Guest fantasy author Juli D. Revezzo

I have an amazing fantasy author as my guest today: Juli D. Revezzo who will tell us about faery godmothers!!!! 🙂

The mythos of a faery godmother

by

Juli D. Revezzo

Faeries have been around for millennia and have given authors a wellspring of inspiration. Shakespeare used faeries in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in the form of Puck, Queen Titania, and King Oberon; even Chaucer mentioned them in the 13^th century. Before any of those, the Arthurian legends spoke of faeries, giving his sister Morgan the nickname le fey which translates to “the fairy.”

 

Originally, these fae beings were, at least in Ireland, the gods, demoted when the population widely adopted Christianity. It was Yeats, in his book Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry and Irish Fairy Tales (1888 and 1892 respectively) and (a little later, J.M. Barrie) who changed our perception of them from gods to the singing, tramping about little imp-like beings we are used to today.

 

These beings also mixed with other mythologies. Specifically the type of fairy we find in fairy tales like Charles Perrault’s Cinderella, who became a benevolent mentor—the fairy godmother. She flits here and there when called to change the unhappy maid’s fate. (Or in the case of, say, Sleeping Beauty, help after the damage has been done)

 

I thought about all the pressure this power and responsibility must lay on the individual faery godmother. What if she focused so hard on trying to succeed, that she inadvertently messed up, more often than not? Would she get another chance? Would she succeed a second time? If so, what then? In this day and age, can the faery godmothers even be sure we still need them? These ideas mixed in my head and out popped the heroine of my new novel, CHANGELING’S CROWN, Ianthe, with her story of exactly what happens to such a godmother when she makes a mistake (or three). According to her, being a faery godmother is not as easy as it looks.

 

What does happen to her? Well, how about a peek at CHANGELING’S CROWN?

Synopsis:

When Ianthe began her career as a faery godmother, she stumbled so badly that Snow White will probably never speak to her again. After a long suspension, she’s finally been given a chance to redeem herself…but everything on this latest assignment is going wrong.

 

But why?

 

Worse, she definitely doesn’t need an attractive mortal man distracting her from her duties. Of course, needs and wants are two different things.

 

Briak has had his eye on Ianthe for a very, very long time, but he’s been waiting for just the right moment to make his move. Despite the fact all hell’s about to break loose on his watch, he can’t resist the opportunity to insert himself into her earthly assignment. Can he convince Ianthe of her true calling and thereby win her heart? Or will his subterfuge ultimately cost him her love?

 

 

CHANGELING’S CROWN can be found at:

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And if you’d like to add it to your Good Reads To-Be-Read list, you can do so here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22431583-changeling-s-crown

 

I hope you enjoy this fun little read. Thanks, Chrystalla, for hosting me today!

 

 

 

About Juli D. Revezzo

 

Juli D. Revezzo has long been in love with writing, a love built by devouring everything from the Arthurian legends, to the works of Michael Moorcock, and the classics and has a soft spot for classic the “Goths” of the 19th century. Her short fiction has been published in Dark Things II: Cat Crimes, The Scribing Ibis, Eternal Haunted Summer, Twisted Dreams Magazine and Luna Station Quarterly. Her paranormal series Antique Magic and Harshad Wars are available now. CHANGELING’S CROWN is her first published new adult novel. She also has an article and book review or two out there. But her heart lies in the storytelling. She is a member of Independent Authors Network and Magic Appreciation Tour.

 

 

You can find out more about her at her homepage: http://julidrevezzo.com/

Blog: http://julidrevezzo.com/blog

 

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On Twitter: @julidrevezzo

*cover art by Boulevard Photografica: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boulevard-Photografica/328570713949354

 

New release: The Loop – Episode 4 (Boreal and John Grey Season II)

Hi guys. This will be a brief post, just to announce the release of The Loop – Episode 4 (Boreal and John Grey Season II) 🙂

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Summary:

You know you’ve reached your lowest low when you turn to your enemy for help — who also happens to be your boss and servant of the Dark Elves. But Ella can see no other choice as massive Gates open, the Shades attack from all sides, and Finn’s nightmares reveal a past darker than she’d ever thought possible.
But when the enemy is the only one with answers, Ella will do what she must to save Finn, and possibly, the world.

I hope you are enjoying Boreal and John Grey.

I am also preparing a short Valentine Day’s story for you with Ella and Finn, so stay tuned. 😉

New release: The Warp (episode 3 in Boreal and John Grey II)

Inaugurating the new year 2014 with a new episode in the world of Boreal and John Grey! I present you THE WARP (episode 3 in Boreal and John Grey II). 🙂

Very glad I made it before I get on the plane to return to Europe (I spent Xmas and New Year’s with my other half of the family, in Costa Rica). It’s already available on amazon, and will also be available on Barnes and Noble, Kobo and iTunes in a few days.

To celebrate, I am doing a small giveaway! Scroll down for more info!

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Summary:

While Finn is recovering from the shock he received through his bond with the dragon, Dave is devising a plan aimed at protecting both. It might, however, not be enough as danger closes in from every direction.
With Finn unable to keep the Gates closed and the Veil strong, the Shade attacks are intensifying and each rip in the magic seems to hurt him. Add to that the nightmares and a sniper still on the loose, and Ella has no clue how to fix the mess.
But she will have to find a way, or watch both Finn and her world perish.

THE GIVEAWAY!!!!!

Simple: comment and share the event on twitter or Facebook (there are buttons for sharing below). I will use Random.org to choose one of you as the winner of a $10 amazon gift card and of one of my ebooks (you can choose which one!)

Happy reading! 🙂

Merry Christmas with a freebie!

The end of the year is fast approaching. The Winter solstice has passed and Christmas is looming with lights and presents and food and laughter… A great time of the year, a time for understanding and love and hope.

I want to thank all of you following my blog and facebook page, reading my stories and traveling with me on this strange path with elves and dragons and weird parasites and star-crossed lovers… You are making this possible and as this is my life’s dream, I am humbled and glad.

As I am currently up to my armpits in elves, dragons and magical portals, I thought to give you a short story with Ella, Finn and co. set in Christmas. As usual, I started out wanting to write a fun and light story – my poor heroes suffer a lot as it is – but failed. Instead you have an angsty, dark tale, but I believe there is a light burning at its core: hope.

I have just pressed publish on the tale on amazon, and will soon do so on the other platforms – but I want to give this tale to you for free. It’s my Xmas present to you.

I hope you enjoy it.

!!!!!!!!!!!MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ILLUSIONS (CHRISTMAS INTERLUDE): A BOREAL AND JOHN GREY SHORT STORY

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New release in the world of Boreal and John Grey – and sale!

New release in the world of Boreal and John Grey – and sale on the Season 1 boxset!

Episode Two of Boreal and John Grey, Season II is here!!!

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Episode Two of Boreal and John Grey, Season II

 

Winter is closing in and Ella struggles to help Finn with his nightmares. The elves are biding their time, waiting for a chance to invade, and a weak John Grey might prove the downfall of the Nine Worlds; without Ella in his dreams, Finn may not be able to keep the Gates closed any longer.

With new information coming in about the bond between Boreals and dragons, Simon’s identity, the Dark Elves’ real goals and Ella’s powers, figuring it all out is a challenge.

One thing is for sure: Ella had better hurry, because time is running out fast.

Now, if you’re new to this series, let me introduce you to my world:

Boreal and John Grey is paranormal romance/urban fantasy

Centuries ago, they nearly conquered humankind. But their Gate to our world closed, leaving them out. Now the elves have found a way back.

Ella Benson, agent of the Paranormal Bureau, fights the Shades when they cross into our world, keeping everyone safe. But increasingly dangerous creatures are slipping into her city, her work partner has just gone missing, and a mysterious – and, quite frankly, hot — guy saves her life. His name is Finn and, as it turns out, he’s a natural when it comes to fighting the Shades.
When the Gates between the worlds start opening and the elves make a comeback, Ella needs a new, temporary partner. Enlisting the mysterious Finn is a no-brainer, until she realizes he is guarding dangerous secrets of his own.
Together with Finn, and the fate of the world on her shoulders, what’s Ella to do but grab her weapons and figure it all out, one way or another.

The boxset of Season One – which is composed of 5 novellas, making it one very long novel (over 400 pages) – is now on sale until the end of the month for only 99c – perfect if you want to visit this world and see if you like it there. 😉

Find it on:

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So Happy Reading!!

 

New release! THE THREADS – Episode One of Boreal and John Grey, Season II

 

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Episode 1

Boreal and John Grey – Season II

Winter is on the doorstep and everything looks good for Ella and Finn. The impending disaster has been averted: the Gates are closed, the Veil is strong, and the world is safe — or so it would seem.

But what about the golden threads appearing in the air, Finn’s reluctance to share information — not to mention his dreams — and a dragon loose on the city? What is the Dark Elves’ real purpose and Dave’s role?

Something is brewing behind the Veil and Ella knows it won’t be long before the fragile peace shatters and another race against time begins.

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Episode 2 is in the works – should be out in a couple of weeks.

And don’t forget: the boxset of the complete season 1 is on special offer at 99c in honor of the beginning of season 2. 🙂

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Happy reading!!!

The Hobbit VS. Boreal and John Grey… Time for Winter and elves and snow!

Winter is coming – cold wind, snow and ice, Xmas… A great season for dreaming and reading, a time for the imagination to run free. And the Hobbit is releasing soon as well – dwarves, hobbits, elves and dragons…

Aren’t you excited? I can’t wait! Even though Cyprus is still warm and sunny with no hint of snow – or elves! – I am impatient.

And I’m writing a story about elves and dwarves and dragons… In case you missed it, I am in the midst of writing an urban fantasy series called “Boreal and John Grey”. It’s fantasy set in a city with technology and wicked elves who are tying to invade our world. Although not all the elves are mean… and the dwarves aren’t very nice, either…

Anyhow. In honor of Winter, I have set the boxset at the lowest possible price (99c), and I have also released an interlude (Disguises: Halloween Interlude) and Episode 1 of the second season is about to come out as well…

So while waiting for Legolas to show his pretty face in the movie The Hobbit and for Smaug the Magnificent, the dragon, to make his appearance – come and get to know Ella and Finn, my protagonists, and I promise you lots of fun and action…

CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW FOR THE LINKS!!!!!!!!!!

Magik & Mayhem Blog Hop and giveaway 15-19 July

Welcome to the Magik & Mayhem Blog Hop and giveaway 15-19 July!!!

Do you like fantasy, urban or epic? Are you fond of elves, fairies, pixies and kobolds? Do you enjoy stories with magic?

Welcome to our blog hop! Here is a chance to read about such creatures, find out about fantasy stories, and win books and gift cards! Summer is more magical already. 🙂

Click here to reach the central page of the blog hop where you can use the rafflecopter and win the main prize: a selection of all ebooks and print books entered in the event plus a gift certificate!

The list of ebooks you can win:

Yseult by Ruth Nestvold
Bundle Season 1 Boreal and John Grey by Chrystalla Thoma
Bundle Dark Elf by Willo Nonea Rea
Caitlin’s Book of Shadows by Juli D. Revezzo
Print book Raingun by John Blackport
Aundes Aura by Ryan Sullivan
Seeking a Scribe by Marsha A. Moore
Her Master’s Madness by J.E. & M. Keep
Wings of Shadow by Anna Kyss
Rune Breaker by Landon Porter
Judgement Rising by Tracy Falbe
The Chosen by Annette Gisby
New Zealand with a Hobbit Botherer by John & Annette Gisby

Some of these authors participated in a group interview to talk about their creatures, their stories and their worlds – it’s loads of fun, so just click here to read it!!!!!!!! 🙂

Now, let me tell you about my brand of elves, my take and my story. Let me tell you about the Nordic epics…

Because if you leave a comment, you will enter my own personal raffle and can win a copy of my boxset (ebook) containing the whole first season of Boreal and John Grey – plus a copy of my short fantasy story Dreamdancer (ebook)!!!

I have always been in love with elves – well, since I was fourteen and read Tolkien. Elves always seemed inextricably linked to epic fantasy – the Lord of the Rings variety. The wise, vegan, tree-hugging type, usually disgusted by humankind’s barbaric ways and wars.

I wanted to see a different kind of elves.

Besides, I had a feeling elves were an underrepresented minority in fantasy.

Urban fantasy tends to focus on vampires and witches and werewolves. Oh, there is UF with elves and fairies, though what I’ve seen is mainly Young Adult, but I wanted elves not only with magic but also technology, elves not wise and bonded to nature but wicked and bent on world domination.

And I also wanted them to be sexy. Legolas is okay, I guess, but let me tell you, my elves are much hotter.

I wanted there to be a reason for their differences from us humans, too, an explanation, a history.

During the 13th century In Iceland, epic poems and tales called Edda were written down. These spoke of many gods and magical creatures, among them the aelfar – the elves. Tall and pale – their name means ‘white’ – these trickster beings brought misfortune and illness, and exchanged healthy children with sickly changelings. They lived in Aelfheim – literally “elf home” – one of the nine worlds hanging on the world tree Ygdrasil.

We also know from the Edda that there were Light Elves living on the surface of their world, and Dark Elves living underground. There is a lot more about these beings, information Tolkien drew upon for his creation of the elves of Middle Earth.

Thus I went back to the source. I read what the Edda said about elves and dwarves and their world, and started again. Decided there would be a Veil, a Grey space, between the worlds, and that sometimes beings could cross. Decided the elves had crossed before, bent on conquering. The Dark Elves managed to stop them, locked the Gates. But the Light elves found a way to cross once more and take over our world.

Enter Ella Benson, Paranormal Bureau agent, who fights all that comes through the Veil – dangerous Shades crossing into our world.

But something has changed: increasingly dangerous creatures are slipping into her city, her work partner has just gone missing, and a mysterious – and, frankly, quite hot — guy saves her life. His name is Finn and, as it turns out, he’s a natural when it comes to fighting the Shades.

With the Gates opening and her partner gone, Ella needs a new ally. Enlisting the mysterious Finn is her first thought and seems to work quite well, until she realizes Finn has some dangerous secrets of his own.

Together with Finn, and the fate of the world on her shoulders, what’s Ella to do but grab her weapons and figure it all out, one way or another.

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Launch Party for “Boreal and Jonn Grey” Complete Season 1 boxset!

THE ELVES ARE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RUN HIDE IT’S THE END OF DAYS!!!!!!!!!

WELCOME TO FINN AND ELLA’S WORLD…

The Boxset with the Complete Season 1 of the series is here, too!

Where to find it: HERE!!!

 

During the 13th century In Iceland, epic poems and tales called Edda in Icelandic (plural: Eddur) were written down. Two main collections exist today, the Poetic Edda, also known as Sæmundar Edda or the Elder Edda, is a collection of Old Norse poems from the Icelandic medieval manuscript Codex Regius (“Royal Book”). Along with the Prose Edda, the Poetic Edda is the most expansive source on Norse mythology.

These epic poems and tales spoke of the aelfar – the elves. Tall and pale – their name means ‘white’ – these trickster beings brought misfortune and illness, and exchanged healthy children with sickly changelings.

Now the Gates are opening once more between worlds and the elves are back.

Ella Benson, Paranormal Bureau agent, fights all that comes through the Veil – dangerous Shades crossing into our world. But increasingly dangerous creatures are slipping into her city, her work partner has just gone missing, and a mysterious – and, frankly, quite hot — guy saves her life. His name is Finn and, as it turns out, he’s a natural when it comes to fighting the Shades.
When after centuries of peace the Gates between the worlds start opening and our old enemies, the elves, make a comeback, Ella needs a new, temporary partner. Enlisting the mysterious Finn is a no-brainer, until she realizes he is guarding dangerous secrets of his own.
Together with Finn, and the fate of the world on her shoulders, what’s Ella to do but grab her weapons and figure it all out, one way or another.

Read the complete First Season of the series Boreal and John Grey, books 1-5 (The Encounter, The Gate, The Dragon, The Dream and The Truth) at a special price with an Author’s Note at the end.

This is urban fantasy verging on paranormal romance. A sexy love story set against a backdrop of dragons, trolls and magical portals, fast-paced action scenes and suspense.

 The first episode in the series is free so you can sample it – here:

Get THE ENCOUNTER for FREE!

 

Read a short excerpt from Episode 2: The Gate:

Fast food would save the world if the elves didn’t take it first, Ella thought as she paid the delivery boy and carried the boxes of chop suey inside. She closed the door on the chilly breeze and shivered while crossing over to the living room table. Mike had promised to find Finn something warmer to wear from Scott’s closet, but they’d have to go shopping for clothes sooner or later.
She set the food down and went in search of Finn. The sound of blades being honed drew her to the bathroom. Oh yeah. Finn priorities. About to fall over from exhaustion, but who cared when there were knives to be cleaned and sharpened?
“The food’s here,” she called.
He didn’t even look up, focused on his task, the whetstone screeching against the metal of the blade. Had he heard her?
Shrugging, she returned to the living room. She wasn’t all that hungry herself, not since she’d been told of Simon’s death, and even less since seeing his body at the morgue.
It was barely midday and she was bone-tired. With a sigh, she curled on the sofa and pulled the book from her purse.
Grarssaga. Simon had been dating an oracle. No wonder he’d realized before all of them what was going on. Sarah, his girlfriend, was at the hospital. Ella wondered if someone had informed her that her boyfriend was dead, torn open by a…
She swallowed hard, chased the images from her mind. She opened the book, but the letters swam before her eyes. Torn open by a wolf, according to Finn. A white, scaly wolf. The picture just wouldn’t form. Scaly? What the hell? She couldn’t recall ever reading any description of the animals of the aelfar.
Or it was all in Finn’s mind. Maybe something perfectly mundane had killed Simon; maybe the lab had been wrong about the DNA.
Yeah, and pigs could fly.

 

Oh and before I forget!! To celebrate with you, I set my short story Dreamdancer, featuring dreamdancers and their cousins, the elves, free today. In case you don’t have it, grab it now.

Happy Elf Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get Dreamdancer here!

New release – episode 4 of Boreal and John Grey “The Dream”

Hi boys, girls and droids. I’ve been holed away for some time, writing. I’m hoping to finish Season 1 of Boreal and John Grey this month, and finally episode 4 is out!! (episode 5 is in the works)

 

Do you know this series? Do you like kick-ass heroines, angsty boys, action and suspense, and elves? Then this is for you!

 

It all starts with the elves. Centuries ago, they tried to invade us and failed. Now they are back.

Paranormal Bureau Agent Ella Benson knows her job: fight the Shades living between worlds and keep everyone safe. But then her partner goes missing, a mysterious guy saves her life, and increasingly dangerous creatures slip into her city. After centuries of peace, the gates beyond the Veil are opening and an old enemy is returning: the elves.

A lot happens after this. Finn and Ella become partners, and all that she knows are turned on their head. The Gates are opening; the elves are lurking behind them, ready to cross; the white animals of Aelfheim are roaming free.

And she has given her heart to Finn, even though she doesn’t want to acknowledge it.

So, without further ado, here is what episode 4 is about:

Suspicious about Dave’s nature and motivations, Ella decides to conduct her own investigation, trying to figure out if he’s a rogue Guardian or just human. Meanwhile, Finn seems convinced Ella doesn’t trust him — and Ella isn’t sure who she trusts anymore. However, her feelings for Finn cannot be denied. As her nightmares worsen, more animals cross through the Gates and the Shade attacks intensify, targeting Finn, Ella is only certain of one thing: she has to find out who John Grey is and stop him from opening a stable Gate or else the Elves will launch a full scale invasion and take over her world.

 

So… here you are. One more episode, and I promise you a real ending, no cliffhangers.

Although that doesn’t mean a Season 2 won’t happen… I’m too fond of my characters to abandon them that easily. 🙂

 

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Happy reading!!