Friday, May 22, 2015

Destiny by Charlene A. Wilson Excerpt, Giveaway & Interview





Destiny

Cornerstone Deep

Book 3

Charlene A. Wilson



Genre: Paranormal/light sci-fi/ Fantasy



Publisher: Spectrum Publishing



Date of Publication: May 11, 2015



ISBN 10: 0989984656

ISBN 13: 978-0-9899846-5-2

ASIN: B00W35XAY8



Number of pages: 200

Word Count: 52,886



Cover Artist: Charlene A. Wilson



Book Description:



Angels, Gods, High Ones… Could anything else find its way into the prophecy caused by their father, Sylis Shilo, the renowned realm traveler? Vincent understands there were things in his father’s work he wasn’t privy to simply because his soul was too young, but how could this be kept a secret from even his brothers? The more he learns, the more he’s glad he hadn’t known.



The sentinels of Cornerstone Deep are in for their most difficult challenge yet. The portal to the Spectrum of the Realms must be sealed, and punishments must be carried out. Will the Gods take all that is dear to Vincent, James, and Cole Shilo?



Flesh cannot take away that which our souls have united.”



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Excerpt:



Stars blinked, and Vincent scowled at the firmament. They mocked him—tiny gems as out of his reach as the treasure he sought. With a snarl, he scanned the area around the empty town square, whirled to face Simpson drive, and then jabbed his hand toward the deserted street of the city’s east side.

Orvertre!”

The summoning command echoed through the night and then ebbed into the quiet atmosphere with no result.

A frog croaked from Center Creek somewhere within the park to his right. The urban green rustled and deep shadows waved as the breeze whispered along the tall border hedges. A cat padded from an alley between the north side commerce onto the sidewalk and then looked his way. The dim streetlight reflected in its eyes, two silver discs that taunted alongside the night sky.

With a growl, he punched his frustration into the air. Blue neon flashed from his fist. The bolt highlighted the crimson brick storefronts and plowed into the street with a resounding blast. Asphalt bulleted the commerce, shattering glass behind the barred windows, and pelted the granite griffin perched on top of the corner archway of the entrance to Shilo Park.

The cat darted back the way it came.

Vincent snarled. Turning toward the city center, he clenched his jaw and glared around the empty court. How many times have I tried to summon the Mother Earth beads from here already? Every faithful follower of the gods had come to witness the absence of Gryffin. When they left, the park was in shambles. It took three weeks to pick up all the rubble and return the vegetation to its rightful state. He glanced over his shoulder at the stone gargoyle. The god of conformance couldn’t have made a more striking statement with that disappearance act—and the beads couldn’t have been lost at a worst time. Anyone could have stashed them away, thrilled to find such a keep.

Vincent ground his teeth together so hard his temples ached. Humidity thickened the early summer night and carried the sulfuric odor from the west side industries. It coated his senses with added irritation. Where was the floral scent of Shilo Park? He needed the sweet comfort it held.

Releasing his breath, he whispered a vow he didn’t intend to sustain. “Elaina, you will never touch another magical charm as long as you live.”

He glanced at his watch and sighed an anxious breath. I need to get home.

How long before his brothers questioned his excursions? How long could he keep the disappearance of the relic a secret?

Furling his cape, he dispersed his elements into a fine mist. He allowed his dark essence to meander as he flew the length of the boulevard, recalling the crowded scene. Pilgrimage buggies, tents, covered wagons; they were only a portion of the massive gathering of faithful that had finally cleared the area.

Irritation rippled his essence. With a growl, he conceded failure and headed over the southern apricot orchards to Shilo Manor.





About the Author:


Charlene A. Wilson is an author of tales that take you to other dimensions. She weaves magic, lasting love, and intrigue to immerse you into the lives of her characters.



She began writing in her early teens when her vivid dreams stayed with her long after she had them. The characters and worlds were so amazing she brought them to life through her books.



Charlene resides in a small community in Arkansas, USA, with her two beautiful daughters, husband, a cuddly Pekingese, and a very chatty cockatiel named Todder.

Interview

Where are you from?
I live in Arkansas, USA.

Tell us your latest news?
I’m excited to share that the third book in my Cornerstone Deep series was released on May 11th!

When and why did you begin writing?
I don’t remember why I ever started writing, but it was back in my early teens. I’d write little short stories and my friends were my captive audience. It was so fun to imagine new worlds and people that lived there!

What inspired you to write your first book?
I wrote my first novel following the death of my younger brother. My big brother, in an attempt to get my mind off things, set me up with a computer and said, “Write it all out.” I figure he wanted me to write my feelings, but instead, I created a new world where all the characters that had been in my head since my youth could live. So I did write. And write. And write until I had over 300k words and the story wasn’t even finished yet.

Do you have a specific writing style?
I enjoy the third person point of view.

How much of the book is realistic?
This story is completely fictional. Most of my stories come from dream I’ve had through my life.

Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
Not the books out so far, though I do have one in the wings that will be based on some of the experiences I’ve had as a detention deputy.

What book are you reading now?
New Bay by Nell Dixon.

Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
I love, love J.D. Brown and her Heirloom Vampyre series!

What are your current projects?
I’m working on the second book in my Aumelan series now, World Beneath the Rock.

What would you like my readers to know?

Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know me. It’s an honor to be here! I hope you fall in love with my worlds and characters as much as I have. (smile)
























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