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Between Fire and Flesh: The Allure of the Cambion

When magic and mortals mix in myths and legends, it usually doesn’t end well for the humans. I’m not quite sure if the cambion proves this or is an exception. The humans commingling with the demons that create the cambion definitely get a raw deal though the offspring has the best of worlds, otherworldly power and human roots and emotions. The cambion is one of the many versions of human and…

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Vampire Love Songs

I enjoy that this song is just casually about a vampire. Or maybe about a lover who feels like a vampire when their affection bleeds you dry. Plus, Arrows in Action is a pretty cool band name. I’ve got this feelin’ that she gonna be the death of meBlood runnin’ hot when I’m feedin’ off of her energyShe leads me down alleyways under false pretenseSharpen her teeth, flash a smile before she pulls…

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The lightning magic in my M/M paranormal romance novel Strikes Twice may be extraordinary, and entirely fictional, but the real-life world of lightning is pretty impressive in its own right. Let's explore several lightning phenomena that blur the lines between scientific understanding and sheer magic.

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All the best moments of falling in love and building a life together are offered in convenient novel form and shared between a breezy Slyph and a solid orc.

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There’s still time to get some free M/M books before the end of the month. These are steamy LGBT freebies and there’s also M/M romances here:

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Quote of the Week

I’m saying quote of the week because that sounds all official and like something I do all the time. Maybe I will because I always read or hear lines I love. This one is from YIPPIE-KI-YAY by Kesha. It’s evident you don’t know that I’m heaven sentEdison couldn’t get this lit Should I be ashamed that I like Kesha? Well, I’m not and never have been. I even went to a concert once, though the only…

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What's in a name?

Want to know my dirty little secret as an author? Well, first I should mention a ton of my books are on sale this week and next week, that’s no secret. The secret is that I suck at character names. It’s really inconvenient considering I love having names that relate to a character’s personality or story in some way, but names are one of the hardest things to come up with.  In Bold as Brass, I…

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When divine encounters have stone cold consequences, petrification tales like these are born.

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Book Review for The Vampire’s Werewolf Bodyguard by Tavia Lark

Premise: Simon is set in his ways, which is understandable after four centuries of life experience. The prickly independent vampire doesn’t like change, but he’s forced to adapt when someone tries to kill Simon and he’s left weakened. Now he’s forced to rely on the werewolf bodyguard his sire hired to keep him safe while figuring out who tried to kill him. The wolf Cody is struggling to…

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Ever wondered what could lurk in the silent, snow-covered woods? Discover the terrifying tale of the Wendigo, a creature born from hunger and isolation.

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Cute lemur

Lemurs, they’re just like us! They even like rap music. @animal.exoticss Guys i made him get jiggy… recent🫡 #fypage #foru #viral #makethisviral #foryoupage ♬ original sound – SO SUPA 🏂

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Dog Loves Pancakes

There are several relevant paranormal and book related posts I want to make but somehow I find myself procrastinating and am instead sharing this cute story about a dog who loves pancakes. He is pretty adorable and a lab mix like my own pupper. Yep, this is time well spent.

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Moon Water and Full Moon Rituals

Let’s talk about the moon.  Why? Well, partly because of my M/M paranormal romance novel Bold as Brass, I’m finding topics that relate to some of the main flavors in the novel. Like the moon. In the book, Liam Monroe gets his powers from the moon. He can see where the moon shines and manipulate shadows at night. He also engages in some unique and kinky moon rituals. But we’ll get into that more…

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Wolverine Claws and the Magic of Metal

In M/M paranormal romance novel Bold as Brass, the main character Oliver Brass has metal magic. We do not have metal magic in real life as far as I know, though there are people doing wild things with metal that nearly bring the magical and futuristic things we see in movies to life. Apparently, I’m super late to this party but people have been making actual steel Wolverine claws for a while…

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Who is the toughest predator in paranormal romance novels? There are the werewolves with sharp fangs and rock solid abs howling at the moon. Or vampires, pale beauties who are strong and deadly and somehow make drinking blood seductive. And wizards who can shape the world with a snap of their fingers.

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Midas Touch: The Mythology That Inspired My Fantasy Novel

Where does inspiration come from?  And what inspires me to write? For some reason, I feel like I should have a cool answer to questions like these. Just like every superhero needs an epic origin story, maybe novels deserve the same.  The truthful answer is I just think about things. Then I think about more things.  All those things become a giant list of maybes until eventually the things I’m…

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Sexual Tension and Other Professional Dilemmas 

In my magical M/M romance Strikes Twice, Marty is a new air wizard looking for a purpose and he’s convinced he can help a troubled man with a debilitating electrical curse. Az, cursed and cranky, has some doubts. They don’t get off on the right foot. Here’s an excerpt from the novel. In this scene, Marty and Az are outside on the Primrose University campus and they’ve gotten off on the wrong…