How to Survive when you hold the Heart of the Vampire

 It is almost Halloween in Redcliffe, Cornwall, and Jessica Stone is not the woman she used to be. Her summer was hijacked by werewolves, she fell in love with a vampire, and now she is learning how to be a witch, and what it means to celebrate Samhain with her new coven. Her vampire boyfriend, Jack Mason, is busy at work as a police detective, and his identical twin brother Danny, the werewolf alpha, refuses to let go of the woman he has chosen to protect his pack.

Jessica must learn about control, power, and the love that she truly feels for her vampire boyfriend and his brother.

Excerpt

“You have to feed, Jack,” I insisted, “And you cannot use me. We tried that before and you almost killed me, remember?”

“You found a way to survive,” my vampire replied gruffly.

I laughed, but it was not amusement that brought such a reaction.

“I survived,” I said, emphasising the word, “because of your brother. Danny saved me. He sacrificed his wolves so that I could claw back some human strength. Maybe that’s what caused this…” I gestured to the empty space on the bed behind me, “thing with Suri.”

“Perhaps,” Jack replied quietly, “But the point is, you survived.”

#TheRedcliffeNovels

The Redcliffe novels series follow the adventures of bookshop owner Jessica Stone as she meets a man and falls in love, only to discover the hidden werewolf secrets of her close friends. That includes Simon Bunce, manager of the Ship Inn, who turns out to be lieutenant to the Redcliffe werewolf pack, and lover to the wolf alpha Danny Mason. He fights to protect his master from the ethereal animal familiar who threatens to claim their pack. Who knew the Cornish coast could be so deadly?

Buy links: Smashwords; Apple Books

Download your FREE copy of It’s Complicated (The Redcliffe Novels) and meet the werewolves of Cornwall, England.  Click here. 

International Women’s Day #IWD2023

Happy International Women’s Day! Let’s celebrate the work of female authors, especially those like me who work alone, from home, with very little outside support for our business.

I am still doggedly pursuing my dream of literary fame and fortune, and still it evades me. But I am comforted in the knowledge that every day my work gets a little bit better, every day I learn something new that I can put into my craft, and every day I might be one step closer to truly fulfilling my childhood dream of being a famous author. When I was a child I never thought I could possibly write a novel, let alone publish one, and now I have several published novels that are widely available around the world. That is an achievement!

 

 

What are the inspirational female authors that influence your life in some way? Maybe they wrote something that struck a chord with your life experience. Perhaps they helped you to feel part of a community or eased your loneliness. Or maybe they gave you a good story to read that took you away from the stress of life, that made you laugh, that made you smile, and that made you feel better.

 

 

My writing is influenced by Laurell K Hamilton, Anne Rice, L.J. Smith and lots of female authors whose work I have enjoyed throughout my life. Now I strive to become another strong female writer that can help inspire a new generation of readers. My daughters are desperate to read my books, but they are not old enough yet and I’m not sure I want them to. They would never look at me in the same way again! Who are your favourite female writers?

 

Download your FREE copy of It’s Complicated (A Redcliffe Short Story) and meet the werewolves of Cornwall, England.  Click here. 

Imbolc Blessings!

Imbolc Blessings, my pagan kin!

Those wolves are stirring in Redcliffe ready for the full moon. They are excited for the change of season as the weather grows warmer, the days grow longer, and they can hunt in the forest.

Jessica has learned a lot about living with werewolves and vampires since she embraced her witchcraft. She seems to be enjoying it! You can read about her story and her adventures in the Redcliffe Novels series, beginning with Love Hurts (A Redcliffe Novel) Book 1. There are 5 published so far and book 6 is in the editing phase.

You can read some slightly more erotic paranormal adventures in My Vampire Boyfriend (The Redcliffe Novels), an anthology of short stories inspired by the creatures in my fictional Cornish town.

Download your FREE copy of It’s Complicated (A Redcliffe Short Story) and meet the werewolves of Cornwall, England.  Click here. 

Happy New Year from Paranormal Author Catherine Green

Happy New Year my bookish friends! How is 2023 looking so far?

My return to writing was slow last year, mainly due to unexpected health challenges. Then there was the usual phase where I wallowed in self-pity and decided I was going to give it all up because nobody cared about my books. We writers are a sensitive bunch, even if you don’t see it from the outside. 

Somehow I returned to an old online course via a webinar. There is a lot of new content on the website, with updated training for indie marketing and business building. I suppose this is a sign that I shouldn’t give up yet. My published novels are brilliant, I know that. I just need to persuade the rest of the world to recognise my genius. It’s a hard task, but I am still not giving up. I am nothing if not stubborn, as my husband will attest to.

I am currently writing a new vampire hunter novel that I’ve been working on for several years and only recently decided to rewrite from a different perspective, so the first draft is still in progress. I am struggling to connect with the story and yet I feel I must persevere. I have the sequel to Vampire of Blackpool in progress, and the sequel to my as-yet unpublished novel Hunting the Hunted. I have submitted the manuscript for Hunting the Hunted to various publishers and agents without success, but I refuse to give up.

And so, this year for me will be about writing. I need to go back to basics and do what makes me happy. What will you do this year?

Download your FREE copy of It’s Complicated (A Redcliffe Short Story) and meet the werewolves of Cornwall, England.  Click here. 

A Witch’s Familiar in Love Redeems (A Redcliffe Novel)

 Have you read the brand-new Redcliffe Novels series yet?
 
I decided to refresh the old manuscripts and make them snappier for today’s audience. I am rather impressed with the result, how about you?
 
*Warning: offensive language*

 
Excerpt from Love Redeems (A Redcliffe Novel) Book 3
 
            Danny stood in the same position, in the middle of the room, staring at the space where Suri had been standing a moment before. His hand was still raised, and I watched as he blinked slowly, opened his eyes, and looked in confusion at his hand.  He dropped it to his side and looked at me, then turned to face Jack.
            “What the hell just happened?” he said in a low voice, his Irish accent thick and heavy as he tried to establish what he was doing. 
            “You were transfixed by her animal familiar,” Jack replied, his accent matching that of his brother. 
            “Fuck,” Danny said softly, turning to stare at me, “How the fuck did you do that, Jessica?”
            I shuddered at his coarse language, and I shook my head.
            “I, I don’t know,” I stuttered, “I wanted you both to stop fighting. Suri said she could help, and the next thing I knew she was here, standing in front of us. Shit.”

 Wow. What happened there? Click here to get the book and read the whole story.

Download your FREE copy of It’s Complicated (A Redcliffe Short Story) and meet the werewolves of Cornwall, England.  Click here. 

*Article contains affiliate links

Support Small Business this #BlackFriday!

 How do you feel about #BlackFriday? It seems more important this year because of the pandemic, with lots of non-essential shops closed during the second lockdown here in England. These shops now have to step up their efforts to sell more products online, competing with big brands and established internet stores. I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I believe in not over-commercializing holidays such as Christmas. However, I sell books for a living. If I don’t sell the books I write, I won’t make any money, and that could negatively affect my children and husband.

 

 

I propose a compromise: think about the small business owners, including indie authors, craft businesses, local produce etc. They rely on income from the sales of the stock that they lovingly create by hand. We should support those businesses. When I hear about #BlackFriday, my thoughts turn to Amazon. Well, they are made up of small business owners, like me, who rely on royalties paid via Amazon for the sales of our books. Amazon is not necessarily the big bad giant that some people believe. Most of the books published on Amazon will pay decent royalties to their authors, myself included. Check the names of the sellers when you shop, and you will find some small, independent retailers.

 

Why not search for alternative Christmas gifts for your friends and family? Find them a book written and produced independently by a new author. Try a CD by a young musician. Or even search for some handcrafted bespoke trinkets, jewellery, furniture or bric-a-brac. The small business owners will be far more grateful for your custom and will make more effort to give you the personal customer service that makes you feel good about parting with your hard-earned cash. Thank you.

 

Are you Team Jack or Team Danny? Sign up now and receive your FREE story from #TheRedcliffeNovels series set in Cornwall, England.

Let’s Talk About Books: The Redcliffe Novels by Catherine Green

 

Today I talk about Love Redeems (A Redcliffe Novel), book 3 in the Redcliffe Novels series set in Cornwall, England.

 

 

1. What is the working title of your book?

 

Love Redeems (A Redcliffe Novel) – Book 3

 

2. Where did the idea for the book come from?

 

It came naturally after I wrote the first book, Love Hurts (A Redcliffe Novel) and the sequel Love Kills (A Redcliffe Novel).

 

3. What genre does your work fall under?

 

It is paranormal romance, with a little dark fantasy and some horror elements.

 

4. Which actors would you choose to play your characters?

 

Hmm, so far, I am struggling to decide on the right ones. For my heroine Jessica Stone I need a British woman with a convincing Manchester accent, long auburn hair, and green eyes. For the Mason brothers I need identical twins from Dublin with black hair and blue eyes… Any up and coming actors interested in the roles please?

 

     5. What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?

 

Emotion runs high in this fast-paced paranormal adventure, where secrets unfold, and friends are not as they seem…

 

6. Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?

 

It will be published in partnership with Mirador, who produced my first two novels in the series.

 

     7. How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?

 

About four or five months, I think. Once I had written the first two, this one just couldn’t wait.

 

     8. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

 

It probably has elements of the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris, but I aspire to write like Laurell K Hamilton and her Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series, but with less horrific violence and a British perspective.

 

      9. Who or what inspired you to write this book?

 

I can’t really remember. My first novel, Love Hurts (A Redcliffe Novel), was cultivated in my mind for around ten years before I actually wrote it down. It first came about when I read the Nightworld series of novels by L. J. Smith and decided I wanted my own version of a vampire story with characters I could more easily relate to. Love Redeems (A Redcliffe Novel) is a natural progression from that, using experiences gained from my life during recent years.

 

     10. What else about your book might pique the readers’ interest?

 

It is set in Cornwall and describes the rugged coastline and old smugglers’ caves. There is a best friend with a new baby, two women running a business, and some interesting moral issues explored.

 

Download your FREE copy of It’s Complicated (A Redcliffe Short Story) and meet the werewolves of Cornwall, England.  Click here. 

 

Refuse to Accept Failure #WritingCommunity

I have been thinking about what it means to accept failure in today’s world. We hear stories of people who failed at their business ventures, failed in their marriage, failed to succeed with a challenge or adventure. And we hear about the “failed writer.” But what exactly does that mean? What is failure, and who determines it? I heard somewhere that a failed author is one who has sold less than 10,000 books. Well then, that would be me. And what about freelance writers and journalists? Are they failures if they don’t earn a required threshold of money for their writing and their investigations? I don’t know.

All I do know is that I refuse to accept failure in my career. I have been working as a freelance writer for almost ten years now, and so far, I have not earned anywhere near a living wage. Some months I might earn a few hundred pounds for some articles, other months I sell nothing at all. And my lack of book sales is just ridiculous. I know that I am a good writer. I know that my stories should be told, and that people do enjoy reading them. My problem is making people aware of those stories and books that I write. I don’t have a vibrant personality. I am not the type of person to tell everyone I meet that I have published novels. I do not light up a room and command attention when I enter it. Most of the time I am invisible in a crowd. But I am still a writer. And I refuse to give up. Who is with me?  

Are you Team Jack or Team Danny? Sign up now and receive your FREE copy of It’s Complicated from #TheRedcliffeNovels series set in Cornwall, England.

Hot Girls and Ladies in Hot Books!

One thing is certain in my novels: the women know what they want, and they get it! That includes the men, women or creatures they desire. None more so than werewolf lieutenant Sally Frost in the Redcliffe novels series. She lusts after her alpha, Danny Mason, and she will do his bidding as long as he gives her something in return. Read her story for free in this month’s special offer for sexy books. Just look for It’s Complicated (A Redcliffe Short Story) in the collection. You can also choose from a selection of other hot and sexy female-led novels. Enjoy!

Are you Team Jack or Team Danny? Sign up now and receive your FREE copy of It’s Complicated from #TheRedcliffeNovels series set in Cornwall, England.

Paranormal Reader Appreciation Giveaway

In honor of reader appreciation month in March we are going to celebrate the best way we know how ... with books! Check out this hot new giveaway with over 50 paranormal books and be seduced by a new author.

Download your FREE copy of my Redcliffe short story It’s Complicated and discover a whole new world in beautiful Cornwall.  

Sally Frost is a mild-mannered NHS hospital nurse by day (and night). When she is not at her human job, she follows a rather more exotic path as lieutenant for the Redcliffe werewolf pack. Her alpha, Danny Mason, battles to hold his pack together, and he calls upon his lovelorn, reliable right-hand woman to get the job done.

This short story compliments the Redcliffe Novels series that is widely available in bookshops and online.

  

 Are you Team Jack or Team Danny? Sign up now and receive your FREE story from #TheRedcliffeNovels series set in Cornwall, England.

Halloween Release! Heart of the Vampire (A Redcliffe Novel) Book 5

Ooh launch day is nearly here! My next book in the Redcliffe novels series: Heart of the Vampire, will be released on Halloween. Samhain is fast approaching in Redcliffe, Cornwall, and Jessica Stone must learn about control, power, and the love that she truly feels for her vampire boyfriend and his brother.

“Can we ever be friends like we used to be?” I asked in a small voice.

He quirked his lips in a smile and shook his head.

“I don’t think so,” he said sadly, “Too much has happened in the last few months. I tried to keep you away from my pack, to keep you safe. But now I am worried about how safe I am from you… and your snow tiger.”

Read the first four Redcliffe novels now so you can catch up with the story so far – Buy on Amazon; Buy from other stores. Keep searching and sharing #TheRedcliffeNovels online to get your hands on the new release.

 Are you Team Jack or Team Danny? Sign up now and receive your FREE story from #TheRedcliffeNovels series set in Cornwall, England.

Eye of the Tiger (A Redcliffe Novel) – Book 4

Excerpt -

Glancing at the wall clock I saw that the time was barely two o’clock. It felt like I was in a time warp here, waiting to close the shop and see what magical mischief I could get into that evening. At least, that’s how my life seemed now. Perhaps I was being a little melodramatic.

            “Alright,” Jack replied, “What has upset you?”

            “Oh, the usual,” I said with a huge sigh, “Finding out I’m a witch with a scary animal familiar, discovering that my boyfriend is a vampire, oh and that my local friends are werewolves. Or were,” I caught my breath as the tears surged forward again.

            “You are mourning the loss of your friend,” Jack said, “It is only natural for a human.”

            I nodded and then remembered that Jack was on the phone.

            “Yes,” I replied quietly, “She was too young to die like that.”

            “She did her duty as pack lieutenant,” Jack said, “She was a hero.”

            “Doesn’t make it any easier,” I said.

            “No,” Jack agreed, “You need time to ease the pain.”

My novels are adult paranormal with equal amounts of dark romance and contemporary English Gothic. Sign up now for special offers, book release news, and your FREE Redcliffe story to get started.

***Special Offer!*** The Darkness of Love #vampire #romance #erotic

I have a special treat for you, my friends! Today I share a limited special offer discount code for you to download my Victorian vampire romance novel, The Darkness of Love. This was a spin-off from the Redcliffe Novels that I wrote several years ago, and it tells the story of Marcus Scott and his transition from human to vampire.

A Victorian vampire lord seeks an heir for his estate in this English Gothic novel with passion and flair.

Lord Gregory Stockton is a powerful and respected businessman embracing the modern era of the Victorian industrial revolution. He has a grand and beautiful manor house complete with a repertoire of servants, and his young wife is charming, attractive, and the perfect lady to his gentleman. The only thing they lack is an heir to the family estate. Lord Gregory knows he can never produce a child, for he is a vampire, although his wife and servants know nothing of his secrets. There are other ways to provide heirs for his estate, however, and Lord Gregory has noticed the romantic attraction between his wife and the young stable hand Marcus Scott. He hatches a plan to bring the would-be lovers together, and then cruelly tear them apart as he continues to build his empire and secure his power base in the south of England. The humans are pawns in the vampire’s game of lust, love and control.

To receive 20% off your purchase, simply visit Smashwords and enter the code ZY65N at checkout. I look forward to your reviews!

Don’t forget to find me on social media:

Facebook; Twitter; The Pagan Housewife Blog; Instagram

My novels are adult paranormal with equal amounts of dark romance and contemporary English Gothic. Sign up now for special offers and book release news.

*LAST CHANCE!* April Book Blast #ASMSG #freebooks

Today is your LAST CHANCE to get your free books in the AprilBook Blast brought to you by FantasiaBook World. You can download over 85 romance eBooks in all sub genres, so go ahead, discover your new book boyfriend (or girlfriend!)

Don’t forget to find me on social media:

Facebook; Twitter; The Pagan Housewife Blog; Instagram

My novels are adult paranormal with equal amounts of dark romance and contemporary English Gothic. Sign up now for special offers and book release news.

April Book Blast #ASMSG #freebooks

I have more book freebies to reveal today! Here is the April Book Blast brought to you by Fantasia Book World. You can download over 85 romance eBooks in all sub genres, so go ahead, discover your new book boyfriend (or girlfriend!)

Don’t forget to find me on social media:

Facebook; Twitter; The Pagan Housewife Blog; Instagram

My novels are adult paranormal with equal amounts of dark romance and contemporary English Gothic. Sign up now for special offers and book release news.

Upcoming Events: Book Lovers in Southport (BLISS)

It may seem like ages away, but on Sunday 14th July this year I will attend the Book Lovers in Southport signing event. Held at the Prince of Wales hotel, you can meet a variety of authors writing everything from sweet romance to pure fantasy, dark paranormal to steamy erotica. There will be limited edition colouring books for sale, cover models to meet, and lots of delightful entertainment in a quintessentially British seaside location. I can’t wait!

Have you discovered the Redcliffe novels? Sign up today, and receive your fabulous FREE book to get you started… (be warned, my vampires do not sparkle, and my wolves will bite!) 

Happy New Year! #2018 #books

Happy New Year, my friends! The past month or so has been a whirlwind of family drama and busy festive activity. I will be very glad to return to work in the new year, and I am itching to get back to some proper writing. My plans for 2018 include releasing book 5 in the Redcliffe Novels series, and continuing work on my vampire hunter collection set in the North of England.

Did you download your free copy of Return of the Vampire Hunter? I look forward to your reviews… Enjoy your New Year, and feel free to share your plans and projects in the comments below.

Have you discovered the Redcliffe novels? Sign up today, and receive your fabulous FREE book to get you started… (be warned, my vampires do not sparkle, and my wolves will bite!) 

A Witch in Cornwall #TheRedcliffeNovels #paranormal #Gothic

I looked at her and she gasped and stepped back, shielding the baby in her pram instinctively.

“Jess,” she whispered, “Your eyes are glowing.”

I shook my head and blinked furiously, forcing Suri to back off and leave me alone. The tiger disappeared with a growl, but she knew she would get her way eventually. I focused on calming the energy that was whipping around me in an invisible storm. I did not need this right now, and Liz definitely did not deserve it.

Jessica Stone used to be a normal human. Then she fell in love with a vampire, met his identical twin werewolf brother, and her life fell apart spectacularly. Meeting Detective Jack Mason, and his brother Danny, brought about a powerful change, and Jessica’s magic was released. Now, in Redcliffe book 4, she must learn to control her ethereal animal familiar, who lusts after the alpha werewolf, and will stop at nothing to use her human mistress as a tool... Or is that a weapon?

The Redcliffe novels series follow the adventures of bookshop owner Jessica Stone as she meets a man and falls in love, only to discover the hidden werewolf secrets of her close friends. Who knew the Cornish coast could be so deadly?

Eye of the Tiger (A Redcliffe Novel) – available in bookshops, libraries, and online now!

Buy from Amazon UK; Amazon US, and other major online retailers.

Have you discovered the Redcliffe novels? Sign up today, and receive your fabulous FREE book to get you started… (be warned, my vampires do not sparkle, and my wolves will bite!) 

A Fabulous Weekend at #SASE

I am back behind the computer after a fabulous day at the Sandbach Author Signing Event on Saturday. It was a lovely day, and I really enjoyed catching up with my author friends again. We spend so much time on social media that it is nice to have a venue and a date where we can physically see and speak to each other, and catch up on our respective author journeys.

Photo Credit Books on the Beach 

SASE was my last author event for 2017. I will now spend a few months working on my projects. I have almost finished editing book 5 in the Redcliffe novels series, and I plan to write a first draft of book 6 during #NaNoWriMo in November. I will emerge refreshed in the New Year, ready to get back out there on the author circuit. Catch you later!

BotB Authors at SASE! Photo Credit

Have you discovered the Redcliffe novels? Sign up today, and receive your fabulous FREE book to get you started… (be warned, my vampires do not sparkle, and my wolves will bite!) 

*99c BIG BOOK SALE* #SciFi #Fantasy #Paranormal

Greetings travellers! Welcome and well met. We have over 60 books of fantasy and science fiction waiting for you and your friends within.

From robots, to wolves, wizardry to virtual reality there is something for everyone.

Have no fear, the darkness and evil that is locked in some of these books is only the written word. There are other characters of light and hope that reside in those very same books.

Join them on their journey and see how they fare.

All of these books are on sale for this weekend only for $0.99, well Saturday Sunday and Monday anyway which is what a weekend should be.

You will find these books on Amazon, Itunes, Kobo, Barnes and Noble as well as Smashwords.

With one simple click of the picture above, you begin your journey.

Good luck traveller!

Sword, staff, wand, pulse rifle or star cruiser. Be ready!

***You can find Love Hurts (A Redcliffe Novel) on the Amazon and Smashwords pages!***