The Black Act: Witch Twins Saga Series

This is a serial fantasy novel that will be released in regular installments. Watch for Book 2: Witch Twins Secrets coming soon. The history of a curse is filled with bloody battles, bitter hatred, and dark secrets. Through five generations, ghosts of war haunt the wise women. When the rebellion of Glenna ends, their curse sleeps bound in the Tunnels of the Dead, waiting for its chance to re-awaken the war between the wood people and Dalthwein clans. Claire, a wise woman born in the valley of the fae, unwittingly helps it escape imprisonment, while her twin sister Anna receives psychic glimpses of ancient secrets she must unravel. With her scribe teacher Rosalind, she also struggles to uncover the reasons behind Claire’s strange behavior, ever escalating since the death of their guild mother, Grianne. The Age of the Wise Women will cease if the curse does not end with Anna and Claire. Perhaps inheriting the mistakes of their ancestors and learning the truths of their identities will bring great suffering for these witch twins. In Book 1: Witch Twins Born Claire begins to confess the truth to Anna, and Anna discovers her twin is having an affair with a woodman named Luthien.

This is a serial fantasy novel that will be released in regular installments. Watch for Book 4: Witch Twins Rebellion coming soon. The history of a curse is filled with bloody battles, bitter hatred, and dark secrets. Through five generations, ghosts of war haunt the wise women. When the rebellion of Glenna ends, their curse sleeps bound in the Tunnels of the Dead, waiting for its chance to re-awaken the war between the wood people and Dalthwein clans. Claire, a wise woman born in the valley of the fae, unwittingly helps it escape imprisonment, while her twin sister Anna receives psychic glimpses of ancient secrets she must unravel. With her scribe teacher Rosalind, she also struggles to uncover the reasons behind Claire’s strange behavior, ever escalating since the death of their guild mother, Grianne. The Age of the Wise Women will cease if the curse does not end with Anna and Claire. Perhaps inheriting the mistakes of their ancestors and learning the truths of their identities will bring great suffering for these witch twins. In The Black Act Book 3: Witch Twins Cursed Anna learns more about the origins of the curse handed down through generations of her family, when Rosalind shares with her the story of Drea, the first wise woman, and how Drea’s crime against the wood people led to the creation of the wise women’s guild. The Black Act Book 1: Witch Twins Born is now available for free. The Black Act Book 2: Witch Twins Secrets is now available for under $1. Excerpt: The wind is warm this morning. Anna knew it held an omen that the approaching Summer Quarter would be stiflingly hot and long. It’ll probably drag well into the Autumn Quarter this revolution. She wouldn’t mind so much though. She preferred the Autumn Quarter, and a lengthened one meant she could enjoy the vibrant colors of final harvest time that much longer. “Why is Claire not with you?” Rosalind finally broke the silence as they walked to the guild’s orchard—a long, sweet smelling grove of apple trees. The fruit was sacred to wood people and Dalthwein alike, and served as a symbol of hardy abundance for harvest times. “She was already gone this morning when I woke up.” She heard Rosalind’s soft sigh of worry. She certainly shared this troubled state of mind with her. They continued their walk, Anna carrying the small picnic basket. Though the birds sang and the day was lovely, in their collective thoughts Anna and Rosalind exchanged nothing but darker, troubled images. Once they entered the orchard and settled on the grass beneath a leafy, fragrant apple tree, Anna decided to break the quiet. “Last night, you said we come from the tainted line of Goddard.” She opened the basket. “That Claire and I are of the McCleod ancestry. I don’t understand. I thought the fae sent all of the McCleod tribe out of the Dalthwein lands. After the Rebellion of Glenna, when her connection to the McCleod bloodline was discovered, she and her sympathizers were exiled. Most went back to their nomadic roots. That’s what you elders taught us.” Rosalind looked so weary, so old and frightened. Anna feared the toll all this was taking on her elder’s health.

This is a serial fantasy novel that will be released in regular installments. Watch for Book 3: Witch Twins Cursed coming soon. The history of a curse is filled with bloody battles, bitter hatred, and dark secrets. Through five generations, ghosts of war haunt the wise women. When the rebellion of Glenna ends, their curse sleeps bound in the Tunnels of the Dead, waiting for its chance to re-awaken the war between the wood people and Dalthwein clans. Claire, a wise woman born in the valley of the fae, unwittingly helps it escape imprisonment, while her twin sister Anna receives psychic glimpses of ancient secrets she must unravel. With her scribe teacher Rosalind, she also struggles to uncover the reasons behind Claire’s strange behavior, ever escalating since the death of their guild mother, Grianne. The Age of the Wise Women will cease if the curse does not end with Anna and Claire. Perhaps inheriting the mistakes of their ancestors and learning the truths of their identities will bring great suffering for these witch twins. In Book 2: Witch Twins Secrets Anna begins having visions of the witch guild's creation history, and Claire reveals the devastating secret their guild mother told her before she died. Excerpt: She surely would’ve died had it not been for him. Claire stirred to the sound of eerie music. Someone was piping a tune on a wooden flute and they could not be far off. Her sluggish heart beat faster with the promise of a possible rescue. She followed the haunting song to a cluster of pines. There, under the largest tree in the cluster, a tall, burly satyr leaned against the trunk. His head was bent forward as he concentrated on the notes he played. His fingers moved slowly across a pattern of holes notched into the wood to produce the sad melody. Against the backdrop of the pristine snow, his mahogany skin shone like the dark opening to an inviting cave. The woodman stood with his head tucked forward and his chin pointed toward his chest, one furry thigh drawn up so his cloven hoof of earth and bone rested on the tree trunk. As Claire drew nearer she had to stop herself from calling out in awe at his odd, otherworldly beauty. She was certain he could not be from any of the northern forests, or even from the east or west forests. She’d never seen a woodman the likes of him. His hide was blacker than an empty night sky. Unlike most woodmen of the northern forests, who were tall, looming creatures usually made of oak, pine, or flesh woven from birch, this satyr was shorter, squat, more thickly built. His body was comprised of soil, mahogany, and a shaggy, black fur that covered his midriff and hindquarters. Thick, wormy white and brown roots twined around his torso and up his neck, holding his form together. Claire came within a few feet of the satyr and he abruptly stopped piping his tune. He turned his head and a yellow, intent gaze met hers. His presence pinned her where she stood. She swallowed and bowed to him, showing respect for his kind and apology for her intrusion on his solitude. Through chattering teeth, she spoke. “I beg your pardon for startling you, but—” Tears broke free and she could barely speak as she collapsed to the snow blanketed ground.

The history of a curse is filled with bloody battles, bitter hatred, and dark secrets. Through five generations, ghosts of war haunt the wise women. When the rebellion of Glenna ends, their curse sleeps bound in the Tunnels of the Dead, waiting for its chance to re-awaken the war between the wood people and Dalthwein clans. Claire, a wise woman born in the valley of the fae, unwittingly helps it escape imprisonment, while her twin sister Anna receives psychic glimpses of ancient secrets she must unravel. With her scribe teacher Rosalind, she also struggles to uncover the reasons behind Claire’s strange behavior, ever escalating since the death of their guild mother, Grianne. The Age of the Wise Women will cease if the curse does not end with Anna and Claire. Perhaps inheriting the mistakes of their ancestors and learning the truths of their identities will bring great suffering for these witch twins. In The Black Act Book 4: Witch Twins Rebellion the story of Glenna, a wise woman haunted by the ghosts of her family curse, unfolds and her connection to Anna and Claire is revealed, along with devastating truths for Claire and her lover Luthien. The Black Act Book 1: Witch Twins Born is now available for free. The Black Act Book 2: Witch Twins Secrets and The Black Act Book 3: Witch Twins Cursed is now available for under $1. Excerpt: “The altercation between my former self and Corrigan isn’t a secret,” the Oak King said. “Nor do we feel a need to spread it around and validate—honor—a negative time in our shared histories. While we do believe in learning from our mistakes, the fae don’t believe in glorifying them.” Goddard snickered. He turned in a slow circle with his arms held out at his sides, palms up and hands held high. “A curse,” he shouted to the gathered crowd. “A flimsy string of uttered words and an iron dagger through the heartcore. That was how my great ancestor put an end to your powerful Oak King. He turned the witch magics against you. Used your own sacred practices to shame you.” The Oak King snorted. His face contorted into a wrinkled, ugly frown. “He raped a young witch girl’s body and mind. He took our spells and perverted them. Corrigan and his followers committed black acts. He endangered both our peoples’ well being. He deserved the death he received.” Goddard turned away, still laughing a low, hideous laugh. But Drea sensed his childish rage was fading. The king watched her father for a moment then made his way back toward the table. She was about to turn away with the rest of the crowd when a shrill scream broke the renewed calm.

The history of a curse is filled with bloody battles, bitter hatred, and dark secrets. Through five generations, ghosts of war haunt the wise women. When the rebellion of Glenna ends, their curse sleeps bound in the Tunnels of the Dead, waiting for its chance to re-awaken the war between the wood people and Dalthwein clans. Claire, a wise woman born in the valley of the fae, unwittingly helps it escape imprisonment, while her twin sister Anna receives psychic glimpses of ancient secrets she must unravel. With her scribe teacher Rosalind, she also struggles to uncover the reasons behind Claire’s strange behavior, ever escalating since the death of their guild mother, Grianne. The Age of the Wise Women will cease if the curse does not end with Anna and Claire. Perhaps inheriting the mistakes of their ancestors and learning the truths of their identities will bring great suffering for these witch twins. In The Black Act Book 5: Witch Twins Haunted Glenna sneaks into the elder main house, where she faces dire consequences and life shattering truths. The phantom woman takes Claire to the wastelands, but Claire has a change of heart about carrying on the curse. However, it may be too late to refuse the ghosts of her ancestors. Excerpt: “Glenna, no. Let her go. Stop!” It pained her not to heed Rothrien’s plea, but she couldn’t listen. If she turned back and let her sister go, she risked losing everything in her life she cherished. She held up her skirts and swung her legs over the fallen oak that marked their meeting place. Saranna wasn’t far ahead, and she’d slowed her pace. She hadn’t yet discovered Glenna behind her. Glenna slowed to a fast walk to keep her approach as near soundless as possible. I am hunter. She is prey. Only one chance. The thought stopped her. She ducked behind a thick cottonwood, taking time to gather her senses after the phantoms’ assault. She placed her hands on the cool, deeply wrinkled bark and laid her forehead against the tree. She’ll tell. She’s angry with you—hurt—she’ll tell. Tasting blood, she stopped biting her tongue to hold back the screams of ‘shut up.’ Instead, she whispered to Goddard and Corrigan, “She’s my sister. I won’t harm her. Not like last time.” Then you will never see Rothrien again. Her hand slid beneath her apron and she found the fine silver belt that held her dagger. She closed her eyes. Tears escaped as she slid the iron blade from its scabbard. Daring a glance around the trunk, she found Saranna had stopped to rest. She sat at the side of the path, using the trunk of a large birch to support her. Her eyes appeared to be closed. Staying behind the cover of trees, Glenna moved forward as she watched her sister from between the gaps in the branches. She held the dagger behind her and she alternated glances between Saranna and the ground, careful not to step on anything that might make enough noise to give her away.

This is a serial fantasy novel that will be released in regular installments. Watch for The Black Act: Witch Twins Saga – The Complete Serial Novel coming soon, with an introduction from a special guest author. The history of a curse is filled with bloody battles, bitter hatred, and dark secrets. Through five generations, ghosts of war haunt the wise women. When the rebellion of Glenna ends, their curse sleeps bound in the Tunnels of the Dead, waiting for its chance to re-awaken the war between the wood people and Dalthwein clans. Claire, a wise woman born in the valley of the fae, unwittingly helps it escape imprisonment, while her twin sister Anna receives psychic glimpses of ancient secrets she must unravel. With her scribe teacher Rosalind, she also struggles to uncover the reasons behind Claire’s strange behavior, ever escalating since the death of their guild mother, Grianne. The Age of the Wise Women will cease if the curse does not end with Anna and Claire. Perhaps inheriting the mistakes of their ancestors and learning the truths of their identities will bring great suffering for these witch twins. In The Black Act Book 6: Witch Twins Hunted, the saga of the witch twins concludes with Claire’s daughter. War and plague rage through the valley, threatening the very existence of the wise women guild. Will Ella end the curse inherited from her mother, or will she bring the destruction her ancestral ghosts seek?