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I write fantasy and paranormal novels with a strong romantic element. 

Werewolf Sanctuary is Book 1 in my epic Wolf Maiden Chronicles, a paranormal romance series involving male alpha lycans and their human mates known as wolf maidens. I created a universe where werewolves are real. Shadow players in our history. Werewolf Sanctuary is a contemporary that will lead to all the other historical paranormal tales in the Wolf Maiden Chronicles.

Book 2 in the series, Beast Warrior, takes place during the Viking era. Book 3 follows with White Wolf of Avalon.

I love to create stories that combine my passion for mythology, romance and werewolf lore. I am also into crytozoology. I have a BS in Zoology and graduate studies in Biology. I have taught high school Biology, Environmental Science and Anatomy/Physiology. My background in science and passion for wildlife biology adds credibility to my writings. I also moonlights as a faculty member of the Grey School of Wizardry, an online school for kids and adults interested in magic and lore.

A member of Romance Writers of America, I have also taught workshops on wolf lore and falconry for writer groups. I have volunteered at a wolf sanctuary and other wildlife rehab organizations. On each full moon I blog an interview with a fictional werewolf and or real magical people and creatures. For more info go to my website http://www.ravenauthor.com or to my blog http://evagordon.blogspot.com/

A train trip provides the opportunity to blow off steam. The author, retired fire chief Schuyler Wallace, while on a train trip through the United States and Canada, describes and comments on the people and places he sees.

His reflections--sometimes critical, sometimes comical--are eye opening and wide in scope. The reader will enjoy Wallace's swats at thoughtless people, cringe at his depictions of animal cruelty, and laugh out loud at the personal predicaments he and his wife confront. Environmental stupidity, life in big cities, foolishness disguised as zealotry, terrorism, and political hacks are just a few of the topics he kicks around using the insight and common sense one might expect from an opinionated old man who's been around. Surprisingly, he also conveys warmth and unblushing tenderness--a threat to his crusty reputation.

Sara Lowther Takii is a native of Ohio, earning a bachelor degree in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University, a Master of Public Administration degree from California State University Long Beach, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University.

Sara enjoys performing in theater and writing, including plays enjoyed by many dinner theater patrons.

Sara enjoys her home and family in Bakersfield, California. David Allen Russell had a long career as an actor in film and television. His most recent published works include Superbike, The Masked Driver, Capitol Conspiracy: Love, Death, and Money, as well as a collection of short stories, Quick Flicks. He is currently living in Taft, California, with his wife Christine.

Join the kids from Mira Monte High School as they "Gift Wrap for Tips".  We're providing the wrapping paper, their providing the labor, you provide the tips.  A great fund-raiser for their Knitting Club and a wonderful way for you to complete your holiday shopping effortlessly.

Today 3p to 9 p