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October 28, 2013
Mythical Monday: The Church Grim by Mae Clair
I’ve long been familiar with Grims and the Black Hounds rumored to haunt the countryside and moors of England. One of my earliest Mythical Monday posts was about Black Dogs. Recently, however, while researching an unrelated subject, I stumbled over a reference to Church Grims and was immediately enthralled.
A large black hound, the Church Grim has a specific charge. It is the folk memory of a sacrifice.
I don’t know about you, but I had chills the first time I read that sentence. Sacrifice? Fol...
October 24, 2013
Cover Reveal: Van Locken’s Witch by Debbie Peterson
Today, I’m delighted to share the absolutely gorgeous cover of my friend Debbie Peterson’s paranormal romance, VAN LOCKEN’S WITCH. It’s just stunning!
As always,Debbie weaves the supernatural with romance and history, a combination I love. I’m so looking forward to reading this and have already snatched up my copy from Amazon!
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Kapitein Rand Van Locken has no idea what awaits him as he boards the Spanish galleon on behalf of the Dutch West India Company, or that the beautiful woman imprison...
October 22, 2013
Wizards with Words: Tera Shanley and Love In the Time of the Dead
It’s time for Wizards with Words! Today I’m happy to welcome back my bubbly Lyrical Press sister, Tera Shanley. I recently did a cover reveal for her Omnific zombie romance, LOVE IN THE TIME OF THE DEAD. I hope you’ll sit back and join us as I toss a series of questions at this perpetually upbeat author who always brings a smile to my face. 
It’s great to have you here Tera. Let’s start with the basics. Tell us a bit about yourself and how long you’ve been writing.
Righty, all about me. My nam...
October 21, 2013
Mythical Monday: The Redcap by Mae Clair
Malevolent spirits are always a hot button topic during the days leading up to Halloween.
The ghastly creature I’d like to introduce you to today will never be mistaken for anything less than monstrous. Though not exceptionally tall, the redcap is a murderous goblin that secrets himself in the crumbling ruins of old castles along the border between England and Scotland. This heinous creature derives its name from the red cap on his head, the color achieved by soaking the hat in human blood.
It...
October 19, 2013
The Howling Heart by April Bostic #ParaRomance #BuytheBook
October is the perfect month to get wrapped up in a paranormal romance! Today, I’m presenting The Howling Heart, by April Bostic to tickle your love of all things spooky and romantic.
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Paige Donovan is an ambitious college graduate who aspires to reach the top of the corporate ladder. She’s climbing fast when given the promotion of a lifetime at a prestigious fashion magazine in New York City. Her bright future comes to an unexpected halt after news of her father’s death. She inherits his...
October 15, 2013
Book Tour: Melissa Eskue Ousley and Sign of the Throne
Today, I’m pleased to be participating in the Buy the Book book tour for SIGN OF THE THRONE by Melissa Eskue Ousley. I was immediately attracted by the blurb and have already purchased a copy for my kindle. I invite you to learn more about this intriguing YA story and its author as I interview Melissa, then be sure to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway at the bottom!
Genre:Young Adult
Publication Date:September 14, 2013
Published byCastle Garden Publications
Welcome, Melissa. I’m delight to have yo...
October 14, 2013
Mythical Monday: The Huntsman and the Werewolf by Mae Clair
Last week on Mythical Monday I shared a vampire legend, so it seemed only fitting I share the tale of a werewolf today. I’ve been in love with werewolf folktales ever since I was a little girl and first set eyes on Quentin Collins of Dark Shadows. Since then my preoccupation with this tortured night prowler steadily grew until I eventually wrote my own story, Weathering Rock.
Today, I’d like to share an older tale with you, one that originates in the Auvergne province of France. According to l...
October 13, 2013
It’s Official: I’m Nutty, by Mae Clair
My friend and fellow Lyrical Press author Cd Brennan has invited me to be her “nut” of the day on her regular Sunday blog post, “Sundae with Nuts.”
This isn’t an author interview, but a personal one. If you ever wondered what song I heart, which celebs have me turning my head or what my dream job is, hopover and find out.
It’s always a nuthouse with Cd on Sundays. Er, or is thatSundaes?:D Either way, it’s a blast!
October 10, 2013
Halloween Happenings by Mae Clair
Did you feel that goose bump? Spooky happenings are afoot as I go traveling today!
First up, I’m sharing a piece of flash fiction called A la Carte Kiss about a sexy vampire (yes, the werewolf girl wrote something about a vamp!) as part of Karen Michelle Nutt’s Halloween Flash Fiction Bash.
And because I wanted to offer a Halloween treat I’ll be awarding a $5.00 gift card to Amazon to one commenter. My blog followers have been so wonderfully supportive, so do hop over and enter your name for a...
October 7, 2013
Mythical Monday: The Cossack and the Vampire by Mae Clair
In the spirit of Halloween, I thought I’d share some spooky shenanigans for Mythical Monday this month.
I want to start with an old tale from Russia about a Cossack who encountered a mysterious stranger one evening while traveling to rejoin his regiment. He’d walked for days, sometimes stopping to shelter from the cold when a farmer offered the hospitality of his barn. More often than not, the villagers he encountered scattered through the harsh countryside were wary of him, making the sign of...
