While
solving a mysterious family secret, she is pursued by a charming
lawyer and her exasperating neighbor who thinks arguing is a form of
foreplay. But those circumstances are the least of her problems.
Cory
soon discovers she is a witch and must learn to control her new-found
powers. An ally, a confidant, and a surprise supporter guide her, but
she is almost out of time. An immortal evil wants her powers and will
stop at nothing to obtain them. When the battle lines are drawn, Cory
must choose who is friend and who is enemy. Will love save her or
endanger her even more?
Wild
Women Authors welcomes Denise Carbo and
Cory Bishop of Legacy of Magic
a new release out of the Fantasy Rose line, Wild Rose Press. As
usual, we'll begin with Cory.
Where
are you from? Originally, upstate New York,
up until recently New Jersey. Now I live in Connecticut with my great
aunt Addy.
Tell
us a bit about Legacy of Magic. It’s about
my journey after divorcing my cheating husband, getting let go from
my job, and moving out of New Jersey. You’ll learn how I found out
I’m a witch and the legacy left behind by my ancestor. A few rather
intimate details of my relationship with Finn. Oh yeah, and how
there’s an immortal evil that has been after my family for
centuries. Good times.
Since
we read the book, we agree on the “good times”. Tell us what you
thought the the first time you saw Finnegan O’Dorsey. Considering
he had just run me off the road, my thoughts were full of expletives
and rather unkind adjectives.
Works
for us. And your second thought? He’s a handsome,
blue eyed devil.
Was it
love at first sight? Definitely not!
What
do you like most about Finn? I know I can
trust him with my life, and have, in fact.
How
would you describe him? Tall dark and
handsome
Also
works for us. How would Finn describe you? Depending
on his mood and mine? He calls me Princess or Red. He’s used some
other phrases that I’m certainly not going to repeat.
Not
that we'd mind in the least since they are likely some of our
favorite words, but what made you choose working at a garden center
for a career? I think it chose me. I’m a
witch who derives her power from the Earth. Plants are my magic.
Very cool. Coming from those with
black thumbs, what is your biggest fear?
That
those I love will be harmed because of who and what I am.
How
do you relax? Gardening, of course.
Well,
duh. Who is your favorite fictional character? How
about Samantha in Bewitched?
Rather telling I loved watching the reruns of the show when I was a
kid.
What
is the best piece of advice you ever received? My
friend Melanie once told me not to be afraid of making a mistake,
that some of the most interesting and amazing things in life are a
result of a mistake, like penicillin.
This has
been a lot of fun, Cory. Thanks. Now we'd like to chat with Denise.
What movies or books have had an
impact on your career as a writer? I love
Nora Roberts (who doesn’t?), Sherrilyn Kenyon, Karen Robards, and
so many more. As for movies, I share my kids’ appreciation for
superhero and sci/fi movies which probably makes sense for my
penchant for the paranormal and fantasy.
What
event in your private life were you able to bring to this story and
how do you feel it impacted the novel? I lost
my father six years ago and understand how the loss of a parent can
impact our lives in so many ways for years to come. There’s a scene
in “Legacy of Magic” which touches on this.
Tell
us a bit about your publisher: how did you hear about them and what
influenced your decision to submit to them? I
heard about The Wild Rose Press from Romance Writers of America. I
did a lot of research and found only positive things. I’ve been
very happy with them.
What
book[s] currently rest on your TBR pile?
“Stygian” by Sherrilyn Kenyon
“Shadow
and Ice” by Gena Showalter.
Lastly, what's up next and when can we expect
to see it on the shelves? I
just signed a contract for “Scent of Betrayal,” the sequel to my
first book, Bloodlines.
It should be released next year.
Here's
an excerpt from Legacy of Magic:
His
normal blue jeans were replaced with black. The customarily tight
T-shirt was now a blue, button down shirt opened at the throat. Damn,
it matched his eyes.
Eyes
that were making a very slow, thorough, perusal of her before meeting
her gaze. "Must admit, I thought you might stand me up."
Now
why hadn't that occurred to her?
"The
thought never crossed my mind. I follow through when I say I'm going
to do something. Although, technically I don't think I actually
accepted your invitation."
"Sure,
you did. You said 6:15. That implied acceptance."
Cory
rolled her eyes. "We both know if Aunt Addy hadn't been there,
I would've said no very clearly."
"Maybe,
but then we'd both be left wondering what the two of us together
might be like. Personally, I prefer a more direct approach."
Her
foot began to tap. "Oh really? Maneuvering me into a date is
direct? And for the record, I wouldn't be wondering about anything.
You and I are not going to get together." Her hand waved back
and forth between them. "We can't even be in the same room for
a few minutes without arguing."
Finn
laughed. "This isn't arguing."
"Oh
really, what would you call it?"
He
leaned towards her and whispered, "Foreplay."
To
learn more about Denise Carbo, go to:
http://www.twitter.com/denisecarbo
To
purchase Legacy of Magic, go to:
The
Wild Rose Press:
https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/6172-legacy-of-magic.html
Barnes
& Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/2940161651728
Sounds like a great book!
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