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What do you envision when you hear
the word Dragons? These
legendary creatures, found in lore, myths, and fairy tales, are typically
pictured as having serpent-like or reptilian traits. Today, I would like to share the mythological
dragons of Scotland, specifically on the island of Skye. Scotland is where I
base my newest series, Clan of Dragons.
The first book is titled Spark.
The
most famous Scottish is the Loch Ness Monster or ‘Nessie’. Yes, Nessie
is classified as a dragon even though many assume it is a leftover dinosaur
called a plesiosaur, or
lake fish, that has grown to gigantic proportions. Tales of Nessie date from
the sixth century and some refer to it as a wingless dragons.
As a novelist writing paranormal romance, I
have the ability to make my characters human, dragon, horse, wolf, or whatever
comes to mind. I created a group of brothers. In my book, each dragon is a
different color, have different personalities, and like to shift into other
forms. My freedom to create these paranormal creatures does not mean I can be
lax in their formations. The characters of a story keep the story interesting. Spark
is the first book in my Clan of Dragons series, and will be followed by Smoke,
which is available for pre-order.
Excerpt from Spark, Clan of Dragons
Book #1
The handle on
the bolted bedchamber door jiggled. Heavy knocks made the women step back. When
someone kicked the oak door, and it splintered, Vika headed for the open
window. Raised voices filled the room as she lifted the hem or her dress, and
shimmied over the windowsill. She landed on the thatched roof, and rolled
toward the ground, screaming.
As night air
shot past her face, she wondered who was after her. A silly thing to think of, when the ground be racing up to meet me.
An abrupt stop a
hand’s breadth off the ground jolted her, and she cried out in pain around her
bruised ribs. She struggled, but found that she was gripped in the talons of a
dragon! The light from village torches made it hard to see the color of the
beast’s scales, but she hoped he was the friendly beast she’d met, or maybe one
of the two that had chased away the pirates.
When her
thoughts ran to Mistress MacFingan, she slammed her fists against the beast’s
chest. “Let me go! Me friend be in danger!”
The dragon
headed back toward earth, and she screamed. Before they crashed to the ground,
the dragon’s wings flapped faster and he gently set her on her feet. She faced
him, and stepped back in awe. He was magnificent as torchlight glistened over
his purple-colored scales and flames danced in his amber eyes. Familiar eyes.
Spark
Clan
of Dragons
Book
One
Nancy
Lee Badger
Genre: Scottish Paranormal
Romance
Publisher: Nancy Lee Badger
Date of Publication: August 4,
2016
ASIN: B01HV8Y5IG
Number of pages: 207
Word Count: 64,500
Cover Artist: Nancy Lee Badger
Book Description:
Nancy Lee Badger brings you
another story filled with Scottish dragons and shape-shifters. Set on the
Scottish Island of Skye, she again fills her paranormal fantasy with romance
and danger, and with characters you will remember. Some will tug at your heart.
Others will make you wish for their demise. SPARK is the first book in a brand
new series, Clan of Dragons.
What can a young dragon do to
prove to his older brothers that he is their clan’s best chance to save their
species? In the Black Cuillin Hills, Evan heads to the village of Morhban to
find a way to interact with humans. To learn their language and customs, and to
get close enough to a red-haired beauty to mate with her, the brown-winged
purple dragon shifts into a copper-colored horse. When his new hooves protect
her from Lord Toal MacMorgan’s inappropriate demands with a well-placed kick,
she thanks Evan by brushing his silky coat. Things are looking up.
When an unfamiliar horse kicks
Toal into the creek, releasing Vika from his roaming hands, her appreciation
turns to horror. A sputtering Toal demands that the animal die. Anger makes
Vika agree to a wager. A three day hunt will determine the fate of the horse
she names Spark. Failure will mean his death, and the loss of her freedom.
Pirates, wolves, a wild boar, and a handsome stranger lead her on a wild ride.
She discovers her heart is in as much danger as her life.
About
the Author:
Nancy Lee Badger loves
chocolate-chip shortbread, wool plaids wrapped around the trim waist of a
Scottish Highlander, the clang of broadswords, and the sound of bagpipes in the
air. After growing up in Huntington, New York, and raising two handsome sons in
New Hampshire, Nancy moved to North Carolina where she writes full-time.
Nancy is a member of Romance
Writers of America, Heart of Carolina Romance Writers, Fantasy-Futuristic &
Paranormal Romance Writers, Triangle Association of Freelancers, and the Celtic
Heart Romance Writers. Nancy and her family volunteer each fall at the New
Hampshire Highland Games surrounded by…kilts!
Website http://www.nancyleebadger.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/NLBadger
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4 comments:
Thank you for allowing me to share my new book, SPARK-Clan of Dragons with your readers.
Nancy Lee Badger
Your latest book is my "must read" selection. Congratulations on what sounds like a wonderful story line.
"I read your books"
Fantastic thank you.
Thank you for all the kind words, and congratulations to Renee G, the winner of my Scottish prize package!
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