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“Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody.” - Mark Twain
Unless,
of course, you’re a werewolf and forced to reveal your dark side at
least once a month. This accounts for werewolves on the prowl, skulking
in shadows, or perched on precipices howling at the great globe in the
night sky. And then there’s the whole biting thing. Unlike vampires, a
werewolf isn’t interested in draining your blood, just tearing you
apart. Another option, they may ‘turn you’ in the process of a partial
attack. A third alternative—and the one I prefer—they battle to control
the inner beast and the blinding force of the moon, growing stronger as a
result. A fierce exercise in character building.
Werewolf
fiction and legends differ regarding the moon and its effects. Some
hold with the traditional theme that a werewolf turns during the full
moon and appears normal the rest of the month. This can make it
extremely difficult to identify who that individual is, rather important
if they’ve killed half the village, town, or metropolis. ‘Were’ lore
runs the gamut from the distant past to present day. Other concepts
behind werewolves contend they can shift at will, but especially during
the full moon. However the various tales go, the ancient orb is vital to
all. No moon. No werewolves. It’s the source of power and all-consuming
control for those compelled by its rays.
In YA fantasy romance The Hunter’s Moon, (Book 1 Secret Warrior Series) my werewolf mythos are unique and stem from the hala’a’kwa lin’nuwech’kie,
Shawnee for ‘Star People’. Yes, Sister Moon is essential to the story,
and wields an irresistible force on those affected at her zenith, apart
from the one able to resist the tidal pull. The ability to control ones
behavior varies from werewolf to werewolf. The secret warrior in the
series is the origin of my werewolf line and has more power than any.
Other shifters also play a vital role in the series. Because of the
Native American thread woven throughout, each month has a NA moon name,
and various moons have different effects on the characters. In October,
the hunter’s moon exerts the strongest influence of the entire year. The
draw of this moon is especially challenging for the heroine, Morgan
Daniel.
About the author:
Married
to my high school sweetheart, I live on a farm in the Shenandoah Valley
of Virginia surrounded by my children, grandbabies, and assorted
animals.
An avid gardener, my love of herbs and heirloom plants
figures into my work. The rich history of Virginia, the Native Americans
and the people who journeyed here from far beyond her borders are at
the heart of my inspiration.
In addition to American settings, I also
write historical and time travel romances set in the British Isles, and
nonfiction about gardening, herbal lore, and country life.
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