Today I'd like to welcome back a returning guest blogger- Dawn Marie Hamilton. She's got a new book out and wants to tell you about it and a bit about the faerie folk ;) (and, if you read all the way down--she might even give you a copy!)
Welcome, Dawn Marie!
Welcome, Dawn Marie!
What happens when a twenty-first century business executive is expected to fulfill a prophecy given at the birth of a sixteenth-century seer? Of course, he must raise his sword in her defense.
Believing women only want him for his wealth, Finn MacIntyre doesn't trust any woman to love him. When, during Scottish Highland games, faerie magic sends him back in time to avenge the brutal abduction of his time-traveling cousin, he learns he's the subject of a fae prophecy.
Elspeth MacLachlan, the beloved clan seer, is betrothed to a man she dislikes and dreams of the man prophesized at her birth, only to find him in the most unexpected place—face down in the mud.
With the help of fae allies, they must overcome the treachery set to destroy them to claim a love that transcends time.
Available from Amazon for Kindle: http://bit.ly/K-BlueMoon
Available from Barnes & Noble for Nook: http://bit.ly/BN-BlueMoon
The Highland Gardens romance series is rife with faerie folk from the Tuatha Dé Danann. Why does a Scottish historical time travel series have characters originating from Irish tradition?
Historically there was much movement, to and from, of Gaelic peoples between Ireland and Scotland. With them traveled their beliefs and perhaps their faeries.
So who were the Tuatha? Legend defines them as a divine race descended from the mother goddess Dana (Danu) and besieged upon by mortals known as the Milesians. Casualties amongst the Tribe of Dana were great. The mortals struck a bargain with tribe leaders whereas they would live on the land above ground while those defeated lived below ground within the earth or retreated to Tir-nan-Óg—land o’ heart’s desire.
In Ireland the faeries became known as the sidhe and in Scotland the sìthichean.
According to Scottish Fairy Belief by Lizanne Henderson and Edward J. Cowan, “Stories of the Tribe of Danu circulated in Scotland from at least the sixteenth century and doubtlessly long before. Bishop Carswell identified the fairies as the Tuatha Dé Danann in the introduction to his Gaelic Prayer Book of 1567.”
In Just Once in a Verra Blue Moon, Caitrina, a banished halfling faerie princess needs a special lichen to heal the hero, Finn...
Caitrina risked all, allowing Douglas to see her use her power. She counted on the fact that he was in love with her, hoping his feelings for her were strong enough to keep him from spreading the tale. She’d deal with the consequences after she saved Finn.
She snipped a tiny piece of the lichen and in her heart heard the plant cry out in pain.
“I beseech the great Goddess Dana, mother of this earth, to lend your power to mine,” she implored. “Stimulate this lean soil and renew verdant growth. This I beg of thee as your conduit.”
Caitrina raised her arms and used the power flowing through her to take the hurt away and begin the regeneration.
Like a plant in a time-lapse film, the diminutive lichen grew fresh, healthy tissue replacing the small piece she’d removed. Within moments, the reindeer moss sang.
When Caitrina ventured a look at Douglas, he stood with his arms crossed over his chest, a wide smile on his very kissable lips. “What?” She shook her head unable to believe her vision.
“We make progress, I think.” He reached out his hand. “Come. It will be dark soon.”
“I’m sorry,” she said and vanished.
About the Author:
Dawn Marie Hamilton dares you to dream. She is a 2013 RWA® Golden Heart®
Finalist who pens Scottish-inspired fantasy and paranormal romance. Some of her
tales are rife with mischief-making faeries, brownies, and other fae creatures.
More tormented souls—shape shifters, vampires, and maybe a zombie or two—stalk
across the pages of other stories. She is a member of The Golden Network, Fantasy,
Futuristic & Paranormal, Celtic Hearts, and From the Heart chapters of RWA.
When not writing, she’s cooking, gardening, or paddling the local creeks with
her husband.Blog: http://dawnmariehamilton.blogspot.com/
Website: http://www.dawnmariehamilton.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorDawnMarieHamilton
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DawnM_Hamilton
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/DawnMarieHamilton
Giveaway: Dawn Marie will gift a Kindle edition of Just Once in a Verra Blue Moon to a lucky commenter who answers the question: If you could use a bit of faerie magic to travel through time where would you go? Be sure to include your email addy. Feeling shy? Email Dawn Marie at Dawn at DawnMarieHamilton dot com. A name will be pulled out of the garden hat on Friday, September 13.
Thanks for having me as a guest, Marie. It's a pleasure to be here.
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