Ever since I was a small child I was fascinated by monsters. Whether it was those that appeared in B-rated movies, or in novels, the battle between mortals and these monsters enthralled me. Usually I felt it was impossible for the hero to defeat such forces, but somehow they always […]
Yearly Archives: 2012
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Author – Alana Siegel Book Titles: THE CHARM (Olivia Hart and the Gifted Program, #1) THE RETREAT (Olivia Hart and the Gifted Program, #2) Genre: young adult, fantasy, romance, and adventure Publisher: Self published Date of publication: THE CHARM was published on December 12, 2011. THE RETREAT was published on […]
For my readers and loyal followers, you know I write about my very poor game of golf. I know there is a magazine called Golf Digest. Well, since there are copyright protections on this, I know that no one in their right frame of mind would ever create a magazine […]
I was recently asked on Twitter about my book covers for my mythical trilogy – The Chosen One of Allivar. How were they made? Where did the idea come from? I sketched art for most of my early life. I also wanted to become an architect, so visual imagination comes […]
Today’s A to Z writing challenge is the letter “S” for Slavery. Here is a definition: the condition of bondage. a state of subjection. severe toil; drudgery. In my mythology, “The Chosen One of Allivar”, all of the seven living races are bound into slavery by the actions of a […]
As a fantasy author I go on trips to spark the imagination and for research. So on my 53rd birthday I decided to temp fate – to rebel against and resist the power of father time. My ever faithful and fearless son Ryangaard, joined me on this most perilous of […]
I was born and bred in Texas. West Texas to be exact; where we are weaned on jalapenos and other flame throwing peppers. Peppers add spice and heat to a variety of dishes. Sometimes I just pop a pepper whole and suffer the burns later. Peppers are high in heat, […]
I have scientific proof that women are in fact wolves – in women’s bodies. Read here for context. Now, in additional research, I found 6 signs you are dating an alpha female: #1 She is demanding. Well, that was a hard one to discover! I guess they really are all […]
This is an actual photo of my back. Nothing was modified with Photoshop. What you are seeing is the result of a technique used today by my massage therapist. This technique is called “cupping” therapy. She places cups that suck your skin and muscles to expose the areas in need […]
You’ve met them -whether in the dealings with family, friends or colleagues. They are the philosophers of justification. What I mean by this is that any action a person deems important to themselves is immediately justifiable. All others are the ones who have a problem. I am by no means […]