I would like to welcome Paul DeBlassie III, author of Goddess of the Wild Thing. I would also like to thank Enchanted Book Promotions for allowing me to be a tour host for them.

Goddess of the Wild Thing is a dramatic tale of one woman's spiritual journey where magical happenings, unexpectant turns of fate, an unseen forces influence her ability to love and be loved. Eva Sanchez, a middle-aged woman, and scholar of esoteric studies encounter a seductive but frightening man who introduces her to a supernatural world in which the wicked powers of a surrogate mother's twisted affection threaten love and life. In the mystic realms of Azilan del Sur, Eve and three friends struggle with whether bad love is better than no love and discover that love is a wild thing.

MY REVIEW:

**** stars

I absolutely loved this story. I like that the author takes a normal thing and make it supernatural. When I saw the cover I knew I had to read it. I'm so glad I did. The book was enthralling. I could not put it down. The characters were believable and Eve faces the challenge that we all face. We all want to be loved. I know people who have decided to stay with there significant other even though they should probably leave. They believe it's better than being alone. Isn't that was Eve and her friends struggled with. I love the way Mr. DeBlassid made this into a supernatural tale. I would love to read more by this author! Great job.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Title: Goddess of the Wild Thing
Author: Paul DeBlassie III
Genre: Paranormal Thriller

EXCERPT

     Eve sharpened her focus. She saw the sharp nail of a witch's right finger tracing Graciela's image on a foggy mirror in a grungy bathroom, touching the center of the mirror with a hatred so intense, the glass burned red hot. The mirror in Graciela's kitchen cracked. Shards jettisoned at the older healer then were magically warded off and drifted in place about her head and neck.
    Graciela's energy, tired as she was, had fended off the pointed shards. She hadn't been impaled. But the strain had ushered her from one world to the next. Death came not by the hand of another but by a weakened mind an body defending itself.
     Eve, shaken, allowed her soft touch to stay on Graciela's forehead, confirming the horror of what she'd seen. Shamanic wisdom, often discussed between the two kindred souls, spoke to Eve as he stroked her friends head, remembering that death provided passage for one whose life had been well spent and whose time had come.
     Eve wept.
     After a few moments, she closed her friend's green eyes and whispered tenderly, "Always my friend, always love, always together in life and in death." She stood and wiped the tears from her eyes. a gray-brown, green-eyed, great horned owl hooted from the largest cottonwood branch outside the back window.
     Eve heard Shirley finishing her call to the EMT's and police, and then walking to the front of the store to wait for their arrival. 
     One large shard lay at the end of the table, sharp tip pointed outward, it reflected Eve's image, a glowing red ember, menacingly centered at the brow point.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Paul DeBlassie III, Ph.D., is a depth psychologist and award-winning writer, living in his native, New Mexico. He specializes in treating individuals in emotional and spiritual crisis, His novels, visionary thrillers, delve deep into archetypal realities as they play out dramatically in the lives of everyday people. Memberships include the Author's Guild, the Depth Psychology Alliance, the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, and the International Association for Jungian Studies.

LINKS:

Twitter: https://www.com/pdeblassieiii
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theunholy.deblassie/
Website: pauldeblassieiii.com

BLURB The plaintive singing of a ghostly child in the night sets off a chain of events that lead to Laurel learning the dark secrets that dwell in her Great Aunt Maggie's house in a Melbourne suburb. When Eli comes into Laurel's life, instead of instantly uncovering the secrets that have been buried in the house for many years, their joint efforts lead them to discover even greater mysteries. Eli's past is tied up with the ghost of the child who haunts the house, and there are many hurdles to cross before he discovers just why he also sensed strange vibes in the old house as soon as he entered. In their search for the answers to an extraordinary mystery, they uncover a passionate love affair shared by the people dear to them or those who dwelt in the house at one time of another. Despite their shared psychic abilities can the couple also find such a love?

EXCERPT: The phone rang while she was deciding which clothes to wear. Laurel set on the side of the bed and picked up the extension. "Good morning. How did you sleep?" Eli asked. He possessed a really nice voice, she had to admit. "Not the best." Wasn't that the truth? Laurel ran a hand over her head. She really should have called Ben first thing. Too many things were happening in her life to suddenly and her brain was beginning to feel like mush. "No interruptions?" "No." Presumably, he meant the child.

REVIEW:

***

I gave Laurel's Gift three stars because even though I loved the idea of the story, I just couldn't seem to get into it. The idea of Laurel having this gift of having dreams that come true is really intriguing but the book was slow to start and I was hard for me to finish it. I think it would be a great book if there was more to the backstory. I like Laurel's character and I also liked Eli but I just didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would.

AUTHOR BIO & LINKS:

Award-winning author, Tricia McGill was born in London, England and moved to Australia many years ago, settling near Melbourne. The youngest in a large, loving family she was never lonely or alone. Surrounded by avid readers, who encouraged her to read from an early age, is it any wonder she became a writer. The local library was a treasure trove and magical world of discovery through her childhood and growing years. Although her published works cross sub-genres, romance is always at their heart.

Tricia's love of animals has always shown up in her books. Tricia devotes as much time and money as she can spare to supporting worldwide conservation groups and is passionate about supporting those who do all they can to preserve our wildlife for future generations, especially elephants and orangutans who seem to be getting the raw end of the deal even in this enlightened age. She also volunteers for a local community group that helps disabled adults and children to connect to the internet with provided computer equipment. When people ask what she does in her spare time she is heard to ask, "Spare time, what is that?"

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Consul's Daughter 

by

Mark Knowles

Book Synopsis: 

Rome AD 205: Tribune Ambrosius Milo is the only man in his cohort who enjoys the night watch. Somewhere in the darkness is the man who murdered his wife, and one day he will catch him. But one cold February morning, the fog lifts to reveal the dead body of a young girl on the banks of the Tiber. Led by the quick-tempered Ambrosius, the watchmen track a grim murder scene and locate several seemingly vital clues. But there is trouble afoot, for this was no ordinary young girl She is a consul's daughter, and when her distraught parents come to claim the body, it has mysteriously vanished from the Watch House crypt...From the intrigues within the Imperial household to the mean streets of Ancient Rome, The Consul's Daughter is a red-blooded crime novel based on true events and documented characters. 

Title: The Consul's Daughter: A red-blooded crime thriller based on true events.

Author Mark Knowles

Genre: Historical Fiction-Murder Mystery, Crime/Thriller

Formats: Paperback & eBook

Published by: Endeavor Press

ISBN-13 978-1973216827

Pub. Date: November 3, 2017

Number of pages: 343

Content Warning: 18+ for brief nudity and violence

Purchase at: Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk

Interview with Mark Knowles:    

1. How long did it take you to write this book?

Getting the story to the point where my agent was happy to try and place it took about 2.5 years but, to be honest, I was tinkering about with the script right up until the publication deadline. Though this is probably very bad practice I suspect I'm not the only writer ever to have done so!

2. Did you do a lot of research in order to write it? You said it's a true story. Can you explain the characters to me?

Yes, a good deal of research went into it. My background gave me a good foundation. (I have a Classics degree) so I had a bit of a head start in terms of knowing what the political situation was in Rome in AD 205, and I had a good sense of the topography of Rome itself. What I didn't know too much about, though, was exactly what the vigiles-the ancient night watch - did, or how they were recruited, equipt an organized. I spent a lot of happy hours in the British Library in London, and I do mean a lot because that institution is a cafe, museum, exhibition center and generally a great social hub. I had access there to a lot of out-of-print books and academic volumes. The other main source of research was a very big book by a French scholar called Robert Sablayrolles. It took a fair bit of time to translate it-perhaps a month- but it was well worth the effort. Amongst other things he painstakingly noted the name of every watchman in every cohort for which inscriptions. I cherry-picked names for characters from these lists to add an extra layer of authenticity.

The plot is indeed based on a true story. In AD 205, the emperor, Septimius Severus, of North African descent had been on the throne for more than a decade and was making plans for his sons, Caracalla and Geta, to succeed him.  Caracalla, it seems, was a jealous and spiteful man: he ultimately had his brother, whom he saw as a rival, killed. Moreover, both he and his mother, Julia Domna, had become very wary about the growing power and influence of Severus's right-hand man, Gaius Plautianus. Plautianus was the Praetorian Prefect, the commander of the emperor's elite troops, and effectively the second most powerful man in the empire. Despite his family's concerns, the sources suggest that Severus genuinely liked and respected Plautianus. It seemed that in early AD 205, a plot came to light (or was fabricated by Caracalla) which provided the excuse needed for Caracalla to have Plautianus executed.

All of this provided me with a ready-made storyline and one that is only too familiar in Roman history; the imperial palace could be a pretty duplicitous and deadly place! The opening scenes which patrolling night watchmen by a young girls body by the Tiber, who turns out to be Caracalla's mistress, were based on an Incident I dealt with one cold morning when I was a police officer. We don't know for certain if Caracalla had a mistress (I use creative license and made her up) but it seems quite likely given that his arranged marriage to Plautianus' daughter was a total disaster.

3. I noticed you worked in law enforcement. Do you still, or did you quit to become a writer?

I left the police in 2015 after a decade of mainly front-line work, but it was to become a teacher. Writing is something I do in between reading stories to my daughter, changing her nappies and trying to catch her whenever she scuttles away.

4. What advice can you give to people who want to become a published author?

I would definitely recommend the traditional path of trying to find an agent in order to find a publisher because it can become a pretty bewildering industry otherwise. This is what I did. That said, there's probably never been a better time for self- or assisted- publishing. Either way, however, there's no substitute for putting in the hard yards and exercising the brain like you would any other part of the body in order to chum out the words and continually improve how they are expressed. Also, read widely both within and outside your chosen genre. Writers should be like magpies.

5. What does your typical day of writing consist of? A day in the life of Mark Knowles.

There is no typical day, not anymore. When I was in the police, I tried to make the best of working sometimes very antisocial hours. I got very little done when I was off duty so I had to make most of batches of rest days, which actually worked quite well once I fueled up on coffee. Now that I'm teaching, I have to make the most of holidays because I'm not as good as I should be at writing every evening, especially not with family commitments, marking and planning in the evenings, and sports fixtures at the weekends.

6. What kinds of books do you like to read?

I'm an unashamed, Ancient History geek so I read anything by Mary Beard, Tom Holland, Adrian Goldsworthy, and the like: There's always something new to soak up in their books. I don't read as much historical fiction as I once did but I have a soft spot for the Flashman novels by George MacDonald Fraser and pretty much everything by Robert Harris. I like a good (auto)biography, especially of sportsmen and women, war heroes, adventurers and anything about World War 1. Unfortunately, I'll nearly be finished with all of Lee Childs books: Jack Reacher is just an outstanding creation!

7. Why The Consul's Daughter?

I've already mentioned that I became fascinated with the night watch when I started researching them, and it became a bit of an obsession trying to recreate their lives given the job I was doing at the time. What really galvanized the process was something I read at about 6 a.m. when I'd been a duty for a 12-hour shift and was waiting for the early turn officers to take over. The article mentions a graffito (which sadly no longer survives) scratched onto one of the walls of a watch barracks. It said lassus sum successorem date,  which means "I'm shattered: send my replacement." Reading that simple complaint really gave me a sense of connection to these exhausted men. Despite the passing of nearly 2000 years, some things never change!

What I wanted to do in writing The Consul's Daughter was to create a really evocative, atmospheric and plausible crime thriller that fuses historical fiction with personal experience; to give it the human touch, if you like. If readers can identify with any one of these aspirations I'd feel it had been a job worth doing.

8. Who is your favorite character in the book? Who is your least favorite?

Favorite, the Deputy Praetorian Prefect Brutus. I really enjoyed giving him just a sliver of humanity beneath the arrogance and bombast. Ambrosius Milo, the leading character, is also - despite his quick temper and occasional selfishness- a fundamentally decent guy. My least favorite would be Caracalla himself. Again, it was a pleasure to write his lines as I don't think he- or this period, in fact- had been covered before in historical fiction. He typifies the vitriolic and nasty 'prince' that all roman imperial dynasties seem to have had. You only have to take one look at that angry frown of his on the surviving portrait busts to begin t believe the very negative impression we get of him from ancient writers.  He wasn't unusual in the ancient world for regarding life so cheaply but he took it to extremes by murdering his own brother and taking measures to remove his name and even his face from statues, inscriptions, and paintings. The Severan dynasty to which he belonged was also responsible for a particular bloody persecution of Christians. In short, the man seemed to have had no redeeming features to speak of...other than providing great material to write about.

9. What plans do you have for future books?

I'm enjoying (when I get the chance!) writing the sequel to this book, the working title for which is Ascension Day which features one of the great mythical -or perhaps historical-relics of the distant past. I also had an idea for a novel which involved Winston Churchhill and some of the descendants of great heroes of old (set in WWII, obviously) but my agent wasn't so convinced. Not that I'll let it put me off for good!

10. What do you like to do in your spare time?

I'm an avid sports fan and play cricket in the summer for my staff team in a league that is far too good for us! I used to play a lot of rugby but have to be content with coaching it for the time being. Most of my spare time these days is spent very happily with friends, my wife an daughter, who has an insatiable appetite for books and stories...

Author Bio:

Mark Knowles read degrees in Classic and Management Studies at Downing College, Cambridge. After a decade of working as a frontline officer and Supervisor within the Metropolitan Police Services, he became head of Classics at a school in Harrogate. He is a particular fan of experimental archeology and rowed on the reconstructed Ancient Athenian trireme 'Olympius' during its last sea trials in Greece in 1994.  

Today I would like to welcome Kenzie Macallan to my blog. She is here to tell us all about her new book, Edges. which I believe is Book Two in the Art of Eros series.

****

I give Edges four stars. I found the book to be a thrilling ride full of passion, and danger which is right up my alley. I loved the characters and I can not wait to read the rest of the books in the series. The story started out at a run and didn't stop until the last page. I read into the night. It was a wonderful read and I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Suspense with a whole lot of romance. Kenzie did a wonderful job and I would like to thank her for letting me into her world. The only reason I gave her four instead of 5 stars is that at the beginning she talked about a Lesbian relationship and how she felt like her lesbian lover broke into her house. I don't read Gay/Lesbian books but other than that I would have given her 5 stars. I almost stopped reading it but then it had gotten so good I had to finish it.I'm glad I did.

BLURB:

Leigha Luccenzo is a strong, confident woman who has her life perfectly under control. But her nightmares have returned after a long absence. They are kept hidden from everyone. She comes home to find her apartment in shambles, the possible doing of her ex-lover Sydney. Layers of lies start to peel away. Her world begins to shift and unravel.

Dean is a hard-edged man with an appetite for beautiful women, fast bikes, and shattered souls. His secrets bind him, keeping him from any real relationship. They latch on to him from his past like locked chains. He see's behind Leigha's armor. Convincing her he can help becomes his mission. He hopes she's strong enough to handle what lies beneath, unlocking his guilt.

Through events out of her control, Leigha's faced to force her demons.

As other peoples secrets get entangled in her own, she struggles to get to the meaning of her nightmare. Can Dean help her uncover her truth?

EXCERPT:

Dean needed a distraction from the scene that just unfolded before him. Cooking would give him an escape. His hands trembled. He had been here before, only last time he completely fucked it up.
The fierce connection to the beautiful, strong creature in the next room would be his undoing. His past caught up with him. Did he honestly think he could bury himself in work and one-night stands to keep him from facing his past mistakes? Every time he thought about not being able to save her, the winch tightened in his chest, cutting off his air. Hunched over the cooking eggs, his memories flooded him. No other options presented themselves other than to keep Leigha safe. The emotions pulled at him from several directions, demanding his attention. Over the years he had tried to hammer them down, hoping they would leave of their own accord. He had even tried to drink them away without success.

"Hey, you okay?" She blew into the room like a warm Australian ocean breeze. They already have connections that only true lovers have with each other. That link that allowed you to feel and sense things about the other person.

He turned around and pasted on his model smile. "Yeah, just remembering something."

She walked over next to him as her eyes read his lie. "The model smile doesn't work on me, and the eggs are going to burn."

GUEST POST:

How important do you think the book cover is to an author?

I think a cover is extremely important for many reasons. For me, I choose very carefully whose on my covers. The model has to have the right vibe that goes with the lead male character in the book. I searched for about a year until I found Garry Turner, the cover mode for Edges. I started following him on Instagram and took time to get to know him. I didn't contact him until I knew  I wanted him to be on the cover. There was just something about him. He's smart, funny, compassionate, and a competitive fitness model. As a writer, you are also presenting your story and your brand. My books have an edge and I want readers to get something from the story that makes them think, surprises them, and makes them want more. The Edges cover already has the reader wondering what he's thinking about, what's he looking at, and what's he going to do.

I also happen to like color. Each book in the Art of Eros Series is a different color. I actually see my stories in color. Truths was red and Edges was always going to be blue. Sometimes going against the trend can be a good thing. This book will be released during an American winter and when most covers are going dark  or black and white. Given those factors, this cover has some pop.

Lastly, I think you need to get a professional cover design artist. I used Louisa Maggio for both Truths and Edges. I will be using her for the third book as well. She really understood what I wanted to achieve on this cover and took the time to get it right. Louisa is very creative and easy to work with.

INTERVIEW:

1. How long did it take you to write Edges?

I'm not the fastest writer you will ever meet. My full-time job keeps me busy. Unfortunately, writing is a second job for me. It takes about a year to write a book. I write the first draft and then let it sit for at least six weeks. I come back to it and do about four or five edits before I give it to an editor. Once I get it back from the editor,  go through it two more times. When I think it's almost finalized, I give it to ARC readers and get feedback from them. Then I give it to one more editor before I do my final read. It's an exhaustive process, but one that I enjoy and is well worth it. 

2. How did you come up with the characters?

These characters had been tapping me on the shoulder for awhile. I had been thinking about writing this series for about a year. I'm the type of writer where I need things to sit and tumble around in my head for a bit. I woke up one morning and had all three sisters, their names, their stories and the plotline. I have stayed true to their characters and the plotline. There have been a few tweaks here and there. These women are strong, yet vulnerable so wanted unique names for them. Luckily, I have an active imagination. Each of the sisters, Marabella, Leigha, and Raquelle, I feel hold a piece of me along with character traits I see in other people I've know over the years. They each have a trauma to overcome to get to their essence.  

3. Did you do any research in order to write Edges?

There always seems to be some research involved when writing any book. I had to do research on New York City, mostly the Tribeca area. It allowed me to give a better description of Leigha's photography studio. I went on Google Maps and chose a building across the Hudson. It served as a place for her contemplation and revelations. I've been to NYC so I could draw on that for atmosphere. I also had to do research on Australia, especially the ASIS, which is much like the FBI. This allowed me to write an accurate account of Dean's job and experiences in the military. My husband was int he military and used to ride motorcycles so I asked him questions as well. The Dragon Road Ride bikes were strictly from my imagination. 

4. What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a published author?

My advice to someone who wants to be a published author is do your research.

• Hire the best of everything, especially an editor. You always want your manuscript to look professional even if it costs some money.
• Know your craft. Honing your skills is an ongoing process but have the basics. Read bestselling authors you like to get a rhythm for their story. 
• Work with an outline that can help you manage your character development, plotline, internal and external conflicts, and motivation, black moment, and character arc. There are many out there to choose from or you can create your own. 
• It doesn't matter if you want to be with a traditional publishing house, or self-publish, your manuscript has to be clean and polished before you send it out or release it for sale.
• Have many people read it before you publish, not just friends and family. Get as much input as possible but know that you can't take it all to heart. Writing is subjective. It's a creative process. Take what you need to grow and learn, then go from there. 
• Know going in that it's a lot of work but well worth it. 

5. Explain what happens during a typical day of writing.

A typical day of writing starts on social media. It's important to stay on top of what's going on and stay in touch with readers and other authors. I try to go to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. I also try to post to each of those daily, but I'm sometimes cramped for time. Then I dig into whatever I'm working on whether its a first draft or editing. I enjoy the editing process. It's like molding clay. You get to manipulate characters, words, and plotline to make it a stronger and better piece. I break for lunch, check social media, and go back to writing. Some days are spent on promotions, doing giveaways, takeovers, Facebook ads, Amazon ads, ect. I spend the latter part of the afternoon working out. My health and my time are really important. I really enjoy working out so I put it on my schedule every day. I have dinner with my husband which is equally important. I might go back to writing or quit for the day depending on how much I got done and where I am in my manuscript.The day always ends with reading a book. Some books are better than others but I usually get something out of it. You can even get something for a poorly written book. 

AUTHOR BIO and LINKS:

Kenzie lives with her husband in New England. She has been fortunate enough to travel all over the world to places like Africa, Greece, Switzerland, Holland, France, England, and, of course, Scotland. Edinburg is one of her favorite places. Creativity seems to be part of her soul, as she paints portraits, takes photographs and bakes. They have all added to her overactive imagination especially writing about strong women and alpha men. She looks forward to adding to her adventures and yours through secrets, strengths, and passion.

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Review of Everything She Lost by Alessandra Harris

****

I really enjoyed "Everything She Lost" by Alessandra Harris. Once I was able to start reading this book, I was unable to put it down. The story was full of feeling and the characters were believable and my heart went out to them. The only thing was the beginning, to me, was a little slow to grab my attention but after the first chapter or two, I really began to enjoy it. I would not mind reading other books by this author. 

I just wanted to throw something out there for people who are thinking about publishing their books. Do not use a vanity press. I published a YA paranormal with one a few years back and they are charging $22 dollars for my book. I don't even pay that for the authors I read. They are a rip off and a scam and in the five years I was with them I did not sell one book. If you want to have a book published, Self publishing is the way to go. You retain your rights and you set your price. A friend and I was talking this morning about this because I am about to publish my YA paranormal/fantasy book, "Brother's Keeper." I will self publish and I will never use a vanity press again. I just wanted to let you all know.

Review of The Blue Unicorn's Journey to Osm by Sybrina Durant

****

The Blue Unicorn's Journey to Osm is a well written coming of age story set in a magical land. Unicorns are magical beings but when the Blue Unicorn is born, he is without magic. It was prophesied that Blue was going to be the savior of his kind but when he is born nothing is as it's supposed to be. Blue has no magic and no magical horn. Everyone thinks that the prophesy is wrong. How could a unicorn that has no magic ever save his kind from the evil Magh?

The Blue Unircorn's Journey to Osm is a wonderful coming of age story. Its the story of not judging a book by its cover. Blue feels as if he is nothing, unable to do anything to help his kind because he was born without magic. But Blue soon learns that it does not matter what you look like, act like or what seems impossible is not the end of the story but the beginning. He has a destiny and even though his fellow unicorns feel like he can do nothing, they find out if you believe, nothing is impossible for you., Blue soon learns that all he has to do is believe in himself. His time does come and he is transformed from Blue to Osm and becomes a mighty warrior filled with the magic of the ages.. The story was well written and the illustrations are beautiful. Sybrina did a wonderful job and anyone who needs a feel good story should read this and remember if you believe in yourself and have faith, you can not be stopped!

My review of Wraith by Gwenan Haines.

*****

The Wraith is the story of an Alaskan pilot who lost her brother when she was 16 years old. Kira Chiklak is a gifted pilot who has dreams that come true. Sixteen years ago, those dreams told her that her brother was gone but not dead even though everyone thinks he is. Kira says he's not because she has not seen his wraith. She will never stop searching until she finds him. Now, however, Kira is having dreams about another child she is sure is going be taken, but when she speaks to the family of the child, they don't believe her. The only one who does believe is Hunter and he will stop at nothing to help Kira and keep her safe. When the child is kidnapped, Kira and Hunter will stop at nothing to bring the girl home but danger is everywhere and if they are not careful they'll be next.

I loved everything about this story. I am giving it five stars, which is something I hardly ever do because the story was just that good. I love the characters. I love how Kira and Hunter react to each other and how Hunter believes her no matter how crazy she sound. The story is a fast paced thrill ride and reminds me of something Nora Roberts might write. I feel like Gwenan has a real talent with story telling and I can't wait to read more by this author. I could not put this book down.

Gwenan Haines with be rewarding a $20 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. I encourage my readers to check out this book. It really is a great read!