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August 25, 2014

Mythical Monday: The Lore of Ley-Lines by Mae Clair

You’ve undoubtedly heard the term “ley-line,” but are you able to define exactly what a ley-line is and what it does?


It is believed many of the old places of the Earth resonate with power—fairy paths, shadowy forests, pre-Reformation churches, and wind-ravaged hilltops among them. Think of misty long-barrows, standing stones, crossroads, hill forts, stone wells, and old funerary paths….the list goes on. When these sites or “ley markers” align in a geographical pattern, they create a hypotheti...

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Published on August 25, 2014 00:00

August 21, 2014

Book Spotlight: Silver Wolf Clan by Tera Shanley #Paranormal #Romance

SWC CoverSilver Wolf Clan

By Tera Shanley

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Lyrical Press/Kensington Publishing Corp.

Length: 129 pages

Book 1 in the Silver Wolf Clan saga


Blurb:

What happens when monsters turn out to be real? One summer night while camping in the woods, Morgan Carter finds out in a big way. A tall mysterious stranger, Greyson Crawford, risks his life to try and save her sister from the vicious wolf attacking their camp. When he’s bitten and disappears into the night, Morgan can only assu...

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Published on August 21, 2014 00:00

August 20, 2014

Mae Clair Presents: Feminist or goddess – why must women choose? by Cate Masters

Please welcome my guest blogger for the day, Cate Masters with her new release GODDESS, AWAKENED. In connection with her novel, she has an intriguing post to share about how women should be treated and how they view themselves. Check it out!


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Feminist or goddess – why must women choose?

by Cate Masters


A funny thing happened during the release party for Goddess, Awakened. At first, we were having fun, discussing mythological goddesses and favorite authors and books.


Then someone asked if m...

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Published on August 20, 2014 00:00

August 19, 2014

Mae Clair Presents: Jessi Gage with Jade’s Spirit #ParanormalRomance #Giveaway

I’m delighted to welcome another fantabulous author to my blog today. Jessi Gage has been burning up the romance best-seller charts with her Highland Wishes series and her Blue Collar Boyfriend series.


Her newest release, which is poised to hit online retailers any day, is a unique paranormal romance. I had the pleasure of reading the first half JADE’S SPIRIT in development stages and can’t wait to see how it turns out.


To celebrate her newest release, Jessi is doing a giveaway. Check out the d...

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Published on August 19, 2014 00:00

August 18, 2014

Mythical Monday: Scotland’s Dog Suicide Bridge by Mae Clair

In searching a topic for today’s Mythical Monday, I happened upon a strange tale that will certainly strike at the heart of any pet lover.


Many people love to take their dogs for a walk. Whether it’s a turn around the neighborhood, a stroll down a country lane or a jaunt through the park, it’s a relaxing experience for owner and companion. If you have a dog, you may have even meandered across a bridge or two, your best friend trotting happily at your side. The image certainly conjures a quaint...

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Published on August 18, 2014 00:00

August 13, 2014

Mae Clair Presents: Carmen Stefanescu and Paranormal Romanian Folklore

In the spirit of Mythical Monday, Carmen Stefanescu, my guest today, arrives with shiver-inducing tales of Romanian Folklore. Carmen is the author of SHADOWS OF THE PAST, a paranormal romance available now. I invited her to share some legends from her native Romania, where she resides and pens her stories. Please welcome Carmen to my blog.


~ooOOoo~


Paranormal Romanian Folklore

by Carmen Stefanescu


Though Dracula, the infamous vampire, comes from my country, there are other “spooky” things around...

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Published on August 13, 2014 22:00

August 11, 2014

Mae Clair Presents: Lauren Marie and One Touch at Cob’s Bar and Grill

Hello, friends. I’d like to introduce you to a new author today. Lauren Marie is originally from Boulder Colorado and grew up in Las Vegas Nevada where her father taught business and finance at the university. She has a new release, and has dropped by today to share the details. Please say hello!


Lauren, tell us a bit about yourself and how long you’ve been writing.


When I lived in Las Vegas, there was a girl who lived across the street who was about four years older than me. When I was eleven...

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Published on August 11, 2014 23:00

Visiting Today by Mae Clair

It’s Monday, and the weekend got away from me, so I’m without a Mythical Monday post today. Mythical Monday will return next week as usual with a new beastie, spooky legend, or tale from the dusty anals of folklore.


In the meantime, I’m visiting with Kyra Jacobs today doing a very short interview. I’d love it if you popped over and said hello. :)

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Published on August 11, 2014 05:30

August 7, 2014

Mae Clair Presents: Daisy Banks and A Perfect Match #sci-fi #dystopian #romance

Today, I’m turning my blog over to my friend and sister author, Daisy Banks, who has brought along the characters from her newest release, A PERFECT MATCH. Sit back and enjoy as Daisy whisks us to a futuristic world and introduces a truly unique couple:


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Thank you so much for inviting me onto the blog, Mae. I am still celebrating the release of my new story A Perfect Match, published by Taliesin Publishing.


This is the longest story I have ever written and a step toward a new genre for m...

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Published on August 07, 2014 23:00

August 6, 2014

Mae Clair Presents: Witness to My Heart by Loni Flowers #newrelease #contemporaryromance #giveaway

I’ve got a special guest on my blog today. Some of you know Loni Flowers, who has visited in the past, and who was one of the first friends I made when I ventured online in early 2012. I’m super jazzed to announce that Loni has a new contemporary romance release.


Let the Snoopy dancing commence and break out the bubbly! And, psst! . . . there’s a giveaway! :D


Thanks so much for having me on the blog today, Mae. Truly an honor to be here… again! I can’t believe I’m here again with yet another n...

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Published on August 06, 2014 23:00