Roxanna Rose's Blog - Posts Tagged "desires"

Yeah, how is that for a catchy title? ;)

I've had some readers ask me where I get the ideas for my books. On my website at:
http://www.take2creativestorywriters.com
I have dedicated a page to myths, legends, and characters that have inspired my writing. I am starting with the characters that are featured in my Legacy Novel series, but will expand from there.

Here is introduction to some of the characters of Irish legends.

Morrigan (The Phantom Queen) – Often depicted with the huge black wings of a crow. She is the goddess of war, of battle, of fury; a bringer of fear and panic, and a prophet—especially when the prophecy speaks of doom or bloodshed. Yet, as the Dagda (the skillful father god) found out to his joy, she also sported a lusty and vigorous sexuality, abundantly willing to share her pleasures with those she deemed worthy, but vicious and unforgiving when spurned.

The goddess of the killing rage—one grisly tale recounts how, to whip the warriors of the Tuatha De Danann into a battle frenzy, she slaughtered one of their enemies and filled her hands with his blood, which she then dispersed among her own heroes. A baptism of blood, not for the fainthearted.

Naturally, the time of year most sacred to this terrible figure can only e Samhain—the festival of death. The tradition upholds this, for one of the most powerful stories of Irish lore, in which the Phantom Queen enjoys a passionate tryst with the Dagda while standing astride the Unshin River in County Sligo, is set on this sacred day. [excerpts from “Magic of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses” by McColman and Hinds]

I have made the April updates to my website at:

http://www.take2creativestorywriters.com

It has new contests, new articles, and a sneak peek of the Prologue and First Chapter of my book, "Desires (A Legacy Novel)." Please stop by and look around, enter a contest for great prizes or just leave me a comment on the "contact us" page. Tell me what you would like to see. Better yet, get your creative hat on and send me an article, review, or short story.

Happy Reading
and
Happy Writing!

Roxanna

I am finally on Twitter at:

https://twitter.com/RoxannaRose7

I will be hosting weekly Q&A's beginning next month. Join us!

Congratulations to our Goodreads giveaway winners:

Christina Johnson
Cassandra Loskot
Kelly R Baker
Denise Garcia
Barbara Choe
Sharon Watkins
Maia Czwornog
Anna del C. Dye
Cathy Bell
Samantha Parker

I will be shipping each of you a signed hardcover copy of my book by the end of the week.

I had so much fun with the last book giveaway that I found 5 more books to do it all over again.

Don't forget to get YOUR name on the giveaway list!

Exciting News! The book trailer for "Desires (A Legacy Novel) is under production.

As soon as it is ready for viewing I will post a link.

Christmas in April! I love it!

Desires (A Legacy Novel) book trailer has been completed and IT...IS...AWESOME!

Created by Saskia Productions (ie. Goodreads author, Aoife Marie Sheridan)

This is definitely better than anything I got for Christmas! Thank you Aiofe!

I just finished my interview with Bill Thompson at The Bookcast.

Is it possible to have stage fright when there is no stage? Hmmm? The last time I was that nervous there was a tv camera and a tarantula involved!

Even with the nervousness, I had fun. It was exciting to talk with Bill.

Another great thing to look forward to with the release of "Malevolence (A Legacy Novel)"...I was asked to come back and talk about it. :D

Thank you Bill Thompson and The Bookcast!

Here is the link to The Bookcast interview I did with Bill Thompson.


This is the link to the feature on The Bookcast:

http://www.thebookcast.com/indie-auth...

Sorry, I tried to embed the actual interview by it wouldn't let me. Hey, I don't sound as nervous as I felt. :D

I am running two giveaways on Facebook. All you have to do is "Like" the page to be automatically entered into the drawing. I will be selecting the winners at random on May 12th.

See the details on my author's page at:

R.Rose,author

or on the page for Desires (A Legacy Novel):

Desires (A Legacy Novel)

Good Luck!!