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It took me years to allow myself to be who I truly am and who my mom, grandma, and other women in my family are and were. Rooted in a catholic background and upbringing, I had to overcome the guilt of not believing the same way as my catholic school friends. Thankfully, although practicing Catholics, my family could understand because of their own experiences. There was more to us than we’d let ourselves admit.
Because of this unity and strength I received from them, it felt natural to me to use our connection even after they had passed on to the next realm. They are my source of all things and my spells center around them.
Here is a spell I wrote when I was feeling defeated with events around me and needed the light from my source.
Life help from Mom and Gram
Time has no end.
Patience has no bend.
Will me your strength.
Listen to my call.
Catch me if I fall.
See the thoughts in my mind.
Help me leave doubt behind.
Will me your strength.
Let my goals come to light.
An influencing call in the early night.
With the power of three, guide me.
With the power of three, bless thee.
With the power of three, hear me.
So mote it be.
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Alex McKenna Series
Book One
Vicki-Ann Bush
Genre: YA Paranormal
Publisher: Creative James Media
Date of Publication: October 17, 2023
ISBN: 978-1-956183-42-9
Number of pages: 316
Word Count: 87837
Cover Artist: Dark Angel Graphic Design
Tagline: The Dead Need Him
Book Description:
The dead need him.
Seventeen-year-old Alex McKenna is a transgender boy who comes from a rich history of Strega witches. Possessing the ability to communicate with the dead, he uses his talents and understanding of what it means to be different to bridge the gap between the living and the beyond. With his girlfriend Margaret and his spirited great-grandmother by his side, Alex helps lost souls resolve their earthly connections and move on.
When a series of murders plagues his neighborhood, Alex discovers the gruesome truth behind a sixty-year span of deaths and the sinister being responsible.
Will Alex save the next victim and stop the murderer for good? Or will this be his final case?
Excerpt:
The shadow slowly turned its attention to Alex. He stood tall, not showing the fear that was ravaging his body.
“Alex, be careful,” warned his mom.
“It’s okay.” Alex stood firm.
The dark figure let out an ear-piercing screech, and Alex buried his head in his jacket. Again, it changed its focus and twisted toward the back seat of the car—Wilby. It held the statue down toward the earth, and the car started to rock back and forth.
“Wilby!” his mom screamed as she struggled to break free.
Alex’s heart pounded; the death freeze of the dark spirit was coming, and it was very close.
“Ma, that thing is summoning the beast!” Alex’s voice dripped with fear.
“Alex, I don’t know what to do. I can’t move. Is Wilby still sleeping?”
“Yes.”
“Good.” She wiped her upper lip with her sleeve. “What if he wakes up?”
The vibration in his front pocket distracted him. Alex slipped out his phone; his gram’s picture lit up like a beacon.
“Gram, we’re in trouble,” Alex whispered.
“I know. Listen carefully, Bonzetta. Tell your mother we are going to use the prayer of light. I will do what I need from here.”
“What do I do?” Alex’s palms dripped with sweat from anxiety, and he nearly dropped the phone.
“Just repeat what we say, okay?”
“Okay.”
He didn’t want to shout their plan, so he texted it to his mom. “Ma, look at your phone.”
She slipped it out of her purse and read the message. Then,nodding in agreement, she waited.
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Originally from New York, Vicki-Ann currently resides in Nevada. Writing Young Adult paranormal, she finds inspiration from events that have been in her life for as long as she can remember. Inheriting the sensitivity to the supernatural from her family, they continue to be an endless source of vision.
When not writing, she enjoys watching movies with her husband, their loveable great Dane, Cuba and their baby girl, Curie, a little Chua Chua/Yorkie mix. Other past time faves include, dinner with family and friends, going out to breakfast, and sipping wine on the patio of a lovely Italian restaurant.
In 2022 Vicki-Ann signed a two book publishing deal with CJM Publishing. Coming in 2024, the YA paranormal romance, The Darkest Light, and a New Adult sci-fi, Liminal Space.
1 comment:
I love the cover art, synopsis and excerpt and I am looking forward to reading this book and series. Thank you for sharing the author's info and the book details
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