Hearken to Avalon characters, Morgaine and Guy (portrayed by David and Shoshona King, local Renaissance actors), come to life at local fairy festival, Market of the Moons. Hearken to Avalon is not only an “Into the Woods” intermingling of myths and legends, but also a magical tale of the the Faie-Human bloodline and how the…
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Fireflies are MAGIC! While researching simultaneously on my work of historical fiction and a natural science article I was writing on fireflies a few years ago, I discovered that Fireflies exist in Great Britain as well as my home in New England. In fact, Fireflies are found on almost every continent. They love warm, humid…
Hearken to Avalon is on TV! EXCITING! Check out fellow author Zita Christian’s interview with me as we explore a few key perspectives on love that are featured in Hearken to Avalon, and the work it takes to become a published author. Watch the interview HERE. Zita TV is a network devoted to literature, love…
Upon reading the legends of Morgan Le Fey there is no reference of her death. What happened to her? Perhaps she retreated into the Lands of the Sidhe. Perhaps she still lives, dwelling amongst the Faie in Avalon. But Avalon was swallowed by the mists of the Lake. And where was that Lake? That Lake…
“That’s what fiction is for. It’s for getting at the truth when the truth isn’t sufficient for the truth.” ~ Tim O’Brien, The Things They Carried This quote struck me because as I researched for my novel, I recognized that the only “facts” we knew were what was written down and not destroyed. So I…
On Saturday, December 12, 2015, I had my first book reading and signing at my local library. It was a sweet first showing and I am enthusiastic to do more! What is equally exciting is to see my novel, Hearken to Avalon, on display at my local library, Belding Memorial Library in Ashfield, MA. It just…
Shameless promotion! Hearken to Avalon is published! Buy it now on CreateSpace! How you can help me promote my novel: “Like” Hearken to Avalon on Facebook and “share” my posts. Purchase Hearken to Avalon through CreateSpace. Though you can also purchase my work of historical fiction on Amazon.com, CreateSpace gives me a better royalty. Purchase it…
Ohmygoodness! Publication of Hearken to Avalon is imminent! And I just want to take this time to thank all the folks who have provided inspiration and helped me through this process. Acknowledgements First, I would like to thank the actor Richard Armitage for this story’s inspiration. In his rendition of Guy of Gisbourne on the…
Hello my Dear Ones! Exciting news! I’ve made $3,760.00 in contributions through Indiegogo; 63% of my original goal. Additionally, I have received $650.00 in checks and cash, bringing the total to: $4,410.00 in contributions. THANK YOU EVERYONE! I am so many more steps closer to manifesting my dream and publishing my novel, Hearken to Avalon!…
“In the dusk, angels and demons walk. Who knows who they are? Or which is which. But there they are, sneaking their gifts into the crevices of change.” ~ Lillian Nattel, The River Midnight I read this excerpt, not from this book, but in If a Tree Falls by Jennifer Rosner. A very moving account…
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