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The Deck of the Numinon - Book Tour and Giveaway

10/13/2020

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The Deck of the Numinon
A Tales of Terranovae Novel
by GJ Scherzinger
Genre: Fantasy 
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With a turn of the cards, a Stone Giant breaks loose from the Granite Mountains, leaving a path of destruction through the Regency of the Stands. The fabled guard towers of Safrasco are destroyed by a sorcerous griffin, the threat of war rising in its wake. Captain Ferriman turns to a blind herb trader named Cerra Meadows in the hopes she can help him navigate the sorcerous paths that threaten the peace of the Empire.
The Cards are drawn, the cast put into play. The Deck is ruled by the majics that created it. Events take on a life of their own, reliant on the strengths and motivations of the players whose avatars are determined by the draw. The Queen of Quills represents qualities that Cerra must embrace in order to discover the identity of the Seer and locate the Cards before her world runs out of Time.



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                                                                                                      an excerpt from “the Deck of the Numinon”
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Susinna looked carefully at the young woman, gauging her reactions as she spoke. The calm and accepting posture told her that Haviana was entirely comfortable with her upbringing. She did not expect an answer and continued. “You show every sign of being their offspring … undeniably smart and eager to learn.” Susinna’s smile drooped, a measure of sadness crossing her face. “Therefore, it pains me to send you away.”
Haviana’s stomach seemed to drop deeply, leaving her feeling void, her skin momentarily an empty shell. “I’ve done nothing wr …” She barely had a plea formed on her lips when the abbess continued.
“Oh. Well, I didn’t say that quite right, did I? I meant that I have an errand for you, Haviana. I’m afraid it will interrupt your schooling.”
“An errand.” There was no questioning in her voice as Haviana felt her senses tingle, a sudden burst of relief and attention spiked by immediate curiosity.
“Maybe you should think of it more as a ‘mission’.” Susinna countered. “It will involve some discretion. And tact.”
“I’ve never been known for tact. Aren’t there other Sisters more qualified than I?” Haviana knew it was a bold question. She would not be here by happenstance. The Mother Abbess gave no clue that she had heard the question.
“They call you Havi, do they not?”
“Yes.”
“You’ve adopted the Gyrfalcon. A most marvelous bird. It’s attention to detail and ferocity suits you well.” Susinna looked out towards her balcony mulling over her next words. “So unlike your parents … yet we are all our own people, are we not?”
“Yes.”
The Abbess turned back to face Haviana. “You asked if I had more qualified Sisters to, er, send … on this errand.”
“Mission.”
“heh. Mission. I’m glad you’re taking this seriously from the start.” Susinna gave the young woman another appraisal. Young or not, she had a strong disposition, further advanced in her training and abilities than her years. She had her parents to thank. “Yes, there are more qualified candidates. I have very strong misgivings about sending you at all, yet to do nothing is worse. The fact is, I can’t send anyone … important.”
“You want someone who won’t attract attention.” Havi stated, following the Abbess’ trail of logic.
“In a manner of speaking, yes. And, for reasons I’ll explain, one not in position to directly affect the proceedings.” The young girl was intent, her sharp hazel eyes already absorbing information. “Some years ago, there was a purge within the order … your mother may have mentioned it?” A glance was enough to see that the young girl was well-versed in her mother’s history. “As it happened, a number of Sisters went missing, many dead, sadly. But for the grace of the fates, your mother could have been one of them. Some artifacts also turned up missing during that unfortunate time. Without divulging the entire list, I will speak of one …” The Abbess drew a card from underneath the small stack of old parchments and turned it face up on the desk. “ … the Deck of the Numinon.”
Haviana remained silent, waiting for the Abbess to continue and noting details of the exposed card with a glance, the lacquered figure an ancient goddess by her reckoning.
“This is one of the cards … Azinnan … the High Priestess. The Deck … a story in itself … was commissioned long ago by one of my predecessors. A fortune telling deck by its nature … but also a creator of fortunes. It was devised by a mage who lived for a time deep within the mountains of the far Jimals. By all accounts, he was quite a powerful one and the Abbess had a long affair with this vizier in the course of her Office. The Sybellines are known for the power of their Oracles. It is part of who we are, no? The spirit that dwells in the deck is the result of their collaboration.”
She passed the card over to Haviana, who took it carefully, as though handling a relic. The novitiate turned the card over, the old lacquered paint appearing to glitter with life and power when the light chanced to glance over it a certain way. The figure of the High Priestess was seated on a lotus flower as a throne. Bees decorated the hems of her robes and on her head lay a crown of crescent moons. Havi’s eyes sharpened with a raptor’s intensity, examining both sides as Susinna continued.
“The High Priestess represented the Abbess who had the deck formed, though by lot, the onus belongs to her heirs as well. It is considered the most powerful card in the deck, which is saying a lot. She had the good sense to remove this card and hold it separately, so it could not be used against her.” Susinna retrieved the card and studied the face of it for a moment while she spoke, as if addressing the High Priestess of the Deck.
“One of the cards. There are seventy-six more and many of them quite dangerous in the wrong hands.”



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Greg Scherzinger spent the bulk of his career as a TV Producer and Director, and skiing as much as possible in the Western mountains and the Alps, before leaving the broadcast business and spending the next 13 years living on a 41' yawl in NW Washington. He has sailed the Inside Passage, the Gulf of Mexico and the Bahamas. The author's newest book, “The Henna Witch”, along with "The Wizard of Grimmer's Wharf", was written after he moved to a small farm in the coastal hills of his native Oregon. "The House on Chambers Court" was penned while living in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur in Mexico. He wrote his first book, "Demon of the Black Gate" while residing in the San Juan Islands.


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The Demon


One of my earliest story concepts was approaching the tale from the viewpoint of the Demon. Where did the Balrog come from in Lord of the Rings? What was the motivation? They seemed like aimless thoughts, but they germinated into a demon of great power and ability and from those seeds, the story ‘Demon of the Black Gate’ was born.
That story was admittedly hijacked by the character of Cerra, the blind woman I placed in his path to break the spell that was laid over him. Even so, the dynamic power of his character is central to the story. The demon was created by ill sorcery, a human soul shriven into the basic elements of fire, water, air, and earth. His powers derived from those pure elements, as unbridled as nature and driven by the empty agony of his prison, the Void.
When he is freed from the sorcerous hold by chance, he escapes in a rampage that ends in exhaustion near the cabin of Cerra, the blind woman. It is the aura of the man he once was that penetrates her dark vision. In one of the most touching scenes in the book, he allows her to mold him into the shape that she saw. Through her intervention and patience, he comes to terms with existence beyond the spells of his captors. As he becomes more aware of his humanity, the efforts of the wizard to regain control become more drastic.
There are passages in ‘Demon of the Black Gate’ where the reader sees the world through the demon’s eyes, which for me was an exercise in giving emotional relevance to elements. What would air evoke? Or earth? Or fire? Or any combination. There is a darting rampage to fire and a peaceful weight in water, a solidness to ground that isn’t measured in time. A creature of the elements would be driven by the basest of emotions and I tried to impart that to the demon’s reality as he evolved and changed through the story.
At the center of both stories lies the blind woman, Cerra. The transformation to Demon has left him bereft of the sense of morality, for nature has no standard. Morality is cultural and only Man wishes to make morality a defined notion. The demon recognizes his strength comes from utilizing all of the elements in conjunction, as much as his various forms allow. Cerra was the one soul in his shattered world that wanted nothing from him, only his well-being. She restores in him the essences of morality, insights that come with patience and inquiry. That unerring flame proved to be more powerful than the magics sent to recapture him, a spell that was no spell at all, only genuine compassion.
The Demon is very climactic in his various forms, from dust-devils to towering storms, fiery plasmas to granite pyres. Nature is malleable and the Demon is able to find form in all of it, depending on the balance of his elements. In ‘The Deck of the Numinon’ the Demon is dissembled into the most gaseous quality of air by a sorcerous encounter and abandoned to timeless atmospheres while Cerra is left to confront dangers on her own.
Though Cerra has the starring role, the Demon owns a commanding presencee in ‘the Deck of the Numinon’. Indeed, without his incredible powers, some of the forces unleashed by the Deck could not have been defeated. His presence to the Seer shows as the card ‘Abbadon’, one of the most powerful cards in the Deck, and often laid as so the outcome is uncertain.
As Cerra did for herself along the journey, the Demon is forced to acknowledge and accept the being he has become, thereby breaking the bonds of Time.
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(Tarot Art by Bluebird - essay from the author’s Facebook page)



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96 Comments
Bea LaRocca
10/13/2020 05:23:08 am

Thank you for sharing your guest post and book details, I have enjoyed reading about you and your work and am looking forward to reading your stories

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:02:30 pm

hello Bea. I appreciate that you connected with the Blue Rune FB page. I post more on my author's page and I hope you connect there too, as there are essays and excerpts from this and other novels that I've written. The book is a healthy read, riveting, and beautifully illustrated. The story of Cerra and the Demon begins with "Demon of the Black Gate", though each book is stand-alone and not part of a 'series'.

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Michele Soyer
10/13/2020 07:07:16 am

Love the cover.. as a collector of tarot cards these would be so appreciated in my collection...

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:05:25 pm

The story will definitely appeal to someone who appreciates Tarot. It's exciting and fast-paced, though it is the heroine, Cerra, that really shines. The artwork was done by Bluebird Art in Wales. She enjoyed the project so much that she's designing an entire deck!. That's the next project. There is a special on the website that includes 3 cards

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Michele Soyer
10/15/2020 06:51:33 am

That is a deck I will look out for to add to my collection.. Beautiful images...

zarah
10/13/2020 08:06:56 am

looks interesting

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:07:41 pm

One of the most interesting parts of the book is that much of the 'world' is experienced by the blind heroine, and it allows the opportunity to explore scenes in a new way. It makes for picturesque reading in a fast-paced book.

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Victoria Alexander
10/13/2020 09:16:29 am

I'm intrigued.. thanks for sharing!

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Gregory Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:11:20 pm

The main character, Cerra, is really the most intriguing part of the book. As a blind character, scenes seen through her senses take on an entirely different textures and allows for some vivid takes on the world. It's a big book, beautifully illustrated, but is fast-paced.

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Rita Wray
10/13/2020 12:27:03 pm

Sounds like a good book.

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:13:58 pm

One of the best parts of the book is experiencing the world through the senses of the blind woman, Cerra. She remains my favorite character to write because of the elements she can bring to the scene. It's a big book, beautifully illustrated, though it's paced well and reads fast. There are a number of posts relating to her on my FB page, GJ Scherzinger

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Jon Heil
10/13/2020 02:20:14 pm

Power might be in the cards or just a game of chance

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:18:58 pm

The premise is that the cards hold power, and when played for a certain end, pull 'characters' from real life as avatars. Subsequent readings then are configured by what those characters do. Cerra, the heroine, is a blind herbalist that is drawn into the situation, and when she does, the card pulled shows as the Queen of Quills, one of the most powerful cards in the deck. Attempts are made to squelch her appearance in the readings, but her character doesn't allow for it. It's an intriguing premise and a fun story to write.

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Sherry
10/13/2020 02:42:20 pm

Sounds like a very interesting book.

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:22:20 pm

I think one of the most interesting things about the book is the character of Cerra, the blind woman. Anytime her character is involved, the reader 'sees' the scene through her senses, which is everything except sight. It makes for a wonderfully different approach to the scene and a wonderful character to get 'into her head'. She's also blessed with a sharp wit. I hope you enjoy her. There is more essays and excerpts on my FB author's page, GJ Scherzinger. Thanks for your comment.

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Beyond Comps
10/13/2020 04:12:30 pm

Great cover!

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:24:15 pm

Thanks! I did the layout and design, though the real praise goes to the artist, Bluebird, who designed the cards. There are 13 total illustrations, making it a really beautiful book.

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wendy hutton
10/13/2020 04:29:30 pm

thanks this sounds like a wonderful book

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:27:04 pm

One of the truly wonderful parts of the book is the character of Cerra. When the reader experiences her parts, she's 'seeing' the world without benefit of sight, and it makes for a creative engagement for the reader. She remains my favorite character to write, with good wit, and she persists!. There are other essays and excerpts on my author's webpage on FB ... GJ Scherzinger. Thanks for your comment.

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Susan Smith
10/13/2020 05:26:17 pm

Sounds great, I like the cover.

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:30:07 pm

The artwork by Bluebird Art of Wales makes the difference, and there are 13 full-page illustrations inside. Cerra, the main character, is another treasure in the book. Her blindness allows the reader to experience the world in different terms when she's involved. She's witty ... and persists. I'm sure you'll enjoy reading her story. There are some essays and excerpts on my FB page, GJ Scherzinger

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Calvin
10/13/2020 05:54:41 pm

Really like the addition of the cool illustrations.

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:33:23 pm

The illustrations grew with the book. It is my good fortune that my editor is also a stellar artist. When she read the first draft, she proposed doing the illustrations. They're stunning in their own right. There are further examples on my FB page, GJ Scherzinger. The book is as captivating, a big read, but fast-paced. Thanks for your comment.

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Marcy Meyer
10/14/2020 09:37:45 am

The cover looks good. Thanks for sharing.

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:35:12 pm

The card art is done by Bluebird Art of Wales, and one of the highlights of the book, for there are 13 other card illustrations inside. There are more examples on my FB page, GJ Scherzinger. Thanks for your comment.

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Debbie P
10/14/2020 10:42:37 am

This sounds like a cool read.

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/14/2020 09:38:12 pm

Thanks for your comment. It's an exciting book and fast-paced, though the real treasure, besides the artwork, is the main character, Cerra. She offers the reader a chance to experience the world in a different way as her scenes are experienced without the benefit of sight. She has a lot of moxie and humor ... and persistence. I think you'll find her memorable.

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Terri Quick
10/15/2020 07:53:09 pm

Loving the cover

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/16/2020 01:11:38 pm

Thank you for your comment! The card artwork is by BluebirdArt of Wales and she did 13 illustrations of the various cards inside. I did the cover design. It's an epic book, though a quick read. The most engaging part is that played by the heroine, Cerra. Her blindness allows the reader a different experience when her 'view of the world' is in play.

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athena graeme
10/16/2020 10:14:57 am

I love tarot. Great cover.

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/16/2020 01:14:52 pm

The cards are designed by BluebirdArt of Wales UK. There are thirteen card illustrations in the book. She enjoyed the process so much that she's continuing, and we plan on publishing a full deck in the future. As a Tarot practitioner, I think you'll especially enjoy the book's concept as well as the main character, Cerra. There is more about her (essays, excerpts, etc.) on my FB page, GJ Scherzinger. Thanks for your comment!

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Erin Madigan
10/16/2020 03:28:37 pm

This book sounds very interesting.

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/17/2020 12:15:31 am

Thank you for your comment. It's a marvelous story, especially if you enjoy Tarot, though I think the most interesting part of the book is the treatment of Cerra, the heroine. One is able to view her world through the other senses and it adds to the reader's involvement. She's persistent and someone that's easy to root for.

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Dave Gibb
10/16/2020 08:21:24 pm

wow the cover looks so awesome .

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/17/2020 12:18:00 am

Thank you for your comment. The cards were drawn by BluebirdArt of Wales and there are 13 card illustrations inside the book. I did the design. I hope you enjoy the book. It's a big read, though fast paced.

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Lisa Ellison
10/17/2020 01:43:37 pm

I like the cover and the book sounds interesting!

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Greg Scherzinger link
10/17/2020 10:54:36 pm

thank you for your comment! The cards are done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. and the book features thirteen more card illustrations. I've mentioned solid nature of the lead character before. Cerra's blindness has become her strength and makes her a character to really cheer for while offering the reader a unique view of the world. Visit my FB page, GJ Scherzinger for some essays and excerpts from the book as well as more of the card art featured in this book.

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Mary Cloud
10/20/2020 08:47:54 am

The cover is nice - thanks for sharing

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Gregory Scherzinger link
10/23/2020 12:02:21 pm

Thanks for your comment. The cards were drawn by BluebirdArt in Wales, UK.

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Robin Abrams
10/21/2020 11:48:54 am

I love the cover it looks great. This sounds like a must read for me

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Gregory Scherzinger link
10/23/2020 12:05:14 pm

Thanks for your comment. The artwork is by Bluebird of Wales UK. She's planning an entire deck. The book is an engrossing read, largely because of the heroine. Her blindness allows readers a new perspective when 'reading' her point of view. She's an 'Unsinkable Molly Brown' character that stays with you.

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bn100
10/21/2020 12:41:19 pm

nice cover

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Gregory Scherzinger link
10/23/2020 12:07:30 pm

Thanks for your comment. The card art is by Bluebirdart of Wales, UK, and I did the design, as I've years of experience as a graphic designer. There are 13 more illustrations in the book. If you like magic and adventure, it's a big, beautiful book.

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Brandi Dawn
10/21/2020 05:38:53 pm

I like the cover. Its very artistic.

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Gregory Scherzinger link
10/23/2020 12:11:44 pm

thanks for your comment. The cards were drawn by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. I did the graphic design and layout. There are 14 more card illustrations inside. They're magic, though I think the strongest magic is the heroine. Her blindness allows a new perspective for the reader. She's a character that persists and worth rooting for.

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Kelly D
10/22/2020 03:28:37 pm

I like the cover. It looks like an exciting book to read.

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Gregory Scherzinger link
10/23/2020 12:16:16 pm

thanks for your comment! The card art is by BluebirdArt of Wales UK and I did the graphics and layout. There are 13 card illustrations inside. It is an exciting book, with lots of magic and some harrowing moments. It's a big read though it goes quickly. The heroine will stay with you. She's vulnerable, good-humored, and persistent. Her blindness allows the reader to experience scenes a little differently and adds to the tales. I hope you enjoy the book.

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Shana lenoir
10/22/2020 05:05:53 pm

Nice job

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Gregory Scherzinger link
10/23/2020 12:18:13 pm

If you're on Facebook, take a look at my author's page. GJ Scherzinger There are other card illustrations as well as some essays and excerpts.

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Heather Mahley
10/27/2020 05:56:23 pm

such a great cover

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Gregory Scherzinger link
10/31/2020 10:56:52 pm

thank you for your comment
what really makes the cover work is the stellar artwork by Bluebird of Wales. There are 13 other card illustrations within the book. A wonderful book to read and beautifully rendered.

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Laura Rubenstein
10/27/2020 05:58:27 pm

Beautiful cover!

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Gregory Scherzinger link
10/31/2020 10:59:03 pm

thank you for your comment. The cover really adds to what is a beautiful book, considering more artwork by Bluebird inside. It's an exciting read too, and difficult to put down, especially appealing if you have an interest in Tarot. The heroine is someone to cheer for too. I hope you enjoy it.

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Shana lenoir
10/29/2020 05:05:42 pm

Nice

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Gregory Scherzinger link
10/31/2020 11:02:03 pm

I'm glad you like the premise of the book. The artwork inside is amazing, though I really want to call attention to the heroine, the blind woman named Cerra. I introduced her and the Demon in "Demon of the Black Gate" and she finds herself in yet another adventure, more difficult than the one before. She persists! and is someone to cheer for. There are more illustrations and some essays on my FB page, GJ Scherzinger. Hope you drop by

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Laurie Nykaza
11/1/2020 01:21:13 am

The art work is amazing love to read it sounds so interesting.

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/3/2020 06:40:29 pm

I'm glad you like the artwork. The tarot card art is done by Bluebird of Wales. She enjoyed the process so much, she's designing the entire deck of 78! We hope to have it published by 2022. If you read the book, you'll enjoy the heroine, Cerra. Her blindness allows for a different reader experience when she's involved and she's a woman who persists. It's a great adventure. Stop by my Facebook page for other essays, excerpts and color card representations.

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Elizabeth H.
11/8/2020 06:54:02 pm

The cover is vivid and intriguing and the book sounds very interesting!

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/9/2020 11:43:59 am

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you like the cover. The card artwork is done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. The project was so inspiring for her that she's going to illustrate the entire deck. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Stephanie Liske
11/9/2020 12:00:05 am

I like the cover.

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/9/2020 11:45:53 am


Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you like the cover. The card artwork is done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. The project was so inspiring for her that she's going to illustrate the entire deck. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Julie Lundstrom
11/9/2020 02:04:25 am

I like the cover of this book.

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/9/2020 11:46:46 am

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you like the cover. The card artwork is done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. The project was so inspiring for her that she's going to illustrate the entire deck. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Judy Thomas
11/9/2020 04:49:26 am

I love the artwork on this book!

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/9/2020 11:48:29 am

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you like the cover. The card artwork is done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. The project was so inspiring for her that she's going to illustrate the entire deck. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Karin
11/9/2020 06:29:16 am

Very unique cover art. Well chosen!

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/9/2020 11:52:54 am

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you like the cover. The card artwork is done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. The layout and design was my doing, as well as the interior map. As it turned out, the card project was so inspiring for Bluebird that she's going to illustrate the entire deck. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read, a lot of magic and adventure, at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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shannon zeidan
11/9/2020 10:53:05 am

I really like the sound of this one! Im excited to read it.

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/9/2020 11:56:41 am

Thank you for your comment. The book is filled with magic and adventure, though its real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. Her story (and the demon) was introduced in "Demon of the Black Gate", another stand alone novel. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Shana lenoir
11/9/2020 12:17:23 pm

🥳

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latisha depoortere
11/9/2020 04:37:50 pm

Love this cover thanks for sharing!

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/13/2020 09:49:40 am

Thank you for your comment. The Card art is by Bluebird of Wales, UK. The book is filled with magic and adventure, though its real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. Her story (and the demon) was introduced in "Demon of the Black Gate", another stand alone novel. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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joy f
11/9/2020 05:06:00 pm

Sounds good.

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/13/2020 09:50:23 am

Thank you for your comment. The book is filled with magic and adventure, though its real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. Her story (and the demon) was introduced in "Demon of the Black Gate", another stand alone novel. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Christy R.
11/9/2020 08:07:32 pm

The book looks interesting, although I know nothing about Tarot. Maybe it's time to learn. :)

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/13/2020 09:52:24 am

Thank you for your comment. Tarot isn't really necessary to enjoy the book. (There's also a chess scene) ... It's filled with magic and adventure, though its real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. Her story (and the demon) was introduced in "Demon of the Black Gate", another stand alone novel. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Sarah L
11/10/2020 01:34:55 am

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest. 

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/13/2020 09:54:34 am

Thank you for your comment. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read, a lot of magic and adventure, at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Jaclyn Mercer
11/10/2020 07:52:46 pm

I love the tarrot card aspect of your cover. It makes for an intriguing read!

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/13/2020 09:55:43 am

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you like the cover. The card artwork is done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. The project was so inspiring for her that she's going to illustrate the entire deck. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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julie murphy
11/11/2020 04:49:03 am

I like the cover.

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/13/2020 09:57:08 am

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you like the cover. The card artwork is done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. The project was so inspiring for her that she's going to illustrate the entire deck. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Tracch
11/11/2020 07:20:07 am

I like it.

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Bella Faith Martinez
11/11/2020 05:28:34 pm

I love the character of Cerra, can't wait to read!

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/13/2020 10:02:28 am

thank you for your comment! The cards are done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. and the book features thirteen more card illustrations. I've mentioned the solid nature of the lead character before. Cerra's blindness has become her strength and makes her a character to really cheer for while offering the reader a unique view of the world. Visit my FB page, GJ Scherzinger for some essays and excerpts from the book as well as more of the card art featured in this book.

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Francine Anchondo
11/12/2020 10:49:10 am

I like the cover.

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/13/2020 09:58:23 am

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you like the cover. The card artwork is done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. The layout and design was my doing, as well as the interior map. As it turned out, the card project was so inspiring for Bluebird that she's going to illustrate the entire deck. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read, a lot of magic and adventure, at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Daniel M
11/12/2020 07:56:18 pm

like the cover

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/13/2020 09:59:10 am

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you like the cover. The card artwork is done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. The layout and design was my doing, as well as the interior map. As it turned out, the card project was so inspiring for Bluebird that she's going to illustrate the entire deck. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read, a lot of magic and adventure, at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Eyshon Salahuddin
11/12/2020 09:00:55 pm

The cover looks very elegant. I like the color, it really pops. The dagger and the sparkle of lights is a pretty additive.

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Renata
11/13/2020 06:46:48 am

Nice cover

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/13/2020 10:00:09 am

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you like the cover. The card artwork is done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. The layout and design was my doing, as well as the interior map. As it turned out, the card project was so inspiring for Bluebird that she's going to illustrate the entire deck. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read, a lot of magic and adventure, at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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AuntySuzany
11/13/2020 10:13:35 pm

Great looking cover goes with the book! Thank you for sharing!

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/15/2020 02:51:13 pm

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you like the cover. The card artwork is done by BluebirdArt of Wales, UK. The layout and design was my doing, as well as the interior map. As it turned out, the card project was so inspiring for Bluebird that she's going to illustrate the entire deck. The book's real strength is the lead character, the blind woman, Cerra. She allows for a very immersive experience for the reader and an 'unsinkable Molly Brown' sort of character who is easy to root for. There are some excerpts and essays on my Facebook page, as well as more card illustrations, which will give you a good look at the book.
https://www.facebook.com/gjscherzinger/
It's a big read, a lot of magic and adventure, at 540 pages, but goes fast!.

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Jerry Marquardt
11/13/2020 11:19:45 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including The Deck of the Numinon, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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Gregory Scherzinger link
11/15/2020 02:50:36 pm

Glad you enjoyed the book. I'm currently working on a new book, a Fantasy thriller/whodunit.

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