Denice Garrou's Blog, page 3
June 15, 2013
View the world I have created on Pinterest
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This is so much fun! On Pinterest, I have made a couple boards depicting some of my characters and a few excerpts to Dragonhorse. This will give you more of an imaginative view of the world I have created. Copy the link above in your browser to go there.
This is so much fun! On Pinterest, I have made a couple boards depicting some of my characters and a few excerpts to Dragonhorse. This will give you more of an imaginative view of the world I have created. Copy the link above in your browser to go there.
June 13, 2013
Colorado Fires burning all around us
I have been glued to the TV. We got close to having to evacuate since I only live about 15 miles from where the Royal Gorge fire is still ravenously burning ... after 3 days! It left the bridge across the gorge but took all the amusement buildings (20) around it...The buildings burned but the zoo animals we left unscathed to everyone's amazement!
The fire is only 20% contained. Canon City is a prison town and they had to evacuate almost 900 inmates from one of the 3 prisons.
The Black Forest fire closer to Colorado Springs is taking houses right and left...and sadly the houses that were spared with the first go'round are now being consumed by the change in direction. Pictures of horses running loose all over FB..people were at work when it hit and some were not allowed in to get their belongings..that's how bad that fire is burning. The Black Forest is miles and miles of ancient Pine trees, perfect food for the fiery breath of Mother Earth. Six fires burning around Colorado! How can I possible write!
The fire is only 20% contained. Canon City is a prison town and they had to evacuate almost 900 inmates from one of the 3 prisons.
The Black Forest fire closer to Colorado Springs is taking houses right and left...and sadly the houses that were spared with the first go'round are now being consumed by the change in direction. Pictures of horses running loose all over FB..people were at work when it hit and some were not allowed in to get their belongings..that's how bad that fire is burning. The Black Forest is miles and miles of ancient Pine trees, perfect food for the fiery breath of Mother Earth. Six fires burning around Colorado! How can I possible write!
June 10, 2013
This is a YA book with a prequel on the way
Hi friends, I just wanted to let you all know that yes, this is a YA written book.
So , it is an easy read. Most of my older readers enjoy this fact too.
Also one of my reviewers wanted more background on the characters...And I thank her for bringing up that very important point! Yes, the prequel will answer all the questions. I could not divulge too much in the first book.
If you are interested in going back to the lost city of Lemuria and have heard about the hollow earth theory, you might be interested in finding out how all of the characters relate to this. Yes, they will all be back!
Thanks for the honest reviews! But I do expect some bumps in the road..it is how we all learn is it not?
Happy Reading!
Denice
So , it is an easy read. Most of my older readers enjoy this fact too.
Also one of my reviewers wanted more background on the characters...And I thank her for bringing up that very important point! Yes, the prequel will answer all the questions. I could not divulge too much in the first book.
If you are interested in going back to the lost city of Lemuria and have heard about the hollow earth theory, you might be interested in finding out how all of the characters relate to this. Yes, they will all be back!
Thanks for the honest reviews! But I do expect some bumps in the road..it is how we all learn is it not?
Happy Reading!
Denice
June 7, 2013
Excerpt from Dragonhorse
Shion meets Ryven Blackmore for the first time...unbeknownst to her this was not the first time Ryven had seen Shion...was this meeting just chance?
Seeing the wolf and half-naked girl, the muscular, black horse came to a sliding halt, his deep, red nostrils flared.
“Steady there, my friend, I do doubt this half-naked waif can harm us,” soothed the young rider. The great horse spun; the raven-haired young man craned his neck around. His crystal-green eyes locked upon Shion. His thick, dark brow came together as he studied her and her wolf.
“Are you not afraid of the ghosties?” the young man asked, a slight grin spreading across his face. The black steed reared, pawing the air. “There, there, Black, ‘tis rude not to stop and chat when you come upon a true and lovely faerie of the woods!”
So, he thinks he is charming, she thought. Sticking her nose in the air to peer at him sideways, she replied, “I have no reason to fear the spirits at this place. I have been coming here since I was a wee girl.” She could feel the heat in her face rise from the fluttering sensations of attraction. Besides his elfish—yes, that’s the word—elfish good looks, she had never seen a man handle a horse in such a controlling, yet gentle manner. That intrigued her more than his appearance—granted, he did have great appeal sitting so confidently upon his stallion, but it was his horsemanship that made her forget she was half dressed. So lost in her self-banter, she was startled when he spoke to her.
“Well, my lady,” he said, then let out a loud laugh, “I will carry on and leave you to your—endeavors. Might I give you a warning first?” He flashed a toothy smile, his eyes expressing the enjoyment of her manner of undress. “I would cover yourself…you just never know who you might meet in these woods. Not all are as honorable as I.” With that said, he clucked to his black steed and they loudly cantered off. He managed to turn his head to take one last look before he disappeared into the tag alders.
Shion stood silent, watching the rider leave. She didn't realize her mouth was agape until a fly flew in; she coughed, trying to dislodge the bug from the back of her throat.
P.S. I have just started compiling character boards on my pinterest account. They depict my ideal image for each of my characters. This is in the works so stop by often to see what is new. Also, some of my boards have more, shorter excerpts from my book.
www.pinterest.com/dragonhorses
Seeing the wolf and half-naked girl, the muscular, black horse came to a sliding halt, his deep, red nostrils flared.
“Steady there, my friend, I do doubt this half-naked waif can harm us,” soothed the young rider. The great horse spun; the raven-haired young man craned his neck around. His crystal-green eyes locked upon Shion. His thick, dark brow came together as he studied her and her wolf.
“Are you not afraid of the ghosties?” the young man asked, a slight grin spreading across his face. The black steed reared, pawing the air. “There, there, Black, ‘tis rude not to stop and chat when you come upon a true and lovely faerie of the woods!”
So, he thinks he is charming, she thought. Sticking her nose in the air to peer at him sideways, she replied, “I have no reason to fear the spirits at this place. I have been coming here since I was a wee girl.” She could feel the heat in her face rise from the fluttering sensations of attraction. Besides his elfish—yes, that’s the word—elfish good looks, she had never seen a man handle a horse in such a controlling, yet gentle manner. That intrigued her more than his appearance—granted, he did have great appeal sitting so confidently upon his stallion, but it was his horsemanship that made her forget she was half dressed. So lost in her self-banter, she was startled when he spoke to her.
“Well, my lady,” he said, then let out a loud laugh, “I will carry on and leave you to your—endeavors. Might I give you a warning first?” He flashed a toothy smile, his eyes expressing the enjoyment of her manner of undress. “I would cover yourself…you just never know who you might meet in these woods. Not all are as honorable as I.” With that said, he clucked to his black steed and they loudly cantered off. He managed to turn his head to take one last look before he disappeared into the tag alders.
Shion stood silent, watching the rider leave. She didn't realize her mouth was agape until a fly flew in; she coughed, trying to dislodge the bug from the back of her throat.
P.S. I have just started compiling character boards on my pinterest account. They depict my ideal image for each of my characters. This is in the works so stop by often to see what is new. Also, some of my boards have more, shorter excerpts from my book.
www.pinterest.com/dragonhorses
June 6, 2013
Midsummers Eve is arriving!
They say write what you know...
I write fantasy and I KNOW fantasy because I studied, learned, live and love it. It is not that I haven't ever grown up...it is that I have never lost that connection to what we had as a child, before ADULT LIFE intervened.
Since Midsummers Eve is approaching, I thought I might tell you about one of my circle celebrations about 6 years ago. It was my turn to do the ceremony and I decided to write a "journey" and take everyone in our coven to meet each elemental of the 4 directions. The Sylph in the East, the Salamander in the South, the Undine in the West, and the Gnome in the North. For those of you who don't already know; Midsummers Eve is when the veil between the worlds of man and fae are the thinnest.
I had a perfect spot to hold the celebration...it was a hidden valley in the center of my land. Ancient, towering pines stood watch in a perfect circle around my "circle". I collected antique jars and put a tea light in each one and hung them in the surrounding trees to light the way for the fae folk I wished to invite.
Everyone arrived and we proceeded to the sacred spot and did our usual circle casting etc. Everyone had settled in and I lead them in the journey to reconnect with the fae or faerie folk. The journey was going well in the still of the night, lit only by my many lanterns twinkling sweetly. But suddenly something changed, it was the air around us. It became alive and electric and produced a very intimidating humming sound or what we all described later as a buzzing or flapping of many, many tiny wings! WE ALL heard it! Now mind you, the circle was full of seasoned witches, unafraid with a tough ass mind set...so we thought.
As the buzzing noise got closer and became louder I could feel the energy of the circle change to panic! Some tough witches we were! lol! Since I was the priestess of the night it was up to me to change the energy and I quickly reminded everyone that we were in a protected circle and nothing could get in. With that, the noise subsided, WITH a few sighs of relief I might add.
Was it the fae folk that had come according to our bidding? I say "Just Believe". And remember, when dealing with the other dimensions, please take the necessary precautions and KNOW what you are doing.
I write fantasy and I KNOW fantasy because I studied, learned, live and love it. It is not that I haven't ever grown up...it is that I have never lost that connection to what we had as a child, before ADULT LIFE intervened.
Since Midsummers Eve is approaching, I thought I might tell you about one of my circle celebrations about 6 years ago. It was my turn to do the ceremony and I decided to write a "journey" and take everyone in our coven to meet each elemental of the 4 directions. The Sylph in the East, the Salamander in the South, the Undine in the West, and the Gnome in the North. For those of you who don't already know; Midsummers Eve is when the veil between the worlds of man and fae are the thinnest.
I had a perfect spot to hold the celebration...it was a hidden valley in the center of my land. Ancient, towering pines stood watch in a perfect circle around my "circle". I collected antique jars and put a tea light in each one and hung them in the surrounding trees to light the way for the fae folk I wished to invite.
Everyone arrived and we proceeded to the sacred spot and did our usual circle casting etc. Everyone had settled in and I lead them in the journey to reconnect with the fae or faerie folk. The journey was going well in the still of the night, lit only by my many lanterns twinkling sweetly. But suddenly something changed, it was the air around us. It became alive and electric and produced a very intimidating humming sound or what we all described later as a buzzing or flapping of many, many tiny wings! WE ALL heard it! Now mind you, the circle was full of seasoned witches, unafraid with a tough ass mind set...so we thought.
As the buzzing noise got closer and became louder I could feel the energy of the circle change to panic! Some tough witches we were! lol! Since I was the priestess of the night it was up to me to change the energy and I quickly reminded everyone that we were in a protected circle and nothing could get in. With that, the noise subsided, WITH a few sighs of relief I might add.
Was it the fae folk that had come according to our bidding? I say "Just Believe". And remember, when dealing with the other dimensions, please take the necessary precautions and KNOW what you are doing.
June 5, 2013
Horses, my muse
Through my many years of practicing magic I have become very good at manifestation.
After I brought Ciara (my latest horse) home, I realized I had actually manifested her through my writings of Freia, (an actual character in Dragonhorse) having fallen in love with that little fiery character and longing for one of my own just like her...
But, first I must back up a bit...Ciara came after I had given my big, 17 hand percheron/TB gelding Wynter, to my sister. I had owned him since he was 5 months old. He was a PMU rescue out of Canada. When he turned five we moved from Elizabeth up into the mountains. It was not long before we realized Wynter and the high Rockies with it's marauding mountain lions were not a match. He was forever afraid and spooky. I had finally made the agonizing decision to send him back to the Front Range (Denver Metro area) by my sister where he is now a schooling jumper. He is content to just work in the arena, still not wanting to venture too far from the confines and safety of the barns.
So, I had a few weeks without a horse, it was painful looking at that empty pasture. It was especially awful for my poor sister, since I cried and blubbered too her quite often how much I missed Wynter.
Okay, need to back up some more! Our previous house on that mountain was now for sale, and since the economic crash was still going on, buyers were slim. So, my husband kept telling me I needed to find another horse that had been raised in the mountains and used to the wildlife. I wasn't sure what to do since I knew our house would sell one day and than I would have to find a place to board the new horse while we built the next house.....bla,bla,bla.
Okay, back to my story. So, still undecided as what to do and missing the company of a horse, I buried myself in finishing Dragonhorse. I was doing re-writes and was really enjoying the character Freia. I found myself thinking many a time (putting thought into form) how I needed a nice little horse that loved to trail ride and did not need any healing or a ton of my time...just like Freia.
A few days after finishing up on the first re-write, we just happen to be heading down our mountain road and there was Ciara...(read the whole story about her in the character section on my website
www.denicegarrou-dragonhorse.com).
I have now come to the conclusion I am never to be horseless...the few times I was, it was unbearable! It has dawned on me that every writer must have a muse! And yes, my muse is horses.
My poor, poor husband who must put up with my very expensive and time consuming "disease". But, I do know that my attachment to the equine world goes beyond my control and full understanding. So together, my horses and I explore the world of magic!
Today that little fiery mare showed me some of her magic. You see, I have been teaching her tricks, and all winter long I have been envisioning a new trick, which is rearing straight up in the air. This, morning SHE decided to show me the trick that I had conveyed to her all winter long, via my thoughts! During circle work she stopped and looked at me, than took two steps back and went straight up into the air, just like a trained show stallion! All I saw was her left eye and pretty brown belly! Yes, horses; my muse--my constant connection to the realm of magic and manifestation.
After I brought Ciara (my latest horse) home, I realized I had actually manifested her through my writings of Freia, (an actual character in Dragonhorse) having fallen in love with that little fiery character and longing for one of my own just like her...
But, first I must back up a bit...Ciara came after I had given my big, 17 hand percheron/TB gelding Wynter, to my sister. I had owned him since he was 5 months old. He was a PMU rescue out of Canada. When he turned five we moved from Elizabeth up into the mountains. It was not long before we realized Wynter and the high Rockies with it's marauding mountain lions were not a match. He was forever afraid and spooky. I had finally made the agonizing decision to send him back to the Front Range (Denver Metro area) by my sister where he is now a schooling jumper. He is content to just work in the arena, still not wanting to venture too far from the confines and safety of the barns.
So, I had a few weeks without a horse, it was painful looking at that empty pasture. It was especially awful for my poor sister, since I cried and blubbered too her quite often how much I missed Wynter.
Okay, need to back up some more! Our previous house on that mountain was now for sale, and since the economic crash was still going on, buyers were slim. So, my husband kept telling me I needed to find another horse that had been raised in the mountains and used to the wildlife. I wasn't sure what to do since I knew our house would sell one day and than I would have to find a place to board the new horse while we built the next house.....bla,bla,bla.
Okay, back to my story. So, still undecided as what to do and missing the company of a horse, I buried myself in finishing Dragonhorse. I was doing re-writes and was really enjoying the character Freia. I found myself thinking many a time (putting thought into form) how I needed a nice little horse that loved to trail ride and did not need any healing or a ton of my time...just like Freia.
A few days after finishing up on the first re-write, we just happen to be heading down our mountain road and there was Ciara...(read the whole story about her in the character section on my website
www.denicegarrou-dragonhorse.com).
I have now come to the conclusion I am never to be horseless...the few times I was, it was unbearable! It has dawned on me that every writer must have a muse! And yes, my muse is horses.
My poor, poor husband who must put up with my very expensive and time consuming "disease". But, I do know that my attachment to the equine world goes beyond my control and full understanding. So together, my horses and I explore the world of magic!
Today that little fiery mare showed me some of her magic. You see, I have been teaching her tricks, and all winter long I have been envisioning a new trick, which is rearing straight up in the air. This, morning SHE decided to show me the trick that I had conveyed to her all winter long, via my thoughts! During circle work she stopped and looked at me, than took two steps back and went straight up into the air, just like a trained show stallion! All I saw was her left eye and pretty brown belly! Yes, horses; my muse--my constant connection to the realm of magic and manifestation.
Get it on Kindle for $3.99!
I just got the word from KDP.Amazon, the conversion is done! So for you Kindle readers, it is up and ready at the price of $3.99. It is also enrolled in the lending library for 90 days! Happy Reading.
June 4, 2013
Prequel to Dragonhorse
Writing and marketing coupled together with painful scoliosis can and is a daunting task! This morning once again I must sit at the computer with a dagger in my back (my scoliosis) and create. But I will push on and prevail just as I always have my whole life. It is the same as performing magic...no matter the outcome you must push on and practice your craft. Practice does make perfect and you learn a whole heck of a lot on the way; remember in Dragonhorse Shion must learn that the journey is the best part.
This reminds me of when I was a wee child probably about the age of 10. I and my constant companion Kelly, wanted to be wildlife healers. We were young, and full of compassion for every crawling, creeping, flying, running, being on our earth. This was when I just knew I had a mission in life but at that time thought it was only to heal animals.
I remember our first patient. Kelly and I were enjoying the end of a downpour that had flooded the streets with bath like water. We noticed a worm--yes I said worm, the lowliest of the beings on our planet; anyway this poor little worm must have tumbled along the sides of the street and gotten beaten nearly to death! Well, we just had to save the little fellow, and proceeded to wrap him in a band-aid. The wiggly little bugger was having none of it, and crawled right out of our careful and loving administrations.
How many of us today would do such a thing? Most of us not. We loose that part of ourselves after our "rights of passage" into adulthood. We loose the magic of our lives! How sad don't you think?
So, this is why I write. It keeps me connected to that time in my life;keeps me connected to my enchanted realm. What keeps you connected to your enchanted realm?
Oh, and I might add I was a HUGE Merlin fan; the SYFY series that just ended. That was my Friday night connection to my enchanted realm, and I was and am so sad to see it end.
So, what to do, what to do? The ending of Merlin has now opened the way to the beginning of another chapter to the world of Dragonhorse. Yes, I have started the prequel! The prequel will answer all of the why's and whats of what Shion and her allies had to endure and conquer. We go back to another time-to the beginning. I will keep you posted...Dragonhorse and Seeker of the Forgotten Knowledge
This reminds me of when I was a wee child probably about the age of 10. I and my constant companion Kelly, wanted to be wildlife healers. We were young, and full of compassion for every crawling, creeping, flying, running, being on our earth. This was when I just knew I had a mission in life but at that time thought it was only to heal animals.
I remember our first patient. Kelly and I were enjoying the end of a downpour that had flooded the streets with bath like water. We noticed a worm--yes I said worm, the lowliest of the beings on our planet; anyway this poor little worm must have tumbled along the sides of the street and gotten beaten nearly to death! Well, we just had to save the little fellow, and proceeded to wrap him in a band-aid. The wiggly little bugger was having none of it, and crawled right out of our careful and loving administrations.
How many of us today would do such a thing? Most of us not. We loose that part of ourselves after our "rights of passage" into adulthood. We loose the magic of our lives! How sad don't you think?
So, this is why I write. It keeps me connected to that time in my life;keeps me connected to my enchanted realm. What keeps you connected to your enchanted realm?
Oh, and I might add I was a HUGE Merlin fan; the SYFY series that just ended. That was my Friday night connection to my enchanted realm, and I was and am so sad to see it end.
So, what to do, what to do? The ending of Merlin has now opened the way to the beginning of another chapter to the world of Dragonhorse. Yes, I have started the prequel! The prequel will answer all of the why's and whats of what Shion and her allies had to endure and conquer. We go back to another time-to the beginning. I will keep you posted...Dragonhorse and Seeker of the Forgotten Knowledge
May 24, 2013
Kindle Version
Just wanted to let the Ebook readers know that Creatspace is converting my book as we speak. Looks like it will be another couple weeks before conversion is finished. I will let everyone know as soon as it is ready.
For me, I like the feel and smell of a book...old school I guess. But I do see the wisdom in this new stuff...save a tree and lots of them for one! Happy reading!
For me, I like the feel and smell of a book...old school I guess. But I do see the wisdom in this new stuff...save a tree and lots of them for one! Happy reading!
May 6, 2013
1st Giveaway ends
Hello all,
Thank you all to those who entered my giveaway. There were six winners with one going to Great Britain!
For those of you who did not win keep watching my posts. I will be working to add my book for sale on my website ! I want to offer my book at a discounted price for those who are following me on Goodreads.
I am in the middle of moving into my new and hopefully last or next to last house...my husband builds custom homes and just has to have a new one every couple years! I am the one with gypsy blood, but he has more of the Traveller in him. I am ready to grow some roots. I want to learn permaculture and grow my herb allies. I make a magic healing salve.
So, anyway, once I have the website ready to offer the book..besides ordering on Amazon or going to Barns and Noble I will post a blog and let you know. Thank you everyone for your interest in my book. Believe me, this is no usual fantasy story.
Denice
Thank you all to those who entered my giveaway. There were six winners with one going to Great Britain!
For those of you who did not win keep watching my posts. I will be working to add my book for sale on my website ! I want to offer my book at a discounted price for those who are following me on Goodreads.
I am in the middle of moving into my new and hopefully last or next to last house...my husband builds custom homes and just has to have a new one every couple years! I am the one with gypsy blood, but he has more of the Traveller in him. I am ready to grow some roots. I want to learn permaculture and grow my herb allies. I make a magic healing salve.
So, anyway, once I have the website ready to offer the book..besides ordering on Amazon or going to Barns and Noble I will post a blog and let you know. Thank you everyone for your interest in my book. Believe me, this is no usual fantasy story.
Denice
