For awhile now, I've been thinking about changing my blog design. I've spent hours and hours sifting through stock photos, but nothing hit me - until now.
The photo of the woman in my new blog header struck me. She looks confident, intelligent, and strong. The very type of woman I love to write about. My stories are all about empowering women, so I've made that my new tag line. It really embodies the characters I write about - whether the story's historical, contemporary, fantasy or what-have-you.
I'm really loving the new look of the design, too. I've visited a few times today just to look at it and sigh. *grins*
What do you think? Is the energy grabbing you, too?
Oh, and if you'd like to check it out, I revamped the blog for my other pen name, too. It looks amazing! I hope you'll check it out.
Last Signing in October
It sounds like it might be a song, doesn't it? October's been a busy month, and so much fun!
Tomorrow's the last event for this month. The Spooky Scary Sizzling Signing will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Cupboard Maker Books in Enola. I'm excited I'll be there with Mae Clair, Catherine Jordan and Ally Bishop. I hope you'll be there, too!
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Friday, October 28, 2016
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Like a little mythology with your mysteries?
IF you do, you'll love Mae Clair's Point Pleasant Series. And you're in luck - you can grab the first in the series, A Thousand Yesteryears, for just 99 cents. But hurry - the sale ends Sept. 4.
I read book 2 and loved it! I snapped up my copy of the first book.
Mae says on her blog:
A THOUSAND YESTERYEARS is the first novel in my Point Pleasant Series, but the story is complete (no cliff-hanger endings with the need to read further for closure). A blend of fact, fiction and creepy urban folklore, the novel plays off the legend of the Mothman and the true-life tragedy of the Silver Bridge collapse, a catastrophe that decimated the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
You’ll discover the” TNT,” an abandoned WWII munitions site, now part of a wildlife management area. Densely forested with steep hills, wetlands, ponds and tunnels, it’s a virtual labyrinth of secluded hiding places idea for a terrifying creature—or killer—to hide. The characters are everyday people facing extraordinary circumstances, including secrets, betrayal and murder.
Behind a legend lies the truth…
As a child, Eve Parrish lost her father and her best friend, Maggie Flynn, in a tragic bridge collapse. Fifteen years later, she returns to Point Pleasant to settle her deceased aunt’s estate. Though much has changed about the once thriving river community, the ghost of tragedy still weighs heavily on the town, as do rumors and sightings of the Mothman, a local legend. When Eve uncovers startling information about her aunt’s death, that legend is in danger of becoming all too real…
Caden Flynn is one of the few lucky survivors of the bridge collapse, but blames himself for coercing his younger sister out that night. He’s carried that guilt for fifteen years, unaware of darker currents haunting the town. It isn’t long before Eve’s arrival unravels an old secret—one that places her and Caden in the crosshairs of a deadly killer…
You can purchase your .99 cent ebook copy from:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
iTunes
Google Play
Kobo
Kensington Publishing
Visit Mae at:
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I read book 2 and loved it! I snapped up my copy of the first book.
Mae says on her blog:
A THOUSAND YESTERYEARS is the first novel in my Point Pleasant Series, but the story is complete (no cliff-hanger endings with the need to read further for closure). A blend of fact, fiction and creepy urban folklore, the novel plays off the legend of the Mothman and the true-life tragedy of the Silver Bridge collapse, a catastrophe that decimated the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
You’ll discover the” TNT,” an abandoned WWII munitions site, now part of a wildlife management area. Densely forested with steep hills, wetlands, ponds and tunnels, it’s a virtual labyrinth of secluded hiding places idea for a terrifying creature—or killer—to hide. The characters are everyday people facing extraordinary circumstances, including secrets, betrayal and murder.
Behind a legend lies the truth…
As a child, Eve Parrish lost her father and her best friend, Maggie Flynn, in a tragic bridge collapse. Fifteen years later, she returns to Point Pleasant to settle her deceased aunt’s estate. Though much has changed about the once thriving river community, the ghost of tragedy still weighs heavily on the town, as do rumors and sightings of the Mothman, a local legend. When Eve uncovers startling information about her aunt’s death, that legend is in danger of becoming all too real…
Caden Flynn is one of the few lucky survivors of the bridge collapse, but blames himself for coercing his younger sister out that night. He’s carried that guilt for fifteen years, unaware of darker currents haunting the town. It isn’t long before Eve’s arrival unravels an old secret—one that places her and Caden in the crosshairs of a deadly killer…
You can purchase your .99 cent ebook copy from:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
iTunes
Google Play
Kobo
Kensington Publishing
Visit Mae at:
Newsletter Sign-Up • average sending 4-6 a year
Facebook Author Page
Books
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
A Thousand Yesteryears by Mae Clair
Happy release day to Mae Clair!
A Thousand Yesteryears kicks off her new Point Pleasant Series,
a paranormal thriller you won't want to miss!
As a child, Eve Parrish lost her father and her best friend, Maggie Flynn, in a tragic bridge collapse. Fifteen years later, she returns to Point Pleasant to settle her deceased aunt’s estate. Though much has changed about the once thriving river community, the ghost of tragedy still weighs heavily on the town, as do rumors and sightings of the Mothman, a local legend. When Eve uncovers startling information about her aunt’s death, that legend is in danger of becoming all too real…
Caden Flynn is one of the few lucky survivors of the bridge collapse, but blames himself for coercing his younger sister out that night. He’s carried that guilt for fifteen years, unaware of darker currents haunting the town. It isn’t long before Eve’s arrival unravels an old secret—one that places her and Caden in the crosshairs of a deadly killer…
Available from:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
iTunes
Google Play
Kobo
Kensington Publishing
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Goodreads Book Giveaway: A Thousand Yesteryears by Mae Clair #mystery #suspense #Mothman
A huge THANK YOU to Cate for allowing me blog space to share
some exciting news. Kensington Publishing is doing a Goodreads Giveaway for a
paperback copy of my upcoming release, A THOUSAND YESTERYEARS. There will be
two—count ‘em two—winners. The giveaway is open now through February 29th
(how cool, a leap year). If you’re interested, you can enter here:
A THOUSAND YESTERYEARS is a tale of mystery and suspense centered
around events that took place in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. You’ll discover
a small river town plagued by tragic history and rumored sightings of the
Mothman—a terrifying creature said to haunt an abandoned WWII munitions site.
The characters are everyday people facing extraordinary
circumstances—secrets, betrayal, murder. I hope you find the blurb intriguing:
Behind a legend lies
the truth…
As a child, Eve Parrish lost her father and her best friend,
Maggie Flynn, in a tragic bridge collapse. Fifteen years later, she returns to
Point Pleasant to settle her deceased aunt’s estate. Though much has changed
about the once thriving river community, the ghost of tragedy still weighs
heavily on the town, as do rumors and sightings of the Mothman, a local legend.
When Eve uncovers startling information about her aunt’s death, that legend is in
danger of becoming all too real…
Caden Flynn is one of the few lucky survivors of the bridge
collapse, but blames himself for coercing his younger sister out that night.
He’s carried that guilt for fifteen years, unaware of darker currents haunting
the town. It isn’t long before Eve’s arrival unravels an old secret—one that
places her and Caden in the crosshairs of a deadly killer…
~ooOOoo~
A THOUSAND YESTERYEARS releases on April 26th,
but the ebook version is already available from Amazon
and all other major book sellers. If you’d like to pre-order you can find a
complete list of links here.
In the meantime, I invite you sign up for the paperback
giveaway at Goodreads
and tell your friends! The Mothman Cometh!
Author bio
Mae Clair has been chasing myth, monsters and folklore through research and reading since she was a kid. In 2013 and 2015, she journeyed to West Virginia to learn more about the legendary Mothman, a creature who factors into her latest release.
Mae Clair has been chasing myth, monsters and folklore through research and reading since she was a kid. In 2013 and 2015, she journeyed to West Virginia to learn more about the legendary Mothman, a creature who factors into her latest release.
Mae pens tales of mystery and suspense with a touch of
romance. Married to her high school sweetheart, she lives in Pennsylvania and
numbers cats, history and exploring old graveyards among her passions.
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Mae Clair at the following haunts:
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Congrats to Mae on her upcoming release!
I am a huge fan, and can highly recommend her books.
So don't hesitate to enter the Goodreads giveaway! Good luck!
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Mae Clair brings Myth and Magic to Halloween!
Cate: Please welcome Mae Clair
to my special Halloween celebration. Mae, please tell readers a little bit about
yourself.
Mae: Thank you for inviting me to your blog today, Cate! I’m a
mystery/romantic suspense author based in Central Pennsylvania and married to my
high school sweetheart. I have a passion for folklore, myth, and cats, though
not necessarily in that order. Alas, I’m presently cat-less, having lost “Onyx”
in 2012, the year my first novel was published. I do hope to have a new feline
companion soon. I miss how Onyx would linger nearby when I was writing—often
distracting me with a stroll across the keyboard or a tail in front of the
computer screen, LOL.
Cate: Aw, Onyx sounds like he was a sweetie. Cats always feature prominently during Halloween, too. What do you love most
about the holiday?
Mae: Pumpkins! I love the whole creepy-fun atmosphere of the holiday,
but there’s something about a fat orange pumpkin that brings out the kid in me.
I also love that it’s the one time of year where most people embrace an element
of make-believe. The night is rife with magic, whimsy and goosebumps.
Cate: Perfectly put. :) Do you have a favorite memory
of a Halloween past?
Mae: I remember a costume I had
with glitter and sparkles that looked like something out of a Cinderella movie.
I think it drizzled that night and my friends and I had to carry umbrellas as
we went house-to-house, but it was still so much fun, and I adored that
costume. I also have fond memories of my parents making popcorn balls to hand
out to trick-or-treaters. Of course that was back in the day of homemade treats
when Halloween was very innocent (showing my age here!)
Cate: Those were the days. Have you ever had an
unusual experience you couldn’t explain?
Mae: I’ve had a few “goosebump” moments over the years, none of which
have concrete explanations, but the one that truly stands out for me doesn’t
involve hauntings or ghosts. When I was six I saw a UFO. It’s still plain as
day in my head….a green cloud that covered the ground in a halo of greenish
light. I was on the front porch when it happened. Not long afterward, there
were people wandering the sidewalks talking about strange lights in the sky. I
remember a woman telling my father “the sky looked like it had a tale.” I’m spinning some of those memories into an
upcoming series I’ll be releasing involving the Mothman, UFOs, and Men-in-Black.
Cate: How creepy-cool! What frightens you the
most?
Mae: Most things supernatural. I love folklore and myth, and didn’t
mind heading into the “TNT” (a dense wooded area) to learn about the Mothman,
but you won’t find me exploring a haunted house, using a Ouija board, or
watching a movie like the Exorcist *shudder*
Cate: Never touch a Ouija board! lol Ever gone on a ghost tour?
Or ghost hunting on your own?
Mae: Nope. Stuff like that creeps me out. What if something followed me
home, LOL?
Cate: Tell us about your latest release,
and where readers can find it online.
Mae: MYTH AND MAGIC is a romantic suspense/mystery novel set during
Halloween. It involves bizarre happenings taking place at a secluded corporate
retreat. Readers get to experience all of the elements of Halloween—hayrides,
dressing up in costume, a lavish Halloween party, trick-or-treating, pumpkins,
Halloween decorations, and plenty of shivers and goosebumps. In celebration of
the Halloween holiday, the e-book version of MYTH AND MAGIC is on sale now
through 11/4 across all online book retailers for just $.99.
Cate: Care to share a blurb or
excerpt?
Mae: I would love to. Thank you for asking! Here’s the blurb:
AS CHILDREN THEY PLAYED
GAMES OF MYTH AND MAGIC…
Veronica Kent fell in love with Caith Breckwood when they were children. As a teenager, she was certain he was the man she was destined to marry. But a traumatic event from Caith's past led him to fear a future together. He left Veronica, hoping to save her from a terrible fate. Twelve years later, Caith, now a P.I., is hired to investigate bizarre incidents at the secluded retreat Veronica manages. Returning to his hometown, Caith is forced to face his nightmares—and his feelings for the woman he’s always loved.
THEN ONE DAY THE MONSTERS BECAME REAL.
After the callous way Caith broke her heart, Veronica isn’t thrilled to see him again. But strange occurrences have taken a dangerous toll on business at Stone Willow Lodge. Forced to work together, Veronica discovers it isn’t ghostly apparitions that frighten her, but her passion for a man she has never forgotten. Or forgiven. Can two people with a tarnished past unearth a magical future?
Veronica Kent fell in love with Caith Breckwood when they were children. As a teenager, she was certain he was the man she was destined to marry. But a traumatic event from Caith's past led him to fear a future together. He left Veronica, hoping to save her from a terrible fate. Twelve years later, Caith, now a P.I., is hired to investigate bizarre incidents at the secluded retreat Veronica manages. Returning to his hometown, Caith is forced to face his nightmares—and his feelings for the woman he’s always loved.
THEN ONE DAY THE MONSTERS BECAME REAL.
After the callous way Caith broke her heart, Veronica isn’t thrilled to see him again. But strange occurrences have taken a dangerous toll on business at Stone Willow Lodge. Forced to work together, Veronica discovers it isn’t ghostly apparitions that frighten her, but her passion for a man she has never forgotten. Or forgiven. Can two people with a tarnished past unearth a magical future?
Cate: This one's on my TBR list! What inspired you to write
about the theme?
Mae: I’ve always loved mysteries and tales of haunted houses. When I
was a kid, there was a house in the neighborhood that everyone said was
haunted….that is, the kids. The adults, of course, were clueless. I remember
how spooky that was. How we would gather and tell tales, speculating about the ghosts
and witches inside. With MYTH AND MAGIC, I wanted to recapture that creepy
feeling of “what if’s” and a sense of shadowy danger. I also really wanted to
write a tale set during Halloween. J
Cate: Anything else you’d like
to share?
Mae: Thank you so much for having me here to share in the Halloween
celebration on your blog. I truly enjoyed the interview and hope that your
readers will enjoy the mystery and suspense of MYTH AND MAGIC!
Buy Links for MYTH AND MAGIC
You can find Mae Clair at the following haunts:
Website
Blog
Twitter (@MaeClair1)
Google+
Facebook Author Page
Amazon Author Page
Kensington Books Author Page
Goodreads
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Twitter (@MaeClair1)
Google+
Facebook Author Page
Amazon Author Page
Kensington Books Author Page
Goodreads
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Thanks for sharing in the Halloween fun, Mae! Happy Halloween!
Monday, August 31, 2015
End of Summer Sale: Solstice Island by Mae Clair is FREE 8/31 and 9/1
I know summer isn’t officially over until the autumnal
equinox rolls around mid-September, but by the time the calendar reads August
31, I’m already thinking fall. My husband and I will be closing our pool this
coming weekend, Halloween stuff is stocked in most every store I visit, and the
days are growing noticeably shorter. I live in the northeast where summer is
much, much too short. Blink and it’s easy to miss. I love fall, but I thrive on
summer. So…I’m lamenting the demise of my favorite season with an end of summer
sale on SOLSTICE ISLAND, my breezy romantic adventure novella.
Why should you read it (other than the fact it’s like a shot
of summer wrapped up inside Kindle pages)? I’m glad you asked. J
The Top Ten Reasons
Why You Should Read Solstice Island by Mae Clair:
10.
You’ll meet a hot charter boat captain trying to
live down his family legacy.
9.
You’ll encounter a spunky heroine
cryptozoologist, determined hot captain should embrace said family legacy and
all the baggage that goes with it.
8.
You’ll be able to impress your friends with your
stunning new knowledge of cryptozoology.
7.
You may find yourself struck by the
uncontrollable urge to look up blurry images of strange creatures online or go
on a cryptid hunt (think Loch Ness, Big Foot, and the Jersey Devil).
6.
You’ll learn why you should never ignore a
craving for mint chocolate chip ice cream.
5.
The next time your boat is attacked by a
rampaging sea monster, you’ll know precisely what to do.
4.
You’ll be swept up in a tale of romance,
adventure, and folklore.
3.
You’ll uncover buried treasure, thwart a
villain, and discover a new use for a boat oar.
2.
As a 72 page novella, SOLSTICE ISLAND makes a
quick end of summer read.
And the number one
reason you should read SOLSTICE ISLAND:
1.
It’s FREE on Amazon August 31 and September 1!
SOLSTICE ISLAND
Blurb
Can an ancient leviathan work magic
between a practical man and an idealistic woman?
Rylie
Carswell is an amateur cryptozoologist in search of a mythical creature, the
Sea Goliath. In order to reach Solstice Island, a location the ancient
leviathan is rumored to haunt, she’s forced to hire charter boat captain, Daniel
Decatur.
Initially,
Daniel wants nothing to do with the trip or the fool woman waving double
payment in his face. Convinced she’s yet another loony treasure hunter looking
for gold on the remote island, he reluctantly agrees. An embittered neighbor
wants to have his charter license yanked, so the extra cash will help him stay afloat.
It doesn’t
take long for Daniel to realize Rylie is after the same beast his parents were
tracking when they mysteriously vanished ten years earlier. He’s avoided all
links to cryptozoology ever since, but the smart and sexy cryptid hunter has
him second-guessing his oath and wondering what he’s signed on for.
Warning: A family legacy, glowing plankton and rough
waters.
About Mae Clair
Mae Clair has been chasing myth, monsters and folklore
through research and reading since she was a kid. As an adult, she stumbled
onto the field of cryptozoology and realized there were others like her who
loved speculating about weird and wonderful creatures.
Her blog, From the
Pen of Mae Clair, features a weekly post each Monday where she examines a
different myth or urban legend. In 2013 and 2015, she journeyed to West
Virginia to learn more about the legendary Mothman, a creature who will factor
into an upcoming series of novels.
As a writer, she pens tales of romantic mystery flavored
with a twist of myth or folklore. Married to her high school sweetheart, Mae
lives in Pennsylvania. Her passions include cats, history and exploring old
graveyards. Look for Mae on her website
at MaeClair.net
You can
find Mae Clair at the following haunts
Download SOLSTICE
ISLAND Free from: Amazon
Add SOLSTICE ISLAND
to your Goodreads TBR
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