New re-release - Clio's Choice

While I researched Greek mythology for my fantasy romance, The Duende and the Muse, I came across some interesting info about Dionysus, God of the Vine, and his followers, the Maenads. 

Dionysus was madly in love with his mortal wife, Ariadne. One of the few gods to remain faithful to any woman, he mourned her for eternity.

In ancient times, Dionysus became a master marketer to push his product: wine. He enticed people to drink by any means, and could be either friend or foe to humans. Sometimes both. 

The Maenads worshipped Dionysus, but also lived in complete freedom. They slept beneath the stars, sang and danced in the forests. And, oh yeah, ripped to shreds animals or humans they happened upon, and feasted on their flesh. 

As an immortal, Dionysus would, theoretically, still be in existence today. Still promoting his product. And still yearning for Ariadne. Or someone very like her...

The story intertwines these legends in a tale of present day. I hope you'll read it and let me know what you think! Read a fun interview with Dionysus here.

Formerly published as The Lure of the Vine (I know, a terrible title, I still cringe every time I see it!) Clio’s Choice is now available on Smashwords and Amazon.

Here's the blurb:

Clio’s honeymoon with Jon is paradise – until they return home, and Jon’s new client, Dion, usurps his time. Michelangelo’s David has nothing on godlike Dion, who charms Clio with his old-world ways. The more she’s near him, the more she forgets who she is. What – and who – she really wants. When Jon disappears, she learns Dion’s true identity, and must make the most difficult choice – a decision pending for centuries. Can she stay true to Jon, and to herself?

Read an excerpt, reviews, and more at: http://catemasters.blogspot.com/2007/12/lure-of-vine-contemporary-paranormal.html

Tomorrow, I'll post the Casting Call for Clio's Choice. I hope you'll check it out!  

A bit of magic for Six Sentence Sunday

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For the next few weeks, I'll give you a little taste of magic - The Magic of Lavender, that is. :) Available now from Amazon and Smashwords! yay! It's book one of the Goddess Connection series, which  says: Every woman should embrace her inner goddess. What’s your connection?

You can find more here, if you'd like.

To set up the scene, Jocelyn Gibson's just bought an old B&B to fix up, and is throwing a Halloween open house when her neighbor, vet Eric Hendricks, arrives. Both are widowed, and both will find themselves in danger before too long (watch the trailer below to learn more!).

Through the black eye mask, Eric’s steely glance pierced Joss’s, his brow furrowed beneath a tangle of dark hair. His intense assessment shocked her to a halt, electrifying as a Taser to her nervous system. He walked toward Joss in what seemed like altered time. Capturing her gaze, his gait slowed. Heat twined through her like a wisp of smoke above smoldering embers crackling to life.

She wasn’t ready for that type of burn yet.

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And if you'd like to check out the book trailer for The Magic of Lavender, here it is. :)

The Magic of Lavender now available!

This full length paranormal romance is out now on Amazon and Smashwords - yay! I'm very excited about it. This is the first in The Goddess Connection series. Every woman should be treated like a goddess!

I have several more novels in this series in mind to follow. In each, the heroine will be somehow connected to a goddess. Her lifelong quirks will become strengths once she finds her true place in the world, and accepts herself for who she really is.

In The Magic of Lavender, Joss is related to the goddess Iris. Conflicting tales exist about this goddess - she's either the Messenger of the Gods, or Goddess of the Rainbow. I used a little of both. :)  Many figures from Greek mythology appear in this story. I'm a research nut, and love to incorporate cool myths and legends.

Here's the blurb:
Jocelyn Gibson forgot about the realm of magic. But it never forgot her. Gram always told her: don’t ignore your magical gifts, it will insult the family. But Joss didn’t realize her gifts included channeling the energy of powerful ley lines. Or that her family included a goddess. Family connections come in handy when the Lord of the Underworld kidnaps local vet Eric Hendricks. He’s an amazing lover, but Joss didn’t know she loved him until too late. With a little help from the Goddess Iris, Joss defends the new life she’s forged, and helps save the town of Boiling Springs from destruction. Once Eric escapes Hell, can she stop loving him to keep him safe?

I hope you'll check it out!


Stop by tomorrow for the Casting Call for this novel, and on Wednesday, you can read the first chapter. :)