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For all those readers that asked me about ebook availability I am happy to say you can now get "Desires (A Legacy Novel) in ePub, Mobi, & PDF formats through the Abbott Press Bookstore.

Desires(A Legacy Novel) ebook

I am not sure where else this is available, but I do know that requests have been placed with Amazon to get it for the Kindles. If you are interested in Kindle format or something other than those listed above you might try requesting it through your usual ebook seller.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The books are ready to ship and the now the countdown begins...




who will be the 5 lucky winners of the Desires (A Legacy Novel) Goodreads Giveaway?

If you have not entered, now would be the right time to hop on over and sign up.

Giveaway ends on May 15th.

Exciting News!
Broadway World.com has written an article about Desires (A Legacy Novel).
There are also articles on SFGate.com, which is part of the San Francisco Chronicle and PRWeb.com

You can see them here:

BroadwayWorld.com Article
SFGate.com
PRWeb.com

Meanwhile...I will jump around and do the "Happy Dance."

Well color me grins and giggles, I just found a whole bunch more. I may have to kiss my publisher. :-D

See any you recognize?
760AM San Diego Talk Radio
abc9 kcautv.com
CBS3 Springfield.com
CBS13 WTHR.com
KSWO.com Wichita Falls
Digital Journal

Happy Mother's Day to me! :-D

Congratulations to the winners of my latest Goodreads giveaway of five signed softcover books.

The winners are:

1. Kera Price
2. Hannah Hill
3. Jacob Lasher
4. Annette K. Rubright
5. Kylie Tagg

Your books will be shipped within the next 10 business days and I will send you an email to inform you of the date.

Congratulations and Happy Reading!

For all those wondering how Malevolence is coming along...well, it is coming along just fine.

Fantasy artist, Delight Prescott-Spall has all my ideas for the interior art and now the ball is in her talented court.

Fantasy Artist, Julie Fain has my ideas for the cover of "Sacrifices" and that ball is in her very talented court (it's a good thing I am ambidextrous with all these tennis references "bouncing" about). The cover art for Sacrifices will be revealed in the back of Malevolence.

Of course, Jen Delyth's Celtic art will be back.

I have also been talking back and forth with the publisher all week and I will spend the entire weekend working on the manuscript. Have I forgotten anything?

Well, that is all the update I have for you right now.

I am excited to announce that

"Desires (A Legacy Novel)"

has been chosen by F+W Media and Abbott Press to be represented in their Fall 2013 catalog of Writer's Digest "Mark of Quality" winners and Notable Titles (only 34 titles were chosen).

See it here under "Notable Titles in Fiction"
http://media2.fwpublications.com/Trad...

With the anticipated release of "Malevolence (A Legacy Novel #2) only a couple of months away, what would you suggest as great way to ease the anticipation?

I was hoping to do the cover reveal on Samhain, but I don't have confirmation that the cover will be ready in time. What about if I reveal the prologue...or the first chapter...or both? And, if the cover is ready or the book trailer then it will be an added bonus. Maybe I can giveaway some prizes...what do you think?

I would love to hear your opinions or if you have any better ideas, I would love to hear those too.

So here is the plan...

I just emailed the stuff for the first book trailer...or should I say teaser?
It is now in the very talented hands of Aoife Marie Sheridan (who also happens to be a Goodreads author). I have already completed the synopsis for "Malevolence."

If everything continues to go smoothly, I will go live with the page for "Malevolence (A Legacy Novel),, which will include the synopsis and first book trailer. The page will be available to be seen on my website at 11pm on Oct 30th PST. I will post links to the page on Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+. On Nov. 1st, I will update the information to my Goodreads author page and the video link will be added to my author page on Facebook, but I will not be creating an actual FB page for "Malevolence" until just before its release date.

I hope you will come and join me on Samhain (Halloween) to watch the trailer. Who knows, maybe I'll make popcorn balls...or better yet, I feel the need to give away stuff. You know..."Treats"...hmm, going to have to think on that one.

Aoife is putting the finishing touches on the new "Malevolence (A Legacy Novel)" book trailer.

As soon as it's complete, I will post it and the book synopsis here on Goodreads, as well as, my website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and Twitter. I am so excited.

Be back soon!