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Of Spells and Fur - Book Tour and Giveaway

11/12/2020

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Of Spells and Fur
by Valerie Evans
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance 

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As the only known survivor of a horrific massacre years earlier, Molly Hastings has rebuilt her life as a dedicated member of the Anberlin sentries. It's her job to protect and police the supernatural citizens who call the town home, but the discovery of several bodies has put everyone on edge with no suspect in sight.

Further complicating matters are a call from the home she left behind and the sudden arrival of a werewolf motorcycle club with ties to her past. An unexpected ally is found with Parker Hayes, a hunter facing down his own demons and searching for a future not based in bloodshed, who inspires feelings she hasn't felt in years.

Amidst the clash between her past and present, Molly finds herself questioning everything she knows about not only those she's meant to protect but the Sentries themselves. Could everything she's been taught be a lie, and if it is, can she protect those she cares about?


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​(Prologue)


Blood.
The metallic scent in the air made her feel she would never outrun the snarls and
howls that chased her through the woods. Logic pointed out the blood was on her so
why wouldn’t they be able to follow? A blink to clear her vision had blood sliding down to
replace the sweat beading along her brow. It made her eyes burn but swiping it with the
back of her hand was useless. Blood and grime coated her fingers, almost as much as
the palms.
A sharp pain stabbed through her stomach, forcing her to double over. One hand
braced against her stomach in an attempt to comfort her unborn daughter except the
familiar kick didn’t come. She bit back a sob and pushed herself up, beginning to hobble
along to the best of her abilities. Her lips moved in a silent prayer, aware of the blood
running down her arm in fat globs from the torn mess of her shoulder.
The sound of a triumphant howl raised goosebumps on her flesh as she
stumbled forward. Oblivious to the rocks and sticks stabbing the tender soles of her
sock-clad feet, she stumbled on and tried to dismiss the sound of running paws and
menacing growls that seemed to surround her.
A light.
It was faint and distant but ever closer as she ran. Her chest burned with pain,
her feet ached, and her own fear threatened to choke her. Blood continued to drip into
her eyes, from her shoulder, and onto the ground in a visible trail; however, she had
neither the strength nor the time to bother hiding it as her stomach was assaulted with a
fresh wave of pain.
Stumbling out of the tree line, she darted toward the house. Every muscle she
possessed screamed with agony and her toes burned with numbness from the cold
night air. It took everything she had to stumble onto the porch, a hand still searching for
a sign of life from her daughter except she felt nothing.
Where there had once been a solid, reassuring kick against her fingers, she felt
nothing. A rough sob escaped as she managed to close her blood-stained fingers
around the edge of the screen door. It swayed under her touch, slamming the door jam
as her hands fell away, and she sank down with a cry of pain.
“Help.” The word came out a hoarse croak as she curled up, forehead against
the cool wood and arms curled against her stomach, though the ability to stay conscious
became difficult while the door began to open. “Please, help . . . the baby’s coming . . .”


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Valerie Evans is a modern fantasy addict living in Georgia who finally took the plunge to self-publish her first novel after nearly seven years. She is the author of The Anberlin Chronicles series and the forthcoming Wolves of Worsham series. In her free time, she likes to read all genres with a focus on fantasy, entertain her very clingy dog, and collect Funkos pops plus journals.

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What can we expect from you in the future?
I'm actually currently working on a 5-part series involving a side character from Of Spells and Fur with the first book scheduled to be released summer 2021. Without spoiling the events of the book, this character comes from a single-species town and left his family over a decade earlier following some traumatic experiences. His decision to return home forces him to face not only the family he abandonded, but the woman whose heart he broke.
The other four books will focus on his siblings dealing with their own species-based issues and meeting significant others.


Can you, for those who don't know you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an author?
I've always loved writing and have several short stories my mother has kept over the years. Of Spells and Fur is actually my fourth published work, though the world of Anberlin where Of Spells and Fur is set began taking shape in 2012 with the book that would become Kindred Spirit. Following a conversation with my sister in January of 2020, I took the plunge to self-publish the original Anberlin trilogy over the first half of the year while working on Of Spells and Fur. It still feels surreal sometimes, but I'm excited to continue on this journey and introduce more people to my worlds.


Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in Of Spells and Fur?
Molly Hastings was born into a family of supernatural hunters, but she walked away after a tragedy and became the equivalent of a supernatural police officer called a sentry in Anberlin. She's known for being somewhat stand-offish, work obsessed, and anti-werewolves, though it's a limited group who know anything about her past beyond the hunter part.

Parker Hayes was also born into a family of supernatural hunters, though he made some questionable choices and got himself disowned. He wants to join the Sentries, but his habits of drinking, getting into fights, and causing trouble around town don't exactly make him an ideal candidate.


What is your writing process?
I have a somewhat chaotic writing process since I start with an idea that includes characters, antagonists, and the basic outline of a plot. I always write the first chapter freehand to see where the flow is and get a feel for the main character, but I generally outline events that come to me and can span anywhere from a single chapter to several. Then it's just a matter of rinse and repeat! Sometimes random scenes pop in my head so I'll write them out then have to figure out where they belong later on.


Do your characters seem to hijack the story, or do you feel like you have the reigns of the story?
I normally feel in control, but Molly did a little hijacking with Of Spells and Fur. I had a plan then she went, "but what if . . ." and I ended up loving the direction things went. It ended up giving me extra work and having to scrap some scenes that I'd originally written, but I do feel like the story is stronger and more character-focused with the change.


Do you read yourself and if so what if your favorite genre?
I try to read whenever possible, but I admit that I don't always get to read as much as I'd like. My favorite genre is the urban/contemporary/modern fantasy genre because I love seeing magic and the paranormal world brought into the regular world.


Do you believe in writer's block?
I am a full believer in writer's block, but I also think it's important to not let it be an excuse. When writer's block strikes, I throw myself into creating playlists or graphics to reawaken that excitement for the story and hear the characters' voices again. It's almost always successful, and usually when it isn't, I realize there's a structural or plot problem that needs to be address before I can keep going with the story.


Advice they would give to new authors?
Write the story you want to read. It might not always be the most current or in-demand story, but I think it's more important to be passionate about what you're writing than going with what you think will sell or get the most readers. Someone's waiting for your story so why disappoint them by turning out what everyone else is doing?


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94 Comments
Bea LaRocca
11/12/2020 03:05:31 am

I enjoyed reading the synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like a good read. Thank you for sharing your guest post and book details and for offering a giveaway.

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Valerie Evans
11/12/2020 06:39:43 pm

Glad to hear I've caught your eye! I hope it lives up to expectations.

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Rita Wray
11/12/2020 10:03:28 am

I liked the excerpt. Thank you for sharing.

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:37:40 pm

Thank you for taking a look!

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Lily Blain
11/12/2020 11:12:13 am

this cover is so good I love the sound of the plot

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Valerie Evans
11/12/2020 06:40:56 pm

It's amazing what a good cover artist can do with the chaos I gave her to work with, and glad to hear I did the plot justice since I feel so awkward writing those.

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Jon Heil
11/12/2020 12:00:34 pm

Wonder what shes brewing up

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Valerie Evans
11/12/2020 06:42:17 pm

Actually, she's not brewing up a thing but others in the book are definitely brewing up more than just a little trouble.

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Elaine G
11/12/2020 01:04:50 pm

Sounds like a book I'd enjoy reading.

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Valerie Evans
11/12/2020 06:43:10 pm

That's music to my ears! I love being able to share my worlds with others.

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Susan Smith
11/12/2020 01:04:55 pm

Sounds great, I like the cover!

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Valerie Evans
11/12/2020 06:43:31 pm

Thank you so much!

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Bernie Wallace
11/12/2020 01:49:37 pm

How long did it take you to write your book?

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Valerie Evans
11/12/2020 05:07:44 pm

It was actually about three years plus a gap six months where I lost all interest in the project. I can't even pinpoint why, but I came back, dived in, and finished it in less than a month. Sometimes you just need fresh eyes to finish a project!

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Wendy Jensen
11/12/2020 03:15:13 pm

Great book cover.

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Valerie Evans
11/12/2020 06:44:54 pm

I absolutely love the way this came and just feel like it really captures Molly so glad to hear you agree!

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Debbie P
11/12/2020 03:17:21 pm

This sounds like a cool book. Nice cover!

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Valerie Evans
11/12/2020 06:45:48 pm

Thank you! It's always nice to hear someone's intrigued by the plot and the cover.

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wendy hutton
11/12/2020 03:21:08 pm

sounds like an interesting book

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:38:15 pm

Hopefully it lives up to that interest!

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Sherry
11/12/2020 03:22:18 pm

I really enjoyed the excerpt.

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:38:37 pm

Glad to hear it!

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Beyond Comps
11/12/2020 03:23:01 pm

Great cover!

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:39:26 pm

Thank you! You can do a lot with a great cover designer.

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Amy F
11/12/2020 04:43:55 pm

The book sounds amazing!

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:39:59 pm

I hope it lives up to the hype! :)

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Ros
11/12/2020 05:25:56 pm

This sounds amazing! Can’t wait to read it.

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:40:30 pm

Thank you! I would love to hear your thoughts when you read it!

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James Robert
11/12/2020 06:24:30 pm

I appreciate hearing about your book, thanks and for the giveaway also. Thanks so much!

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:40:52 pm

Thank you for checking out!

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Victoria Alexander
11/12/2020 06:29:21 pm

Sounds interesting, thanks for sharing!

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:42:05 pm

Thank you for checking it out! Glad to hear it interests you!

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Calvin
11/12/2020 11:49:09 pm

Excellent work, sounds magical and fun.

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:44:14 pm

Thank you! It's definitely on the magical side, and I think the chaos is fun, too :)

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zarah
11/13/2020 08:01:20 am

I read this. It was pretty good.

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:42:59 pm

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! I'd love to know your favorite part of character without spoiling the story for others, of course.

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Eva Millien
11/13/2020 12:39:44 pm

Nice to meet you, your book sounds like exactly what I want, thanks for sharing and good luck with the tour!

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:45:01 pm

Thank you! Nice to meet you as well, and I'd love to hear your thoughts when you get a chance to read it,

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Julie Lundstrom
11/13/2020 04:46:31 pm

I like the cover of this book..

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:46:18 pm

Thank you so much! I'm really happy with how the cover came out.

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Marcy Meyer
11/13/2020 05:56:00 pm

The cover looks good. Thanks for sharing.

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:47:01 pm

Thank you for stopping by to check it out!

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Brandi Dawn
11/13/2020 06:08:52 pm

I really like the cover. Its interesting.

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Valerie Evans
11/13/2020 07:47:18 pm

Glad to hear it caught your eye!

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bn100
11/13/2020 09:02:05 pm

nice interview

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Valerie Evans
11/17/2020 08:56:53 pm

Thanks so much!

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Bridgett Wilbur
11/14/2020 06:00:47 am

Great cover.

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Valerie Evans
11/17/2020 08:57:35 pm

Thank you! I had a great designer who deserves most of the credit.

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Chrystina Williams
11/14/2020 10:37:30 am

I liked the prologue!

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Valerie Evans
11/17/2020 08:58:23 pm

If you liked the prologue ,you'll definitely enjoy the rest of the story and seeing the lead up and aftermath of the prologue events!

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Laura Rubenstein
11/14/2020 04:27:47 pm

Sweet book covers!!!

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Valerie Evans
11/17/2020 08:59:10 pm

That's about the reaction I had when my cover artist showed it to me! I absolutely love the way it came so glad it's been so well-received.

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Barbara Montag
11/15/2020 09:41:49 am

This is an interesting, exciting read!
With an eye catching cover.
Thank you for sharing the review.

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Valerie Evans
11/17/2020 08:59:35 pm

Thank you for taking the time to check it out!

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Elizabeth H.
11/16/2020 08:57:19 pm

I like the cover. I love the story is full of otherworldly creatures and a werewolf motorcycle club!

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Valerie Evans
11/17/2020 09:00:17 pm

I've always thought the world would be so much more interesting if otherworldly creatures were real and who better to be in a motorcycle club than werewolves? I hope you enjoy the story!

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Christina Gould
11/17/2020 11:21:42 am

I like the beautiful gal on the cover. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Valerie Evans
11/17/2020 09:01:10 pm

Thank you! I was really impressed with how she came out so glad it's being so well received.

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athena graeme
11/18/2020 08:56:26 am

I love the cover, her skin is so odd.

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Valerie Evans
11/20/2020 08:46:51 pm

I noticed the weird thing with her skin, too ,but it also makes her stand out so I decided to keep the look!

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Lydia Goodman
11/18/2020 04:50:29 pm

Love the cover - those eyes!!!!

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Valerie Evans
11/20/2020 08:47:30 pm

The eyes are definitely a favorite part of mine so glad to hear others appreciate them, too!

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Francine Anchondo
11/19/2020 10:27:51 am

Like the cover

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Valerie Evans
11/20/2020 08:47:45 pm

Thank you!

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Mary Cloud
11/19/2020 08:48:17 pm

I like the cover - thanks for sharing

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Valerie Evans
11/20/2020 08:48:05 pm

Thank you for checking it out and glad to hear it!

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Molli Taylor
11/20/2020 10:13:58 am

this looks like a great read

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Valerie Evans
11/20/2020 08:48:29 pm

Thank you so much, and I hope you enjoy reading it!

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Dawn Keenan
11/20/2020 06:14:50 pm

The title is very intruiging!

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Valerie Evans
11/20/2020 08:49:09 pm

Thank you! I had so many struggles coming up with a title so glad the chosen one catches the eye.

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Emily B.
11/20/2020 11:44:31 pm

I like the background colors on the cover.

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Valerie Evans
11/25/2020 01:44:20 pm

Thank you! I thought the color scheme came together nicely.

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Heather Mahley
11/22/2020 05:07:56 pm

I really like the cover

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Valerie Evans
11/25/2020 01:45:07 pm

Glad to hear it! I had a great cover artist who did phenomenal things.

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LYNN CLAYTON
11/22/2020 05:49:54 pm

OH NICE COVER LOOKS LIKE A GREAT READ

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Valerie Evans
11/25/2020 01:45:41 pm

Thank you so much! I hope you get a chance to read it and enjoy it.

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latisha depoortere
11/25/2020 03:54:10 pm

This sounds so good thanks for sharing!

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Valerie Evans
11/27/2020 07:24:51 am

I hope you enjoy it!

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Nancy
11/25/2020 07:35:15 pm

I think that your book cover is colorful and realistic in design. I like it!

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Valerie Evans
11/27/2020 07:25:22 am

Thank you so much! I definitely love the way it came out.

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AuntySuzany
11/26/2020 09:19:01 am

Great cover! Thank you for sharing!

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Valerie Evans
11/27/2020 07:25:36 am

Thank you for checking it out!

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Carol G
11/26/2020 02:59:55 pm

I am always interested in learning about new books that I might want to read.

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Valerie Evans
11/27/2020 07:26:04 am

I would love to hear your thoughts when you get a chance to read it!

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Kelly D
11/26/2020 05:42:36 pm

I like the cover, it looks like a fun book to read.

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Valerie Evans
11/27/2020 07:26:35 am

So glad to hear it caught your eye and intrigued you!

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jose rosado
11/26/2020 06:15:22 pm

What do you think of the books or the covers?

Its an amazing cover

THX

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Valerie Evans
11/27/2020 07:26:54 am

Thank you so much! It truly came out great.

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Daniel M
11/26/2020 06:56:40 pm

like the cover

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Valerie Evans
11/27/2020 07:27:23 am

Thank you! Glad to hear it caught your eye!

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Stacey A Smith
11/26/2020 09:08:44 pm

cover is good looking.

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Valerie Evans
11/27/2020 07:27:50 am

Thanks! I had a great designer who did such an amazing job.

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Jerry Marquardt
11/26/2020 09:34:25 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Of Spells and Fur, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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Valerie Evans
11/27/2020 07:28:06 am

Thank you so much! I wish you all the best as well!

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