Welcome to Sorchia’s Universe—A-Z Blog Edition. “A Cold Spring” is a serial story about witches and magic and romance. Have you missed an episode? Never fear! Here are links to the Story So Far. Episode 1: A Cherry Tomato Episode 2: Burning! Episode 3: Coils of Enchantment Episode 4: Down, Down, Down Episode 5: Everything Changed If you enjoy this story, take a look at the Books link to see what else I write. Likes and comments are the heart’s blood […]
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Welcome to Sorchia’s Universe—A-Z Blog Edition. This year, my offering is a serial story—a Gothic fantasy featuring vengeful witches, disappearing castles, betrayal, and romance (PG only for this one.) Remember to Join Sorchia’s Universe to be eligible for the giveaway at the end of April. Have you missed an episode? Never fear! Here are links to the story so far. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 If you enjoy this story, take a look at the Books link to see what […]
My offering for the Time For Love Blog Hop comes courtesy Granny Logan, a witchy old lady I happen to know quite well. To visit the rest of the fantastic posts on this blog hop, visit the Blog Hop Hub at CasiMclean.com . Read on to find out how to be eligible for a free copy of Zoraida Grey and the Family Stones–and Do Not miss the drawing for 2–Count ’em–2 $50 Amazon Gift Cards. If you drive to the end […]
I can often be found pondering quaint and curious volumes of forgotten lore. Research is half the fun of writing for me. Indulging this passion takes up endless hours, provides fodder for numerous nightmares, and gives me a wicked edge in trivia games. And you never know when some tidbit will come in handy in a story. My new release, Zoraida Grey and the Family Stones, takes place mostly in Scotland. Here are just a few of the legendary creatures you’ll find lurking […]
As nature spirits go, the Green Man rocks. He’s the embodiment of Spring, of Nature, of rebirth and renewal, of fertility. Carvings of the Green Man date back to the 11th century in Britain and tales of him are incorporated in myths and stories from long before that. So powerful is his he that even the rising tide of Christianity in Britain and Europe did not prevent stonemasons from carving his likeness on buildings–even churches. A […]
Friday Fictioneers is a weekly dip into the rolling waves of flash fiction. The challenge is to write a story in 100 words or less based on a photo prompt. I am a sporadic participant, but today the prompt fit into my WIP in some odd fashion. If you want to flex and tighten your writing muscles, visit Rochelle’s site to participate. Sweet Mother Merryweather I was chopping the head from an uncooperative bat when someone knocked. The bat […]