tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71938717469560658742024-03-12T17:20:25.668-07:00The Werewolves of the West Book SeriesParanormal Romance and Sizzling Suspense, delicious enough to dazzle ... take a bite!
Author Carol Van AttaCarol Van Attahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055078897501001613noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193871746956065874.post-67202414275791359562014-03-07T20:17:00.001-08:002014-03-07T20:17:35.565-08:00Double the action, Double the pleasure ... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My first blog/book tour for <b><i>She Kissed a Vampire </i></b>has come to a close. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, friend-ed me on Facebook, followed me on Twitter, commented on the posts, and purchased the books. Thanks to the amazing sites that hosted stops on the tour and took the time to read and review the series. I'm happy to report that every review was either the always coveted 5 STARS, or the next best 4 STARS. That warms my writer's heart! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you didn't get a chance to take part, no worries. I plan to share some of the posts, interviews, and other items of interest right here. I will be announcing the winners of the <b>BIG GIVEAWAY</b> any day now. Just waiting for final contact information for one of three readers who won:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">An eBook copy of <b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">I Kissed a Dog</span></i></b>, book one in the Werewolves of the West series. A copy of <b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">She Kissed a Vampire</span></i></b>, book two, a $10.00 Amazon gift card, and a cool key-chain featuring the covers of my books. I'm sure a bookmark might find its way into the prize pack as well. They have a way of doing that, you know. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of the things readers and reviewers are enjoying in <b><i>She Kissed a Vampire</i></b> is the fact that there are two heroines featured. In this case ... two are indeed better than one. Actually, Two = Ten times the action! Learn why:</span><br />
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When I was in the plotting and
planning stages for <i>She Kissed a Vampire</i>,
I was having a difficult time determining from whose point of view (POV) to
tell the story. I knew, without doubt, I had to continue with Chloe and Zane’s
relationship. After all, they’d yet to get their Happily Ever After. I’d also
ended<i> I Kissed a Dog</i> with a major
cliffhanger and a tasty teaser for book two. For these reasons, Chloe Carpenter
just had to return, but in what role? Not to mention she was a ‘love her/hate
her’ kinda gal. If you think I’m exaggerating, take a peek at some of the old
book reviews to see exactly how divided readers were (still are) over my
feisty, frequently frustrating, leading lady! Because of her sassy, brassy, sometimes
bitchy behavior, I wanted her to grow up in the second book and become more
levelheaded. She also needed more sexy-time with her alpha werewolf. </div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>What to do next? Who else to
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So many urban fantasy/paranormal
romance books are told from the first person point of view. Others jump between
the hero and heroine, a format I do enjoy, and then there are some with the
need to cover a lot of ground with multiple viewpoints in third person. On
occasion, you will find a mix and match of third and first persons. So many
choices for today’s writer! Where certain stories demand a first person telling,
others desperately need several third person points of view to carry a complex
story-line with numerous locations and subplots. </div>
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With all the various options
spread out before me like a scrumptious buffet, I was uncertain, frozen by indecision. I wanted to do
something different, something fun, and make my paranormal fantasy adventure
unique in a market overflowing with new and delicious books just waiting to be
devoured by hungry readers. I didn’t want to do the back and forth
between-lovers-dance, and I’d already started off book one using Chloe to tell
the tale in first person. But now I found myself with two primary female
characters with equally important roles and romances to share. </div>
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That was my thought, and I stuck
with it. Doing something I hadn’t really seen a lot of. I decided to reveal my
world from the first person viewpoints of two female characters (best friends
who’d drifted apart) and had come together again in a time of crisis. The
result: two intertwining stories, two romantic journeys, two plot lines that
crisscrossed and built on the other in order to reach a shared and climatic
conclusion. Did it work? You’ll have to tell me!</div>
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Ultimately, I believe having two
heroines increased the romantic elements, added more depth, created deeper
conflicts, and triggered more action and adventure. In my mind, that’s good
stuff! Two Heroines equal Ten Times the action … that’s an equation for
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I hope you will join Chloe and
Melanie as they struggle to fix their friendship, redeem their relationships,
and, of course, save the world. You can read their stories in <i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">She Kissed a Vampire</span></b></i>. Oh, and I’ll let
you in on a little secret. <b>They both kissed vampires, but only one of them
takes a bite</b>. </div>
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Carol Van Attahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055078897501001613noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193871746956065874.post-58007184853188838632014-02-24T00:16:00.001-08:002014-02-24T00:16:33.617-08:00WEREWOLVES OF THE WEST Book Trailer Carol Van Atta<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lLXw3xRl-4Y" width="459"></iframe>Carol Van Attahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055078897501001613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193871746956065874.post-60324392839016006862014-02-23T23:22:00.001-08:002014-02-23T23:43:57.592-08:00Blog Tour Day One is off to a Superb Start!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My book blog tour with <b><a href="http://bewitchingbooktours.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bewitching Book Tours</a></b> is just around the corner. I'm so excited to share my series with new readers and bloggers, some all the way across "the pond" in the UK. Too cool! I will be posting the schedule of blog stops soon. In the meantime, I'd like to share the dates, some of the fun book swag prizes for the accompanying giveaways, AND a new excerpt from <b><i>She Kissed a Vampire, </i>book two in the<i> Werewolves of the West series</i></b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Mark you calendars! Great Giveaways, Excerpts, Interviews and more along the way. </span><br />
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With a giant on both sides and Ava trailing close behind, I made my way
down the faery equivalence of a <st1:place w:st="on">Hollywood</st1:place> red
carpet, my bare feet sinking into the squishy-soft fabric. If moss and velvet
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I was grateful for Ava’s sound
advice. She’d suggested that I go barefoot to show my respect for nature,
something faeries valued, and more importantly, so I wouldn’t fall flat on my
face. I was glad I’d listened. For some reason, I felt almost powerful. Ready
to react to whatever misadventure found us. I’d been warned, again by Ava, that
this would be a night to remember, and not for its quality comforts and
peaceful prattling, but for its raunchy revelry and gross indulgence. The
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Frighteningly beautiful creatures, scantily dressed, lounged around
tables overflowing with obscene amounts of food. They stopped their celebrating
as I was paraded by with my own unique entourage. My appearance causing them to
murmur and giggle amongst themselves. For most, their eyes remained cold and
hostile contrary to their blinding smiles. They found me interesting, perhaps
even intriguing, but that was as far as their favor extended. I was an
unwelcome outsider who’d caught the fancy of their prince. Though honoring me
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Ava had made certain to explain the importance of this event. I was the
honored guest of Prince Kellen, The Dark Court’s future sovereign. His father
alone outranked him. From what I’d learned while she completed my dazzling hair
design, Kellen had always been domineering and indulged to the extreme by
daddy-o, the Unseelie King. No one knew for certain whom his mother was
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According to Ava, he’d bedded the previous queen and then banished her to
the human realm following the birth of their son. Others believed Kellen was an
adopted child, possibly negotiated away from the <st1:street w:st="on">Seelie Court</st1:street> and their light worshiping
brethren. It was rumored that he bore resemblance to the light court twin, Nox.
The other light twin, Lux, had been missing since early childhood. One more
unsolved faery mystery. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I didn’t have time to ponder further. An elevated dais, featuring one
grand table laden with colorful foods and floral arrangements, rose up in front
of the room. Kellen had risen and extended his hand, waiting for my arrival.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A hush fell over the rowdy room.
The gleam in his strange swirling eyes told me everything I didn’t want to
know. He found me far more appetizing than the exotic foods. My heart stampeded
and I trembled in his presence. My heightened senses, though somewhat decreased
since my initial reaction to Ava’s blood, still intensified my responses. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Kellen looked like a golden sex god. His hair tumbled over sculpted
shoulders and seemed even longer than I remembered, its length doing nothing to
diminish his masculinity. He was shirtless, his lean form rippling with muscled
perfection. I heard Ava gasp behind me, equally taken by his untamed
sensuality. Even with my bond to Alcuin and Ava’s blood donation, I wasn’t
immune to his appeal. He’d managed, with the help of his father’s magic, to
turn up the dial of his desirability to a whole new level. If they succeeded
and somehow found a way to break my blood bond, I’d be doomed for sure. <o:p></o:p></div>
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He helped me up the few stairs onto the platform and kissed my forehead
chastely, making me shiver. Heat spiraled down my legs, and I swayed toward
him. He chuckled and ran his finger over my cheek. I leaned closer to my sworn
enemy, disgusted by my body’s betrayal. I was beginning to doubt my faery
helper. What if her blood had made me more susceptible to Kellen? I had a
terrifying feeling that I might have been conned by the one faery I’d so wanted
to trust. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Ava, you outdid yourself this time. She is exquisite. You have earned a
place at my table this evening, as an equal.” Kellen gestured for her to join
us.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Her sharp intake of breath told me this pronouncement was unexpected and
highly unconventional. “My Lord?” Her voice shook. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Please, you have earned it.” He directed her to the seat on my left,
forcing another fae to move aside. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The king, who appeared no older than Kellen, clapped his hands together
three times. The crowded hall erupted into conversation and music, surprising
me. I hadn’t realized just how quiet the room had become. With everything back
in motion, the king directed his attention toward me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“She is indeed lovely. Breathtaking even. Maybe I should make her my
queen and extend my reign. What do you think, son? She would produce a
remarkable heir.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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The whole table paused, all eyes on their king. The audience suddenly
silent again, seemed to collectively hold their breath, their shock tangible. I
was as dumbfounded as the rest. This was a turn of events I hadn’t anticipated.
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“Father …?” For the first time, the prince looked like a lost little boy
about to lose his favorite toy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Don’t look so surprised, Kellen. You have assumed that I am ready to
step aside and transfer my kingdom to you. Unfortunately, you are impulsive and
have little skill in governing. How would the humans say this? Ah yes … ‘it’s
all about me.’ In this case, it’s about you. It’s always about what Kellen
wants.” He sniggered at his humorous attempt. The others laughed on cue, but
were clearly made uncomfortable by his puzzling comments. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Glancing between the two faeries, I wasn’t sure who was the lesser of two
evils. Kellen was a known commodity. His father, especially after his outburst,
was a mystery. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I decided to test the water and bowed my head. “You flatter me, your
Lordship.” I lifted my eyes in what I hoped was a coy demonstration of my
approval. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The king’s face blossomed with light, his pleasure evident. “Kellen, move
next to Ava. Melanie will sit at my side. I find her a refreshing breath of
air.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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The prince’s mouth had fallen open, and he looked ready to cry. I almost
felt sorry for him. Almost. Ava looked pleased and winked in my direction. I
wondered what she was up to now. Maybe she was on my side after all, though I
didn’t doubt that her personal satisfaction would always come first. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“A toast!” The king rose.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Everyone clamored to their feet,
goblets raised. Unsure what to do, I followed along. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“We drink to my future bride!”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Refusing to drink, Kellen glanced between me and his father before
snapping his fingers. An assortment of fae separated themselves from the
audience, swords drawn. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“I’d hoped to avoid this awhile longer,” Kellen said and then shrugged.
“You should have left what is mine alone.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“What is the meaning of this?” the king sputtered. “Sit down, son, before
I have you removed. I will forgive this transgression with the understanding
you think you’re in love or some other nonsense.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kellen made no move to obey. Instead, he glowered at his father who was
beginning to look alarmed. Ava tapped my leg and pointed under the table.
Together we slid beneath. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The last thing I heard before the clashing of metal was a swooshing sound
and a loud thud. Turning toward the thud, I found myself looking into the still
aware eyes of the king—the king’s head minus his body to be more exact. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Holding back my scream was impossible. I wailed like a banshee and
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<b><i>Hope you enjoy this sample from Chapter 16. Melanie Larson, one of the book's two heroines, is an unwilling guest in the Fae world's Dark Court, also referred to as the Unseelie Court.</i> </b></div>
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<b>Chapter 16<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Melanie Larson<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Cupidon’s ocean excursion did indeed compare to flying and made my
earlier dolphin experience seem like a bike ride with the training wheels on.
He’d also provided a twist to our travel methods that made any snorkel or
oxygen tank seem obsolete. </div>
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At first I thought he was planning to kiss me. I’d resisted when he
tilted my head back and pressed his lips to mine. Instead of pressing for some
tongue action, he blew a stream of air into my mouth. Before I could think to
exhale, he spun around, positioning me below him. Face down in the water, I
started to panic. He didn’t respond to my unease as I might have expected. </div>
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Not even close. </div>
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With a flip of his tail, we torpedoed into the ocean’s depths following a
path of sunlight. Forget Dorothy skipping along the Yellow Brick Road; I was
chasing a one way sunbeam straight to Davy’s Locker. It took several long and
terrifying minutes before I realized breathing was no longer necessary. The air
he’d shared had altered my lung functions. I could now see with perfect
clarity. The salt water had ceased to burn my eyes. </div>
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We dove deeper. Acting as my merman guide, he pointed out a sunken vessel
that looked like an ancient pirate ship. He showed me an array of vibrant fish,
species so incredible I wished for my underwater camera. Some rubbed against
me, tickling me with their feathery fins, their own curiosity getting the best
of them. Others, malformed and sinister, kept to the shadows where they
belonged. All the while, Cupidon kept one arm circled around my middle,
supporting me safely through the watery wonderland.</div>
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We’d explored the ocean’s mysteries for what seemed like hours when my
gurgling stomach alerted us both to my human need for sustenance. </div>
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Altering our course, we dropped further, and soon I spotted a castle.
Even more amazing than the elaborate structure were the mermaids and other
mermen that hurried to greet us. Their smiles were as blinding as Cupidon’s and
they swam with such unequaled elegance I couldn’t stop staring. The females
were beyond beautiful with their multicolored hair flowing behind in waves.
Like human women, their uncovered breasts varied in size and shape, while their
tails featured different shades and textures. I could have watched them for
hours as they twirled through the water in a synchronized performance of
acrobatic grace. </div>
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Once inside, I was shocked to discover everyone reverted to their human
forms, and despite the lack of sealed doors and windows, the ocean remained
outside, as if blocked from entering by an invisible border. I had to admit it
felt good to be on solid ground even if I was at the bottom of a faery ocean. </div>
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My enjoyment was cut short by Kellen, who appeared from one of several
side entrances, a sneer and narrowed eyes distorting his handsome features.
“Enjoy your little sea adventure?” He turned to glare at Cupidon who’d taken
several steps back. </div>
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The festive atmosphere had turned fearful as the merfolk inclined their
heads acknowledging Kellen’s authority. An older man sailed into the room, his
massive tail immediately replaced by two muscled legs. He radiated power and
confidence in spite of his unwelcome visitor. </div>
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“Prince Kellen, to what do we owe this honor?” He approached to stand eye
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“King of the Unseelie Sea, your son has violated our agreement.”</div>
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The king’s expression darkened. “Cupidon?”</div>
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“No, Kellen, he saved me!” I grasped at the prince’s arm. “I was
drowning. I don’t know how I got out from my chamber. I swear.”</div>
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He shoved me away. I landed with humph on the floor. Cupidon dropped to
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“On your feet, Merman!” Kellen ordered. “Face your execution like a man,
or a fish.” An evil snigger followed, making Kellen the ugliest, most revolting
creature I’d ever laid eyes on. </div>
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“Let us reason. The human has stated my son rescued …” the king started. </div>
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“Silence! You old fool. Do you wish to join him?”</div>
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Something stronger than hatred was slinking through my mind, polluting
every thought about forgiveness I’d entertained. Kellen’s temporary kindness
last night had been a farce, another ploy to gain my affection. He’d given me
food and a fancy room and I’d been impressed, relieved to avoid a less
hospitable jail cell. I wouldn’t question his true nature again, and if
possible, I’d kill him. The killing him idea was becoming a common occurrence.
Perhaps all the vampire blood I’d consumed was messing with my beliefs on
violence, or maybe the faery food had some bonus adverse effects. Either way,
anyone who dared cross the new me was in for an unpleasant surprise. No more
plain, average, nice girl Melanie. </div>
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“Any last words? I’d like to know
why you disobeyed a direct order,” Kellen questioned Cupidon, ignoring the
king’s call for reasoning. “Please, do enlighten me.”</div>
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Squaring his shoulders, Cupidon, who now appeared far younger than I’d
first thought, faced the prince. I realized that he, too, was a prince in his
own right. A prince of this fantastical water kingdom nestled in the midst the
dark faeries’ court. As far as I could tell the merfolk were gentle and
gracious. Why they weren’t under the authority of the Seelie Court was mind
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Cupidon glanced at his peers, several gave encouraging smiles. “Prince
Kellen, all I wanted was to see an actual human. I asked a fire pixie for help.
She owed me a boon. Through the flames she reached out to Melanie, who
willingly accepted her invitation.” He gave me a sorrowful look and continued.
“I created a life-threatening scenario so I could rescue her, be the hero.” His
eyes pleaded for my forgiveness. “Sorry about the dolphins.”</div>
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He just didn’t get it. Despite the great time we’d had, he, too, had
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Unaware of my latest vow, he ended his explanation with an odd
confession. “Once I had her, I wanted to keep her. She’s unlike anything I’ve
ever beheld.”</div>
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Keep me? Like a pet. The whole thing sounded creepy with him starring as
the creepiest creeper. </div>
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Kellen had calmed himself and appeared amused by the drama unfolding. “I
understand your fascination, but other than the Unseelie royals, no one is to
interfere with humans. Not until matters have been settled to our
satisfaction.”</div>
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“I am a royal,” Cupidon offered hesitantly. </div>
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I could see Kellen’s eyes darken. He shook his head. “I was prepared to
change my mind and present you with an alternative to execution. Unfortunately,
what you just said is treason. You are a <i>water</i> royal, not a full blooded
royal.” Kellen turned to the king. “What have you been teaching your people? Do
you need a history lesson?”</div>
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“You shouldn’t be a royal! You’re harsh, dishonest, and …”</div>
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“Silence, son!” the king bellowed. “You’ve done enough. You’ve shamed our
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Kellen was far from finished. “Why don’t you tell our guest what mermen
do to humans after all the swimming and picnics on the beach are over? Tell her
what your true intentions were.”</div>
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Cupidon looked stricken, refusing to speak. With death assured, his
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Kellen stared at the merman. “I’d be embarrassed to tell her too, so
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The king faced me, his face hard, menacing even. It occurred to me that
my first impression might have been wrong. Maybe there was a reason they were
part of the Dark Court. His next words confirmed why.</div>
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“We breed with human females. Once a female has delivered our offspring,
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“No, your highness. We’d rip off pieces of her flesh and internal organs
with our teeth, while she lived. It is tradition, and most nourishing for the
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“Show the <i>nutritious</i> human your teeth,” Kellen commanded. </div>
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“Father … no!” Cupidon pleaded. </div>
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Furious, the Mer-King hissed; his jaw unhinged and his mouth expanded
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“Now aren’t you glad I found you?” Kellen drawled. “I’ve saved you from
being raped and impregnated by over a hundred fish, and then eaten by your own
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“Melanie, I promise, I wouldn’t have allowed that. I wanted you as my
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pleaded, but all I could picture was a replica of his father’s massive
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Kellen nodded my direction. “You know something, I feel generous today.
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<br />Carol Van Attahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055078897501001613noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193871746956065874.post-24142454333664099592013-12-25T22:56:00.000-08:002013-12-25T22:59:23.227-08:00I'm Back ... Book Two is ready to roll (read)!<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hey Everyone! It's been far too long since I've been here. Between writing, family, day-job, holidays, writing, editing, family,day-job... okay, enough of that. <b><i>Bottom Line</i></b>: I am back on Blogger and plan to stay around a while. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bestselling author Melanie Larson's relationship with her friend, Chloe Carpenter, is bleak. Falsely accused of murder, Chloe's fate rests in the hands of her mate, Zane Marshall, and the Pacific Pack's purebred werewolves. In an effort to help, Melanie joins forces with the pack and soon discovers the monsters she writes about in her paranormal novels really do go bump in the night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As Chloe struggles with legal troubles, an unwanted blood bond with a master vampire, and a reunion with her mate, Melanie untangles the attention of multiple supernatural suitors determined to claim her as their own. Strangely attracted to a brazen vampire, she must decide if the blurred line between passion and pain is worth crossing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Werewolves, vampires, and fae royalty race to unearth an ancient artifact with the power to extend their existence. Can Chloe and Melanie restore their friendship in time to stop magical mayhem from ruining everything they've worked so hard to redeem? </span><br />
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"For me, I Kissed a Dog is one of the most thrilling, entertaining, and mysterious reads of 2012. From beginning to end, I couldn't get enough of this story." </div>
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<i>"I Kissed a Dog </i>by Carol Van Atta is an engaging, witty, Paranormal Romance with a hunky shape shifter hero, an alluring (but dangerous) vampire adversary, and a spunky heroine who keeps them both on their toes. Well written and fun to read, this exciting tale is full of adventure. If you like Terry Spear or Molly Harper, you will enjoy Carol Van Atta." </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Excerpt from The Esther Experiment</span></div>
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<b>RYKEIR<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I motioned the warriors forward. </div>
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They fanned out on their mounts, forming an arc beneath the tree line. To
the right, my always present second in command, Tin, whistled; the shrill sound
signaling additional forces on the far side of the meadow. </div>
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The majority of the captives had been fleeing that direction and came to
an abrupt stop, huddling together as the warriors created a second border
blocking their retreat. I noted, with an odd sense of pride and a hint of
pleasure, that my pixie girl and her group were moving toward us. </div>
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Bravery was valued above all else on Donaria. Females, although honored
for their beauty and artistic talents, were also well-trained in weaponry and
magic. The primary difference between our planet and Earth was the use of magic and Eden-like landscape we had managed to preserve. </div>
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Humans had corrupted their planet, destroying its original beauty and
resources. Here we’d learned to harness energy, like electricity, through
science and magic. If only we could forgo violence and the need to force our
will on neighboring planets. Yet the truth remained. Despite our appreciation of
nature, we embraced magic-enhanced technology powerful enough to destroy the
universe with, as humans would say, the flip of switch. </div>
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Remembering my purpose, I pushed thoughts of inner galactic destruction
away and focused on our new guests. A young male approached, his shoulders
squared and his chest out. He wasn’t the hero type; better suited to science
and numbers if my perception was correct. </div>
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“Greetings,” he said, reminding me of the silly cartoons humans watched
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I couldn't make that promise. </div>
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Speaking Donarian, I ordered my unit to move in closer. I didn't have to
ask twice. They were eager to menace the confused captives.</div>
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The screams and frightened cries that followed provided assurance that my earlier laughter hadn't softened our first impression. </div>
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“Why are we here?” the want-to-play-hero boy demanded. </div>
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Offended by his tone, one of my comrades shoved him to the ground, barring his teeth. The boy
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More screams. Screams that should have been music to my ears instead fueled my disgust. Our captives' increasing terror, proved the roundup
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My brother grinned. “Thirsty?” He slapped my back, nudging me forward. </div>
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I hesitated just long enough for his expression to turn grim, reminding
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Dreading what came next, I raised my hand and let the red sash I’d been
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Each warrior seized a nearby male and twisted his neck to the side. They
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Adrenalin flooded horror shot through me. I’d never taken blood from any creature unwilling
to give it, and never with violence. If I failed this test, I could expect far
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Sliding off my chartigue, I grabbed the first boy I could reach. Closing
my eyes, I let my thirst take over. The screaming and sobs faded, sounding faraway
now. The thumping of a healthy young heart pumping
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Before I could change my mind, I pieced his throat, letting my fangs slide into the succulent vein. I sucked deeply. </div>
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With the rush of coppery heaven shooting into my mouth, came images from
my victim’s life. <i>His name was Imad. He
came from a county in the <st1:place w:st="on">Middle East</st1:place>, on planet
Earth. He had a family of which he was the middle son. His mother was dying
from cancer and his father worked long hours. Imad was preparing for college.
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Lost in blood lust, I drank with gusto, feasting on his memories, his
spirit, and the precious life-sustaining liquid his body offered. I stopped
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I let his body slide to the ground, his life’s essence gone … yet not.
His memories, gifts and talents remained, inside me ― tucked away in some dark
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Lifting my head, I watched as more bodies slumped to the ground, their once warm bodies turned into empty husks. The flowers, so beautiful to behold, lowered their faces and
sprayed a shimmering mist on the fallen. In a matter of seconds their lifeless forms
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It was then I saw her eyes. Green. Sorrowful. Hateful. </div>
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I’d made one enemy for certain. The little pixie I found so desirable now
found me revolting. I didn’t blame her. </div>
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Tearing my gaze from hers, I realized she wouldn't be fighting for my favor in the
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PHOTO: One of my fave vamps of all time: Gary Oldman as Dracula in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Pictured with a werewolf prop. For this particular vamp, becoming a wolf/wolfman was part of the whole package. He had it all! Fangs and Fur.Carol Van Attahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055078897501001613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193871746956065874.post-68370604223820314542012-12-09T16:35:00.001-08:002012-12-11T15:47:00.219-08:00Reader Girls Blog: I Kissed a Dog Blog Tour: excerpt, interview & giv...<h2><a href="http://www.readergirlsblog.com/2012/12/i-kissed-dog-blog-tour-excerpt.html?spref=bl">Reader Girls Blog: I Kissed a Dog Blog Tour: excerpt, interview & giv...</a>: Hi and thanks for stopping by Reader Girls. We have some great tours today. We host I Kissed A Dog Blog Tour presented by Bewitching Bo...</h2>Carol Van Attahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055078897501001613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193871746956065874.post-27430798541515469602012-12-05T00:15:00.000-08:002012-12-05T00:20:22.869-08:00The Blog Tour Continues!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay, back to the Blog Book Tour. I am a bit behind on what's been happening. I hurt my back. Ouch! That's my excuse. </h2>
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Carol Van Attahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055078897501001613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193871746956065874.post-2843417476486833592012-12-01T18:58:00.000-08:002012-12-01T18:58:18.252-08:00Day two of my Book Blog Tour and a New Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Visit the second stop on my Book Blog Tour! <a href="http://www.crazyfourbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Click to visit</a>.</h2>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.coffeeaddictedwriter.com/2012/11/interview-with-chloe-carpenter-from-i.html#more" target="_blank">Click to read an interview with Chloe Carpenter, the heroine in I Kissed a Dog, book one in the Werewolves of the West Series.</a> </span></h4>
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Carol Van Attahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01055078897501001613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193871746956065874.post-85503536304184641082012-11-25T21:19:00.002-08:002012-11-25T21:21:00.130-08:00Book Blog Tour Starts This week! November 30!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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