Guest Post - KM Fawcett talks Dragons! #fairytale #romance

Thank you, Pippa, for inviting me to the blog to talk dragons!

If you're fascinated by dragon lore, as I am, then you know there are many different types of dragons from all over the world. As a practitioner of Okinawan martial arts, I enjoy learning about Asian dragon lore.

Before I share some fun facts about Chinese dragons today, let me pour you all a steaming cup of Golden Dragon yellow tea from China. The tea is called yellow not only because of its bright golden infusion color, but also, due to the tea’s rarity, it is associated with the imperial yellow worn exclusively by emperors for centuries.

Did you know the dragon is the most powerful and majestic creature in Chinese folklore?

Traditionally Chinese dragons symbolize power, strength, and good fortune. It’s no wonder the symbol for the Emperor of China was a five-clawed dragon!

Many Chinese dragons are depicted with a pearl either in its claw, mouth, or under its chin. Though I have read different meanings for this, the one I see most often states the pearl represents the dragon’s wisdom. Hmm…could this be where the pearls of wisdom expression comes from?

A dragon and phoenix together are the symbol of everlasting love and marital happiness. Since the phoenix is the perfect yin (female) counterpart to the yang (male) dragon, the pairing of these two creatures represents a union of love, friendship, success, prosperity, enlightenment, balance, and harmony.

Many times the dragon and phoenix are depicted in a circular dance, which resembles the yin yang symbol. Knowing that the union of these two creatures is a symbol for marital happiness, I wore a dragon and phoenix print dress to two of my cousins’ weddings (both couples are still married). :)

In Beauty and the Curse (my fairytale novella co-written with Cathy Tully), the hero, Chase Singleton, owns a pet Chinese water dragon. When he learns that Anabel Charming has a dragon named Jinxy, Chase is excited to see what kind of lizard it is. Having met Anabel, it’s sure to be something exotic like a Komodo dragon. So how will this magic non-believer react when he comes face-to-face with Jinxy…Anabel’s ten pound, purple, fire-breathing guardian?

BEAUTY AND THE CURSE (an adult fairytale)

Cursed by a jealous witch, wealthy recluse Anabel Charming is destined to grow uglier with each passing year. Only by having sex before her twenty-first birthday on Halloween can this virgin’s spell be broken. Yet no man will agree to sleep with the humpbacked, pockmarked, one-leg-shorter-than-the-other Freak of Park Avenue.

When handsome Chase Singleton shows up on a quest to retrieve his grandmother’s long-lost talisman, which Anabel now possesses, Anabel is willing to give up the jewel . . . if Chase agrees to break her curse. With only two days left before her chance at a normal life is lost forever, Anabel and Chase discover the reality of beauty, the power of sexual healing, and the meaning of true love.

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What kind of dragon or dragon lore is your favorite? Do you own a real dragon or lizard? What do you think Chase will do when he meets Jinxy? Leave a comment; I'd love to talk with you!

K.M. Fawcett is an SFR Galaxy Award recipient for Captive book 1 in her thrilling sci-fi romance series, The Survival Race. She enjoys stories filled with adventure and strong, kick-butt heroes and heroines. Ranked 4th degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate and 3rd degree in RyuKonKai (Okinawan weapons), K.M. and her husband own a karate dojo in NJ. When not writing sci-fi & paranormal romances or working out at the dojo, K.M. is driving her children to drum lessons and ballet classes. Please visit her on Facebook, Twitter, and at www.kmfawcett.com to be the first to hear about her new books or to find out if she accidentally drops off her ballerina at drum lessons.

Tuesday Teaser - Fearless by @KMFawcett #scifi #romance

Excerpt:

“I take it you’ve never seen a Hyborean before.”

“Not even in a drawing.” Her breath came out as a whisper. Their auras were too dim to read. Although she’d no experience perceiving the Hyborean essence, she could tell they weren’t acting like their true selves.

The scientists unhooked their chain leashes and set up a stepladder next to one. Since no

anxiety registered from any of the men, Myia tried quieting her apprehension. She stepped closer to Kedric, though. Just in case. “How can they be in Pele? The Spirit Lights protect us from them.”

He turned to face her. “I don’t want to upset you, but it’s time you understood what the lights in the sky really are.”

Ah, so that’s why his eyes filled with pity. The leader of the “advanced” society must educate the ignorant savage girl on her foolish beliefs. Well, it wasn’t the first time someone had tried to explain the physical manifestation of the Spirits. “Enlighten me, oh, wise one.”

His eyes narrowed at her flippancy. He didn’t admonish her for breaking her no sarcasm promise. A fact that amplified her regret over voicing said wiseass comment. Why couldn’t she keep her big mouth shut around him?

Perhaps he’d accept a big, bright smile as a peace offering.

He only shook his head in resignation. “We call the lights aurora tropicos. It’s a phenomenon that occurs due to the strong electromagnetic fields on this part of the planet. The colored lights are created from electrons and gases. Dunna could explain the science to you.”

Explaining the science didn’t change the fact that the lights were indeed spiritual energy. She held her tongue. It would do no good to argue. An open mind was the only path to figuring out how to fulfill her goal.

“But the important thing to know is that while the electromagnetic or EM fields are harmless to humans and animals, they aren’t to Hyboreans. The fields disrupt their normal telepathic brainwaves causing confusion, pain, and even death.”

“You mean those poor creatures are in pain?”

“No, unfortunately.” She didn’t like his callous tone. “The EM field on this smaller island isn’t strong enough to hurt them. It does, however, interfere with their brainwaves. It alters their cognition.”

“How so?” A bad, queasy feeling roiled her stomach.

“It shuts off their conscious thought.”

This couldn’t be going where she feared it was going. Her pulse quickened.

“In our efforts to control the Hyboreans, the science team created a tech-ring with the

ability to stimulate certain parts of the brain to elicit certain behaviors. For example, aggression.” Her fingers tingled. This wasn’t good.

“However, they were unsuccessful in making the beasts do any specific skill. To follow directions. They didn’t know how to communicate with the Hyboreans. Until yesterday.”

An undertow dragged on her soul. She glanced at the scientist securing a tech-ring on top of the second Hyborean’s head. “You’ve created a mind control device?”

“Aye. But they didn’t work until—”

“I told you how to communicate spirit-to-spirit.” If she were in quicksand, she couldn’t sink any lower.

FEARLESS Blurb:
TWO SOULS

Myia, a shaman-in-training, wants desperately to protect her peaceful village from the barbaric Highland invaders. To hone her powers of prophetic visions and healing, the village elders send Myia on a quest to heal the Highland leader's heart and stop a brewing war. Myia's mended many souls before, so this should be an effortless duty . . . until she meets the gorgeous, stubborn Highland warlord.

ONE DESIRE

Kedric, a gladiator who escaped enslavement, only wants to liberate the villagers from their common foe-a race that breeds humans for blood sport and genetic experiments. Fueled by his rage, Kedric is determined to take down the brutal enemy. So when a raven-haired beauty with a body made for sin tries to sabotage his mission, Kedric wants her gone. Yet no woman's touch has ever left Kedric more annoyed . . . and aroused. Kedric knows he should shun her soothing embrace-but he can't seem to stay away. As their passion grows, Kedric must decide between fighting his war or surrendering his rage-and his heart-for Myia's love.

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Bio:K.M. Fawcett is the author of the thrilling sci-fi romance series, The Survival Race. She enjoys stories filled with adventure and strong, kick-butt heroes and heroines. Ranked 4th degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate and 3rd degree in Ryukonkai (Okinawan weapons), K.M. and her husband own a karate dojo in NJ. When not writing sci-fi & paranormal romances or working out at the dojo, K.M. is driving her children to drum lessons and ballet classes. Please visit her on Facebook, Twitter, and at kmfawcett.com to be the first to hear about her new books or to find out if she accidentally drops off her drummer boy at ballet classes.

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