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New Glyphs From Spell of Vanishing

Posted on January 7, 2015February 5, 2015 by Anna Abner

Or, I Sketched Some Ideas For Spell Marks My Characters Use In The Dark Caster Series

Anchors represent salvation and hope.

The bridge, the X, the chalice, and the six-stringed harp create links between the physical and the spiritual worlds.

A six-pointed star is the symbol of the human soul.

The zodiac sign for Libra and the scales both symbolize cosmic justice.

A bell represents power.

The zodiac sign for Virgo is a balance of positive and negative forces.

The last two are my own creations:

The open-ended spiral is used in the overwhelming joy spell.

The variation on the Celtic cross is used to cast black magic.

These, and others, are used by the necromancers in the Dark Caster Series.

<3 Anna

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Spell of Binding Now An Audiobook!

Posted on January 9, 2014January 9, 2014 by Anna Abner

Or, A New $1.99 Release For All You Audiobook Fans

I am tickled pink to announce that the second volume in my Dark Caster paranormal series, Spell of Binding, is now an audiobook.

Even better news? The book Reading Cafe reviewer Xtina said “kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time” is specially priced at only $1.99!

Look for it on iTunes, Amazon, and Audible.com.

Blurb:

Daniela Ferraro can’t touch people without hurting them. So when she wakes up in the Dark Caster’s cell next to the one man guaranteed to mess with her heart, she will risk anything to escape.

David Wilkes has no idea why he’s been abducted and thrown in a locked room with Dani, the woman who jilted him two years ago. But when the Dark Caster threatens David’s four-year-old son, David will not stop until Ryan is safe and the evil necromancers tormenting him are destroyed.

When Dani’s powers are bound and her necromancer friends are out of commission, the only way to protect the people she cares about and keep the Chaos Gate firmly closed is to trust in David.

But the closer Dani gets to David the more lethal her touch becomes for the only man she’s ever loved.

<3 Anna

Reading Cafe Review of Spell of Binding

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Anna Abner

Or, A Great Review For My Latest Dark Caster Novel

You can read the original review here. Or check out the copy below:

Welcome back to the world of necromancers, witches, spells and a dark caster out to destroy the world complete with a cute love story tied up as a bow on top of the package. The story continues from the first book with Holden and Rebecca where witch Daniela disappears shortly after helping them. It turns out Daniela was abducted by evil casters Carver and Jeff who need her magic for their own selfish needs. The story starts with Daniela and heart throb hero David in captivity at the hands of Carver and Jeff.

David and Daniela do have some kind of romantic history together but it wasn’t a good one so you can imagine how awkward it is to realize you are captured with a person you did have such a history with. Out of desperation, David and Daniela do escape with the price that Daniela’s powers are bounded and hindered. This puts David in the position to tap into his hidden necromancer abilities which he didn’t know he had. In this journey to fight Carver and Jeff’s evil clutches all the while saving Cole who is Daniela’s friend from going insane from a spell, freeing Daniela’s powers, honing David’s necromancer skills, setting a troubled teenage girl straight and protecting David’s four year old son. With all that being said, you would think they have a lot on their plate.

Despite all that, there is a lot of romantic development between the couple that I really enjoyed. At first they are awkward and tense around each other but you see the growing chemistry show itself more and more. If you thought Holden and Rebecca are steamy, David and Daniela take it up another notch more. Yum! What I really appreciate about the couple is that while it is normal to have emotional or romantic baggage and they both had their fair share of baggage, they worked with each other on it. One of the aspects that I really liked about this story was the whole second chance at love facet. I can say I fell in love with David and Daniela, they are such likeable characters! David and Daniela both possess that selflessness and are always ready to help a friend in need. They are also described as one sexy couple that for some reason they remind me of Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum by the way they are physically described. I love the balance of this book where one facet wasn’t skimped whether it was the building love story, the overall story arc of the series, the little cameos of Holden and Rebecca from the first book and the really cool paranormal aspects. There was not a part where I felt like the story dragged but kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

I highly recommend the series to a friend and I look forward to more books in the series.

Xtina

<3 Anna

The Bitten By Paranormal Review of Spell of Binding

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Anna Abner

Or, A 3 Star Review For My Latest Release

You can read the original review here.

Bitten by Paranormal’s Review:

We briefly meet Dani when she helps our main characters in book one, Spell of Summoning. A preschool teacher and powerful witch, Dani has a fear that if she physically touches someone, she may accidentally hurt them with her powers. David on the other hand, is a perfectly normal human – with no special powers or abilities that he is aware of. So why did these crazy people kidnap him and Dani – and why do they think he’s a necromancer?

A lot of the history between Dani and David comes out in the beginning while they are locked in the basement – but the first part of the story moved a little slow for my taste. Once they escaped from the basement things got a lot better story-wise. David was forced to confront the fact that he may be more than he thinks he is – and he will have to deal with it and learn how to use it in order to save his son and Dani.

David was a great character. I love when people don’t blindly accept it when they discover the paranormal in books. David fought it tooth and nail and it made it that much easier to just fall into the story. His fear for the safely of his son drags him kicking and screaming into the paranormal world. Dani’s fear seems a bit irrational at first, and I totally related to David’s feelings towards her. As we learn more about her though, things are explained and her past has it’s own share of hardships.

Dani and David try to find a way to rediscover themselves and find romance in the middle of everything. They seem to be perfectly matched, but their pasts and their present are working both for them and against them.

<3 Anna

My Published Works Flyer From RWA National

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Anna Abner

Or, My Publicity Poster

I made this myself (miracle!) to take to the RWA national conference and publicize my published works, and I’m so proud of it I wanted to share it with you.

<3 Anna

Spell of Binding Soon To Be An Audiobook

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Anna Abner

Or, Update on Our Progress

I’m very excited that Elizabeth Siedt has agreed to narrate book two in the Dark Caster series. Currently it is in the production stage, but I’ll let you know when it is available (Hopefully soon!).

You can pick up the audiobook of Spell of Summoning, the first novel in the series, now at Amazon and iTunes.

<3 Anna

Spell of Binding Available Everywhere!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Anna Abner

Or, Have You Picked Up Your Copy Yet?

Spell of Binding, the sequel to Spell of Summoning, is now available at all major online book retailers. If you haven’t gotten your own copy, yet, check it out. If you read it please leave a review on your favorite site.

And don’t forget Spell of Summoning, the first book in the series, is on sale all summer long!

Happy reading!

<3 Anna

Release Day for Spell of Binding!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Anna Abner

Or, Spell of Binding is Now Available

I’m thrilled and delighted to announce the release of Spell of Binding (Dark Caster Series Book 2). You can find Dani and David’s story at Amazon and Barnes & Noble with additional sites coming soon. Check it out.

Cover Blurb:

Daniela Ferraro can’t touch people without hurting them. So when she wakes up in the Dark Caster’s cell next to the one man guaranteed to mess with her heart, she will risk anything to escape.

David Wilkes has no idea why he’s been abducted and thrown in a locked room with Dani, the woman who jilted him two years ago. But when the Dark Caster threatens David’s four year old son, David will not stop until Ryan is safe and the evil necromancers tormenting him are destroyed.

When Dani’s powers are bound and her necromancer friends are out of commission, the only way to protect the people she cares about and keep the Chaos Gate firmly closed is to trust in David.

But the closer Dani gets to David the more lethal her touch becomes for the only man she’s ever loved.

And don’t forget Spell of Summoning is on sale all summer long for 99¢!

<3 Anna

Tuesday Tease #10

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Anna Abner

Or, An Excerpt From My Upcoming Novel Spell of Binding

“You shine when you smile.” David kissed her, and the banked fire in Dani’s belly roared to life all over again.

Spell of Binding ms pg 158

Spell of Binding Cover Reveal

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Anna Abner

Or, An Update on Book Two in the Dark Caster Series

Spell of Binding (Dark Caster Book Two) cover blurb:

Daniela Ferraro can’t touch people without hurting them. So when she wakes up in the Dark Caster’s cell next to the one man guaranteed to mess with her heart, she will risk anything to escape.

When Dani’s powers are bound and her necromancer friends are out of commission, the only way to protect the people she cares about and keep the Chaos Gate firmly closed is to trust in David.

But the closer Dani gets to David the more lethal her touch becomes for the only man she’s ever loved.

S.O.B. is with my editor now and I’m thrilled it will be ready for a July 2013 release! Afterwards I’m taking a six month break from the Dark Caster series to develop a young adult paranormal trilogy. But don’t worry! I will return to my necromancers in 2014 with book three–Cole’s story.

<3 Anna