Buffy's Ramblings

Thanks to Bewitching Book Tours for hosting this promotion. I have the author of Destiny's Shadow and Out of the Shadows , Ann Gimpel, sharing her life as a writer. Welcome! ***************************** The Writing Life Isn't anything like I thought it would be. I suppose I had this romanticized picture in my mind of curling up in front of my computer and turning out, well, stuff. That part has come true. I do write stories--and novels/novellas, too. I truly love that part. There's nothing better than being lost in the creative process where characters are alive in my head and the other world--the real one--fades into insignificance. There are all those other parts, though. The ones I really didn't know much about beforehand. I've taught myself to be a better self-editor. I've gotten better at researching markets for my stories. Not much point in sending a sci fi short to a market that publishes predominantly horror. Also not much point sendi...

Recap: Moira is a park ranger and she throws herself into work to escape her cheating shaman husband, but inadvertently runs into an old flame. She and Tim split under less than stellar circumstances and running into him again has old feelings stirring again. During a horrific winter storm, they’ll rediscover their love, and find they’ll need Tim’s druid heritage if they want to survive both the storm and her husband’s vengeance. Title:   Destiny's Shadow Series:   N/A Book #:  N/A Author:   Ann Gimpel Approximate Book Length:   75 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: This was kind of a neat read. The druidic magic vs shaman magic was a little vague, but still pretty cool. The suspense created by Moira’s predicament was great, and her husband is the kind of villain you have no problem hating. I did have some mixed feelings though. Moira seemed a little shallow, having left Tim in the first pl...