Just a little taste...

The Shaman's Beacon is due for release sometime this summer. I'll post the hard date once I find out what it is. It will be available in electronic format only through Red Sage Publishing, a wonderful resource for some of the best romantic and/or erotic fiction on the market. They publish a number of New York best selling authors and have a wide range of stories from the paranormal to contemporary romance. I suggest you give them a try, if you already haven't.

For those of you new to my hen house, The Shaman's Beacon is a story about a high-heeled workaholic who meets a cowboy while on vacation in Wyoming and learns that not only is her new boyfriend hairy behind the ears, he's also hunted by werewolf trappers bent on turning him into a designer handbag and her into an accessory.

The story is set in Lander, Wyoming, a lovely town located at the foot of the majestic Wind River Mountains. Its a wonderful place for camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and mountaineering. Its also the quintessential small town with its quaint shops and cafes along Main Street, while still boasting fine restaurants to satisfy any palate. And the people are as good natured as I portrayed in the book. Lander and the regions surrounding it are rich with history, from South Pass City to Fort Washakie, you'll find yourself transported back in time as you visit landmarks describing life in the old Wild West. Yeah, I really like it there. :p

Linda is the primary voice of this story, told in third person. She's witty, strong, independent, but she doesn't like change. That's why she's been working for the same employer since she graduated college and puts up with a boss who thinks lap dances should be part of her job description. She's also practical and isn't inclined to believe in metaphysical explanations for anything. To her, everything has a real, logical explanation. That's why she isn't ready to jump on the furry bandwagon when she learns the guy she's been dating is a werewolf. It takes a lot of patience and understanding on Clayton's part to help her see that believing in werewolves is only a start to believing in something far more precious. If she wants real happiness, she must learn to believe in herself and in turn learn to believe in the power of love.

Here's a little teaser of the front cover, designed by a brilliant artist named Bree. I was floored when I saw the end product and can't be more proud of putting my name on that artwork. It conveys the spirit and essence of the story.