Maggie Blackbird

Romancing Canada's Indigenous People

Today, I have author A.G. Carothors in the interview chair today. We talk about their latest book T.A.G. You’re Seen, book one in the The Assassins’ Guild series.  Don’t forget to enter the Raffelcopter giveaway.

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My inspiration for writing the Matawapit Family Series came from the many talks I had with my Dad, who attended two.  The purpose of these schools was to assimilate Canada’s First People into Western society.  The schools had a devastating impact on the aboriginal population.  The Matawapit Family Series touches on the intergenerational trauma the people continue to experience.  Throughout the years, many Indigenous people have shared their stories, which I did a previous blog post about called Canada’s Indian Residential Schools.

I asked my father to guest blog today and speak about his experience as we celebrate the release of the second book in the series, Redeemed.  Don’t forget to enter the Raffelcopter giveaway at the end of the post.

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With Sanctified fully drafted and now needing edits, and Redeemed this-close to being sent out into the world of book retailers, I thought I’d post an excerpt from Sanctified, book three in the Matawapit Family Series.

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The Matawapit Family Series:  In the wilds of Northwestern Ontario, the adult children of a domineering Ojibway church deacon find their faiths crumbling and their beliefs faltering when a vengeful former lover, an ex-fiancé out on parole, and a seductive family enemy challenge Emery, Bridget, and Jude in a duel of love, loyalty, and values that threatens to destroy their perfect Catholic lives and family.

Here is Teaser 2 for Sanctified:

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I’m writing this blog on February 9th.  I’m in edits with eXasty Books as we work on the release for Redeemed.  So I thought I’d do a post of Sanctified, the third book in the Matawapit Family Series.  I’m 72,705 words into my first draft.  The joys of writing.  Wait on edits from editor, and while waiting, you keep fast-drafting the other book.  I’m almost there, because I’m shooting for 94k.

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WIP Wednesday

The Matawapit Family Series:  In the wilds of Northwestern Ontario, the adult children of a domineering Ojibway church deacon find their faiths crumbling and their beliefs faltering when a vengeful former lover, an ex-fiancé out on parole, and a seductive family enemy challenge Emery, Bridget, and Jude in a duel of love, loyalty, and values that threatens to destroy their perfect Catholic lives and family.

Here is Teaser 1 for Sanctified:

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Today, I’m reviewing Beauty & Her Beast, the prequel to Knight, and Knight, book 1 in Sons of the Alpha by Addison Carmichael. I’m also helping Addison celebrate her release blitz.  Don’t forget to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Now that Redeemed has been submitted, my goal is to finalize the first draft of Sanctified, book three in the Matawapit Family Series, starring eldest child Jude and family enemy Raven Kabatay.  Sanctified was my project for NaNoWriMo (where writers writer 50k+ words in one month during November).  So far, I have 60K done.  I’ll be finishing the last 30K words.  Once the draft is done, it’s edit, edit, and more editing LOL.

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WIP Wednesday

The Matawapit Family Series:  In the wilds of Northwestern Ontario, the adult children of a domineering Ojibway church deacon find their faiths crumbling and their beliefs faltering when a vengeful former lover, an ex-fiancé out on parole, and a seductive family enemy challenge Emery, Bridget, and Jude in a duel of love, loyalty, and values that threatens to destroy their perfect Catholic lives and family.

Here is Teaser #7 for Redeemed:

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It’s time for another excerpt from Redeemed, book two in the Matawapit Family Series.  Since I schedule posts a good week ahead of time, my fingers are crossed that when this goes live, the manuscript will be in the hands of eXasty Books.  Woot!

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WIP Wednesday

The Matawapit Family Series:  In the wilds of Northwestern Ontario, the adult children of a domineering Ojibway church deacon find their faiths crumbling and their beliefs faltering when a vengeful former lover, an ex-fiancé out on parole, and a seductive family enemy challenge Emery, Bridget, and Jude in a duel of love, loyalty, and values that threatens to destroy their perfect Catholic lives and family.

Here is Teaser #6 for Redeemed:

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Well, well, well…I’m this-close to subbing Redeemed, book two in the Matawapit Family Series.  I’m on round number six of edits.  Then I’ll polish.  I’m anticipating subbing to the publisher mid-January.

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WIP Wednesday

The Matawapit Family Series:  In the wilds of Northwestern Ontario, the adult children of a domineering Ojibway church deacon find their faiths crumbling and their beliefs faltering when a vengeful former lover, an ex-fiancé out on parole, and a seductive family enemy challenge Emery, Bridget, and Jude in a duel of love, loyalty, and values that threatens to destroy their perfect Catholic lives and family.

Here is Teaser #5 for Redeemed:

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