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January 2, 2013

Death of a Heart….

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Hameal said, “I knew you would come but it is so dangerous. How can we escape?”
“Let me worry about that,” Nemamiah said.
Dmitri could not detect other Blood-Hunters in the in the immediate vicinity. He led the way slowly out of the prison.
Once they were outside the prison walls, Nemamiah put Hameal on the ground and started to rip open his wrist to feed Hameal.
Dmitri said to Nemamiah, “Please Brother, we have to put distance between us and the prison, we cannot stop.”
“Hameal cannot live much longer if he is not healed,” Nemamiah whispered.
The holding cell were Hameal had been was discovered empty. The Temple Guards sounded the prison alarm.
Just then, Tabbruis saw the Elder Temple Guards in pursuit and yelled, “GO!”
With superhuman speed, all were in a time warp running. However, Nemamiah’s size made him slow compared to Tabbruis and Dmitri.
Nemamiah hollered, “We have to fight, I cannot run fast enough to get away!”
“I will take Hameal!” Tabbruis yelled.
Unfettered of Hameal’s weight, Nemamiah was faster and barely able to keep up with Tabbruis and Dmitri.
“The Guards are still upon us, we cannot keep up this pace!” Dmitri yelled.
“You are right! We have to fight!” Nemamiah shouted.
They raced toward a rocky incline and then Nemamiah said to Tabbruis, “I will take Hameal!” Nemamiah put Hameal on the ground in a low-area where he would be shielded. He bent down to kiss Hameal and said, “Stay, you are too weak to fight! I love you!” He kissed Hameal deeply and urgently.

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Hameal said weakly, “As I love you Nemamiah and always will.”
Nemamiah, Dmitri and Tabbruis bore their swords and began to fight the six Temple Guards. The three were outnumbered by three but they worked together as a team and defeated half of the Temple Guards.
Then Nemamiah saw out of the corner of his eye Hameal was trying stand up and help them fight. Nemamiah screamed, “Hameal, NO!” With a whoosh of wind, Hameal was lying on the ground with a sword in his heart.
Nemamiah ran to Hameal but it was too late. He was dying! From the torture and the sword gone straight through Hameal’s heart, there was nothing Nemamiah could do.
With a veil of grief so thick, Tabbruis could swear he could touch it, Nemamiah roared in fierce anguish and rage. He began to slice through the remaining Temple Guards like they were air.
Tabbruis and Dmitri could feel the pain Nemamiah was in; it made their hearts dark with despair for their brother, friend and comrade.
After the Guards were defeated, Nemamiah ran to Hameal holding and rocking him back and forth. His tears fell in channels like rain in gutter.
Hameal opened his eyes and said with all the love his heart, “Nemamiah, never give up the fight for all God’s people. Live my love… live to protect them. I do love you my gentle Nemamiah. I will always love you until eternity.”

Nemamiah was drowning in sadness with his tears. His heart was clenched a grip so solid that it refused to pump. Nemamiah uttered in extreme heartache and grief, “My God Hameal! I…can’t…tell you… Oh God, Hameal, I will love you always. Hameal, my love, you are my heart, and I cannot live without my heart.”
Hameal reached up and kissed him and said, “You must live, my love. I will love you always.” He closed his eyes and died in Nemamiah’s arms.
With a guttural, heartbreaking roar, he looked to the Heavens. His love, his life, his Hameal was dead…
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Dmitri said to Nemamiah in a soft, caring voice, “I have no words to tell you how sorry I am my brother.” Dmitri hung his head and put his sword in his sheath. He bent down to his friend and said, “Let us leave this place of death and take Hameal to Mt. Olympus to be with God, Nemamiah.”
Nemamiah rocked Hameal’s poor abused body in his arms and said, “I cannot Dmitri, my heart is gone. I am alone, truly alone now.”
Dmitri looked in his eyes with a knowing and sympathetic look and said, “You know I am alone too because of the Elder Council. However Nemamiah, there will be a time of reckoning of their atrocities. We must be strong until the day of God’s judgment is hurled upon them.”
Nemamiah said as he was crying an ocean of tears, “I will fight on that day for Hameal’s honor.”
“I also will fight for Hera, my wife’s honor, and Percival and Athena, my children’s honor who all died by their hands,” Dmitri said.
“I will fight that day also with honor against the Elder Council to avenge your losses,” Tabbruis added.

Mount Olympus (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Nemamiah picked up Hameal gently in his strong arms and said, “We will go now to Mt. Olympus.” As they traveled, all were quiet and lost in their private thoughts.
When they arrived at Mt. Olympus, Nemamiah sat on the ground crying and rocking and cradling his lover, Hameal, one last time. He did not look as Tabbruis and Dmitri were preparing the funeral pyre. Nemamiah could not bring himself to look at it.
Nemamiah could not bear to think of Hameal being put on top of the wood and him not being beside his lover holding him in his arms. His heart was already breaking and grief became like a shroud all around him.
Dmitri came to his friend and said in a gentle voice, “When you are ready Nemamiah, all has been prepared.”
Tabbruis and Dmitri stood far away to allow Nemamiah his time to grieve.
He was growling and crying out to God.
Tabbruis whispered to Dmitri, “In all the millennia I have been on Earth, I have never loved.”
“You have never loved?” Dmitri raised his eyebrows.
“I have never had the desire to Dmitri, and I do not think I ever will.” Tabbruis hung his head.
Dmitri sighed, smiled and whispered, “Oh young Brother Tabbruis, God will bring you a mate in His time, and when He does, it shall be forever.”
Nemamiah then stood up and took Hameal over to the make-shift altar and laid him on it.
Dmitri got Nemamiah’s okay and sparked the wood.

As the funeral pyre was burning Hameal’s body.
Nemamiah turned away from the fire and said to his brothers with tears in his eyes and trembling with loss and sadness, “My heart, my love, my Hameal is gone. I cannot bear it.”
“Nemamiah, my heart knows yours is broken, because I have been where you are now.” Dmitri hugged his brother tightly.
Then with resolve, Nemamiah turned to the fire, crossed his arms across his chest. He said, “My name is now Neal.
Nemamiah is in the fire lying next to his lover Hameal, dead.”

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A Kiss for a Lover
A tear offered in Fire
An Angel in the Making
Is the Death of a Heart
by Emily Guido
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Published on January 02, 2013 18:50

December 25, 2012

To you all, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! With peace and love! Snippet from “MACTUS” 2nd Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

Elizabeth I, Queen of England (Photo credit: lisby1)

Tabbruis sensing her frustration got up and looked around. He knew she liked his stories and said “You know, my love, these portraits are very old. I brought this picture of Queen Elizabeth I, back from England after I left the British Army.”
Charmeine’s eyes opened wide and yelped, “You knew Elizabeth I, the Queen of England?”
Tabbruis chuckled, nodded his head and said, “I was just a palace guard protecting the Court. But I did get to see her from time to time.”
Playfully rolling her eyes, she said, “Oh… just saw Elizabeth I, Queen of England once in a while… oh how droll…”
He smiled took a big breath and said, “I told you I obtained your wedding ring in 1586. But there is a story about it. Would you like to hear it, my love?”
“Are you kidding me? I would like it very much!” she said with a big smile.
He shook his head and said, “During the ‘Babington Plot’ to bring Mary Queen of Scotts to the throne, I helped apprehend a key conspirator, John Ballard, on August 4, 1586. I was rewarded with a ring for my service from Bess herself.”
Charmeine exclaimed, “Oh my God!” while she looked down at the ring.
Tabbruis said, “I had seen the ring on Bess’ finger a few times. Whenever I saw the ring, it seemed to call to me. I was mesmerized and desperately wanted the ring. I did not know why at the time. I presume she noticed me staring at it. She always called me ‘Emerald,’ because of my eyes. Bess gave pet names to all who were close to her.”
“So Tabbruis, you called the Queen of England, ‘Bess.’ Just how well did you know her?” she teasingly inquired.
Tabbruis smiled and replied, “Not well at all. I was part of the Guard at her Court. So as a personal protector of the Queen, I did see her once in a while. Nevertheless, Bess would reward her faithful subjects with gifts.”
“Gifts? This ring was probably worth a King’s Ransom!” she exclaimed.

Tabbruis replied, “Yes…” then he took a deep breath. “The day I apprehended John Ballard, the conspirator, she was wearing the ring. I bowed in front of Sir Francis Walsingham and Bess to give my report. She saw me gaze at the ring. To show her appreciation, Bess handed the ring to me and said it did not suit her. I remember it well because she smiled and asked, ‘Emerald, maybe you can find the woman who this ring belongs to?’ Then tapped my face with her fingers and smiled at me.”
Charmeine stunned with tears in her eyes cried, “I’m speechless Tabbruis!”
He smiled and continued, “When I saw the ring up close, it looked like the day with a little night.”
She repeated what he said when he gave it to her, “…like the sun with a little moonlight with it….” as she gazed at the ring, “This is too much…”
“Charmeine, the ring was probably one from her many admirers. Men who wanted to marry her for political advantage. But do not be fooled, Bess did captivate some men’s hearts. The poor souls who did fall in love, wanted to marry her desperately. Nevertheless, she certainly did not want to become a man’s puppet. Bess was very independent. At that time, if a woman married, she would no longer be autonomous.”
“I would imagine not.”
He looked at her from across the room and said, “You remind me of Elizabeth.”
“No way. I don’t see how I could remind you of Elizabeth I, The Queen of England. From what I have read about her, she was strong, very smart and determined. I can’t even tell you why I say the things I do.” More animated because of the history, she asked, “Oh, Tabbruis please tell me about her? I have wondered if she was like what they portray in the biographies and the movies. They describe her as always confident, wise and clever.”
“Yes, Bess was very much like that; however, she was a very complex person. She indeed was strong, firm, courageous, and very intelligent. Furthermore, Bess knew her position and used the excuse of womanhood as a device to get what she wanted. She wielded her intelligence very well. Bess did have faults of course. In the end of her life, she became somewhat bitter and paranoid.”
“Why, Tabbruis? From what I have read, she was so courageous.”
“My love, she was, very much so. However, Elizabeth I was like you, over-burdened with responsibilities.”
Shaking her head, she said, “I don’t have to run a country Tabbruis. She was the Queen of England for goodness sake.”
“Charmeine you do not understand. You see, Bess cared about her subjects and felt like their mother.” He sighed and asked, “You care very much for your family, do you not?”
“They are my life!”
“That is exactly what I mean. Elizabeth’s subjects were her life also.”

Tabbruis got a look on his face of a memory so thick Charmeine thought she could touch it. He said, “In 1588, England got word the Spanish Armada had set sail for England. The Earl of Leicester gathered forces to meet the invasion at Tilbury. It was a somber moment for us who gathered there to fight, and our hearts were filled with hopelessness and desperation. Everyone who stood on that windy shore thought they were meeting their deaths. I knew I would not be destroyed, but my charge, Elizabeth I and countrymen would fall. As the Queen came to address the troops at Tilbury…” he sighed and looked down not wanting to go on.
Charmeine got up and put her hand on his arm for support.
Tabbruis turned to the picture and said, “Elizabeth’s speech at Tilbury must have been inspired by God. She was a woman with insurmountable problems and odds for all of her life… especially on that day. When she addressed her troops, townspeople, farmers, and boys who gathered to fight, I especially remember when she said:
‘I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which rather than any dishonor shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.’
You see my love, Elizabeth was telling her army, and subjects she loved them, and would fight to protect them even in the field of battle.”
Charmeine looked at the picture and the determination on Elizabeth I’s face. It warmed her soul. She asked, “She loved her people and would fight for them too?”
“Yes, Charmeine. However, the question is, will you succumb or will you have the inner strength…?”
Interrupting him, she asked, “Inner strength?”
He swallowed hard, looked deeply in her eyes and answered, “The inner strength to conquer your fears and accept the great responsibility of ruling your people.”
Charmeine was feeling faint again. She went to a chair, sat down and said, “It would have been much easier to give myself to the Elder Council.”
Tabbruis sat on a chair beside her and said, “Yes, I guess you are right. It would have been much easier for you. Your burden would be extinguished. However, the Elder Council would still be in power never to be stopped.”
She let go a big breath and asked, “That is why you were so angry with me when I wanted to give up?”

Tabbruis and Charmeine

Tabbruis nodded his head, got up, crossed over to the window and replied, “Yes; I was incensed. Nevertheless, my anger was on many levels. I was angry you could leave me, our son, and our life together. It was never based on the Prophecy. The anger I had was based on my selfish wants.”
Peering through the window, Tabbruis saw Shane, Sandra, Neal, Thomas and Dmitri all exchanging blows and sword fighting. They were laughing and joking with each other as they practiced.
He heard Dmitri yell, “Mactus!” as he sparred with Neal. Then it was echoed by the squad. Dmitri shouted, “Mactus, a call to victory and a job well done!”
Tabbruis felt like he was carrying a heavy load on his shoulders too, a burden to keep, his love, Charmeine from sacrificing herself to save her family.
Tabbruis needed to convince Charmeine to fight!

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I especially love this because Elizabeth I is one of my favorite people in History.
Yes, she had weaknesses but she rose above them.
Today, we so need to rise above our weaknesses.
Join me in CELEBRATING the part of ourselves
which rise above all the
negativity, heartache and pain
caused by unfeeling and harsh acts of others!

This is one of my favorite rally songs… I know I am a relic but indulge me…
http://youtu.be/55YTRNmgZEI

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Published on December 25, 2012 05:49

December 23, 2012

LIGHTMASTERS by M.G. Wells Get yours now!

A WONDERFUL BOOK FROM
AUTHOR M.G. WELLS
“LIGHTMASTERS”

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MY REVIEW
I was pleasantly surprised when I read this enchanting book, “LightMasters” by M.G. Wells.
I have been wanting to read it for a while and just got the chance.
I loved the true YA (Young Adult) book. It was very easy to read and very well written!
There was adventure, and I got sucked up into the story easily.
Great book, and I will recommend it highly to middle school to high school young adults!
Extremely good read!
I have to give “LightMasters” a whopping five star review!

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Now, a chat with 13-year-old, Jessica T. Wyrd, the action, fantasy hero of the YA novel LIGHTMASTERS Number 13, created by author MG Wells.

Thanks for having me, Emily. It’s cool to meet you.

When I was twelve, my parents were killed by a drunk driver. That’s when I was sent to live with my grandparents. Truth is, I miss my father most. He was always so kind and gentle. My mother was cold and distant. I wish I had known her better. She wasn’t around very much. She spent most of her time teaching at the university.
I was angry and sad about being forced to move from Georgia to New York. At first, it was lonely living with my grandparents, and I don’t like my new school. Most of the kids tease me, and it’s hard to find friends who get me. Also, most of the kids at school don’t like that I’m smarter than them. They also make fun of my last name and call me “weirdo weird” a lot. This really bugs me.
At first, it was a freaking nightmare loving with my grandparents, who burp and fart a lot which is gross. My Grandmother’s cooking is so disgusting, and she can be really bossy sometimes. My Grandfather has a great sense of humor and reminds me of my father. After I got to know them better, I love and respect them for their humor and wisdom.

On My 13th birthday, I saw a strange, spirally light outside my bedroom window and had to check it out. It led me to the nearby forest where I first met the magical LIGHTMASTERS Dragateen, Bo and Torc. Soon afterwards, I was transported to a place called the Otherworld, where I experienced many bizarre challenges. I especially enjoyed meeting, Gwendolyn, Lady of the Emerald Pond.
The lessons I learned from LIGHTMASTERS Dragateen and Oja were awesome. They taught me to believe in the power of my thoughts and how magical they can be when properly used. Oja taught me how to become invisible using only my thoughts, and this was the most incredible experience ever.

Eygpt (Photo credit: keatssycamore)

This summer I will be traveling to Egypt with my friend, Cleopatra Quinn, and her family. I’m so excited about going there. It’s always been a dream of mine.
That’s all I can share for now. It was fun getting to know you, Emily.
Thanks for sharing your time with me. Wishing you and your family the happiest holidays and new year.
Peace Out, Jessica.

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“LIGHTMASTERS”
KindleBook is
at Amazon
Here are the Links:
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BIO of M.G. Wells
M.G. Wells is an author, artist and produced playwright, who strives to empower and inspire others.
M.G. grew up in a wild and crazy family with eight siblings, two colorful parents and has been writing since childhood.
“LIGHTMASTERS” Number 13 is M.G’s debut novel, geared for all ages who love action, adventure, fantasy and magic.
To learn more about “LIGHTMASTERS” and MG, visit:
http://LIGHTMASTERS13.com
and
http://MGWELLS.net

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Published on December 23, 2012 14:39

LIGHTMASTERS by M.G. Wells is FREE!!! Get yours now!

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!!!

A WONDERFUL FREE BOOK FROM

AUTHOR M.G. WELLS

“LIGHTMASTERS”

MY REVIEW

I was pleasantly surprised when I read this enchanting book, “LightMasters” by M.G. Wells.

I have been wanting to read it for a while and just got the chance.

I loved the true YA (Young Adult) book. It was very easy to read and very well written!

There was adventure, and I got sucked up into the story easily.

Great book, and I will recommend it highly to middle school to high school young adults!

Extremely good read!

I have to give “LightMasters” a whopping five star review!

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Now, a chat with 13-year-old, Jessica T. Wyrd, the action, fantasy hero of the YA novel LIGHTMASTERS Number 13, created by author MG Wells.

Thanks for having me, Emily. It’s cool to meet you.

I was angry and sad about being forced to move from Georgia to New York. At first, it was lonely living with my grandparents, and I don’t like my new school. Most of the kids tease me, and it’s hard to find friends who get me. Also, most of the kids at school don’t like that I’m smarter than them. They also make fun of my last name and call me “weirdo weird” a lot. This really bugs me.

At first, it was a freaking nightmare loving with my grandparents, who burp and fart a lot which is gross. My Grandmother’s cooking is so disgusting, and she can be really bossy sometimes. My Grandfather has a great sense of humor and reminds me of my father. After I got to know them better, I love and respect them for their humor and wisdom.

The lessons I learned from LIGHTMASTERS Dragateen and Oja were awesome. They taught me to believe in the power of my thoughts and how magical they can be when properly used. Oja taught me how to become invisible using only my thoughts, and this was the most incredible experience ever.

Eygpt (Photo credit: keatssycamore)

This summer I will be traveling to Egypt with my friend, Cleopatra Quinn, and her family. I’m so excited about going there. It’s always been a dream of mine.

That’s all I can share for now. It was fun getting to know you, Emily.

Thanks for sharing your time with me. Wishing you and your family the happiest holidays and new year.

Peace Out, Jessica.

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“LIGHTMASTERS”

KindleBook is

FREE

through Christmas 2012

at Amazon US and UK

Here are the Links:

AMAZON (US) http://amzn.to/VaeWtv

AMAZON (UK) http://amzn.to/JlO2JF

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BIO of M.G. Wells

M.G. Wells is an author, artist and produced playwright, who strives to empower and inspire others.

M.G. grew up in a wild and crazy family with eight siblings, two colorful parents and has been writing since childhood.

“LIGHTMASTERS” Number 13 is M.G’s debut novel, geared for all ages who love action, adventure, fantasy and magic.

To learn more about “LIGHTMASTERS” and MG, visit:

http://LIGHTMASTERS13.com

and

http://MGWELLS.net

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Published on December 23, 2012 14:39

December 22, 2012

THANK YOU and AWARDS and ALL MY LOVE for a wonderful Christmas and New Year!!!

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There are instructions to all these; however, please indulge me to thank and present them in my own way!

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Jalal, is a gentleman and a very nice man nominated me for Blog of 2012. He is so supportive and leaves me comments at times telling me encouraging thoughts. If ever I have a bad day, I am always happy to see his comments. http://mysuccessisyoursuccess.wordpre... from Jalal.
Jennifer, is a woman with class and tons of heart. Even with her challenges, she reaches out to me and others with her kind words. I met her because we both are night owls and sometimes we would talk and talk. http://thesecretkeeper.net/2012/11/05... from Jennifer
Rebecca, is a wonderkin gal who is a bright and smexy blogger. She cracks me up with her blogs. They can be one sentence or a whole page. I love her work. http://seriouslyrebecca.wordpress.com... from Rebecca
This wonderful lady is a rocking blogger. She nominated me twice for Blog of 2012 and Very Inspiring Blogger. Love her! She is so nice and leaves me great comments and brightens my day with her blogs. She is a true lady with heart and a zest for life also. http://teepee12.wordpress.com/archives/ from Serendipity
http://teepee12.wordpress.com/2012/12/07/very-inspiring-blogger-a-puzzlement/ from Serendipity
Paula Acton is a wonderful Author and Blogger. I love her and she has been my friend from the beginning on WordPress. I feel like she is my Fairy Godmother because she give such great advice on her Blog and encouragement to me! I love her dearly. http://paulaacton.wordpress.com/2012/... from Paula
Karen is another Author and Blogger. If ever you want to be entertained and informed, Karen’s blog is for you! Definitely she has helped me out because of the helpful how-to’s she has posted. http://karensdifferentcorners.wordpre... from Karen
Jueseppi nominated me for the Reality Award and Blog of 2012. Okay this guy Jueseppi probably got Obama in all by himself by his drive and interaction with all WordPress and Twitter participants. How does the man do it? I do not know but he is one hell of a nice guy. http://theobamacrat.com/ from Jueseppi
Ella Medler nominated me for Liebster Award. Can I just say that this woman rocks the house? She is always on the go herself, but she puts out one heck a great blog and look forward to reading it with relish! Ella http://ellamedler.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/i-received-the-liebster-award/ from Ella
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Hello my friends,
I have to beg pardon, give thanks for these wonderful awards and give my Best Wishes and Sincere Hope you all have a Happy Holiday Season!
The pressure is always on with my full-time job, MBA school, reviewing books for other authors, editing my books, and most of all writing my sixth novel in The Light-Bearer Series, Conundrum!
Why push myself? I hear that question ALL the time!!!
I do not expect to make a penny from my writing. Matter of fact, I think I am in the red (negative) on my Excel Finances Spreadsheet!
I don’t have ‘delusions of grandeur’ that I will become a Best-Selling Author.
However, I really want people to read The Light-Bearer Series because I love the story so very much. I think The Light-Bearer Series is Romantic, Fun, Adventurous, and Teaches Tolerance to love and accept people who are different from you.
I haven’t given a lot of time to my two WordPress Blogs, Twitter and Facebook as I have wanted. It is very hard being so busy. I just keep an Excel Spreadsheet to keep everything organized. My email is my lifeline too.
My career as a writer has only been ONE YEAR. I self-published the First Edition of “Charmeine” in January 2012. In that year I wrote all the books, struggled to be an Indy Author going alone and trying to learn the ropes with Formatting, Editing, Twitter, Facebook and WordPress. Then signed with a Publisher in August. Now, I’m just trying to keep my head above water, so to speak!
I write because I LOVE IT!!!
I write because I LOVE THE WONDERFULLY TALENTED AUTHORS, BLOGGERS and REVIEWERS I HAVE MET!
I write because IT MAKES MY SOUL VERY FULFILLED TO BE DOING SOMETHING CREATIVE!

Last January 2012 I graduated with my B.S. and started MBA School… I am praying and hoping this time next year I will be done with MBA school and be graduating in January 2014…
Not bad for a woman who is turning a half-century year old… in a few weeks

TO BE CONTINUED….

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Nominations for the ALL of the following WONDERFUL PEOPLE and….
http://mysuccessisyoursuccess.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/b-l-o-g-of-the-year-2012-a-w-a-r-d/
http://thesecretkeeper.net/2012/11/05/the-paragraph-challenge/
http://seriouslyrebecca.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/very-inspiring-blogger-award/ Rebecca
http://teepee12.wordpress.com/2012/12/07/very-inspiring-blogger-a-puzzlement/ from Serendipity
http://paulaacton.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/blog-of-the-year/ Paula
http://karensdifferentcorners.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/liebster-blog-award/ from Karen
http://theobamacrat.com/ from Jueseppi
http://ellamedler.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/i-received-the-liebster-award/ from Ella
NEW NOMINEES… CONGRATS!
Viven from http://darkactsbible.wordpress.com/
Daven from http://vampiresyndrome.wordpress.com/
Laura from http://fuonlyknew.wordpress.com/
Sherry from http://fundinmental.wordpress.com/
David Lee Summers from http://www.zianet.com/dsummers/
Wendy from http://lovetiggibookreviews.wordpress...
Michelle from http://loonyliterature.com/
Joleene from http://joleenenaylor.wordpress.com/
G.D. Grace from http://author2be.wordpress.com/
Kiolu from http://ki0lu.wordpress.com/
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Possibly my favorite Christmas Song Ever…
FROM MY HEART TO YOUR HEART!

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Published on December 22, 2012 09:12

December 21, 2012

Patricia T. Macias, Author ~ Spice the End of World ~ GIVEAWAY

IF THE END OF THE WORLD COMES TODAY…

You might as well go out with a smile!
I welcome Patricia T. Macias, Author and my good friend to Spice Up your day!

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Patricia’s Interview with Ricardo

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I’m waiting for Ricardo Emmanuel De La Cruz to arrive for our meeting. I’m at the coffee shop that is located down the street from the De La Cruz Inc. There are several patio tables under some oak trees. I’m excited to meet this year’s selection for the Hot Sexy Playboy in Southern California.
Okay, he’s finally arrived. Oh dios mio, he’s a gorgeous man. Ricardo Emmanuel would be described as hot. Ricardo has a square jaw with awesome high cheek bones. His nose is straight and he has full delicious lips. Ricky is tall and lean with defined muscles. He has incredible green eyes with long black eyelashes. His skin tone is golden brown. He maintains his black hair a little long, just reaching his collar. Wow, no wonder the chicas chase him. He’s HOT!

I would like to introduce Ricardo Emmanuel De La Cruz. Ricky is an attorney and he’s a manager in his familia’s company. He’s young wealthy, confident, fun-loving, and warm. He’s a gentleman, assertive, and sexy. Ricardo is in control of his life.
Hi Ricardo, thank you for allowing this interview. It’s fantastic that you’re this year’s selection for the Hot Sexy Playboy in Southern California.
Hi Patricia, it’s an incredible surprise. I never expected to be selected as the playboy in Southern California. I definitely never contemplated that I’m viewed as a playboy.
Ricardo can you tell us what drives you?
I’m driven to help my familia’s company to excel. My deepest desire is to seek my alma gemela (soul mate). I’m tired of the crazy chicas that chase me. I’m baffled that Jacqueline runs away from me. This is a first and my greatest challenge yet.
What is Ricardo Emmanuel’s favorite guilty pleasure?
I love my mama’s tortas, but my number one guilty pleasure is to make love. I love to make love, but now I only want one mujer.
Ricardo what is your weakness?
My weakness is women and I’m going loco. I only want Jacqueline Cortez. She’s my weakness.
Ricardo what is your fondest memory?
My fondest memory is the day that I saw Jacqueline for the first time. That day was incredible. I obviously can’t describe the moment (Ricky grins).
Ricardo can you share three of your deepest, darkest secrets?
I do not enjoy the chicas chasing me. I would prefer to do the chasing. Jacki and I have been seeing each other for a while and the familia doesn’t know.
A biography has been written about you. What do you think the title would be in six words or less?
Ricardo’s world is rocked hard. The next time I will not let her leave. Why do I always have these locas after me?
Ricardo what is your favorite sexy food?
I love chocolate covered strawberries. I love to make love with my reina Jacqueline, because it feels like coming home. It is pure red hot pasión and amor.
What is it about Jacki that drives you loco?
The key element that drives me loco for Jacqueline is that she’s my alma gemela (soul mate). She rages through my blood, is etched in my alma, and fused to my corazon. I love that Jacqueline is sweet and natural. The best part is that she’s delicious, passionate, and only mia for eternity.
Ricardo it has been a pleasure interviewing you. I can see why you were selected for this year Hot Sexy Playboy.
Patricia, I want to thank you for such an enjoyable visit. (He grins winking at me.)
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December 20, 2012

MY FAVORITE SCENE from “Accendo” 3rd Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

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“Above all, to love a soul and not have that love returned is the cruelest torture…”
quote by Emily Guido

Tabbruis and Charmeine

Tabbruis said, “You look like an Angel.”
Charmeine shook her head and said weakly, “Tabbruis, I would like to be alone for a while.” Charmeine sighed as she sat down on the lawn couch.
Tabbruis wanted to grab her and kiss her. He trembled for her touch but he had to remember, the last time they were together, she was planning on leaving him.
With the attack a couple days away, Tabbruis had to convince her he was not the same man who went to get his wife at Smith Point Beach. He was not the same man who thought he was invincible. He learned all too well who really had true strength in their relationship, it was Charmeine all along. He knew now that only in Charmeine’s love of the family and the power of her faith in God made him strong.
“Yes, I will leave, but… I need to say a few things first Charmeine.” Troubled, shaking, and weak… Tabbruis came and pulled up a chair in front of her.
“What is it Tabbruis? You are shaking.” She was concerned and disturbed because Tabbruis looked like he was ready to pass out or break down.
Tabbruis took a big breath, looked at her in the eyes and said, “I am sorry Charmeine, for so many things it is hard to express them all… but I am going to try.” He looked exasperated and said, “I am sorry for not supporting you. I am sorry for not believing in you. I am sorry for not having faith in you. I am sorry Charmeine. If you let me show you, for the rest of my life until the end of time, I will never doubt you again.”
“Tabbruis, I can’t do this now,” she said shaking her head.
“Please let me finish?” Tabbruis looked at her in the eyes and declared, “Charmeine you are my life. You are my light. If you go back to Long Island…”
She got up, went to the stone wall of the terrace and said, “Tabbruis, it isn’t so easy putting Jack and Jill back together again. I really need to be alone.”
Tabbruis walked to her and said, “Look at me this time, Charmeine. I have to say my peace, and I will leave.”
She turned and faced him with her hands across her chest and sighed.

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“Charmeine, if you go back to Long Island, I will accept it, but let me go and be near you? Let me live near you? I can buy any kind of house or apartment you wish for your own privacy. You do not need to see me, just let me be near you, for you are the center of my Earth. God knows I cannot live without being near you. You never have to lay your eyes on me. I just want to be close to you. That is what I ask. Nevertheless, please forgive me, Charmeine? Forgive me enough to let me just be proximate to you.? If you abandon me, I will not survive. Whatever you want, I will give it to you. Wherever you go, I will go with you.”
He unfolded her arms, unclenched her fists and drew them up in front of them, palm to palm.
Charmeine’s sparks were going up and down their bodies, enveloping them with light.
“Tabbruis, do you remember the first time this happened? You were trying to convince me not to leave and sacrifice myself to the Elder Council?”
“Yes, I remember,” he drew near her and said, “I know you cannot lie to me Charmeine. Do you have the strength to be without me either?”
She asked, “How long have you been working on that speech?”
“Well Charmeine, I have to admit, I have been rehearsing it ever since we left Smith Point Beach.”
She eyed him with a suspicion and said, “Well, you are not lying. I thought so.”
Then Tabbruis’ eyes became like pools of tears as he said, “I am so afraid of what you are going to say, my heart feels like it has been encased in ice and cannot beat.”
Charmeine broke free from his hands and their circle of light was gone. She faced the Black Sea holding onto the stone wall of the terrace and took a big long breath of fresh air.
Not looking at him, she said, “Tabbruis let me say that although I was heartbroken you did not have faith, trust and belief in me, I know you are truly sorry which has healed my heart.”
He started to reach for her, but she held up her hands willing him to keep his place.
Keeping her face to the sea, she said, “Reconciliation… seems like such a passé word but it’s really love… God knows I have so much love in my heart for you I cannot bear to be away from you also. I knew you came into my room and watched me while I slept after I came back from Long Island. I could feel your presence, and then I could sleep. One night, I was crying myself to sleep, and you came and held me until I fell asleep. God knows I love you. I see now we can’t be apart, because we are one.”
She turned to look at him, “Looking into your eyes, Tabbruis, I can see eternity. It was over before it begun, our destinies are one like it has been since God made me for you and you for me.”
Tabbruis embraced Charmeine.
He slowly bent to kiss her softly.
It warmed Charmeine to the bottom of her soul. She said, “Semper tua ero, Husband.”
Smiling Tabbruis said, “Semper tuus ero, Wife.” He shook his head and said with tears running down his cheeks, “Pure love, God’s love was right here before my eyes, and I was such a doubtful fool.” As they began to kiss deeply, he held her tightly in his big arms.

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Tabbruis stopped and tentatively asked, “Will you? I mean… will you wear my ring again?”
“Yes, of course, Husband.”
Tabbruis got the ring out of his pocket and slipped it on her finger. He bent down and kissed it and her hand.
She asked, “Have you been carrying it around with you all this time?”
“I could not part with it or you,” he replied with a nod.
“I see you never stopped wearing your band this whole time,” she said.
“I could not bear to even think of taking it off, my love.”

Tabbruis and Charmeine

Tabbruis and Charmeine hugged and both melted into each other letting the stress of the past ease away.

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If you have your love…
Hold them…
Let them know how much you love them…
Never put off telling people, you love them, for there may never be a tomorrow.

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Published on December 20, 2012 04:55

December 19, 2012

“Neal” snippet from “Charmeine” 1st novel “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

Tabbruis nodded, “So, I take it my brother Neal that you were sent by Dmitri?”
Neal nodded and said with a deep gruff voice in an African accent, “Dmitri thought I had particular skills in this kind of security and sent me to assure you and your family’s safe passage from the Elder Council and their Temple Guards, since I was one.”
Shane was alarmed and threw his arm over Charmeine and said, “Wait! You are a Blood-Hunter? How can we trust that you won’t hurt my Mom?”
Tabbruis opened his mouth to try to calm Shane down.
Neal immediately spout off to Shane, “I am a Blood-Hunter and an Elder, I also was a Temple Guard for the Elder Council, but I have changed. I do not partake in killing humans and do not hunt or bother Light-Bearers. I have a dear friend who is a Light-Bearer also. I do not hold grudges or hurt Light-Bearers as long as they do not bother me. Let me put it this way, I practice tolerance.”
Treating Shane like an insolent child Neal continued, “You see, there are some Elders, like your father, who are tolerant and accepting of others. Elders who believe the only way to exist on the Earth is in peace. We do not seek violence but peace with the humans and Light-Bearers. We do not wish for anyone to die at our hands. We, and more like us, are unique, but I hope and pray that tolerance will come to our race.
Listen to me… this is not the first time I have ever experienced a Blood-Hunter take a Light-Bearer for a mate, let alone have a child, but that family did not fare well. I am pledging my protection to your family so what happened to the other Blood-Hunter and Light-Bearer will not happen to my good and loyal friend, Tabbruis. He and your family have my word of honor.”
Neal extended his hand to Tabbruis.
Tabbruis took his hand and said, “Thank you Neal, and I have missed you my good friend and brother.”
Shane still doubtful said, “I apologize for my insinuation, I just want Char… my mom to be okay.”
Neal said, “I will shield her with my life.”
Charmeine looked into Neal’s eyes and asked, “Do you plan on protecting my whole family?”
Neal returned her gaze and answered, “I will with my life.”
Then Charmeine smiled big, and she knew instantly Neal was telling the truth. She said, “Well, I can’t exactly call part of my family Neal, what is your given name?”
Neal said, “My given name died a long time ago.” He looked out the window while Tabbruis put his hand on his shoulder. He said with a sigh, “But my friends call me Neal.”
Charmeine looked at Tabbruis and Shane, extended her hand to Neal and said, “Neal is a new member of our family. He is our brother now. I am so pleased you are with us Neal.”
Neal smiled at this and said, “You have a light which shines as bright as the sun. No wonder Tabbruis was attracted to you. I will accept you as my sister as I have accepted Tabbruis as my brother. Your family will be safe as long as I live. I will be your family’s Protector.”
At this, the tension in the Hummer began to end. Charmeine knew their mission was all the same, safety and protection of their family.

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December 18, 2012

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT… “The Light-Bearer Series” by Emily Guido

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT…

For those of you who have read
“Charmeine” ”Mactus” and “Accendo”

this interview is for you!
However, others can just enjoy the thought
of all these men living in a Castle in Romania!
I can see you contemplating booking your plane ticket now!

“Emily’s Interview with the HOT MEN of the Castle Charmeine”

I have been waiting for the interview for several days now. I didn’t know what to expect but when these gentlemen came in… I am (swallow) pleasantly surprised to say the least… (swoon)…
EG: Gentlemen Good Evening!
ALL: Good Evening.

EG: Let me start out with a general question just to break the ice. Do all four of you live at the ‘Castle Charmeine’?
ALL: Yes.

EG: Now, who originally owed Castle Charmeine?
Tabbruis (in a slight European accent): I think Dmitri should answer that one.
Dmitri (in a thick Romanian accent): Oh my… Well, you see my dear; I came to Romania a long time ago, millennia as a matter of fact. (Chuckling) I had many experiences there and some of the folks used to make up a scary bedtime story about me… the “Red Dragon” is what they called me. But then Tabbruis came, and we began to share the castle.

EG: Excuse me? (wide open eyes) What do you mean by “Red Dragon”?
Dmitri: Oh my… Well my dear that is “Dracul” to you and I.

EG: Dracula?
Dmitri: Well, my love, if you think that, that’s fine with me… (and smiled at Emily with his bright white teeth and long eye-teeth)

Tabbruis needs Charmeine

EG: Oh! Well that’s okay… (a little scared… turning to Tabbruis now…) Tabbruis please tell me about yourself? (looking out of the corner of my eye at Dmitri still smiling at me like a cat watching a canary)
Tabbruis: I… well I am just a happy man now that I have Charmeine. She is my love, my wife, and she literally lights up my life. Before I was incomplete… I do not know how to explain it.
Thomas: He was alone. He was not happy?
Tabbruis: Yes, quite right, not totally happy. However, I am now that I have my soul mate, Charmeine. She is my universe.

EG: Well Thomas since you spoke up? How are you today?
Thomas: Yes, well… I’m fine. We are very busy at the Castle Charmeine. There are a lot of people there, and we constructing new rooms right now.
Neal (In a gruff African accent): My lover and Husband, Hameal and I are constructing new additions to the Castle Charmeine. Hameal is skillfully assisting me. However, you three are trying not to get killed!
Tabbruis: I am sorry Neal. Charmeine… well, I became distracted… She is just so beautiful.
Neal: That is no excuse for not paying attention; it was a power nail gun!

EG (snickering): So I take it there was a mishap with a tool in the renovations?
Dmitri: Oh my… yes well, Tabbruis did not look where he was going and a nail shot Neal…
Thomas (laughing out loud): He shot him in the butt!
Dmitri: Oh my… yes but everything is fine. We, Blood-Hunters, heal very fast my dear.
Tabbruis: Thank God for that!

EG: So… on another subject… gentlemen, um tell me you are all so incredibly gorgeous, are all Blood-Hunters like you?
Dmitri: Oh my… well, I believe we are all classically handsome…
(giving a wink to Emily… *she swoons*)
Tabbruis: Dmitri… I think she means that we are some sort of eye-candy for the ladies…
Dmitri: Oh my…
Thomas (little squeak): I am… well yes ma’am… we are all… UGH!
Neal: Yes! I believe all Blood-Hunters are pretty good looking, but my love, Hameal is incredibly gorgeous too!
Tabbruis: Neal means that Blood-Hunters, in general, are good looking… (Rolling his eyes)

EG:  I’m getting something of an undercurrent to this question? Is there?
Dmitri: Oh my… see my love, Emily, we are all good-looking to the ladies. Yes, very much so.
Thomas: But we did not ask to be so good-looking… I guess it comes just natural?

The MEN of the Castle Charmeine
Dmitri           Thomas             Tabbruis           Neal
EG (fanning myself with my notebook):   You all… I mean are all Blood-Hunters good-looking?
Tabbruis: Well women seem to be naturally attracted to us.

EG (gets a drink of water… starting to get dizzy looking at these wowser men): How could women not be attracted?
Neal (gruffly): Don’t look!
Thomas: She is a human woman. She cannot help but be attracted. Neal, just because you are not attracted to her does not mean she cannot look.
Neal: Well, I am certainly no woman’s eye candy!
Dmitri: Oh my…

EG: Have you had women falling over you before?
Tabbruis: Many times… but I waited millennia for Charmeine, my love!
Thomas: I’ve… I’m taking the fifth on that!
Dmitri: Oh my!
Neal: Never… Thank God!

EG (pulling my hair up and taking a big gulp of water): Tabbruis, can you tell me your favorite past time at the Castle Charmeine?
Tabbruis: That’s easy, spoiling my love, Charmeine. We have two horses, Tristan and Isolde, which we ride and go down to our private beach.  (Tabbruis smiled in revelry)

EG: Private beach?
Dmitri: The Castle Charmeine has a beach flanking its property on one side, so we ride out there every chance we get.
Neal: Yes, Tabbruis and Charmeine are out there quite a lot.
Tabbruis: I will have to admit that Charmeine and I love the beach. I just want her to happy. I love Charmeine so much…
Thomas, Dmitri and Neal: We know!!!

EG: Well, on that thought, (wetting my lips down and fanning myself) I will end this lovely interview.
It certainly has been fun interviewing the “HOT MEN FROM CASTLE CHARMEINE!”

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Published on December 18, 2012 04:32

December 16, 2012

“Comfort in Troubled Times”

I usually reserve this blog for snippets of my book. I never tread on any issue because I believe we all need a little escape in life. I want my blog, my books to be just that.
However, I stepped back because of the recent events in Newtown and China.
As a novelist, I tell stories. Or at the very least, I try to tell stories. I wrote something about a year ago that resonates in my mind about tragedies we have seen recently. I do not claim in any way shape or form to have all the answers, neither will I attempt to give an excuse to these horrendous events. This is an excerpt from “Ransom” …for some reason this passage gave me some comfort. I hope that it will you too.
Charmeine said weakly, “You cannot be Uriel. He was an Angel of good and you are…”
“That is where your black and white philosophy of the world fail you Angel. What makes you think that my works have NOT created a higher consciousness in humanity?” he asked.
Lord Cromwell got up and moved the glass to the other side of the coffee table and sat directly in front of Charmeine looking her in the eyes. He calmly asked, “Do humans not band together in times of need and strife? Does humanity not rise to overcome death and destruction? You do not realize the darkest times have brought God’s light and love to the forefront. God knows this. You said earlier, ‘God knows everything,’ and I know for a fact that He does, absolutely! But… there is always free will.”
She said, “Cromwell, you have caused so much death and destruction, pain and heartache… God have mercy on your soul.”
“Yes Angel! He has mercy on my soul because I am part of His design! How can you be so black and white in your thinking when you have witnessed one of the most hideous and insidious acts portrayed on humanity in millennia on 9/11?”
“Oh… My… God… You?” she inquired with terror in her eyes.
“No! NEVER!” he vehemently replied. He looked hurt as he gazed into her eyes. He shook his head in disgust. “That act was senseless and horrible! Humanity all over the Earth came together and screamed to God in a shout of alarm! God heard their prayers, thoughts, fears and woes! God is absolute in His power!”
He shook his head and ran his fingers back through his hair. He continued and said, “God is omnipotent, but there is a grand design which only God knows. No Angels, not even Archangels has knowledge of what God knows. However, you have to realize we are all part of God’s grand design… even I have a purpose.”
“So you didn’t…?”
“No Angel, that pointless deed was portrayed with free will. I cannot control free will,” he said as he gently touched her forearm.
He whispered, “However, I know this much is true, I have seen parts of God’s grand design,” while he looked her in the eyes.
Lord Cromwell touched her cheek and sighed at the feel of her skin under his fingers. He said, “I have had a purpose all along. You, my Angel, only see the black in my assignment, but believe me, there are more shades of grey than you know in my mission. God knows all, and we may struggle to find the purpose but we cannot.”

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