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Morrigan Now Available!
There were few delays, but Morrigan has finally been released! You can order the e-book version on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Smashwords for only $3.99. The print copies will be available sometime next week. To get a little taste of what Morrigan is all about, check out the blurb and excerpt below.
Blurb
Shuffled from place to place in the foster system, Morrigan doesn't know
the meaning of home. Plus, she is different. She has power over fire,
the ability to move objects with her mind, and glimpse into the future.
Just when she believes her life can’t get any stranger, she discovers
her true identity.
Filtiarn, a knight with a dark past and a
surprising secret, has been tasked with guiding the heir of Tír na NÓg
through countless perils to be returned to her family. Once Morrigan has
been reunited with her mother and grandmother, their triad can save the
forgotten land of magic from being devoured by an ancient evil.
Excerpt
“Guardians!” A low snarl emanated from the back of his
throat. “What are you doing with Guardians?”
“Stop it! Sit down!”
Morrigan wasn’t sure who she was addressing, the man or the
animals. Luckily, they both obeyed her command. She stepped in between them to
avoid any further confrontations. The cats took a seat on either side her legs,
but their posture hardly relaxed. They still glared warily at the newcomer,
even though their hisses died down to an occasional soft growl.
“Dirty, filthy beasts!” Tiarn snarled as he climbed to his
feet. “I hate Guardians.”
“They’re just little cats,” Morrigan told him. “What’s the
big deal?”
“Just cats! Hah!” He was standing at a careful distance,
even though they had started licking their paws nonchalantly. “They are much
more than simple cats! Though even those I find distasteful.”
Morrigan narrowed her
eyes. “What do you mean?”
“Never mind. It does not matter.” Tiarn dismissed her
question with a wave of his hand. “They are not coming with us.
“They most certainly
are coming!”
Tiarn growled again. “I beg to differ with you, Your
Highness. They would only get in the way.
Possibly even get killed.”
Danu raised her head from her grooming to hiss at him again,
as though she had taken that last statement as a personal threat. The strange
reaction of her faithful sidekicks made Morrigan wonder again just how much
Tiarn could be trusted. She also wondered why, when she wasn’t sure she could
trust him, she still felt the undeniable urge to wrap her arms around his neck
and kiss him.
“If they stay here
alone, they’ll definitely get killed or at least sent to the pound,” Morrigan
told him. “I can’t let that happen. So, they’re coming. End of story.”
Tiarn’s eyes flashed dangerously, and he looked like he
wanted to argue, but thought better of it. “Very well, Princess. Bring your
mongrel felines. Just keep in mind that Guardians and lycans do not mix well.”
“Lycans?” Morrigan repeated.
A sick feeling started to settle in her stomach, as the
truth of his words sunk in. It all started to make sense—his hairy arms and
chest, his reaction to the cats, even his earlier comment about smelling her out.
Her dark knight had a much darker side than she had ever seen in her dreams.
“Why yes, Your
Majesty. Did you not realize? You are a witch and a sorceress. And I, your
faithful traveling companion, am a lycan—a werewolf.”
Morrigan Blog Tour & Giveaway with Promotional Book Tours
Morrigan
Shuffled from place to place in the foster system, Morrigan doesn't know the meaning of home. Plus, she is different. She has power over fire, the ability to move objects with her mind, and glimpse into the future. Just when she believes her life can’t get any stranger, she discovers her true identity.Filtiarn, a knight with a dark past and a surprising secret, has been tasked with guiding the heir of Tír na NÓg through countless perils to be returned to her family. Once Morrigan has been reunited with her mother and grandmother, their triad can save the forgotten land of magic from being devoured by an ancient evil.
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Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and four children. She loves
writing in the young adult genre because it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura
is also the sole author of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her
local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years. Her current works include
Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan and Player.
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Morrigan Prize Pack Includes - Signed copy of the book, triquetra pendant, two boxes of incense,
fairy ornament, Morrigan's
enchantment bath salts , and three crystal points.
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Print Copies of Morrigan Now Available!
It took awhile, but print copies of Morrigan are finally available! You can order the paperback version on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
To get a little taste of what Morrigan is all about, check out the
blurb below.
Shuffled from place to place in the foster system, Morrigan doesn't know
the meaning of home. Plus, she is different. She has power over fire,
the ability to move objects with her mind, and glimpse into the future.
Just when she believes her life can’t get any stranger, she discovers
her true identity.
Filtiarn, a knight with a dark past and a
surprising secret, has been tasked with guiding the heir of Tír na NÓg
through countless perils to be returned to her family. Once Morrigan has
been reunited with her mother and grandmother, their triad can save the
forgotten land of magic from being devoured by an ancient evil.
Morrigan Giveaway with YA Novel Reader
Next month, Morrigan will be on tour with YA Novel Reader. To kick off the tour, we are having an exciting giveaway! Here is
what you can win:
A signed print copy of Morrigan, wooden jewelry box, Morrigan’s
Enchantment bath salts created by The Sister’s Elemental, sage smudge
stick, three rough crystal points, a green polished crystal pendant, a
pewter triquetra pendant, and a gift set of incense with a leaf shaped
incense burner. To enter, head over to my blog.
http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...
Morrigan Giveaway at Brittney Reads
Brittney is a brand new blogger trying to get her book blog off the ground. I remember my own days as a newbie so I thought I'd help get her off her feet my offering one of my books as her first review and throw in a giveaway. Head over to Brittney Reads to see what she thought about Morrigan and enter the giveaway!
Morrigan Tour & Kindlewhite/$50 Amazon GC Giveaway
Tour Hash Tag: #Morrigan
Join us March 11-15th for a wonder promo tour
of non other than Morrigan!
A wonderful story writien by Laura
DeLuca!
Make sure to follow the tour and enter to win a
$50.00 Gift Card to either Barnes and Noble or Amazon as well as a Kindle
Paperwhite!
Book Description
Publication Date: November 9,
2012
Shuffled from place to place in the foster system, Morrigan doesn't
know the meaning of home. Plus, she is different. She has power over fire, the
ability to move objects with her mind, and glimpse into the future. Just when
she believes her life can't get any stranger, she discovers her true identity.
Filtiarn, a knight with a dark past and a surprising secret, has been tasked
with guiding the heir of Tír na NÓg through countless perils to be returned to
her family. Once Morrigan has been reunited with her mother and grandmother,
their triad can save the forgotten land of magic from being devoured by an
ancient evil.
Find the Book
Amazon | Goodreads |
Books
A Million | Barnes
and Noble | Smashwords
Author Bio
Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the editor of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an
active member of her local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for close to ten years. Her current works include Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Player, and Demon.
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TOUR!
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MARCH 12
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MARCH 13
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MARCH 15
Half Truth Reviews
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Make sure to follow the tour and enter to win a
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Paperwhite!
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A Celtic Tapestry Release Day Giveaway
Eight authors, eight Celtic festivals...all weaved into one tapestry.
A Celtic Tapestry.
Welcome to the official release of A CELTIC TAPESTRY!
The wheel of the year turns, bringing the joy of spring, the warmth of summer, the richness of autumn, and the merriment of winter. But eight Celtic festivals link these seasons together, bringing with them romance, lust, danger, and even magic. From a city under threat from night-time creatures at Ostara, to a selkie caught by the light of the Lughnasadh moon, to a writer caught in the flames of a fiery goddess at Imbolc.
Eight authors have come together to give their own twist on these festivals, weaving each story with a blend of myth, magic, and contemporary telling…to create A Celtic Tapestry.
Crimson Beat--Elle J Rossi
In Nashville, Ostara night is filled with monsters...and only one woman can take them on.
Beltane Fires--Livia Ellis
Deep in the Irish countryside, a witch takes over as Mother of her coven. Will a 'wink at the moon' love spell give her what she most wants?
Blade's Magic--Carolyn Wolfe
Midsummer celebrations are going as usual for one magical young woman, until she comes into contact with Max Blade--a man from another dimension.
Shore's Edge--Tara S Wood
Lammas beckons in Ireland in the year 1170, bringing with it war. Will one feisty young woman have to marry the man she hates most, or will the Gods bring her another answer?
The Picnic--Elodie Parkes
The woods near Morgan's home are under threat. But will salvation come for the woods--and himself--in the form of a beautiful environmental officer?
Shadows in the Dark--Miranda Stork
A surprising past life regression opens up a new world for one young woman...but it also throws her at the mercy of an unknown Shadow Man.
Magic in Memphis--Hunter S Jones
Memphis. The favourite place of a hard working public-relations employee, whose life is good, but without surprise...until she has a chance meeting with James Wellington on Yule night, throwing her world upside-down.
Brigid's Flame--Laura DeLuca
A writer, depressed at the turns of his career and losing his relationship with his girlfriend, looks to the Gods for inspiration at Imbolc...and finds the goddess Brigid answers his prayers.
Learn a little more about the magic within the pages...
Buy your copy from
And now for the giveaway! Well, what IS the free stuff? Moon Rose Publishing, as part of the A CELTIC TAPESTRY tour, is giving away a ton of good stuff. You could win a print copy of A CELTIC TAPESTRY, a sticker pack, bookmarks, a beautiful necklace and jewelled bookmark from Tara S Wood, or an e-book of the anthology!
To enter, come visit my blog:
http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...
Brigid's Cross Giveaway
The wheel of the year
turns, bringing the joy of spring, the warmth of summer, the richness of
autumn, and the merriment of winter. But eight Celtic festivals link
these seasons together, bringing with them romance, lust, danger, and
even magic. From a city under threat from night-time creatures at
Ostara, to a selkie caught by the light of the Lughnasadh moon, to a
writer caught in the flames of a fiery goddess at Imbolc.
Eight
authors have come together to give their own twist on these festivals,
weaving each story with a blend of myth, magic, and contemporary
telling…to create A Celtic Tapestry
Buy the Book
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Brigid’s Flame is my contribution to the anthology and it was inspired by my patron goddess, Brigid.
She is the goddess of poetry, smith craft and childbirth. In my story, a struggling writer invokes
Brigid on the sacred night of Imbolc to help rekindle his creativity with her
eternal flame. The chant my hero uses in
one I wrote myself and have used many times to help overcome writer's block.
“Brigid, I call you
on this sacred night.
I summon your flame.
I invoke your might.
The words will come.
My mind will soar.
My strength and
confidence will endure.
Goddess Brigid, fill
me with creativity.
As I will it, so mote
it be.”
Here is a simple spell anyone can use along with
the chant to help bring some inspiration into their lives. All you need is a candle (preferably orange
or yellow, but white can also be used), a bowl, and a few ice cubes. If
available, snow or icicles would be even better. Set the items up on your altar or some other
space where you have privacy. Place the ice cubes or snow into the bowl and
light your candle. Stare into the flame
and focus of what you are trying to accomplish. Imagine that the ice is your
creativity. Right now it’s frozen and blocked.
Now see that flame warming the ice, melting away those blocks. Continue
this visualization as you chant the spell.
Once the ice has melted it, drink the water. This is your creativity
flowing freely back into you.
The Giveaway
To help celebrate the release of The Celtic Tapestry, my friends over at A Celtic Attic are offering one lucky winner a beautiful Brigid's Cross wall plaque. To enter just fill out the rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will end on 4/11/13 Open WORLDWIDE. The
winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply.
Thanks again A Celtic Attic for offering this fantastic prize.
Visit my blog to enter :
http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...
Morrigan Giveaway with CBLS Promotions
Morrigan
by Laura DeLuca
YA Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Pagan Writers Press
Release Date: November 9, 2012
Heat Level: Sweet
Word Count: 96,900
Available at:
Amazon | Books A Million | B&N | Smashwords
Description:
Shuffled from place to place in the foster system, Morrigan doesn't know
the meaning of home. Plus, she is different. She has power over fire,
the ability to move objects with her mind, and glimpse into the future.
Just when she believes her life can't get any stranger, she discovers
her true identity. Filtiarn, a knight with a dark past and a surprising
secret, has been tasked with guiding the heir of Tír na NÓg through
countless perils to be returned to her family. Once Morrigan has been
reunited with her mother and grandmother, their triad can save the
forgotten land of magic from being devoured by an ancient evil.
June 24: Brianna's YA Bookshelf
June 24: My Devotional Thoughts
June 24: Proserpine Craving Books
June 25: Lebooksquirrel
June 25: Musings of a Writing Reader
June 25: The YA Café
June 26: Imagine a World (Review)
June 26: Kelly P's Blog
June 27: Andi's Young Adult Books
June 27: Crystal's Many Reviews (Review)
June 27: Indie Paranormal Book Reviews
June 27: Lindsay's Scribblings
June 28: Ali's Books (Review)
June 28: deal sharing aunt (Review)
June 28: House Millar (Review)
About the Author:
Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband
and four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because
it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is
also the sole author of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She
is an active member of her local pagan community, and has been studying
Wicca for close to eight years. Her current works include Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Player, and Demon.
Connect with Laura DeLuca
Website | Facebook | Twitter | GoodReads
Enter the contest at each participating stop for a chance to win a
Morrigan Prize Pack consisting of a wooden jewelry box, incense set with
leaf holder, three rough crystal points, smudge stick with abalone
shell, natural stone pendant, sterling silver triquetra pendant, and
Morrigan's Enchantment bath salts created by The Sisters Elemental.
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Morrigan Giveaway Hosted by Tasty Blog Tours
Available at:
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Description:
Shuffled from place to place in the foster system, Morrigan doesn't know
the meaning of home. Plus, she is different. She has power over fire,
the ability to move objects with her mind, and glimpse into the future.
Just when she believes her life can't get any stranger, she discovers
her true identity. Filtiarn, a knight with a dark past and a surprising
secret, has been tasked with guiding the heir of Tír na NÓg through
countless perils to be returned to her family. Once Morrigan has been
reunited with her mother and grandmother, their triad can save the
forgotten land of magic from being devoured by an ancient evil.
Follow the Tour
July 29th- Angelia Almos- Guest Post
July 30th- Books, Authors, Blogs
(Stop 2) Pretty in Pink Reviews- Review/Excerpt
July 31st- Imagine a World- Review/Guest Post
Aug 1st- Teen Blurb- Review/Excerpt
(Stop 2) Write Away Bliss- Guest Post
Aug 2nd- Book Hoarder- Guest Post
(Stop 2) 3 Partners in Shopping- Excerpt
About the Author:
Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband
and four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because
it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is
also the sole author of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She
is an active member of her local pagan community, and has been studying
Wicca for close to eight years. Her current works include Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Player, and Demon.
Connect with Laura DeLuca
Website | Facebook | Twitter | GoodReads
The Giveaway
One lucky winner is going to receive a prize pack that includes: A Morrigan sticker, natural stone pendant, pewter triquetra pendant, two
crystal points, sage smudge stick with abalone shell, incense gift set,
and Morrigan's Enchantment Bath Salts. This giveaway is open to the US Only and will end on 8/29/13. To enter, just fill out the rafflecopter form below.
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