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Thursday, July 16, 2015

How do you like your Shifter?

 by Louisa Bacio

If you think about it, most shifters are portrayed as being dark haired. Maybe it’s the image of the wolf that comes to most people. When writing my Black Hills Wolves story “Claiming the She-Wolf,” I went to the light side.
The proposal for She-Wolf describes Yas as: “(white moon) Pale man in nature. Physically, can the city slicker survive the wild?”
As a white wolf, he doesn’t obviously blend in with the surroundings of the forest well. (That is, unless it’s wintertime and there’s snow.) Plus, as an outsider to the small community of Los Lobos, he doesn’t blend in a different way.
Tala, in contrast, embodies the strong-willed, raven-haired beauty that’s immensely attracted to this stranger.
Sparks, and paws, fly. Get ready to meet the newest wolves of the Pack.


Claiming the She-Wolf
Black Hills Wolves

When her older brother leaves the Black Hills to go to college, Tala Graystone stays behind, determined to restore their dilapidated home into a B&B for the pack. As more people return to the area, the need for temporary housing increases. Now, if only she can find someone to help with the heavy lifting.

Yas Collins fled Los Lobos as a child with his mother. As he struggles with his wolf and overpowering shifts, a desire for nature and the forest strikes hard. Black Hills, South Dakota, beckons him. With a background in construction, he easily finds work at Tala’s dilapidated B&B, but not everyone in town greets him with open arms.
As the remodel gets underway, Tala and Yas fight their growing attraction. Yas doesn’t trust his wolf urges around beautiful B&B owner. The she-wolf, however, has other plans. 


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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The Power of Cartoons

     
“Wonder Twin Powers, Activate!”
       Oh, I grew up with the magic of the Wonder Twins. Over the years, I’ve thought of that mantra. Who knew it would eventually surface in one of my books?
My tale is based on the original Brothers Grimm’s, The Thief & his Master (doesn’t that call for some light BDSM?). The story deals with a boy who becomes an apprentice to a witch. In order to steal, they shift into various forms. Here’s a link:
       If you’re familiar with any of my paranormal writing, I’m a fan of shifters, so that storyline really called to me. When modernizing a classic, there certainly is a bit of magic that takes place. How was I going to get my characters to change shape? Hmmm … can you think of a connection to the Wonder Twins?

Blurb:
       When Madeline places an ad on ThievesList for an apprentice, she wants more than an employee. She’s searching for her life mate. For only her fated one possesses the strength to overcome the life-altering challenges of the quest.
Feeling stuck, Sven drops out of college for an enticing job. Although the want ad mentions “discipline,” he doesn’t expect to find magic in the hands of his potential boss.
       Sven’s world shifts to a new reality. He’ll battle danger and his destiny to find his true calling, and love.

Available via Decadent Publishing, Amazon, ARe and other online retailers.


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Louisa Bacio

       

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Shake, Rattle & Rock

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Which natural disaster frightens you the most? Hurricane, tornado, earthquake? It usually depends upon what geographic location you live in, and what you’ve experienced.
When I first heard about the Prepper Romance line from Decadent Publishing, I featured it on my blog. I also noticed the subjects dealt with mostly phenomena in other areas of the United States – not California. Growing up in the Golden State, I’ve lived with earthquakes and the possibility of the “Big One” my entire life.
You can plan for an earthquake, just like you can prepare for any type of natural disaster. But, can you really? Can you think about all the various contingencies? What could possibly happen, and what can go wrong?
That’s part of the magic of creating a fictional world – the what if. And ultimately, the scenario must go wrong. For shy Kayla, “go wrong” means getting trapped in an underground bunker with a “flighty” rock star. Honestly, I’ve got a thing for rockers. The idea of being isolated with someone who can entertain musically is attractive.
Let’s hope they escape … unscathed.

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Marketing assistant Kayla Morgan doesn’t expect to give a tour of her emergency shelter to a flighty rock star.
Sebastian Cox, lead singer of the UK Underground, finds the American bird with the bunker in her backyard wacky, but the band’s looking for a location to shoot their latest video.
When an earthquake strikes, the unlikely couple gets trapped and finds a few ways to keep themselves busy. Once reality sets in, will their differences leave them on shaky ground?

What natural disaster to you fear most and why? Leave a comment (with your email addy) and I'll pick a winner on Thursday 7/17. You could win one of my backlist books of your choice!

Until next time,

Louisa Bacio


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