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Hidden Salem
Kiki Howell
Kiki Howell
Genre:
Contemporary, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Mitchell
Morris Publishing Inc
ISBN: 9781937629281
Number of pages:
332
Cover Artist: Tara
at http://fantasiafrogdesigns.wordpress.com/
Intuition alone
brought Makayla to Salem, Ma in search of a story, but her research has her
confronting more than she bargained for. With her empathic gifts stronger in
Witch City, she physically suffers, landing her literally unconscious in the
arms of both Noah Ayers, local cop and Dylan Baines, local history teacher.
Yet, it is Lauri, a witch who owns a local shop, who teaches Makayla about who
she is and what she can do.
Unfortunately for all
of them, Makayla also stumbles upon a coven in the woods practicing a dark
magic ritual. Now they are after her, threatening her life and the lives of
those she has quickly come to care about. Immersed in things she never
expected, like an old legend and necromancy due to residual hauntings, the race
is on to stay safe from the coven and protect her heart from a certain sexy
cop.
But, is Lauri correct
in thinking Makayla might just have encountered the only real witch in Salem in
1692? And, do they share the same bloodline?
Reviews:
“Richly vivid and captivatingly
engrossing, Hidden Salem is a mesmerizing tale that blends an eerie historical
past with a rather terrifying present. Kiki Howell brings the fascination of
the witches of Salem - both past and present - to a brilliant level, adding
liberal doses of sensuous love, suspense and murder to provide a
hard-to-put-down, provocative and memorable story that you don't want to miss.”
~ April Pohren, Cafe of Dreams Book Reviews
“Kiki Howell spins a tale that will bewitch your heart and leave you
wanting more.” ~ Misty Rayburn - Top Shelf Book Reviews
About the Author:
Ever since she was
young, Kiki Howell has loved to listen to a well-woven tale with real
characters, inspired plots, and delightful resolutions. Kiki could spend hours
lost in a book, and soon she knew that creating lives, loves, and losses with
just words had to be the greatest thing that she could do. To that end, she
pursued her study of literature and writing, earning a bachelor’s degree in
English. She then followed in a Master’s program in Creative Writing.
She has now had over thirty stories published between eleven different publishers. She could not be more thrilled or grateful to see her creations polished and out in the real world. In May, 2011, Kiki was chosen as an Ohioana Book Festival author for her novel, Torn Asunder.
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Guest Post by Kiki Howell:
A Little Fun
So, if you have been following my Hidden Salem Tour with Bewitching Book Tours, this is my last guest post for the month. Thought maybe I would have a little fun with it. Salem, MA, the inspiration for my novel, was a perfect little tourist town with so much to offer. There was of course the water, so beautiful!
There was the historical museums and sights that were so informative and sobering. Haunted tours, there were too many to chose from, but so fun. There were performances we went to see, indoors and out. In fact, they play out the history in the streets. It was so cool, they stay in character even asking what sort of witchery your camera is :)
I could go on and on about the restaurants! But my favorite one, which even made it into the book, was the Salem Beer Works. Here, all these years I thought I hated beer until I dared to try their Witch City Red! And, not only were the onion rings beer battered, but the hamburgers were cooked in beer too. It was a fantastic meal and made for some good background description in the novel.
All over the place were shops – I could have spent hundreds of dollars from souvenirs to books to witchy little items. Actually, I bought a high school sweatshirt because it so matched my kids school colors and style of sweatshirt, that very few have noticed that my black with red block letters sweatshirt says Salem Witches with a witch riding a broom in the middle verses Rough Riders with a man on a horse in the middle.LOL
But, one place that did not make it into the book, one place we had a great time at, was Salem’s Vintage Photography of Salem, MA. What a great afternoon of being dressed up and posed in front of all sorts of scenery with all kinds of props. And then, you spend forever laughing as you go through all the pictures.
So, first one I played with once I got home, but the rest are as they come, a sampling, small photo album, of the fun we had as Witches in Training one afternoon in Salem. The trip couldn’t be all work, right! All pics are of me, my mom, my aunt and a friend who went on the trip.
She has now had over thirty stories published between eleven different publishers. She could not be more thrilled or grateful to see her creations polished and out in the real world. In May, 2011, Kiki was chosen as an Ohioana Book Festival author for her novel, Torn Asunder.
http://www.kikihowell.com
http://www.facebook.com/kikihowell
http://twitter.com/KikiHowell
http://authorsbyauthors.blogspot.com
Guest Post by Kiki Howell:
A Little Fun
So, if you have been following my Hidden Salem Tour with Bewitching Book Tours, this is my last guest post for the month. Thought maybe I would have a little fun with it. Salem, MA, the inspiration for my novel, was a perfect little tourist town with so much to offer. There was of course the water, so beautiful!
There was the historical museums and sights that were so informative and sobering. Haunted tours, there were too many to chose from, but so fun. There were performances we went to see, indoors and out. In fact, they play out the history in the streets. It was so cool, they stay in character even asking what sort of witchery your camera is :)
I could go on and on about the restaurants! But my favorite one, which even made it into the book, was the Salem Beer Works. Here, all these years I thought I hated beer until I dared to try their Witch City Red! And, not only were the onion rings beer battered, but the hamburgers were cooked in beer too. It was a fantastic meal and made for some good background description in the novel.
All over the place were shops – I could have spent hundreds of dollars from souvenirs to books to witchy little items. Actually, I bought a high school sweatshirt because it so matched my kids school colors and style of sweatshirt, that very few have noticed that my black with red block letters sweatshirt says Salem Witches with a witch riding a broom in the middle verses Rough Riders with a man on a horse in the middle.LOL
But, one place that did not make it into the book, one place we had a great time at, was Salem’s Vintage Photography of Salem, MA. What a great afternoon of being dressed up and posed in front of all sorts of scenery with all kinds of props. And then, you spend forever laughing as you go through all the pictures.
So, first one I played with once I got home, but the rest are as they come, a sampling, small photo album, of the fun we had as Witches in Training one afternoon in Salem. The trip couldn’t be all work, right! All pics are of me, my mom, my aunt and a friend who went on the trip.
Hidden Salem Bewitching Book Tour Giveaway
Kiki
has four pieces of jewelry purchased from The Official Witch Shoppe in Salem,
MA which was still open when she visited Salem in August 2010. Each week,
throughout the month tour, a winner will be chosen from one of the tour stops.
All
who enter will also be put into a final drawing for a $25.00 Gift Card from the
winner’s choice of several retailers from Barnes & Noble to Starbucks (list
will be provided to winner).
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Want to know more about the four pieces of jewelry and the store they
came from?
Here’s A Little Information From Front Page of http://www.theofficialwitchshoppe.com/:
The Official Witch Shoppe (formerly The Cat,
The Crow and The Crown), owned and operated by Rev. Laurie Cabot
H.Ps. , opened in November 2010 at 63R Wharf St. in Salem, MA. (closed in
October, 2010)
Laurie Cabot opened her first store ("The Witch Shop") and the very first Witch Shop in America in 1970. Laurie established her Witch Shop initially for the purpose of educating people that magic (or Majick as it is known in the Cabot Tradition) is real, beneficial and exists and that Witchcraft is not devil worship or evil. Ultimately her first shop and her subsequent stores have supplied Magical people and Witches of all traditions with all the tools and supplies required to perform their own Majick.
Why is Laurie Cabot known as the "Official Witch of Salem"?
In the mid 1970's, Governor Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts, bestowed upon Laurie Cabot the state's Patriot Award.
The proclamation is signed by the Governor and the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and it reads:
"I proclaim Laurie Cabot the Official Witch of Salem for her work with children with special needs."
Laurie's first official duty as a state Patriot residing in Salem, was to greet a delegation of artists who were visiting the city from China. The artists had been invited to the United States to display their art at the Boston Museum of Science, and were the first such group of artists to be invited to America after relations with China had been established by President Nixon.
While this certainly was a compliment to Laurie Cabot, it was and is today a symbol of hope for all Witches who do good works on behalf of their community and nation. Equally as important, it serves as a testament that Witches have a place in America today and are recognized as practicing a legitimate and honorable religion which shows a path of dedication for the good of all. This was the first time in history that a high standing politician openly recognized a Witch for their good works.
Laurie Cabot opened her first store ("The Witch Shop") and the very first Witch Shop in America in 1970. Laurie established her Witch Shop initially for the purpose of educating people that magic (or Majick as it is known in the Cabot Tradition) is real, beneficial and exists and that Witchcraft is not devil worship or evil. Ultimately her first shop and her subsequent stores have supplied Magical people and Witches of all traditions with all the tools and supplies required to perform their own Majick.
Why is Laurie Cabot known as the "Official Witch of Salem"?
In the mid 1970's, Governor Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts, bestowed upon Laurie Cabot the state's Patriot Award.
The proclamation is signed by the Governor and the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and it reads:
"I proclaim Laurie Cabot the Official Witch of Salem for her work with children with special needs."
Laurie's first official duty as a state Patriot residing in Salem, was to greet a delegation of artists who were visiting the city from China. The artists had been invited to the United States to display their art at the Boston Museum of Science, and were the first such group of artists to be invited to America after relations with China had been established by President Nixon.
While this certainly was a compliment to Laurie Cabot, it was and is today a symbol of hope for all Witches who do good works on behalf of their community and nation. Equally as important, it serves as a testament that Witches have a place in America today and are recognized as practicing a legitimate and honorable religion which shows a path of dedication for the good of all. This was the first time in history that a high standing politician openly recognized a Witch for their good works.
Product Descriptions From
Website:
Fancy
Silvertone Anklet:
This
delicate silvertone anklet has been decorated with an array of bells, chains,
and flowers to create a piece of jewelry that will perfectly accent your ankle
and ring out musically with every step you take. Measuring approximately
10" long, each anklet will vary slightly in size.
3
DZi Bead Bracelet
To
Tibetans and other Himalayan peoples, the dZi is a "precious jewel of
supernatural origin" with great power to protect its wearer from disaster.
"Pure" dZi beads (based on Tibetan tradition) are regarded as the
most valuable and desirable variety. To qualify as pure, a bead must be genuine
etched agate and lie within a certain range of styles. It should also have a
sharply delineated pattern, symmetrical shape, strong color, glossy surface,
and no flaws. The nine-eyed dZi is a pure dZi with the most highly desired
pattern. Etched agate beads not considered pure are called chung dZi, or
"less important dZi." This adjustable necklace expands to a maxium of
10" in diameter.
Celtic
Heart Earrings
Centered
on the tangled knots of a Celtic knot, each layer of these fantastic earrings
displays a new heart, wrapping around the first and the knot within, becoming
at last a beautiful, full sized heart design, without beginning and without
end. Made of fine, lead-free pewter each earring hangs approximately
2" long from a French hook, with the hearts being about 3/4" wide.
Flower
Locket
Experience
your favorite scent all day when you wear it in our pretty, practical lockets.
Saturate a blotter pad (included) with an essential oil or perfume of choice,
and place it in the locket - portable aromatherapy! Pewter locket with flower
design is double-sided on black satin cord, and measure 1 1/2" long by
1" wide. Comes with five 3/4" blotter pads, refills also available.
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