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Monday, March 17, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
{New Release} Special Valentine Delivery by Marylynn Bast
Title: Blake and Amber’s Special Valentine Delivery Author: MaryLynn Bast
Series: Heart of a Wolf Series (Companion Novella)
Genre: New Adult, Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Werewolf Tails Publishing
Release Date: February 14, 2014
Blurb/Synopsis:
Amber is headstrong as ever and refuses to remain at home just because it’s expected of her. Traveling has been her life and the pull to hit the road is strong.
This time when Blake goes off to work, he is on a serious mission. He is fighting to save the lives of werewolf children who are being ripped from their families, their lives in danger.
Neither Blake nor Amber realize they may end up having to fight to save their own family…
Book Links
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Author Information MaryLynn Bast grew up in Texas. An avid reader, she enjoyed writing romantic short stories. After moving to Las Vegas in 201o and starting a new chapter in her life, she followed her dream of publishing her first book, a paranormal romance, in 2012 and continues to write stories for the Heart of a Wolf Series. She is branching out and beginning the Panther Pride Saga. A few other stories are in the works as well.
MaryLynn is a full time author and a full time student working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. Working with several different companies who did government contracts for the US Military, MaryLynn was able to travel the world, meeting new and interesting people.
To further her knowledge into the paranormal world, MaryLynn joined a group in Vegas. In doing so, another passion was brought back to life. Her fascination with the spirit world inspired her to team up with a colleague. Forming CAT Parapsychic, together and with other team members, they investigate all things paranormal.
MaryLynn has several blogs she keeps updated on a regular basis. Her book blog can be found at www.mlbast.com. Her Paranormal blog can be found at http://www.catparapsychic.com.
Author Links
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Saturday, February 8, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Sunday, December 22, 2013
{Book Blast} The Princess Madeline Series by Kirstin Pulioff -- with giveaway!
Title: The Escape of Princess Madeline (Princess Madeline Trilogy, Book #1) Author: Kirstin Pulioff Publication Date: November 4, 2012 Publisher: Caliburn Books Number of pages: 138 Recommended age: 10+
Summary: The Kingdom of Soron is known for many things, its rolling landscape, haunting history, fiery sunsets, and its beautiful princess. Princess Madeline woke on her sixteenth birthday to realize that her future had been planned out, a life full of privilege, royalty, and boredom... a life with a husband and knight champion that she did not choose. Using her charm, strength and stubbornness, she defies the King at every turn, determined to keep her freedom on her terms.
Freedom quickly turns to disaster as she finds herself seized by a group of wandering bandits. With the kingdom in turmoil over her capture; her Knight Champion eager to prove himself, a group of dedicated suitors determined to win her hand, and a group of exiled wizards join forces in the hunt to rescue her. Follow Princess Madeline in this adventure full of twists and turns as she tries to find her freedom and answers to her questions about life and love.
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Read on for the other books in the series and the giveaway!
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
{Book Blast} The Coming Storm by Valerie Douglas
The Coming Storm, By Valerie Douglas
Spanning an epic series of books, 'The Coming Storm' by Valerie Douglas takes you to the heart of a conflict between magic users, and those without magic, good and evil, love and loss.
Join Ailith and Elon as they have to choose between love, duty, and everything they've battled for.
Join Ailith and Elon as they have to choose between love, duty, and everything they've battled for.
Elon of Aerilann, Elven advisor to the High King of Men, helped negotiate the treaty between Elves, Dwarves and men. He suddenly finds that fragile truce threatened from without by an unknown enemy and from within by old hatreds and prejudice. With the aid of his true-friend Colath, the wizard Jareth and the Elven archer Jalila, he goes in search of the source of the threat.
Ailith, the Heir to Riverford, fights her own silent battle. Her father has changed, but her quest to discover what changed him puts her life and very soul in danger and leaves her only one direction in which to turn. Elon.
To preserve the alliance, though, Elon will have to choose between his honor, his duty and everything for which he fought.
Amazon | Goodreads
Valerie Douglas is a prolific writer and a genre-crosser, much to the delight of her fans. A fan of authors of almost every genre from Isaac Asimov to Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, she writes classic fantasy, romance, suspense, and as V.J. Devereaux, erotic romance. Who knows what will pop up down the road!
Happily married, she’s companion to two dogs, four cats and an African clawed frog named Hopper who delights in tormenting the cats from his tank.
You can find more information at Valerie Douglas Books, or at Alexandria Publishing Group.
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And to celebrate her book blast, Valerie's lowered the price of The Coming Storm on a Countdown Deal. Head on over to the page and see what it's set and and grab your copy at the lowest price you can! Her novellas Not Magic Enough & Setting Boundaries have also been priced at $0.99 for the duration of this project.
And in January....
In January, Valerie is visiting blogs, talking books and sharing her experience. As author of more than 20 books, she's got a lot to say about indie publishing and would love to visit with you.
If you'd like to join in you can sign up here or fill the form out below
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
{BOOK BLAST} The Book of Paul by Richard Long --with video trailer and giveaway!
Welcome to The Book of Paul Amazing, Astounding Video Blast.
With production values matching that of a movie, the Book of Paul trailer is as epic as the book!
"Everything you've ever believed about yourself...about the description of reality you've clung to so stubbornly all your life...all of it...every bit of it...is an illusion."
Available on Amazon in print and Kindle format!
| The Book of Paul for your Nook or you bookshelf!
| The Book of Paul on iTunes!
| The Book of Paul for your Nook or you bookshelf!
| The Book of Paul on iTunes!
In the rubble-strewn wasteland of Alphabet City, a squalid tenement conceals a treasure "beyond all imagining"-- an immaculately preserved, fifth century codex. The sole repository of ancient Hermetic lore, it contains the alchemical rituals for transforming thought into substance, transmuting matter at will...and attaining eternal life.When Rose, a sex and pain addicted East Village tattoo artist has a torrid encounter with Martin, a battle-hardened loner, they discover they are unwitting pawns on opposing sides of a battle that has shaped the course of human history. At the center of the conflict is Paul, the villainous overlord of an underground feudal society, who guards the book's occult secrets in preparation for the fulfillment of an apocalyptic prophecy.The action is relentless as Rose and Martin fight to escape Paul's clutches and Martin's destiny as the chosen recipient of Paul's sinister legacy. Science and magic, mythology and technology converge in a monumental battle where the stakes couldn't be higher: control of the ultimate power in the universe--the Maelstrom.The Book of Paul is the first of seven volumes in a sweeping mythological narrative tracing the mystical connections between Hermes Trismegistus in ancient Egypt, Sophia, the female counterpart of Christ, and the Celtic druids of Clan Kelly.
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— Richard Long (@RichardLongNYC) December 9, 2013
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Richard Long writes to exorcise the demons of his past and manifest the dreams of his future.
His debut novel, The Book of Paul, is a dark, thrilling, and psychologically rich supernatural horror/thriller that blends mythology, science and mystery into a page-turning addiction.Richard is also writing a YA novel, The Dream Palace, primarily so that his children can read his books.He lives in Manhattan with his wife, two amazing children and their wicked black cat, Merlin.Find and Follow Richard:
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- 24 Days of Christmas Virtual Book Store
- Friday the 13th! What would Friday the 13th be without The Book of Paul. Watch @RicharLongNYC & his Facebook feed Look for the giveaways & special offers. Richard Long will be having having a sale for the during these events!
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Monday, December 9, 2013
{Book Blast} SHIFTING FATE by Melissa Wright with giveaway
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
{Guest Post} Celebrating the upcoming release of THE ORDER OF THE BLACK SWAN omnibus! Here are Confessions from an Author's Assistant!
The Order of the Black Swan is a serial saga including My Familiar Stranger, The Witch’s Dream, A Summoner’s Tale, Moonlight, Gathering Storm, and NEVER BEFORE RELEASED Book 6, A Tale of Two Kingdoms.
Once upon a time a girl lost everything familiar. She escaped death by being forced into an experiment that left her in another world where modern day knights, elves, vampires, werewolves, witches, demons and fae became her allies, friends and family. She discovered a place where adventure intersects fairytales, where honor is more than an ideal, and she learned that love can find you in the strangest places, when you're least expecting it, even when you're far, far from home. This is the story of Elora Laiken's strange and wonderful journey. It is also the story of those whose lives she touches along the way.
If you love romance, paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, urban fantasy, contemporary, this series is right for you. 17+
ISBN: 978-1-933320-94-6, 523,000 words
READ ON!
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
{Book Blast with Giveaway} BORN IN CHAINS by Caris Roane
BORN IN CHAINS
Men in Chains, #1
In the epic battle of vampire against vampire, one warrior’s fate is bound to a mortal woman who controls him, commands him, and craves him like no other…
CHAINED FOR LIFE
Two years ago, the rogue vampires invaded Lily Haven’s home and kidnapped her son. Now, if she hopes to see her child again, she must do the unthinkable—bind herself, body and soul, to a vampire warrior. She must choose one of the rogue army’s prisoners of war and force him to do her bidding. But when she sees the warrior Adrien, naked, beaten, and straining against his chains, it is she who is held captive…
HUNGRY FOR MORE
Adrien has been waiting for her. A beautiful woman who appears to him in visions. Who soothes his tortured body, feeds his erotic cravings—and quenches his thirst for blood. But Lily is more than he ever hoped for. She is the master of his destiny, and he is her willing slave. Even when she asks him to find the ultimate weapon for his enemies, he must obey her. Even if the task destroys them both, he will fight for her love, forever…
“Sexy, cool, edgy romantic fantasy…Prepare to be enthralled.”
—New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian
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Caris Roane has published nine paranormal novels and novellas and writing as Valerie King, fifty Regency works. In 2005, Romantic Times gave her a Career Achievement award in Regency Romance. As Caris Roane, she currently writes paranormal romance for St. Martin’s Press and also self-publishes the continuing stories for her Guardians of Ascension series as well as stories set in other worlds.
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Friday, November 22, 2013
{Book Blast} EVER AFTER by KIM HARRISON with excerpt and giveaway
I'm a rabid Kim Harrison fan ever since picking up DEAD WITCH WALKING years ago! I fell in love with Jenks, Trent, Ivy, Rachel, and love to hate on Shit-for-Brains, Nick. Rachel can sometimes irritate me with her wishy-washy-ness, but that's why I love her, too. Ohhhh if only Cincinatti was post-Turn when I was living in Ohio... ;) The Hollow series is one of my "re-readables". I can pick these up and enjoy them, cover to cover, over and over again.
I AM SO EXCITED TO BE PRESENTING THIS BLAST TO YOU! ZOMG! And the excerpt...THE EXCERPT. Tink's panties, I'm dying! DYING.
READ ON! READ ON! Awesome giveaway at the end!
Monday, November 11, 2013
{Book Blast with giveaway} BITTERSWEET MAGIC by Nina Croft
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Today I'm happy to be featuring Bittersweet Magic by Nina Croft! This followup to Bittersweet Blood is sure to please, but don't worry, it can easily be read as stand alone. Nina Croft's stories are Out of This World, so you won't want to miss this one!
Roz has been indebted to the demon Asmodai for five hundred years, and her freedom is just around the corner. All she has to do is complete one last task for him—obtain a key that had been hidden in a church centuries ago.
Piers, the Head of the Order and an ancient vampire, is intrigued by the woman who comes to him for help. She’s beautiful and seemingly kind, but she’s hiding something. And he’ll find out who she is and what she really wants once he uses his power to get inside her head. But Piers has no idea that Roz is immune to his mind-control...or that he is simply a pawn in her dangerous mission for freedom.
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Nina's writing mixes romance with elements of paranormal and science fiction.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
{Book Blast} Prism Book Tours presents FIELDS OF ELYSIUM
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Fields of Elysium Saga Book Blast!!
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Praise for
FIELDS OF ELYSIUM
by
A.B. WHELAN
"The novel's take on otherworldly travel is a compelling one, and the romantic plot will likely appeal to Twilight fans."
- Kirkus Reviews
"I expected a good love story with a paranormal twist. I got so much more. I think you should take the chance and read it. Let this book take you on the adventure, fall in love."
- Young Adult and Teen Readers
"Fields of Elysium is a fabulous read. ... Whelan paints her faith into the fabric of her story with deft, light brushstrokes, making her work accessible to all, no matter their spiritual beliefs or background."
- Readers Favorite
"Very creative in the description of Arkana and the characters are enjoyable."
- Book Nerds Across America
"A.B.Whelan has an amazing imagination, she has certainly developed a very complex and rich world."
- Mei's Reviews
"This coming of age sci-fi story involved jumping back and forth between two world and the many exciting adventures had on them. There was plenty of action which kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting more."
- Larry Gray's Reviews
Fields of Elysium
(Fields of Elysium #1)
by A.B. Whelan
December 12th 2012 by InMotion Capitol
Summary:
How can love mend a heart full of
hate?
hate?
Small town girl, Molly Bennett, moves to Los Angeles
where she becomes an outsider while attending Beverly Hills High School. It
seems life cannot be any more dreadful. Then one day after school, something
magical happens. On a secluded hike in the Hollywood Hills, Molly chases her
disobedient mutt and only friend into a hidden cavern. She stumbles upon a
strange glimmering gateway that transports her to Arkana, a planet that is the
cradle of an advanced human race. There, teenagers navigate amazing flying
vehicles, compete in perilous games for glory, and possess supernatural powers.
While Molly tries to wrap her mind around this unbelievable discovery, she meets
the alluring and mysterious Victor Sorren. He is a Sentinel Apprentice, whose
hatred toward people from Earth is beyond understanding. Yet every time Victor
unpredictably saves Molly's life, his heart draws closer to hers, no matter how
much he tries to fight against it. It further complicates things that their
growing friendship is strictly forbidden. Earth people are prohibited in Arkana,
yet Molly continues to cross through the portal to Arkana to see Victor. Torn
between their double lives, they go down a dangerous path, from where there is
no return and multiple endings.
Fields of Elysium is a suspenseful romantic tale full of
forbidden secrets, danger, deception, and the never-ending fight for true
love.
forbidden secrets, danger, deception, and the never-ending fight for true
love.
Winner of the Indie Book of The Day and the Book of The
Week by My Guilty Obsession!
Week by My Guilty Obsession!
Fields of Elysium is for sale at:
Praise for
VALLEY OF DARKNESS
“A.B Whelan’s world building and storytelling is remarkable. A very well deserved 5 STARS”
– Addicted to Novels
“This novel exceeded my expectations, and proved that the series just continues to get better. … Valley of Darkness is interesting, beautifully written, and altogether a wonderful addition to the series.”
– The YA Lit Chick
“Once again, AB Whelan captivates me with her storytelling. I loved this book. Actually, I love this whole story.”
- Clean Teen Reads
“A sci-fi YA novel you will not be able to stop reading.”
- Larry Gray’s Reviews
Valley of Darkness
(Fields of Elysium #2)
by A.B. Whelan
November 2nd 2013 by InMotion Capitol
Summary:
After months of amazing adventures and secrecy, Molly and Victor find peace in each other’s arms. Adam’s memory has been erased. The
secret of the Arkanians is safe. Life couldn’t be more perfect.
But Molly
is robbed of her short-lived happiness when a devastating tragedy strikes her
family, shattering her entire existence. Faced with a terrifying future, she
feels that there is nothing left for her on Earth but an insensitive aunt and
her little brother, while Arkana promises a place where she might find happiness
and purpose again.
Victor tries to convince Molly to move to his village
in Arkana, where they can live together in secret. But Molly refuses to live in
the shadows. She wants to be a Sentinel and join the fight against the Terrakas.
But getting into the Academy requires more than a pretty face.
Valley of Darkness - book two of the Fields of Elysium Saga - was released in two parts in Ebook.
Part 1 release date: May 30, 2013
Part 2 release date: November 2, 2013
Now available!
Now available!
Valley of Darkness Part 1 ebook is for sale at:
About the Author
A. B. Whelan
I'm a Hungarian born American writer, who was lucky
enough to travel Europe, Africa, and The Middle East and live in Ecuador, Crete
and Italy. I graduated as a computer engineer, thus if anybody
tells you math and literature can't walk hand in hand, don't believe them.
*smile*
I'm the author of the Fields of Elysium saga, which I
like to call a young adult romantic fantasy. The first book of the series was
inspired by amazing movies like Dirty Dancing, Avatar, and Twilight and earned
praise from prestigious review companies and readers. I'm currently working on
book three and four, and planning to write two more novellas to finish the
series, dedicated to two very interesting characters in my story, Victor Sorren,
the byronic hero, and The Prophet, the mysterious leader of the Arkanians.
like to call a young adult romantic fantasy. The first book of the series was
inspired by amazing movies like Dirty Dancing, Avatar, and Twilight and earned
praise from prestigious review companies and readers. I'm currently working on
book three and four, and planning to write two more novellas to finish the
series, dedicated to two very interesting characters in my story, Victor Sorren,
the byronic hero, and The Prophet, the mysterious leader of the Arkanians.
If you would like to know more about my series, please
check out my:
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2) One paperback copy
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Darkness
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Darkness
3) One Italian
Handmade jewelry box with Murano Glass top.
Handmade jewelry box with Murano Glass top.
Ends November 16th
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Saturday, November 2, 2013
{Book Blast with giveaway} ORDER OF THE SEERS series by Cerece Rennie Murphy
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What would you do if you held
infinite power
in the palm of your hand?
What would you do if you held
infinite power
in the palm of your hand?
Order of the Seers begins with the journey of Liam and Lilith Knight, a brother and sister who are hunted by The Guild, a ruthless world organization that seeks to capture and exploit Lilith's unique ability as a Seer to envision the future. Soon after they are forced to leave their home, Lilith and Liam discover that she is not alone. Other Seers like Lilith are routinely kidnapped and enslaved by the Guild for the purpose of consolidating wealth and power around the world... see more on Goodreads
In The Red Order, Book II in the Order of the Seers Trilogy:
The Lost Seers embark upon a world-wide mission to save their kind from the tyranny of the Guild and unveil their greatest weapon - Developed in secret, The Restoration Project has the potential to awaken the supernatural ability within every man, woman, and child on earth and bring down the very foundation of the Guild’s power and authority.
But the Guild has other plans. Driven by the necessity for control, Crane Le Dieu creates The Red Order... see more on Goodreads.
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Order of the Seers
Chapter 1: The End
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Liam was losing his patience. “Aw, come on! Are you serious? You can’t
want to ride this thing again!”
Instead of answering her older brother, Lilli remained in her seat as
the Ferris wheel conductor looked on expectantly, hand outstretched and
waiting for another two tokens.
The way Lilli’s skinny arms hugged her book bag while she stared
blankly at the pressed metal floor of their “Fairy Land Caboose” made it
hard for Liam to stay angry. The sight of her looking so dejected softened
him enough to give the conductor his fifth set of tokens in less than 45
minutes. Liam settled back into his seat just as the lap bar clamped down
uncomfortably against his thighs.
“Lilli, say something. Why’d you drag me out here if you were just gonna
sulk? I hate the carnival, you know that.”
“I know something… okay? Just… trust me. We have to stay here.” Her
voice was so low he could barely hear her over the wind-up music that was
blaring from the overhead speakers.
“Did Mom say something to you?”
Lilli responded to his question with silence and a barely discernable
shake of her head back and forth. He tried again.
“Lilli! Did Mom…?”
“Yes,” she snapped.
They both fell silent again as Liam took in the latest weird thing of the
day. Lilith Knight, or Lilli as she preferred to be called, had always been
strange. Even when she was five, she could beat Liam at chess lazily, without
even thinking about it. She would find things and give them to you before
you asked for them. Before you, or even she, knew why. Up until recently,
he thought she was just a freak. No biggie. All little sisters are like that, he told
himself.
It was only in the past few months that his perception of her began
to shift, after her prediction that he would catch his new girlfriend, Krista,
kissing his teammate Lance in the locker room after their championship
game. At the time, he’d brushed off her premonition as meddling. Krista
wasn’t even his girlfriend and his team was 1-1 with the whole basketball
season ahead of them.
He’d forgotten her warning completely until two months later when he
ran back into the locker room after winning the championship to get the
jacket he’d left behind and immediately smelled Krista’s perfume. When he
found them, two thoughts overshadowed the scene unfolding in front of
him. The first was that what they were doing wasn’t really “kissing,” though
he could see how a sheltered thirteen-year-old would describe it that way.
His second thought was that Lilli was right; she was exactly right. He was so
stunned by Lilli’s accuracy that he didn’t even bother to disturb them, leaving
his new ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend to their business. From that
moment, Liam understood that Lilli wasn’t just a freak, or more accurately,
that she wasn’t a freak at all. She was special…gifted.
The sound of Lilli’s sniffling followed by the trembling of her body
as she began to cry uncontrollably broke the long silence that had fallen
between them. What the…, Liam half-mumbled as his mind swung from
irritation to absolute bewilderment. Slowly and deliberately, Liam moved his
palms down the front of his face as he fought the urge to shake the truth
right out of her and end whatever this was. But he couldn’t. She’s so brittle
already, he thought, without any idea as to why. So instead, he reached out
to envelop his sister in his arms, trying to soothe her and comfort her from
some unknown force.
“Lilli, it’s all right. I’m sorry, okay? Don’t cry. Just… tell me what’s going
on. Why are we here?”
My name is Cerece Rennie Murphy, but, among my 5 siblings, I am known and teased by my superhero name, Wonder Worry, (and yes, I am a little worried about your reaction to what I just said). While in my youth, I used my superpower to whip minor setbacks into epic tragedies in 60 seconds flat, I no longer have the time to hone the skills I once possessed, which were handed down to me VERY CAREFULLY by my mother and her mother before.
Instead of spending my days imagining worst case scenarios, I am now on the front lines of true disaster prevention – treading the fine line between boo-boos and permanent brain damage, fighting crimes of curiosity, omission, absent-mindedness and sleep deprivation. I carry others down the winding, bumpy road of youth that starts out at the nexus of unique and brilliant but intersects with narcissistic serial killer at some distant point I hope fervently to avoid. As you might have guessed, I am a wife and mother of 2 small children. Luckily, my family lights up the sky so I never stumble too hard or lose my way.
I would lament the luxury of needless worry, but alas, I don’t have the energy. As I write this, I am losing a battle fought between my trusty sponge and a hardened glob of half-eaten cheese that traveled from the kitchen to the living room rug in the palm of a very small, but mischievous hand. Its stronghold on the fibers suggests occupancy of at least 2 days, but I’ll never know for sure. Rather than despair, I’ve chosen to retreat to my keyboard, noting that I have won the war - most of the rug is un-cheesed.
Before I worried. Now, I write.
I look forward to slowly, quietly, in my own shy way, becoming a part of this community. If you would like to get to know me and my work a bit better, you can visit me...
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1 Winner - $25 Gift Card
5 Winners - eCopy of Order of the Seers
5 Winners - eCopy of The Red Order
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