If you were not a writer what would you be doing?
I attended college intending to become a TV reporter or a journalist or become a computer programmer. Since then, I’ve worked in many different jobs at many different places doing many different things. For the last 18 years in my dream job, I’ve worked in a small newspaper office, writing, editing and dabbling in social media, marketing and graphic design. If I had the chance to go back and change career, I’d love to become a dancer. And write, of course.
If you wrote a book about your life what would the title be?
“All Over the Map.”
What is the hardest thing about being an author?
Marketing my work. I’d love to lock my office door and write forever, but authors need to go out and talk with people to let them know about our books.
What is the best thing about being an author?
Cooking up characters and plots is my favorite activity. I love creating difficulty for my people, then finding ways to get them out of pickles.
Have you ever been star struck by meeting one of your favorite authors? If so who was it?
Roberta Gellis! It amazes me that in addition to writing, she held a master’s degree in biochemistry and medieval literature. She was at a conference I attended many years ago and I could hardly believe my luck. She wrote the most amazing medieval romance—full of history and memorable characters. As a teenager, I read everything she’d written that I could get my hands on.
I talked to her after one of the workshops and told her how much I loved her work and how dazzled I was to meet. She seemed genuinely shocked and embarrassed and said something like, “Oh wow, I really can’t be your writing idol, can I?”
What book changed your life?
“Rhiannon,” by Roberta Gellis. I dreamed of writing books like that, too.
What were your some of favorite books growing up?
“Green Eggs and Ham,” by Dr. Seuss when I was in grade school. Then all of the books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
What books are currently in your to be read pile?
Too many! I love romance, mystery, paranormal—whatever catches my eye. I am reading through the Bible right now, and I’ve many chapters to complete.
Which do you prefer ebooks, print, or audio books?
I love to listen to audio books while we are on the road. Ebooks are wonderful, but I still love the feel of a paperback book in my hands.
If you could live inside the world of a book or series which world would it be and why?
There are so many! But I believe I’d want to live in my Wysteria Hedge Haven Clan and be one of the witch sisters. I’m fascinated by good witches, white magic and sorcery. What wonderous things I could accomplish for humankind if I had powers like the Rose sisters!
I attended college intending to become a TV reporter or a journalist or become a computer programmer. Since then, I’ve worked in many different jobs at many different places doing many different things. For the last 18 years in my dream job, I’ve worked in a small newspaper office, writing, editing and dabbling in social media, marketing and graphic design. If I had the chance to go back and change career, I’d love to become a dancer. And write, of course.
If you wrote a book about your life what would the title be?
“All Over the Map.”
What is the hardest thing about being an author?
Marketing my work. I’d love to lock my office door and write forever, but authors need to go out and talk with people to let them know about our books.
What is the best thing about being an author?
Cooking up characters and plots is my favorite activity. I love creating difficulty for my people, then finding ways to get them out of pickles.
Have you ever been star struck by meeting one of your favorite authors? If so who was it?
Roberta Gellis! It amazes me that in addition to writing, she held a master’s degree in biochemistry and medieval literature. She was at a conference I attended many years ago and I could hardly believe my luck. She wrote the most amazing medieval romance—full of history and memorable characters. As a teenager, I read everything she’d written that I could get my hands on.
I talked to her after one of the workshops and told her how much I loved her work and how dazzled I was to meet. She seemed genuinely shocked and embarrassed and said something like, “Oh wow, I really can’t be your writing idol, can I?”
What book changed your life?
“Rhiannon,” by Roberta Gellis. I dreamed of writing books like that, too.
What were your some of favorite books growing up?
“Green Eggs and Ham,” by Dr. Seuss when I was in grade school. Then all of the books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
What books are currently in your to be read pile?
Too many! I love romance, mystery, paranormal—whatever catches my eye. I am reading through the Bible right now, and I’ve many chapters to complete.
Which do you prefer ebooks, print, or audio books?
I love to listen to audio books while we are on the road. Ebooks are wonderful, but I still love the feel of a paperback book in my hands.
If you could live inside the world of a book or series which world would it be and why?
There are so many! But I believe I’d want to live in my Wysteria Hedge Haven Clan and be one of the witch sisters. I’m fascinated by good witches, white magic and sorcery. What wonderous things I could accomplish for humankind if I had powers like the Rose sisters!
Witch Tease
Wysteria Hedge Haven Clan
Book Three
Cindy Keen Reynders
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Solstice Publishing
Date of Publication: December 19, 2019
ISBN: 978`677131563
ASIN: 781677 131563
Number of pages: 272
Word Count: 70,000
Wysteria Hedge Haven Clan
Book Three
Cindy Keen Reynders
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Solstice Publishing
Date of Publication: December 19, 2019
ISBN: 978`677131563
ASIN: 781677 131563
Number of pages: 272
Word Count: 70,000
Tagline: Elizabeth, “Lizzie” Rose, high witch of the Wysteria Hedge Haven Clan, must enlist the assistance of her former lover, Kincaid McAllister, the famous Spirit Wulver, to save her coven from a banshee attack.
Book Description:
As the Wysteria Hedge Haven Clan prepares to celebrate Mabon (autumn equinox) by holding a “Blessing of the Brooms” ceremony at the Royal Witch Arena, a banshee swarm attacks. While clan members are held captive, the banshee leader, Sorcha, barters with the Supreme Witch’s Council to bestow life to her group within the next 48 hours.
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Rose, high witch of the Wysteria Hedge Haven Clan, has recently been running late to coven events. She arrives at the arena after the banshees’ attack, and manages to escape.
She hires the famous Spirit Wulver, who is known in the magical world for dispatching demons and evil spirits. When he arrives, she realizes it is Kincaid McAllister—the same man she fell in love with centuries ago, back in Scotland.
Kincaid and Lizzie set aside their personal feelings in order to save her clan. Unfortunately, Kincaid’s typical pest exterminations fail. As a last resort, he plans to travel to the Land of the Fae to consult with the Faery King to determine the best way to get rid of Sorcha’s gang.
Despite the dangers, Lizzie insists on going with Kincaid. After rekindling their love, the two vow to spend their lives together. They find Uaithne; a magical harp that will destroy the banshees. Possession of the item requires the sacrifice of a life. To Lizzie’s dismay, Kincaid offers his.
Refusing to accept Kincaid’s fate, she frees her clan, then begins the process of returning to the Land of the Fae where she hopes to free her lover. Hopefully, Lizzie’s timeless love for Kincaid will unlock powerful magic to fuel her quest.
Excerpt:
Breathing in the
old magic wafting through the glade, Lizzie entered a ring of tall standing
stones and placed the basket of herbs on the ground. The ancients had worshipped
here, her Druid ancestors who had practiced otherworld mysteries by tracking
celestial bodies.
They knew about
life and its beginnings and they understand the nature of humans and other
creatures. Much of their knowledge had been lost over time, but she and her
Hedge Haven Clan did their best to pass along the fundamental teachings and
learn the old ways.
At last Kincaid
pushed his way through layered green foliage. Tall, powerful and exuding raw
sexuality, he strode up to Lizzie. His familiar musky scent drifted toward her,
and she breathed in his intoxicating presence. A smile curled her lips, but it
faded when she realized he wore woolen soldier’s attire complete with a red
plaid kilt.
Her stomach
clenched. “What’s going on? Why are you dressed that way?”
“Come to me,
lass,” he said in his thick Scottish brogue, his blue eyes dancing. “You ken I
want you.”
“And I want
you,” she whispered, momentarily forgetting her fears as he pulled her into his
arms. When he lowered his shaggy head, his lips met hers in a warm, passionate
kiss. Desire wrapped around her and she melted into his protective, loving
embrace.
As the kiss
deepened, Kincaid gently eased her down into the soft grass. She moaned as his
talented mouth found the curve of her neck, nibbling the sensitive skin. His
warm, moist lips thrilled her as he blazed a fiery trail of warmth. Nimbly
unlacing the ribbons on her bodice, he made his way to her cleavage, then her
nipples.
She arched her
back as his lips encircled the rosy tips, sucking and licking until the center
of her being nearly burst. Untying her cloak, she spread it out beneath them.
Breathing heavily, she undressed him as he undressed her. Before long, they lay
naked beneath the sky.
“I’m cold,” she
managed before her teeth began to chatter. “We’ve barely entered the spring
equinox and the weather still chills my soul.”
“Then ‘tis my
job to warm ye.”
About the Author:
Cindy Keen Reynders is a contributing editor and staff writer for LCSD1’s Public Schools’ Chronicle. She worked as a book critic for Storyteller Alley and has published articles with True West and Wild West magazines.
She is the author of mysteries The Saucy Lucy Murders, Paws-itively Guilty and A Killer Slice. Additionally, Solstice Publishing released The Seven-Year Witch in March, 2019. The second book about the Wysteria Hedge Haven Clan sisters is, A Witch at Midnight, which was released in July, 2019. Witch Tease, is the next book in the series.
Besides reading, writing and crocheting, Cindy’s favorite activity is seeing new places. She was born in Portland, Oregon and has lived all over the United States and in Misawa, Japan. She has visited Canada, the Philippines, Samoa, Hawaii, both the western and eastern Caribbean and New Zealand.
From baby alligators to glow worms, Cindy has seen a variety of life’s wonders.
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reynders.c/
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