Tena StetlerAuthor of Paranormal Romance/Suspense & Cozy Mysteries With Magic Spark!

Nov 27th #L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge Books that Influenced My Life

Welcome to #L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge November 27, 2019, Books that Influenced My Life. I had to think long and hard about this topic but finally came up with a few.  First, I want to announce the winner of my $10.00 amazon gift card from last week’s Charm Me Again new release celebration. <drum roll> Marianne Arkins.  Marianne, please contact me via email. Congratulations! Now on with my list of Books that Influenced My Life:

Let’s start with – Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne W. Dyer. Step by step advice for escaping the trap  of negative thinking & taking control of your life. Yeah I know it was published back in 1991, but the  premise of the book still holds true today. I admit that some days the trap catches me, but I do my best to avoid it. Making me a much happier person most of the time.

This is going to sound odd, but bear with me. Stephanie Myers vampire books influenced me to take writing and publishing seriously. It was after reading the Twilight series, I decided I’d polish my own manuscripts and actually look for a publishing house. Now mind you, I’ve written stories for as long as I can remember. But as with most people life got in the way. Now I’m not saying that if she could get published…. so could…. well you get the drift.  During that time, other events in my life confirmed it was time to live my dream. Five years and ten books later, I’m still pinching myself to make sure it’s all real.

It was through Deborah Harkness’s books, ie Discover of Witches, that I found out I really did enjoy a well written historical fiction. Of course it still had to have magic in it. LOL Up until those books, I wasn’t remotely interested. So I guess you’d say she influenced me to give historical fiction a try. The second book in her series, Shadow of Night took place in 16th century London during the Elizabethan era.  I truly enjoyed the book from the descriptions to the character’s actions.

I must be hard to influence as those are the only Books that Influenced My Life and come to mind.  I’m sure there must be more, but…

Alas, I need to get back to my writing cave where deadlines loom, so let’s see what books the other authors in this blog challenge claim influenced their lives L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click  here.

So excited! I’ve got a new release, Charm Me Again, December 9, 2019, available for pre-order now. Please check it out. 

Teaser from CHARM ME AGAIN –

For several months a Scottish Highland Ghost has haunted Daylan, in his personal life, his professional life and at his forge. Yet, being a talented warlock, he is no closer to discovering what the ghost wants or why he chose Daylan. A trip to his estranged sister’s home in Colorado may have unforeseen consequences especially when family history leads him to a shocking discovery.

As his attraction blooms for Josie, a yoga instructor in his sister’s studio, he realizes there may be more to Josie than he can imagine. When an ancient rogue Fae Warrior set on revenge kidnaps her in an attempt to claim her as his own, a devastating curse comes to light.

Daylan’s world spirals out of control as he searches for Josie. Can he break the age old curse to save her and their future, or will she be lost to him forever?

Also, don’t miss my holiday Sale  A WITCH’S HOLIDAY WEDDING is only 0.99 cents, for a limited time! Download a copy and join the magical, holiday adventure. A little about A WITCH’S HOLIDAY WEDDING. 

Elemental witch, Pepper McKay and former Navy SEAL, Lathen Quartz built Lobster Cove Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center on enchanted McKay land. Wedding planning goes awry when the couple spends Thanksgiving with family in Colorado, a Maine snowstorm fills the center with injured wildlife, Lathen finds himself drawn into a covert military mission, and Pepper wants to cancel the wedding. Is she having second thoughts? Will the nosy McKay ghosts, Lathen’s werewolf pack, Pepper’s parents, and her best friend help or hinder the wedding and holiday plans?

Next week on the L&SR Weekly blog challenge is Book Boyfriends or Book Girlfriends.  See you then!

Wishing you all love, laughter and Happy Thanksgiving!

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