The science of wizardry is high and cold and brilliant, all mind and no heart. But the old Earth magics make the blood run like liquid silver in the veins . . .
For young Gwenlliant of Celydonn, stones speak, trees talk, stars sing. The ancient Wild Magic runs through her veins . . . and the discipline of wizardry is the key to her power. As a new and very young bride, she is brought to Mochdreff—a place of danger and blight. Only her knowledge of the Wild Magic—and of herself—can save her . . . if she can uncover the secret legacy of the Castle of the Silver Wheel.
I believe I began telling stories as soon as I learned to talk. More than sixty years later I am still inventing them.
On paper, my life looks more glamorous than it was in actual fact (most peoples' lives do). My husband and I met at our local Renaissance Faire. I've made and sold puppets, spent twenty years as a professional fortuneteller, worked in a craft store, and been an active member of the Society for Creative Anachronism. My hobbies are Halloween and Christmas.
Currently, I am working as an editor for Tickety Boo Press, heading a new imprint Venus Ascending, which will be publishing fantasy and science fiction romance novels. For submission guidelines http://www.ticketyboopress.co.uk/tere...
My own published work includes eleven fantasy novels, written under my own name and my pseudonym, Madeline Howard, as well as short fiction, reviews, interviews, and articles on writing.
I live with my husband, two adult children, a son-in-law, two grandsons, assorted pets, and more books than you might think would fit in the remaining space.