https://books2read.com/u/4A2ajp
#shortghoststory #ghoststory #possession #parasol #death #taptap #ghosts
From the nightmares of Angelina Kerner’s mind, comes a story about a girl who was different. Because of that difference, she was treated badly and met an untimely death. Now, every ten years, she returns to add to her collection of souls.
Will Jessica Chard have the will to believe in ghost stories or will she lose Samuel forever?
https://books2read.com/u/4A2ajp
#shortghoststory #ghoststory #possession #parasol #death #taptap #ghosts
From the nightmares of Angelina Kerner’s mind, comes a story about a girl who was different. Because of that difference, she was treated badly and met an untimely death. Now, every ten years, she returns to add to her collection of souls.
Will Jessica Chard have the will to believe in ghost stories or will she lose Samuel forever?
On Thursday, I’ll share a teaser!
https://books2read.com/u/3JeGNe
#phoenixes #reincarnation #revenge #enemies #paranormalromance #theheartgames #withtheasnucrystalblessings @angelinakerner
A dead kingdom. A new life. Two crowns on the line.
When Omari turned nineteen, she started dreaming of a dangerous woman and dying men. At first she thought she was crazy but as dreams progressed, she realized she was dreaming of a past life- being Queen Alexandra of Heartdra. With a dying breath, Queen Alexandra promises to take revenge on the Betrayers but as Omari she promised to play the role of Princess of Phame for her aunt.
The Red Festival approaches and with it the Heart Games. She’ll play to kill the last betrayer and free the ghosts who roam the icy castle of Heardra. Will she get her happily ever after?
Add ME on Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53414156-into-the-flames
https://books2read.com/u/3JeGNe
#phoenixes #reincarnation #revenge #enemies #paranormalromance #theheartgames #withtheasnucrystalblessings @angelinakerner
A dead kingdom. A new life. Two crowns on the line.
When Omari turned nineteen, she started dreaming of a dangerous woman and dying men. At first she thought she was crazy but as dreams progressed, she realized she was dreaming of a past life- being Queen Alexandra of Heartdra. With a dying breath, Queen Alexandra promises to take revenge on the Betrayers but as Omari she promised to play the role of Princess of Phame for her aunt.
The Red Festival approaches and with it the Heart Games. She’ll play to kill the last betrayer and free the ghosts who roam the icy castle of Heardra. Will she get her happily ever after?
Add ME on Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53414156-into-the-flames
On Thursday, I’ll share a teaser!
https://books2read.com/u/38yV9w
#foxshifters #rejectedmate #slavicgods #japanesekami #vampires #babayaga
Rejected, defeated, and scared is how Maggie feels. Her mate wants her gone, dead gone. Afraid for her life she runs into the arms of a witch from fairytales and a vampire.
The mate bond has never been forcefully broken until the witch and the hottie vampire get the idea from a book she never knew existed. It makes her wonder if Dakiniten Kami is waiting to eat her heart in the dark. Is death all Maggie has to look forward to, or can she escape the bonds of mates and survive?
Grab your copy today and step into a heart stopping, and powerful paranormal romance novella packed with fox shifters, vampires, pigs, Slavic gods, and Japanese Kami. From Award Winning Author Angelina Kerner.
Add ME on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58503810-a-shade-of-love
Beginning of Chapter 1
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#foxshifters #rejectedmate #slavicgods #japanesekami #vampires #babayaga
Rejected, defeated, and scared is how Maggie feels. Her mate wants her gone, dead gone. Afraid for her life she runs into the arms of a witch from fairytales and a vampire.
The mate bond has never been forcefully broken until the witch and the hottie vampire get the idea from a book she never knew existed. It makes her wonder if Dakiniten Kami is waiting to eat her heart in the dark. Is death all Maggie has to look forward to, or can she escape the bonds of mates and survive?
Grab your copy today and step into a heart stopping, and powerful paranormal romance novella packed with fox shifters, vampires, pigs, Slavic gods, and Japanese Kami. From Award Winning Author Angelina Kerner.
Add ME on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58503810-a-shade-of-love
On Thursday, I’ll share a teaser!
Hello! Today with us we have the amazing Amber M. Kestner! *Applause*
Angelina: If you’re comfortable, stable your disability and explain to the audience what it is:
Amber : I have what is called Ebstein’s Anomaly is a rare heart problem that’s present at birth. That means it’s a congenital heart defect. In this condition, the valve that separates the top and bottom right heart chambers does not form correctly. This valve is called the tricuspid valve. As a result, the valve does not close as it should. I’ve had two heart surgeries since birth. First time it was stitched and didn’t hold well, had to go back 6 months later for a pig valve, I never got my mechanical valve. I have also outlived my life expectancy by a good chunk. I wasn’t supposed to live past 13, I am now 35 and my son Kamryn kept me alive while being pregnant with him. To add on to my disabilities I have low sodium issues so I am on Gatorade and I do sometimes take pro-bar gummies to help balance out my salt. I have hips problems due to issues with birth from my son when a nurse shoved my son back in me because she couldn’t handle the situation and that has led to complications, doctors can’t find solutions to it either. I’m due for a 3rd heart surgery but since COVID and home life I haven’t seen a doctor since, I’m more concerned over my parents then myself since they took care of me.
Angelina: Please state your author name, the genres you write in and how long you’ve been published.
Amber : Amber M. Kestner, Lesbian Romance, and published for 8 years.
Angelina: Can you share how your disability influences or informs your writing process or the themes you explore in your work?
Amber : I’ve not gone into deep detail of my heart condition but I have let readers know in at least 1 or 2 of my books that I do have heart problems. In one of my other books explains my mental health and the downhill it goes from.
Angelina: How has your personal journey with your disability impacted the stories you tell or the characters you create in your writing?
Amber : It has given my younger audience an insight of what I deal with on my disabilities and they understand. Some of my son’s classmates has the same heart condition while also dealing with the salt issue too.
Angelina: What challenges, if any, have you faced as an author with a disability, and how have you navigated or overcome them in your writing career?
Amber : The major issue is actually sitting down and writing because of my hips most days I am laid up and unable to write my stories. The only way I can actually get through the day is if I take medication for it but sometimes that barely touches it along with hot showers. When my heart gives problems, I am laid up and can’t do anything about it, I have to rest no matter if I want to write or not. It is a struggle.
Angelina: In what ways do you think literature and storytelling can help raise awareness or promote understanding of disabilities in society?
Amber : It helps gives people an education on what happens in a person’s body whether they want to look it up or not. It makes them understand that their is more than one disability in this world.
Angelina: Have your experiences with your disability shaped your writing style or the way you communicate ideas and emotions in your work?
Amber : It has to some extent, I try not to use my disability to overshadow the stories but also to let the readers know that they aren’t alone in this world with disabilities.
Angelina: Can you discuss any specific strategies or adaptations you’ve implemented to accommodate your disability while pursuing your passion for writing?
Amber : Always take hot showers and have plenty of food in your system. Also always get up and move around to prevent more pain issues.
Angelina: What advice would you offer to aspiring authors with disabilities who might face similar challenges in pursuing a career in writing?
Amber : Don’t let it stop you. All because you are at home in most cases and have daily struggles don’t let it slow you down. Keep writing, keep pushing for those dreams, and don’t give up.
Angelina: Have you encountered any misconceptions or stereotypes related to your disability within the literary world, and how do you address or challenge them through your writing?
Amber : Yes. When I was being bullied at the beginning of my career, they would down right assume I could go out and work even though no job would hire me due to needing Gatorade on the job not unless I worked a desk job. I don’t face my issues head on with my writings because I am criticized either way.
Angelina: Can you share an instance or a character from your writing where your disability served as a source of empowerment or inspiration?
Amber : My book She’s My Kind Of Country shows the mental health and judgement of body issues that most people face.
Angelina: How do you believe literature can contribute to a more inclusive society that embraces diversity, including individuals with disabilities?
Amber : It can show us that all disabilities matters. They have a way of teaching us in this life.
Angelina: Have you found a community or network of support among other authors with disabilities, and how has this influenced your writing journey?
Amber : No, I haven’t. I am usually in my own world since my disabilities are unique and very uncommon for what I deal with.
Angelina: Did you have your disability when you began writing, or did you acquire it afterward? How has this experience affected your writing journey and your approach to storytelling?
Amber : I was born with my heart condition. It does cause a lot of slow down days and causes writers block easily.
Angelina: Can you describe your typical writing routine or session? Have there been any changes in your approach over the years? In what ways do you think your writing process might differ from that of an author without a disability?
Amber : Nothing has changed on my part besides dealing with the pain level. My routines are the same each day, doesn’t change my writing routine it is matter of getting past the writing block. Less pain and fatigue compared to other authors who don’t have disabilities that limit what they can do day to day.
Angelina: Could you share with the readers what your favorite work is among those you’ve written? What makes it special, and why would you recommend readers to pick it up?
Amber : My favorite work that is Published is She’s My Kind Of Country it builds around a character who has to learn how to handle her mental issues and body issues that contribute into her love for another character. It is a personal favorite for this reason.
Angelina: Where can readers connect with you online? Which social media platform do you frequent the most for engaging with your audience?
Amber : Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Goodreads, Tumblr, LinkedIn, and Twitter. I am literally not hard to find once you look up my author name.
Angelina: What key messages or insights do you hope readers and fellow writers will gain after reading this interview?
Amber : I hope that they learn that nothing can stop them from achieving their dreams and nobody in this world can tell you to quit. No matter the disabilities, you are stronger than what they are and no matter what harmful words are spread about you. Keep your head in the game and don’t give up.
Angelina: Thank you for being here. The next guest author will be here next Monday.
Hello! Today with us we have the amazing Katie Marie! *Applause*
Angelina: Introduce yourself please.
Katie Marie: My name is Katie Marie. I’m a horror enthusiast and author. I’ve been writing since I was in my teens and have been published in several award-winning anthologies and magazines, and Brigids Gate Press recently released my Novella A Man in Winter.
Angelina: Did someone inspire you to become an author?
Katie Marie: My mum. The one thing that really inspired me to start writing was my love of reading. My mum used to read me horror stories as bedtime stories when I was young and it grew and grew until it became an obsession with the horror genre and reading.
Angelina: How long does it take for you to write a story?
Katie Marie: A long time. I tend to break my projects down a lot, I will plan out a novel and then write a chapter a week until that draft is done. Then I will put it down and pick up another project. Once that project phase is done, I will return to the original project, now having had a decent break from it, and pick it up for edits. Again, I break it down to a chapter or two a week. So over all it can take me a couple of years but that includes long periods of ‘We’re on a break’.
Angelina: Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?
Katie Marie: I find inspiration in so many places; I find it when out walking, wandering around museums, reading interesting articles, watching YouTube videos, listening to music. Anything that mentally stimulates I will use as inspiration. Recently I was at the theatre watching a musical, one song explored not being able to see when we the audience knew danger was coming. That image resonated with me and by the time the interval had finished, I’d scribbled an outline into my phone’s notebook.
Angelina: What does your family think of your writing?
Katie Marie: They are pretty supportive. I’m not sure how many of them actually read my stuff but they are very kind when I talk about it and will pick up copies of my work when it goes on sale.
Angelina: How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
Katie Marie: I have written a mix of novellas and short stories, I currently have four novellas out and a slew of short stories scattered through various anthologies.
My first novella is Grey Wings and sits very much outside of what I write today. It was a young adult urban fantasy style story.
Amenti was my second novella and it is still young adult but I was already branching into horror.
Firefly is my most recent experiment with epistolary fiction. A story told through documents, text messages, newspaper articles etc. It was a lot of fun to write, though the little judgmental voice in the back of my head often tells me no one will be able to follow my Janky story lol.
My favorite book is my third novella, A Man in Winter which tells the story of Arthur, whose life was devastated by the brutal murder of his wife, must come to terms with his diagnosis of dementia. He moves into a new home in a retirement community, and shortly after, has his life turned upside down again when his wife’s ghost visits him and sends him on a quest to find her killer so her spirit can move on. With his family and his doctor concerned that his dementia is advancing, will he be able to solve the murder before his independence is permanently restricted? A Man in Winter examines the horrors of isolation, dementia, loss, and the ghosts that come back to haunt us.
Angelina: Who’s your favorite character you created?
Katie Marie: Arthur is my favorite. He is an amalgamation of many people I had the pleasure of talking to and he’s my most grounded character.
Angelina: Who’s your least favorite character you created?
Katie Marie: That would be my very first protagonist, Jason, from Grey Wings.
Grey Wings is Aurelius’ story but on the advice of an editor I changed it to be more focused on the deuteragonist, Jason. I did so because he was going to be the relatable character, the character the audience would see them selves in. I changed him to reflect this and I never felt comfortable with how he turned out, or just how much focus he got. All the feedback I received from people at conventions and in messages was a love for Aurelius’ and I’ve always regrated making him take a backseat.
Angelina: Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
Katie Marie: My readers are fantastic, they are extremely kind and inspiring. The ones who take the time to reach out to me, I treasure and appreciate it so much, often tell me they enjoy my characters, that the see themselves in them or people they know and love in them. I recently had someone reach out to tell me that A Man in Winter gave them a greater empathy for people suffering dementia, it removed their awkwardness and fear, to an extent, and replaced it with understanding. That was a very humbling thing to hear. My readers are fantastic, they are extremely kind and inspiring. The ones who take the time to reach out to me, I treasure and appreciate it so much, often tell me they enjoy my characters, that the see themselves in them or people they know and love in them. I recently had someone reach out to tell me that A Man in Winter gave them a greater empathy for people suffering dementia, it removed their awkwardness and fear, to an extent, and replaced it with understanding. That was a very humbling thing to hear.
Angelina: What do you think makes a good story?
Katie Marie: A good story is made up of good characters. Plot is important, theming is important, its all important but without good relatable, well-developed characters your story is always going to be missing an element of humanity that makes a good story a great one.
Angelina: Tell us about your WIP.
Katie Marie: My current WIP is called The House and is the Story of John. He’s having to move in with his mother-in-law after losing his job, as he and his wife have a baby on the way. Less than a week in the new flat and John dies. But there’s no rest as he has to figure out what caused his demise, and protect his wife and new born son from suffering the same fate.
Angelina: Thank you for hanging out with us. Please share your social links where readers can follow you.
Katie Marie: You can connect with me on Facebook at facebook.com/katiemariewriter or on Twitter @KatieMarieWrite. You can also visit my website, katiemariewriter.com to sign up for emails about new releases, short stories and blogs gushing about the horror genre.
See you next Friday with next Author – !
Hello everyone!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll soon be hosting interviews with authors, PA’s, and editors who share the experience of navigating the world of literature while living with disabilities. Through these conversations, I aim to shed light on the diverse journeys within our author community.
Today, I want to discuss the challenge of letting go. Writing, for me, is an intrinsic part of who I am. Even on days filled with pain, I make it a point to pen down at least a paragraph in a work-in-progress.
However, there’s something I’ve had to relinquish – book cover design.
It’s a craft that takes a toll on the hands. The process involves extensive typing, constant button pressing, manipulating design elements, and it can be incredibly draining, especially with larger projects.
While I used to create book covers for others, I’ve decided to limit this skill to my personal use only. The last cover I worked on was for my book Whispering Glades and unfortunately, I lost the original files. Reconstructing it from scratch, particularly creating the full wrap, was excruciating.
The strain on my hands and wrists was unbearable. This experience made me realize that the physical pain outweighs the joy of designing. Though I might occasionally create covers for myself on better days, I’ve opted to step away from this aspect of my craft. Luckily, I have several book covers waiting for stories, which I hope to focus on soon.
For now, I find solace and joy in the fact that I can still pursue writing, despite the challenges. It remains a passion that keeps me going.
-Angelina
Book Advent Day 12! – free ebook
Today’s book is Seven Hours, by Angelina Kerner (me)
Blurb: One pill every 7 hours. That could be all it takes to give Chanel the chance to finally see the world around her. Chanel is an independent 19-year-old, despite what her overprotective mother and senator father may think. Being the daughter of a Senator comes with its own problems, one simple afternoon out with friends becomes overwhelming when they’re swarmed by reporters. Keeping the secret of the experimental treatment close to her chest, she is able to fool everyone but her hawkeyed bodyguard, Leon, that has now been assigned to protect her. Chanel doesn’t want a bodyguard, but will she get more than she bargained for?
Link to Claim: https://books2read.com/u/mYGyqW
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