Initiation Sneak Peek
Nana hobbled into the living room dragging her left leg behind her, waving the evening newspaper. Red-faced and out of breath, she drew everyone’s attention. Mother ran over to her, wrapping one arm...
View ArticlePagan Eyes Character Interview with Esmeralda Hare
Buell took this photo in 1972 when I worked the carnival circuit. Madame Esme only told good fortunes. THE INTERVIEW Today, we are talking with Esmeralda Hare. She’s the family matriarch of the...
View ArticleSneak Peek 2: Inititation
You can scroll down to read the first sneak peek.Here's a summary. The Carpenter family is huddled around the familymatriarch, Nana, who is upset about a news article based on a girl being burned as...
View ArticleSneak Peek 3 & Totebag Giveaway
Today, I am continuing the tale, but giving one lucky commenter a chance to grab a totebag. I only have three Initiation totebags and one is already on its way to a winner. You could be the next one...
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In the misty night sky, a clouded crescent moon shed meager light on the surroundings. Turning slowly she examined the primitive thatched hut behind her. In the small front garden, a split log...
View ArticleHappy Samhain
Some of you may already know that Samhain is a Celtic festival honoring the dead. It is believed that at this time of year that those who have departed can communicate with us. It is no wonder that...
View ArticleAnother Sneak Peek
Leah has already been doing some slipping into the past in the previous chapter. This chapter starts in the 21st century. Chapter Two Leah rushed to pull on her school uniform of monogrammed polo and...
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Her father backed out of the garage slowly, looking over his shoulder at the driveway. “How’s school?” His inquiry indicated he’d forgotten his original question, which was good. Unfortunately, he...
View ArticleInitiation Release Day & Free Deal
Book one of Pagan Eyes is out on Kindle. Prime members can get it free. It is also in the Kindle lending library too.Feel free to check out a sample chapter. If 2.99 is too much for your budget or...
View ArticleWhat is Imbolc?
Are you tired of winter yet? Living in the Snowbelt, I would prefer not to see any more snow, but know better. Winter was a serious deal to those in olden times. The elderly, the very young and the...
View ArticleInitiation: Free Read/Chapter One
INITIATION Nana hobbled into the living room, dragging her left leg behind her, waving the evening newspaper. Red-faced and out of breath, she drew everyone’s attention. Mother ran over to her,...
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Chapter Two Leah rushed to pull on her school uniform of monogrammed polo and khaki pants. The good thing about uniforms was there was no time lost deciding what to wear. It also eliminated another...
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Chapter Three No, not here, not now! She couldn’t have a vision at school. She’d never before had one during school. She could count the number of visions she’d had on one hand. Holding her hand high,...
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Chapter Four No sooner had they scooted into the back seat and slammed the taxi door than her grandmother turned to her with a knowing look. “Come into your powers, have you?” “Nana, please.” She...
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Chapter Five( scroll down to start at chapter one.) Ethan was already home. She looked at the clock, amazed to see so much time had passed. Her brother stumbled into the kitchen, holding his hand to...
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Chapter Six She drove to Stella’s house, making sure to use her turn signal and come to full stops. Did her father know how to shield his thoughts? In a house full of pagans, it might have been an...
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Chapter Seven Stella spun around, looking both relieved and angry. “There you are! I checked the aisles, the restroom, even asked the reference librarian. I wasn’t even sure how I would get home if I...
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Chapter Eight A long, piercing scream jolted Leah wake. Had she fallen asleep again? She hadn’t meant to. Where was she? It was dark. Who screamed? The gentle purr of Theodora reassured her, along...
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Chapter Nine The alarm jolted her awake as usual. Leah pushed herself out of bed, wondering why her legs wouldn’t bend well. A quick glance down revealed her bandages. A fading memory of being...
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Chapter Ten Nora stood over the bath as the water slowly filled the tub. “I see we still have the same sucky water pressure.” Leah nodded. Of course, as pagans they never complained about water...
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