Hey everyone! Many thanks to Misha for sharing her blog with me today. Misha is a longtime blog-friend, and someone I’ve admired for her determination and dedication to the writing craft. So it’s a real honor to be here.
I recently released the second of my Moonsongs Books, a series of New Adult, paranormal-horror-action novelettes (less than 17 k words each). Consequently, I’m slowly marching around the Web to share the news.
You can learn all about the books below, but first, I thought I’d let Jenny (the heroine of Moonsongs) give you a few, quick pointers on how to cultivate your inner monster-hunting badass.
And as someone who recently learned she’s the latest in a long line of Apache monster hunting warriors, Jenny is becoming something of an expert in that area.
By Jenny Schmidt-Moonsong
I recently released the second of my Moonsongs Books, a series of New Adult, paranormal-horror-action novelettes (less than 17 k words each). Consequently, I’m slowly marching around the Web to share the news.
You can learn all about the books below, but first, I thought I’d let Jenny (the heroine of Moonsongs) give you a few, quick pointers on how to cultivate your inner monster-hunting badass.
And as someone who recently learned she’s the latest in a long line of Apache monster hunting warriors, Jenny is becoming something of an expert in that area.
Three Easy Steps to Harnessing Your Inner Monster-Hunting Badass
By Jenny Schmidt-Moonsong
1) Quit Caring – Okay, my best friend Marshal would probably tell you I never started caring, but he’s a jerk, and that isn’t true. Mostly…
I do care, but only about important stuff, like video games, Marshal on occasion, and staying alive. Thing is, I just can’t get bogged down with worrying about other people’s expectations. Sure, having lost everyone in my life who I might’ve been interested in appeasing by the age of twenty-one probably made it a little easier for me to say, “to hell with it.” But it also taught me that you only get one life to live, and it might not be a very long one–especially in my family. So screw what others think you are or aren’t, and just be.
2) Play Hard – I’m a girl who likes her hobbies. I mentioned my video game habit, but that isn’t all I get up to when I’m not squaring off against some gnarly monster or other. No, you’ll just as likely find me at the gun range (or out in the country shooting cans here in West Texas), or running down a dirt road to stay in shape.
I do them for fun, but my passion for running and shooting has kept me alive lately. The moral of the story? Play hard, play for keeps, but definitely play.
3) Embrace the Past, Especially the Crappy Parts – Okay, we’ve all had to deal with good and bad things in life, and usually it balances out. But sometimes the Universe screws you without a kiss goodbye or even a few bucks to cover the cab ride home. That’s when you have to make things personal.
I tried to bury my past, and it damn near ate me alive (literally). Instead, I recommend harnessing the grief, annoyances, and pain, then take it out on the nearest supernatural thing trying to end your life. You’ll sleep better at night, and probably live a little longer.
I do care, but only about important stuff, like video games, Marshal on occasion, and staying alive. Thing is, I just can’t get bogged down with worrying about other people’s expectations. Sure, having lost everyone in my life who I might’ve been interested in appeasing by the age of twenty-one probably made it a little easier for me to say, “to hell with it.” But it also taught me that you only get one life to live, and it might not be a very long one–especially in my family. So screw what others think you are or aren’t, and just be.
2) Play Hard – I’m a girl who likes her hobbies. I mentioned my video game habit, but that isn’t all I get up to when I’m not squaring off against some gnarly monster or other. No, you’ll just as likely find me at the gun range (or out in the country shooting cans here in West Texas), or running down a dirt road to stay in shape.
I do them for fun, but my passion for running and shooting has kept me alive lately. The moral of the story? Play hard, play for keeps, but definitely play.
3) Embrace the Past, Especially the Crappy Parts – Okay, we’ve all had to deal with good and bad things in life, and usually it balances out. But sometimes the Universe screws you without a kiss goodbye or even a few bucks to cover the cab ride home. That’s when you have to make things personal.
I tried to bury my past, and it damn near ate me alive (literally). Instead, I recommend harnessing the grief, annoyances, and pain, then take it out on the nearest supernatural thing trying to end your life. You’ll sleep better at night, and probably live a little longer.
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Description: After receiving an ancient tribal journal from her grandfather, Jenny is sent on a mission of discovery in an attempt to unravel clues to her family’s monster hunting past. The journey becomes more than academic when she is asked to confront a coven of dangerous witches who plan to cast an insidious spell on the plains of West Texas.
Witch’s Nocturne is the second of the Moonsongs Books, a series of New Adult, paranormal-horror-action novelettes–with a Texas twist–by author E.J. Wesley.
Witch’s Nocturne is available now:
Blood Fugue, Moonsongs Book 1, is also available:
Amazon (Free to borrow for Amazon Prime members.)
(Note: These stories contain some language and content better suited for mature readers.)
(Note: These stories contain some language and content better suited for mature readers.)
~About the Author~
E.J. lives in South Texas. He likes his words and food spicy, and tries to give a little extra ‘kick’ to the stories he writes. He enjoys reading horror, sci-fi, YA, MG, New Adult–basically anything with words. In true Texas fashion, E.J. is very neighborly, and welcomes you to say ‘howdy’ at:
The Five Year Project 