Happy Monday folks. Usually on a Monday I post a myth or legend connected to my native Wales but today, to celebrate the release of fellow Wild Rose Press author Barbara Robinson's book 'A Cure for Spring Fever,' I'm featuring this instead. I've just purchased it and am really looking forward to reading it, sounds like a wonderful read! (If you are following my Welsh Myths and Legends I'll feature another one on Tuesday this week.)
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For centuries, Gamekeepers have used their magical abilities to create a buffer between the creatures who dwell in the enchanted forest and the sleepy coastal town that sits in its shadow. When Gamekeeper Stan Ross’s magic begins to fail, he must find out what went wrong, then fix it before the two worlds collide. His hit or miss magic has already led to a few close calls so he journeys to the Sacred Isle searching for answers and advice. Finding a cure proves elusive—until Stan encounters a kitchen witch who captivates him body and soul. Lynnette Peters is healing from her own wounds, however, and it isn’t clear whether she’s ready to open herself to the possibility—or the peril—of love.
Read an ExcerptI’m not sick, sir” Stan answered,
uncomfortable with where the conversation was heading. He swallowed, then
cleared his throat. “I haven’t changed the way I cast a ward. My magic is
elemental, so I rely on nature runes, overlaid with those representing broader
concepts. I might choose an animal rune, or a rune representing a natural
element. It depends on the creature I’m warding, and what its habits are. Once
I have the base rune, I add on layers, and then finish it with something
representing strength or luck. I guess I’m in a bit of a rut. My magic is
feeling tired, lately. When it works, it doesn’t have the same staying power,
and sometimes it just doesn’t work at all.”
Tapping his fingers on the desk,
Covington regarded Stan with sympathy, then nodded. “You’re certainly not the
first gamekeeper to hit a rut, and you won’t be the last. I think that a little
bit of rest and relaxation is what’s needed here. I am going to suggest—no, I’m
going to insist—that you take some time off and recharge your batteries.
Meanwhile, I’ll give some thought to damage control."
Stan dipped his head in
acknowledgment, but his posture was rigid as he exited the office. Finding his
partner in the break room, Stan told him that Covington was taking him off the
duty roster, and insisting he take some leave. “I don’t know, Owen” he said,
picking dust off his sleeve and shaking his head. “I haven’t taken any vacation
time in over a year, so maybe Covington has a point, but I feel like I’m more
than just tired. I’m soul tired. I’m not sure that a week on my sofa with
daytime TV and a tray of bonbons is going to fix anything.”
About the Author: Barbara Robinson is an author of contemporary and historical romance set against a backdrop of magical realism. She is a deep thinker and tea drinker who finds inspiration in myths and folktales, poems and ballads, and academic writing on a variety of subjects. Diagnosed with autism and giftedness as an adult, she enjoys exploring themes of neurodiversity and opposing character perspectives in her writing.
She is an avid gardener and lover of nature who works out plot lines and character sketches while nurturing her garden, walking in the woods, or sitting by the shoreline watching waves. She is known for world building that features rich and immersive detail, supported by meticulous research and careful observation.
Barbara lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, in the shadow of ancient mountains that lie along the Bay of Fundy coast. These rugged vistas shape her story settings, while providing the perfect backdrop for life with her husband, her hounds and her dragon (Pogona Vitticeps). She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of King’s College and a Master of Arts at Dalhousie University, and she recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing from the Humber School for Writers (Humber College, Toronto).
Website:
https://www.barbararobinsonauthor.ca
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraRobinsonWrites/
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Spring-Fever-Jelly-Beans-Things-ebook/dp/B0CVHHR5ND/ref=sr_1_1
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