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News! Gate of Souls has a new audio book release!

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Greetings & Happy Holidays, Sky Warrior Books has just released an audio book of Gate of Souls , narrated by Mary  Allwright, just in time for the holidays! I am very excited about this. This is the link I found on Amazon for the audio: http://www.amazon.com/Gate-Souls-Familiars-Tale/dp/B018ENRNU4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1448469803&sr=1-1&keywords=gate+of+souls&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin%3A1240885011 Also, my new editions of Gate of Souls on Kindle & paperback  are available too. the Kindle is a wonderful 2.99! Kindle:  http://www.amazon.com/Gate-Souls-Familiars-Tale-Book-ebook/dp/B012C8H08C/ref=sr_1_1_twi_kin_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1448469760&sr=1-1&keywords=gate+of+souls My paperback edition is at this link for 17.95: http://www.amazon.com/Gate-Souls-Familiars-Tale-1/dp/1515246078/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1448469760&sr=1-1&keywords=gate+of+souls Please remember when shopping that t

Check out my new release focus in Goodebooks for Gate of Souls!

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My new Gate of Souls edition is featured in the new releases at Goodebooks.net Check me out. Lovely spread! Thank you Goodebooks! http://www.goodebooks.net/releases.html

Paperback of Gate of Souls on Amazon!

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Great News! Well, great but there is some stuff I am trying to work out. It turns out my new paperback edition of Gate of Souls has been available on Amazon, however, for some reason it does not pop up so easily as a choice.  it will bring up links to Kindle edition and old versions. So here is the actual link to new paperback:   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1515246078/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=A%20Familiar's%20tale&qid=1444156242&ref_=sr_1_5_twi_pap_2&s=books&sr=1-5&linkCode=sl1&tag=skywarrishomepag&linkId=35ce1bcc84e7d3260ce7cc8944dac4b6

Gate of Souls newest edition and "older" editions

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Hello Familiar's Tale friends! I just want to clear up any confusion about editions on my Gate of Souls novel. Below is the current book cover with my new and current publisher, Sky Warrior Books. This cover is not only for my new Kindle edition, and it's available at wonderful Amazon through this link:   http://www.amazon.com/Gate-Souls-Familiars-Tale-Book-ebook/dp/B012C8H08C/ref=sr_1_1_twi_kin_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1443812935&sr=1-1&keywords=gate+of+souls Now my publisher Sky Warrior books is releasing the print and audio version that will have this cover. Anything with this cover is good, because this is where the current royalties will be coming from. If you want a print edition, be patient, it has been sent to Amazon and other outlets by Sky Warrior. I will announce it when they are available. There are older editions of my book being sold on many sites. They have this cover below, but these do not benefit myself or my previous publisher. We do n

Gate of Souls Kindle now released!!!!

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Hello Familiar Friends: My new publisher, Sky Warrior Books, has just released Gate of Souls on Kindle. The print edition will be coming soon. You can purchase this Kindle edition for only $2.99 at Amazon at this link: http://www.amazon.com/Familiars-Tale-Gate-Souls-Book-ebook/dp/B012C8H08C/ref=sr_1_10?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1438712073&sr=1-10&keywords=Gate+of+Souls I love the new cover and will keep you updated on the print release and the future books in the trilogy of A Familiar's Tale. More later. Now, read more fantasy! Cheers, Verna McKinnon

Gate of Souls E-Book Release

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Hello Familiar Friends! The release of my Gate of Souls novel on E-Book through Sky Warrior Books is scheduled for August 3, 2015! (loud cheers). Will keep you updated on the release of the print edition. Below is the last sample of the new book cover art! Am so excited!

New "Gate of Souls" cover art for Sky Warrior Books release!

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Hello Familiar Friends! Okay, I have a sample of the new bookcover for my re-release of Gate of Souls by my new publisher, Sky Warrior Books! Check it out! Isn't it beautiful!  I love it. I will be updating you about the release date as soon as I have confirmation from Sky Warrior Books! More later. Verna McKinnon
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My blog has become a series of tributes and mourning to beloved artists that have passed to the otherworld.  Today is very sad. I just learned that on June 7, Christopher Lee passed away at 93. He was amazing. I grew up watching him in movies. Handsome in the classical sense, he was towering in every way( 6 feet, 5 inches) with the voice of a god and a powerful presence. He was a scholar, horror movie icon,  character actor, descendant of Charlemagne, and heavy metal performer who still rocked on. We will miss you.

Science fiction and fantasy great,Tanith Lee, passes away.

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Sadly, I learned that one of my favorite authors and a strong influence on my writing has passed away. Tanith Lee died on May 24, at age 67.  She was a great writer and I loved her work.  She wrote over 300 short stories and 90 novels. She won the World Fantasy Award, and many others throughout her prolific career. Her books were unique and imaginative. If you have not read her, I suggest you do.  Tales of the Flat Earth series, Silver Metal Lover, The Claidi Journals, plus many many more. Farewell, Tanith. You will be missed. Another literary loss to the science fiction and fantasy world.  

A Farewell to Leonard Nimoy

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    This is a farewell to someone I have admired since childhood.  I just read that Leonard Nimoy has passed away at 83.  I am sad, because I grew up watching Star Trek.  My love of science fiction was nurtured by that show, and Spock was always my favorite character.  I had the opportunity to meet him when he kindly donated a couple hours to lecture at our drama department.  He was a prince.  No ego or attitude, just a good, generous person talking to this tiny group of students for nothing, because he was that kind of guy.   He was a nice man sharing wisdom.  I am glad I had that opportunity.  A memory to treasure, along with his wonderful acting.  The void  left with his passing will never be filled.   Goodbye.  Verna McKinnon

Heroic Women of Speculative Fiction-Ellen Ripley of Alien film series

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  Ellen Ripley-heroine and kick-ass!     When the film Alien first appeared in Theaters in 1979, the heroines were still evolving on film and TV.   The male-empowered film industry were slowly allowing women to do more than stand there and look pretty.   One must be well-groomed to be eaten by a monster, I guess.  Or scream.  Yeah, that's helpful.  Let's bring the monsters closer.   The masterful direction of Ridley Scott was also a gift.  Fantasy and Science Fiction on film can be high class with the right people to helm the story.  The cast was also a wonder of folks with not only film credits, but a theater background.  I mean, John Hurt, Tom Skerritt, Ian Holm, to name a few.  This strong crop of actors was the cream.  They always have a special touch on film.   Ripley was a heroine who fights on her own, despite the odds.  A dark tower would have been a haven compared to the shadowy corridors of the Nostromo.  A dragon a snap to tame.  This alien was