It’s NaNo time again! Are you in? If you are familiar, than you know November is National Novel Writing Month, otherwise referred to as NaNoWriMo. If you are participating then you are already in the thick of it – one week in and hopefully a new novel started. This is the month when writers lock themselves…
The third book in the Children of the Gods series by Jessica Therrien is coming! It’s actually ready and waiting behind the curtain for it’s premier moment. Yay! Books one and two, Oppression and Uprising, are being re-released prior to Redemption‘s big release date. I’m so excited about this. We’re talking Greek gods and their…
Do you love playing games? When I was little, my family didn’t often play games. Although an occasional turn at Clue, or when I was younger yet, Mouse Trap, managed to delight us for an hour or so. Games challenge the mind, inspire team work, and rev up one’s desire for accomplishment. All great things.…
Do you treasure quiet moments when you can steal away from the every day and get lost in a book? Do you find yourself living the story you find written between the pages, running side-by-side with the characters in the novel? If so, you are afflicted, my friend. Like so many others in this word…
The RT Booklovers Convention was amazing! Fun, educational, and (slightly) overwhelming. Much sleep followed by coffee was needed in my recharge process. But WOW what a week! RT stands for Romantic Times. Books are not restricted to only romance reads, so don’t worry. Six days. That’s some serious time dedicated to being ‘ON’ for an…
Smeared Paint: A Mystic’s Carnival Trouper Tale Originally posted February 26, 2015 | Mystic’s Carnival *paranormal romance* *urban fantasy* The tent flap brushed aside and the lights flickered on. The illumination was dim―just enough to prevent patrons from tripping or walking into a supporting pole. It was Bart’s fifth visit this week, and it was…
The carnival is touring the cyber countryside in a new book tour. All the cars are packed and it’s chugging along smoothly. You can follow the stops from here: Promotional Book Tours. There are a lot of fun things planned: story excerpts, book reviews, author interviews, and guest posts. The fun will last all month-long!…
Perseus, son of the mortal Danae and the god Zeus, became famous for his role in defeating various ancient monsters. We’ve talked about several of them the past few weeks. He bested the Graeae, retrieving what he needed from them, beheaded the Gorgon Medusa, and saved the lovely Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. The…
The mighty beast known as the Cetus plays a huge role in the story of Perseus we’ve been dancing around this month, but by no means is exclusive to the myth. Cetus can mean many things: sea monster, shark, whale, even large fish. The term cetacean, meaning whale, actually originated from cetus and in Greek…
Ask anyone and most have heard of the woman with a head of snakes―the infamous Medusa. (There is a previous Medusa post. I like this one better and it works with this months series) Medusa was actually one of three gorgon sisters―A trinity—all children of the ancient marine deity Phorcys and his divine sister Ceto.…
The other night I had the distinct pleasure of turning on my television and seeing this… image via Camp Half-Blood Wiki The Gray Sisters driving a taxicab. Hollywood’s interpretation of the ancient myth, the Graeae, tossed into modern-day, while at the same time, keeping them tied to their Greek heritage. Have you see the latest…
I believe it’s time for a little monster fun. No, it’s not Immortal Monday and I don’t mean the kids as they attack the presents under the Christmas tree. Although, that would be fun as well. I know. It’s not a picture of kids ripping open shiny boxes. But this over zealous “Buddy” reminds me all too…
