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Wenona Hulsey is the author of the Blood Burden series, with a prequel novella, Blood Awakening , and the first novel-length book, Burden of Blood . Check out my review links, and see the blurb for the novella below. I've followed Wenona Hulsey for months now, and she's so passionate about writing. It's really inspiring and I love how supportive she is of other authors as well, especially Indie authors! Being a fan, I was really excited when she was willing to sit and talk with me. BK: What got you started in writing? WH: Reading started my interest in writing. I enjoy losing myself in a good book, being swept away by magical worlds or exciting situations that put me on the edge of my seat so my reading evolved into wanting to create my own worlds to share with everyone else. BK: I feel ya! So, what drove you to write about Fae specifically? WH: I love Fairy legends and, luckily for me, it's not a saturated subject like vampires or shifters. ...

Recap: Years after waking up with the ability to hear evil thoughts, Nicole Keenan is now a police officer. She does all she can to hide her gift from everyone while still using it to help people, but she can only live in denial for so long before the ancient grudge that awakened her ability rears its ugly head, awakening yet more power. Southern tradition and Irish folklore collide as Nicole learns of love, heartache, and the burden of responsibility her very blood incurs. Title:   Burden of Blood Series:   Blood Burden Book #:  2 Author:   Wenona Hulsey Approximate Book Length:   186 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   16+ Sexual Content:   Mild Thoughts: I found out about Wenona Hulsey through a YA author, so I had assumed that her stories were going to be YA too. When I read the novella, Blood Awakening , I noticed the characters weren’t teenagers, but still didn’t quite know what to expect from Burden of Blood . It was a pleasant...

Recap: Gabby and Lane have been best friends for most of their lives and they’ve been through hell together, but nothing could have prepared them for what Mother Nature had in store for mankind. All the natural disasters and global warming were Her way of warning humanity, but no one listened, and now it’s all about survival. Title:   Blood Awakening Series:   Blood Burden Book #:  1 Author:   Wenona Hulsey Approximate Book Length:   26 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   16+ Sexual Content:   Mild Thoughts: "I want more!" This is what Wenona Hulsey leaves you screeching at the end of this one! She manages to include a tight friendship, a budding relationship, intrigue, wonder, and danger all into this tease of a book. I refuse to give away any spoilers, so unfortunately, there isn't much I can divulge given the short length of the book. I will however tell you that this is a great prequel to Burden of Blood and I look forward to s...