HERE BE NEWS for March 11, 2019

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In Case You Missed It:

Monday, March 4 - 
"HERE BE NEWS" - All the latest from the gang at Here Be Magic, including a new release and a contest.

Saturday, March 9 - 
This week's Bring It Back(list) feature is “QITIRIN”, a sensuous paranormal romance by Linda Mooney. Plus it’s on sale this month for 99¢. Scroll below for details.

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Bring It Back(list) Feature:

QITIRIN 
Sensuous Paranormal Romance
by Linda Mooney
Word Count:  33.2K 
$9.99 paperback, $14.95 audiobook

SALE: get the ebook for 99¢ during the month of March
(Available at this price only on Amazon and Linda's website)


Scarred and traumatized, ex-Marine Sergeant Joshua Cobb can no longer function amid normal civilization. He's retreated to the mountains of Alaska to live in solitude, where he can battle his personal demons in peace.

Life is harsh in the untamed wild, especially when he has to face other creatures who are also trying to survive. But the bears and wolves and other dangerous animals are no match for the two-legged variety who see Joshua as easy prey.

He has no idea that the injured wolf he rescues will become more than a companion. It will also save his life, and show him a love he only believed was possible in fairy tales.

Because the wolf, Qitirin, is more human than anyone could imagine.

Warning! Contains ill-fitting clothes, inhumane traps, actionable threats, banishment, pissed-off bears, and a way of life that demands both undying love and the ultimate sacrifice.

EXCERPT and BUY LINKS

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Sales, Contests and Events:

The Here Be Magic authors often take part in contests or host special events of their own. Here are some of the latest!
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It's a sure sign of Spring:  

The annual 

LOVE IS 
IN THE AIR 
GIVEAWAY

from Night Owl Romance!

Runs March 7th to March 28th, 2019. Easy-peasy to enter, and you could discover some great new books along the way.

OVER 100 PRIZES: 

1 Grand Prize: Kindle Fire HD 8 & Book Bundle (USA only)

25 – $10 Amazon Cards (open to the world)

75 – $5 Amazon Cards (open to the world)

Check it out at: https://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Blog/Articles/Love-Is-In-The-Air-2019-by-Night-Owl-Romance

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WIN A SIGNED PAPERBACK

Dani Harper's been working on cleaning out her office since the beginning of the year - and was surprised to discover a box of Changeling Dream paperbacks! 


Check out her latest post and enter to win a signed copy!

https://herebemagic.blogspot.com/2019/02/bring-it-backlist-changeling-dream-by.html

HERE BE NEWS for March 4, 2019

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In Case You Missed It:

Monday, February 25 - 
"HERE BE NEWS" - All the latest from the gang at Here Be Magic, including a new release and a contest.

Tuesday, February 26 -
“WHICH APOCALYPSE?” – Author Cindy Spencer Pape talks about “end of the world” scenarios and humanity’s greatest characteristic.

Wednesday, February 27 -
“ACT THREE” – Author PG Forte is feeling Zen about her birthday and her new phase of life – and you can help her celebrate by entering her ebook giveaway!

Thursday, February 28 -

“PROCRASTINATION AS AN ARTFORM” – Are you just stopping to smell the roses? Or are you avoiding something? By author Jenny Schwartz.

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Sales, Contests and Events:
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Image: Bigstock.com

EBOOK GIVEAWAY

Author PG Forte is feeling pretty Zen about her birthday and her new phase of life – and you can help her celebrate by entering her ebook giveaway! 

You could win your choice of one of her awesome backlist titles.

Enter the Rafflecopter HERE or go to PG's terrific "Act Three" blog post.


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Win a paperback!

Dani Harper's been working on cleaning out her office since the beginning of the year - and was surprised to discover a box of Changeling Dream paperbacks! 


Check out her latest post and enter to win a signed copy!

https://herebemagic.blogspot.com/2019/02/bring-it-backlist-changeling-dream-by.html

HERE BE NEWS for November 12, 2018

All the latest 

from the authors at 

Here Be Magic

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In Case You Missed It:

Monday, November 5 - 
"HERE BE NEWS" - All the latest from the authors at Here Be Magic.

Tuesday, November 6 - 
"WHAT DO YOU FIND SCARY IN A STORY?" - According to author Maureen Bonatch, the difference between thrill or fear may depend on the reader.

Thursday, November 8 - 
"JOY" - It's National Novel Writing Month again! Author Nicole Luiken pauses to ponder why her project for this year's NANOWRIMO is different.

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MY FAVORITE MONSTER + MULTI-AUTHOR GIVEAWAY - We have winners!!!

With a blog name like Here Be Magic, it's certain that our gang loves fantasy -- and all the creatures that go with it. This month is the perfect opportunity to talk about our favorite monsters and magical characters, whether villainous, friendly, or downright romantic. 

And we asked for YOUR favorite creature or character too! Check out all the great comments, and also the LIST OF WINNERS in our Halloween Giveaway at the end of this post!

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MAUREEN - "Anything paranormal and supernatural holds my imagination, but magic and witches fascinate me the most. Unlike other monsters and fantasy creatures, witches don't have a known weakness or limitation. Reading and writing about magic and spells is a fun way to expand my imagination." ~ Maureen Bonatch

PG - "Ooh, hard question. I think I'll have to go with the Fae—the Tylwyth Teg, the Seelie Sidhe, or whichever group you favor. Will I incur their wrath if I call them monsters? Hopefully not!  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE vampires to death, but there are A LOT of vamps out there and I'm picky. Currently, I'm getting my fae-fix via Dani Harper's awesome Grim series." ~ PG Forte 


LINDA - "My favorite monster is the classic Frankenstein. Here is a creature who terrifies people, but has no idea why. He is an innocent who never had a chance at a real life because of his appearance. You can’t help but feel for it." ~ Linda Mooney

RUTH - "My favorite monster is Godzilla. My son and I watched Godzilla movies every Saturday morning when he was in grammar school." ~ Ruth A. Casie

CINDY - "My favorite monster is definitely the dragon. My only tattoo is dragons twined around my ankle in a Celtic knot. I have dragon statuettes and other dragon artwork all over my writing space. I think the appeal is the mix of strength, magic, and knowledge. Also, in most artwork, they're simply gorgeous." ~ Cindy Spencer Pape

DANI - "I LOVE MONSTERS!!! When I was a kid, our local station ran a double-feature every Saturday afternoon: a horror movie and a sci-fi movie. I never missed it, and even today, my family knows that if there's any sort of monster involved — movie, tv show, book, museum or event — I'm all in! My favorites are creatures from folklore and legend, from werewolves to ghosts to faeries and beyond. If it has a history attached to it, I want to know everything about it. And it's even more fun when I get to write about monsters in my novels!" ~ Dani Harper

ANGELA – "It's nearly impossible for me to choose only ONE monster I love — Loch Ness Monster, Frankenstein, werewolves! — but for the sake of this post, I'll go with vampires. I am a huge fan of the Universal Horror Movies of the 20s-40s, and Bela Lugosi's "Dracula" is iconic for a reason. He creates a layered character you're not sure if you want to root for or against. One of my top five favorite movies of all time is also "The Lost Boys." So is 1985's "Fright Night." Maggie Shayne's "Wings in the Night" series are some of my favorite books. Vampires can be sexy, scary, or tragic, depending on which trope you care for most. Shoot, sometimes, they even sparkle!" ~ Angela Campbell

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WINNERS OF OUR HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY

1. Brenda Rezk wins an EBOOK of "Old Sins, Long Shadows" by PG FORTE
2. Amber Terry wins an EBOOK of "A Hunt by Moonlight" by SHAWNA REPPERT
3. Debbie Plesha wins her choice of an EBOOK by DANI HARPER
4. Tammie King wins a "Boxed Set" (ebooks) of the Ravensblood Series by SHAWNA REPPERT
5. Mandy Baker wins her choice of an EBOOK by CINDY SPENCER PAPE
6. Melannie Savell wins an EBOOK: "Between a Rock and a Hard Dragon" by CINDY SPENCER PAPE plus a Halloween short story
7. Gayle Oreluk wins a signed PRINT copy of "Queen Takes Knights" by JOELY SUE BURKHART
8. Beverly Laude wins her choice of an EBOOK by LINDA MOONEY

and our GRAND PRIZE WINNER is: 

Reyna Herrera wins a $60 Amazon Gift eCard from all the authors at Here Be Magic

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All winners will be contacted by email shortly. 
THANK YOU to everyone who entered! We had a lot of fun and hope that you did too!

CELEBRATE SPRING with the HERE BE MAGIC AUTHORS

As winter begins to loosen its grip, our thoughts have turned to celebrating Spring. 

The authors at Here Be Magic share their thoughts – and invite you to join in.  We want to hear from YOU, and to make it even more fun, we’re offering a great giveaway!

But first, let’s hear from the HBM authors – and see if you’re thinking some of the same things!

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“Spring! I can't wait to throw open windows for fresh air. I'm looking forward to getting out of my sweats into shorts, tank tops and flip flops, but I'm really looking forward to longer warmer days.” Ruth A. Casie, www.ruthacasie.com

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"What I like most about spring is the fresh green smell of new grass in the sun . . . it never smells quite the same any other time of the year. It's the scent of hope and joy and new possibilities." Shawna Reppert, www.shawna-reppert.com 

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“Getting up at the crack of dawn in the spring has it's advantages. I love to crack the window as the birds wake and hear their excitement for the coming day. Then as the day progresses, there is nothing more refreshing than fully opening the windows and letting in the fresh spring air.” Maureen Bonatch, www.maureenbonatch.com

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 “Since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved the flowers of Spring – the crocuses, iris, tulips and others that bravely poke their heads up, sometimes too soon, before Winter is entirely done with her bluster. The colors of Spring flowers are such a beautiful palette of pastels. I don’t care for lilies, however; they give me migraines!” Veronica Scott, www.veronicascott.wordpress.com

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Winter wiener dogs can soon go for walks!
Photo: Linda Mooney

“With the weather turning warmer, I can finally take my two wiener dogs for walks around the neighborhood. Rusty in particular needs to lose those extra ounces he gained over the winter when they decided it was too cold to be outside for any length of time other than what it took for them to do their business.” Linda Mooney, www.lindamooney.com

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 “I can hardly wait for this year’s shipment of baby chicks to arrive. And I’m crossing my fingers that all the tulip bulbs I planted last year actually come up. I’ve never grown them before, but I remember picking them from a neighbor’s front yard when I was five because I thought they were pretty!” Dani Harper, www.daniharper.com   

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 “Every year I look forward to the cherry blossoms. There's something about the way they perfume the air for entire blocks that's almost magical.  But this year, I have something even more magical to look forward to: the arrival of my first grandchild!” PG Forte, www.pgforte.com   

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I love being able to walk without trudging through snow! Also, the fresh scents of new grass, and the very first flower buds gives me such a sense of renewal. Spring re-energizes me!” Cindy Spencer Pape, www.cindyspencerpape.com

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"I always look forward to those first spring flowers. Daffodils, crocus, the blooming wild cherry and redbud trees... All make me so happy. Even if it turns cold or snows again, I know the end is in sight." Joely Sue Burkhart, www.joelysueburkhart.com

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GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Every winner has been or will be emailed by the author whose book they won. The grand prize winner has already been contacted. THANK YOU, EVERYONE!

Here is the list of the winners, drawn at random: 

1.       Jana Leah won the Grand Prize, a $35 AMAZON GIFT CARD

2.       Karen Machamer won an eBook - STEAM AND SORCERY by Cindy Spencer Pape

3.       Amanda Daggett won her choice of an ebook or signed paperback - LADY OF THE NILE by Veronica Scott

4.       Marc Popkin won an ebook - RAVEN'S VOW by Shawna Reppert

5.       Stacie Williams won an eBook - MOTOR CITY FAE by Cindy Spencer Pape

6.       Karen Haas won an ebook - STORM WARNED by Dani Harper

7.       Kristal Hubbard won an eBook - STONE by Linda Mooney (or any one of her ebooks)

8.       Rose Bocook won an ebook - FIRST BITE by Dani Harper

9.       Ann Vogel won a signed print copy - QUEEN TAKES KNIGHTS by Joely Sue Burkhart

10.   Jenny Ham won a copy of DREAM UNDER THE HILL by PG Forte