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Opening the curtains on Chris Johnson's stage.

3/9/2020

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Chris Johnson is an Australian author who lives in Brisbane with his wife and daughter. His books blend the esoteric mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, with a dash of Twilight Zone, and a twist of dry humour. He has published numerous short stories and novels, and has many more to come. 
Chris' story and book ideas come from a rich background as a stage magician, a mentalist, a psychic, and even a computer systems programmer! 
He also blames growing up in the 1980s on a diet of Atari computer games and television shows. Onstage, he used to read people’s thoughts; bend spoons, keys and forks; and he predicted newspaper headlines up to a week before their publication (including the Los Angeles Riots of 1992). 
Nowadays, he still performs, but he also entertains people through his stories, which always include an element of the weird and wonderful, the bizarre or the supernatural. 
 
His first book, Twelve Strokes of Midnight, is a collection of short stories, steeped in twists and turns, containing threads he says may lead into his other works and even each other. Each short story in the Devil's dozen coincides with a clock strike, drawing you into the witching hour and the impending horrors watching you from the shadows.



Featured book:  While He Was Sleeping 
Genre:  Speculative fiction - heavy on paranormal and supernatural 
  
Blurb:
The new supernatural thriller from the author of Dead Cell and Demon Blade. 
 
WHAT IF… 
 You were bullied constantly at school. 
Now you’re in hospital. 
Comatose. 
 
WHAT IF… 
 Your best friend and family discover your secret. 
A girlfriend you never mentioned. 

 
WHAT IF… 
 She is so loyal to you. 
She hunts each bully. 
Terrorises them. 
Mutilates them. 
Kills them. 
 
One. By. One. 
 Until... 
 
 
 
Publish date: 15th March 2020 
Publisher: Chris Johnson 
Available at all good bookstores


Author Interview:
Kasper:  Readers, let me introoduce you to one of the funniest and most genuine authors I've met in the Readers Lounge.  Welcome Chris Johnson. Settle in mate while we launch our levitating interview lounge.
Chris: 
Wow!  This is fun.

Kasper:  
What was the defining event that made you start writing?  
 I always enjoyed writing and creating stories. My earliest recollection of thinking I’d like to write a book is in the Summer of 1982/1983 and I started a book called Journey To Ekka. I was eleven. A year later, I started another called Hunter; it was about a superhero. Readers of Dead Cell will catch wind of this same hero with a different name: Predator. I "completed" the novel in 1997. Maybe I will publish it one day. 




What are you working on now? 
I’ve just finished While He Was Sleeping, a supernatural thriller set in 1986/87, which is due for release on 15th March 2020. It’s in marketing and promotion right now while I rest. 
 But after that, a few projects stand out in mind for me including another anthology, a self-help book (related to my work as a mentalist), and a few other things. One of them may involve Craig Ramsey, my psychic detective character from Dead Cell and Demon Blade.



What are common traps for aspiring writers? 
I think following every other writer’s rules and idiosyncrasies is a trap. ​
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Show, don’t tell. 
Kill all adverbs and adjectives. 
Aspire to write xxxx words a day. 
Adhere to this target. 
Blah blah blah. 


Don’t hang yourself on every bloody rule. Plenty of better writers, successful writers, too, break those same rules and more. 
 
Yes. A writer must learn their craft, study each tool and how to use it, but then learn how to change things to match. 
 
An analogy: A short guy’s kung fu is different to a lanky guy’s kung fu. Fight to your strengths. 
 
Same for writing. 


Have you ever had reader’s block? 
 
Reader’s block? Never heard of it. 
 
Neither have I had writer’s block, but there are times the “zone” locks me out like a prickly pub owner. But there’s always a reason called life. 
 
Look after your body, your health, and keep your family in order first. Writing comes afterwards... or you may end up like Hemingway. 
 
 
Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want? 
 I try a little of both. 
 
Having been an entertainer for most of my life, I know it’s not just about what I like. It helps, but my readers matter too. 

 
What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book? 
 
Most research happens before I start writing, as I did for While He Was Sleeping. It contains elements of Tibetan Buddhism and mysticism. I researched it thirty years ago when I wrote the first outline. Yet it still helped to check out certain groups online and check other pieces when the need arose. 
 
My technique was similar for Dead Cell. I researched weapons, their drawbacks, and the CIA experiments on psychics. Being a psychic entertainer helped fill things more. And I even asked a doctor friend of mine about some medical instruments. 
 
Research is important but don’t wow the audience with a documentary. The story is king. 
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What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex? 
 
Getting inside their heads is the most difficult part. But research helps there too. Ask your significant other, a friend of the opposite sex, etc. Read other stories in that voice. It all helps. 
 
 
Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find? 
 
I love this question. No matter what I say, no one will believe me. 
 
No! I don’t. 
 
A couple of people might read themselves (or others) in my stories. That says something, I guess, sort of like the song. 
 
"You’re so vain. You probably think this book is about you..." 


Do you believe in writer’s block?  
 
I believe in crowded minds more than writer’s block. Like I said about reader’s block, it’s merely a sign of an overcrowded mind. Relax. Take a break. Rebalance you’re life. 
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What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book? 
Most research happens before I start writing, as I did for While He Was Sleeping. It contains elements of Tibetan Buddhism and mysticism. I researched it thirty years ago when I wrote the first outline. Yet it still helped to check out certain groups online and check other pieces when the need arose. 
My technique was similar for Dead Cell. I researched weapons, their drawbacks, and the CIA experiments on psychics. Being a psychic entertainer helped fill things more. And I even asked a doctor friend of mine about some medical instruments. 
Research is important but don’t wow the audience with a documentary. The story is king. 
 
What’s the most difficult thing about writing characters from the opposite sex? 
 Getting inside their heads is the most difficult part. But research helps there too. Ask your significant other, a friend of the opposite sex, etc. Read other stories in that voice. It all helps. 
  
Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find? 
 I love this question. No matter what I say, no one will believe me. 
 No! I don’t. 
 A couple of people might read themselves (or others) in my stories. That says something, I guess, sort of like the song. 
 "You’re so vain. You probably think this book is about you..." 
 
Do you believe in writer’s block?  
 I believe in crowded minds more than writer’s block. Like I said about reader’s block, it’s merely a sign of an overcrowded mind. Relax. Take a break. Rebalance you’re life. 
 
 
 Quick quiz: 
Favourite food: Vegetarian. It goes well with steak. 
Favourite drink: Milo 
Silliest saying: He who lives by the sword gets shot. 
Best holiday spot: Byron Bay 
Favourite song at the moment: Do-Wah-Diddy-Diddy (ever since I wrote While He Was Sleeping, it’s stuck in my head) 
With writing, are you a plotter or (seat-of-your) pantser? Mostly a plotter, but if I have a section that I haven't planned out, I pants it out when I get to it. 
Star Wars or Lord of the Rings: Battlestar Galactica 
Best superpower: Tying knots in cherry stems with my tongue 
Number one thing to do on your bucket list: Live, not exist. 
 
Thanks Chris.  It's so cool to learn about you and your works.
Chris:  my pleasure.  Thanks for having me.


Folks, here are...
Chris' Links:


 
While He Was Sleeping 

Available at all good bookstores (personalised signed copies from the author’s website) 
eBooks: https://www.books2read.com/WhileHeWasSleeping 

Paperbacks (signed by author): https://chrisjohnsonauthor.blogspot.com/p/chris-johnsons-personal-bookstore.html#!/While-He-Was-Sleeping/p/167152019/category=0 

Paperbacks (unsigned): https://www.bookdepository.com/While-He-Was-Sleeping-Chris-Johnson/9780994523358 

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisJohnsonAuthor 

Website: https://ChrisJohnsonAuthor.blogspot.com.au 

Twitter handle: @aus_mentalist 


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Book review: 5 stars for Ghosts of the Sea Moon

2/6/2020

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Clash of the Titans


Great setting for an epic tale of power struggles between immortals.
I'm a fan of tall ships tales and this is a good one. The settings and characters were painted well in a richly spun story.
I'm keen to read what the God of the Sea does next in his quest to save souls and eliminate the monsters of the deep.

Recommended for fans of tall ships,
gods, paranormal, action and adventures.

https://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-Moon-Saga-Outer-Islands-ebook/dp/B078MS397S

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End of year goodies from C.L. Schneider #fantasy #paranormal @cl_schneider #FSFRL

12/23/2019

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Exciting news today from fellow fantasy / paranormal author, CL Schneider

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​Series Starter Sale



It’s time to fill that new Kindle and burn through those gift cards! But what to buy?
Epic or Urban? Magic or Mystery? Why not both?
**For a Limited Time**
The award-winning first books in both series by fantasy author, C. L. Schneider, are ONLY .99 EACH on Kindle!
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​The Crown of Stones: Magic Price (Book #1)
For ten years, Ian Troy has been running from the blood in his veins and on his hands, but the past is catching up. To save the realms, and those he cares for, he must embrace the one thing he fears most: his own power. Like your fantasy adult, epic, and dark? http://mybook.to/COSTrilogy
Flash Point: Nite Fire (Book #1)


She hunts what lurks in the shadows, threatening an unsuspecting human race. But when a series of brutal murders strike the human city she’s come to love, light is shed on what should never be seen. And the little bit of peace she’s found in this world begins to crumble. Hungry for a different kind of dragon story? http://mybook.to/NFseries


*Kindle Countdown Sale is for Amazon US/UK from December 26 until midnight Jan 2. Both series are also available for FREE with Kindle Unlimited. For more information on the author, please visit her website http://www.clschneiderauthor.com

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Review of Captive of the darkness.  Much appreciated. #paranormal #review #amreading #books

12/17/2019

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Yay!  I got my first review of the new book overnight. 

"As an Australian, I could relate to this book more easily than if it was written about some big American town. The characters were solid but not completely in focus so an air of mystery was about them, which I found intriguing and left my wanting to read the next book to uncover more of their backstory as well as more of the plot. The different dancers were interesting with their own different styles etc and I am hoping the future books will elaborate on them as well as family members and friend. Overall, well done Kasper."
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Review by Heav Irwin.
Thank you so much for leaving a review.

​Folks, please take a look.  
https://www.amazon.com/Captive-Darkness-Hidden-Angel-Book-ebook/dp/B081MW4D1P
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Captive of the Darkness book launch tour - come visit these exciting sites #paranormal #sexy #angels #demons #FSFRL

12/9/2019

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Brand new Hidden Angels series
New release: Captive of the Darkness


On Riley’s 18th birthday, she is told she’s a demon hunter, like the rest of her family.  She shrugs the news off in disbelief but that very night she unwittingly enters the lair of a powerful demon and her whole world is turned upside down.
 
She meets a stripper nicknamed Cupid, who states he is prisoner of the demon.  He is a graceful ballet dancer forced into slavery but yearning to escape his dangerous master.  When she sees a glowing aura around this young man, she realizes he isn’t just any ordinary lad, but something very special.  She knows she must try to save him.
 
Captive of the Darkness by Kasper Beaumont is up for sale via Amazon.
The book was published on 14 December 2019.



Book launch tour


Here's an in-depth interview on Jack Massa's blog:
Triskelion Books comparing my two book series.

Thanks
Jack Massa for challenging me with great questions.
https://triskelionbooks.com/2019/11/29/interview-with-fantasy-author-kasper-beaumont
 
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Debbie Manber Kupfer spot-lighted Captive of the Darkness
on her blog: Paws 4 Thought.
This is a great blog, so please check it out

https://debbiemanberkupfer.wordpress.com/

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Cover reveal jigsaw puzzle
Pop on over to the Hunters of Reloria website to play this fun game
and piece together the book cover.
http://huntersofreloria.weebly.com/hidden-angel-series.html

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Check out the perfect pinkness of
Willow Writes & Reads Blog
https://willowwritesandreads.blogspot.com/2019/12/captive-of-darkness-book-blitz.html

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Check out the great feature of my New Release on
CL Schneider's dramatic-looking blog

http://bit.ly/3871q4b 

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Nadaness in Motion is also on the blog tour

https://nadanessinmotion.blogspot.com/2019/12/kasper-beaumont-unveils-new-dark.html

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Karina Kantas shares the

'New sexy PNR by Kasper Beaumont'

https://urbanhype101.wordpress.com/2019/12/14/8282/

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Blog tour continues in Christine Astle's newsletter.
get a copy here: www.creneastle.com

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The tour finishes at Kay Macleod's newsletter
kaymacleodbooks.com/subscribe

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I hope you enjoy visiting all these different sites.
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New release: Wake's Claim.  A paranormal romance from #FSFRL author Michelle Dare                                    #paranormal #romance

3/22/2019

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Hi folks, I have a treat for you today.  Hot off the press, a brand new release by a friend of mine, Michelle Dare.

Here are the deets:
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Title:Wake’s Claim
Author: Michelle Dare
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
Cover Designer: Regina Wamba at Mae I Design
Publication Date: March 22nd, 2019

Check out the handsome cover, reminds me of Clarke Kent and he's pictured with one gorgeous canine. (check out its eyes).
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Blurb:
Wake had lived in fear for far too long. Life hadn’t been easy for him. Every day he resisted his natural instincts to claim the one female meant for him. An event from his past stopped him in his tracks every time his primal urges pushed him toward her.
 
Paige accepted the role she played in Wake’s life. She was the one he wanted but never allowed himself to have. But when someone else showed interest in her, Wake had to decide once and for all.
 
Putting his heart on the line left the shifter vulnerable, something he never wanted to be again. And just when he gave in to his instincts, fate dealt the pair a cruel hand.
 
Nightmares came true, causing Paige to flee to the only place she felt safe—in the arms of Wake.
 
Pack life wasn’t an easy life, but Paige wouldn’t give up the man who held her heart. Only together could the two move forward and find the happiness they both deserved.
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43175265-wake-s-claim
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Author Bio:
Michelle Dare is a romance author. Her stories range from sweet to sinful and from new adult to fantasy. There aren’t enough hours in the day for her to write all of the story ideas in her head. When not writing or reading, she’s a wife and mom living in eastern Pennsylvania. One day she hopes to be writing from a beach where she will never have to see snow or be cold again.
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Author Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authormichelledare
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/daresdivas/
BookBub: http://bit.ly/2bgyYn3
Twitter: https://twitter.com/michelle_dare
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michelle_dare/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m_dare/
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2sHnFJe
Website: http://michelledare.com/
Newsletter Sign-Up: http://eepurl.com/bt14zX
 
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Book review: A Witch's Dream World by Cheryllynn Dyess #paranormal #witch #FSFRL

3/17/2019

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A Witch's Dream World (The Chronicles of Elizabeth Fairbairn) 
Published: 2015

Written by  Cheryllynn Dyess
Blurb:  Elizabeth has gone through so much lately with her mother's passing. Now she lives with her aunts and she has begun to have nightmares. Only her nightmares are not nightmares at all, but spirit walks. Elizabeth never knew she belonged to a family of witches that dates back centuries. It is believed that she is the strongest one of all. She never knew her father was alive or that she had a twin brother. Now she must learn about a world she never knew existed. She has to learn to embrace her heritage and figure out how to defeat the Council. They are conspiring to destroy the structure of coexisting in this new society that her ancient people hold dear. Night after night her dreams reveal so much more....but are they only dreams?
My review:
4 stars
Good story with a twist

Format: Paperback 
Verified Purchase

Just a disclaimer: I haven't read a book in this genre before so I am unfamiliar with other witch-type books.
I like the main character Elizabeth and the fact it's a coming of age novel. She seems aware that there are witches in her world but not that she is one of them. Quite a powerful one in fact. If I were her, I would be mad as hell when I found this out as it seems that many other people know about her powers before she does and she hasn't been properly trained. Her family sure have some issues which makes for good conflict.
I do enjoy the young adult angle. She falls in love and rather quickly I thought with one, or is it two hot young men? Wesley sounds divine. I think I may have a book-crush on him. I like that there are different magical races in the book and hope this is explored more through the series. I wish there was a bit more development in the relationship. I read it as 'we have a connection so let's mate for life' kinda thing. I do enjoy a bit more romance with coy glances and 'getting to know you flirting.'
The main thing for me was that the book was finished too fast. My fault for not realising it was a novella. It left me wanting more, especially the ending where I sat bolt upright and went 'what now?'  Guess I should have seen that one coming but it was really cool.
Luckily for me, I bought the 3 paperbacks, so I have just started reading A Witch's Reality. Will be back soon with another review.
I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys Young Adult and Paranormal books.  Thanks to the author for this fun read.
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Book review: Merry Gentry series by Laurell K Hamilton -Romance, Faeries

3/9/2019

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Merry Gentry Series blurb:
Note:  this series is for reader 18 years and over
Laurell K. Hamilton's bestselling series of novels featuring Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, established her as one of the hottest new writers of dark fantasy and erotic horror. Now, in a thrilling adventure of unbridled imagination, Hamilton turns her talents to the glittering, myth-drenched lands of Faerie and brings them brilliantly into the postmodern age. Enter a thrilling, sensual world as threatening as it is beautiful, replete with the titanic passions of immortal beings once worshipped as gods or demons. Full of earthly pleasures and dazzling magic, Laurell K. Hamilton's A Kiss of Shadows will hold you under its hypnotic spell.


My review:
I really enjoyed this series and would give all the books 5 stars except the final book A Shiver of Light, I would give this 4 stars.
The series is the first in this genre I had read and it hit all the marks for me:
  • Independent young woman who is very capable of defending herself.
  • Not at first what she seems.  Merry is a detective who solves crimes of the paranormal kind.
  • Multi-layered characters (well mostly, as the series go along you suspect some of them are just there for the sex LOL)
  • Gorgeous faerie men and more than one
  • New-to-me world building and faerie-type characters
  • Conflict and battles
  • Magic
Overall, I found it to be well-written and an enjoyable series to read.
  I did find the last book dragged and could have been punchier.  I suspect that was Laurell K Hamilton's loss of interest.  Can't really say much about the last one without giving things away, but there was less in the romance department for obvious reasons.  I do wish now that they are finished that she had more of an emotional connection with the character she claimed as her greatest love.  Merry did spend a fair bit of time rescuing and caring for him but I didn't feel that she had the strongest connection to him out of all the male prospects.  There certainly were some great guys in the mix.  Overall I loved this series and look forward to re-reading them.
I recommend you take a look.

Merry Gentry series on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Laurell-Hamiltons-Meredith-Merry-Gentry/dp/B01BPP7OU2


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Cheryllynn Dyess brings a magical touch to this interview for the FSF Readers' Lounge @CheryllynnDyess #FSFRL

2/27/2019

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Author bio: Cheryllynn's vivid imagination comes through in all she does in life. Her writing started in junior high, although she never truly shared her work until recently. They were kept hidden away in an old tattered orange folder. Original works she wrote as early as 1984 still hold ink on the pages and are just now coming to life. Paranormal and Fantasy are her favorite genres with Mystery and Thrillers close behind.
Born in Northwest Florida and raised in Southeast Georgia she developed a love for nature and the outdoors.

Her experiences outdoors allows her to create universes with vivid detail. After a detour of almost twenty years in the health care industry and obtaining her Bachelors of Science in Healthcare Administration/ Healthcare Information Systems she has returned to her love of writing.


Currently living in Central Texas with her family, she has begun a new chapter in life that has opened her heart and soul to many great adventures. Her hobbies include fishing, crochet, gardening...and of course reading.


​Book title:  Awakening Fate, The Chronicles of Elizabeth Fairbairn, Book Four
  • Genre:  YA / Fantasy / Paranormal
  • Synopsis: Elizabeth thought the battles behind her were difficult until some of her past came back to haunt her. She struggles to determine what emotions she is feeling that is real or induced by the amulets of the original witches now when an unexpected person becomes the keeper of Prince Petre's items. Protecting a friend comes to the forefront of her newest goal while coming up against an adversary she didn't know existed was troublesome enough, but not to have her powers at her command...that is the true test of her will and strength. Will Elizabeth be able to accept the new keeper? Will Sorina and Prince Petre give their blessings? Can the young witch keep her friend safe as well as herself?
  • Publish date: Feb 6, 2019
  • Publisher:  Self
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An excerpt from  Awakening Fate, The Chronicles of Elizabeth Fairbairn, Book Four

​Of course, he gently wrapped his fingers in with hers, gave a small nod and looked to the ceiling. “Ready?” Reba asked as her and her sisters finished making the circle around them, she had every intention of keeping them safe. Elizabeth nodded then closed her eyes.
The ground was wet from dew, she had arrived in the morning time just as the sun was rising over the ridge of the horizon. Elizabeth felt the moisture seep through her socks in the high grass. She started to walk and realized Wesley was at her side, she had almost forgotten. Looking at him, her heart leaped when he smiled at her. “We have to find Sorina,” her words filled with determination.
“Lead the way, this is your territory.” He motioned a hand out as if to follow her lead.
Looking to her left, Elizabeth recognized the tree line as the same one Sorina ran into for safety when she was last here. She moved towards it quickly when she glimpsed the corners of a white gown between the trees. Stopping suddenly, Wesley almost ran into the back of her. “What’s wrong?” He whispered.
“She is here, watching,” Elizabeth whispered back. Craning to catch another glimpse she called out, “Sorina. It’s me Elizabeth. It’s safe, you can come out now.”
Moments passed before the soft voice of Sorina called back, “Why have you brought an elf with you? What is this about?”
Twisting her mouth in thought, Elizabeth knew she had to explain things. “Sorina, this is Wesley Roberts. He is Sire Levi’s son. He is… he is the keeper of Prince Petre’s items.”
Sorina suddenly was at the forest line, “No! Not an elf. They would never!” Her voice was filled with shock as she glided towards them in a rush. She circled Wesley, looking over every inch of his body. “You look like him, except for the hair.”
Wesley turned to watch the woman taking him in, “I am honored.”
She smiled at him, “I can see why the amulet chose you. Your heart is good. But I’m surprised, I never considered an elf to be a keeper. You have no magic.”
Lowering his head, Wesley considered her words. “Well, not exactly.”
Both women turned their heads quickly and responded more loudly than they intended and in unison, “WHAT!”
He chuckled. “When the coven was having their battle last year, we left as we are supposed to do. Well, I went to Southern Europe and was studying. My father wants me to take over his house one day, as expected, but he wanted me to meet a distant relative and learn from her. She is an ancestor of an elf and witch, both from Romania.”
That got a rise out of the women, Sorina instructed him, “Please continue.”
“Well, that branch of elves has magic because of their bloodline to you.” Elizabeth gasped and Wesley quickly recovered the conversation, “We would not be related. The bloodline has been so distant that none of that family would be closer than seventh cousins, at best.”
“You are the children of Leagh?” Sorina asked.
Wesley nodded, “No ma’am, not Leagh but Randolph, her twin, he married an elf… During their marriage, they had six children. One was my father's grandfather and one the grandfather of Tiffany. And the rest is history.” As he spoke Sorina covered her mouth with her hand. Randolph and Leagh was the first set of twins born after the magic was gifted to Petre and Sorina, both had returned to Romania after a few years in Northern Europe. They had said they had to be in a place they felt at home.
“Did you know this before you met Elizabeth?”
“No. I only found out when I went to train. Tiffany filled me in on the entire family history and started teaching me spells that we could work.” He turned to Elizabeth, “I wanted to tell you everything.”
She pulled back from him, angry that she hadn’t listened to him. “It was my fault. I was being stubborn and hard-headed and I… I didn’t want to listen. I wanted to be mad. How foolish!” She snipped.
Sorina took Elizabeth in an embrace and whispered in her ear, “My child there was no way anyone would blame you for your actions. You were kept hidden from the world you belonged to and when thrown in did the best you could.” Tears escaped down Elizabeth’s cheeks. Sorina held her tighter, “You are so strong even when you think you are weak.”
Wesley stood watching the two women embrace. He had wanted to be there for Elizabeth, but he knew she had been through so much emotionally, there was no way he could stay angry at her. Sorina pulled back from Elizabeth and took one of each of their hands and smiled, “You two will do great things for our people.” Looking to Wesley, “One day, you will need to meet Petre but not until he is ready. He is not as forthcoming as I am.” She released their hands and began to turn away gliding towards the woods, just at edge she turned to them one last time, “You have our blessings,” then she shimmered into nothingness.
Sitting straight up, Elizabeth turns to see Wesley slowly waking up. She turns to her mother, “He is it. He is the keeper. We have Sorina’s blessings.” Releasing Wesley’s hand, Elizabeth starts to stand when she hears him mumble. Looking back, she realizes he is having trouble coming out of the dream and put a hand on his shoulder to shake him, “Wesley, wake up.” She calls out trying to get him to come around.
He turns his head back and forth like he is fighting something, then suddenly calms down. Inside the dream, Petre came to talk to Wesley but only after Elizabeth and Sorina had gone.
Wesley tried to follow Elizabeth. As he was moving towards her, he felt something grab his arm. He turned to find a man holding onto him and looking quite angry. "Who are you?"
"You say you are the descendant of Randolph?" The man stood tall with broad shoulders holding onto Wesley's arm with a tight grip, nearly cutting off the circulation.
Wesley turned to face the man who wouldn't let him leave. Ripping his arm from the man's grasp he asked with a growl, "Who are you and why have you held me back?"
"Answer my question elf. Are you the true descendant of Randolph?" the man asked once more.
Not in the mood for games, Wesley took a step back. Sorina had said Petre wasn't very forthcoming, could this be him? He was told Petre's personality lacked compassion but this was absurd. "I won't answer anything until I know who you are? I'm thinking you're Petre, Prince Petre!" The man's face softened. The elf was smart and easily figured out who he was without over reacting.
"Walk with me my child... we have so much to discuss."

Author interview with Cheryllynn Dyess.
Kasper:  Hi Cheryllynn, welcome aboard our levitating Reader' Lounge. Here, take a cushion and get comfy.
Cheryllynn:  Thanks Kasper.  Nice to be here in my fave group.


After being friends with you for 6 years, I reckon I know the answer to this first question.  Do you have a pen name and why?
Yes I do. I write under my maiden name, Cheryllynn Dyess because that is what I first published under. When I got married I asked my husband if he had a problem with me continuing to do so because I’m very proud of my family’s name and very much wanted to keep it as my pen name. He was fine with it and so it was!  This lounge seems to be having a rocky day today, Whoa there!

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Oh my goodness, it does seems to be moving around under the cushions.  What on Earth is going on?  ​(A two-toned muzzle pops out from under the cushions, followed by a brown head with cute brown eyes).  Um, Cheryllynn, does this dog belong to you?
Yes indeed, that's my dog: Nyx. Named after the Greek Goddess of the night.  She must have snuck on behind me when we were arranging the cushions.

No worries at all.  I like dogs.  But um, we're a mile up in the air over the Pacific.  I hope she knows how to stay.
Yes, she'll be alright, I'm sure.


Alrighty.  
What was the defining event that made you start writing?
That’s tricky. I started writing when I was a teen as an outlet for the things going on in my life that I couldn’t talk to anyone about that were dark and very emotional. Fast forward to 2011, when I met my future husband and he read my earlier writings and couldn’t understand why I wasn’t doing it for a living. So he made things in our lives so that I could come live with him and write full-time and be a stay at home mom to our teen boys (teens at that time) and got married shortly after.  


He really is the best thing to happen to you.  I know you have such a close and loving family.
What other writing have you done?
I have a book of poetry and a cookbook out. I plan to put out some short stories in my future as well.

What makes your writing unique compared to others in the genre?
I’ve been told I have a poetic style of writing but I like to feel that my ability to describe the world in which everything is going on let’s me stand out among the others.
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Awesome feedback, congratulations. 
What made you choose this genre?
The Paranormal and Supernatural subgenres in Fantasy are very personal...I’ve had spiritual experiences all my life and I’m drawn to those types of works. It feels natural to me!
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Awesome.  A little birdy (or was that a phoenix?)  told me you are one of the hosts for Fae Week in the Readers' Lounge.  I can't wait to hear more of your real-life tales.

What’s the story behind your book title? Awakening Fate is the fourth book in The Chronicles of Elizabeth Fairbairn and is about Elizabeth finding that fate plays a larger role in our lives than we’d like to believe. In Awakening Fate she has to accept things that are very irregular and unexpected among her people.
What’s the basic plot of your Elizabeth Fairbairn series?
Overcoming adversity and obstacles, to be simple and short really.


Which scene from your book do you like best and why?
Oh goodness that’s a hard question. Let me see… Okay, without giving away too much about the story I’ll say the scene where Elizabeth finds herself in trouble and her magic isn’t accessible and she figures out how to get out!


I'm having visions of Buffy the Vampire Slayer over here...seriously I love strong female leads.
Which is your favourite character and why?

Other than the main character, I’d go with Wesley. He’s an elf shifter who is fated to be with Elizabeth and they go through some quite difficult situations in these stories. He’s fun and always supportive of her.


How do you develop your characters?
They grow with each story. I don’t really plan that out, they tend to write themselves.


Have you used any real events or places as inspiration for your writing?
Oh all the time. I grew up in Southeast Georgia and that area shows up in the Born of The Veil. In The Chronicles of Elizabeth Fairbairn, I created the area from when I stayed in Virginia. In a book coming out later, The Forgotten Soul, I used the town I was born in. Another book I’m working on called After The Storm, I am using my current hometown as a basis.


What advice would you give to someone wanting to write a book?
Just do it! Write it out and then go from there. Don’t hesitate or overthink it!


What music do you listen to when writing?
Rock mostly and then some pop. I like something with a lot of energy.


What do you do when you have writers’ block?
I crochet or garden or clean! Something with lots of detail to make me not think of the story. Sometimes reading helps too!


How did you go about developing your cover artwork?  I love this Awakening Fate cover.
This particular cover is art from Stella. She also did the cover for book three, A Moment of Darkness, and I asked her to keep with the same theme


Who are your five favourite authors?
C.L. Gaber, RS McCoy, NK Jemisin, Ally Shields, and Jennifer Malone Wright would be in my top favorites.


What do you write about in your Behind the Pages blog?
Things that affect me daily or in my life. I like to be very personal there so readers can get to know me as a person rather than me as a writer.


What are your writing plans for this year?
​My goal is to get 6 more books out this year and have 9 more completely written.


Oh my goodness, you'll be busy!
What’s your experience of the Fantasy Sci-Fi Readers’ Lounge?
As a member, I’d like to say it’s been fantastic. I’ve met new readers and new to me authors! It’s been fun and exciting. I hope we continue to grow as much as we have already!


Which one of your characters would you like to be?
Jewel! She is a fairy. This is
 a photo of what I envision her to be. 
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Oops! your dog Nyx has eaten my interview questions, I can see shreds of them blowing away into the ocean.  Oh no.
Don't worry.  I think I can summon Jewel to help us.  (Cheryllynn whispered something, which caused the hairs to rise on the back of my neck.  Next thing I know a gorgeous fairy appeared. She nodded her cute bobbed head and the interview questions appeared as good as new in my hand). 
Gee, thanks so much, Jewel.  I sure wish I had friends like you.  (The fairy gave a shy smile and disappeared into thin air).
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Jewel the fairy
Quick quiz:
Favourite thing to cook: chicken
Silliest saying: This is a PG interview...so I’ll skip this one.
Best holiday spot: Beach
Most played song: Rolling in the Deep by Adele
With writing, are you a plotter or (seat-of-your) pantser? Pantser for sure!
Do you prefer SciFi or fantasy: Oh...Fantasy.
Best superpower: Reading minds.
Number one thing to do on your bucket list: visit the Highlands of Scotland where my ancestors are from.

Kasper:  Thanks Cheryllynn.  It sure has been an adventurous evening.  Please wait until we land, Nyx....  too late!  I hope she's OK after that big leap.
She'll be fine.  I think it's time for her dinner.  Thanks again for having me.  Bye.
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Cheryllynn's Links:
Website: www.cheryllynndyess.com
Blog:  www.behindthepages.blog
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cheryllynndyess
Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/cheryllynn_dyess
Twitter:  www.twitter.com/cheryllynndyess
Amazon:  www.amazon.com/author/cheryllynndyess
Bookbub: https://goo.gl/zqw1Xy

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Julian Coleman cites an upbringing of poverty and harsh conditions as defining factors in her writing career.  Unable to sleep due to nightmares, her mind turned to dark thoughts of demons, and thus an author was born.  Julian states that at first she was petrified of the demons, but now she is used to them and can even recognise their own dark beauty.
​She invites us to journey into the demon realm for a scary ride with her.
I interviewed Julian for the Fantasy Sci-Fi Network.
​Here are some of the highlights:
​*   Julian's dogs sometimes enter to dreams to save her from the demons.  Good puppies.
​*   She explains the meaning of her pen name
​*   Her career comes as a surprise after hearing about her demons
​*   Her favourite quote is perfect for her circumstance
​*   She chooses an excellent superpower
​Read all about these interesting facts and more in the full interview
here.

I have Stolen Prophet to share with you today.

​Here's the synopsis:
I was riding the bus home one day when I saw a Missing Child billboard. I didn’t have any children at the time, but my heart ached for the parents of that lovely child. That’s when, especially as a writer, you ask yourself, What if? My what if evolved into a macabre tale that’s wrapped up in layers of madness and bloody revenge. I actually took a spectre from one of my nightmares and released it in my book. My foremost desire is for my readers to ache for the parent, despite the carnage she causes, and to root for her as she single-mindedly hunts for her son.
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