, buried a lifetime ago, should never be uncovered. Or should they?

Reflections of Reality Tales from the Wondrous Attic Book 1



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Picking up where book one ends, the Major family is eating breakfast and quietly discussing their recent adventures. While listening to sisters Megan and Mackenzie talk, Eric and his parents converse about him having special abilities this whole time and then coming to the realization that maybe solving the mystery of his missing wife is more of a possibility than before.
Not too long after getting home from breakfast, further conversation is halted when a sudden noise from the attic is heard. After investigating, they find that a long lost friend, Jobe, had been stuck in the Mirrored Portal for decades.
Having found Jobe, everyone realizes they might be able to go through the Mirrored Portal, and return to Trugaard, homeland to Eric’s mom and reunited friend and protector, Jobe.
Join Eric and his two daughters- Megan and Mackenzie and their grandparents, along with Jobe, as they travel through the unknown to save all life, including that of someone very special.



About Stephen St. Clair
Stephen St. Clair now has four titles under his Scottish sporran. Having just released his third book, second in the Kindred Souls series. Stephen wasted no time getting back to writing.
Stephen St. Clair currently lives in middle U.S. with his wife of 18 years, who is also an author of many wondrous tales. Together they have two daughters and a house full of cats and dogs, who at any time sit mocking them and constantly distracting them from their passion which is writing the next great novel!
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The Fulfillment Series

Good morning and welcome to wwwblogs. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from Vicki-Ann Bush and her sensational series The Fulfillment Series!

The Fulfillment





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Luke Jacob was a typical teenager, who enjoyed all the amenities of being the star quarterback on his high school football team and the local hero. Living in the small town of Boulder City Nevada, life was predictable and comfortable.
Until he spots a mysterious and beautiful girl in the crowd at one of his games—Mary.
Their lives intertwine and a bond of inseparable love is forged. Discovering a life changing secret that is revealed to them by their parents. It is then, that everything Luke thought about his family, friends and neighbors is shattered. Unearthing a truth that is older than time and greater than anything he could ever imagine.
           
The Procurement



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Procurement is a paranormal romance. It is a classic story of the timeless battle between heaven and hell with earth at the core of the conflict.
In the second book of The Fulfillment series, Procurement continues the journey of Luke and Mary who are now on the run and in hiding. With the help of Lilith and the secret society The Guardians, they are lead on a journey to the archangel Michael. There they will learn the plan to defeat Lucifer's soldiers and stop the ultimate evil from claiming earth.
Cessation




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In this final book of The Fufillment series, Luke and Mary must forge the plan laid out by archangel Michael to defeat Lucifer and send him back to hell for eternity. With the help of his newly aquired powers, Luke must lead his friends and fellow angels into battle and set the events in motion so that Mary can face the most powerful evil of all—the devil himself.

The Fulfillment Series



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Luke Jacob was a typical teenager, living in the small town of Boulder City, Nevada. That is until he spots, Mary. Their lives intertwine and a bond of inseperable love grows. But life is about to change. Discovering a secret that is revealed to them by their parents. Exposing a truth greater than either one of the young lovers could imagine.
The Fulfillment series follows the lives of Luke and Mary as they step into the unknown and face challenges that could rip them apart for eternity. Unfolding the classic story of the timeless battle between heaven and hell with earth at the core of the conflict.



About Vicki-Ann Bush
Ms. Bush is originally from Long Island, New York, and currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Living in the desert has given her inspiration for several books.
Originally writing children stories, her first published work was from Salt of the Earth Press, featuring Winslow Willow the Woodland Fairy, and The Queen of It. Ms. Bush's first YA fiction was the novella series, The Dusk Chronicles. A paranormal time-travel romance set in Las Vegas.
Currently, from Solstice Publishing, she has the historical romance novel, The Garden of Two. A World War I epic as seen through the eyes of a young Long Island couple. Room 629, a sci-fi set in Primm Nevada. The story follows a group of friends as they uncover a life altering truth that will change the world as they know it. The paranormal romance series, The Fulfillment. A pair of young lovers must fight the ultimate evil Lucifer, and face the reality of their once hidden identities. And the horror short, The Joshua Tree.
Coming soon from The Parliament House, the YA Paranormal LGBTQ, Alex McKenna & The Geranium Deaths. A series of books that will feature a seventeen year old, transgender boy with paranormal abilities.
Ms. Bush is a best selling author, and the recipient of several Reader's Favorite Five Star reviews for numerous books, as well as the 2018 winner of, 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading.

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Protector of the Phoenix

Good morning and welcome to Tuesday Blog Share. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is one for teens sure to entertain… Protector of the Phoenix.




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The Evans family has always been the Protector of the Phoenix. The heavy mantle has passed from father to oldest son for hundreds of years—until an accident in the breederies changes everything.
Trank’s dreams are of Wizard Camp and teaching about his wonderful world to young wizards and witches around the world. He has plans, none of which include working at the family’s legacy. After an accident in two of the breederies, he finds himself with the heavy mantle of Protector shoved on his shoulders, a mere day after his fourteenth birthday.
Not only is he thrust into the drudgery of protecting the Phoenixes, he has to continually fight to prove that he can do the job when the father of his best friend attempts to wrest the position of Protector from the Evans family. Can Trank do what is needed and prevent a reoccurrence of the accident that took so many of his family? Will he succumb to the intense work and quit to escape what he views as something that is making him so unhappy?





Excerpt
Southern pines rose well above the two boys hidden in the wooded area behind the small farmhouse. A gentle breeze blew across the tops of the trees bending them and swaying the upper trunks. Neither boy paid much attention after watching the action for a few moments. Both held sticks about two feet long and grinned at each other. Dust clouds rose from where they stood. At one end of the clearing, rocks lay scattered.
The taller boy’s skin resembled a rich cup of espresso. His companion’s complexion appeared so pale as to redden in the early spring sunshine breaking through the trees surrounding them. Shouts and laughter filled the air.
“I’ve got it,” the fair-skinned one called. “It’s not fair, Gordon. Your last three landed without a problem. You’ve been practicing.”
His companion bowed. “I’m not a Protector, young Trank. I’ve got more time.”



About K.C. Sprayberry
Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books. K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Tales of the Amari

Good morning and welcome to Monday Blogs. This month, we’re going to be featuring fantasy books, both mine and those of other talented Solstice Publishing authors. Today’s tale is from the incredible KateMarie Collins, a woman with a fabulous talent for entangling you in her stories. Tales of the Amari is all about surviving in a world where you aren’t accepted.

Fin’s Magic





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Fin depends on her companions to keep her safe…and out of chains. As one of the Amari, the only race that can harness magic, she longs for a normal life. One where she didn’t have to constantly look over her shoulder, and she could fall in love.
Alaric fell hard for Fin from the moment he laid his eyes on her three years ago. He swore an oath to keep her safe, even if it meant his life. But he knew that any relationship he could hope to have with her would be on her terms.
When a king offers them the chance at a normal life, Fin’s cautious. And rightly so, as there are others who think she’s the one to lead the Amari from a life of slavery.

Alric’s Bow


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Kai grew up in privilege as a prince, and in the shadow of his older brother. Kaerdan made sure Kai knew he’d always be second best.
On the night of Kaerdan’s wedding, though, a long held family secret comes out. Kai was the son of the Island king, yes. But his mother was Amari.
Fleeing for his life, he sails for the mainland. His only hope to survive is to reinvent himself. Taking on a new name, one given to him by his birth mother. 
Alaric.Emile’s Blade


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His home under attack, Grear fails to reach his family in time. Bella has taken their daughter to the underground river before he could say goodbye to either of them. His only hope now is to make his way to Lorien and find his daughter.And to disguise himself so she doesn’t know who he is. For the rest of his life, he’ll be her guardian only. A role that will eventually cost him his life.But he has to be Emile in order to keep Fin alive, and out of chains.
Amari: Three Tales of Love and Triumph

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Amari: Three Tales of Love and Triumph
The Amari are a race that can do the impossible. All they want to do is live their lives. But the humans in their world see them as dangerous. And enslave them. This is the first collection about the Amari. A set of three stories showing the love, strength, and honor that it takes to triumph in a world that fears anyone that’s different.



About KateMarie Collins
Born in the late 60's, KateMarie has lived most of her life in the Pacific NW. While she's always been creative, she didn't turn towards writing until 2008. She found a love for the craft. With the encouragement of her husband and two children, she started submitting her work to publishers. When she's not taking care of her family, KateMarie enjoys attending events for the Society for Creative Anachronism. The SCA has allowed her to combine both a creative nature and love of history. She currently resides with her family and three cats in what she likes to refer to as "Seattle Suburbia".

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