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Odin the All-Father

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My goal in writing tales is to help you escape into a book filled with magic and myth and where anything is possible. The great thing about mythology is that we get a chance to dive into history, ancient cultures and try to understand how the people of then saw and experienced the world. Around the world, the different mythologies came up with ways in which they interacted with their deities, and also how they saw them.

There is never a myth on how the gods created the different races (race is a human construct). The mythology talks about creation and the first people. In Norse mythology, it specifically speaks of the first people – Ask and Embla, who were created from driftwood (from the ash tree) found on the beach. Odin blew the breath of life into them, and his brothers, Vili and Ve, gifted them with consciousness and the ability to speak, hear and see. After that, Ask and Embla were clothed, given names and Midgard for their dwelling place.

Want to know more about Odin?Check out the short story, Odin’s Ravens.

This is truly one reason that we can call Odin the All-Father, as he is the one that gifted life.

I love mythology and look forward to diving into more soon.

Why are fandoms important?

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And how can I start my own?

Although many states and jurisdictions are opening back up, we are still in quarantine here in Virginia. This time, besides working on my design business has also given me time to drop into the different fandoms and either refresh my love of the best TV shows to binge watch or to wonder why they are considered the best. Here is the top 10 TV Show fandoms ranked on Ranker:

  1. Game of Thrones – I must say that I’ve not watched all of the series because I don’t have HBO. My favorite parts from all of my Youtube surfing is about the dragons, the Night King, and the growth of Arya. I mean, it had me with the dragons if nothing else!
  2. Breaking Bad – I’ve watched 3 episodes, and went meh. After working in criminal law for 10+ years, the last thing I wanted to see was more about drugs (meth). This was a hard pass for me.
  3. Stranger Things – Woot! I am a 80s kid so this is like reliving the good ole days my youth. The arcades, the freedom of bike riding, the group of friends. Heck, even how the local mall was the hangout place to be! I can’t wait until the next season.
  4. Sherlock – I love this version with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Although a crime drama, it has an edge to it that is more than just gratuitous violence. Cumberbatch and Freeman are perfect together! This show made me truly into a Cumberbatch fan (marvel helped to cement that).
  5. The Office – OMG, it is like watching a car wreck. The only reason I warmed up to it was because of hubster (It is like a part of his daily relaxation-unwinding routine). After a while Pam and Jim pull you in. But still: Michael is/was the boss/supervisor from hell.
  6. Friends – I am a huge Ross fan, and my favorite episode is the one with the leather pants. OMG, it is hilarious on all accounts, and even now, just remembering it, I’m laughing.
  7. Supernatural – I learned about Supernatural at the tail end of the series, but the episode that I enjoyed the most was the Scooby-Do cross over. Again, when I am able to relive my childhood, I consider that a win!
  8. Sons of Anarchy – nope, no idea.
  9. The Sopranos – again, nope.
  10. The Big Bang Theory – I really enjoyed this series up until they started making Shelton another Michael from the Office. Now, he was just mean for no reason.

Personally in my list of fandoms, for TV shows, I’d include: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, X-Files, Fringe, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Once Upon A Time, Castle, Community, Heroes, Veronica Mars, Luther, The 100, and finally, Firefly.

What about you? What TV shows would you consider to be in your top 10?

One day, I hope to build a world that inspires community. It might not be today, but I’d like to think that I am on my way to creating a fandom, too!

Walpurgis Night!

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Happy Beltane! Happy May Day!

Last night was Walpurgis Night (Walpurgisnacht) and I wrote this flash fiction piece that seemed to have ruminated in my head for a bit. When I realized it was April 30th, well, I knew it was meant to be.

While living in Germany, I’d often heard about the witches in the mountains who’d sweep away the rest of winter to bring in spring while dancing around large bonfires.

I thought, well, since this is already a supernatural day, why not have someone desperate to be seen summon the great Odin himself?

With no more waiting, here is the short piece: Walpurgis Night

Walpurgis Night bonfire

In the mountains the volva witches danced tonight to sweep away the remnants of winter, and usher in spring. It was the eve of Beltane, May Day. Even now, I could hear those of the faithful chanting, “Hail Odin, Hail Thor, Hail Freyja!”

But I could not focus on their energies and that what they wished to procure. Time was limited and the veil would not remain thin for long.

Under the guise of night, with a candle as my light, I bent over Procopius’s book, which rested on my lap. The grimoire from 500 A.D. should have crackled under its age, but still, the pages remained malleable and moved as if they were brand new. The thick tome gave precise details to what I needed to do to make contact.

Someone had ensured that it would make its way, remaining useful and magically sealed.

Magicall sealed?

I’d stolen it from the shelves deep in the library. Tonight was the night to meet destiny.

Grounding myself, I sprinkled a circle of salt around me. Sage burned in the saucer before me, and my rune cast rested on the altar. Finally, raising my palms, slowly exhaled, I waited with bated breath.

It would not take long.

The air moved around me. A light cool breeze that carried black feathers to rest at my feet.  What lesson waited on the other side? In the small alcove, the candle flickered. A heaviness moved into the space that did not belong there. Foreign, but not menacing.

 “Give unto Odin what is Odin’s.” Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw the edges of light, but when I turned my head, nothing was there. But these words were not words anyone wished to hear. Odin was not only one of wisdom, but a god of war, of death.

“Do I know you?” It was the first thing that came to mind. I stared down at my scarred hands, my injured body. But my mind was sharp, although conventional wisdom rested outside of my grasp.

He did not laugh at my retort. “Have you not summoned me?”

“I don’t know who you are.”

“Tonight, you shall learn.” His voice was kind but firm, like what one might expect from a Father-Christmas figure.

I felt a hand raise me from my chair and toss me back on the wooden floor. Energy rippled all over me; power coursed through my body, and staring up, I rested at the feet of Odin.

But an old man he was not. Brawny, bold, and irritated, he held out his hand. “Your purpose waits with me. Now rise, for magic awaits us.”

“And what will you have me do?”

Now he chuckled. “A Valkyrie shall rise.”

His words gave me strength, and as I took his offered hands, one wing then two spouted.

I’d quested for purpose, and he’d made me into a harvester of the dead.

Want to see the dancing witches?

Check out this video. I love this video and love being able to share about it! What a wonderful performance, and a must see!

New Release: Magical Mayhem

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What started it as an idea is finally here! Magical Mayhem is sure to be a lot of fun, and I hope you will enjoy me on this journey for this new series.

Here is the blurb:

America has been colonized by Vampires, and it’s time for a culling. Only one person stands in their way: the Slayer!

Vampires have mostly left the idyllic community of Underwood alone, save for an annual lottery where the chosen are turned into ghouls or vampire food. When they choose Sunny’s eight-year-old brother, she has no choice but to pick up the mantle of Slayer.

Problem is, as a local community college student, she’s never killed a vampire and doesn’t have the faintest idea how to do it. Armed only with her determination and, joined by her motley crew of two wolf-shifters, a moody vampire, and a tech-savvy human, she’ll have to learn fast.

The oligarchy doesn’t know what it’s up against!

Join Sunny and her squad as they strive to survive, push back against the powers that be, and fight for the survival of mankind.

In this vampire-staking world, who’s going to win?

Grab your copy of this thrilling slow-burn reverse harem story that begins a new series by USA Today bestselling author Tina Glasneck.

Please note: This book is on pre-order and will be released on April 16, 2020. BookFunnel will send you an email as soon as the book is published so that you can download your copy.

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Charming Like A Wolf

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Are you reader for a new #shifterromance? Here is an excerpt:

Mine. I breathed her in, and my wolf liked what it smelled.

Her brown eyes sparkled like a Brown Boulder Opal, with its blue accent that seemed to dance.

For the briefest of moments, I considered my options: I could shirk my responsibility and, instead, get to know her better. Hope tingled. Something could bloom between us, but would it be worth it?

It wasn’t every day you met someone who didn’t seem to know that she was teasing and tantalizing to someone like me. I chuckled at the thought. I usually hated even to consider what that implied about me. How could something as simple as a coy smile egg me on?

Mine, again, my wolf claimed. I cleared my throat. “I owe you a proper date; I owe you another heartfelt kiss; I owe you a chance at happiness.”

Now the question was, would she, my fated mate, let me?

I am ecstatic for the world to meet Beau Charming in this fairytale inspired paranormal romantic comedy!

Charming Like A Wolf is widely available at most retailers, but can also be purchased directly from my author store.

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Here is the official blurb for Charming Like A Wolf!

Mine. Beau never wanted a mate until his wolf called out for her!

Beau Charming has it all, except time. The Blood Moon is rising, and his impatient wolf is pacing just under the surface of his skin. He doesn’t have time to deal with the supernatural when he’s in the middle of a corporate takeover.

A billionaire wolf is not what anyone asked for.

However, things become even more complicated when he meets Cindy, the first woman who’s turned his attention away from caring about each passing business minute. She’s a lovely distraction that has his inner-wolf howling.

Cindy has her own problems, too, and most of them come with Beau’s handsome face. He’s taking over the company where she works. This just might end the only source of income she has, as she works as an indentured servant to pay for her terminally ill mother’s treatment. She’d do anything to save her mother, even betray her fated mate.

Secrets abound, and love might be around the corner in this comedic, but fractured modern fairy tale.

Beau is charming, as only a wolf could be.

Charming Like A Wolf is a stand-alone book in the Order of the Dragon series.