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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...
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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
Amazon | Goodreads
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.
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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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Phantom Giveaway at Pagan Writers Press
In honor of the release of the last book in the Dark Musicals Trilogy (Hyde)
at the end of the month, Pagan Writers Press is giving away five eBook
copies of Laura DeLuca's "Phantom." If you'd like a chance to win, head
to the PWP blog.
If you don't want to wait to see if you win your copy of "Phantom," you can snag a copy on Amazon for only $.99! Book 2, Demon is also on sale for only $1.99 on Amazon.
The “Phantom” was a musical phenomenon that Rebecca had always found
enchanting. She had no idea that her life was about to mirror the play
that was her obsession. When her high school drama club chooses
“Phantom” as their annual production, Rebecca finds herself in the
middle of an unlikely love triangle and the target of a sadistic stalker
who uses the lines from the play as their calling card.
Rebecca lands the lead role of Christine, the opera diva, and like her
character, she is torn between her two co-stars—Tom the surfer and
basketball star who plays the lovable hero, and Justyn, the strangely
appealing Goth who is more than realistic in the role of the tortured
artist.
Almost immediately after casting, strange things start to happen both
on and off the stage. Curtains fall. Mirrors are shattered. People are
hurt in true phantom style. They all seem like accidents until Rebecca
receives notes and phone calls that hint at something more sinister. Is
Justyn bringing to life the twisted character of the phantom? Or in
real life are the roles of the hero and the villain reversed? Rebecca
doesn’t know who to trust, but she knows she’s running out of time as
she gets closer and closer to opening night. Only when the mask is
stripped away, will the twenty first century phantom finally be
revealed.
Dark Musicals Giveaway at Pagan Writers Press
In honor of the release of the last book in the Dark Musicals Trilogy (Hyde)
at the end of the month, Pagan Writers Press are hosting a grand prize giveaway that
includes a signed print copy of each title in the entire Dark Musicals
series. To enter to win, head over to the PWP Blog and fill out the rafflecopter entry form.
Excerpt from Hyde & Demon eBook Giveaway
Hyde is coming in just thirteen days, but you can get a sneak peek now. Here is an little excerpt from the third and final installation of the Dark Musicals Trilogy. Keep reading below the excerpt to see how you can win one of give eBook versions of Demon!
They found the rest of the Hyde cast waiting beside the
stage. The parts had already been assigned, and Justyn and Rebecca had spent
most of the spring trying to memorize their lines in between Phantom
performances and studying for finals. Justyn had even grown his hair out for
the dual role of Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. They had their parts down cold,
but this was the first time they’d be practicing with the rest of the troupe.
In fact, it was the first time they were meeting the cast at all. Fernando set
about making the introductions while Rebecca shuffled her feet from side to
side and fiddled with the ammonite necklace Justyn had given her. She wasn’t
sure why, but she had the distinct feeling more than one of her future
co-workers were giving her the once-over, and their expressions definitely
weren’t friendly. The flickering lights above the stage only made their faces
look more sinister.
“Hello, everyone!” Fernando began, “I’m so excited to
finally introduce you all to Justyn and Rebecca, the future Broadway stars I
told you about. They will, of course, be playing the lead roles of Dr. Jekyll
and his fiancée Emma.”
Already a few people huffed and rolled their eyes. Rebecca
wasn’t sure if it was for their benefit or simply because of Fernando’s over
exuberance. Rebecca and her friends nodded to the crowd and got a few brief
waves in response, but also a few nasty scowls. In particular, there was one
dark-haired guy wearing a wife-beater, revealing the torso of a Greek God. He
looked like he would be more at home in the mob than on the stage. A fedora
certainly wouldn’t have appeared out of place on top of his kinky curls, and he
was glaring at Justyn as though he were planning his next hit. A gorgeous
blonde with her curly hair pulled back in a tight ponytail was sitting on the
edge of the stage beside him, filing her nails and looking thoroughly bored
with the whole affair. Toward the back of the set, a few younger cast members
were already doing warm-up stretches. Rebecca assumed they were part of the
chorus line Carmen would be joining.
“I’d also like everyone to say hello to Tom and Carmen,”
Fernando continued. “Tom will be playing the role of Dr. Jekyll’s friend and
attorney John.”
“Whaz up, everybody?” Tom said with a cheerful wave. “How’s
it going?”
The guy in the wife-beater snorted. “Looks like that kid
should be hanging ten instead of hanging out on a professional stage.”
“Now, Steve, we talked about this already,” Fernando said,
annoyed. “You’re one of my best actors, and you’ll be the star again come
September for our fall show. But you know I wanted to try my hand at a musical
at least once before I retired, and these kids have the voices to help me pull
it off.”
Steve was still glowering, and Tom didn’t look very happy
either, but Fernando had already moved on with the introductions. He came to a
pretty girl who looked to be in her mid-twenties. She was sitting Indian style
on the stage but rose to shake their hands as they approached. Her thick hair
was so long it reached the small of her back, and the ebony waves surrounded a
heart-shaped face with a dark tint that declared an ethnic descent. She gave
them a small smile, but her deep brown eyes seemed melancholy. Even before he
announced it, Rebecca already figured out what role she had acquired. She was
the perfect choice to play the sulky prostitute who falls in love with Dr.
Jekyll, only to die at the hands of a jealous Hyde.
“This is Victoria Diaz. Victoria will be playing Lucy,”
Fernando told them, confirming her guess. “The ummm … lady of the night.”
Rebecca was smiling and shaking Victoria’s hand when again
there was an odd crackling sound. The lights above them blinked and sputtered
one last time before very abruptly going out altogether. There weren’t many
windows in the dining area and the ones that were there were covered in blinds.
The room was suddenly plunged into almost complete darkness, with the exception
of the glowing exit signs. Rebecca couldn’t help but reach for Justyn’s arm as
her eyes tried to adjust to the shadows. She felt a sudden panic rising in her
chest, but it wasn’t
To keep the celebration going at the Hyde Release Party, Pagan Writers Press if offering yet another giveaway. This time, five lucky winners will each receive an eBook copy of Demon, Book 2 in the Dark Musicals Trilogy. Just head to the PWP blog and fill out the simple rafflecopter entry form for your chance to win.
Hyde eBook Giveaway
Pagan Writers has one last giveaway to share. Would you like to be one of the first to get a copy of Hyde?You can enter to win a copy on the Pagan Writers Blog. You can also get ahead of game and pick up a copy NOW before the official release.
Rebecca Hope has
looked death in the face twice and lived to tell her tale.
She and the love of her life, Justyn Patko, land a summer
internship at a local dinner theater, performing the musical Hyde. While they
are excited about their first paid acting gig, they soon find themselves
surrounded by more experienced cast mates, jealous of their success. As if the
tension isn’t bad enough, they soon discover that the business might be a front
for something much more sinister
When Justyn is accused of a crime that she knows he would
never commit, Rebecca must decide if she wants to follow her head or her heart.
While trying to prove his innocence, she makes a shocking discovery of her own.
Everyone has something to conceal in the grand finale of the
Dark Musicals Trilogy. Rebecca has to look beyond the façade to discover the
true Hyde or face her final curtain call.
Be sure to add Hyde to your to-read list on Goodreads!
Hyde Release Day Giveaway
Hyde, the final book in the Dark Musicals Trilogy is available now!
Rebecca Hope has
looked death in the face twice and lived to tell her tale.
She and the love of her life, Justyn Patko, land a summer
internship at a local dinner theater, performing the musical Hyde. While they
are excited about their first paid acting gig, they soon find themselves
surrounded by more experienced cast mates, jealous of their success. As if the
tension isn’t bad enough, they soon discover that the business might be a front
for something much more sinister
When Justyn is accused of a crime that she knows he would
never commit, Rebecca must decide if she wants to follow her head or her heart.
While trying to prove his innocence, she makes a shocking discovery of her own.
Everyone has something to conceal in the grand finale of the
Dark Musicals Trilogy. Rebecca has to look beyond the façade to discover the
true Hyde or face her final curtain call.
Be sure to add Hyde to your to-read list on Goodreads!
If you haven't read the first two books in the series, now is a great time to
get your copy. To celebrate the release of Hyde, Phantom is now on
sale for only $.99 exclusively on Amazon through 7/29!
Purchase
Phantom, Dark Musicals Book #1
The “Phantom” was a musical phenomenon that Rebecca had always found
enchanting. She had no idea that her life was about to mirror the play
that was her obsession. When her high school drama club chooses
“Phantom” as their annual production, Rebecca finds herself in the
middle of an unlikely love triangle and the target of a sadistic stalker
who uses the lines from the play as their calling card.
Rebecca lands the lead role of Christine, the opera diva, and like her
character, she is torn between her two co-stars—Tom the surfer and
basketball star who plays the lovable hero, and Justyn, the strangely
appealing Goth who is more than realistic in the role of the tortured
artist.
Almost immediately after casting, strange things start to happen both on
and off the stage. Curtains fall. Mirrors are shattered. People are
hurt in true phantom style. They all seem like accidents until Rebecca
receives notes and phone calls that hint at something more sinister. Is
Justyn bringing to life the twisted character of the phantom? Or in real
life are the roles of the hero and the villain reversed? Rebecca
doesn’t know who to trust, but she knows she’s running out of time as
she gets closer and closer to opening night. Only when the mask is
stripped away, will the twenty first century phantom finally be
revealed.
Demon, Book Two in the Dark Musicals Trilogy, inspired by Sweeney Todd is also on sale for $1.99 through 7/29!
Purchase
When Justyn and Rebecca set off for the New York School of
Performing Arts, they think their dreams are about to come true. To their
dismay, they aren’t in high school anymore, and the competition is steep.
Rebecca must compete against accomplished singers for a role in the production
of Demon Barber, including a stunning Gothic diva with her sights set on
Justym.
It doesn't help that things keep disappearing from their
apartment or that Rebecca's father refuses to accept that Justyn is an
essential part of her life. Yet, all this seems minimal in comparison to the
serial rapist terrorizing the campus
Consumed by fear and obsessed with revenge, Rebecca and
Justyn start living the story of Sweeney Todd—both on and off the stage.
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 eight years. Her current works include
Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Player and Demon.
She also has short stories featured in two anthologies called HerStory and A Celtic Tapestry.
Follow the author
Website | Facebook | Twitter | GoodReads | Pinterest
THE GIVEAWAY
To celebrate the release of Hyde, Author Laura DeLuca has put together a Dark Musicals themed prize pack. It includes a signed copy of Phantom, geode
and geode slice, rough crystal points, incense and holder, Gothic style
leather key chains, smudge stick with abalone shell, natural stone pendant, seashell, Duffy's On the Lake Coffee Mug, handmade essential oils, steampunk playing cards, gothic necklace, and gothic ring.
My friends from The Whimsical Pixie have also created a custom Celtic Heart plaque that is featured in Hyde.
Sacred Secrets will be offering a free Divine Guidance Tarot Reading.
And if all that isn't enough, my mommy bloggers friends from Mom Powered Media are also throwing in a kindle e-reader!
One lucky winner is going to receive all these fabulous prizes. To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter
form
below. This giveaway will end on 8/28/13. Open to
the US only. The
winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply.
Thanks again to Mom Powered Media, The Whimsical Pixie, Sacred Secrets and the author for offering these fantastic prizes.
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Hyde Available Now in Print & eBook
Hyde, the final book in the Dark Musicals Trilogy is available now in both print and eBook copies!
Digital copies on sale for only $2.99 until 7/29.
Rebecca Hope has
looked death in the face twice and lived to tell her tale.
She and the love of her life, Justyn Patko, land a summer
internship at a local dinner theater, performing the musical Hyde. While they
are excited about their first paid acting gig, they soon find themselves
surrounded by more experienced cast mates, jealous of their success. As if the
tension isn’t bad enough, they soon discover that the business might be a front
for something much more sinister
When Justyn is accused of a crime that she knows he would
never commit, Rebecca must decide if she wants to follow her head or her heart.
While trying to prove his innocence, she makes a shocking discovery of her own.
Everyone has something to conceal in the grand finale of the
Dark Musicals Trilogy. Rebecca has to look beyond the façade to discover the
true Hyde or face her final curtain call.
Be sure to add Hyde to your to-read list on Goodreads!
If you haven't read the first two book in the series they are also on sale through 7/29.
Phantom, Dark Musicals Book #1 - Available for only $.99
Demon, Dark Musicals Book #2 - Available for only $1.99
I Heart YA 2013 Giveaway
I'm was so excited when TeamNerd Reviews invited me to be a part of the I Heart YA 2013 event. There are a lot of exciting things going on including spotlights, reviews and giveaways from tons of great authors. I contributed this Dark Musicals Prize Pack, but its only one of many prizes you can win.
To enter the giveaway, just head over to the TeamNerd blog and fill out the rafflecopter entries forms (there are more than one so be sure you get them all). In addition to the giveaways, you can also nominate your favorite YA authors and characters for some wonderful awards. Stop by and be sure to tell them Laura DeLuca sent you.
