I have a New Release- Romance of My Dream Anthology http:../../..www...lldreamspell...com/..RomanceofmyDrea..ms.htm Here is the information: Romance of My Dreams (Romance Anthology) Available in multi e-book formats and trade size paperback E book - ISBN: 9781603180597 paperback ISBN: 978-1603180580 Paperback: 184 pages Publisher: L & L Dreamspell (August 8, 2009) http://www.lldreamspell.com/RomanceofmyDreams.htm Enjoy ten romantic journeys—a dreamy variety of stories that span the ages—from modern times back to ancient Mesopotamia. Night of Enchantment by Cornelia Amiri - If you love the popular TV show Merlin, you'll love "Night of Enchantment". A warrior, a king, a man in love, Uther Pendragon, with druid magic, breaches the Dark Age fortress of Tintagel. Uther and Igerna's passionate, forbidden love is the stuff that dreams are made of. The Princess and the Sculptor by Cornelia Amiri - A tale of a love so strong it crosses the class boundaries of ancient Mesopotamia and defies a king. In 2800 BC, a humble sculptor's haunting dream leads him to the love of his life, but could also spell his death. If I Make It Through Winter by Kay Bailey - Jessica didn't know what would happen to her and her children. Her husband was now dead. She knew that Nebraska Territory was no place to raise these children. Not alone. Her intervention between a young Indian girl and the girl's abductors leads to desires and opportunities that Jessica did not even dare dream about. Third Time’s for Keeps by Caitlyn Hunter - Jan and Keith have had two chances at love but mistakes and misunderstandin..gs tore them apart both times. When they meet again over twenty years later, can they put the past behind them and make their third time for keeps? The Ice Storm by D.K. Christi - A young woman's obsession with her lover haunts her road trip north to visit her parents. Hiking in autumn splendor at Red Top Mountain is followed by danger in a devastating ice storm that blurs the lines between life and death. She reaches across eternity for the arms of her love, but eternity has to wait. The Man in Gray by Ellen Dye - No-nonsense Laura Jamison has two feet on the ground and no time for the recurring dream she's been having nightly. But, thanks to fate, she's about to learn that sometime's dreams can become reality… Game, Set, Love Match by Chelle Martin - Tennis fans will enjoy the US Open setting in Flushing Meadows, New York. When a cell phone causes a championship to be lost, can love be found? Déjà vu by Teresa Leigh Judd - A chance encounter with a beautiful woman in San Francisco haunts a man for twenty five years. He is unable to forget about her. Then one day he sees her picture on a bus placard and at long last is able to find the girl of his dreams. Adjusting Entries by Susanne Rose - Meghan Durran spent long days working with black-..and-white figures that balanced perfectly with time, effort, and a few adjusting entries. If only her love life could be that simple.

http://www.lldreamspell.com/RomanceofmyDreams.htm

 

The night the comet shot through the sky, Merlin prophesized the fierce dragon tail which blazed beyond Gaul, heralded a son, a prince to hold power over all the kingdoms beneath its reach. Its other exhilarant tail symbolized a daughter, whose sons and grandsons would rule over Logres. But as far as children, Uther hadn’t given any thought to settling down to a wife.

Until Easter in London, when he saw her at the banquet he’d thrown for the nobles. The image of plumate auburn hair and eyes like the ones on a peacock's tail feathers set his mind awhirl. Every dimple and curve of her luminous face called to him. His eyes absorbed her image. He could even smell her scent, a swirl of wild lavender fused with juicy apples, merged with plump bilberries and edged with a musky hawthorn fragrance.

The jealous Duke of Tintagel dared to leave Uther’s feast, without his leave, and worse, he took his wife with him. The king commanded him to return but he refused. Uther warned him that he would destroy Cornwall. He marched his vast army on Dimiloc where Gorlois had retreated.

Uther held it under siege. He’d blocked off all roads to and from the stronghold seven nights ago and yet he was no closer to an end to this drawn-out madness. No nearer to holding his dream woman in his arms. She wasn’t even there. Gorlois had sent his wife to his hill fort of Tintagel on the shore. Uther sensed someone had entered the tent and turned toward them.

Ulfin, his best friend who’d fought by his side in scores of battles, stood there. His clear, blue eyes were wide with concern. “My king, what course do we take now?”

NEW AUGUST CONTEST:
For August I'm giving away an autographed copy of one of my books, winner's
choice: Queen of Kings, A Fine Cauldron of Fish, Druid Quest, The Fox Prince,
The Vixen Princess, Danger Is Sweet, or One Heart One Way. The winner will be
selected 08/31/09. To enter subscribe to my yahoo group newsletter at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/surfthenet/

Everyone in ....Houston...., mark your calendars -The Final Twist launches their 2009 anthology, A BOX OF TEXAS CHOCOLATES, on Thursday, Sept. 24, 7-9 PM

at The Chocolate Bar -1835 ..West Alabama..

HERE IS AUGUST'S SURF THE NET WITH A VIEW:
Sunrise/Sunset
by Cornelia Amiri

When I need a break from writing to regenerate my thoughts, anyone of the
following videos will do it.


1.Sunset Movie

Breathtaking sunset shots combined in a time-lapse video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tN1nDL8gLo


2. ..Sunrise.. in the Sahara

Morning in the desert, a gorgeous video of the sun rising over the ..Sahara.. in
March.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYYk_QjnOLk&feature=related


3. Nora Jone's ..Sunrise..

....Sunrise...., sunrise. How wonderful to wake up to Nora Jone's songbird voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd02pGJx0s0


4. Relaxation Meditation (Sunset Over the Ocean)

The soothing sounds of the waves breaking against the shore as the glorious sun
sets over the ocean in ....Newport.., ..Rhode Island.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjciQMz_irU&NR=1


5. Moonlight and Sunsets

A serene, entrancing video of moonlight and sunsets against the back drop of the
song Silent Wings by ....Secret.. ..Garden.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E377EvTuA0g&feature=related


6. 1964 - The Animals - House of the Rising Sun

No one ever belted this out or rocked the House of the Rising Sun quite like the
Animals. Their 1964 version of this old folk song has been referred to as the
first folk-rock hit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KbOhVO6jVQ&feature=related


7. Twelve Hours of Sunset

A beautiful, tranquil time-lapse video set against the song 12 Hours of Sunset
by Roy Harper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YhvDYmO3HI&feature=related


8. Bob Dylan – House of the Rising Sun

Bob Dylan with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers playing The House of the Rising
Sun. This is a damn cool video. "Well, it's one foot on the platform and the
other foot on the train. I'm goin' back to ..New Orleans.. to wear that ball and
chain." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CogpRE-MyoE&feature=related



PREHISTORIC IRISH GOLD – Discovery of the Month:
Scientist now think the Mountains of Mourne, fabled in song, were the source for
most of ....Ireland....'s prehistoric gold.
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146413635

PREHISTORIC SCOTISH ARTIFACTS - Discovery of the Month: Flints from 12,000 B.C.
found near Biggar, Scotland, suggest humans roamed the area 3,000 years earlier
than previously thought.
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146413633

BRONZE AGE WELSH COPPER MINES:
Stone hammers found at twenty-six sites in Wales indicate the two main
concentrations of copper mining activity lay at Parys Mountain and on the Great
Orme in Llandudno, as well as in mid-Wales around Cwmystwyth and Nantyeira. The
Great Orme was the largest of these mines and was worked for over 1,000 years.
Great Orme Mines enter the Guiness Book of Records as the largest Bronze Age
copper mines in the world.
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=6389


My books are available in print and in downloads at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com
Fictionwise http://www.fictionwise.com
AllRomanceEbooks.com & at Barnes & Nobles on line
Baker & Taylor, and most on line bookstores

In brick and motor stores:
Houston TX - Borders Bookstore at Kirby
& Katy Budget Books
Hastings Entertainment bookstores in
Kerrville, Victoria, Round Rock, and Lake Jackson, Seguin, New
Braunfels, and Nacogdoches TX at
http://www.CelticRomanceQueen.com
http://www.myspace.com/CelticRomanceQueen

 

Available now at Amazon & Barnes and Nobles online

QUEEN OF KINGS is available in paperback at Amazon now http://...com/mxav3n it's a Celtic/Paranormal/Romance The legend of Macha Mong Ruad. As wild, strong, and beautiful as the land she rules, all men lust for her, warriors and kings bow to her might and magic, but one champion comes forth to gift her with a white bull and true love.

My E-BOOKS are available at Barnes and Nobels online now
http://books.barnesandnoble.com/search/r...

MOVIE OF THE WEEK:
I Rented Terry Pratchett's The Color of Magic from Red Box -it's great - I highly recommend it.

ONLINE ....READINGS....: from my vampiric fey works at the radio show Vampires, Witches & Geeks. I read from A Fine Cauldron of Fish and from my short story “Vampire Dancer,” in Sleeping With the Undead.http://morvenwestfield.podbean.com/Queen of Kings

My interview - radio show - Vampires, Witches, and Geeks- online now
Please listen and post a comment. It really is a fun and entertaining show, Morwen is a great interviewer. I talk about the Celtic Vampiric fey, always a fun subject. And please post a comment on the link after you enjoy the radio broadcast.
http://morvenwestfield.podbean.com/
Also I am actually now working on a series with the Celtic vampiric fey.

NEW RELEASE - QUEEN OF KINGS - CELTIC PARANORMAL ROMANCE

QUEEN OF KINGS

My 7th Celtic/Romance, Queen of Kings, set in Bronze Age ....Ireland.... was released yesterday. If you like Celtic history and myths, you'll like my books, if you like Paranormal Romances with strong, female characters, shape shifters, druids, and ancient gods you'll like my books, if you like strong extremely accurate, fast moving historical adventures set in the dark ages and ancient times you'll like my books. If you like all three, you need to get my books.

Blurb:
Macha of the Red Braids exudes the essence of female power. Defying and fighting two kings, she takes her father's place on the throne. With one goal in mind, she uses magic, battles, disguises, and skills of seduction to take the crown as sole ruler, the only woman listed as a High King of Ireland. She builds the famed ....kingdom.. of ..Emain Macha...., marking off the borders with the pin of her cloak brooch. Yet a Champion, from the wilds of ..Connaught.., throws the powerful battle queen off-guard when he comes to claim her heart. Has Macha met her match with Nath of Connaught? Will he pass the three trails she has set before him.

Excerpt:
“You may be his heir, but you are still only a woman.” Cimbaeth sneered. “Leave us, Macha of the Red Tresses. Dithorba and I rule ....Ulster.... now.”

“Who are you to order me about? Take heed, my kings, for once sworn to rule as a triad, you cannot cast your pledge aside. My father passed through the oaken door to the Otherworld, but I am here.” Grabbing the thick gold band around her neck, she tugged on it. “I wear his torque and claim his throne as my sacred right.” She pivoted toward them, her arm outstretched and the fingers of her hand curled back except for one long digit, its clawlike nail pointing at them. “You deny me the crown in my sire’s stead, but it is not in your power to do so. Fate deems I shall rule Erinn.” Her heart pounded. “You cannot stop me.” She flung her arms into the air in a stirring motion, brewing trouble. Anger pounded in her. She wanted to leave at once, and wings were faster than legs.

As Dithorba began to speak, a cold gust swirled inside the hill fort, blasting his hair across his face and rendering him silent.

Macha let out a cackle. “Crow goddess, my patron, great Morrigan, I summon flight from my foes.” She threw her head back. “I shall return to feed on them, as is my due.” Fiery heat blazed through her skin, tingling with magical energy. Twirling a bright auburn braid with her fingers, she transformed it to a midnight hue. All form and texture changed before her. She ruffled the soft feathers cresting her head; they were so dark and beautiful.

Macha watched Cimbaeth’s eyes grow wide in shock. Dithorba gasped.

A shivery thrill spiraled through her. Now that they knew of her magic, the kings would fear what else she might do. She let out a raspy cackle. Clenching her teeth, moaning, the prickling sensation grew to a piercing pain. Quivering, feathers sprouted out of her flesh. Skin and bones stretching, twisting, leaving her small, compressed. Her teeth and tongue vanished. Snapping her beak open, she cawed at the two kings,whose faces grew ashen.

Shaky, she flapped her large wings, fighting to gain balance on short, thin legs with claws where feet had been. Her heart hammered faster than any human’s. Beating her wings hard—more rapidly than arms could move—she bobbed up and down until she soared off the ground. She was free once again. Blessing the dark goddess, Macha swooped down at the two kings, who ducked. Circling them seven times, her croaks pierced the air. She throbbed with breathless pleasure, feeding off the fright glistening in their eyes. Cawing loudly and flapping with all her might, she—now a crow—flew away from the cowering kings.

Review:
“Cornelia Amiri combines all the elements of a great story in her latest Queen of Kings. It takes place in the wonderful location of ....Ireland....; paranormal effects, and strong as well as engaging characters with a hint of romance thrown in the mix. Ever since I first discovered Cornelia and her druids, I have become a fan.” Reviewed by Cheryl - http://cherylsbooknook.blogspot.com/

Author’s Note:

Dearest reader, it’s hard to believe this tale survived, passed down by oral tradition alone, for over a thousand years before it was ever put to paper. Then again, it’s an exciting story. I wanted to let the wonderful readers, who may not be familiar with this legend, know what I kept from the original tale, and what I chose to change and add, and why.

Listed as Milesian High Kings, Macha Mong Ruad, Cimbaeth, Dithorba, and Aed the Red remained constant from time out of mind. In spinning my version, I named the other characters. In the triumvirate of Aed the Red, Dithorba, and Cimbaeth each reigned for seven years in turn. Though usually referred to as brothers or cousins, I made them friends only. When Áed died, his daughter Macha came forward to claim his reign. Cimbaeth and Dithorba opposed her, so she went to war against them. It has been told, she slew Dithorba in that battle, but I thought it best he didn’t die by her hand. I also added a handsome, brawn charioteer, to drool over.

I endowed Macha with the power to shape shift to a crow, adding even more of a morrigan aspect to her. In all versions of the tale, she married Cimbaeth. Then, Dithorba's sons tried to overthrow Macha. Disguised as a leper, she seduced and enslaved them. I slipped a crone and a cauldron of plenty in there, again to emphasize Macha’s morrigan traits. With the pin from her brooch, she drew the boundaries of Emain Macha and then forced Dithorba’s sons to build it. The names and descriptions of the three halls also come from the legend. After Cimbaeth died, she ruled alone, the only female sovereign listed in the High Kings of Ireland.

The second part of Queen of Kings is all my doing. In Nath, I created the great love of Macha’s life, to flesh out her bigger than life character. Making her more approachable to the modern reader, while still remaining goddess like, especially like the goddess morrigan, whom I see as the essence of female power.

I can only hope to one day be as great a writer as the ancient story teller, who over two thousand years ago, sat crouched around a flickering amber peat fire and gazed into the eyes of their tribesman, who held their breath with awe, listening to the first telling of this story. How I envy them. May the legend of Macha Mong Ruad live on for a thousand times a thousand years more. I hope you enjoy my version.

Thanks,

Cornelia Amiri
http://www.myspace.com/CelticRomanceQuee...
http://www.eternalpress.ca/Amiri.html[b:...

 

NEW RELEASE - QUEEN OF KINGS - CELTIC PARANORMAL ROMANCE

Hi My Space Friends,

I hope everyone had a great May Day/Beltane. This month are post on the Houston Highland Games, Neandertal News of the month, Bronze Age News of the Month, and of course, May's Surf The New With A View video reviews.

Thanks,

Cornelia Amiri

GUEST AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT:
I have an author spotligt on Raine Delight today. Please stop by and post a comment. http://authorrainedelight.com/2009/05/guest-author-day-cornelia-amiri/

FIRST PAGE CONTEST:
May 1st to May 10th
I'm in the final round of The First Page Contest. Please vote for me at
http://blog.elceepublishing.com/ Click on Third Round winner to see my excerpt.
Thank you.

HOUSTON HIGHLAND GAMES
If you live near the Houston area, stop by for a fantastic good time.
And I'll be signing my books there.
http://www.houstonhighlandgames.com/

NEANDERTAL NEWS OF THE MONTH:
"Neanderthal Babies Didn't Do the Twist
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146413616

BRONZE AGE SOCIETY NEWS OF THE MONTH:
"The power structure of Bronze Age societies was based on social networks".
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146413614

AND HERE IS MAY'S DETOUR: SURF THE NET WITH A VIEW
CELTIC CULTURE
by Cornelia Amiri

Now that you've frolicked around the May Pole, celebrate
Celtic culture the rest of the month with music, dance, and books.
These short videos will get you off to a good start.

1. BROTHER
Here is one of my favorite Band. It's one of their songs I have playing on my
MySpace page and I saw them at the Celtic Music Festival in Houston last year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFbxl7LtSbY&feature=related

2. SUE ASTON- CORNWALL THE HOME COMING - CELTIC VIOLIN
Let your spirit travel to Cornwall and dance amid the standing
stones, floating with the white clouds in the azure sky above the
rolling green hills and valleys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOIjd0fBPX0&mode=related&search

3. THE VIXEN PRINCESS BY CORNELIA AMIRI
Nesta, a fiery middle aged widow, vowed to never wed again, joins
King Arthur to fight the Saxons, until her deceased husband appears
as match making ghost and pairs her with the dark warrior, Mabon.
But Mabon and Nesta care more about war than love. Will a little
haunting be enough to unlock these two warrior hearts?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laC3wuKVkV4

4. BABY CELTIC DANCING
On a light hearted note here is step dancing with baby steps. With
giggles and smiles, watch this Celtic cutie dance away in his baby
jumper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YuSK7r_izk

5. CELTIC WOMAN - CALEDONIA
Here is Celtic Woman singing one of my favorite songs, Caledonia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v28is4jFWeo

6. WILD CELTIC BAGPIPE PIECE
Here is the group Clumsy Lover, what can be said. Is there anything
better than Celtic music?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n9hbYwZZqk

7. TARTANIC
Tartanic is a Houston based group that plays at Ren festivals all
over the US. They play at the Houston Highland games every year and
the Texas Ren festival by Houston. I love them and now you get to
see them too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQQAdRspLjM&mode=related&search

8. BLAGGARDS
And here's the burning question on everyone's mind, What do you do with a
drunken sailor early in the morning? I don't know, play come Celitc music to
wake him up. Oh, I know, . . . play some loud, hard, Celtic rock. Here are
Blaggards, another Houston based band. I saw them at the Celtic Clear Lake Music
Festival every year and
now, through the magic of you tube, you can see them too,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs3VQWGhgjI&feature=related

9. CELTIC MEDITATION
Here is a short meditation, Celtic style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOQjdiSLTJ0&mode=related&search

10. NEED FIRE
A Dallas band that plays at the Houston Highland Games and the
Houston Clear Lake Music Festival each year. One of the absolute –
best - Celtic Rock bands in the world.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A83Cq_FY4pI&feature=related


My books are available in print and in downloads at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com
Fictionwise http://www.fictionwise.com
Baker & Taylor, and most on line bookstores

In brick and motor stores:
Houston TX - Borders Bookstore at Kirby
& Katy Budget Books
Hastings Entertainment bookstores in
Kerrville, Victoria, Round Rock, and Lake Jackson, Seguin, New
Braunfels, and Nacogdoches TX at
http://www.CelticRomanceQueen.com
http://www.myspace.com/CelticRomanceQueen