How combining the two genres pleased my inner historical/fantasy geek and the
romantic adventurous in me.
I've always been a fan of epic fantasy novels and epic mega-sized historical
novels. The bigger the better. Marion Zimmer Bradley, Terry Goodkind, Jacqueline
Carey, George R.R. Martin and numerous other fantasy authors kept me turning the
pages until I looked at my clock and noticed it was now the morning. Books by
historical novelists, such as James Michener and Bernard Cornwell made me fall
in love with the past, adventure and with heroes, of the warrior variety. Diane
Gabaldon with her Outlander series hooked me. Wow. Paranormal elements in a well
researched historical novel. Loved it.
Years later, I became passionate about wolf/werewolf lore and hence werewolf
romance. The wildlife science geek in me loves wolves, ravens and raptors and I
thought, why not create an alternative world where lycans exist unbeknownst to
the rest of civilization? This was the start of my epic fantasy/historical
paranormal romance series, The Wolf Maiden Saga. My werewolf heroes can be
warriors: gladiators, knights, Vikings, soldiers, etc...My heroines are strong,
adventurous, intelligent and determined to right wrongs.
So, allow me introduce you to my
Wolf Maiden Saga universe.
Since ancient times, the Lupercal Council has kept their people's werewolf
identity a well-guarded secret from man. They refer to their kind as lycans. The
lycan shifts into a bear-sized wolf, bearing unique markings reminiscent of
Maori or Celtic tattoos. The pack shifts during the full moon and are under the
control of their alpha male leader. The alpha males and alpha females are not
bound by the full moon and can shift at will. Lycans can only breed with their
kind. The exception are the alpha males, which can only mate with human women
known as wolf maidens, who wolf paw print or mark of the wolf on their left hip.
Female alphas are sterile, but are the leaders of the lycan community and govern
the Lupercal Council.
Each book in the series depicts the romance between an alpha lycan and his
chosen wolf maiden against the backdrop of an epic historical setting. Plots,
war, enemies and other circumstances beyond their control tear lovers apart.
Books previously published in the series will be revised, and re-titled and
published in the near future to please readers who wish to continue with the
series.
LYCAN GLADIATOR,
Book 1 is available. It is a story that will draw an audience hungry for a
paranormal romance set against the backdrop of Ancient Rome.
LYCAN GLADIATOR takes place
during the 79 AD reign of Roman Emperor Domitian. It is a time of bloody
gladiatorial games and treacherous schemes. It involves the secret society of
lycans that live amongst humans. Think Wolfman meets Spartacus with a romantic
spin.
During a time of bloody gladiator games and treacherous schemes, a secret
society of lycans live amongst the Romans.
When Ulric, a lycan gladiator, meets a mysterious human woman with green eyes,
he's drawn to her fiery beauty, enraptured by her alluring aroma. Unfortunately,
Ulric and the beauty are slaves. To make matters worse, he can mate only with
someone marked with the sign of the wolf.
Cassia's hidden wolf mark burns in the presence of the handsome gladiator. While
her heart yearns to be near Ulric, logic warns her against it—having a
slave as a mate is against the lycan society's plans for her.
In spite of the lycan society's rules and the emperor's brutal plots, their love
grows ... but their passion just may cost them their lives.
I can feel the passion that you have for the characters that you've put into your books, and it makes me want to read your books!! I've never read paranormal before, but with such passion, I'm sure that it's going to make an exceptional read!! The cover is mesmerizing!!
(Peggy Roberson 11:04am November 24, 2013)
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