Welcome Author Mary Morgan
Give a warm welcome to Mary Morgan, author of Dragon’s Knight Ring, fifth and final in the series just released on August 12, 2016!
Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Mary and her HOT Dragon Knights.
Scottish paranormal romance author, Mary Morgan resides in Northern California, with her own knight in shining armor. However, during her travels to Scotland, England, and Ireland, she left a part of her soul in one of these countries and vows to return.
Mary’s passion for books started at an early age along with an overactive imagination. She spent far too much time daydreaming and was told quite often to remove her head from the clouds. It wasn’t until the closure of Borders Books where Mary worked that she found her true calling–writing romance. Now, the worlds she created in her mind are coming to life within her stories.
You can find more information about Mary Morgan here:
WEBSITE http://www.marymorganauthor.com
BLOG http://www.marymorganromancewriter.com
Twitter http://twitter.com/m_morganauthor
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mary.morgan.564
Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8271002.Mary_Morgan
Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Morgan/e/B00KPE3NWI/
Tell us what inspired this particular story?
My inspiration came to me on my first trip to Scotland in the summer of 2000. I was sitting on a boulder in the Highlands one evening, surrounded by the sound of sheep and the mists. The ghosts of long ago reached out to me, and the Dragon Knights were born within my mind.
What secret do you use to blast through writer’s block?
I don’t really get writer’s block, but I’ll go through spurts when I don’t know where the characters are going. If that happens, I’ll go out back to my garden with a leather journal and start writing down ideas or random thoughts. It’s one of the best cures for me to stir up the well of creativity, especially when I’m staring at a blinking cursor.
Do you see yourself in your characters?
Definitely! Without realizing it, I put a piece of myself in each of the heroines I’ve written. My sister pointed it out to me after the second book was released. She told me about a particular flaw the heroine kept doing, reminding her of when I do the same. I’ll share…when I get passionate about something and speak, I tend to smack my chest or wave my hand in the air. Well, so does Aileen Kerrigan in Dragon Knight’s Medallion. My sister and I had a good laugh over that one.
What do you want your readers to take away from your books?
That anyone can be redeemed. Yet, they must want to seek redemption. It’s not always an easy journey, but it is attainable, especially with love.
Tell us a little about Dragon Knight’s Ring.
Death destroyed their love. Yet, can a trio of Fenian warriors roll back time to reunite two lost souls?
Crusader, Adam MacFhearguis is on one last quest to the standing stones in Scotland where he seeks to bury the past. However, a silent prayer sends him to an unknown future and to his beloved Meggie. When he uncovers a shocking revelation, Adam questions everything about the woman he thought he knew and loved. He may have traveled the veil of ages, but time is now his enemy.
Margaret MacKay lives a life in the future without the memories of her past—her death. When Adam arrives at her door confessing he knows her, she is confused and wary. With each passing day, she yearns to learn more from this stranger. Yet, when a truth is revealed, can she trust the man to unlock the chains from her mind and heart?
Will love free the bonds to unite the two lovers who were doomed centuries ago? Or will evil finally claim victory over the Dragon Knights?
Oh, that is a great tease. How about a peek into the book itself?
Meggie brushed her fingers over the leather pouch. “It feels empty.”
“Are you not tempted to take a wee look inside?”
She snatched her hand back. “I’m not peering inside the man’s belongings. As soon as he wakes, he and his horse can leave.” Giving the horse a firm pat, Meggie walked out of the stall and away from her smirking cousin—only to run smack into her other cousin, Lena.
“Blast,” snapped Meggie, grabbing her cousin by the arm to help steady them both. “Sorry, didn’t see ye,” Seeing the excitement in Lena’s eyes, she stepped back. “What?”
“I hear you have a Highlander in the guest room,” she replied, giving Meggie a wink. “Are you going to share?”
Meggie placed her hands on her hips. “He’s not my Highlander. Feel free to have him, though as soon as he wakes he’s gone from here.”
Lucas strode out of the stables, wiping his hand on a cloth. “I think I’ll go introduce myself, since I think this man bothers you. You keep stating he must leave as soon as he wakes.”
Lena pushed her cousin aside. “No, Lucas. I will go check on him.”
“Ye are both crazy,” protested Meggie. “He’s just a man.” Stepping past them both, she marched away from the stables.
Approaching the entrance of the castle, her nerves tingled and the air cooled. Halting on the gravel courtyard, she slowly glanced up at the guest bedroom window. Gazing down at her was the dark Highlander. His hands were braced on either side of the glass, and Meggie could swear for an instant, she recognized him from somewhere. A dream, perhaps? The look he gave her pierced her soul, and she shivered.
“Impossible,” she muttered. “I don’t dream. And ye are leaving now.”
Breaking from his stare, Meggie entered the castle, almost running up the stairs. By the time she reached the guest room, her hands were shaking. Not even bothering to knock, she pushed open the door and stormed inside.
Her mouth became dry, unable to form the words to order this giant out of her home. His bulk blocked the light from the window as he leaned against the ledge staring at her. She was not one prone to swoon at men—any man, but this one made her a jumbled mess. Moving to the table, she picked up his sword and took it over to him. His eyes widened as she approached and she fell into their dark blue depths.
“I…um…” she stammered before continuing. “Ye should leave.” There, she got the words out.
Instead of reaching for his sword, the man lifted two fingers and caressed her cheek. She gasped, the touch searing her skin, and she took a step back. She could see the look of shock pass over his features, as if he felt the same reaction.
Meggie shoved the sword into his arms and ran for the door. Yet, when her hand touched the handle, she heard him speak.
“Dinnae leave me again, Meggie.”
Whew what great excerpt. I can’t wait to read Dragon’s Knight Ring. Unfortunately, I haven’t finished the others, so another to be read out of order. Story of my life. LOL
Where can we find Dragon Knight’s Ring:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Knights-Ring-Order-Book-ebook/dp/B01HDWY8S2/
BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragon-knights-ring-mary-morgan/1123986946?ean=2940158146312
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/dragon-knight-s-ring
Apple iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dragon-knights-ring/id1133781893?mt=11
The Wild Rose Press: http://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/4468-dragon-knight-s-ring.html
All Romance eBooks: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-dragonknight039sring-2061155-143.html
It was wonderful having you with us today. Please feel free to stop by anytime. Good Luck with Dragon Knight’s Ring.
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Posted in Authors' Secrets Blog and tagged Dragon Knights, Historical, magic, Paranormal, Romance, Scotland by Tena Stetler with 20 comments.
Glad to have you with us today I believe I like Dragov King’s Ring the best so far. So glad there will be a holiday one.
Thanks for hosting me, Tena! Love visiting your beautiful blog. And the peanut butter cookies are delicious! Yes, there will be a holiday book, but the Dragon Knights won’t be there. It’s all about their friend, Cormac Murray. I felt the need to give him a story, especially since he was left out of the final battle, lol! So happy to hear you’re enjoying Dragon Knight’s Ring! 🙂
Morning Mary!
Yep, Cormac deserves his own story. I love holiday stories, don’t you? Have a wonderful week! Good luck with Dragon Knight’s Ring! It’s a great read!
What an interesting interview – and a great excerpt. Sounds like a real ‘must read’ wishing you m,ch success with this, Mary.
Thank you Lyn for the kind words. Dragon Knight’s Ring is a must read. Keeping me up at night. LOL Have a wonderful week.
Thanks for visiting, Lyn! 🙂
I can’t wait for the next story. Oh, to live in your mind where all those beautiful highlanders are. Good luck and great sales, Mary.
Haha!!! They are often times “verra” loud within my mind, Sandra. Thanks so much for loving the Dragon Knights and for stopping by. 🙂
You join the rest of us. Thanks for stopping by Sandra! Have a wonderful week.
What a marvelous way to end the saga, to unite the poor man with the woman he thought was dead! It sounds awesome.
It’s is indeed a great story. Thanks for stopping by Linda.
I always believed in redemption and second chances for all these characters. I think everyone was surprised at who the fifth Dragon Knight was, but also to find out that Meggie was alive, though in another century. Thanks so much for visiting, Linda. 🙂
Hi Mary! I’m loving the book! Congrats and best wishes for many sales!!!
Karilyn thanks for popping in. I too am enjoying the book.
Yay! So “verra” happy, Karilyn! Thanks so much for visiting and loving the Dragon Knights! 🙂
Your book sounds terrific! Thank you for sharing about it.
Hi Allison! Mary’s book is terrific. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thanks so much, Allison! 🙂
Mary, characters not knowing where they’re going or telling me I have where they came from wrong is something that stumps me at times, too!
But I do get a little writer’s block besides that. 🙁 Figured out I get it when I’ve written my novel in the wrong direction somewhere. I just have to figure out where, go back, and fix it. lol
Congratulations on a great series!
Kimberly Keyes
Thanks for stopping by! Yep know exactly what you mean about having to go back and find out where you took a wrong turn, then rewrite. LOL