Hello to all Fresh Fiction readers out there! This is Claire Davon, writer of Fire Danger, Elementals’ Challenge #1.
In researching the Elementals series I found many mythical creatures outside of werewolves and vampires that I thought it might be fun to show five obscure beings that are kicking around in my head as romance possibilities!
I have already written about gargoyles, lamassu, norns, huldufólk, sirens and of course Phoenix, Griffin, Ondine and Sphynx, characters from the Elementals series but there are so many more. You’ll see souls from many myths in those books which I hope enhances the fun.
Without further ado, on to the countdown!
- Thunderbird. For anyone who hasn’t heard of the thunderbird, this legendary North American creature flaps its wings and creates thunder, and also controls the upper world. I picture a humanoid who morphs into this amazing being. He could be the protector of a family or families, watching from a distance, until distance becomes impossible.
- Banshee. The Banshee’s mythological heritage dates back to pre-Christian times. Imagine your voice powerful weapon that can kill, and is feared by all who hear it. I see a banshee as a kick-ass heroine, her legacy garbled into one of evil. She would be a complex and amazing person and would need a hero as potent.
- Gorgon. Medusa was a hideous creature with snakes for hair, but she was one of several Gorgons. Her sisters were immortal, cursed by the gods for excessive vanity to transform into their dreadful shapes. Curses can be broken and immortal beings have a long time to learn their lessons…
- Kelpies. There are many horses in legend like Pegasus, centaurs, unicorns, but what about the kelpies? A horse as a main character is something I’ve tackled before in my “Water Woman” story with Kimoni, the two-horned African abada shifter. Kelpies are supposed to kill their riders but what if they were misunderstood, the myth distorted? What if they were just looking for the right…rider?
- Wyvern. Dragons are popular and I love them. I grew up on Anne McCaffrey’s wonderful Pern books. Wyverns are smaller than the fearsome dragons we are more familiar with. They have two legs instead of four and are the creatures often featured on heraldry shields. What would happen to a human/Wyvern hybrid? How would they get along in the world?
There you have it! There are so many great beings that this is a mere scratching of the surface. I hope to write about some of these in upcoming books or short stories. Do you have a preference? What tickles your fancy to see in print?
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Finally, here is a summary of Fire Danger.
All her life, a faint memory of her parents and fire has glowed at the back of Rachel Quinn’s mind. With her parents long dead, there is no one to clarify what it means.
When a gorgeous winged man rescues her from a pack of werewolves, something flares to life inside Rachel. Suddenly she can see the paranormal world around her, a world unseen by mortals. And far more complicated.
When Phoenix’s massive orange-and-red wings erupt from his back, he knows his Challenge-an age-old battle against his Demonos counterpart-is upon him. Heeding Rachel’s cry for help adds a layer of complexity never seen in any previous Challenge.
Rachel, they discover, isn’t entirely human. Like Phoenix, she commands fire. Fire calls to fire, and soon they are succumbing to a fierce attraction. As the Challenge bears down on them, though, Phoenix must discover what the Demonos has in store for mankind. If he doesn’t succeed, the entire world will be swallowed up in darkness-and Rachel along with it.
Thank you for your interest in my blog. Happy reading!
Claire Davon
About Claire Davon
Claire now lives in Los Angeles, so many of her stories are set there, too. But she is originally from Brookline, Massachusetts, so that location frequently pops up in her work, too. Claire spends her free time writing, doing animal rescue, and enjoying the sunshine. She specializes in writing romances of all kinds and never shies away from the “between the sheets” elements!
The first in her Elementals’ Challenge series, called “Fire Danger” was released by Samhain Publishing on June 21, 2016. It is the first but definitely won’t be the last in this exciting paranormal world!
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FIRE DANGER by Claire Davon
All her life, a faint memory of her parents and fire has glowed at the back of Rachel Quinn’s mind. With her parents long dead, there is no one to clarify what it means.
When a gorgeous winged man rescues her from a pack of werewolves, something flares to life inside Rachel. Suddenly she can see the paranormal world around her, a world unseen by mortals. And far more complicated.
When Phoenix’s massive orange-and-red wings erupt from his back, he knows his Challenge-an age-old battle against his Demonos counterpart-is upon him. Heeding Rachel’s cry for help adds a layer of complexity never seen in any previous Challenge.
Rachel, they discover, isn’t entirely human. Like Phoenix, she commands fire. Fire calls to fire, and soon they are succumbing to a fierce attraction. As the Challenge bears down on them, though, Phoenix must discover what the Demonos has in store for mankind. If he doesn’t succeed, the entire world will be swallowed up in darkness-and Rachel along with it.
Warning: When the mortal and the Elemental worlds collide, the resulting smoke could cause heart palpitations, teary eyes, and a sudden need to fan yourself. Keep a cooler of cold drinks handy.
Romance Paranormal [Samhain, On Sale: June 21, 2016, e-Book, ISBN: 9781619235113 / eISBN: 9781619235113]
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