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I signed up for Pinterest a while back so I could post images from The Land of Enchantment books. New Mexico is a unique place, full of things not found in other parts of the county, so I thought it...
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Goodreads Giveaway – Could It Be Magic
I’m in promotion mode! That means I’m running another giveaway, this one on Goodreads for a paperback copy of Could It Be Magic. In conjunction with the giveaway, the Kindle edition will be on sale for...
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Cover Confusion
You might notice two different covers for Could It Be Magic, the latest book in The Land of Enchantment series. This one, with the photo of Albuquerque and the Sandia Mountains in the background… …and...
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Amazon and the Attack of the Zombie Scammers
It’s a day just like any other. The sun is shining, birds are singing. A neighbor calls a cheerful greeting as Mom and Dad see the kids off to school. Then, from across the street, a scream splits the...
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Could It Be Magic
Kathlena L. Contreras – The Land of Enchantment – Book 5 – Amethyst Rey has a big problem. Jas Harker, wizard and corporate magnate, wants her to marry him. Sure, he’s rich, he’s charming, and he’s...
View ArticleLindsey Stirling Wins the Wild West
I ran across Lindsey Stirling on a blog I often read. She’s an indie dubstep fiddler who does her own music videos. She also has a fantasy video, but I actually like this one better– I guess you could...
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What Happened to Goodreads Giveaways?
Goodreads, the social book site, has for some time offered a program in which readers can enter to win a paperback copy of books they’re interested in. It’s great for readers, of course, because they...
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A New Land of Enchantment Story
After finishing Could It Be Magic, I hit a dry spell and so took a break for a few months. At last, I decided that writing something was better than writing nothing, so I started on a new story. I...
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Fortunate Magic – Chapter 1
I’ve been trying to figure out a title for my new story. Since it’s set in the Land of Enchantment universe, It needs the word “magic” in the title. But what kind of magic? Since the story revolves...
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Fateful Magic – Chapter 2
Well, the votes are in, and the title Fortunate Magic for the newest Land of Enchantment book got a thumbs-down. My personal favorite is Omenous Magic, but voter’s choice is Fateful Magic. So Fateful...
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Fateful Magic – Chapter 3
Here’s the latest installment of Fateful Magic. If you missed the beginning, you can read it here. It’s fun looking for images to go with the chapters. At first, I was going to include one of Tiff, but...
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Fateful Magic – Chapter 4
Well, the election is finally over. Everyone seems variously shocked, panicked, horrified, elated or some combination. Certainly we’re on uncharted and uncertain ground, waiting to find out what...
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When the Pig Came to School
Every once in a while, I think about posting a review for a book I’ve read. Like many good intentions, I never quite manage to get around to it, instead spending my writing time on my own books. Well,...
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Fateful Magic – Chapter 4
I just noticed a big boo-boo with the chapters I’ve been posting. I completely skipped this one. So if you’ve been reading along and felt like you missed something… Well, you did. My bad. Sorry. Here’s...
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Fateful Magic – Chapter 6
I’ve been doing research into the mob business model. It actually boils down to what people have been doing for centuries– politics with a side of intimidation and bribery and a dash of murder and...
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Fateful Magic – Chapter 7
I’m pretty sure this is some famous person, although I’m going to betray my age and lack of interest in celebrities and admit I don’t know who she is. But she’s a lot like how I imagine Tiff. Emilia...
View ArticleLove Comes in Unexpected Packages
I saw this on The Passive Voice, a writer’s blog I read. Besides being way cool (LOVE Mrs. C’s red chopper!), it brought tears to my eyes. So nice and warm and gentle after all the ugliness of the...
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Fateful Magic – Chapter 8
Happy New Year! I’ve been getting some writing done over the holiday. I hope you’ve been enjoying yours! Trees rise all around Emilia, dim and blurred by fog, their tangy, resinous scent so rich she...
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Fateful Magic – Chapter 9
The girl in this photo is pretty happy about going to the ball. Emilia is definitely not happy about the party she’s attending. But the dress is kinda like I imagined, and the backdrop was just too...
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Fateful Magic – Chapter 10
I’m finally coming down the home stretch on Fateful Magic. I’m working on Chapter 20 now, and figure I have around three chapters to go. I’d love to give away some advance copies for reviews. If you’d...
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