Mariposa's Musings

My Vampire Wedding Cassie Skyler is alone in the world, except for her BFF and a building full of tenants she cannot evict. She's looking for Mr. Right. Will she find him at a vampire fan convention? Her parents hid that part of their lives from her until the day they died. It turns out that's not all they kept from her. Bear Laco is a vampire working for the Collection Agency. His main mission: locate and register any remaining illegal portals between Earthside and Vampside. So why has he been ordered to investigate Cassie? To make matters worse, he can't afford to fall in love with a human being. Not again.   About the author: Regina Duke is a USA Today Bestselling Author living in Northern Nevada with three charming little dogs and hundreds of imaginary characters compelling her to write more stories. She writes sweet romance, and her bestselling series Colorado Billionaires is now available in a boxed set. In May she released her first para...

Tell me about your book . Keys to the Coven is a tightly-plotted combination urban fantasy/romance with an original take on magic, demons, and witches. In my universe, demons are disillusioned dead people who wind up as bureaucrats of the afterlife, processing souls, policing magic and, in the case of my hero, Max, operating as an undercover agent in the living world. In order to do things like hang out on Earth and defeat supernatural bad guys, demons need (my fictionalized version of) karma, which serves both as a source of energy and a commodity they can change. There are a lot of ways to get karma—good deeds, for instance—but the most popular method is through glorious, life-affirming sex with a live human. Max loves his job. What’s next for you? I’m currently working on the second book in my historical (1920s) Urban Fantasy series Speakeasy Dead. The series is set in the same universe, in the same witches’ family as to Keys to the Coven and serves as a prequel. ...

Seasons of the Vineyard : Francesca Bernard ran away from the family vineyard because she was determined to live a different life—one without the grapes and her secrets, but life has another plan. Returning home, she is confronted with the actions of her past and the complexities of the present. Francesca is determined to save the vineyard and uncover the secret of the Zinfandel wine, but that secret is buried with her mother. How is Francesca able to save the vineyard, uncover the secret of the Zinfandel, deal with her past, and come to terms with her true love? Well, sometimes a glass of deep red wine helps! What inspired you to become a writer? I’ve always loved to read. From the time the nuns taught Dick and Jane, I have always had my nose in a book. My love of stories inspired me to write, and The Artist’s Way course helped fuel my creative fire. Who are your favorite romantic characters? I’d have to say Scarlett O’Hara, Zelda Fitzgerald (She was human, but the ...

Tagline: “At long last a motion picture with absolutely no cultural value” This theatrical feature is brought to you by Rankin/Bass, best known for their children’s holiday specials.   While intended for a young audience, MMP is no Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer, opening with an atomic blast and punctuated with adult humor. The movie features the voice talents of Boris Karloff (Mad Scientist, Boris von Frankenstein) and Phyllis Diller (the monster’s mate). Having invented a potion of ultimate destruction, Baron Boris von Frankenstein invites all the monsters to a party on the Isle of Evil to celebrate his achievement.   The guest list is an impressive line-up of classic movie monsters including the Wolfman, the Mummy, the Invisible Man and Dracula.      He confides to his voluptuous assistant, Francesca his plans to retire and leave the business to his nephew, Felix Franken.   Francesca wants to take over evil empire herself and plots to g...

Burdened by Desire , Elemental Sisters II Blurb: Jocelyn, an Elemental, is stuck between the mortal and immortal worlds, yet not quite a part of either. Her power over the elements of the Earth won’t evolve until she meets her mate. Before then she’s an easy prey and a coveted possession for the Malums Inmortalis who wish to conquer the world. Alpha werewolf, Landon, has been living with the knowledge his fated female, the one woman created for him, is just beyond his reach. For months he’s forsaken her, refusing to accept his mate because she can never grant him a much-needed heir for his nearly extinct pack. Despite his decision Landon finds himself drawn to Jocelyn and when an attempt is made on her life, he realizes his destiny lies with her.  Can they overcome the long-held prejudices of his kind and defeat their enemies in time to find what the future holds? What inspired you to become a writer? There was nothing in particular that inspired me ...