The Light of Winter
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jana_denardoI just got the ad pack for the upcoming Dec. Advent Calendar anthology from Dreamspinner. I'm thrilled that there are some urban fantasy stories in the group and oddly enough, it's not one of my own. I wrote my first contemporary story for this, set in Wales at Bryn Celli Ddu (in part) on Yns Mon (Angelsey) for Alban Arthur (Yule). Gareth is a college professor and Druid. Warun is a doctor and Christian. It'll be his first time seeing one of Gareth's celebrations.
Isn't it a lovely cover? While it is an umbrella cover for the anthology, honestly, if the guy on the right had a bit of Thai mixed into his African heritage and the guy on the left had somewhat darker hair this could be a picture of Gareth and Warun. DSP always has such great covers but I think this might be my favorite advent one yet.
How about a little teaser for my story The Light of Winter
“This is….” Warun reached across the car and pulled Gareth into such an enthusiastic hug, Gareth was glad they were already parked. “Brilliant.” Warun jumped out of the car, letting in a blast of cold air.
Gareth levered himself out from behind the steering column, his legs stiff from the long drive. Plas Rhianfa was as beautiful as he remembered. Gareth had never been inside but had always wanted to. Usually his trips to the Neolithic sites on the island were a lot less extravagant. “So you like your gift, Dr. Jones?” Gareth beamed.
Warun caught him in a quick kiss. “You exceeded all expectations, Dr. Evans. I didn’t know this place existed.”
Gareth clasped Warun’s hand as they gazed up at the stately old home. Plas Rhianfa’s gray stone and glass beckoned. Turrets jutted up against the rosy sunset. Once a private home in the 1800s, the French Gothic chateau couldn’t look more romantic. “I was so worried we wouldn’t be able to get a room. I lucked into a cancellation because I came to this idea a little late in the season. And it’s just the beginning of your gift.”
Warun’s eyebrows lifted. “Oh?”
Gareth cupped Warun’s smooth-shaven chin. “Leave it until we’re settled in.”
And you can find a link to the anthology here
It's on sale!
Isn't it a lovely cover? While it is an umbrella cover for the anthology, honestly, if the guy on the right had a bit of Thai mixed into his African heritage and the guy on the left had somewhat darker hair this could be a picture of Gareth and Warun. DSP always has such great covers but I think this might be my favorite advent one yet.
How about a little teaser for my story The Light of Winter
“This is….” Warun reached across the car and pulled Gareth into such an enthusiastic hug, Gareth was glad they were already parked. “Brilliant.” Warun jumped out of the car, letting in a blast of cold air.
Gareth levered himself out from behind the steering column, his legs stiff from the long drive. Plas Rhianfa was as beautiful as he remembered. Gareth had never been inside but had always wanted to. Usually his trips to the Neolithic sites on the island were a lot less extravagant. “So you like your gift, Dr. Jones?” Gareth beamed.
Warun caught him in a quick kiss. “You exceeded all expectations, Dr. Evans. I didn’t know this place existed.”
Gareth clasped Warun’s hand as they gazed up at the stately old home. Plas Rhianfa’s gray stone and glass beckoned. Turrets jutted up against the rosy sunset. Once a private home in the 1800s, the French Gothic chateau couldn’t look more romantic. “I was so worried we wouldn’t be able to get a room. I lucked into a cancellation because I came to this idea a little late in the season. And it’s just the beginning of your gift.”
Warun’s eyebrows lifted. “Oh?”
Gareth cupped Warun’s smooth-shaven chin. “Leave it until we’re settled in.”
And you can find a link to the anthology here
It's on sale!
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