Fresh Fiction Blog | Judi Fennell | Magic Gone Wild...ly all over the place

That's what happens to Nirvana Aphrodite (Vana for short). Yes, she knows that name is a mouthful and quite a lot to live up to if she were a normal genie, but since she can't manage to get her magic to work right at all, the name is doubly hard to live up to.

Especially when her twin sister Aphrodite Nirvana is the family superstar.

And when Zane Harrison lets her out of the bottle she's been stuck in practicing for the last hundred years, well, things still don't go according to plan.

When I first started writing my Bottled Magic series, I thought, "How fun! Magic! I can have lots of fun with magic!" Except that magic can fix everything. Where would the story be? The genie could give their master anything he or she wanted and of course they'd want the genie to stick around. I mean, was there ever any doubt that Major Nelson would end up marrying Jeannie? Puhleaze. The man would have to have sucked in too much moon dust to not want her.

Magic, it turns out, can get in the way of a story. So I had to come up with a way for magic not to fix everything. In I DREAM OF GENIES, it was the fact that magic leaves a spectral trail for other genies to find, so Eden, the heroine, couldn't do magic. In GENIE KNOWS BEST, Samantha made a silly wish to never say "I wish" around Kal, her genie, and therefore he couldn't do magic. So what was left for MAGIC GONE WILD?

Out of control magic. And poor Vana has no control She's the reason Zane's family has always been considered eccentric and why he was teased as a kid. Needless to say, finding a genie, for Zane, isn't quite as exciting as it would be for say, you or me.

Especially when she breaks his legs. And holds him at sword point. And animates the vacuum cleaner while hanging upside down in his foyer where anyone could see her. And destroying his kitchen with flour and pigeons (at the same time...), lighting his back yard on fire, setting the gargoyle statues on his roof loose, and a whole host of other things.

Oh, and she comes with a talking phoenix named Merlin Pendragon who has all the arrogance of his namesake—or actually the wizard who was named after him.

Zane has inherited a loony bin. But when he tries to sell it, things just go from bad to worse. Now someone else knows about Vana and is determined to user her for his own gain. If there's anything worse than an inept genie, it's an inept genie at the beck and call of a greedy and selfish master.

Here's an excerpt to whet your whistle:

Well, that hadn't gone over so well.

Gee, you think? Vana set the box of dishes on the back of the sofa and kissed her red dress into the closet inside her bottle upstairs. No sense in letting a perfectly good outfit go to waste in the spectrasphere. After all, she'd been trying to conjure that exact Ungaro creation when Zane had shown up in her bottle.

Why had Zane shown up inside her bottle? She had yet to figure that out. She'd never heard of any mortal doing that—though, she had kinda missed out on some genie-training essentials.

Vana adjusted her lavender T-shirt to lay flat over the matching shorts and pulled her hair into a ponytail. The children were bound to be rowdy when she freed them from the box after spending so much time cooped up.

"So now what? You want to go after him?" Merlin, wings outstretched, coasted around Vana with a bit of a breeze on his second pass around the parlor.

"No." She opened the box lid, the muted blue-and-green leaf china pattern belying the energy vibrating from the eight children. She'd hated to magick them from the study during the party, but they'd known better than to be out and about when Peter had guests. She was going to have to talk to them about that.

"You sure you want to unleash them?" Merlin poked his beak into the box. "You do remember why they're like that, don't you?"

"Hush, Merlin. They think you're serious." She removed Anthony.

Merlin's feathers changed color to the black-and-white-striped pattern of a referee's shirt. "I am."

She flicked his beak away from the children. "No one's asking you to stay."

"Good. Have fun with that. I'm outta here." He left in a flash of flames that looked like little tongues sticking out at her.

She shook her head. Merlin always said he didn't like children, but he obviously liked acting like one.

MAGIC GONE WILD BY JUDI FENNELL – IN STORES AUGUST 2012

Every Time She Uses Magic Something Goes Terribly Wrong...

Vana wishes she hadn't dropped out of genie training. Now she's determined to get a grip on both her genie magic and her life. But the harder she tries to fix things for her intriguing new master, the more she drives him crazy...

Except There's Nothing Ever Wrong About Him...

Pro-football player Zane Harrison finally has control of the family estate and is determined to put to rest his grandfather's eccentric reputation. Until he discovers that behind all the rumors is a real, live genie who stirs feelings in him he's never known before. The more Zane tries to help Vana harness her powers, the more her madcap magic entangles his heart...

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Judi Fennell is the award-winning author of six light paranormal romances, including a trilogy of Mermen-inspired love stories, and three genie-inspired romances. WILD BLUE UNDER won the PRISM Award for Best Light Paranormal from the Paranormal Chapter of Romance Writers of America. A former corporate meeting and convention planner, Judi now writes full time around the hectic schedules of her husband and teenagers. She lives in suburban Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please visit http://www.judifennell.com.

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I love crazy out of control stories like this.can't wait to
read it.
(Stacey Smith 2:08am August 31, 2012)

This set of books sounds like so much fun....
I love when the story is unpredictable and funny.
(Barbara Hanson 4:01am August 31, 2012)

Good morning! Thanks for stopping by, ladies. I can imagine lots of folks
will be headed out for the last vacation weekend of the summer so I really
appreciate you checking out my stories. They were so much fun to write. :)
(Judi Fennell 7:01am August 31, 2012)

This sounds really interesting. You are a new-to-me author
and I'd love to try out your books!

Karin
(Karin Anderson 7:18am August 31, 2012)

This sounds like it would be an exciting read. I would love to see how this ends. I am going to add it to my tbr shelf.
(Emily Bowes 8:28am August 31, 2012)

This sounds SO fun! I have never read a genie romance and love the aspect that she is not in control of her powers fully! Lots of fun to be had!
(Angie Lilly 10:02am August 31, 2012)

LOVE YOUR BOOKS THEY ARE MARVELOUS. CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS
BOOK SOUNDS EXCITING. LOVE TO WIN
(Shelly Caggiano 10:19am August 31, 2012)

I'm always looking forward to new authors, I'd love to win it.
(Wilma Frana 10:39am August 31, 2012)

This sounds great!!! And fun! When I was a kid, I used to love "I dream of Jeanie".
(Lori Yost 10:44am August 31, 2012)

OOHH! It sounds good. Can't wait to read it!!!
(Ashley C 10:50am August 31, 2012)

I grew up on Dream of Jeannie---this sounds like it will be just as much fun.
(Sue Farrell 11:23am August 31, 2012)

I read I Dream of Genies. That book was fun to read. I'm looking forward to to reading the series as it grows.
(Kai Wong 11:59am August 31, 2012)

Magic is always fun!!!
Blessings,
Marjorie
(Marjorie Carmony 12:52pm August 31, 2012)

Sounds like so much fun and a great read!!!
(Ashley Applebee 1:02pm August 31, 2012)

Sounds like another great book from you! :)
(Colleen Conklin 2:04pm August 31, 2012)

This is a new and interesting story line. I can't wait to read more. Thanks for the giveaway.
(Kathleen Yohanna 3:04pm August 31, 2012)

Some days I'm in the mood for some laughter with my romance and Judi's books are ones to reach for!
(Dana Wong 3:06pm August 31, 2012)

This sounds like a unique story, and I always love new-to-me authors and books. I look forward to reading it!
(Kelli Rolvaag 5:04pm August 31, 2012)

This sounds like a really interesting book! I have not read any Genie books yet but I enjoy reading paranormal romances. I am looking forward to reading this book.
(Chelsea Knestrick 5:08pm August 31, 2012)

AWESOME! A FUN(NY) GENIE ROMANCE! I have never read a book like this, and it sounds really exciting and a fun read, I can't wait to get into with Vana & Zane!!
(Linda Luinstra 5:19pm August 31, 2012)

I remember hearing about your prior books somewhere, and I am now kicking myself if you'll pardon the expression - "from here to sundown," that I never got them to read!! After reading this excerpt, I can't wait to get my hands on this book!! It sounds just like the kind of book I'd love to curl up with for early Fall, with a nice cup of tea, and my new kittens at my side. I'm sure I'll enjoy every page, and it'll be one of those books that I won't put down until the end. Thank you for coming to let us know about this book, because I'll be putting your other books at the top of my TBR list for now, and will be sure to read the other one as well!! The cover is great, too!! Congratulations on what I'm sure will be a hit!!
(Peggy Roberson 5:21pm August 31, 2012)

Hi Judi! Although I loved your Tritone books dearly-I'm sooooo excited
with this series. You can never go wrong with magic. Especially if it goes
askew. I mean, isn't that why we all loved Aunt Clara from the Bewitched
tv show? Vana sounds like a fun character and can't wait to read Magic
gone Wild.
(Susan S 5:37pm August 31, 2012)

This sounds good! I love magic/supernatural, and especially love books that make me laugh. =)
(Kathleen Conner 5:41pm August 31, 2012)

This book sounds magical and fun. Who didn't enjoy "I Dream of Jeannie?" Everyone should enjoy this one and the others in your series! Thanks for the contest!
(Rich Cook 5:45pm August 31, 2012)

these books sound amazing !!I haven't read any Genie books yet so this sounds so exciting!! my favorite show growing up was i dream of Jeannie and Bewitch.
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(Lori Barnes 6:17pm August 31, 2012)

Well I have never left a comment before on anyone's blog, but I couldn't pass up a genie story. They are are my all-time favorite magic stories.
(Deborah Fitsimmons 6:24pm August 31, 2012)

Thanks for the excerpt and the chance to win! Sounds like a great read!
(Natasha Donohoo 6:54pm August 31, 2012)

Out of control Genie...yes I want to read it.
(Diane Chenier 8:10pm August 31, 2012)

Sounds great!! I love reading stories with Genies in them.. Thanks for the chance.
(Martha Lawson 8:14pm August 31, 2012)

Enjoyed the I Dream of Genies; this sounds good, too!
(Janie McGaugh 8:36pm August 31, 2012)

if the cover looks as great as the story will be , she will set a few new records...can't wait to read it and share with my friends
(Kimberly Hoefs 8:48pm August 31, 2012)

This sounds like it should be good. A genie and magic gone wrong...I would love to read this one.
(Angelina Daniels-Shaw 8:50pm August 31, 2012)

I haven't read a story with a Genie before - this lookd like
fun!
(Diane Sallans 10:08pm August 31, 2012)

What fun! would love to read this one...especially if I win
it first.
(Mary Hay 10:33pm August 31, 2012)

Yes, I would like to enter today's contest.
(Wilma Salas 10:33pm August 31, 2012)

Series sounds like fun. Hope I win your book.
(Linda Hall 11:00pm August 31, 2012)

thanks for a fun post and congrats on the newest release :)
(Erin Fender 11:43pm August 31, 2012)

Congrats on the new release! I love your books - I always smile while reading them. I would love to win!
(Kimberley Coover 1:21am September 1, 2012)

A genie sounds convenient - put him back in the bottle when you don't need him around - but I sure it won't work out that way. This could be just like the Meg Langslow mysteres, which I love - Murder with Peacocks etc.
(Clare O'Beara 6:09am September 1, 2012)

this book may just be the best this summer!
(Debby Creager 2:37pm September 1, 2012)

Hi everyone and I'm so sorry I couldn't get here yesterday - real life erupted with a vengeance and it carried over to today. But you all have taken away a lot of the angst with your lovely comments. It's so nice to see so many of you who are familiar with my books, and those who aren't, I hope you will be soon. :) Enjoy the stories; I had a great time "meeting" Vana and Zane and hope you will too. :)
(Judi Fennell 4:39pm September 1, 2012)

I enjoyed the excerpt, and I think Magic Gone Wild sounds like a wonderful read.
(Barbara Elness 5:50pm September 1, 2012)

Loved the excerpt. It sounds like a fun read.
(Carol Woodruff 7:33pm September 1, 2012)

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