I hope everyone will enjoy and follow http://www.colleenchesebro.com. The wonderful work she is doing in the writing community is outstanding from guest promotional blogs, book reviews, poetry and flash fiction challenges to author and bloggers support groups. Colleen’s writing is outstanding, and her heart is as big as the sky. She calls herself “the fairy whisperer”. This is a beautifully designed blog to help you find your next great read. Be sure and pick up a copy or download her lovely book, The Heart Stone Chronicles, Book 1, The Swamp Fairy at https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Stone-Chronicles-Swamp-Fairy/dp/1541015967/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515338664&sr=1-1-fkmr1&keywords=Heartstone+Chronicles%3A+Swamp+Fairy+by+Colleen+Chesebro
My special guest today is Deborah Bowman, who I’ve just recently met. Our friendship is new, but already I feel a kinship. I’m sure it’s because of our love of the paranormal and YA fiction. Funny how magic always seems to find its way to me. So, before we begin, let me share a bit about Deborah.
Author, Deborah A. Bowman
I have been an avid reader and creative spirit since childhood, my first poem being published in a 4-H magazine when I was only 12 years old. My career has been involved in all aspects of the written word and its presentation. I am a fiction author with eight published books in the genre of historical fiction; psychological suspense; thriller YA paranormal crime series; time-travel YA series; poetry, short stories, and creative visualization meditation. I am an award-winning song writer and lyricist. I am a ghostwriter, nonfiction only, specializing…
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Deborah, thank you kindly for your most welcome share of your lovely story of how “Annie’s Story, Blessed with a Gift” came to life. I am so happy we met. Kindred souls for sure! ❤
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I wanted to send all my followers to your blog and get you some readers and buyers for dear Abby, The Swamp Fairy. We are wee mystical fairies hidden in a magical world of our own design.
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Thank you for sharing Abby’s story. The second book is morphing into its own magic separate from the first volume. There’s been massive research on the bees. I’m hunkering down to move forward. ❤
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Research is very time-consuming, but so worth it, for as much authenticity that can be weaved into the fiction will strengthen the story, especially when creating fantasy worlds.
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I agree. There are always laws for life and to be believable they have to be followed. For magical realism, in this story, I have to make sure my facts are correct as pertains to beekeeping. I’ve found some excellent beekeeping videos on YouTube around the Colorado Springs area. These help to keep my facts believable. ❤
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I love fiction, but I still want to learn something from every book I read.
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I learn from fiction – all kinds of magical things that fire up my creativity. I know you love that! 😀 ❤
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Lovely to see you over at Colleen’s blog. Going right over to finish reading.
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Thanks, Robbie!
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Just left a longer comment over on Colleen’s blog – super informative piece 😀
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Off to see it!
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❤
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