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September 26, 2013
Funny Friday Photos: Cats and Dog
Happy Friday!
I am glad this week is over. It has been long and exhausting. The day job has chewed me up and spit me out! I actually fell asleep while finding the pictures for this installment of funny photos, and now I can't quit yawning.
Me, right now.Last week's winner for funniest photo is:
And here's this week's edition of funny photos!
I love those little flop-eared cats!
The owner above needs this book.
This is the cutest dog video I've seen in a long time. It comes from Facebook, so I may have shared it with you already, but it's worth watching more than once, for sure! My children have me play it over and over and I do so happily because it just makes me laugh. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Finally, it's not really a pun, but it's clever...
Have a wonderful weekend! My favorite is the tall cat/pile cat.
Which is your favorite?
I am glad this week is over. It has been long and exhausting. The day job has chewed me up and spit me out! I actually fell asleep while finding the pictures for this installment of funny photos, and now I can't quit yawning.
Me, right now.Last week's winner for funniest photo is:
And here's this week's edition of funny photos!
I love those little flop-eared cats!
The owner above needs this book.This is the cutest dog video I've seen in a long time. It comes from Facebook, so I may have shared it with you already, but it's worth watching more than once, for sure! My children have me play it over and over and I do so happily because it just makes me laugh. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Finally, it's not really a pun, but it's clever...
Have a wonderful weekend! My favorite is the tall cat/pile cat.
Which is your favorite?
September 24, 2013
For The Writers: How Deep Are You?
The other day a coworker said to me, "You know, you don't talk much, but what you do say is profound and really means a lot to people."
I was absolutely shocked that anyone would think I'm profound. Or that I don't talk much, actually.
It would be wonderful if I felt profound. I wouldn't have trouble coming up with blog posts, because I'd just take it for granted what I had to say would be interesting and worthy of someone's time. When I sat down to write a scene or a chapter I wouldn't worry that what I was writing was too shallow or stupid. I'd automatically know that it had the depths of knowledge and experience and would impact readers with its mighty theme.
Isn't that what we want as writers?
To impact our readers? To tell a story that has meaning?
There seems to be a perception that genre fiction is not "thinking" fiction - literary fiction is where the thinkers go. But I don't think only literary fiction writers want to be profound. Don't we all want to share a bit of our understanding of the world with others, and hopefully make a connection with them or help them see the world in a slightly (or maybe not so slightly) different way?
Personally, I don't think there has to be an either/or in genre fiction. We can write meaningful (profound, even) stories wrapped up in suspense, fantasy or science fiction. After all, some of the most profound short stories on the human condition I've read have come from science fiction writers. It's this belief that causes me to stop and pause and rethink every plot point and turn of phrase.
I've been enjoying Art Holcomb's Rule Book and Improving Your Fiction guest posts over at Storyfix. He explains how by deepening the character arcs of our characters, we deepen the meaning of the story. He has some very usable writing tools to help writers bring their stories to a deeper level.
I haven't been able to really utilize the charts and questions he poses. Hopefully, after completing the homework that goes along with the posts, I'll feel profound enough to quit second-guessing every thing I type and feel confident to just tell the story.
How do you deepen your stories? Do you have a favorite resource/book that explains how to create a profound story?
I was absolutely shocked that anyone would think I'm profound. Or that I don't talk much, actually.
It would be wonderful if I felt profound. I wouldn't have trouble coming up with blog posts, because I'd just take it for granted what I had to say would be interesting and worthy of someone's time. When I sat down to write a scene or a chapter I wouldn't worry that what I was writing was too shallow or stupid. I'd automatically know that it had the depths of knowledge and experience and would impact readers with its mighty theme.
Isn't that what we want as writers?
To impact our readers? To tell a story that has meaning? There seems to be a perception that genre fiction is not "thinking" fiction - literary fiction is where the thinkers go. But I don't think only literary fiction writers want to be profound. Don't we all want to share a bit of our understanding of the world with others, and hopefully make a connection with them or help them see the world in a slightly (or maybe not so slightly) different way?
Personally, I don't think there has to be an either/or in genre fiction. We can write meaningful (profound, even) stories wrapped up in suspense, fantasy or science fiction. After all, some of the most profound short stories on the human condition I've read have come from science fiction writers. It's this belief that causes me to stop and pause and rethink every plot point and turn of phrase.
I've been enjoying Art Holcomb's Rule Book and Improving Your Fiction guest posts over at Storyfix. He explains how by deepening the character arcs of our characters, we deepen the meaning of the story. He has some very usable writing tools to help writers bring their stories to a deeper level.
I haven't been able to really utilize the charts and questions he poses. Hopefully, after completing the homework that goes along with the posts, I'll feel profound enough to quit second-guessing every thing I type and feel confident to just tell the story.
How do you deepen your stories? Do you have a favorite resource/book that explains how to create a profound story?
September 19, 2013
Funny Friday Photos
And here's Friday! I hope this week went better for you - no matter if last week was crappy or if it was the best week so far. If this week is better, it's a win-win for everyone.
I have absolutely nothing profound to say, so I'll just move on to the photos. I hope your weekend is fun and filled with joy.
Last week's winner for funniest photo was:
Are you ready for the new photos? Here you go!
Me when I make chocolate chip cookies. A dozen cookies and several globs of cookie dough later, I feel sick enough to actually stop.
I believe the cat is serious.
It's right - I can't! The floof got me!
Zombie Ninja Cat
Pulp Fiction comes to mind, where Vincent and Mia dance. You know...Right?
Umm, the dog looks like it could use a little help.
Murrrr-durrrr. You know, from the movie Minority Report?
I think you're right.
And a pun of gratitude for all of you who keep coming and reading Funny Friday Photos:
This week is a tough call, but I think I'll go with the dog in the blinds. It looks so helpless and... caught.
Which do you like the best?
I have absolutely nothing profound to say, so I'll just move on to the photos. I hope your weekend is fun and filled with joy.
Last week's winner for funniest photo was:
Are you ready for the new photos? Here you go!
Me when I make chocolate chip cookies. A dozen cookies and several globs of cookie dough later, I feel sick enough to actually stop.
I believe the cat is serious.
It's right - I can't! The floof got me!
Zombie Ninja Cat
Pulp Fiction comes to mind, where Vincent and Mia dance. You know...Right?
Umm, the dog looks like it could use a little help.
Murrrr-durrrr. You know, from the movie Minority Report?
I think you're right.And a pun of gratitude for all of you who keep coming and reading Funny Friday Photos:
This week is a tough call, but I think I'll go with the dog in the blinds. It looks so helpless and... caught.
Which do you like the best?
September 16, 2013
Something Bizarre Happened: Zombies and Links
I can't believe it, but again, nothing that bizarre has happened in the last month. One incident that recently occurred gave me some things to think about, though.
Photo from Freedigitalphotos.netA week ago I was driving down the interstate to pick up my children from school. It's a lengthy drive, and the roadway is littered with all kinds of billboards, whose messages I pretty much ignore. A plain white billboard with red lettering caught my attention. I didn't really read the sign, more I absorbed the letters and formed the sign in my head. It said: "For Sale: 55 Acres" and below that, "No zombies."
What? Total double take. It actually read "For Sale: 55 Acres" and then "No zoning allowed."
I started to wonder about the potential meaning of the sign if it did say "no zombies." Did it mean that the sellers wouldn't sell to zombies, even if they were upstanding citizens with decent credit?
Did it mean that there was a zombie proof fence encircling the fifty-five acres? On the outside ravenous zombies stretched down the length of the fence, while the inside was pristine and zombie-free? How would anyone keep zombies out of the fifty-five acres?
And, if we discriminate against zombies, can Wyoming really be called "The Equality State?"
In any case, it gave me a chuckle. Then, later that evening, I was perusing posts and status updates on Facebook and misread a post on beading to be about beheadings. I gave up and went to bed.
Here's a couple of links to some blog posts and articles I've found interesting. Have a great rest of your week!
Writing
* The Best Days of My Life by Hugh Howey on Indie Reader. (I just enjoyed the sentiments.)
Science
* Weird Finding Suggest We Live in a Saddle-shaped Universe on NBC News. (This interests me because there are Multiverses in another one of my works in progress, The Age of Stars.)
Feel Good
* The Most Astounding Fact. Ever from Upworthy (Around 3min10sec it shows the neural-like network that all the billions of galaxies form. I love that.)
What kinds of things inspired you this last month?
Photo from Freedigitalphotos.netA week ago I was driving down the interstate to pick up my children from school. It's a lengthy drive, and the roadway is littered with all kinds of billboards, whose messages I pretty much ignore. A plain white billboard with red lettering caught my attention. I didn't really read the sign, more I absorbed the letters and formed the sign in my head. It said: "For Sale: 55 Acres" and below that, "No zombies."What? Total double take. It actually read "For Sale: 55 Acres" and then "No zoning allowed."
I started to wonder about the potential meaning of the sign if it did say "no zombies." Did it mean that the sellers wouldn't sell to zombies, even if they were upstanding citizens with decent credit?
Did it mean that there was a zombie proof fence encircling the fifty-five acres? On the outside ravenous zombies stretched down the length of the fence, while the inside was pristine and zombie-free? How would anyone keep zombies out of the fifty-five acres?
And, if we discriminate against zombies, can Wyoming really be called "The Equality State?"
In any case, it gave me a chuckle. Then, later that evening, I was perusing posts and status updates on Facebook and misread a post on beading to be about beheadings. I gave up and went to bed.
Here's a couple of links to some blog posts and articles I've found interesting. Have a great rest of your week!
Writing
* The Best Days of My Life by Hugh Howey on Indie Reader. (I just enjoyed the sentiments.)
Science
* Weird Finding Suggest We Live in a Saddle-shaped Universe on NBC News. (This interests me because there are Multiverses in another one of my works in progress, The Age of Stars.)
Feel Good
* The Most Astounding Fact. Ever from Upworthy (Around 3min10sec it shows the neural-like network that all the billions of galaxies form. I love that.)
What kinds of things inspired you this last month?
September 13, 2013
Funny Friday Photos
Okay, now that we've got that out of the way... How was your week? I'm a little worried, because only three weeks into the school year I'm already feeling a little like this:
It's not bad - just very, very busy. I've been running around so much I've actually lost three pounds. There are perks to playground duty.
Are you ready for some photos? Last weeks winner was:
Here's the new ones!
Do belugas eat meat?
When your relationship with your pet requires therapy.
The poor elephant looks like it's going to explode!
And the coolest looking pun ever:
The clockodile.Please remember to visit the start of Briane Pagel's blog tour for the release of Temporary Anne over at Life Is Good! I'm looking forward to reading the story on the go.
I'll be in Denver this weekend for fun time with my high school friends. I hope you all have a fun weekend, too! My favorite this time was Spidercats.
Which was your favorite?
September 12, 2013
Temporary Anne by Briane Pagel Is Coming!
And in honor of the release of this gothic horror story, Briane Pagel has come up with a unique and fun blog tour for us to enjoy. I'll let him tell you about it.
SHE'S ALMOST HERE... and I'd advise not being here when she arrives.
A contemporary horror classic, "Temporary Anne" presents the terrifying tale of a woman who avoids eternal damnation by sending others to take her place, scrambling to avoid the minions of Mephistopheles while searching for a way to allow her ravaged body to serve her indomitable will. The frightening images -- demons made of ice, babies' souls consumed -- will stick with you for as long as Temporary Anne exists -- which is FOREVER.
Get it on Amazon for $0.99! And watch for the blog tour where you can win free copies of this book and all my others. The tour will be:
For this tour, I'll be offering not only giveaways of Temporary Anne and my other books, but I'll be writing a short horror story on the go: I'll begin the story and each host and their readers will get to suggest where the story goes next. It's a blog tour like no other!
SHE'S ALMOST HERE... and I'd advise not being here when she arrives.
My name is Anne. With each day of my life, my actions brought me closer to Hell. Now, with each day of what is left of my existence, I struggle to avoid the fate that was set out for me -- or rather, not just to avoid it, but to master it.
A contemporary horror classic, "Temporary Anne" presents the terrifying tale of a woman who avoids eternal damnation by sending others to take her place, scrambling to avoid the minions of Mephistopheles while searching for a way to allow her ravaged body to serve her indomitable will. The frightening images -- demons made of ice, babies' souls consumed -- will stick with you for as long as Temporary Anne exists -- which is FOREVER.
Get it on Amazon for $0.99! And watch for the blog tour where you can win free copies of this book and all my others. The tour will be:
1. Life Is Good: Friday 9/132. Strange Pegs: 9/163. Laws Of Gravity 9/184. The Blutonian Death Egg 9/205. Nigel G. Mitchell Author, Blogger, Geek 9/236. Jessica Bell Author/Musician 9/267. Sandra Ulbrich Almazan, Speculative Fiction Author 9/308. Jess' Book Blog 10/39. Lara Schiffbauer's Motivation For Creation 10/710.PTDilloway.com 10/10
For this tour, I'll be offering not only giveaways of Temporary Anne and my other books, but I'll be writing a short horror story on the go: I'll begin the story and each host and their readers will get to suggest where the story goes next. It's a blog tour like no other!
September 9, 2013
Creature Feature: Unicorn
The unicorn is a legendary animal whose roots extend as far back in history as the ancient Greeks, and across varied cultures, including the Chinese, Indian, African and European cultures. Different accounts give different descriptions throughout history, but the current unicorn is described as having the body of a horse, the tail of a lion, cloven hooves and a single, spiraled horn coming from the middle of it's forehead.
I have long had a secret love affair with unicorns. I haven't let on to my friends and family of my interest because it seemed so juvenile. Perhaps it is the association between unicorns and virgins that has created the aura of fluff around the once fierce and noble beast. Or maybe it's My Little Pony's fault. In any case, modern day unicorns seem to have been relegated to being play things for little girls.
But this was not always the case. Pre-My Little Pony, unicorns were thought of as fierce, intelligent and noble. They were considered brave creatures, wild and independent. They would choose to die, rather than to be captured alive. The spirit of the unicorn was so highly regarded that it was chosen as the national animal of Scotland.
Unicorn of Scotland on a Scottish Coat of Arms
On Friday I mentioned how I listened to Albannach a lot while writing Finding Meara. My favorite CD, The Eye of the Storm, has a wistful, wild, rebellious quality to it, and captures the essence of this new perspective I have of unicorns.
I hid unicorns in Finding Meara by creating an animal called the Suntaria, which is half pegasus and half unicorn. I think in book two, the unicorns will be coming out for a visit. And they will be beautiful, and wild, and rebellious.
I have long had a secret love affair with unicorns. I haven't let on to my friends and family of my interest because it seemed so juvenile. Perhaps it is the association between unicorns and virgins that has created the aura of fluff around the once fierce and noble beast. Or maybe it's My Little Pony's fault. In any case, modern day unicorns seem to have been relegated to being play things for little girls.
But this was not always the case. Pre-My Little Pony, unicorns were thought of as fierce, intelligent and noble. They were considered brave creatures, wild and independent. They would choose to die, rather than to be captured alive. The spirit of the unicorn was so highly regarded that it was chosen as the national animal of Scotland.
Unicorn of Scotland on a Scottish Coat of ArmsOn Friday I mentioned how I listened to Albannach a lot while writing Finding Meara. My favorite CD, The Eye of the Storm, has a wistful, wild, rebellious quality to it, and captures the essence of this new perspective I have of unicorns.
I hid unicorns in Finding Meara by creating an animal called the Suntaria, which is half pegasus and half unicorn. I think in book two, the unicorns will be coming out for a visit. And they will be beautiful, and wild, and rebellious.
September 5, 2013
Funny Friday Photos
Yay!!! We made it! It's Friday and the weekend is ready to begin. Wait. Is Friday considered a part of the weekend? I don't think so, because you still have to go to work. I could be wrong.
I'm rather happy to have been able to update the words completed on Adven 2 in my sidebar. I'm finally writing, and hopefully that will continue. Now, I just need to come up with a title... Maybe I should have a contest. One person suggested keeping with the "finding" theme, and call it "Finding Truth," or something like that. However, the Lulu Titlescorer gives "Finding Truth" a 55.4% chance of being a bestselling title. Obviously not a bad title, but not real eye catching, either.
Last week's funniest photo - winning by one vote - is:
And here are this week's! Quick warning - several are rather crass, but they made me laugh, so I went with them. I hope none of them offend anyone. Also, all photos are courtesy of I Can Has Cheeseburger.
Oh. My. Gosh... Unbelievable similarity!
Isn't this just what it feels like? Or if you walk into the restroom at work after someone has...
well, you know. Totally why I stock the staff bathroom with air freshener.
Ha! I love the drug ones. And I've never done drugs... Why do I find them so funny?
And our pun...
Don't mess with the chickens...
This weekend our family is taking a day trip to Estes Park, Colorado to enjoy the Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Festival.
Our goals:
1. See Albannach perform and buy their new album, Runs In the Blood. I listened to lots of Albannach when I developed the Realm in Finding Meara. Linked below is one of my favorite songs.
2. Watch a little jousting
3. Buy swords with scabbards for the boys. You would think we have enough swords (or "blades" as the boys call them) but no! We need swords with scabbards, so they can draw the swords like in Lord of the Rings. Okay, to tell the truth, my little fantasy-filled heart is pleased as punch that they're so into swords and castles and slaying Orcs.
What are your plans for the weekend?Did you have a clear favorite photo this week?I think my favorite is either Gandalf or Dog Weed. I can't decide.
I'm rather happy to have been able to update the words completed on Adven 2 in my sidebar. I'm finally writing, and hopefully that will continue. Now, I just need to come up with a title... Maybe I should have a contest. One person suggested keeping with the "finding" theme, and call it "Finding Truth," or something like that. However, the Lulu Titlescorer gives "Finding Truth" a 55.4% chance of being a bestselling title. Obviously not a bad title, but not real eye catching, either.
Last week's funniest photo - winning by one vote - is:
And here are this week's! Quick warning - several are rather crass, but they made me laugh, so I went with them. I hope none of them offend anyone. Also, all photos are courtesy of I Can Has Cheeseburger.
Oh. My. Gosh... Unbelievable similarity!
Isn't this just what it feels like? Or if you walk into the restroom at work after someone has... well, you know. Totally why I stock the staff bathroom with air freshener.
Ha! I love the drug ones. And I've never done drugs... Why do I find them so funny?
And our pun...
Don't mess with the chickens...This weekend our family is taking a day trip to Estes Park, Colorado to enjoy the Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Festival.
Our goals:
1. See Albannach perform and buy their new album, Runs In the Blood. I listened to lots of Albannach when I developed the Realm in Finding Meara. Linked below is one of my favorite songs.
2. Watch a little jousting
3. Buy swords with scabbards for the boys. You would think we have enough swords (or "blades" as the boys call them) but no! We need swords with scabbards, so they can draw the swords like in Lord of the Rings. Okay, to tell the truth, my little fantasy-filled heart is pleased as punch that they're so into swords and castles and slaying Orcs.
What are your plans for the weekend?Did you have a clear favorite photo this week?I think my favorite is either Gandalf or Dog Weed. I can't decide.
August 30, 2013
Funny Friday Photos and Color Wielders Release and Cephalopod Coffeehouse
Happy Friday! We made it to the weekend, and another round of funny photos!
As I'm sure you can tell by the title, I have some extra "stuff" going on this week. First, my blog post about "It's Just Books" was featured on the Passive Voice yesterday. Although the comments here and the comments there are as different as a warm summer rain and midwinter in Antarctica, I am still extremely honored to have been featured on the blog.
Next, I have joined the Cephalopod Coffeehouse, which is the brainchild of the Armchair Squid. It's a reading bloghop in which I get to share the best book I read in the month. During August I've been devouring The Eye of God, the new thriller by James Rollins. Sigma Force is at it again, fighting to save the world and overcome the bad guys. What I really like about this book, besides getting to hang out with my favorite characters and read James Rollins's superb writing, is how the story line is put together. Instead of being linear, there are two tracks in the beginning which converge around the middle and then continue on together. This really upped the tension and curiosity kept me turning pages long after I really needed to go to bed. Highly recommended!
And at last, before the funnies, I'd like to share Dawna Raver's great news about the re-release of her debut novel, The Color Wielders. Please be sure to stop over at this post and get registered for the giveaway and learn more about the Facebook party and other fun planned for her re-release party!
Thanks for sticking with me! Last week's funniest photo was:
A three-way tie! So, just go look at them all again if you want to relive the fun.
Here's this week's photos.
And a punny X-Men joke:
My favorite is "What ball?"Which is your favorite?
As I'm sure you can tell by the title, I have some extra "stuff" going on this week. First, my blog post about "It's Just Books" was featured on the Passive Voice yesterday. Although the comments here and the comments there are as different as a warm summer rain and midwinter in Antarctica, I am still extremely honored to have been featured on the blog.
Next, I have joined the Cephalopod Coffeehouse, which is the brainchild of the Armchair Squid. It's a reading bloghop in which I get to share the best book I read in the month. During August I've been devouring The Eye of God, the new thriller by James Rollins. Sigma Force is at it again, fighting to save the world and overcome the bad guys. What I really like about this book, besides getting to hang out with my favorite characters and read James Rollins's superb writing, is how the story line is put together. Instead of being linear, there are two tracks in the beginning which converge around the middle and then continue on together. This really upped the tension and curiosity kept me turning pages long after I really needed to go to bed. Highly recommended!
And at last, before the funnies, I'd like to share Dawna Raver's great news about the re-release of her debut novel, The Color Wielders. Please be sure to stop over at this post and get registered for the giveaway and learn more about the Facebook party and other fun planned for her re-release party!
Thanks for sticking with me! Last week's funniest photo was:
A three-way tie! So, just go look at them all again if you want to relive the fun.
Here's this week's photos.
And a punny X-Men joke:
My favorite is "What ball?"Which is your favorite?
August 29, 2013
Colour Wielders by Dawna Raver Indie Release
I'm happy to announce that Colour Wielders is back on the market with a pretty new face and updated content. It thrills me to be able to share it with you today. Thank you Jade Hart at Black Firefly for all her work, Michelle Johnson for my amazing cover, and Danielle Blanchard for all your hard work and help. If you have time, please stop by Facebook tonight and party with us at 4:00 central https://www.facebook.com/events/314183782060128 hosted by the wonderful Leslie Whitaker.
Behind the Faerying Mysts, hidden from Mortal eyes, is a land where gods and creatures of myth and legend dwell. And in the Mortal Realm, their Princess is hidden away. Quinn Sinclair lives an ordinary life with her less-than-loving mother in Conifer, Colorado, clueless of her true nature. On the night of her birthday, a staggering betrayal sends her life spinning out-of-control. As she struggles to pick up the pieces, a vision of a man with haunting tourmaline-blue eyes begs her for help, and she is transported into a Magykal battle-forever changing her life. Arik Morgaine—Demigod bad boy and outcast of the Magykal Realm—tried to avoid contact with Princess Quinn for eighteen years, not wanting to make good on an old threat. But the fates have other plans. Arik can no longer deny his growing desire for Quinn, or the need to protect her from those wanting to control her burgeoning powers. Can the two of them come together and save the Magykal Realm from being destroyed by the Darkest of Magyks? New Adult. Recommended for 18 and above. Mature themes, sexual situations, and profanity.
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Excerpt:Gentle fingertips grazed the edge of her jaw, trailing down her neck to her collarbone. His citrine gaze stared deeply into her eyes, and her body heated at his tender touch.
“You’re okay, yeah?” Thaene asked, his voice hoarse from their lovemaking.
Am I okay? She hardly knew. Though she had nothing to compare it to, this feeling was more than giving her virginity to him. Quinn felt like something bigger inside had stirred to life, wanting to escape.
“You know I love you. I’m sorry if it hurt.” He kissed her again, his lips caressing hers, as if he could take the ache away.
“Say something, Quinn. Please.”
“I love you, Thaene.” She pressed herself into him, passionately returning his affection. As their kiss continued, Quinn wondered if he wanted more. She also wondered if she had more to give.
“I want us together, always. Do you want that, Quinn?” Thaene’s eyes danced with a mixture of emotions—love, passion, possessiveness, and something else she couldn’t name.
“We can have forever. You want that, don’t you?” Thaene asked.
“Yes,” Quinn answered breathlessly, before realizing what she’d agreed to. She smiled, finding his need for her exciting. “Forever is a long time. But I could do it with you.”
Thaene smiled back. Happiness lit his face. He looked like he’d just won a major prize—he looked triumphant. “Being with you on your twenty-second birthday was very special to me. You’ve given me such a precious gift.”
“I love you. I can’t imagine my first time with anyone else.”
Besides, my gift of Sight showed you to me, over and over. How could I not give myself to you?
Her gift had shown her something else as well. Since she didn’t understand it, Quinn ignored it. She’d followed her heart where Thaene was concerned. Not even her mother’s dislike—or in spite of it— changed her mind. Following your heart always led you down the right path.
Thaene lightly brushed her hair from her face, then he rested his forehead on hers.
“There’s something else I’d like you to give me. Will you do that? Give me what I desire the most?”
The longing in his voice made Quinn squirm underneath him. Right now, she’d give him anything.
“It’s the most precious gift of all. One I’ll cherish forever.”
Oh my God. He wants to marry me.
“Yes,” Quinn said, drawing in a breath. “I’ll give you anything.”
“Good.” Thaene nuzzled her neck. “I want you to show me your Magyk.”
“What?” Quinn blinked at him, wondering if she’d heard him right.
“If you want us to have forever, you must show me your Magyk.”
About the Author:Dawna Raver is an author of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. Colour Wielders, Book One, is her debut novel. When she's not spending time in her fantasy world, Dawna loves football, reading, and pretending she's a top chef in the kitchen. Oh, and fawning over her dogs and husband, sometimes in that order.
Contact Dawna at:https://www.facebook.com/DawnaRaver
https://twitter.com/DawnaRaver https://dawnaraver.com http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17261634-colour-wielders
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Behind the Faerying Mysts, hidden from Mortal eyes, is a land where gods and creatures of myth and legend dwell. And in the Mortal Realm, their Princess is hidden away. Quinn Sinclair lives an ordinary life with her less-than-loving mother in Conifer, Colorado, clueless of her true nature. On the night of her birthday, a staggering betrayal sends her life spinning out-of-control. As she struggles to pick up the pieces, a vision of a man with haunting tourmaline-blue eyes begs her for help, and she is transported into a Magykal battle-forever changing her life. Arik Morgaine—Demigod bad boy and outcast of the Magykal Realm—tried to avoid contact with Princess Quinn for eighteen years, not wanting to make good on an old threat. But the fates have other plans. Arik can no longer deny his growing desire for Quinn, or the need to protect her from those wanting to control her burgeoning powers. Can the two of them come together and save the Magykal Realm from being destroyed by the Darkest of Magyks? New Adult. Recommended for 18 and above. Mature themes, sexual situations, and profanity.
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Excerpt:Gentle fingertips grazed the edge of her jaw, trailing down her neck to her collarbone. His citrine gaze stared deeply into her eyes, and her body heated at his tender touch.“You’re okay, yeah?” Thaene asked, his voice hoarse from their lovemaking.
Am I okay? She hardly knew. Though she had nothing to compare it to, this feeling was more than giving her virginity to him. Quinn felt like something bigger inside had stirred to life, wanting to escape.
“You know I love you. I’m sorry if it hurt.” He kissed her again, his lips caressing hers, as if he could take the ache away.
“Say something, Quinn. Please.”
“I love you, Thaene.” She pressed herself into him, passionately returning his affection. As their kiss continued, Quinn wondered if he wanted more. She also wondered if she had more to give.
“I want us together, always. Do you want that, Quinn?” Thaene’s eyes danced with a mixture of emotions—love, passion, possessiveness, and something else she couldn’t name.
“We can have forever. You want that, don’t you?” Thaene asked.
“Yes,” Quinn answered breathlessly, before realizing what she’d agreed to. She smiled, finding his need for her exciting. “Forever is a long time. But I could do it with you.”
Thaene smiled back. Happiness lit his face. He looked like he’d just won a major prize—he looked triumphant. “Being with you on your twenty-second birthday was very special to me. You’ve given me such a precious gift.”
“I love you. I can’t imagine my first time with anyone else.”
Besides, my gift of Sight showed you to me, over and over. How could I not give myself to you?
Her gift had shown her something else as well. Since she didn’t understand it, Quinn ignored it. She’d followed her heart where Thaene was concerned. Not even her mother’s dislike—or in spite of it— changed her mind. Following your heart always led you down the right path.
Thaene lightly brushed her hair from her face, then he rested his forehead on hers.
“There’s something else I’d like you to give me. Will you do that? Give me what I desire the most?”
The longing in his voice made Quinn squirm underneath him. Right now, she’d give him anything.
“It’s the most precious gift of all. One I’ll cherish forever.”
Oh my God. He wants to marry me.
“Yes,” Quinn said, drawing in a breath. “I’ll give you anything.”
“Good.” Thaene nuzzled her neck. “I want you to show me your Magyk.”
“What?” Quinn blinked at him, wondering if she’d heard him right.
“If you want us to have forever, you must show me your Magyk.”
About the Author:Dawna Raver is an author of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. Colour Wielders, Book One, is her debut novel. When she's not spending time in her fantasy world, Dawna loves football, reading, and pretending she's a top chef in the kitchen. Oh, and fawning over her dogs and husband, sometimes in that order. Contact Dawna at:https://www.facebook.com/DawnaRaver
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