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April 6, 2014
F is for Fetch
F is for Fetch Retches were believed to be a type of doppelganger in Irish myth. However, if you saw your fetch, it was thought to be a bad omen – especially of death. Ideally though, you would want to see a Fetch at dawn. Why? ”A sighting of a fetch is generally taken as a […]
April 4, 2014
E is for Einherjar
E is for Einherjar Einherjar, in Norse legends, are the slain warriors in Valhalla. Even though they are eating and drinking, they are also preparing for the end of the world battle know of as Ragnarök. “What sort of dream is that, Odin? I dreamed I rose up before dawn to clear up Val-hall for slain […]
April 3, 2014
D is for Dragons
Dragons – Good or Evil? Throughout history, dragons have been the creatures of myth and legends. From the European maiden-eating dragons to the Aztec God Quetzalcoatl and the colorful dragons of Asia, they inspire fear or hope. During the middle ages, European dragons were portrayed as evil and killers. The knight, who slayed the dragon, […]
April 2, 2014
C is for Churel
C is for Churel Churels are female vampiric ghosts. They are believed to be women who died in childbirth, during pregnancy or even during mensuration, especially ones who were neglected by their relatives. They return to extract their revenge and drain the blood of male relatives. They are predominately found in South Asian legends, but […]
April 1, 2014
B is for Bánánach
B is for Bánánach The Bánánach is thought to either be a single entity or several. In ancient Irish legends, they are supernatural females that haunt battlefields. Some believe they were female demons or fairies, but not the good kind. They are compared to Banshee or even Valkyries. To see any of the creatures on […]
March 31, 2014
A is for Aswang
A is for Aswang Hi and welcome to the April A to Z Challenge. This month, I’m dedicating a letter to a mythical creature. Some you may have heard of, but many might be new to you. Aswang comes from Filipino myths and was reported to be one of their most feared mythical creatures. The […]
March 24, 2014
One Year Anniversary as an Author
Today, I have been a published author for one year! This year, I learned a lot. More than I did from years of writing. March 25, 2013 my debut novel, The Garnet Dagger, Book 1 in the Legends of Oblivion Series was published. This novel, will always hold a special place in my heart. It […]
March 20, 2014
Ghost Lover by Liza O’Connor and Sale
Ghost Lover has returned, and he’s sexier than ever. To encourage you to invite him into your reader, he’ll be half-price on March 21 – 23. Ghost Lover By Liza O’Connor Contemporary Romance with a touch of paranormal Blurb Two sexy English brothers. One irresistible ghost. Who would you choose as your lover? Completely broke […]
Seriously Shifter Giveaway Hop
Welcome to Seriously Shifters Blog Hop. I’ve always loved shifters. I watched a TV show when I was little, don’t remember the name of it, that had a woman who could shift into any animal/monster. The animal she would transform into would appear in her eye as a reflection, then the camera would pull back […]
March 19, 2014
Spring Fling Blog Hop
Welcome to the Spring Fling Blog Hop Today is the first day of Spring. Even if you are still buried under snow and ice, it’s officially the Spring Equinox today. Love is blooming along with trees and plants as they sprout new leaves and bare fruit. During pagan times, the Celtics and others considered this […]
