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Where
did RISING begin? Well, it was a dark and stormy night (cue lightning crash)…no,
seriously, that’s where it begins, a dark and stormy night. As a matter of
fact, if I had to choose one muse for this story, it would be the impending
storm and all it represents—fear, power, destruction, and even the hope of its
passing. Having been born and raised in southern
Louisiana, the impending storm has seeped into my subconscious. When I started
to write RISING, I tried to think of ways to implement the natural with the
supernatural. The hurricane became the harbinger and carrier of the evil
creatures in my mind long before the words made their way to the page. Having
given you that little teaser of where it all began, let’s meet the characters,
shall we?
Seventeen-year-old Gabriel Goddard is being
plagued by terrifying nightmares about creatures that singe and burn the flesh
then absorb the life energy of humans and devour the ashes. Spooky, right?
Well, it turns romantic before the scary stuff actually begins. A chance
meeting with Clara Dunaway immediately distracts Gabe from bad dreams. He has
always had a sort of sixth sense—to feel the emotions of others around him.
Clara’s presence numbs his other sense, nearly knocking him into a hypnotic
state. Bewildered and fascinated, he is lured in by her. When Clara finally
confesses that she has a similar gift to see auras around people, a spark
flames between them, ignited by a paranormal force. Fate soon reveals that
there is a higher purpose for their attraction. Along with Jeremy, the
head-bangin’ metal head; Ben, the air-headed golden boy; Melanie, the
kind-hearted Creole; and the old hermit named Homer, they must face a
terrifying evil as one. Discovering that they are descended from an ancient
clan of Norse warriors, they awaken their dormant powers, preparing for the
dark giants' imminent invasion of their home.
So the story sounds pretty serious, right? Well,
it is actually. But in the midst of danger, there is quite a bit of laughter
and, yes, a bit of love. In the face of an apocalyptic event threatening to end
life as they know it, there is also hope and a deep, abiding friendship to
carry them through.
The
journey continues in RESISTANCE. Gabe, Clara, and the rest of their clan travel
north to meet with the gathering Setti training and planning for the imminent
attack on New York. Along the way, they must avoid and/or battle the reapers
and shadow scouts dogging their trail.
Book
two in this saga could very well be described as the calm before the storm.
While there are several battle scenes, including one that is quite large, the
reapers and shadow scouts move stealthily, tracking and hunting the one enemy
with a power equal to their own—the Setti. Clara’s world grows ever more
complicated when she meets the alluring, blue-eyed Michael from a new clan, as
well as the enigmatic shadow scout Sveigja, who has horrifying plans of his own
for her future.
Troubled
love, lurking danger, death-defying battles, and oh yeah, comic relief from our
favorite Sounder and resident smartass, Jeremy. What more could one ask for? A
bit darker than the first, the second installment in the Saga of the Setti
series won’t disappoint.
As for me, I’m a southern gal, born and raised. Some of my favorite things are
dark chocolate and red wine (preferably together), Gothic architecture,
Masterpiece Theatre, family movie nights, full moons, and sultry, summer
nights. Some of my least favorite things are “reality” television
(specifically, swamp-related, southern shows that have nothing to do with
reality), litterbugs, movie-theater-talkers (just HUSH, people), and
know-it-alls.
Thank
you so much for having me here! It’s been great fun!
ABOUT FURTHERMORE: AN ANTHOLOGY
A first date, a lottery, treachery and deceit. Sometimes fate has other plans. Sometimes there’s more to tell.
In
Furthermore: An Anthology, eighteen original stories take you on a
journey through worlds here and beyond. From the depths of the earth to
the embrace of the sea, your favorite series continue. Prequels,
alternative views, and new scenes give readers a chance to experience
more than originally told.
Including stories from Rebekah
Campbell, Amber Garr, David Estes, Leigh Michael, Karen Amanda Hooper,
Stephanie Judice, and Mayandree Michael. And most importantly, in honor
of those who lost the battle and those who continue to fight, all
proceeds from this anthology will be donated to cancer research and
support.
SURPRISE VISITOR -Emily has never been a fan of
surprises but Eric has something up his sleeve to change her mind. (The
Darkness Through The Light Series)
GETTING TO KNOW THE HEAVIES -
The two Sullivan bodyguards are still human beings underneath it all.
And everyone has a weakness. (The Darkness Through The Light Series)
PEOPLE
CHANGE - When Eric asks his dad a question about his mother, it’s time
to go back to where it all began and then went so badly wrong. (The
Darkness Through The Light Series)
COLD FEET - Kain witnesses
Eviana’s deceit on their wedding day and is forced to deal with the
consequences of her behavior. (The Syrenka Series)
RIFT - Daniel
encourages the group to make a detour to the Grand Canyon, as the
distance between the friends begins to rival the great ravine. (The
Syrenka Series)
DISCOVERY - Leila’s first encounter with her psychic mentor is nothing short of memorable. (The Leila Marx Novels)
HUMAN RESOURCES – Blake finds a new job while Mac finds a friend who reminds him of home. (The Leila Marx Novels)
THE
RUNAWAY- TAWNI’S STORY - After learning of her parents’ treachery,
Tawni leaves home seeking to make amends for their transgressions. (The
Dwellers Saga)
THE LIFE LOTTERY- A STORY FROM YEAR ZERO - With
the survival of the human race on the brink, there’s only one way to
decide who will be saved in the underground caves: The Lottery. (The
Dwellers Saga)
FATE: Experience Annabelle’s struggle to fulfill
the ABA Prophecy in a new light through the parting words of Adrian,
Aurelia, Blake, and Lady Katherine. (Annabelle’s Story)
THE SOUND
OF LOVE - Glimpse into one of Nathaniel’s previous lives and see how
his soul mate reacts when tragedy strikes. (The Kindrily Series)
MUIRNE’S
MELODY--To escape her master’s vile desires, Muirne flees into the
snow-swept night, finding a green-eyed stranger and a mystical destiny.
(Saga of the Setti Series)
JEREMY’S HEART: Calm, cool, and
complete scoundrel, Jeremy realizes the loss he’s suffered means nothing
compared to true love. (Saga of the Setti Series)
FALL FROM
GRACE: Warped by centuries of darkness, the creature Sveigja plots to
capture Clara as his queen. (Saga of the Setti Series)
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Jenna Bernel lives tucked along the bluffs, spending her days lost in the world of fantasy. When she’s not writing, she’s reading and drinks way to much caffeine to satisfy her love of both. Growing up she traveled extensively through the competitive dance circuit, unaware that at the time it would provide her future career an endless stream of inspiration for the captivating drama of Young Adult Fiction. 
