Monday, April 1, 2013
J. Thorn: Meet Hunter S. Jones
J. Thorn: Meet Hunter S. Jones: I found Hunter S. Jones through Twitter. After reading Fables of Reconstruction, I was immediately hooked by her unique blend of myth and...
Thursday, March 21, 2013
A Celtic Tapestry - HOT New Anthology from Moon Rose Publishing
Eight authors, eight Celtic festivals...all woven into one tapestry.
A Celtic Tapestry.
Welcome to the official release of A CELTIC TAPESTRY!
The wheel of the year turns, bringing the joy of spring, the warmth of summer, the richness of autumn, and the merriment of winter. But eight Celtic festivals link these seasons together, bringing with them romance, lust, danger, and even magic. From a city under threat from night-time creatures at Ostara, to a selkie caught by the light of the Lughnasadh moon, to a writer caught in the flames of a fiery goddess at Imbolc.
Eight authors have come together to give their own twist on these festivals, weaving each story with a blend of myth, magic, and contemporary telling…to create A Celtic Tapestry.
Crimson Beat--Elle J Rossi
In Nashville, Ostara night is filled with monsters...and only one woman can take them on.
Beltane Fires--Livia Ellis
Deep in the Irish countryside, a witch takes over as Mother of her coven. Will a 'wink at the moon' love spell give her what she most wants?
Blade's Magic--Carolyn Wolfe
Midsummer celebrations are going as usual for one magical young woman, until she comes into contact with Max Blade--a man from another dimension.
Shore's Edge--Tara S Wood
Lammas beckons in Ireland in the year 1170, bringing with it war. Will one feisty young woman have to marry the man she hates most, or will the Gods bring her another answer?
The Picnic--Elodie Parkes
The woods near Morgan's home are under threat. But will salvation come for the woods--and himself--in the form of a beautiful environmental officer?
Shadows in the Dark--Miranda Stork
A surprising past life regression opens up a new world for one young woman...but it also throws her at the mercy of an unknown Shadow Man.
Magic in Memphis--Hunter S Jones
Memphis. The favourite place of a hard working public-relations employee, whose life is good, but without surprise...until she has a chance meeting with James Wellington on Yule night, throwing her world upside-down.
Brigid's Flame--Laura DeLuca
A writer, depressed at the turns of his career and losing his relationship with his girlfriend, looks to the Gods for inspiration at Imbolc...and finds the goddess Brigid answers his prayers.
Learn a little more about the magic within the pages...
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The Emperor's Daughter's New Clothes - A Political Satire
The
Emperor’s Daughter’s New Clothes
A
Political Satire
By
Hunter
S. Jones
Once upon a time over the mountains and through the
valley, in a city by a river there lived an Emperor who had long ago been
deposed. His vain, insipid daughter had been appointed to a position in the
city, as her father could no longer serve, as deemed by the people. She loved
to show herself off to the people and let them say...“Oh she is beautiful.” “Oh
she has had a good idea.” “Oh she has done much to help the poor people of this
fair city.”
She was so very vain and shallow she believed every word
she heard about herself and said, “My
people are good. They see my great
beauty and believe I will only do
the best for them. They are so stupid and ignorant they will never see that I only do what is best for me. They are so very stupid, I will bring up that horrible movie I did years ago. It never made any
money. If I make it controversial,
they will buy it. I will finally
make the money I deserve from it.” And,
the Emperor’s daughter thought this was a very good idea.
Being so spoiled and vapid, the Emperor’s daughter began
to spend the taxpayer’s money on her own projects. “These are good things” she
said. “They are art.” “See this blue albatross? It was only $32,500 but the
taxpayer’s money is justified. It is all justified because I want it.” The people are so
stupid, they do not know what is good for them, she thought.
As word of her incompetency spread far and wide, the good
people of the city begin to complain. “She is wasting our tax money.” “She
knows nothing of art.” “She has been in one very bad movie and proclaims that
she is an artist.” “She only returned to our fair city because she can’t get a
job anywhere else.”
The Emperor’s daughter became even more spoiled and
insolent as the years went by. She used money from the taxpayer’s to buy
herself a house on the highest hill in the city. She took expensive trips and
bought expense clothes. “This is good because I am doing a good job. The city may be losing money and I may be working on my projects on taxpayer’s money but it
is good because I am doing what is
best for me. If it is best for me, it should be the best for them. The
people are ignorant and do not understand how great I am. Once I leave this
position, I will take the money and
connections that I have made from
the taxpayer’s money, get a reality TV show and make even more money. I am so wonderful and so beautiful. I am a legend.”
“These people are evil because they do not see how
wonderful I am. If they do not agree
with me, I will proclaim that they
are evil and bullies. Even in a Democracy, the people should never be allowed to speak against me. I was born to rule. My
family has ruled this area for years. Even if the people believe it is a
Democracy, they are wrong. The people are stupid, evil, bullies.”
One day, to prove how powerful she was, the Emperor’s
daughter had the idea of showing herself to her people. “I will show
them I have nothing to hide. I will go for a walk naked.”
So, the Emperor’s daughter proceeded to walk down the
city’s Main Street. “Look, fair citizens, I
have nothing to hide from you.” She said this as she thought…The citizens are so stupid. Once they see my great beauty they will never speak
another word against me.
The people said, “She doesn’t have on any clothes.” “She
is naked.” “We have already seen her naked in that bad film she did.” “Why
would she do this since we have already seen her naked?” “Why is she wasting
the taxpayer’s time on something this useless?”
Then, a writer, a lowly writer that had long ago been
banished for being of no use to the Emperor’s daughter, spoke up and said “Good
citizens, could it be the Emperor’s daughter is delusional?
---------------------------------------------------------
The moral of the story is this. The Emperor’s daughter is
spoiled and vain. She has wasted the taxpayer’s money on her pet projects. Why
didn’t the mayor stop it long ago? She has a mother and she has a son. I feel so very sorry for what they must be
going through, but she has brought this upon herself. You have been absolutely
correct in asking for her to resign and pointing out the inadequacies of that
office.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Fables Flash
Powder, London, what has Pierre done?
Polly Poppet. Great name, love it.
That's a curtain call. Who is Jean Paul?
Atlanta Midtown.
Victoria Queen. Whitechapel scene.
It will fuck with your dreams.
A Green Fairy changed Mary.
Fables of the Reconstruction. Mature content warning.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009SCXVMK/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_w0tHqb0PVYPFZ
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
A CELTIC TAPESTRY, OFFICIAL TRAILER
Originally published on the Tarasphere, March 5, 2013
You know it’s coming. You’ve marked the date (if you haven’t, you really should) on your calendar. “A Celtic Tapestry”, the latest offering from Moon Rose Publishing, has just released the official trailer to accompany this anthology. I am SO proud to be a Moon Rose author, and even prouder to be a part of this great collection of stories. All of ladies that will be contained within the pages are amazing. This is truly a convergence of talent. So until March 21st rolls around, you’ll have to content yourself with this…..
Copyright 2013 of Moon Rose Publishing.
The wheel of the year turns, bringing the joy of spring, the warmth of summer, the richness of autumn, and the merriment of winter. But eight Celtic festivals link these seasons together, bringing with them romance, lust, danger, and even magic. From a city under threat from night-time creatures at Ostara, to a selkie caught by the light of the Lughnasadh moon, to a writer caught in the flames of a fiery goddess at Imbolc.
Eight authors have come together to give their own twist on these festivals, weaving each story with a blend of myth, magic, and contemporary telling…to create A Celtic Tapestry.
Elle J. Rossi – Crimson Beat
Livia Ellis – Beltane Fires
Carolyn Wolfe – Blade’s Magic
Tara S. Wood – Shore’s Edge
Elodie Parkes – The Picnic
Miranda Stork – Shadows in the Dark
Hunter S. Jones – Magic in Memphis
Laura DeLuca – Brigid’s Flame
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