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In the Gloaming ordering info,
excerpts, reviews and interviews
excerpts, reviews and interviews
| Reviews |
| "In the Gloaming is a collection of amazing stories written by five very talented authors. Each story is so unique and well written. From finding true love to defeating evil, there is something for everybody in this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I know others will too." Reviewed by Beth Senters at PNR reviews Link to entire review of In the Gloaming at PNR |
| Rating: One whole champagne bottle plus a flute! "In The Gloaming really is a superior set of tales." Reviewed by Nutty Nana at Cocktail reviews Link to entire review for In the Gloaming at Cocktail reviews |
| In the Gloaming Blurb Faeries come from all cultures and countries and range in appearance from lovely to terrifying to looking like an everyday person. Some are benign, some malevolent. Based on actual faerie lore, this anthology incorporates the work of five spectacular authors who have penned tales of irridescent ice beings, fey men who love you into forgetfulness, frightening creatures who wear caps of human skin, enchanted lovers from a long lost era, and the land of faerie dreams. Step into the world of glamour where the beautiful, the dreamy, the vicious, and even a bit of the sexually bizarre will captivate you--but beware of the fey's beguiling ways! Anthology authors: Cora Zane Nita Wick K.M. Frontaine Kelley Heckart Esmerelda Bishop |
| Blurb from my short story, The Enchanted Meadow Warriors from the Raven clan are sent to guard the king's cattle. They are unprepared for the strange, otherworldly happenings in the new winter grazing land, including nocturnal visits by a beautiful lass. Only their leader, Taran, can save them—if he remembers how. Excerpt from my short story, The Enchanted Meadow Alina wanted to cry out to him, but her throat would not form any sounds. The one who had betrayed her and trapped her in this tree had taken away her speech so she could not ask for help to escape her prison. So many centuries had turned, each season passing in a blur of muted colors, her hope fading. Now someone had come, a mortal who could help her, but she needed to communicate with him in some way. Sighing, she realized she was not even sure she knew how to break the curse. He watched her now with curious eyes, unaware that she also watched him. When she concentrated all of her power, she could imprint an image of her face on the tree trunk, becoming one with the tree. Only he had seen her face in the tree bark, so she knew he was more than a simple warrior. He had the mind of a druid. Only the one who could help her would be able to see into other realms and pay such close attention to her tree. She sensed the affection in his caress. Shivers of pleasure shot through her body at his gentle touch, giving her a sense of hope. She studied him, admiring the confident way he commanded his men even as he faced the unknown. He stood regal and powerful, the blue warrior marks he earned shadowing the austere planes of his handsome face. Long, golden-copper streaked hair plunged down his back in a wild tangle. She yearned to run her hands through his thick mane again. As if reading her thoughts, he glanced back at her tree, his bright blue eyes darkening to a deeper hue in the shifting light, his face softening from its usual hardness. When he looked in her direction, he let slip his true feelings he hid from his warriors. Her heart sang with compassion for him. She felt herself blush at his penetrating gaze. His eyes awakened that feeling of familiarity in her again, but she still could not place it. If she escaped her prison, she could go to him now. Frowning, she thought how she hated the tree that felt like a tomb. The world beyond the tree taunted her with its bright autumn colors, a world so full of life and freedom. She could not bear to look upon it any longer. To help her bide her time, she thought about their coupling. Her body flushed at the memory. She recalled how wonderful his muscles had felt beneath her touch and the way he had kissed her, caressing her secret places with his skillful tongue, making her moan and quake. A twinge of desire flickered inside her at the thought of having him touch her again tonight. When they discovered another missing cow, they would have to stay. At least she hoped so. She continued to hide some of their cattle to keep the warrior there so eventually he could help her escape. At first, she only wanted to use him to help her escape, but now her body trembled with affection for the golden warrior. After he rekindled what had been dormant for so long inside of her, she began to yearn for him and his tender, passionate touch. Could she let him go? And if he should eat of the apples…. * * * |
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| 3 Coffins! Review for The Enchanted Meadow: "I enjoyed this story as well. I liked the characters and the plot was well thought out. It had just the right amount of myth and magic. Taran and Alina were one of those couples you cannot help but hope they are able to be together at the end." Reviewed by Megan at Bitten By Books Link to entire review for In the Gloaming at Bitten by Books |
| Praise for In the Gloaming: 4 Cups! "Absolutely Magical! This book is made for those of us who still believe. All the tales are different but compliment each other well. These fabulous stories will stay with you for a long time. A phenomenal read." Praise for The Enchanting Meadow: "Hauntingly beautiful; this enchanting story takes the reader into a magical meadow where there is a bad curse and an evil source watching. These exceptional characters carry out a plot that ensnares the reader and keeps you there until the end." Reviewed by Wateena Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books Link to entire review for In the Gloaming at Coffee Time Romance |