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Wicked Snippet of soon to be released… “SEDITIOUS” 4th novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

“What do you want?” Charmeine yelled.
The Blood-Hunters did not say a word.
Athena still shrieked, and Charmeine shouted, “Just do as they say! Everything will be okay.”
“All will be well Athena, believe me!” Percival stressed.
Athena quieted down, but tears rolled down her face. She winced from the painful Blood-Hunter grip.
Charmeine smelled a sickening, sweet, musk, perfume and sensed another Blood-Hunter.
Across the room, she saw an exotic, dark, and beautiful young woman walk in the Grand Hall. She was dressed in a tight, bodice, black coat with a plunging neckline. The coat accented her voluptuous figure and long slender neck. The lady’s hair was raven black which hung down her back. She was very slim but athletic. The Blood-Hunter woman’s lips were painted like rubies. Outlined in thick black mascara, her pupils were the color of deep indigo. In fact, they were a hypnotizing blue.
Charmeine had to admit, she was beautiful.
Percival, on the other hand, had a totally different reaction. He was breathed harder.
Charmeine didn’t think it was from the danger. She knew it was from the female’s magnetism and rolled her eyes in disgust. She knew this woman was a very powerful Blood-Hunter.
“Ah, yes, very good gentlemen. We have her now.” The mysterious woman told the men in a heavy, French accent. She gazed with wide spellbinding eyes at Charmeine like a cat ready to pounce on her prey.
The man who held Charmeine pushed and shoved her to go out the terrace doors to the Formal Rose Garden.
She struggled to gain some kind of fighting advantage.
The Light-Bearers practiced their self-defense skills with Sandra, and worked on how to get out these hand-binding holds. After Charmeine’s encounters with Pascal, she never wanted to feel helpless again. With speed and accuracy, she used her power to fly up backwards over the head of the Blood-Hunter. She broke out of his grip. Immediately, she leveled him with a powerful and fierce bolt of white electricity which stunned him in a stupor.
Percival took this opportunity to sweep the legs of the man who was held him. He stunned his assailant, and made him fall down in pain with a green charge which ran up and down his body.
“Use your light for Athena!” Charmeine yelled to Percival.
Percival threw a green lightning bolt at the man who held Athena.
Within a second, the Blood-Hunter was on the ground. A green current cursed through him.
 “Halt!” the Blood-Hunter woman demanded.
Charmeine looked up and a hand gun was aimed at her belly.
The woman widened her indigo eyes, fangs exposed. She threatened, “You really never know where a bullet will go? Do you?” she laughed.
Her maniacal giggles curdled Charmeine’s blood. She could tell the Blood-Hunter woman was telling the truth.
“Yes, the bullet could just land somewhere very unhealthy for your unborn spawn.” She circled Charmeine like a cat on a prowl. “Not that hurting spawn of this Light-Bearer scum would matter,” she quipped in a matter of fact way.
Charmeine began to feel waves of nausea and fought the urge to be sick.
“The offspring is just a by-product.” With a sinister laugh the woman scoffed, “Yes, a by-product which should be tossed aside and thrown away like the trash it is… as soon as we cut it out of you!” She began to laugh with a vicious tone and stuck the gun in Charmeine’s belly ready to pull the trigger.
Charmeine could see the Evil woman would think nothing of killing Baby Hunter. Right away she held her hands over her stomach and pleaded, “No please! I will do anything you want, don’t hurt my baby! Please!” 

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PAY IT FORWARD FRIDAY FEATURING YOU and YOUR BOOK!
Folks, I’m starting or trying to start a new promotion for my fellow authors.
I hope to feature an author on my blog every Friday and/or when you need it.
If you would like to be a guest, I would love to have you and please spread the word!
All I need are the standard requirements for a profile of an author

1. Cover pic or pics of the books you want to promote.

2. Bio with or without a Bio pic.

3. Synopsis of the book or books you would like to promote.

4. You can write your own post, I can give you questions or you can do a character interview… whatever you wish.

5. What DATE would be good for you?
That’s it! Easy and FREE promotion for you!
I have about 500 followers on WordPress
Facebook Fanpage over 4800.
I also will Twitter the guest post, but I only have 1700 follows there.
Let me know!
Email me at guido.emily@gmail.com and say Pay It Forward Friday in Subject line!
Lots of love, Emily

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What’s it all about, Emily? “The Light-Bearer Series” who, what, why

First
a bit of SHAMELESS Self promotion
I will be on Blog Talk Radio
“Cultural Cocktails with Janice Ross”
on
May 18th at 8:00 a.m. E.S.T.
CALL IN number is (646)-652-2526
Listen for PRIZE GIVEAWAYS
during the interview!

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I have had tons of questions lately about my snippets and what my novels “The Light-Bearer Series” are about.  I just thought that since most of the people who receive this blog post are my friends, I wanted you to know why I am so passionate about “The Light-Bearer Series,“ and love to share my passion with you!
First of all, plain and simple… I LOVE ROMANCE!
That’s it… I just love a great story of finding love,  keeping love and being in love!  When I wrote the novels I wanted a story to reflect that premise.  Also, I really wanted a series of novels that was inclusive of everyone… no matter how different or broken.
I wanted “The Light-Bearer Series” to be about a classic couple… Tabbruis and Charmeine… who had to fight Heaven and Hell to be together because they were so different.  She being an Angelic, Light-Bearer and Tabbruis being a Hellish Blood-Hunter… how they accepted and loved each other’s differences and short-comings… isn’t that what love is about… ACCEPTANCE?
Oh yes, Tabbruis’ name is pronounced, Tab-bree-us.  You may think it is different, but that is the way I was taught to pronounce the Angel’s name in grade school.

When you see your love ones, you don’t see their idiosyncratic behavior or faults… you see the wonderful and special person that they are!
Now, when I wrote “Charmeine,” I wrote an epic novel.
When I say epic… I don’t mean “War and Peace” epic but somewhat close to it!
When I got published through PDMI Publishing, my publisher said, ”Emily, not for nothing but your novel is going to be about 800 pages!  You should really think about splitting “Charmeine” up!”
So, I thought long and hard about it.  I was very resistant to change.
However, I looked at other novels in my genre, Paranormal Romance, (PNR), Young Adult, (YA), and the publisher was right.  So that is why I split “Charmeine” into three novels ”Charmeine,” “Mactus” and “Accendo” which are easy to read and not get lost in.
Then I had to follow suit with “Ransom” also.  I had to split “Ransom” into two novels and they are “Seditious” and “Ransom.”
So, I have been giving you snippets of these wonderful LOVE STORIES for months now.  I have enjoyed it immensely!
However, now, I am doing them now with a twist and giving you a snippet but also giving you a personal thought at the end with a video emphasizing that post.  I love music very much.   As a musician, this is a wonderful way to convey what my feelings and post are about!
PDMI hasn’t got all of the novels on Amazon yet but they are coming soon!  That’s because of me!  Editing is hard to do when you work full time and go to school full time.  My only time to edit is late at night.
Also PDMI Publishing has a new website for me:  http://authoremilyguido.com/
I hope when it is finished you will join me there.  Take a peek at it… it is awesome!
SO without further ado… these are my novels and what each one is about!
PS: at the end I have a little video treat for you too!

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Can romance develop between a Heavenly Light-Bearer and a Hellish Vampire Blood-Hunter?
The First Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” was released in January 2012 called, “Charmeine.”
Tabbruis (Tab-bree-us) is a Blood-Hunter, he drinks blood to survive. Over millennia he has wandered the Earth alone aimlessly living through many historical events.
Charmeine came to the Earth in 1997, unable to remember anything.
When Tabbruis meets Charmeine the attraction is immediate and passionate. They are polar opposites and clash together in a strongly romantic and dramatic way.
When she meets Tabbruis, Charmeine’s powers as a Light-Bearer, one who throws lightning, is triggered and grows exponentially.
Will Charmeine and Tabbruis fulfill their destinies? Will they realize their importance in both the Blood-Hunter and Light-Bearer world? 
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“Mactus”  is the Second Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series.”  The romance and action develop and deepens between our two ill-fated lovers, Tabbruis and Charmeine.
“Mactus” means well-done in Latin, and as our Tabbruis and Charmeine proclaim their love for one another, they are reminded of the daunting task before them.  However, their union is joyous and very romantic.  
Tabbruis and Charmeine’s love deepens and grows stronger.  However, they are both thrown when Charmeine is revealed to be the Queen of Light and Tabbruis is the King of Darkness!
Their son, Shane, brings an addition to the family, his fiancée, Sandra Gomez!  She bonds with Charmeine and Tabbruis instantly. 
Can Charmeine and Sandra work together to defend themselves from the powerful Elder Council Blood-Hunter Pascal’s attack?
“Mactus” is a romantic and exciting book is a page turner from the beginning to end! 
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“Accendo”  is the Third Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series.”  Reality knocks our two star-crossed lovers, Tabbruis and Charmeine into the now when they have to plan to battle the Evil Blood-Hunter Elder Council.
Charmeine is cut to the core because of Tabbruis’ lack of faith in her ability to lead. 
Will their love survive?  Will their faith in each other be tested as they begin their new life together? 
Tabbruis and Charmeine find their close relationship is challenged with unbelief and lack of trust.  The battle to freedom from the Dark and Evil forces which Lucifer has let loose on the Earth is harder than Tabbruis and Charmeine ever imagined.
Their family also suffers a serious loss.  Can they recover and pick up the pieces?  
“Accendo” is a romantic and exciting book is a page turner from the beginning to end!
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SEDITIOUS IS COMING SOON!
The Fourth Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” is “Seditious.”  This book is the continuation of Tabbruis and Charmeine’s romantic and turbulent love story and mission on Earth to battle Lucifer’s minions!
Tabbruis and Charmeine’s life at the ‘Castle Charmeine’ is blissful until reality of the ruling the Elder Council Blood-Hunters hits them in the face.
In “Seditious” Tabbruis and Charmeine find that their love is tested in the most heinous way possible. 
Then, as a one-two punch, Lord Cromwell, one of the most deadly and powerful Blood-Hunter ever has escaped the Elder Council Prison.  Lord Cromwell sends his beautiful agent to cause trouble for Tabbruis and Charmeine and wants something that they have!
Charmeine runs away from the ‘Castle Charmeine’ to forget the betrayal of her most beloved husband Tabbruis. 
Can Tabbruis win Charmeine back?  How can he make her understand?
Exciting all the way to the end!  “Seditious” will have you turning page after page in this story of passion, betrayal and seduction.
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This novel is soon to be released in 2013!
 The Fifth Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” is “Ransom.”  Can Tabbruis convince Charmeine, his love and soul-mate to take him back?  Will Charmeine be able to forget the pain of the past?
Tabbruis and Charmeine take their new family on a much needed and impromptu vacation; however, there is always a twist and turn for them to recover from.
The children of Dmitri are growing up fast and there is an addition to the ‘Castle Charmeine’.
Lord Cromwell, plans a deadly attack on the ‘Castle Charmeine’ and he takes something precious to Charmeine.  However, he wants something in exchange.
Can Charmeine and her family battle this deadly adversary?
Tabbruis and Charmeine’s family bond together to fight Lord Cromwell and more surprises are in store for the star-crossed lovers, Tabbruis and Charmeine!
A must read for all who have read “Charmeine,” “Mactus,” “Accendo,” and “Seditious” in “The Light-Bearer Series.” 
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This novel is soon to be released in 2013!
“Conundrum,” the Sixth Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series.” 
Evil never takes a holiday. The threat is more insidious than ever.  There is much more to lose!
Undoubtedly, this novel will have more of Charmeine and Tabbruis’ adventures along with their expanding family!  
It will keep you spellbound from the very first page!

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This song is how I feel about romance and I melt when I listen to it!
Enjoy and give your loved one a kiss and hug today!
Love!

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“First Kiss…” sweet snippet from “Charmeine” the First Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” (emilyguido.com)
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Gone… from “ACCENDO” the 3rd Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

Sandra said, “The radiant point for the South Taurids is found in southern constellation of Taurus!”
Charmeine shouted, “Hot damn! I think you’ve got it!” 
Sandra replied, “You bet your ass I got it!” and smiled with self-satisfaction.  Charmeine and Sandra bumped knuckles together.
Dmitri asked, “My Queen, may I have a word in edgewise?” and he frowned at Sandra.
Charmeine becoming more reserved answered, “Of course, you are my most trusted advisor Dmitri, outside of my husband.”

Dmitri said, “I am most honored,” and bowed, “I believe and most of us here who are experienced in battle, knows that the full moon will give us an advantage.  With the moon at the most radiant, the Blood-Hunters cannot hide as easily.”
Neal said, “The tactical advantage would be optimum.”
Thomas said, “The full moon is almost always attended by the entire Elder Council.”
Shane said, “I agree Char, they’re right.”
Sandra protested, “But this is very important.  We should at least listen to Mom!  She may be right!”
Charmeine looked to Tabbruis, thinking he would give her support.  However, Tabbruis said, “I believe the full moon would be our best advantage to attack.”
Then with determination Charmeine flung her shoulders back and stood tall.  As if she was reinforcing her will, she took a deep breath said in command voice, “I do not know the reason why this date and this astronomical event are important, but it is.  I trust you with my life.  I have accepted each of you as my family.  I will fight to my death to defeat the Elder Council.  How can you not have faith in what I feel or in what I say?  Do you not have confidence in your Queen?  Do I hold no credence with my family or even My Champion?”
Charmeine looked at Tabbruis for his faith.  She closed her eyes hoping Tabbruis would believe her, and reassure her.
Conversely, Charmeine heard Tabbruis say in a dismissive tone, “Darling, it is not that we do not have confidence in you, but we believe that the full moon on the 31st is our best option.”
Charmeine sternly asked, “How can you not trust me, My Champion?”

She walked at a very fast pace to the terrace.  Before leaving the Dmitri’s study, Charmeine turned and yelled to the squad, “I believe in each of you!  How can you not believe in me?”
Charmeine went out on the terrace.
Instantly, Tabbruis stood in front of her.  He started to talk but she cut him off shouting, “You!  You especially!  Do not ever call me “darling” when I am with the squad.  I want respect!”
Tabbruis said, “You have my respect but in this case, we are the more experienced fighters.  Do not get upset…”  He stopped talking because he noticed her hands beginning to light with a current.
Everyone was gathering on the terrace.
Charmeine said in a strong booming voice, “The Elder Council will not fall on August 31st, but our family will!  I know it.  I know it in my heart and in my head.  However, I will fight with my family to my death even though I know it is wrong!  It is very wrong!”
Tabbruis said in a soothing manner, “Charmeine everything is going to be fine.  We have a great plan for the battle.  We have talked it all the way through.  Darling, trust me everything will be fine.”
With a steel determination laced with disgust, Charmeine yelled, “Trust you?  Trust you?  Tabbruis I am incensed you do not trust my instincts.  What kind of love and belief do you have in me?  As long I play your game, everything will be fine?  And you call yourself, My Champion?  How dare you say you are My Champion?  My Champion would believe in me!”
Tabbruis getting angry, embarrassed and frustrated said harshly, “Charmeine you should trust MY judgment!  I am the experienced fighter.  Everyone in this squad has fought tactical battles except you Charmeine!  If I had my way Charmeine, you would not be there!  However, I am allowing you to come along even though I know I will be worrying about you, instead of the squad!”
Charmeine was more than furious; she was disappointed, saddened and disheartened.  It was clear Tabbruis really did not believe in her abilities to help win the battle.  Most of all, he did not believe in her ability to lead!
Charmeine felt like Tabbruis threw a dagger at her; the dagger implanted in her was toxic and deep.  She began to harden her heart towards him.
She thought, ‘The worst thing has happened to me; I have fallen in love with a man who does not believe in me!’
Charmeine was determined if she was ever going to be truly happy, Tabbruis had to believe in her.  However, she could tell from his green eyes encircled in black, he did not.  Tabbruis’ lack of faith in her was debilitating Charmeine.  She felt like the wound in her heart Tabbruis had inflicted was poisoning her love.  She had to leave before all the pieces of their love were burnt into ashes.  Charmeine felt her soul becoming black with despair and fear.  Her heart worked harder to pump the venom of doubt he released upon her.
Tabbruis sensed his heart was beginning to slow.  He grabbed his chest and yelled with a look of fear on his face, “Charmeine?  What is happening?  Our hearts… Our hearts are…”
The wind started to pick up and whip around her and she said with a malicious tone, “After the battle and the Elder Council is dead, my alleged Champion and husband… I will go away… alone!”
A bolt of lightning crashed down with deafening thunder and wind.
Tabbruis could see Charmeine’s ring fall as in slow motion in front of him.  As he reached out to catch the ring, Charmeine’s body was not there.
Tabbruis felt his heart barely beating, struggling to pump!
Charmeine was gone and her love was gone with her!

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HAPPY MONDAY!
This was a blot of lightning!
(excuse the pun, I just couldn’t help it)
ENJOY THIS SONG….
ONE OF MY VERY FAVORITES!
http://youtu.be/LuN6gs0AJls

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PAY IT FORWARD FRIDAY FEATURING YOU and YOUR BOOK!
Folks, I’m starting or trying to start a new promotion for my fellow authors.
I hope to feature an author on my blog every Friday and/or when you need it.
If you would like to be a guest, I would love to have you and please spread the word!
All I need are the standard requirements for a profile of an author

1. Cover pic or pics of the books you want to promote.

2. Bio with or without a Bio pic.

3. Synopsis of the book or books you would like to promote.

4. You can write your own post, I can give you questions or you can do a character interview… whatever you wish.

5. What DATE would be good for you?
That’s it! Easy and FREE promotion for you!
I have about 500 followers on WordPress
Facebook Fanpage over 4800.
I also will Twitter the guest post, but I only have 1700 follows there.
Let me know!
Email me at guido.emily@gmail.com and say Pay It Forward Friday in Subject line!
Lots of love, Emily
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Hell… from Accendo the 4th Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” (emilyguido.com)


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PAY IT FORWARD SUNDAY Featuring “DARK SPACE” by Jasper T. Scott ONLY .99 cents TODAY!

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Featuring
“DARK SPACE”
by Jasper T. Scott
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Synopsis of “DARK SPACE”

HUMANITY IS DEFEATED
Ten years ago the Sythians invaded the galaxy with one goal: to wipe out the human race.
THEY ARE HIDING Now the survivors are hiding in the last human sector of the galaxy: Dark Space—once a place of exile for criminals, now the last refuge of mankind.
THEY ARE ISOLATED The once galaxy-spanning Imperium of Star Systems is left guarding the gate which is the only way in or out of Dark Space—but not everyone is satisfied with their governance.
AND THEY ARE KILLING EACH OTHER Freelancer and ex-convict Ethan Ortane is on the run. He owes crime lord Alec Brondi 10,000 sols, and his ship is badly damaged. When Brondi catches up with him, he makes an offer Ethan can’t refuse.
Ethan must infiltrate and sabotage theValiant, the Imperial Star Systems Fleet carrier which stands guarding the entrance of Dark Space, and then his debt will be cleared.
While Ethan is still undecided about what he will do, he realizes that the Imperium has been lying and putting all of Dark Space at risk.
Now Brondi’s plan is starting to look like a necessary evil, but before Ethan can act on it, he discovers that the real plan was much more sinister than what he was told, and he will be lucky to escape the Valiant alive. . . .

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Book Trailer of “DARK SPACE”
http://youtu.be/Up8FIEZ1u9o

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5.0 out of 5 stars 
 A fast-paced space opera with shades of Battlestar Galactica  
The novel starts off setting up a lawless distopian society where the government is too weak to effectively control the darker sides of human nature. Life is cheap and organized crime has a free hand. A poignant critique of libertarian style hands-off government in my humble opinion.

Even with humanity having being nearly wiped from the galaxy, humans are still unable to unite in common purpose and instead waste their precious few resources jockeying for power. The protagonist is soon drawn unwillingly into the middle of this power struggle and a grave moral dilemma.
The plot develops and twists along quickly in an enthralling read and the universe is developed well with enough tantalizing hints of the larger picture to think that there could be a fascinating sci-fi series develop out of it.
It’s the best Scott novel yet, and I really hope the author follows up with a sequel.

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INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR JASPER T. SCOTT
How old were you when you wrote your first piece?
I was 21 when it was finished.
What was it, and in what genre? 
It was a Romance / Drama, but unfortunately the publisher would like me to keep the title under wraps for now (it’s part of a series that’s soon to be published).
What made you write it?
It was my family’s story, so it’s based on a true story, and being a new author without much experience, I felt like the real events gave me some structure to fall back on and help guide the writing process. I also thought it made a good story and deserved to be told.
What have you written since then? 
I have since written the next 5 books in the series of which that book is a part, as well as my current 3 science fiction novels, Escape, Mrythdom, and Dark Space (and one other that I may or may not decide to polish and publish).
What was the inspiration for your current book?
The inspiration for my current book . . . I would say reader responses to my first reasonable success (Escape). I wanted to write something in a similar vein, but shorter, tighter, better-edited, and overall a more professional quality.
Tell us a little about it, and where it’s available? 
Dark Space is a character-driven Space Opera. Humanity was all but wiped out by an invasion from a neighboring galaxy and now they are hiding in a sector of space that was once home only to exiled criminals. These same criminals are now threatening to overwhelm what little order remains, and our main character, Ethan, finds himself thrust into the middle of this struggle when a notorious crime lord captures his copilot and uses her to manipulate him.
Is there a particular place or setting where you get your writing ideas?
Sitting on the couch, reading someone else’s work, I soak up all the stray bits of inspiration trapped between the lines.
What made you choose either traditional or independent publishing?
Independent publishing was my first choice, mostly because I noticed that traditional publishers and book stores are going bankrupt—and fast. The big six might last a while, but if they don’t adapt, we’ll soon see the end of them, too.
If you had to choose the most important element in an author’s platform, what would it be?
Marketing. Obviously your book needs to be well-written and edited, but I’ve seen pure garbage sell like it’s written in gold ink, and there’s only one reason for that. If you can get marketing right, you can sell anything. If you can get the writing and the marketing right, you’re destined to be famous.
What mistakes have you made in regards to publishing and marketing your work, and what will you do differently in the future?
I made the mistake of writing long books and not editing or marketing enough. Despite this I found some reasonable success, and now with those obstacles removed, I’m becoming famous faster than you can say–
Do you have an idea for your next book?
Dark Space 2. It’s the sequel to my best-selling work, so it’s a logical next project, and it’ll be even better than the first!
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BIO OF JASPER T. SCOTT
Science Fiction, Fantasy & Mystery Novelist
Jasper T. Scott is the author of more than seven novels, written across various genres. He has been writing for more than seven years, but his abiding passion has always been to write science fiction and fantasy. As an avid fan of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, Jasper Scott aspires to create his own worlds to someday capture the hearts and minds of his readers as thoroughly as these franchises have.
Jasper writes his books from a sunny paradise and offers his sincerest apologies for his long absence from the rat race, but to all the noble warriors who venture out daily into the wintry cold on their way to work or school, he sends his regards: you are braver than he.

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He was born on Cinco de Mayo…

He was born on Cinco de Mayo, May 5, 1920, in Matamoros, Mexico on the border of the United States near a town of Brownsville, Texas.
His mother was a very young and beautiful girl named Ione.  She worked at a ranch in the kitchen outside of Brownsville, Texas.  She became pregnant by a ranch hand who lived in Brownsville, Texas.  The ranch hand did not marry her, and she was left to fend for herself.

Being very poor, she had no where to go.  She relied on the Catholic Missionaries to help her through the confinement of childbirth.
Julio was born half Mexican and half American.  In Mexico, children like this were called, “Mestizo” or the American version, “Mullato.”  Connotations in both cultures were half-breed.  He was never accepted by his people.
After he was born his mother worked hard to support them enough to eat.
In his life, the only person who loved him in Mexico was his mother. She did try her best to take care of him and give him love.
Since his mother was still young and pretty, she caught the eye of an older, wealthy banker in Matamoros.  They married, even though she did not love him.

His step-father never accepted him.  Julio was constantly abused by his step-father and the local people.
Julio was treated like an outcast, reprobate, tramp, untouchable, and vagabond.  He was literally spit on in the streets of his hometown.
He never went to school.  
At an early age, 13, he left home to try to make it on his own.
He learned how to fix cars and made enough pesos to survive.
In Mexico, he never had three meals a day, shoes that fit or any new clothes.  He slept at the garage where he learned to become a mechanic.  He taught himself how to read just enough to understand some written language.
Julio was only proud of one thing, being born on Cinco de Mayo. The fifth of May commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867).  Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States. Julio used to say, “God made a birthday party for me every 5th of May!”
On December 8, 1941, the United States declared war, but the United States was at war on December 7, 1941, at about 7:55 AM when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
The United States Army posted offers to any able-bodied Mexican who wished to join could earn United States citizenship.

Julio saw the posters and went to Albuquerque, New Mexico and signed up.  He was naturalized and began serving his tour.
When Julio went to boot camp, he thought he had gone to Heaven.  He was GIVEN three meals, plus snacks and cigarettes.  He was GIVEN more than one pair of NEW shoes.  He was GIVEN more than one set of clothes.  He was GIVEN access to shower and facilities.  He was GIVEN a cot to sleep in out of the elements.  He was GIVEN free medical and dental care. He was GIVEN a fair shake and treated like all the other soldiers. On top of that, he was GIVEN American dollars!
All he had to do was fight!
Julio seemed like this was more than fair to him, he had fought all his life.  Fighting against Germans didn’t bother him in the least.  He had so much zeal and love for his NEW country, the United States, that he won several combat medals including the Purple Heart.  When he was discharged, he was labeled as a Disabled Veteran.
However, he worked for the L&N Railroad for thirty years.
He disembarked from the Army boat at New York City and got a job on the L & N Railroad in Indiana. He stopped at a diner in Ohio.
Julio met a very beautiful and gorgeous woman named Mary.  They married shortly after.  They settled in the bustling railroad and shipping town of Evansville, Indiana, and had eight children.
Julio was so proud to be an American that he never spoke Spanish unless he cussed. He used the name Joseph instead of Julio. He learned to read and write English. He flew the American flag outside his house until the day he died.  He wanted his children to ONLY speak English.  He would tell his children over and over how lucky they had it.
But the one thing that would make Julio’s eyes glimmer with proud remembrance was that he was born on Cinco de Mayo, 1920!
Julio had a lot of baggage and damage from his warped childhood.  For this, it made his relationship with his family strained at best.
Julio would have been 93 on Cinco de Mayo.
You have been gone for a long time, but it seems like yesterday. Happy Birthday Dad!  Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Lots of love, Emily.

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Pay it Forward Friday Featuring “VAMPIRE SYNDROME” by Author Daven Anderson

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My review of
“Vampire Syndrome”
by Daven Anderson
Jack Wendell is a person with Down’s Syndrome and a Gold Medal Special Olympics runner!  He is bit one night by a rabid vampire and the adventure begins there. 
Jack finds there is a world that he never knew about but in books and that wasn’t even right.  There are vampires who are human and then there are vampires who are alien called, “Pures.” 
Now, the human vampires have a rule that any vampire which is mentally handicapped is put to death. 
So, needless to say, Jack is on the run for his life from a merciless venerator, (vampire law-keeper) Damien. 
What makes it more confusing for Jack is that Damien’s wife, Lilith, is the Vampire President! 
She wants to save Jack but Damien wants Jack DEAD! 

Now, Lilith is not all warm and loving… no way!  She is just as twisted and ruthless as her husband, Damien.  They have a small love and big hate relationship.  Damien and Lilith are constantly one-upping each other.  Damien with his mistress and Lilith with her covertly hiding Jack.  The power-play between these unsavory characters was vicious.
Damien can’t get Jack so he calls in the “Big Guns” from Romania to catch him called Zetania!  She is an accomplished venerator and very skilled to bring Jack in.
However, what Damien doesn’t know is that she is working on the slide for Lilith…  How can Jack survive?  Will he be able to change the world of human vampires?  Will he make them accept him the way he is?
My thoughts
“Vampire Syndrome” by Daven Anderson is a ground-breaking and unbelievable vampire story. 
I was taken aback at how he was able to actually capture Jack’s thought process so clearly.  I have a brother who is mentally handicapped and the words and actions were so similar… it was like my brother was talking.  I also thought Jack was the only hero of the book.  The vampires were so twisted on either side and Jack was the only light to make both sides come together. 
I was amazed by some of the action sequences because they were so well detailed and drawn out.  Mr. Anderson’s writing is well-thought out and kept moving.  There was something on each page of my Kindle that made you want to hit the arrow button to the other page.  I was spellbound by “Vampire Syndrome.” 
The point of view was textbook and easy to read.  Mr. Anderson depicted word pictures that made my imagination fly.  The characters were three-dimensional and fluid.  Critically, I thought the book to be almost perfect.
Please be aware “Vampire Syndrome” has two versions one is YOUNG ADULT and one is EROTIC.
However, if you are a Paranormal Fan like me and want a pioneering, innovative and action packed vampire story, “Vampire Syndrome” is for you! 
For this and so much more, I give Daven Anderson’s “Vampire Syndrome” a hearty five star rating!  
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“Vampire Syndrome”
Synopsis

Can Special Oympics champion Jack Wendell survive, now that he’s been turned into a vampire?
All Jack wants is to be accepted as a valued member of the vampire community. But he can’t do this when Chief Venator (vampire law enforcer) Damien Tepesh has ordered Jack to be killed.
Fortunately, Jack wins the respect of a powerful ally. Lilith Morrigan, President of the Vampires, hides Jack from the ruthless Venators and gives him a chance to prove his worth. But she cannot stop her husband Damien from targeting Jack.
Damien summons Romania’s Chief Venator Zetania Vinescu to Colorado to help him hunt Jack.  Lilith over-rides her husband and orders Zetania to protect Jack from the Venators.
As Damien and Lilith battle over control of Jack, a new threat emerges. A space-alien Pure vampire has come to Colorado, specifically to kidnap Jack.  Even if Damien and Lilith settle their differences, can they keep Jack safe from the Pures?

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Interview with Daven Anderson
WELCOME Daven!

Please share about how in the world did you come up with the idea for  “Vampire Syndrome”?
On June 13, 2009, I finished reading “Breaking Dawn.” I found the ending to be flat, and I thought, “I could write something better that that.” By the time I went to bed that night, I had the basic storyline and my four main characters (Jack, Damien, Lilith and Zetania) clearly defined in my mind.
“Vampire Syndrome”  is so different from what I’ve ever read before.  What was the thought process behind it?  Did you have to do research into the condition of Down’s syndrome?
I have worked side-by-side with special-needs individuals (Down Syndrome, autistic, etc.) for over twenty years. The grocery industry makes notable efforts to employ special-needs individuals and use their skills to the best advantage for all concerned. Special-needs individuals are valuable members of our team, just like anyone else. When they work as a team with everyone else, it builds their self-esteem and gives them a sense a purpose in the world. That’s what we all want, really!
When you have worked with special-needs persons for as long as I have, I have done all the “research” I could ever need to do simply by observing them, interacting with them, and being friends with them.  As Yogi Berra said, “You can observe a lot just by watching.”
I have a brother who is mentally handicapped.  I know from experience how my brother was treated.  I was always in defense of him and taking care of him… even though he was older.  Can you share some of your personal thought about Down’s syndrome and how our society lifts or lets down the handicapped?
I could write a non-fiction book or three simply from my experiences at work. One of our special-needs employees was featured in a local newspaper article for his outstanding customer service skills. Does it get any better than that? On the darker side, we once had to call the police to deal with a pack of youths who were bullying an autistic employee and physically preventing him from collecting our shopping carts. Not the best idea when the police station is one block away from our store! Over a dozen cop cars showed up.
The saddest thing is when you get that rare customer who is prejudiced against special-needs individuals. One obviously biased woman asked me to get another sacker to finish bagging her order. I refused to do so, and I told her “*** is doing his job correctly.” I refused to put up with her degrading treatment, because *** is not just my co-worker, he is my friend.
One of the most important points I make in my book is that cunning and quick wit do not equal wisdom. Damien and Lilith excel in cunning and quick-witted strategy, but many of their actions are not wise. In terms of their actions, Jack is the wisest character in my book. He is the only one who always does what he should be doing.
In our everyday lives, most all of us will know at least one “smart” person who makes bad choices. What my novel shows you is that wisdom is not defined by a person’s I.Q. score. The special-needs people I’ve worked with for twenty years are some of the wisest people I will ever know.

If someone else was describing  “Vampire Syndrome”  what would they say?
“It sure is original.” I think I’ve succeeded in crafting a novel where even its harshest critics will have to concede that it is at least an original concept, and that I wrote it the way I wanted to do it.
The feedback I’ve received has been much better than I thought. I was worried that some people would be turned off by the harsh nature of Damien and Lilith’s antagonistic marriage relationship, which is basically a vampire version of “War Of The Roses” or “Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry.” Then I combined that with Jack, who is a vampire version of “Forrest Gump.” Not the most obvious combination, I admit, but it sure is original!
I love this question because you never know what you will come up with… what random fact about yourself that would surprise your fans and our readers?
I am a big fan of the TV series “Xena: Warrior Princess.”
Why are you drawn to be a great Author of Paranormal? Why Vampires especially?
Explaining thousands of years of worldwide vampire folklore in scientific and rational terms was the most enjoyable challenge I’ve had in my life. I ended up with two types of vampires, humans and the alien “Pures.” I couldn’t rationalize, in scientific terms, the human body changing enough to combust in sunlight, generate inner gravity to cling to walls and ceilings, or to suddenly become garlic-averse after years of eating garlic as a normal human. But when you have an alien race, all of these become easy to explain. If the Pures’ home planet had full cloud cover, they did not evolve with a tolerance for direct UV radiation from sunlight. No life form on Earth (that I know of) generates its own inner gravitational forces, but the Pures are aliens. And their home planet has no acidic plants such as onions or garlic, meaning the Pures did not evolve with a tolerance for same.
Some people will say the scariest thing about my novel is that all my explanations of this folklore make sense.
Who are your favorite authors and why?
Philip K. Dick.  The closer we get to his visions of the future, the more we realize how right he was. By the time “Minority Report” came out as a movie, everyone in the audience knew those personalized advertising holograms will soon be possible.
William Shakespeare.  The human conditions he expresses are timeless. 
If you could live during any period in time, when would it be and who would you be?
Right now. It’s an exciting time to be an author, living in the greatest period of literary change since the Gutenberg Press was invented.

Do you have a day job?  If so, how does your writing fit in?
My working closely for with special-needs people for over twenty years in the grocery business has allowed me to craft a uniquely realistic first-person point of view, seen through the eyes of a special-needs person. So far, every reader of Vampire Syndrome who has a special-needs family member or friend has agreed that Jack’s point of view is right on target.
And, working in the retail grocery business for that length of time will educate you about everything you would ever want to know about human nature, whether you wished to learn it or not.
Can you can share with us about books you have written after  “Vampire Syndrome”?
I’m working on “Vampire Conspiracy”, the second novel of the ”Vampire Syndrome” trilogy. And “Sisters Of The Alpha Moon”, a novel about an all-female werewolf pack.
It will be quite a task to re-invent the werewolf universe in the same manner that I did for vampires in “Vampire Syndrome.” Including a more precise explanation for what silver bullets actually do to their kind.
Daven, THANK YOU being a guest on ”FANGS and HEARTS” week!
I’m thrilled to be here. Thank YOU for this wonderful interview!
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Daven Anderson Bio:
After forty-plus years of reading other people’s books, Daven Anderson was finally motivated to create his own. Daven’s close working relationships with special-needs individuals led him to create character Jack Wendell, the world’s first dignified, sympathetic special-needs vampire hero.
Daven’s love of black comedies led him to create characters Damien Tepesh and Lilith Morrigan. Selfish, battling, power-tripping spouses who are the perfect foils for Jack’s generous heart and his earnest truth.  Daven’s admiration of those who persevere against social prejudice led him to create Zetania Vinescu, Gypsy vampire and Jack’s protector.  Daven’s love of musclecars and the open road led to the vampires’ high-octane adventures all across the beautiful state of Colorado.
Last but not least, Daven’s extensive computers skills brought Vampire Syndrome to your e-reader!
STALKER LINKS FOR DAVEN:
Blog Link:
http://vampiresyndrome.wordpress.com/
Goodreads Link:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16094869-vampire-syndrome
Smashwords Link:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/219620
Public E-Mail:
author@vampiresyndrome.net

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Snippet of  “Vampire Syndrome”
Goodbye Gruel World
Jack Wendell:
Is this the end of my life? Am I gonna die? The girl in the pink tank-top shoves me down to the ground and bares her fangs. This can’t be. Vampires are just in books and movies. And she’s wearing a big cross, too. Aren’t Vampires afraid of crosses?
I fight to slip free from her grip. She’s shrieking like a wounded animal as she tries to bite my neck. Just as I get my left arm free, she grabs it. The girl twists my arm behind my back, leans down and bites my neck hard.
Her fangs sink in. The pain sends shock waves through my upper body. I can feel her sucking blood out of my neck vein.
Gross.
Three people run up to us, grab the girl and try to pull her off of me. A tall guy wraps his arms around her torso and yells “Let him go!”
At last, the people manage to pull the screaming girl off me. I push myself up from the pavement and run down Lowell Boulevard, to get back to my group home. And get as far as I can from that mad, biting lady.
What the hell just happened? One moment, I was running practice laps on the Mullen High School track. Next thing I knew, some crazy lady with Vampire teeth jumped on me and bit my neck. Hard.
I look back. No one’s after me. Good. I slow down from my running and start to walk.
Her teeth were probably fake, but they were sharp enough to pierce my skin. I reach up to my neck and feel the bite area.
Just a few drops of blood are on my fingertips. That’s odd. I should be bleeding a lot more, ’cause she sunk her teeth in deep. I’ve had paper cuts that bled a lot more than this, and they hardly hurt at all. My neck is still sore.
Could she have been a real Vampire? I don’t think so. I look west toward the mountains. The sun hasn’t even gone down yet. Vampires can’t go out in sunlight, or they’d burn up.
Sirens, in the distance. I bet they’re cops going to arrest that crazy lady. Good. She needs to go to jail. Jumping on people and biting them is an assault charge, like I saw on Cops.
She might kick the policemen and bite them, too, like the long-haired shirtless guy did in that trailer park episode.
I’m walking uphill on Lowell Boulevard. Feels like I’m in slow motion. Oxford Street can’t be more than two blocks away, but it’s taking forever for me to get there.
My head feels like it’s floating in space. But I’m not dizzy, like I was the first time I got off a roller coaster. I was seven years old. I could barely stand up after I rode Mister Twister. Right now, I’m walking just fine. It just seems like time’s standing still.

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RUNNING ON EMPTY for Jack!
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PAY IT FORWARD FRIDAY FEATURING YOU and YOUR BOOK!
Folks, I’m starting a new promotion for my fellow authors.  I hope to feature an author on my blog every Friday.  If you would like to be a guest, I would love to have you and please spread the word!
All I need are the standard requirements for a profile of an author

1. Cover pic or pics of the books you want to promote.

2. Bio with or without a Bio pic.

3. Synopsis of the book or books you would like to promote.

4. You can write your own post, I can give you questions or you can do a character interview… whatever you wish.

5. What DATE would be good for you?
That’s it! Easy and FREE promotion for you!
I have about 500 followers on WordPress, Facebook Fanpage over 4800. I also will Twitter the guest post, but I only have 1700 follows there.
Let me know!
Email me at guido.emily@gmail.com and say Pay It Forward Friday in Subject line!
Lots of love, Emily


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Fear… from “MACTUS” 2nd Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

Tabbruis’ heart was full of love and joy.  He sat on the bed and catched his breath.
He knew Charmeine was still soaking in the bathtub.
He walked to his dresser and took out a box, and spied two rings and retreived them with a big smile on his face.
Tabbruis got undressed and put on silk pajamas and a matching silk robe.  He slipped the ring into his robe pocket and opened the door to the porch.  The air from the Black Sea was gently cooling down the suite. 
He smelled all sorts of scents.  He especially could smell the scent of roses, coming from the bath Charmeine was taking.
He called the kitchen and asked for some food to be brought up with Ţuică and a crystal decanter of blood.  He rather liked the way Neal drank it and wanted to savor it again that way.  He had always deprived himself of riches and extravagances; however, with someone to share with, it seemed like so much fun.
A knock at the door brought Tabbruis out of his revelries.  He opened it, and Thomas brought in a cart stocked with all sorts of fruits, cheeses, nuts and of course, the Ţuică in one decanter and blood in another decanter.  As if they read his mind, on the cart there was a small vase full of red roses.
“Thomas, were you able to bring the Coke?”
“Oh yes, it is in the cooler on the second level, Tabbruis
“I am in your debt.  Thank you for this kindness.”
Thomas smiled and said, “Welcome and enjoy!” and left.
Tabbruis took a couple of the roses and picked the petals off of the stem and spread them out over the bed and put some on the pillows.  He took the cart out to the terrace.  He filled two glasses with the plum wine, Ţuică.

Getting a funny feeling about what he was going to do… he was nervous!
He was nervous about asking the woman he already knew to be his wife and he had a child with, if he could marry her properly in a ceremony with witnesses.  He felt a flip in his stomach and hoped she would say yes and thought, ‘Oh God, what if she refuses me?’  Tabbruis thought his heart would break in half if she did.
Tabbruis sat on a lounge chair and closed his eyes.  He began to push his fears away because he knew Charmeine was his and he was hers.  As Tabbruis relaxed, his mind unraveled and he began to sleep and dream of Charmeine.
*****
Charmeine soaked in the bath relaxing every muscle of her body.  She kept thinking about what she must do to protect her family.  She could not bear one person being sacrificed for her existence.  A few days ago, Shane was a normal young man who was her best-friend, an adopted brother.  Now, he was her son who had this immortal curse of being a Light-Bearer and Blood-Hunter in one.  She knew Shane always felt like an outcast.  More like a ‘no one’, who had no one.  She felt like that also.
Charmeine got up out of the tub and patted herself down.  She felt restless and guilty because so many of the people she loved were willing to sacrifice themselves for her.  Charmeine went to the mirror and started brushing her wet hair and thought how she couldn’t let their destruction be because of her.  Charmeine spied a robe on a shelf and wrapped it over herself.  She felt like crying but she had no more tears.
Charmeine just got a family and home.  Now, she had to sacrifice it all for them.  She opened the door to the bathroom quietly in case Tabbruis was asleep, she did not want wake him.  Charmeine looked at the bed and it had rose petals scattered on it.  Even on the pillow cases.  Quietly she said to herself, ‘Oh God, I love Tabbruis so much.  Please help me keep him safe.’
She had to discover a way to get out of the castle compound, find the Elder Council and give herself up.  Charmeine believed that the Elder Council would let Tabbruis, Neal and Dmitri alone if she gave them what they wanted… herself.  She had to sacrifice herself to save them all.
Charmeine was so thankful the Elder Council did not know about Shane.  She thought, ‘God knows what the Elder Council would do to Shane.’  She knew Tabbruis or Shane would gladly martyr themselves to save her.  However, she was bound and determined not to let that happen.  In frustration, she thought, ‘Damn it to Hell!’ 
She walked over to the dresser and looked tentatively in the drawer.  She couldn’t believe Tabbruis had the room ready for her with clothes just like he did at the hotel.  Seeing the underwear and socks, she put them on.  Charmeine went to the closet, got pair of jeans and a light pullover.  She went back into the bathroom and slipped on her tennis shoes.
Charmeine didn’t know where she was going or even when she would get the opportunity, but she needed to case the grounds to see if there was a way she could escape.  She slipped out the master suite door down the elaborate hallway.  She came to the outer door of the wing of the castle and slowly pushed the door open.
She slinked through the hallway walking slow and looking around.  She saw the stairs she climbed earlier and clung to the wall inching her way down the long stairwell.  It came out in the front entry hall.
The staircase was dimly lit and the moon was beating down through the windows on the sides of the entrance.

She knew if she left out that way all the sensors would to start to alarm the men in security.
To her right was a Grand Hall, and remembered passing it earlier. Charmeine thought there might be a door or window that she could eventually make an exit by in it.
Instantly when she walked into the Grand Hall, she noticed it was richly furnished.
The room had all sorts of stately pictures on the walls. She recognized the famous people in history like Mahatma Gandhi, President John F. Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth I, and then on another wall Abraham Lincoln, Mother Theresa and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Her heart warmed to know that there were some people in this world that recognized greatness in any age, sex or religion.

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We are brothers and sisters who need each other.
In today’s troubled world, when I reach out, I am rewarded with a good feeling in my gut…
Today try to reach out to one person and you will make a difference in their life
I sang “Black and White” as a solo to a rousing crowd… 
I love the lyrics!  Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/y_2YcMlKVPQ

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PAY IT FORWARD FRIDAY FEATURING YOU and YOUR BOOK!
Folks, I’m starting or trying to start a new promotion for my fellow authors.
I hope to feature an author on my blog every Friday.
If you would like to be a guest, I would love to have you and please spread the word!
All I need are the standard requirements for a profile of an author

1. Cover pic or pics of the books you want to promote.

2. Bio with or without a Bio pic.

3. Synopsis of the book or books you would like to promote.

4. You can write your own post, I can give you questions or you can do a character interview… whatever you wish.

5. What DATE would be good for you?
That’s it! Easy and FREE promotion for you!
I have about 500 followers on WordPress
Facebook Fanpage over 4800.
I also will Twitter the guest post, but I only have 1700 follows there.
Let me know!
Email me at guido.emily@gmail.com and say Pay It Forward Friday in Subject line!
Lots of love, Emily
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Screams… from “MACTUS” 3rd Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

Charmeine  went into the Formal Reception Hall.  She was bowled over when she saw the rich décor of the Formal Reception Hall.
It was chucked full of antiques and gold-guild paneling which represented something of a Russian influence.  She walked quietly as she turned her head up inspecting a painting of Alexander the Great.  Then she saw the ceiling and her heart began to flutter.

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The ceiling had been painted with a mural of God casting Lucifer out of Heaven. Charmeine began to shiver and shake.
Her stomach turned sour and nauseous.  She reached to get to a chair and sit down.
Flashes of light rushed before her eyes…
As in a dream, she could see mist and clouds before her.  In dreamy far off voices, Charmeine could hear screaming and commands being given, “Bring down the gate…” 

Angels were rushing past her knocking her from side to side.  She could hear her own screams, shouting and a baby crying.  Charmeine instinctively grabbed her arms as if the baby was in them. 
Flashes of fire were raining down all around her.  Charmeine could hear her own self yelling, “NO!  Do not close the gate!  He is not here!” 
She saw her put down the child in her arms to run to the Gatekeeper.  She saw herself begging him, “Tabbruis!  He is not here.  NO!  PLEASE!”
Then in a flash, the vision fizzled and she was left shuddering and shaking.   She put her hands over her face and bent down putting her hands and head on her lap.  She rocked herself gently back and forth.  Charmeine felt a stabbing pain go through her like a knife.  She just sat murmuring, “He’s not here.  He’s not here.  Oh God, he wasn’t there.”  She did not cry Charmeine had no more tears to cry.
Charmeine heard a voice say, “He was not with you then, but he is with you now child.”  Over by the window she saw the elusive, Dmitri.
He was extremely tall, dark and stately with a physique like Tabbruis.
Charmeine straightened herself up still trembling.  She said, “I don’t know what just happened.”
Dmitri lifted his eyebrows and said with a smile, “Oh my dear, you know.” 
He walked over to the Ball Room and quipped with a knowing grin, “Come child, your family awaits you.”
With that, he left and walked out.

Charmeine threw back her hair and slowly got up out of the chair.  She went over to the mirror on the wall by the door and she was pale as a ghost.  Determined not to great her family in such a state, she straightened her shoulders and pinched her cheeks into color.  She took a big breath and went through the Ball Room.
At the end, she saw huge door opening to the sun-drenched porch. As Charmeine approached the light, she smiled as big as she could.

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Realization of terror…
When we used to watch the news in the late 60′s and 70′s
there were terrible and horrible happenings  of war and civil unrest coming across our black and white TVs…
I used that as I was writing this passage and how out of control I felt back then…
helpless to help those in need… 
helpless to stop the oppression…
“Broken Wings” has been one of my favorite songs and I just get misty listening to the lyrics.  
Today… take time to hug those care about and be secure in their love!
 
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PAY IT FORWARD FRIDAY FEATURING YOU and YOUR BOOK!
Folks, I’m starting or trying to start a new promotion for my fellow authors.
I hope to feature an author on my blog every Friday.
If you would like to be a guest, I would love to have you and please spread the word!
All I need are the standard requirements for a profile of an author

1. Cover pic or pics of the books you want to promote.

2. Bio with or without a Bio pic.

3. Synopsis of the book or books you would like to promote.

4. You can write your own post, I can give you questions or you can do a character interview… whatever you wish.

5. What DATE would be good for you?
That’s it! Easy and FREE promotion for you!
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Facebook Fanpage over 4800.
I also will Twitter the guest post, but I only have 1700 follows there.
Let me know!
Email me at guido.emily@gmail.com and say Pay It Forward Friday in Subject line!
Lots of love, Emily
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Battle… from “ACCENDO” 3rd Novel “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

“Take my sword. We can hold them back.” Shane threw the sword to her while he shocked a Guard coming to attack her.
Sandra took the sword and hollered with no fear, “Affirmative!” She was smiling wide, and her eyes were open with determination. She presented her weapon like a Sword Master and began to slice through the Guards punching and kicking at the same time.
When the Guards attacked Shane, he shocked and bit them making them bleed.
Charmeine, Tabbruis and Shane were fighting to cover Sandra, but…
It was too late!
*****
In all but a second, a wind came through, and Sandra’s headless body fell to the ground of the Acropolis.
“NO!” Shane wailed, and his whole body lit up with glowed white heat.
Charmeine and Tabbruis were looking around for the murderer while they were covering for Shane.
A sinister laugh came across in a gust of wind. The squad saw Sandra’s head dangling by her hair in Pascal’s bloody hand.
“NO! SANDRA!” Shane growled ferociously. His eyes blazed with fire and his body glowed with electric current. He fell down on his hands and knees, like the air had been kicked out of him.
This was the most excruciating pain and anguish Charmeine had ever witnessed. Her heart was bleeding for her son and daughter.
Tabbruis stood beside Shane fighting off as many Guards as he could.
Neal, Thomas, Dmitri, and the Blood-Hunter they freed, came to their aid.
With vengeance in Charmeine’s heart, she shot off after Pascal.
He saw her eyes glowed white with revenge. He dropped Sandra’s head and vanished.
Dmitri collected Sandra’s bloody torso and head while fighting off the Guards.
Charmeine flew after Pascal, and his speed was nothing for her flight. He tried to hide behind one of the many large stones around the Acropolis. She flew to the ground and sneered, “Pascal you will die,” and threw lightening which blew through the rock.
In an instant of superhuman speed, Pascal ran beside Charmeine, and put her hands in a vice grip like he had done on the terrace.
Charmeine couldn’t believe she was in this position again. Her hands were sparking, but she couldn’t throw a shock.
Pascal cupped her chin, and she withered away from him. In his English accent which sickened her, he said, “Charmeine, my sweet little Angel. I do not want to kill you. I want you and I come to an alliance,” as he swept his fingers over her chin.
“Alliance?  Never!  You are going to pay for your crimes in the Lake of Fire and Torment in Hell.”
“You will yield Charmeine.”
With a big dose of sarcasm she said, “Didn’t you listen when you were told to go to the GAP? You look like Little Jack Horner…”
Pascal tugged at her arms violently.
She winced with pain.
“Ah, you can joke all you want my darling. However, you do not know how great my power is. I can murder every Elder Council member if I chose to. I am the most powerful Blood-Hunter on the Earth. If you and I join, we can rule in peace.”
Illumination came across her face, and she trembled in disgust. “Yes, now I get it… the Prophecy… You want to be the King of Darkness and Night? However, you don’t want peace. You want world domination over all…Blood-Hunters, Light-Bearers and humans. I am nothing but a stepping stone in your lust for power.”
“It is only fitting Charmeine. I am the most powerful Elder, and you are the most powerful Light-Bearer. If we become…” and he raked his eyes over her, “intimate, then we can marry and rule together. We would be invincible.  Even GOD could not have dominion over us.” He reached his hand over chin, down her neck, to the top of her chest and growled in desire.
She was stunned. To even suggest this was sacrilegious and blasphemous to God. She was also revolted. Then she felt his vile hands wonder on her body. She knew he was ready to attack her. With as much calmness as she could muster, she said, “You are truly insane. God is all-powerful and even thinking about it is wicked.  You are truly an agent of Lucifer. Now, I am sure of my mission on Earth… you must die!”
Pascal growled in anger and tightened his grip which made waves of pain in her hands and arms.
“You smarmy worm, I have my King. No one or no ‘THING’ will ever take his place.” With pride and dignity she said, “I am Mrs. Tabbruis Hunter. He is the true ‘King of Darkness and Night’. We are joined on Earth as we were in Heaven.”
Just then Pascal could sense her heart was not beating right.  He sensed her relationship was in trouble because her heart skipped a beat whenever she mentioned her husband. “Oh tsk, tsk Charmeine, what is the matter? Are you having trouble with the hubby? Has he failed you? Now with me, you will be totally satisfied.” He put his long slender nose to her neck and smelled her scent. He rubbed his body up against her.
She became nauseous and the bile rode up to the top of her neck. She realized that he intended to rape her right then, and she became terrified at the thought.
“I have wanted you ever since the first minute I touched you. I have dreamed of your body and how you will enjoy me.”  His eyes became black with lust.
With all the bravado she could muster, she yelled, “Never will you lay one finger on me, you filthy pig!”
“Marry me or you will be preparing your precious Tabbruis’ death shroud. He will not live long, if you refuse me,” and ground his thighs against her.
“Pascal, I will see your dead body on the ground before anything happens to Tabbruis. I promise you, this is the last time you will ever lay a finger on me.” With that, she bent down, swiped his legs, and he fell like a slimy fish on the ground. She stood away from him as her hands threw electric currents to his body. “Ha! Those eight buck Judo lessons paid off.”
Just then, Charmeine heard the squad yelling while battling the Guards, and for a second, she became worried.
This distraction was all Pascal needed to run.
She flew in the air after him, but he disappeared. She hovered over the Acropolis looking for him.
“My Queen! Look out!” Neal shouted.
With that, she felt it… a red hot pain sliced through her, but she did not know what it was. The hotness went from her heart through her shoulder. She looked down and swiped her fingers where it hurt. She saw her hand was saturated in blood and smelled the familiar metallic aroma. She realized an arrow had gone through her body with the end sticking out in front. Still flying and throwing lightning, she could only do use her right hand. Like in slow motion, she started to lose power and plummeted to the Earth.
She saw Pascal smiling and laughing waiting for her to fall with a crossbow in his hands.
Like a hunter would wait for the duck or quail to hit the ground, he mouthed the words, “His death shroud. Tabbruis will die.”

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I’m shaking!  WOW!  
I haven’t read this passage in a long time.  
Geez Louise!  I feel like I am in the battle with my characters.  
I wonder if you all feel like that???

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PAY IT FORWARD FRIDAY FEATURING YOU and YOUR BOOK!
Folks, I’m starting or trying to start a new promotion for my fellow authors.
I hope to feature an author on my blog every Friday.
If you would like to be a guest, I would love to have you and please spread the word!
All I need are the standard requirements for a profile of an author

1. Cover pic or pics of the books you want to promote.

2. Bio with or without a Bio pic.

3. Synopsis of the book or books you would like to promote.

4. You can write your own post, I can give you questions or you can do a character interview… whatever you wish.

5. What DATE would be good for you?
That’s it! Easy and FREE promotion for you!
I have about 500 followers on WordPress
Facebook Fanpage over 4800.
I also will Twitter the guest post, but I only have 1700 follows there.
Let me know!
Email me at guido.emily@gmail.com and say Pay It Forward Friday in Subject line!
Lots of love, Emily
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No spark… from “ACCENDO” 3rd novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

Tabbruis watched his love and life walk over the dune toward the tunnels and parking lot. He could not do anything and was powerless against her immovable electric current. “Charmeine! Release me now! Charmeine!” He looked at her golden hair lit by the sun while the wind gently blew through it. Her curvaceous body was reciting a siren’s call to him. He was excited just by her presence.
Almost to the tunnel, she turned and threw her voice.  While a 100 feet away, she whispered, “Oh yes, I have another power now. I know you can hear me. I found the limo.”
He watched as she threw a flourish with her finger, and he was released.
Instantly, he was in front of her. “Do not walk away from me! Do not walk away from me ever!”
 “Tabbruis, I want my life back. I’m returning to Long Island to teach. I just want to be Charleen again. This life… our life, will never work. If I am truly the Queen of Light, I should have been able to defend myself in the Jones Beach parking lot. I should have never relied on you to take care of me.  Before I met you, I never relied on anyone and was fine.  It is the truth I didn’t fit in this human world. However, I’m not cut out for your world either. If I was truly your soul mate, you would have stood by me. I don’t know what I was thinking by marrying you. As far as the ring on your finger, its properties are not precious metals to me, but cheap pennyweights.”
What Charmeine said cut Tabbruis to his core. He was shocked. His heart was encased almost totally now. He could not feel it even pump. However, he had to get through to her.  She could not leave him. “Charmeine, my love,” and took her hand.
They both saw… her hand did not spark!
She looked at him through tired hooded eyes. “I don’t spark for you anymore Tabbruis. My heart is dead, like my love is dead.”
“Charmeine, do you not understand you cannot leave me? Part of your heart lives in me, and part of my heart lives in you. We are joined. We are not whole when we are separated; therefore, we cannot live apart.”
She gently took his face in her hands and looked into his eyes. “Tabbruis, I will admit to being in love with you so deeply I do not know where I end and you begin. However, I think of you as my rock, my cool shade tree on a hot summer’s day, and my ocean which is always dependable with the waves coming in and out of shore. Inside in my heart, I am hurt because I know you do not trust or believe in me, and most of all, you lied to me.”
She ran her fingertips with a feather light touch over his lips when he tried to talk. “You see Tabbruis, I depend on you to be my rock, I depend on you to be my shade tree, and I depend on you to be my ocean. When you do not believe in me or lie, my rock falls into pebbles, my tree withers and my ocean dries up.”
She was exhausted and hungry and her eyelids became heavy for want of sleep. “We should get to the airport for the battle. I flew here two days ago and not slept or eaten.”  She wearily walked through the tunnel to the parking lot. She turned around and looked at him. The air was blowing through his chestnut brown hair with highlights of blonde and auburn all around it. His eyes seemed like pools of green liquid emeralds. He was standing with both of his feet out and his arms folded over his chest like a shield. ‘Even now, he is nothing but a work of art in the flesh.’ Her body wanted to run to him and get lost in his arms. However, she turned around and kept walking toward the limo while tears were streaming down her face.

Tabbruis was traumatized. She was his wife in Heaven and on Earth. They belonged together. He loved her and burned with a fire in his belly to be with her. He thought, ‘Why had Charmeine not trusted my judgments? I am the person with the military experience.’ However, he was livid because she was going to leave him.
He would be lost without her. His life revolved around this very beautiful and complex creature. His light, breath, laughter, and love were inside her. She was the only woman he had ever let his defenses down with on Earth.  He needed her more than she would ever know. When she left the castle, it was a wonder he had not lost his mind. He got into the limo after her.

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A Day Without Tabbruis’ love Charmeine, is an Eternity!

 

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