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Demonic Charms
Book 4 in The Last Witch Series

“I have gone as far as killing my own mother to protect Trent and the rest of the people I call my family. So what was stopping me now? What was making me doubt myself and who I am?”

Faith may be part witch, however she is also part slayer. Knowing that it is as easy to kill a vampire as it is to cast a spell is driving Faith crazy. And with the goddess of witches angry with Faith for turning her back on her own goddess, Faith is going to get a little push into that insanity pool when the furies are called upon to stalk the young witch within an inch of her own rational.

Yet, Faith still has bigger problems. More demons than Faith can count begin to pop up even while vampires hunt demons for their blood. And capturing Faith to get to her demon is not off the table.

Will they be able to help Faith conquer this new battle she faces? Will the furies drive Faith mad to the point of no return? Come and take a read to find out what is in store for the last witch in the world!

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Frenchy and the Punk are currently on tour. However, they did step back from the reins (wheel of the bus) to answer a few questions for you lovely steampunkers out there! How terrific are they for doing that?

1. What is the story behind “Frenchy” and the “Punk” meeting for the first time?

Scott is driving so, I’ll answer the questions!

We had never divulged how we first met until last year during an interview on NPR I inadvertently blurted it out! We first met in1998. I was living in NYC grappling with trying to make art full time and leave the business world behind. I was doing temp jobs on the side to sustain myself and was placed in a company for a two week stint and Scott was there too. A secret office romance ensued (Songs like ‘Make Out” and “Magician and the Dancer” were directly inspired by that). We started collaborating on creative projects around 1999 but it wasn’t until 2005 that I jumped onstage to play percussion on one of Scott’s tunes. That was the impetus for the creation of Frenchy and the Punk. Scott had been performing music live since the age of 14, first in the hardcore punk scene then later as a solo guitarist. I had done a lot of dance which I started at a very young age when growing up in Europe.

2. Is there one song you can think of that has transformed the way you see a particular part of your own life?

Songwriting can be very intense and it is often quite mysterious how the music and lyrics can come about. It feels like gifts from the muse. There’s a lot of meaning wrapped up in the songs but they may not be so in your face apparent as we lace them with humor and energy. Not one particular song has transformed my life but rather the act of living my truth and living a creative life has completely transformed my life. So many of the songs have that theme too. Songs like “Le Train” “I’m Free”, “Why Should I’ and “La Vie d’Boheme”

3. Have you ever had a musical block? Is it like writer’s block? And how do you tend to get over it so you can continue on?

I don’t think of it as writer’s/musical blocks. It’s more like when we feel inspired to write that’s when we write, if we’re not feeling it, we don’t do it! We are super lucky that we do this full time so we have the privilege of being able to heed the call of the muse when we hear it. I don’t think it’s a good idea to force it. If I want to be inspired then I do something that inspires me like, a hike up to Lookout Mountain or a walk in nature wherever we may be at the time, or a visit to a museum. watching a film etc.

4. What do you both hope to gain from your musical career’s the most?

What do I hope people will get from our music… one thing that is really important to me is to inspire people to move, literally and figuratively, whether it be to dance or that our music just makes them want to go forward. If only for a little while, to remove themselves from all of the craziness of life and recharge their internal batteries so that they can face whatever comes their way refreshed and with an optimistic view of what they can accomplish. To bring playfulness to their lives. There’s a lot of negativity out there, we want to bring some balance.

What I hope to gain is what I’m already getting and that is to lead a creative life.

5. What is the advice you would give others that want to follow in your footsteps?

Take off your shoes, get grounded, know what you want. It’s easy to know what you don’t want but knowing what you do want can be a bit trickier. Be honest with yourself, stay out of unnecessary drama and just do the work. Get out there and be kind.

Our online links:

www.frenchyandthepunk.com

www.facebook.com/frenchyandthepunk

www.twitter.com/frenchyNthepunk

First giveaway since I have come back from Rt Booklovers Convention in New Orleans is going to be a SIGNED copy of Defiance by C.J. Redwine! How amazing of a last name is that!?

Here is the back book blurb:

While the other girls in the walled city-state of Baalboden learn to sew and dance, Rachel Adams learns to track and hunt. While they bend like reeds to the will of their male Protectors, she uses hers for sparring practice.

When Rachel’s father fails to return from a courier mission and is declared dead, the city’s brutal Commander assigns Rachel a new Protector: her father’s apprentice, Logan—the boy she declared her love to and who turned her down two years before. Left with nothing but fierce belief in her father’s survival, Rachel decides to escape and find him herself.

As Rachel and Logan battle their way through the Wasteland, stalked by a monster that can’t be killed and an army of assassins out for blood, they discover romance, heartbreak, and a truth that will incite a war decades in the making.

And here is a picture of the signed part:

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Thats it!

Hugs and Corsets,

Esther

And so I have a new way to market my book Gravely Inanimated. the first book in the Zombiepunk Series! What is it? Well I met a terrific gentleman at the Steampunk World Fair that loves games! So what did he come up with? A great new concardia game that features the characters from my book! This is a fabulous new card game that can be played at conventions and is featured at the Steampunk World Fair. Would you like to take a peak?

Here is one of the cards:

 

This is the “Unstoppable Team” which features Aeron and Kitty from the zombiepunk series. If you play this card all the adjacent character cards are +2 strength! If you would like you can find out more information on the rules at: http://www.concardia.info/p/the-rules.html

I get 18 cards total in my set:

 

If you are interested in purchasing a set (which is great just to have if you love the book) they are on sell for $5.00 plus S&H. Please take a look at more of the cards from the card game below!

Hugs and Corsets!

E.

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How would you like to be on 6ABC News?
It is simple and I am going to tell you how!

On Wednesday, 3/19/2014, I had a small segment on channel 6 ABC news! You can check out the piece right here: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/video?id=9472885

Was it actually on the television? Why yes it was! At 4:50PM! Now, the segment was only a Facebook FLASH, but how many people can say they were on the television and got a shout out about being an author?

So how do you do it? Very simply go to the following link and sign up! Hopefully you get picked and YOU get to see yourself on the television! Follow this link: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/feature?section=news/trending&id=8124942

It really is that easy to do and I hope you will sign up. I am always looking to help my fellow authors out so please keep in touch and I hope to see your faces on the next FaceBook FLASH!

Hugs and Corsets,

Esther

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When you go to a convention you expect to find a few panels to go to and some vendors you like. When you go to Anachrocon you find so much more!

I went down stairs and met with Seriously, Dan who was seriously amazing! Along with his assistant Meg who has some amazing photos up here. And I was invited to be on Dan’s radio show! It isn’t up yet, sadly, but when it is I will make sure to post it!

 

I did a panel called Vampire Through The Ages with Allan Gilbreath, Delilah S. Dawson and a few other people. All amazing authors that you should check out! Come to find out Delilah will be at RT Booklovers Convention with me and we will get to cross paths again! The panel was a total hit and I really impressed my boyfriend with my smarts. Like he didn’t know I was a total nerd when he met me! HA!

I also did a Q&A panel for authors, which was…interesting. But Q&A panels with authors are always interesting! haha.

So after being on the radio and doing two panels, along with selling seven books in one hour it was time for some relaxation. I put on my dancing shoes and went to see the one and only….

Frenchy and the Punk

It was another amazing show by them and I was so glad to get to see the PUNK afterwards and give him a big hug.

I hope I will be able to attend Anachrocon again next year along with my new friends both author and other wises.

Hugs and Corsets,

Esther

 

 

 

 

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I have been asked several times when the second book in the Zombiepunk Series is coming out. The short answer would be (hopefully) June. The long answer is that I am half way through the book and plan to have it done by the middle of March.

Until then I plan to do posts about the conventions I will be attending that you can see a list of on the main page and fun giveaways along with blog hops.

I hope you enjoy!

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It is that time of year where people should be giving and share with others. That includes authors! Since Gravely Inanimated (book 1 in the Zombiepunk Series) was chosen for BIR2013 (along with 5 “books” for the review) by Books Complete Me, I have decided to host a giveaway along with the news! There are many ways to enter for a chance to win and I implore that you do! It’s brilliant really, who doesn’t want a free signed copy of Gravely Inanimated?

You can enter (scroll down to the end of the post) at:

http://www.bookscompleteme.com/2013/12/bir2013-gravely-inanimated-tale-of-woe.html

ENJOY!

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What I got to experience this past weekend was amazing. I got to watch Debbie Lynn and Roy play with fire! Since one of my new characters will be a fire player in the Midnight Carnival I thought it only right to go and do some hands on research for the role of this new character. It was very inspiring and I got some great pictures and videos! Take a look!

 

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