I have a guest ! Diane is doing a guest post here on fuonlyknew! And, there is a giveaway. Details are at the bottom.
But first let me tell you about Coven.
Coven: The Scrolls of the Four Winds
by Diane Wing
Amira, Mina, Iman, Uzma. They are the Triad witches from long ago, born and raised to protect the Scrolls of the Four Winds.
Once they were sisters in training, until one betrayed the others.
It’s been centuries since the betrayal, since Amira erased her sisters memories of what she’d done. Her lust for the scrolls and the power to rule the world proved too hard to turn away from and she stole them.
The sisters have lived through many reincarnations, but Amira is the only one who’s retained her memories through each life. She’s been waiting many lifetimes to bring them all together again.
Victoria – Amira, Alexis – Mina, Cassandra – Iman, Macy – Uzma. In present day they may have different names but they are still the Triad Witches. The binding spells cast upon them by Victoria, causing them to forget, are weakening. They’re starting to remember who they are and soon they will remember the betrayal.
Victoria has always regretted betraying the trust of her sisters and longs for the love and companionship she once had. She needs the others to help harness the power of the scrolls but she fears them also.
She wanted ultimate power, but vowed never to harm her three sisters unless it became absolutely necessary.
Victoria is still plotting and manipulating, but she’s also struggling with her inner demons, wanting what once was, yearning for it. She has never felt whole, felt loved, like when the Triad was together. The time will come when she must choose, world domination or love.
I became quite fond of Alexis, Cassandra, and Macy. Their witchly powers are portrayed in their daily lives and are their very essence of being. It was fun discovering how each ones powers showed in how they lived and worked.
Ethan I disliked right away. He is shallow and narcissistic. Not someone I cared for at all. There is another character that I liked at first, but grew to distrust. I’m sure this was the authors intent.
Victoria. Oh, what can I say. She’s a liar and a manipulator, doing whatever it takes to get what she wants. At first I was ambivalent about her, then I got mad at her, and then I felt such sadness for her. If you looked in the dictionary under lost, you’d find Victoria.
There is much to dislike about Victoria, but there’s also much to empathize with, perhaps because of the inner demons she struggles with. Her hunger for power and her longing for the love of her sisters is ripping her apart. She will have to choose one or the other.
Coven is about much more than witches and witchcraft. It guides you through friendship, betrayal, love, loss and regret. You will learn that nothing is final, bad choices can be changed, wrongs righted, and good can overcome evil. Love yourself, trust your heart, and others will love you too.
I was moved by Coven and it made me take a long look at myself. I felt there was a message for everyone in this story and I recommend this book to everyone as it has something for all of you.
Magickal!!
I’m thrilled to have Diane here as my guest to tell you about Coven and a little something about herself. The stage is yours Diane.
Coven: The Scrolls of the Four Winds was my first novel. It was magickal from the moment I began writing it. I was working in a very demanding corporate job at the time, and I asked the Universe to give me the time to finish writing it. Miraculously, I contracted the flu, which landed in my throat, ultimately making me lose my voice for many months, during which time I was able to complete writing Coven. Goes to show it’s important to be careful what you wish for and how you make your request!
The idea came to me as I considered the misconceptions and negative connotations associated with Witches and what it really means to be one. In its most positive context, everyone has the potential to be a Witch, and many aspire to be so. Being a Witch is a lifestyle, a way of being, a dedication to lifelong learning, a sense of connection with nature, the Divine, and all of the energies that surround us. It is the ability to direct those energies toward a focused purpose. It is the ability to understand Divine Will while developing a singularly strong will of one’s own. It is understanding Universal Law and riding the wave of the Tao to achieve in an effortless way, to manifest, and to thrive in abundance. It is a way to come into your power.
Many of the rituals and occult encounters in Coven come from personal experiences…you’ll have to guess which ones! Life is a string of magickal moments. The Triad Witches embrace who they are and use their powers in the course of everyday life; so, too, can each of us incorporate our Inner Magick into everything we do. You have magick within you!
© Diane Wing, www.ForestWitch.com, For more information about this topic, contact Diane at DianeWing@forestwitch.com and become a member of her new website at www.DianeWing.tv.
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Diane Wing, M.A. is an author, teacher, personal transformation guide, and intuitive consultant. She is the founder of Wing Academy of Unfoldment and the creator of Pathways: An interactive journey of self-discovery. She has a Master’s degree in clinical psychology and has been providing valuable insights for the highest good of her clients for over 27 years. Diane works with her clients to find meaning and fulfillment in their lives by helping them release their Inner Magick.
And now for the giveaway. Diane is giving away one copy of Coven, The Scrolls of the Four Winds.
Paperback or e-book (winners choice).
An International Giveaway – everyone is welcome!
To enter, leave your email address and answer this question, “Could you forgive a friend’s betrayal?”
Giveaway ends December 10th.
I’ve also read Thorne Manor…and other bizarre stories by Diane. You can read my review here .
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