Never Can Say Good-bye-Paranormal Romance
Never Can Say Good-bye: parnormal-romance screenplay. To help a friend, Elizabeth agrees to teach a writing course at a small college. She expects to find a sleeply town with a long history, but instead she finds herself dealing with violently jealous wife and the past mistakes she is only beginning to remember.
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Magical Fantasy Novel: Awakening the Dragon: Book Triailer
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Awakening the Dragon--Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (978-0-9798406-0-9) is a story of magic, suspense and karmic justice combine in a tale of horror. Rachael moves to Coyote Springs to find a home and open her bookstore. Instead, she becomes the catalyst in exposing a murder and the target of a violent cult. She is forced to awaken her dragon spirit prematurely to save herself and all she loves. Will she be able to control the power of the dragon as it rises giving her the power to save all she loves or will the flames from within destroy her?
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Love's Magic: Virtual Book Tour Trailer
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A historical romance of suspense and betrayal as Celeste and Nicholas must learn to find love within each other or be cursed for eternity.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Love's Magic: book Trailer
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Thursday, May 01, 2008
Nict For Ure Selfe (Not For Ourselves): Book Trailer
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Friday, January 25, 2008
Never Can Say Good-bye--A Doorway to Romance, Suspense and Murder
Never Can Say Good-bye
by Theresa Chaze
US copyright number: TXu1-167-991
INT: HALLWAY: MID-AFTERNOON
Michael tapes the wall with a hammer, marking with an “X” where he hears a hollow sound. He is a middle-aged man, who looks more like he should be swinging an ax cutting down forest than a scholar teaching college history. His brown hair is held back in a ponytail. His brown eyes are determined. Using a crowbar, he pries the panels from the wall, exposing a door. He drops the crowbar and turns the doorknob. The door slowly creaks open. The room is dark and musty. The door hits the wall behind it. Michael stands in the entrance, framed in the hallway light. He takes the flashlight from his back pocket and shines it around the room, revealing part of the four poster bed. A slight breeze blows past. He doesn’t notice.
INT: BEDROOM: MID-AFTERNOON
Stepping further into the room, the beam hit the dusty glass of a dressing table mirror; it is cracked. The light reflects on a rocker, which is moving as if someone has just gotten out of it. Michael stops its motion, scanning the light around the room. He is alone. Narrow bands of sunlight shine through the shutters. Directing the beam toward the window, he sets down the flashlight. He opens the shutters. Sunlight filters through the dust and overgrown ivy on the outside. He tries to open the window; it’s nailed shut. He turns and surveys the room. Shane is standing in the doorway, her hands on her hips. Long auburn hair and delicate featured, Shane gives off the aura of being a much larger, stronger woman, yet she is very sensuous in her movements. She is in her late twenties-early thirties.
MICHAEL
Shit!
SHANE
(Angrily)
What did you do?
MICHAEL
I told you it was here.
(Trying to pull her into the room)
Come help me explore!
SHANE
Mike this isn’t our house. We said wallpaper, paint!
MICHAEL
She’ll be happy we found it.
SHANE
It was boarded up for a reason.
MICHAEL
Ghosts, maybe?
(Bouncing on the bed)
Let’s have an adventure.
INT: HALLWAY: MID-AFTERNOON
SHANE
(Running down the hallway)
No!
MICHAEL
(Following)
Shane!
He catches up to her at the top of the stairs.
What’s the matter?
SHANE
I hate this house!
MICHAEL
It’s perfect for us.
SHANE
It’s too big. It’s too far out. It’s too old.
MICHAEL
You have your own studio. The acoustics of the ballroom are fabulous for your band. Not only is it a great place to rehearse, but with a few modifications it could be a recording studio.
SHANE
It gives me the creeps!
MICHAEL
That’ll change once we make it ours. Besides what ghost would stay after one of my student-faculty parties?
SHANE
(Pouting)
Is that supposed to make me feel better?
MICHAEL
No. This is.
He kisses her, gently pulling her back down the hall.
SHANE
(Resists)
Not in that bed.
MICHAEL
Our bed.
She kisses him and they go to their bedroom.
EXT: COLLEGE CAMPUS: MID-AFTERNOON
Judy Olson is showing Elizabeth Downing around the Bellow’s University Campus. It is a medium size college in a rural setting. Most of the buildings are from the forties and fifties. However the football stadium and the Ramsdell Building stand out; not only are they the newest, but the do not conform to the rest of the structures. A woman in her mid to late sixties, Judy is a determined woman. Perfectly dressed in the latest designer fashion, she is very used to getting what she wants and is willing to bulldoze any opposition. Casually and comfortable dressed, Elizabeth is secure in her own self. A woman in her mid-forties, she no longer has to prove herself. She is clearly disinterested in anything Judy has to say. Instead her attention is absorbed by her surroundings.
JUDY
The fall term starts in two weeks. We have staff meetings in my office every week. Your department meets on Thursday.
ELIZABETH
Fine.
JUDY
Tomorrow at nine am is the first general staff meeting. Mitchell hall. Room 102.
They walk past an elaborate fountain. Elizabeth stops.
I’ll introduce you then.
ELIZABETH
It’s beautiful. Sara Jane Bellows Memorial?
JUDY
(Irritated)
My father’s first wife. When he created the university, he insisted on the ugly thing.
ELIZABETH
He must have loved her very much.
JUDY
(Walking toward the Ramsdell building)
Saturday is the Annual Bellows Ball. It’s a fundraiser.
Elizabeth lingers at the fountain. She walks around it, stopping to stare at the mother and child in the center. She notices the inscription that runs around the edge that reads “Love that is not forgotten never dies. You remain a part of me as I remain a part of you. Each moment we shared shall remain in my heart until we are again reunited.”
(Annoyed)
Ms Downing! Your office is this way.
ELIZABETH
How can you call it ugly?
JUDY
As I was saying. The Bellows Ball is on Saturday. This year we’re doing a period theme. The logging era. It’ll be great fun.
INT: OFFICE BUILDING HALLWAY: MID-AFTERNOON
Judy and Elizabeth walk in.
ELIZABETH
I’ll try to be there.
JUDY
The staff is required to come.
(Unlocking the first door on the left)
I made sure it was in your contract. The Theatre Department has costumes that are suitable.
ELIZABETH
You are very thorough.
JUDY
(Opening the door)
This is your office.
ELIZABETH
Computer. Fax. Refrigerator. Bit much for a temp.
JUDY
I’ll convince you to stay.
ELIZABETH
That won’t happen.
JUDY
A writer of your caliber--
ELIZABETH
You mean fame.
JUDY
Would be very good for our students. Coyote Springs is a wonderful place to settle down.
ELIZABETH
If you’re into that sort of thing.
JUDY
Skiing winter and summer. Swimming. Clean air. Good, wholesome family people.
ELIZABETH
Do you have a copy of my teaching schedule?
JUDY
It’s on your desk. You were in such a demand we had to add a few classes and one more workshop.
ELIZABETH
I’m only contracted for three classes and two workshops. With a limit of fifteen students per workshop.
JUDY
We just assumed you wouldn’t mind. You’ll have an assistant.
ELIZABETH
Why would you assume that?
JUDY
You wouldn’t want to disappoint your fans.
ELIZABETH
I’m here to teach writing skills. I sign autographs at bookstores.
JUDY
Would you consider the extra classes?
ELIZABETH
Let’s understand each other right off. I never wanted to be a teacher nor will I be here longer than the one term. I’m here doing a friend a favor. Nothing more. Your brother took a chance on me twenty years ago by publishing my first novel. He asked me to help boost enrollment by teaching a term and I never forget a kindness.
JUDY
I arranged for you to see a few houses that are available tomorrow afternoon.
ELIZABETH
I’ll be staying at the hotel
JUDY
Don’t forget the staff meeting tomorrow. Nine am sharp.
Judy leaves. Elizabeth leans against the door, her forehead bumping on it. Lynne slides in the partially open door. She is in her mid-thirties long black curls intermixed with tiny braids and intensely brown eyes, which sparkle with humor and old time wisdom.
LYNNE
Beating up on yourself won’t help.
Elizabeth backs away from the door. Lynne opens it further.
Lynne Mason. Psychologist. Parapsychologist. Neighbor extraordinaire.
ELIZABETH
How nice.
LYNNE
So you know. Bathrooms are around the corner on the left. Break room slash conference room further down on the right. Hum. You have your own frig. That’s one way to suck up. My office and lab is 104 and 105. Michael Scott, famous historian is in 106. Need anything. Just ask.
Lynne turns to walk out the door.
ELIZABETH
That’s it?
LYNNE
Darlin’ you just spend most of the day with Madam Judy, you can’t handle any else.
ELIZABETH
Persistent bitch isn’t she.
LYNNE
With selective hearing. If you’re smart you’ll run now. She wants “the famous” writer to stay. Madam Judy always gets what she wants.
ELIZABETH
This will be a learning experience for her.
LYNNE
It’ll be fun to watch. From a safe distance. Later.
Lynne returns to her office. Elizabeth closes the door. She walks to the window and stares at the fountain.
INT: SHANE AND MICHAEL’S BEDROOM: LATE AFTERNOON
The sun shines through the curtains, making a pattern on the foot of the bed. Both Michael and Shane are asleep. Michael is dreaming.
INT: MICHAEL AND SHANE‘S BEDROOM: DREAMTIME
Michael hears a small boy giggling and a woman laughing. He gets out of bed and follows the sound out of the room.
INT: HALLWAY: DREAMTIME
Michael follows the sounds to the hidden room; he stops at the door. The hidden room is fresh and clean, filled with fresh flowers and bright sunshine. A toddler is being rocked by a woman in her late teens. She is dressed in the style of the late 1920’s. Her hair worn long and free, she is a shapely young woman with laughing eyes and an easy smile. The woman physically resembles Shane. Yet there is a joy and incense in her that is lacking in Shane.
MICHAEL
Sara Jane.
They notice him for the first time. The toddler calls him Daddy. Sara Jane turns and smiles at him. He runs to her, embracing them both.
Why did you leave me?
INT: HALLWAY: LATE AFTERNOON
SHANE
Michael? Michael, where are you?
INT: HIDDEN BEDROOM: DREAMTIME
Michael looks toward the door as Shane walks into the doorway. The image of an older woman superimposes itself on the younger. The image’s otherwise beautiful features are distorted by rage and hatred. She is taller and more shapely than Shane, yet their posture and body language are the same. He stands up to face her.
SHANE/IMAGE
What are you doing?
Michael snaps awake.
INT: HIDDEN BEDROOM: REAL TIME-LATE AFTERNOON
Michael snaps awake. He is standing beside the rocker.
SHANE
(Angry)
What are you doing in here?
MICHAEL
I don’t know. I must have been sleep walking
SHANE
You never did that before.
MICHAEL
There was woman and a little boy. He called me daddy.
SHANE
Aunt Judy has friends who can find us a nice house in town.
MICHAEL
(Looking at his watch)
Ohmygod! The office closes in fifteen minutes. I forgot my schedule.
He pushes past her.
INT: MICHAEL AND SHANE’S BEDROOM: LATE AFTERNOON
Michael runs in and starts dressing. Shane follows more slowly and sits on the bed.
SHANE
I’ll call. You can pick it up tomorrow.
MICHAEL
And break one of Madam Judy’s precious rules.
SHANE
I wish you wouldn’t call her that. She’s my aunt.
MICHAEL
She may be your aunt but I’m no longer the star on campus. I haven’t written a new book in five years.
SHANE
Come back to bed and I’ll write you a note.
MICHAEL
Be back so fast you won’t have a chance to miss me.
SHANE
Too late.
Michael quickly kisses her and runs out of the room.
INT: RAMSDELL BUILDING HALLWAY: LATE AFTERNOON
Elizabeth knocks on Lynne’s office doorway.
LYNNE
(From inside)
Come in.
Elizabeth opens the door.
ELIZABETH
(Holding up two fingers)
Peace.
LYNNE
Were we at war?
ELIZABETH
I’m usually not such a bitch.
LYNNE
I understand. Have a seat.
Elizabeth walks in
INT: LYNNE’S OFFICE: LATE AFTERNOON
Elizabeth sits in the chair opposite Lynne’s.
LYNNE
Have you had a chance to see much of our little hamlet?
ELIZABETH
Nice old houses. Lots of history. Reminds me of a town I created in one of my novels. A woman killed all the people who hurt her son.
LYNNE
Did she get away with it?
ELIZABETH
Not really. When all was said and done, none of their deaths took away any of her pain. Have you found many ghosts?
LYNNE
Some. Hauntings aren’t always entities. Usually it’s just pent up memories working themselves out.
ELIZABETH
Most of my friends believe in ghosts.
LYNNE
Don’t you?
ELIZABETH
I don’t know. I believe once it’s over, it’s over and time to move on.
LYNNE
Sounds like a story.
ELIZABETH
The shortened version. I was married to the man of my dreams. We planned to explore the world--to never set down roots or gather baggage. But then he changed. He wanted the house, kids, and the stuff. I never wanted kids. He put down roots. I got claustrophobic.
LYNNE
Everyone needs a home base.
ELIZABETH
(Shrugs)
I bought a house. My mother and two nieces live in it. I visit and rest up. Usually after a couple of weeks the walls start closing in.
LYNNE
So what are you doing in a place where the grass yawns as it comes up?
ELIZABETH
I promised a friend.
LYNNE
Must be some friend.
ELIZABETH
Couldn’t have done it without him. So what’s your story. How did a Parapsychologist end up in back water USA?
LYNNE
I was born here. The nerd that everyone picked on. I escaped to college. Graduate top ten of my class, thank you very much. Dual majored in Psychology and Parapsychology, with a minor in Electronics.
ELIZABETH
That’s some combination.
Lynne shrugs.
So how did you end up back here?
LYNNE
I was working at the Parapsychology Research Institute. Amanda Ramsdell had a problem. She called. The Institute sent Dave and me.
ELIZABETH
Dave?
LYNNE
A highly evolved soul with cute buns who makes my heart goes pitter-pat. We solved Amanda’s problem. I fell in love with Dave. Dave falls in love with the area. Amanda is impressed with our work and wants to help. The two of them convince the Institute that this would be a wonderful place for an annex. They agree. We set up a lab and classes. For a while we both investigated hauntings. But I had a problem a few months ago and lost my nerve. So now Dave goes on his own. It’s a way of doing research and giving back for our many blessings. He travels. I stay here and compile the data from him and others like us.
(Pointing around the room at the equipment)
Between Amanda and the Institute, this building and the program are fully funded. It’s totally independent. It drives Madam Judy crazed.
ELIZABETH
That must be fun to watch.
LYNNE
(Checking her watch)
I have to do a favor for a friend. Do you want to have dinner?
ELIZABETH
Where do you want me to meet you?
LYNNE
My house. I love to cook and with Dave away I’ve been living on take out.
(Rapidly writing down her address)
Here. Give me a couple of hours.
ELIZABETH
(Taking the piece of paper)
Do you want me to bring anything?
LYNNE
Just your appetite.
INT: HIDDEN BEDROOM: LATE AFTERNOON
Shane nervously takes a few steps into the room. She looks around. It’s quiet. She walks to the closet and opens it. Clothes from the 1920’s are still hanging in it. She touches them. Taking one out, she holds it up and looks at herself in the mirror. The crack distorts her image. Tossing the dress on the bed, she smugly picks up the silver hairbrush and brushes her hair. The rocker slowly starts moving. She sees the image in the mirror. Setting the brush down, she slowly turns to look at it. The window slams open. Shane screams and runs to the door. It slams shut before she can reach it. She pulls on the knob. It moves easily but the door won’t open. She screams. The curtains blow into the room. The rocker creaks. Shane turns around.
INT: OFFICE BUILDING HALLWAY: LATE AFTERNOON
Lynne is picking up her mail. Michael runs in. The office door is locked.
MICHAEL
(Punching the door)
DAMN!
LYNNE
Hey, Cute One. Looking for this?
(Holding up a folder)
Didn’t want Madam Judy to spank.
MICHAEL
Thanks.
They walk toward each other. Lynne gives Michael the folder
I need to talk to you.
LYNNE
I know that tone. What did Shane do now?
MICHAEL
Please don’t.
LYNNE
That tone usually means you need my help cleaning up after her.
MICHAEL
That room I told you about. The one that was part of the original house, not the additions from the second marriage.
LYNNE
I haven’t had a chance to ask Amanda about it.
MICHAEL
I found it. I-I couldn’t wait.
LYNNE
Michael you didn’t!
MICHAEL
That’s what Shane said.
LYNNE
If you’re going to get nasty, I’m leaving.
MICHAEL
You would think it’d be all dusty. Full of cobwebs. It isn’t. The bed’s made. The dressers are neat. It’s like it was closed up last week. Could you bring your equipment and check it out for me?
LYNNE
I’d gotten better readings if I had been there.
MICHAEL
How about tomorrow? After the meeting?
LYNNE
What’s the rush now? Something jump out at you?
MICHAEL
No, but--
LYNNE
Shane will have a fit.
MICHAEL
She’s spending the day with her mother.
LYNNE
So I won’t have to deal with a jealous tirade?
MICHAEL
Swear.
LYNNE
(Walking toward the exit)
We’ll work out the details tomorrow. I’m having dinner with the new star on campus.
MICHAEL
What’s she like?
LYNNE
Skittish. See you later Cute One.
INT: HIDDEN BEDROOM: LATE AFTERNOON
Shane is curled up in the corner; her back pressed against the door. She is watching the rocker sway back and forth. A male apparition dressed in 1920’s lumberjack clothing, walks through the closed door. He is in his early twenties. He is unshaven and more than a little drunk. Sadly he walks around the room humming the same tune over and over. Terrified, Shane watches unable to move.
RANDOLPH
Sara Jane. Where are you? I need you.
(Slumping in the rocker)
I’ve betrayed you.
Sara Jane’s ghost appears in the mirror.
SARA JANE
You mustn’t cry.
RANDOLPH
I was going to take Randy to your sister. Amanda’s young, but she loves him. She’ll be marrying Leonard soon. He would be safe and happy with them.
SARA JANE
Our son needs his father.
RANDOLPH
Audrey’s pregnant. I only married her so she would care for him. I couldn’t loose you both. I tried to love her. But I can’t! She knows I only love you. She so jealous. I was going to join you...but now...Audrey doesn’t have any family. No one to care for her.
SARA JANE
Or your child. It’s all right to want to love him or her. It’s natural to love your children. It’s one reason I stay close. Audrey loves you. It hurt her to know you don’t love her back. Maybe I should leave.
RANDOLPH
No! I forbid it! If you love me, you’ll wait for me.
AUDREY
(Screaming from the doorway)
Blasphemy!
The apparition of a stern woman in her late twenties stands at Shane’s feet. She is tall and voluptuous.
RANDOLPH
Audrey don’t.
AUDREY
(Making the sign of the cross)
A devil.
RANDOLPH
Sara Jane’s my wife.
AUDREY
I’m your wife!
SARA JANE
I’ve only stayed to protect my son. You don’t sing to him enough.
AUDREY
I won’t listen to you. You’re dead.
(To Randolph)
I’ll get the priest to exorcise this house.
RANDOLPH
No!
AUDREY
We’ll never be happy while she’s here. I love you. Please darling think of our child.
RANDOLPH
I am. I don’t love you. I love her. If you do anything to make her spirit leave his house, child or no, I’ll cut you out of my will, give my son to his Aunt Amanda and put a bullet in my head. You will have nothing.
AUDREY
Love or not, I am still the mother of your child. No matter where you go or what you do, I will always own you. Nothing you can do will change that.
The angle of the sun reaches the point where it floods the room with light. The apparitions disappear. Shane is alone. She reaches up and turns the knob. The door opens easily. She runs out of the room.
by Theresa Chaze
US copyright number: TXu1-167-991
INT: HALLWAY: MID-AFTERNOON
Michael tapes the wall with a hammer, marking with an “X” where he hears a hollow sound. He is a middle-aged man, who looks more like he should be swinging an ax cutting down forest than a scholar teaching college history. His brown hair is held back in a ponytail. His brown eyes are determined. Using a crowbar, he pries the panels from the wall, exposing a door. He drops the crowbar and turns the doorknob. The door slowly creaks open. The room is dark and musty. The door hits the wall behind it. Michael stands in the entrance, framed in the hallway light. He takes the flashlight from his back pocket and shines it around the room, revealing part of the four poster bed. A slight breeze blows past. He doesn’t notice.
INT: BEDROOM: MID-AFTERNOON
Stepping further into the room, the beam hit the dusty glass of a dressing table mirror; it is cracked. The light reflects on a rocker, which is moving as if someone has just gotten out of it. Michael stops its motion, scanning the light around the room. He is alone. Narrow bands of sunlight shine through the shutters. Directing the beam toward the window, he sets down the flashlight. He opens the shutters. Sunlight filters through the dust and overgrown ivy on the outside. He tries to open the window; it’s nailed shut. He turns and surveys the room. Shane is standing in the doorway, her hands on her hips. Long auburn hair and delicate featured, Shane gives off the aura of being a much larger, stronger woman, yet she is very sensuous in her movements. She is in her late twenties-early thirties.
MICHAEL
Shit!
SHANE
(Angrily)
What did you do?
MICHAEL
I told you it was here.
(Trying to pull her into the room)
Come help me explore!
SHANE
Mike this isn’t our house. We said wallpaper, paint!
MICHAEL
She’ll be happy we found it.
SHANE
It was boarded up for a reason.
MICHAEL
Ghosts, maybe?
(Bouncing on the bed)
Let’s have an adventure.
INT: HALLWAY: MID-AFTERNOON
SHANE
(Running down the hallway)
No!
MICHAEL
(Following)
Shane!
He catches up to her at the top of the stairs.
What’s the matter?
SHANE
I hate this house!
MICHAEL
It’s perfect for us.
SHANE
It’s too big. It’s too far out. It’s too old.
MICHAEL
You have your own studio. The acoustics of the ballroom are fabulous for your band. Not only is it a great place to rehearse, but with a few modifications it could be a recording studio.
SHANE
It gives me the creeps!
MICHAEL
That’ll change once we make it ours. Besides what ghost would stay after one of my student-faculty parties?
SHANE
(Pouting)
Is that supposed to make me feel better?
MICHAEL
No. This is.
He kisses her, gently pulling her back down the hall.
SHANE
(Resists)
Not in that bed.
MICHAEL
Our bed.
She kisses him and they go to their bedroom.
EXT: COLLEGE CAMPUS: MID-AFTERNOON
Judy Olson is showing Elizabeth Downing around the Bellow’s University Campus. It is a medium size college in a rural setting. Most of the buildings are from the forties and fifties. However the football stadium and the Ramsdell Building stand out; not only are they the newest, but the do not conform to the rest of the structures. A woman in her mid to late sixties, Judy is a determined woman. Perfectly dressed in the latest designer fashion, she is very used to getting what she wants and is willing to bulldoze any opposition. Casually and comfortable dressed, Elizabeth is secure in her own self. A woman in her mid-forties, she no longer has to prove herself. She is clearly disinterested in anything Judy has to say. Instead her attention is absorbed by her surroundings.
JUDY
The fall term starts in two weeks. We have staff meetings in my office every week. Your department meets on Thursday.
ELIZABETH
Fine.
JUDY
Tomorrow at nine am is the first general staff meeting. Mitchell hall. Room 102.
They walk past an elaborate fountain. Elizabeth stops.
I’ll introduce you then.
ELIZABETH
It’s beautiful. Sara Jane Bellows Memorial?
JUDY
(Irritated)
My father’s first wife. When he created the university, he insisted on the ugly thing.
ELIZABETH
He must have loved her very much.
JUDY
(Walking toward the Ramsdell building)
Saturday is the Annual Bellows Ball. It’s a fundraiser.
Elizabeth lingers at the fountain. She walks around it, stopping to stare at the mother and child in the center. She notices the inscription that runs around the edge that reads “Love that is not forgotten never dies. You remain a part of me as I remain a part of you. Each moment we shared shall remain in my heart until we are again reunited.”
(Annoyed)
Ms Downing! Your office is this way.
ELIZABETH
How can you call it ugly?
JUDY
As I was saying. The Bellows Ball is on Saturday. This year we’re doing a period theme. The logging era. It’ll be great fun.
INT: OFFICE BUILDING HALLWAY: MID-AFTERNOON
Judy and Elizabeth walk in.
ELIZABETH
I’ll try to be there.
JUDY
The staff is required to come.
(Unlocking the first door on the left)
I made sure it was in your contract. The Theatre Department has costumes that are suitable.
ELIZABETH
You are very thorough.
JUDY
(Opening the door)
This is your office.
ELIZABETH
Computer. Fax. Refrigerator. Bit much for a temp.
JUDY
I’ll convince you to stay.
ELIZABETH
That won’t happen.
JUDY
A writer of your caliber--
ELIZABETH
You mean fame.
JUDY
Would be very good for our students. Coyote Springs is a wonderful place to settle down.
ELIZABETH
If you’re into that sort of thing.
JUDY
Skiing winter and summer. Swimming. Clean air. Good, wholesome family people.
ELIZABETH
Do you have a copy of my teaching schedule?
JUDY
It’s on your desk. You were in such a demand we had to add a few classes and one more workshop.
ELIZABETH
I’m only contracted for three classes and two workshops. With a limit of fifteen students per workshop.
JUDY
We just assumed you wouldn’t mind. You’ll have an assistant.
ELIZABETH
Why would you assume that?
JUDY
You wouldn’t want to disappoint your fans.
ELIZABETH
I’m here to teach writing skills. I sign autographs at bookstores.
JUDY
Would you consider the extra classes?
ELIZABETH
Let’s understand each other right off. I never wanted to be a teacher nor will I be here longer than the one term. I’m here doing a friend a favor. Nothing more. Your brother took a chance on me twenty years ago by publishing my first novel. He asked me to help boost enrollment by teaching a term and I never forget a kindness.
JUDY
I arranged for you to see a few houses that are available tomorrow afternoon.
ELIZABETH
I’ll be staying at the hotel
JUDY
Don’t forget the staff meeting tomorrow. Nine am sharp.
Judy leaves. Elizabeth leans against the door, her forehead bumping on it. Lynne slides in the partially open door. She is in her mid-thirties long black curls intermixed with tiny braids and intensely brown eyes, which sparkle with humor and old time wisdom.
LYNNE
Beating up on yourself won’t help.
Elizabeth backs away from the door. Lynne opens it further.
Lynne Mason. Psychologist. Parapsychologist. Neighbor extraordinaire.
ELIZABETH
How nice.
LYNNE
So you know. Bathrooms are around the corner on the left. Break room slash conference room further down on the right. Hum. You have your own frig. That’s one way to suck up. My office and lab is 104 and 105. Michael Scott, famous historian is in 106. Need anything. Just ask.
Lynne turns to walk out the door.
ELIZABETH
That’s it?
LYNNE
Darlin’ you just spend most of the day with Madam Judy, you can’t handle any else.
ELIZABETH
Persistent bitch isn’t she.
LYNNE
With selective hearing. If you’re smart you’ll run now. She wants “the famous” writer to stay. Madam Judy always gets what she wants.
ELIZABETH
This will be a learning experience for her.
LYNNE
It’ll be fun to watch. From a safe distance. Later.
Lynne returns to her office. Elizabeth closes the door. She walks to the window and stares at the fountain.
INT: SHANE AND MICHAEL’S BEDROOM: LATE AFTERNOON
The sun shines through the curtains, making a pattern on the foot of the bed. Both Michael and Shane are asleep. Michael is dreaming.
INT: MICHAEL AND SHANE‘S BEDROOM: DREAMTIME
Michael hears a small boy giggling and a woman laughing. He gets out of bed and follows the sound out of the room.
INT: HALLWAY: DREAMTIME
Michael follows the sounds to the hidden room; he stops at the door. The hidden room is fresh and clean, filled with fresh flowers and bright sunshine. A toddler is being rocked by a woman in her late teens. She is dressed in the style of the late 1920’s. Her hair worn long and free, she is a shapely young woman with laughing eyes and an easy smile. The woman physically resembles Shane. Yet there is a joy and incense in her that is lacking in Shane.
MICHAEL
Sara Jane.
They notice him for the first time. The toddler calls him Daddy. Sara Jane turns and smiles at him. He runs to her, embracing them both.
Why did you leave me?
INT: HALLWAY: LATE AFTERNOON
SHANE
Michael? Michael, where are you?
INT: HIDDEN BEDROOM: DREAMTIME
Michael looks toward the door as Shane walks into the doorway. The image of an older woman superimposes itself on the younger. The image’s otherwise beautiful features are distorted by rage and hatred. She is taller and more shapely than Shane, yet their posture and body language are the same. He stands up to face her.
SHANE/IMAGE
What are you doing?
Michael snaps awake.
INT: HIDDEN BEDROOM: REAL TIME-LATE AFTERNOON
Michael snaps awake. He is standing beside the rocker.
SHANE
(Angry)
What are you doing in here?
MICHAEL
I don’t know. I must have been sleep walking
SHANE
You never did that before.
MICHAEL
There was woman and a little boy. He called me daddy.
SHANE
Aunt Judy has friends who can find us a nice house in town.
MICHAEL
(Looking at his watch)
Ohmygod! The office closes in fifteen minutes. I forgot my schedule.
He pushes past her.
INT: MICHAEL AND SHANE’S BEDROOM: LATE AFTERNOON
Michael runs in and starts dressing. Shane follows more slowly and sits on the bed.
SHANE
I’ll call. You can pick it up tomorrow.
MICHAEL
And break one of Madam Judy’s precious rules.
SHANE
I wish you wouldn’t call her that. She’s my aunt.
MICHAEL
She may be your aunt but I’m no longer the star on campus. I haven’t written a new book in five years.
SHANE
Come back to bed and I’ll write you a note.
MICHAEL
Be back so fast you won’t have a chance to miss me.
SHANE
Too late.
Michael quickly kisses her and runs out of the room.
INT: RAMSDELL BUILDING HALLWAY: LATE AFTERNOON
Elizabeth knocks on Lynne’s office doorway.
LYNNE
(From inside)
Come in.
Elizabeth opens the door.
ELIZABETH
(Holding up two fingers)
Peace.
LYNNE
Were we at war?
ELIZABETH
I’m usually not such a bitch.
LYNNE
I understand. Have a seat.
Elizabeth walks in
INT: LYNNE’S OFFICE: LATE AFTERNOON
Elizabeth sits in the chair opposite Lynne’s.
LYNNE
Have you had a chance to see much of our little hamlet?
ELIZABETH
Nice old houses. Lots of history. Reminds me of a town I created in one of my novels. A woman killed all the people who hurt her son.
LYNNE
Did she get away with it?
ELIZABETH
Not really. When all was said and done, none of their deaths took away any of her pain. Have you found many ghosts?
LYNNE
Some. Hauntings aren’t always entities. Usually it’s just pent up memories working themselves out.
ELIZABETH
Most of my friends believe in ghosts.
LYNNE
Don’t you?
ELIZABETH
I don’t know. I believe once it’s over, it’s over and time to move on.
LYNNE
Sounds like a story.
ELIZABETH
The shortened version. I was married to the man of my dreams. We planned to explore the world--to never set down roots or gather baggage. But then he changed. He wanted the house, kids, and the stuff. I never wanted kids. He put down roots. I got claustrophobic.
LYNNE
Everyone needs a home base.
ELIZABETH
(Shrugs)
I bought a house. My mother and two nieces live in it. I visit and rest up. Usually after a couple of weeks the walls start closing in.
LYNNE
So what are you doing in a place where the grass yawns as it comes up?
ELIZABETH
I promised a friend.
LYNNE
Must be some friend.
ELIZABETH
Couldn’t have done it without him. So what’s your story. How did a Parapsychologist end up in back water USA?
LYNNE
I was born here. The nerd that everyone picked on. I escaped to college. Graduate top ten of my class, thank you very much. Dual majored in Psychology and Parapsychology, with a minor in Electronics.
ELIZABETH
That’s some combination.
Lynne shrugs.
So how did you end up back here?
LYNNE
I was working at the Parapsychology Research Institute. Amanda Ramsdell had a problem. She called. The Institute sent Dave and me.
ELIZABETH
Dave?
LYNNE
A highly evolved soul with cute buns who makes my heart goes pitter-pat. We solved Amanda’s problem. I fell in love with Dave. Dave falls in love with the area. Amanda is impressed with our work and wants to help. The two of them convince the Institute that this would be a wonderful place for an annex. They agree. We set up a lab and classes. For a while we both investigated hauntings. But I had a problem a few months ago and lost my nerve. So now Dave goes on his own. It’s a way of doing research and giving back for our many blessings. He travels. I stay here and compile the data from him and others like us.
(Pointing around the room at the equipment)
Between Amanda and the Institute, this building and the program are fully funded. It’s totally independent. It drives Madam Judy crazed.
ELIZABETH
That must be fun to watch.
LYNNE
(Checking her watch)
I have to do a favor for a friend. Do you want to have dinner?
ELIZABETH
Where do you want me to meet you?
LYNNE
My house. I love to cook and with Dave away I’ve been living on take out.
(Rapidly writing down her address)
Here. Give me a couple of hours.
ELIZABETH
(Taking the piece of paper)
Do you want me to bring anything?
LYNNE
Just your appetite.
INT: HIDDEN BEDROOM: LATE AFTERNOON
Shane nervously takes a few steps into the room. She looks around. It’s quiet. She walks to the closet and opens it. Clothes from the 1920’s are still hanging in it. She touches them. Taking one out, she holds it up and looks at herself in the mirror. The crack distorts her image. Tossing the dress on the bed, she smugly picks up the silver hairbrush and brushes her hair. The rocker slowly starts moving. She sees the image in the mirror. Setting the brush down, she slowly turns to look at it. The window slams open. Shane screams and runs to the door. It slams shut before she can reach it. She pulls on the knob. It moves easily but the door won’t open. She screams. The curtains blow into the room. The rocker creaks. Shane turns around.
INT: OFFICE BUILDING HALLWAY: LATE AFTERNOON
Lynne is picking up her mail. Michael runs in. The office door is locked.
MICHAEL
(Punching the door)
DAMN!
LYNNE
Hey, Cute One. Looking for this?
(Holding up a folder)
Didn’t want Madam Judy to spank.
MICHAEL
Thanks.
They walk toward each other. Lynne gives Michael the folder
I need to talk to you.
LYNNE
I know that tone. What did Shane do now?
MICHAEL
Please don’t.
LYNNE
That tone usually means you need my help cleaning up after her.
MICHAEL
That room I told you about. The one that was part of the original house, not the additions from the second marriage.
LYNNE
I haven’t had a chance to ask Amanda about it.
MICHAEL
I found it. I-I couldn’t wait.
LYNNE
Michael you didn’t!
MICHAEL
That’s what Shane said.
LYNNE
If you’re going to get nasty, I’m leaving.
MICHAEL
You would think it’d be all dusty. Full of cobwebs. It isn’t. The bed’s made. The dressers are neat. It’s like it was closed up last week. Could you bring your equipment and check it out for me?
LYNNE
I’d gotten better readings if I had been there.
MICHAEL
How about tomorrow? After the meeting?
LYNNE
What’s the rush now? Something jump out at you?
MICHAEL
No, but--
LYNNE
Shane will have a fit.
MICHAEL
She’s spending the day with her mother.
LYNNE
So I won’t have to deal with a jealous tirade?
MICHAEL
Swear.
LYNNE
(Walking toward the exit)
We’ll work out the details tomorrow. I’m having dinner with the new star on campus.
MICHAEL
What’s she like?
LYNNE
Skittish. See you later Cute One.
INT: HIDDEN BEDROOM: LATE AFTERNOON
Shane is curled up in the corner; her back pressed against the door. She is watching the rocker sway back and forth. A male apparition dressed in 1920’s lumberjack clothing, walks through the closed door. He is in his early twenties. He is unshaven and more than a little drunk. Sadly he walks around the room humming the same tune over and over. Terrified, Shane watches unable to move.
RANDOLPH
Sara Jane. Where are you? I need you.
(Slumping in the rocker)
I’ve betrayed you.
Sara Jane’s ghost appears in the mirror.
SARA JANE
You mustn’t cry.
RANDOLPH
I was going to take Randy to your sister. Amanda’s young, but she loves him. She’ll be marrying Leonard soon. He would be safe and happy with them.
SARA JANE
Our son needs his father.
RANDOLPH
Audrey’s pregnant. I only married her so she would care for him. I couldn’t loose you both. I tried to love her. But I can’t! She knows I only love you. She so jealous. I was going to join you...but now...Audrey doesn’t have any family. No one to care for her.
SARA JANE
Or your child. It’s all right to want to love him or her. It’s natural to love your children. It’s one reason I stay close. Audrey loves you. It hurt her to know you don’t love her back. Maybe I should leave.
RANDOLPH
No! I forbid it! If you love me, you’ll wait for me.
AUDREY
(Screaming from the doorway)
Blasphemy!
The apparition of a stern woman in her late twenties stands at Shane’s feet. She is tall and voluptuous.
RANDOLPH
Audrey don’t.
AUDREY
(Making the sign of the cross)
A devil.
RANDOLPH
Sara Jane’s my wife.
AUDREY
I’m your wife!
SARA JANE
I’ve only stayed to protect my son. You don’t sing to him enough.
AUDREY
I won’t listen to you. You’re dead.
(To Randolph)
I’ll get the priest to exorcise this house.
RANDOLPH
No!
AUDREY
We’ll never be happy while she’s here. I love you. Please darling think of our child.
RANDOLPH
I am. I don’t love you. I love her. If you do anything to make her spirit leave his house, child or no, I’ll cut you out of my will, give my son to his Aunt Amanda and put a bullet in my head. You will have nothing.
AUDREY
Love or not, I am still the mother of your child. No matter where you go or what you do, I will always own you. Nothing you can do will change that.
The angle of the sun reaches the point where it floods the room with light. The apparitions disappear. Shane is alone. She reaches up and turns the knob. The door opens easily. She runs out of the room.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Virtual Book Tour: Politics, Spiritual Healing, fantasy and Romance
Virtual book tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion continues! All authors on tour in January will be giving away FREE incentives if you buy their books by any online book store, including publisher's websites. Click here for more information!
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Anita Hackley-Lambert, author of the biography, F.H.M. MURRAY: FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF A FORGOTTEN PIONEER FOR CIVIL JUSTICE (BookSurge Publishing, Aug. ‘07) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books!
Thomas D. Kuiper, author of the current events book, I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A YANKEES FAN: HILLARY CLINTON IN HER OWN WORDS (World Ahead Media, April 06) will be stopping off at AgainstHillary. com!
Judi Moreo, author of YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH ACHIEVEMENT JOURNAL (Stephens Press, Dec. 07) will be stopping off at It's Only Ink!
Carole Whang Schutter, author of the historical romance novel, SEPTEMBER DAWN (Author House, June 07) will be stopping off at Inspired Author!
Hazel Statham, author of the historical romance novel, MY DEAREST FRIEND (Wings ePress, Jan. 08) will be stopping off at Storycrafters!
Amanda Young, author of the personal memoir, SILENT PRISONER (BookSurge, Nov. 07), will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Kathleen Willey, author of the nonfiction title, TARGET: CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON (World Ahead Media, Nov. 07) will be stopping off at WorldNetDaily!
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Anita Hackley-Lambert, author of the biography, F.H.M. MURRAY: FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF A FORGOTTEN PIONEER FOR CIVIL JUSTICE (BookSurge Publishing, Aug. ‘07) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books!
Thomas D. Kuiper, author of the current events book, I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A YANKEES FAN: HILLARY CLINTON IN HER OWN WORDS (World Ahead Media, April 06) will be stopping off at AgainstHillary. com!
Judi Moreo, author of YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH ACHIEVEMENT JOURNAL (Stephens Press, Dec. 07) will be stopping off at It's Only Ink!
Carole Whang Schutter, author of the historical romance novel, SEPTEMBER DAWN (Author House, June 07) will be stopping off at Inspired Author!
Hazel Statham, author of the historical romance novel, MY DEAREST FRIEND (Wings ePress, Jan. 08) will be stopping off at Storycrafters!
Amanda Young, author of the personal memoir, SILENT PRISONER (BookSurge, Nov. 07), will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Kathleen Willey, author of the nonfiction title, TARGET: CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON (World Ahead Media, Nov. 07) will be stopping off at WorldNetDaily!
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Friday, December 21, 2007
Virtual Book Tour: Magical Fantasy Novels For Adult--Explore Your Dark Passions
Paperback Writer hosts Theresa Chaze today at http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com/. Read Rebecca's interview of Ms Chaze. In addition, you are invited to add comments and ask the author questions. When you leave a comment, you are automatic entered to win a copy of Awakening the Dragon-Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy.
Magical Fantasy Novels for Adults--Be Wicked if You Dare
Whether in books or our own mind as children we were able to unashamedly walk in the realms of fantasy, going wherever our imaginations took us. As adults were expected to put away childish things for more intellectual material. Guilty we secretly brought home Harry Potter, The Golden Compass, and the many others to once again enjoy other realms and allow our imaginations free reign. Yet like all stories intended for children, adults found that the plots were something missing. No longer did the simple tales of innocence captivate us as they did in days gone by. Instead, we longed for the passionate and mystical encounters in this world and others. Theresa Chaze's Dragon Clan Trilogy is magical fantasy series that is not for the faint of heart. Filled with magic, suspense and passion, the residents of Coyote Springs will entice and frighten you as they face challenges that come from within and without This series are for those who want to explore the guilty pleasures of their dark side while trying to keep their honor untarnished and heal old wounds.
Awakening the Dragon--Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (978-0-9798406-0-9) is a story of magic, suspense and karmic justice combine in a tale of horror. Rachael moves to Coyote Springs to find a home and open her bookstore. Instead, she becomes the catalyst in exposing a murder and the target of a violent cult. She is forced to awaken her dragon spirit prematurely to save herself and all she loves. Will she be able to control the power of the dragon as it rises giving her the power to save all she loves or will the flames from within destroy her?
Dragon Domain--Book Two of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (978-0-9798406-1-6) Cheyenne and Celeste came to Coyote Springs to save a child; instead, Cheyenne found a home. With the help of their new friend, Jane, they created a spiritual sanctuary. But when Celeste stopped running, her past caught up with her. Dominic arrived with promises of love and passion. Instead of love, he reawakened Celeste’s dark side, turning her against those she loved the most. With the aid of the dragons, Cheyenne was barely able to ward off their first attack. With each soul they bound to them, Celeste and Dominic’s greed and hatred grew until they would not settle for less than totally destroying Cheyenne and all she loves. How do you protect yourself from someone who knows how to steal your soul?
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Magical Fantasy Virtual Book Tour Filled with Suspense, Romance and Healing
Virtual book tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion continues! All authors on tour in December will be giving away FREE copies of their books to a few lucky people who comment on their blog stops. Winners will be announced at www.virtualbooktoursforauthors.blogspot.com on December 31!
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Angela Benson, author of the christian fiction novel, THE AMEN SISTERS (Walk Worthy Press/Grand Central Publishing, Nov.˜07), will be stopping off at Buzz the Book!
Theresa Chaze, author of the magical fantasy novel, AWAKENING THE DRAGON (Valkyrie Publishing), will be stopping off at Pump Up Your Book Promotion!
Holly Fretwell, author of the nonfiction childrens book, THE SKY’S NOT FALLING (Kids Ahead Publishing), will be stopping off at Write What Inspires You!
Jean Hackensmith and Kathe Birch, authors of the time travel romance, THE ULTIMATE PASSAGE (Port Town Publishing, Sept.07) will be sharing her thoughts all week long at The Long and the Short of It and Love Romance and More!
Roberta Isleib, author of the psychological mystery murder novel, PREACHING TO THE CORPSE (Berkley Prime, Dec.07) will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Jim Melvin, author of book one of the DEATH WIZARD CHRONICLES epic fantasy series, THE PIT (Rain Publishing, Sept. 07) will be stopping off at Plug Your Book!
Sydney Molare, author of the christian fiction novel, DEVIL'S ORCHESTRA (Fishbowl International) will be stopping off at The Writer’s Life!
Cat Muldoon, author of the fantasy novel, RUE THE DAY (Wings Press, May 07) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books!
Nelson Pahl, author of the romantic fiction, BEE BALMS & BURGUNDY (Cafe Reverie Press, Sept.07) will be stopping off at Publishing Secrets of Authors!
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The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Angela Benson, author of the christian fiction novel, THE AMEN SISTERS (Walk Worthy Press/Grand Central Publishing, Nov.˜07), will be stopping off at Buzz the Book!
Theresa Chaze, author of the magical fantasy novel, AWAKENING THE DRAGON (Valkyrie Publishing), will be stopping off at Pump Up Your Book Promotion!
Holly Fretwell, author of the nonfiction childrens book, THE SKY’S NOT FALLING (Kids Ahead Publishing), will be stopping off at Write What Inspires You!
Jean Hackensmith and Kathe Birch, authors of the time travel romance, THE ULTIMATE PASSAGE (Port Town Publishing, Sept.07) will be sharing her thoughts all week long at The Long and the Short of It and Love Romance and More!
Roberta Isleib, author of the psychological mystery murder novel, PREACHING TO THE CORPSE (Berkley Prime, Dec.07) will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Jim Melvin, author of book one of the DEATH WIZARD CHRONICLES epic fantasy series, THE PIT (Rain Publishing, Sept. 07) will be stopping off at Plug Your Book!
Sydney Molare, author of the christian fiction novel, DEVIL'S ORCHESTRA (Fishbowl International) will be stopping off at The Writer’s Life!
Cat Muldoon, author of the fantasy novel, RUE THE DAY (Wings Press, May 07) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books!
Nelson Pahl, author of the romantic fiction, BEE BALMS & BURGUNDY (Cafe Reverie Press, Sept.07) will be stopping off at Publishing Secrets of Authors!
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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Magical Fantasy Sequel Not For The Faint Of Heart
Magical Fantasy Sequel Not For the Faint of Heart
Valkyrie Publishing announces the December 8 release of Dragon Domain--Book Two of the Dragon Clan Trilogy. Reminiscent of Anne McCaffrey, Marion Zimmer Bradley and J. K. Rowlings, Theresa Chaze continues the tale of the Dragon Clan with Dragon Domain--Book Two of the Dragon Clan Trilogy.
Dragon Domain (978-0-9798406-1-6) picks up the story several months and several miles down the road. Cheyenne and Celeste came to Coyote Springs to use their psychic gifts to find a missing child. They find the girl and made a new friend, Jane. Tired of rootless life, Cheyenne prays for a safe, stable home. With Jane's help, she find abandoned farm and decides to stay. Reluctantly, Celeste also remains. The threesome create a spiritual retreat that grows out of their shared wisdom, respect and sense of family. Cheyenne is happy for the first time since she awoke broken and bloody beneath the blinding desert sun. Celeste had saved her then, but soon after Dominic appears on their doorstep, Celeste once again turns to the dark arts. Instead of a savior, she becomes vicious enemy with knowledge of all her strengths and weaknesses. With the dragons' aid, she was barely able to ward off their initial attack. But with each dark soul Celeste and Dominic binds to them, their malevolence grows until they will not settle for less that destroying Cheyenne and all she loves. How do you protect yourself from someone knows exactly how to steal your soul?
Dragon Domain--Book Two of the Dragon Clan Trilogy is a book where all the magic works, the women are strong, and suspense is page turning. As residents of Coyote Springs are forced to face the challenges from within and without, the characters jump off the pages and invade your dreams. Not for the faint of heart, Dragon Domain is a tale of lust, passion, and old magic that no longer has a name known to man.
Therese Chaze draws her readers in from the first page and refuses to release them until the last word of this fantastic tale of witches, magic, love and betrayal. Set in the village of Coyote Springs, Dragon Domain is a book of lessons; lessons on love, forgiveness, and above all truth to oneself. In the grand traditions of Anne McCaffrey and Marion Zimmer Bradley, Therese Chaze captures the imagination as well as the heart of her readers. Dragon Domain is an open door to a world of wonder, and from the first page to the last, you will be hard pressed to put it down.
Linda Rucker, author
Monday, December 03, 2007
Virtual Book Tour: Theresa Chaze-magic, suspense and romance combined in a tale of horror
AWAKENING THE DRAGON VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '07
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0979840600/dorothythomps-20.html)Join magical fantasy author Theresa Chaze, author of AWAKENING THE DRAGON (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0979840600/dorothythomps-20.html), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tours (http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/virtualbooktours.html)!
Theresa Chaze has been described as a woman who has the courage to play with dragons. She is a Wiccan Priestess and Ordained Minister. In her fantasy world, magic, suspense and karmic justice combine in tales of horror. After being taken advantage of by two unethical publishers, she started Valkyrie Publishing. Not only does it publish her work, but also it helps other authors maintain control over their work and all the profits. Awakening the Dragon-Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy is the premier book of Valkyrie Publishing. Dragon Domain--Book Two of the Dragon Clan Trilogy will be available by Thanksgiving. She has also release an ebook of Shadows, Out of the Shadows and Into the Light; not only does it give accurate information about Wicca and Paganism, but also working rituals on how to find love, prosperity and protection. Her site address is www.theresachaze.com (http://www.theresachaze.com/).
AWAKENING THE DRAGON SYNOPSIS:
Unable to face the truth, Kevin buried it deep within. The tequila helped him remember. But by morning the skeletons were again locked deep within the closets of his mind. Until one night, he sat in the light of the full moon and prayed to the Goddesses. Believing himself to be too drunk to be heard, he asked for justice to be done. Only they heard and said, “So mote it be.” Only Kevin didn’t realize what he set in motion; instead of waiting for the justice to unfold, he turned to the dark forces for vengeance.
Rachael moved to Coyote Springs to fulfill the promise she made to the Goddesses. She came to find peace, but that is not what she found. Looking for a comfortable home for her fur-kids and herself to live she came across the listing for a small country cottage. The agent claimed the place was evil because a witch lived and died there. However the cottage opened is doors to her even though it had rejected many others, including Kevin who had inherited it after his grandmother. He warned her about the House of Christ’s attempts to purify it through fire. Rachael is certain her magic will protect her. With reservations, Kevin agrees to let her move in.
When Rachael refused to convert, the House of Christ attacked, but they were the ones who paid as the guardians of the cottage defended their new mistress. The police are suspicious of Rachael. The House of Christ claimed it was black magic; they vowed to put an end to Rachael’s evil. As Rachael comes closer to exposing the truth about the previous owner‘s murder, the violence escalates. To protect herself, her loved ones, Rachael is forced to awaken her powerful dragon spirit and channel its energy through her body. Only she does not have time to learn how to control her new gifts before the House of Christ once again attacks. She must confront them, without knowing if she can control the dragon energy enough to prevent it from consuming her.
AWAKENING THE DRAGON VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '07will officially begin on Dec. 3, 2007. If you would like to follow Theresa's tour and become eligible to win a free copy of her book, visit http://www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.co m/ (http://www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.com/) and comment on her tour stops. One lucky commenter will win a free copy of AWAKENING THE DRAGON at the end of the tour. All announcements of winners will be announced on December 31!
Here are my virtual book tour stops. Those who stop by will be entered into a contest to win a free copy. Please let others know about the tour.
thanks
Dec 3, Monday,
www.youdontknowjack.blogspot.com (http://www.youdontknowjack.blogspot.com/)
Dec 4, Tuesday
http://www.apenandfire.com (http://www.apenandfire.com/)
Dec 5, Wednesday
http://valleygirlmusings.blogspot.com (http://valleygirlmusings.blogspot.com/)
Dec 6, Thursday
http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com (http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/)
Dec 7, Friday
www.leesielis.blogspot.com (http://www.leesielis.blogspot.com/)
Dec 10, Monday
http://www.j-kaye-book-blog-blogspot.com (http://www.,j-kaye-book-blog-blogspot.com/)
Dec 11, Tuesday
www.thewriterslife.blogspot.com (http://www.thewriterslife.blogspot.com/)
Dec 13, Thursday
www.pumpupyouronlinebookpromotion.blogsp ot.com (http://www.pumpupyouronlinebookpromotion.blogspot.com/)
Dec 14, Friday
www.beyondthebooks.wordpress.com (http://www.beyondthebooks.wordpress.com/)
Dec 17, Monday
www.thestorybehindthebooks.blogspot.com (http://www.thestorybehindthebooks.blogspot.com/)
Dec 18, Tuesday
www.charleneleatherman.blogspot.com (http://www.charleneleatherman.blogspot.com/)
Dec 20, Thursday
www.plugyourbook.wordpress.com (http://www.plugyourbook.wordpress.com/)
Dec 28, Friday
Paperback Writer, http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com (http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com/)
Thank you,
Rebecca Camarena
Tour Coordinator, Pump Up Your Book Promotion
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com (http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/)
My writing blog: Paperback Writer
http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com (http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com/)
My character animal blog, Dogs Rule Cats Drool:
http://dogsrulecatsdrool.wordpress.com (http://dogsrulecatsdrool.wordpress.com/)
Theresa's virtual book tour is brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tours at http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/ (http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/).
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com (http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/)
(http://www.virtualbooktoursforauthors.blogspot.com/)
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0979840600/dorothythomps-20.html)Join magical fantasy author Theresa Chaze, author of AWAKENING THE DRAGON (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0979840600/dorothythomps-20.html), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tours (http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/virtualbooktours.html)!
Theresa Chaze has been described as a woman who has the courage to play with dragons. She is a Wiccan Priestess and Ordained Minister. In her fantasy world, magic, suspense and karmic justice combine in tales of horror. After being taken advantage of by two unethical publishers, she started Valkyrie Publishing. Not only does it publish her work, but also it helps other authors maintain control over their work and all the profits. Awakening the Dragon-Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy is the premier book of Valkyrie Publishing. Dragon Domain--Book Two of the Dragon Clan Trilogy will be available by Thanksgiving. She has also release an ebook of Shadows, Out of the Shadows and Into the Light; not only does it give accurate information about Wicca and Paganism, but also working rituals on how to find love, prosperity and protection. Her site address is www.theresachaze.com (http://www.theresachaze.com/).
AWAKENING THE DRAGON SYNOPSIS:
Unable to face the truth, Kevin buried it deep within. The tequila helped him remember. But by morning the skeletons were again locked deep within the closets of his mind. Until one night, he sat in the light of the full moon and prayed to the Goddesses. Believing himself to be too drunk to be heard, he asked for justice to be done. Only they heard and said, “So mote it be.” Only Kevin didn’t realize what he set in motion; instead of waiting for the justice to unfold, he turned to the dark forces for vengeance.
Rachael moved to Coyote Springs to fulfill the promise she made to the Goddesses. She came to find peace, but that is not what she found. Looking for a comfortable home for her fur-kids and herself to live she came across the listing for a small country cottage. The agent claimed the place was evil because a witch lived and died there. However the cottage opened is doors to her even though it had rejected many others, including Kevin who had inherited it after his grandmother. He warned her about the House of Christ’s attempts to purify it through fire. Rachael is certain her magic will protect her. With reservations, Kevin agrees to let her move in.
When Rachael refused to convert, the House of Christ attacked, but they were the ones who paid as the guardians of the cottage defended their new mistress. The police are suspicious of Rachael. The House of Christ claimed it was black magic; they vowed to put an end to Rachael’s evil. As Rachael comes closer to exposing the truth about the previous owner‘s murder, the violence escalates. To protect herself, her loved ones, Rachael is forced to awaken her powerful dragon spirit and channel its energy through her body. Only she does not have time to learn how to control her new gifts before the House of Christ once again attacks. She must confront them, without knowing if she can control the dragon energy enough to prevent it from consuming her.
AWAKENING THE DRAGON VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '07will officially begin on Dec. 3, 2007. If you would like to follow Theresa's tour and become eligible to win a free copy of her book, visit http://www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.co m/ (http://www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.com/) and comment on her tour stops. One lucky commenter will win a free copy of AWAKENING THE DRAGON at the end of the tour. All announcements of winners will be announced on December 31!
Here are my virtual book tour stops. Those who stop by will be entered into a contest to win a free copy. Please let others know about the tour.
thanks
Dec 3, Monday,
www.youdontknowjack.blogspot.com (http://www.youdontknowjack.blogspot.com/)
Dec 4, Tuesday
http://www.apenandfire.com (http://www.apenandfire.com/)
Dec 5, Wednesday
http://valleygirlmusings.blogspot.com (http://valleygirlmusings.blogspot.com/)
Dec 6, Thursday
http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com (http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/)
Dec 7, Friday
www.leesielis.blogspot.com (http://www.leesielis.blogspot.com/)
Dec 10, Monday
http://www.j-kaye-book-blog-blogspot.com (http://www.,j-kaye-book-blog-blogspot.com/)
Dec 11, Tuesday
www.thewriterslife.blogspot.com (http://www.thewriterslife.blogspot.com/)
Dec 13, Thursday
www.pumpupyouronlinebookpromotion.blogsp ot.com (http://www.pumpupyouronlinebookpromotion.blogspot.com/)
Dec 14, Friday
www.beyondthebooks.wordpress.com (http://www.beyondthebooks.wordpress.com/)
Dec 17, Monday
www.thestorybehindthebooks.blogspot.com (http://www.thestorybehindthebooks.blogspot.com/)
Dec 18, Tuesday
www.charleneleatherman.blogspot.com (http://www.charleneleatherman.blogspot.com/)
Dec 20, Thursday
www.plugyourbook.wordpress.com (http://www.plugyourbook.wordpress.com/)
Dec 28, Friday
Paperback Writer, http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com (http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com/)
Thank you,
Rebecca Camarena
Tour Coordinator, Pump Up Your Book Promotion
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com (http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/)
My writing blog: Paperback Writer
http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com (http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com/)
My character animal blog, Dogs Rule Cats Drool:
http://dogsrulecatsdrool.wordpress.com (http://dogsrulecatsdrool.wordpress.com/)
Theresa's virtual book tour is brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tours at http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/ (http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/).
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com (http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/)
(http://www.virtualbooktoursforauthors.blogspot.com/)
Monday, October 22, 2007
Awakening the Halloween Magic with suspense and Horror
Awakening the Dragon--Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy(9780979840609) is a story of magic, suspense and karmic justice combine in a tale of horror. Rachael moves to Coyote Springs to find a home and open her bookstore. Instead, she becomes the catalyst in exposing a murder and the target of a violent cult. She is forced to awaken her dragon spirit prematurely to save herself and all she loves. Will she be able to control the power of the dragon as it rises giving her the power to save all she loves or will the flames from within destroy her?
An excerpt:
But first she needed to insure the safety of her children and herself. She closed the door. Walking to the Eastern corner of the room, she raised her hands. "This room represents the entire house, the entire property. The powers of the East-beings of light, air, rain, thunder, lightening, wind. I ask you to attend to witness and protect my circle." Her hands came together in front of her forehead. She lowered them to her heart level. Moving to the Southern corner, she again lifted her arms. "The powers of the South-beings of fire, heat, the sun, the heavens above which shelters and protect us, keeping us warm and growing our food. I ask you to attend to witness and protect my circle." Her hands came together and she lowered them to her heart. She moved to the Western corner and raised her hands. "Powers of the West-thou who provides our water, our fish, the cleansing element of our bodies and our souls, you satisfy our thirst and calm our souls. I ask you to attend my circle to witness and protect." Her skin began to tingle with the energy she brought into the room.
The temperature dropped, them warmed as the electrical and gravitational levels fluctuated. Rachael walked to the Northern corner and raised her arms. "The beings of the North, I ask you to attend to witness and protect my circle. Like the Earth Mother be the grounding force that provides protection and comfort. You who gives us our homes, our food, and the love we all need to survive." Bringing her hands down, she turned and walked to the center of the room. "I have asked you here to witness my new home. I call it mine for me and my children-Tara, Merlin, and Ralph. We alone are residents here. All others are visitors. To be protected, yet we alone call this place home. From above and below and from all four directions, I encircle this house-my home, my yard, my car, myself and my children in the silver and golden healing lights so that we may be safe, secure and know we are well loved. I authorize whatever force necessary to protect the residents of this home, starting at first with minimal to deadly if necessary. I ask all deities present to insure the safety of me and mine."
The air charged. Heat radiated off the walls, like the hot waves off black top. The energy circulated from within and around her expanding to fill the room. She continued without knowing why. "I combine my energy and tradition with all those of light who have gone before. May we be joined, making each stronger exponentially. Where there was one, may there be two. Where there is two may there be the power and wisdom of four. Where there be four, may the power of sixteen do what must be done. And so it goes until all the beings of light work together as the whole." Through her mind's eye, she saw the energy in the room expand, filling the room, spilling out to fill the house and yard to the borders of the property. A column of light shot both upward, as a beacon, and downward, connecting them to the source. "Thank you for your blessings."
Up from the ground, another energy surged. For a moment, Rachael was frightened. It withdrew, returning more softly. It filled her heart with love. She saw an older woman. She was from the dream. Smiling, she walked to Rachael and placed a ring of iridescent flowers around her neck. She spread her arms wide. Bubbles of the same shiny energy floated down from the heavens, filling the house and the yard, building a solid fence around the property.
Rachael knew the bubbles pile high and energized the ground beneath them. She breathed it in and it filled her being with love and strength. The woman stepped away, fading into the energy around them. She opened her eyes. Knowing she had been blessed by the Earth Mother, herself; she bowed her head in gratitude. "Thank you, Mother."
You're welcome, daughter, whispered the wind. Call you new protectors. Spirits of the centuries of times long past, yet still now live on, I call you to be special protectors of this guardian and those she loves. Eyes that see all of the night I charge your claws and fangs to defend with all that is necessary to keep evil at bay.
Rachael heard them before her she saw them in her mind’s eye. Large and aware, she could see them manifest in the trees, shrubs and shadows around the cottage. Multi-shades of gold and green, their luminescent eyes rivaling the sunlight.
A single tiger leaped and landed before the woman. She reached out and stroked its head. He purred. Pointing to Rachael, she continued. “She is the guardian of this holy place.” She pointed at the suddenly quiet carrier. “These are her children. Let no harm come to them. Both day and night watch and defend. As it was before, you and the others have free reign. Do not wait for her to call. As you sense so shall you react.”
The golden eyes fixated on Rachael, sending shivers through her. Sensed his powerful spirit gently embracing her, getting to know her. He turned his head toward the carrier for a moment; then he vanished.
“As you are the guardian of this place, so they are to you. No harm shall come to you. Whether here or out in the world, one will always be close. Take care how you direct them.” As in the field, she reached out and cupped Rachael’s chin in her palm. “You have the strength, wisdom, and the honor for the tasks at hand. Do not doubt yourself.” Smiling, she tweaked the end of Rachael’s nose. “Now call the Mother Dragon. So we can continue.”
Rachael took a deep breath and tried to remember the correct wording.
“Speak from you heart and she will hear.”
“Mother of all the clans. The source of all our wisdom and strength I ask you to come to this my new home and bless it with your protection. It has been a source of love and wisdom, but now it is under attack by ignorance and bigotry. I ask you to bless it in such away that all the clans watch over and protect us. Let this beautiful place of light and love shine as a beacon for those who need comfort.”
Suddenly the room glowed with incandescent silver light that came from everywhere, yet nowhere. It filled the room. Again, Rachael knew it went far beyond to radiate though the cottage and out into the yard. The hair on her arms stood on end as the room charged with the energy of the Mother Dragon. Only once before did she feel as close to the Mother Dragon--when she dedicated herself to the dragon clan. Only this time it was stronger, deeper reaching. She felt it lift her spirit above the cottage until she could see and feel it all. Carmen was not far down the road and should arrive in minutes. Norman and Meredith argued about the living arrangements in the kitchen. The children watched from the living room. Lisa looked up at her and smiled. Beside her and all around, she felt the infinite love of the Mother.
Child, your awakening is at hand. The Mother‘s whispered to her. Soon you will know what it truly meant to walk the path of the dragon.
Rachael smiled within herself, knowing without consciously knowing what the statement meant. It was the unconditional love she responded to as if she was a young child being given the courage to start something new.
“As our energies intertwine so we meet together in the spirit of the new guardian. We become part of her as she becomes one with us.” The woman unfurled her arms shoulder high; her palms facing outward. “Let the ripples of our actions let it be known, the new guardian has been chosen.” Slowly she lowered her arms. “Be blessed Child of Light. Welcome home.” Suddenly she vanished.
Buy this book! I found myself smiling when I finished the last page of Awakening The Dragon--Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (formally Dragon's New Home), by Theresa Chaze. I've read a pretty good number of books in my life, but none have given me quite the mix of emotions that this books has.
Joe Murphy, The Dragon Page http://www.dragonpage.com/
“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.” Words the members of the House of Christ live by, and killed by.
Rachel Franklin knew from the first moment she laid eyes on it that the cottage was hers. She felt its pull, could sense the magic within its walls. She was home.
However, the members of the House of Christ church had different ideas. The cottage was evil, the home of a witch, and all good Christians know that witches are evil beings, consorts of the Devil; their houses are evil and should be destroyed.
But, the cottage’s owner, Kevin Mitchellson would not allow that. He forbids any member of the church to set foot on the property left to him by his grandmother, Sarah, and the conflict rages, as Wicca and Christians team up, prepared to do battle with the bigotry and ignorance of the House of Christ fanatics.
Therese Chaze draws her readers in from the first page and refuses to release them until the last word of this fantastic tale of witches, magic, love and betrayal.
Set in the village of Coyote Springs, Dragon Domain is a book of lessons; lessons on love, forgiveness, and above all truth to oneself.
In the grand traditions of Anne McCaffrey and Marion Zimmer Bradley, Therese Chaze captures the imagination as well as the heart of her readers.
Dragon Domain is an open door to a world of wonder, and from the first page to the last, you will be hard pressed to put it down.
Linda Rucker
An excerpt:
But first she needed to insure the safety of her children and herself. She closed the door. Walking to the Eastern corner of the room, she raised her hands. "This room represents the entire house, the entire property. The powers of the East-beings of light, air, rain, thunder, lightening, wind. I ask you to attend to witness and protect my circle." Her hands came together in front of her forehead. She lowered them to her heart level. Moving to the Southern corner, she again lifted her arms. "The powers of the South-beings of fire, heat, the sun, the heavens above which shelters and protect us, keeping us warm and growing our food. I ask you to attend to witness and protect my circle." Her hands came together and she lowered them to her heart. She moved to the Western corner and raised her hands. "Powers of the West-thou who provides our water, our fish, the cleansing element of our bodies and our souls, you satisfy our thirst and calm our souls. I ask you to attend my circle to witness and protect." Her skin began to tingle with the energy she brought into the room.
The temperature dropped, them warmed as the electrical and gravitational levels fluctuated. Rachael walked to the Northern corner and raised her arms. "The beings of the North, I ask you to attend to witness and protect my circle. Like the Earth Mother be the grounding force that provides protection and comfort. You who gives us our homes, our food, and the love we all need to survive." Bringing her hands down, she turned and walked to the center of the room. "I have asked you here to witness my new home. I call it mine for me and my children-Tara, Merlin, and Ralph. We alone are residents here. All others are visitors. To be protected, yet we alone call this place home. From above and below and from all four directions, I encircle this house-my home, my yard, my car, myself and my children in the silver and golden healing lights so that we may be safe, secure and know we are well loved. I authorize whatever force necessary to protect the residents of this home, starting at first with minimal to deadly if necessary. I ask all deities present to insure the safety of me and mine."
The air charged. Heat radiated off the walls, like the hot waves off black top. The energy circulated from within and around her expanding to fill the room. She continued without knowing why. "I combine my energy and tradition with all those of light who have gone before. May we be joined, making each stronger exponentially. Where there was one, may there be two. Where there is two may there be the power and wisdom of four. Where there be four, may the power of sixteen do what must be done. And so it goes until all the beings of light work together as the whole." Through her mind's eye, she saw the energy in the room expand, filling the room, spilling out to fill the house and yard to the borders of the property. A column of light shot both upward, as a beacon, and downward, connecting them to the source. "Thank you for your blessings."
Up from the ground, another energy surged. For a moment, Rachael was frightened. It withdrew, returning more softly. It filled her heart with love. She saw an older woman. She was from the dream. Smiling, she walked to Rachael and placed a ring of iridescent flowers around her neck. She spread her arms wide. Bubbles of the same shiny energy floated down from the heavens, filling the house and the yard, building a solid fence around the property.
Rachael knew the bubbles pile high and energized the ground beneath them. She breathed it in and it filled her being with love and strength. The woman stepped away, fading into the energy around them. She opened her eyes. Knowing she had been blessed by the Earth Mother, herself; she bowed her head in gratitude. "Thank you, Mother."
You're welcome, daughter, whispered the wind. Call you new protectors. Spirits of the centuries of times long past, yet still now live on, I call you to be special protectors of this guardian and those she loves. Eyes that see all of the night I charge your claws and fangs to defend with all that is necessary to keep evil at bay.
Rachael heard them before her she saw them in her mind’s eye. Large and aware, she could see them manifest in the trees, shrubs and shadows around the cottage. Multi-shades of gold and green, their luminescent eyes rivaling the sunlight.
A single tiger leaped and landed before the woman. She reached out and stroked its head. He purred. Pointing to Rachael, she continued. “She is the guardian of this holy place.” She pointed at the suddenly quiet carrier. “These are her children. Let no harm come to them. Both day and night watch and defend. As it was before, you and the others have free reign. Do not wait for her to call. As you sense so shall you react.”
The golden eyes fixated on Rachael, sending shivers through her. Sensed his powerful spirit gently embracing her, getting to know her. He turned his head toward the carrier for a moment; then he vanished.
“As you are the guardian of this place, so they are to you. No harm shall come to you. Whether here or out in the world, one will always be close. Take care how you direct them.” As in the field, she reached out and cupped Rachael’s chin in her palm. “You have the strength, wisdom, and the honor for the tasks at hand. Do not doubt yourself.” Smiling, she tweaked the end of Rachael’s nose. “Now call the Mother Dragon. So we can continue.”
Rachael took a deep breath and tried to remember the correct wording.
“Speak from you heart and she will hear.”
“Mother of all the clans. The source of all our wisdom and strength I ask you to come to this my new home and bless it with your protection. It has been a source of love and wisdom, but now it is under attack by ignorance and bigotry. I ask you to bless it in such away that all the clans watch over and protect us. Let this beautiful place of light and love shine as a beacon for those who need comfort.”
Suddenly the room glowed with incandescent silver light that came from everywhere, yet nowhere. It filled the room. Again, Rachael knew it went far beyond to radiate though the cottage and out into the yard. The hair on her arms stood on end as the room charged with the energy of the Mother Dragon. Only once before did she feel as close to the Mother Dragon--when she dedicated herself to the dragon clan. Only this time it was stronger, deeper reaching. She felt it lift her spirit above the cottage until she could see and feel it all. Carmen was not far down the road and should arrive in minutes. Norman and Meredith argued about the living arrangements in the kitchen. The children watched from the living room. Lisa looked up at her and smiled. Beside her and all around, she felt the infinite love of the Mother.
Child, your awakening is at hand. The Mother‘s whispered to her. Soon you will know what it truly meant to walk the path of the dragon.
Rachael smiled within herself, knowing without consciously knowing what the statement meant. It was the unconditional love she responded to as if she was a young child being given the courage to start something new.
“As our energies intertwine so we meet together in the spirit of the new guardian. We become part of her as she becomes one with us.” The woman unfurled her arms shoulder high; her palms facing outward. “Let the ripples of our actions let it be known, the new guardian has been chosen.” Slowly she lowered her arms. “Be blessed Child of Light. Welcome home.” Suddenly she vanished.
Buy this book! I found myself smiling when I finished the last page of Awakening The Dragon--Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (formally Dragon's New Home), by Theresa Chaze. I've read a pretty good number of books in my life, but none have given me quite the mix of emotions that this books has.
Joe Murphy, The Dragon Page http://www.dragonpage.com/
“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.” Words the members of the House of Christ live by, and killed by.
Rachel Franklin knew from the first moment she laid eyes on it that the cottage was hers. She felt its pull, could sense the magic within its walls. She was home.
However, the members of the House of Christ church had different ideas. The cottage was evil, the home of a witch, and all good Christians know that witches are evil beings, consorts of the Devil; their houses are evil and should be destroyed.
But, the cottage’s owner, Kevin Mitchellson would not allow that. He forbids any member of the church to set foot on the property left to him by his grandmother, Sarah, and the conflict rages, as Wicca and Christians team up, prepared to do battle with the bigotry and ignorance of the House of Christ fanatics.
Therese Chaze draws her readers in from the first page and refuses to release them until the last word of this fantastic tale of witches, magic, love and betrayal.
Set in the village of Coyote Springs, Dragon Domain is a book of lessons; lessons on love, forgiveness, and above all truth to oneself.
In the grand traditions of Anne McCaffrey and Marion Zimmer Bradley, Therese Chaze captures the imagination as well as the heart of her readers.
Dragon Domain is an open door to a world of wonder, and from the first page to the last, you will be hard pressed to put it down.
Linda Rucker
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