Greetings Shey, I’m so happy to be visiting with you and the Dudes.
We often chat about gowns and your heroines’ beautiful attire,
so I thought today we could touch base on the topic of fashion.In The Necromancer’s Daughter, my poor character Aster spends most of the book dressed as a peasant and filthy from weeks of rough travel. But there’s one point in the book where she’s dressed up to meet her uncle, the king. Here’s a peek (slightly condensed):
Layers of rose, cream, and violet silk cascaded around her legs like water. Even on the high wooden soles of her embroidered slippers, the wide openings of her sleeves nearly brushed the floor. Two women wrapped her waist in a blue sash and smoothed out the puckers in the final layer, a sleeveless blue robe embroidered with dragons along the hem.
The queen entered and stepped behind her, tall and imposing. The two of them gazed into the standing mirror. “The colors suit you, Aster. Anything brighter would have left you looking like a ghost.” The queen swished around her for a final inspection. “We have completed our transformation. Let us see if the king approves.”
One lady bustled for the door while the others pinched at Aster’s clothing, correcting invisible oversights. Despite the supple apparel, Aster stepped into the hallway as if she balanced a tea set on her head.
“You’re not posing for a portrait,” the queen whispered. “You must let the clothing flow. Therein lies the beauty of silk.”
I also created a graphic for a gown!
This isn’t Aster’s gown, since it’s not the right colors. But it’s the style – based on traditional hanfu Chinese clothing. And that’s the dragon Grandfather with Scars behind her.
Thanks so much for letting me come over and play!
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Blurb:
A healer and dabbler in the dark arts of life and death, Barus is as gnarled as an ancient tree. Forgotten in the chaos of the dying queen’s chamber, he spirits away her stillborn infant, and in a hovel at the meadow’s edge, he breathes life into the wisp of a child. He names her Aster for the lea’s white flowers. Raised as his daughter, she learns to heal death.
Then the day arrives when the widowed king, his own life nearing its end, defies the Red Order’s warning. He summons the necromancer’s daughter, his only heir, and for his boldness, he falls to an assassin’s blade.
While Barus hides from the Order’s soldiers, Aster leads their masters beyond the wall into the Forest of Silvern Cats, a land of dragons and barbarian tribes. She seeks her mother’s people, the powerful rulers of Blackrock, uncertain whether she will find sanctuary or face a gallows’ noose.
Unprepared for a world rife with danger, a world divided by those who practice magic and those who hunt them, she must choose whether to trust the one man offering her aid, the one man most likely to betray her—her enemy’s son.
A healer with the talent to unravel death, a child reborn, a father lusting for vengeance, and a son torn between justice, faith, and love. Caught in a chase spanning kingdoms, each must decide the nature of good and evil, the lengths they will go to survive, and what they are willing to lose.
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MY REVIEW. -SHEHANNE MOORE.
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, fantasy is not my preferred genre. But a special author and story will always convince me to click ‘buy.’ And D. Wallace Peach is such an author. Her world building –for me a key element in fantasy writing—is second to none. Set against that we have Aster, the stillborn daughter of the King of Verdane. Yes, you may wonder how a stillborn baby can go on to be the heroine in a fantasy novel, but trust me she is because the man tasked with saving her has the gift of bringing the dead back to life. He just doesn’t manage it immediately. The themes are universal. An ageing man suddenly aware he has an heir, an Order that will stop at nothing–not even murder–to thwart this, a perilous journey through lands torn between ,hunted and hunters, in other words, good versus evil at every turn, and a fantastic cast of characters along the way, all in the skilled hands of a writer who knows how to deliver.
The dudes give it 5 paws.
D. Wallace Peach.
A long-time reader, best-selling author D. Wallace Peach started writing later in life when years of working in business surrendered to a full-time indulgence in the imaginative world of books. She was instantly hooked.
In addition to fantasy books, Peach’s publishing career includes participation in various anthologies featuring short stories, flash fiction, and poetry. She’s an avid supporter of the arts in her local community, organizing and publishing annual anthologies of Oregon prose, poetry, and photography.
Peach lives in a log cabin amongst the tall evergreens and emerald moss of Oregon’s rainforest with her husband, two owls, a horde of bats, and the occasional family of coyotes.
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Links:
US: https://www.amazon.com/Necromancers-Daughter-D-Wallace-Peach-ebook/dp/B0B92G7QZX
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Necromancers-Daughter-D-Wallace-Peach-ebook/dp/B0B92G7QZX
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/Necromancers-Daughter-D-Wallace-Peach-ebook/dp/B0B92G7QZX
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/Necromancers-Daughter-D-Wallace-Peach/dp/B0B9FY6YZJ
IN: https://www.amazon.in/Necromancers-Daughter-D-Wallace-Peach-ebook/dp/B0B92G7QZX
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Amazon Author’s Page: https://www.amazon.com/D.-Wallace-Peach/e/B00CLKLXP8
Website/Blog: http://mythsofthemirror.com
Website/Books: http://dwallacepeachbooks.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dwallacepeach
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Thanks for the beautiful presentation, Shehanne! Great to see Diana’s newest gem also here. It has made it to Scotland too. :-)) All the best, also to the dude! Enjoy the week! xx Michael
Oh she’s made it lots of places–oh yes. She is a kind, amazing, supportive talented lady and writer. So thank YOU for being si supportive too xxxx
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Thanks so much for the wonderful comment, Michael, and for reblogging Shey’s marvelous post. Yes, I made it to Scotland. What a treat. 😀 Have a wonderful day, my friend. 😀
I love this author and this book!!! Great review, Shey! ♥️
xxxxxx. I kept it till today cos I signed up for her book tour which I never do re tours ! But in this instance? Absolutely.
Well, extra thanks for hosting me, Shey. You’ve brought some fresh fun to my tour and I hope we find some new fans for your books too.
xxx Diana, lovely to see you and thank you so much. That’s what I mean by generous. Just glad to get the post out here. Virgin Media doing work in the area this morning and we are all suffering!! Now they tell us after we have suffered for hours! LOL.
I must have missed the book tour sign up!! I totally would have and don’t do them either…. I’m not even in the fiction writing world 😂. But maybe I am a character 😉 props to you for always supporting other awesome authors! You are golden!! The dudes managed to show up with the fuss of non-writers and overly distracted shenanigans 🤣🤣🤣. I love Youuuu Shehanne!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LOVE YOu too. I stopped doing them way back when they became like blurb and buy links dumps and I was getting contacted by tour hosts I didn’t know…taking a fat fee from an author…. and like that I’d take the trouble to get a post up, my lovely supporters would come by and comment and the author wouldn’t take the time to come speak to them. SO, because I do want to help other authors, I decided to just go with writer buddies who will do a guest post or answer questions and interact. BUT when I saw Diana was asking for hosts, I thought, whether she gives me a blog or not, I am signing and I can easily add something if need be, because Diana is ceaseless in helping authors.
Thanks, Ka. I love your enthusiasm, and it’s always a joy to see your name pop up. Shey’s posts are super fun and I’m delighted to be here. Have a beautiful day. ❤
Ms. Shehanne has my utmost respect ✊ & you, too, Diana! It’s a joy to see you both here, together!! I’m a fan of you both! 😍😍
xxxxxx Ka , Very kind. You have mine in every way xxxxxx
That click, my dear lady Shey, is the door to a fascinating and magical world. Fantasy opens our minds and feeds our wisdom. Excellent introduction and review. Thank you, both ladies. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
It does indeed. Wonderful escapism BUT true to life.
Aaah. That’s just what I hoped for. ❤
And you well succeeded my friend.
Thank you for the beautiful comment. I like how fantasy can offer a glimpse into real issues and real human struggles, but all couched within a non-threatening fairytale world. I think that’s one strength of the genre. Have a beautiful day and Happy Reading. 😀
The Necromancer’s Daughter sounds like a very intriguing book.
It is. Huge canvas in terms of the world building but absolute ‘human’ themes.
Thanks so much for stopping by Shey’s to learn a little about the book. Have a wonderful day. 🙂
You as well. 🙂
Love the descriptions and the illustrations! The title is intriguing.
Thanks for dropping by Shey’s to check out the book, Ellis. Her review was wonderful, and I’m always honored to join the Dudes for some chuckles. Have a lovely day. 😀
Lovely to see you Ellis. Thank you so much for coming by. The title isn’t half that actually!!!
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Good morning, Shey. It’s about 5 AM and the Dudes have me chuckling as I sip my coffee. I’m sorry that the post wasn’t all about them, but I imagine they’ll capture some attention anyway. Lol. Thank you so much for the fun tour stop, for sharing my book with your blogging circle, and for the lovely review. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the story. Huge hugs, my friend. xxoox
Huge hugs back Diana. A pleasure to see you here and of course the dudes understood this is part of a tour. I have putting the review on Amazon Uk and also goodreads on my to do list for the afternoon xxxxx I just wanted it here first .
That sounds wonderful, Shey. I’m looking foward to spending the day with you and the Dudes. Smiling just thinking about it. ❤ ❤
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Wonderful that Diana’s writing has led you to read you to read a genre you don’t usually read.
Yes it is. I just am not in fantasy but this is very different. I wouldn’t pass her books
Wonderful!
Thanks so much for stopping by Shey’s, Laurie. I’m always tickled when I can snag a non-fantasy reader and then learn that they enjoyed a book. It’s heartwarming. Glad you stopped by and met Shey and the Dudes. They’re so much fun. Have a wonderful day, my friend.
I feel the same way when a non-fantasy reader really enjoys Maya and the gang. For me, and I think for you as well, genre is less important than the characters and the quality of the writing. When those two things click, I’ll read (and watch) a wide variety of genres. However, fantasy will always be very dear to my heart. After all, I was born in county Tolkien. 😉
Exactly the same for me, Laurie, down to the last word. ❤ ❤ ❤
I’ve been thinking it would be fun to have a t-shirt with “I was born in County Tolkien.” 😉
Lol. It would!
GO for the Tee shirt!!
Great post, Diana and Shehanne! Wishing Diana all the best with her latest book. I adored The Necromancer’s Daughter. Thanks for sharing, Shehanne 💕🙂
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment, Harmony. Shey’s a wonderfully talented writer and she has a tendency to crack me up too. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. ❤ ❤
you are very kind as always Diana xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
A pleasure to share, Harmony. In fact I never sign up for book tours. Yes I do have authors over with a book but I am talking ‘official’ ones.’ But I made an exception for Diana cos she is so supportive. AND lovely to see you. x
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Absolutely beautiful post! The dress graphic is stunning and the Dudes are so funny yet affectionate Shehanne! An amazing post to match Diana’s wonderful book !
Thank you. Thrilled you enjoyed. They actually had to behave for them.
LOL ! They are adorable for sure! I’ll surely try and read through more of their anecdotes or escapades !
Aw… I had to cut a lot of posts cos I was running out of storage but i didn’t cut many of the recent ones. But sometimes they have ongoing sagas.
Thanks for stopping by, Shagun. Aren’t the Dudes fun? I just love their comments. The dress graphic was a challenge to make, but it did the trick. (I like Lady Furry (on my post) better. She’s so beautiful). Have a lovely day, my friend. Hugs.
Hard to choose one.. I liked both the red Lady Flurry and the sparkling gown that Aster wears ! Stellar graphics at work there 😍
Ha ha ha. Thanks for making me laugh. 🙂
Oops… typo .. hope Lady Furry won’t mind this tiny mishap!
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I was going to use that image at the end … but I feared they would then take over cos of course they love Lady Furry. Either that or moan about the fact they didn’t all get a dress.
Lol. You can use the image whenever you want, Shey. Sounds like they all need gowns though.
You can bet that I will use it. I just knew they’d start whining if I used it. I have a Splendor Hamster gown illustration that Resa did for them before and I could just see that there would be this rammy that would go on forever and from the point of view of me ‘trying’ to be professional, would be better in a sep blog!
I remember you mentioning Resa’s gown. Someday when you’re bored (as if that ever happens) a hamstah fashion show would be a hoot. 😀
It would be actually. I seem to remember they did a post on Hamstah Splendor and they got really ratty ‘along the ‘ where was their gowns?’ line. I am going to do a blog on clothes when I get my next book out, looking at how the way each heroine dresses is part of the story actually. I am sure they could parade about whinging in their gowns.
LOL That would be so fun. Looking foward to your new book too! Any idea of timing?
Well… I hope it is soon. It is written but I seriously want to string the heroine. I think though I am now down to the last layer of paint scraping with her. xxxxx
LOL. Sounds like another Shey Moore romance. 🙂 I love it.
For you only my darling…the blurb…
Can the man with no past have a future?
Let me forget you ever lived …
When it comes to the woman he loved, handsome, hunted, ‘rogue’, Gil Wryson has done just that, even forgetting his own name, until he crosses swords with a mysteriously brash woman who has stolen his house—at least he thinks it’s his house. But so long as she doesn’t steal his heart, surely he can deal with the fact she’s not only unlike any woman he’s ever known, she’s hell-bent on betraying him to the people who are hunting him?
Let me die if I cease to remember you …
Despite stealing other people’s houses, clothes, food, money, identities and children, Lady Eternity Jones draws the line at thieving hearts. Once she swore never to forget her first love. Now she has, her memories are of one thing only. Her abusive, murderous husband. So if survival means suffering a cocky, darkly tortured mess of a man in ‘her’ home, in order to get her hands on his secrets, she’ll do it.
But Gil Wryson isn’t the only one being hunted. When the race is against time and time is swiftly running out, he may need her to help him remember. But does she need him to help her forget?
(The problem here Diana, of course being. that the answer to the above question is NO.)
This sounds like another Moore romance, for sure, Shey. I love how you play up the push-pull of your characters’ relationships. So often in romances, characters desperately want to fall in love and will do anything to make it work. I love your spin on the trope. Often, in your romances, other goals take the forefront, and they desperately Don’t want love and will fight the very thought of it as long as they can. It’s fun, and also highly satisfying when it bowls them over. Well, you know I’ll be lining up when this comes out. Happy Writing. ❤
Thanks for the sneak peek!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I think folks think I’m coming it when i say it is finished BUT… But xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx it is also getting time to sort some issues. that last chapter especially where she realises that she has been running so long she can’t stop, live in a house, really do any of the things that people do, so it is not going to happen, end of. But it will be fully done soon. And it is very kind of you truly to say all this. I just can’t do these characters will do anything to make it work from early on. For me the barriers they have to overcome is with themselves. Thank you again xxxxxx
Yes, I can totally see that. I know you’ll pull it off with a flourish.
Lady Furry won’t mind that typo… Well… She might slap me with some rules about not making them. right enough. It is the dudes who call her that and boy she has enough doing taking them on about it x
Omg !! Then she’s even more amazing because she’s frank and out right honest in her opinion 😍👍I have to read more about all of them now !
Lol. I think under the tab meet my characters, there’s links ot interviews between her and the dudes. I think they loved her fellah, Captain Flint but pistols at dawn summed up how she felt about them cos they kept calling her Lady Furry.
I’ve been happily following Diana’s tour stops (Necromancer’s Daughter is next up on my TBR list), but dropping in here forces me to add another one – just love the sound of The Unravelling of Lady Fury, so thank you for participating in the blog tour or I’d not have come across it.
Aw…that is so kind of you, truly. (I will run away now and hide) I invite authors here a lot to be annihilated by the dudes.LOl. BUT I never sign up for book tours. However I signed up for Diana’s because she is so wonderfully supportive of everyone and also a wonderful writer. So lovely to meet you/
“Annihilated by the Dudes.” Lol. So true, but so much fun.
PS. Just checked out your books. Will be getting one this week xxxxx
Thank YOU. Especially as you say fantasy isn’t really your genre. Mine is fairly light on the fantasy aspects, and world building is one of my big things, so I hope you enjoy.
BTW The dudes look hilarious, if a bit daunting to an author 😀
How did miss the fact on Amazon that you also write Caledonian spirits…. ANY genre always has me at the word Caledonia
Not aprob Debbie. if it is well enough written I will read any book genre wise. Fantasy is a very difficult one to write I often think, because the world building has to be right. The dudes are daunting. There are many authors who run the gauntlet here.
Lol, I’m very fortunate – I actually live in the Scottish Highlands, so using a local setting came naturally 😀
Well i’ve started your first one there and I thought she knows her stuff. (I often smile about books with a Scottish flavor shall we say, which use all the wrong words feature people who in 1700 manage to ride from Edinburgh to the Highlands in two hours….But hey the author has a total knowledge of Scotland…) I’d no idea you were there. I live in the Lowlands! Very ncie to meet you actually.
And good to meet you too! I hadn’t realised you lived in God’s Own Country until you said that, and I checked out your ‘About’ page! I’m not a native, originating from Southern England, but I bought my first house in the Highlands over 20 years ago and finally managed to complete my move north in 2020 – the day before lockdown!!! I’m on the Black Isle, just north of Inverness, and I wouldn’t move south again for anything.
you’re a native. End of. Glad you got everything sorted before that. Sounds lovely. We are Dundonians born and bred but we lived across the river in Newport On Tay for nearly 30 years, by sheer luck managed to bag a house in Broughty Ferry 8 years ago.
I’m delighted to hear that you’re going to give The Unraveling of Lady Fury a try, Deborah. Romance usually doesn’t appeal to me, but Shey is in a category all by herself. I thought the book was a hoot, and I know you’ll enjoy it. And *Yay* that The Necromancer’s Daughter is up next. Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the story. ❤
I’m looking forward to them both ❤️
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aw xxxxxxxx You are too kind. Gonna tell you something. Romance doesn’t really appeal to me either. At the time it was a way into writing and bagging a publisher. Something so many of us dreamed of, held one another’s hands over and offered precarious shoulders to cry on. Then reminded ourselves of when we saw how awful they were! However one thing I did do was stick to writing it my way, often to my cost. x
I’m so glad you write it your way. It’s so original and great fun once readers discover your books.
This is a great book, and I’m so happy to see it here! xo
Thanks, Kymber. You’re so kind to stop by, meet Shey and the Dudes (sounds like bar band – lol), and check out her review. She writes some amazing books too. Speaking of books, I’ll get my review of yours done today. 🙂 Happy Writing.
Aww thank you. I’m biting my nails. LOL 😀 Happy Writing to you, too. xo
Lovely to see you Kymber. It is indeed a great book AND if Diana says she is going to review yours, then all will be well, cos she only reviews books she has enjoyed and feels are worth reviewing.
Oh, thank you so much for saying that. I really appreciate your encouraging words. 🙂
Terrific presentation, Shehanne and Diana, about Diana’s book! (The Aster character’s name sounds vaguely familiar. 🙂 ) And the hamsters, like Diana, are excellent at fantasy world-building. 🙂
Thanks for taking the time to swing by Shey’s place, Dave. She always puts together a fun post. I wonder why Aster sounds familiar? Hmmm. Lol. Some book-names change constantly and take forever to settle, but that one was there right from the start. Have a marvelous day.
Thank you, Diana! Truer words were never spoken when you said Shehanne “always puts together a fun post.” 🙂 And it’s wonderful when a character’s name immediately feels right!
She’s amazing, really. So creative.
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Yes!
Lol. They do live in their own little world. SMiling at the Aster…
“A Different World,” Shehanne — to quote the name of that old TV sitcom. 🙂
LOL…
Thanks for the laughs Shey and the unique spin on Diana’s book. Maybe you two could do a mashup book or co-write something; Hamsters in Hamlet? 😛
Ha ha. Brad, you make me laugh. Isn’t the post great? I get such a kick out of the Dudes. Thanks so much for taking the time to swing by Shey’s and add to the fun. Have a wonderful day, my friend. ❤
My pleasure Diana! To the Dudes, Shey, and more fun! 😍
bring on the fun AND THE FUR
The dudes were actually well behaved today cos they were told this was part of a book tour, otherwise Diana would have been lucky to get a word in. They are murder that way. Glad you enjoyed.
LOL. I was wondering why they let me get a whole three paragraphs in without interruption. So funny. Well, they were very well behaved. I’m still laughing.
They were told. No freedom from the cages if they didn’t shut up.
Thanks Shey. They do seem rather rowdy, but good for the spirits. 😊
Rowdy? They are sheer torture. . . . . .
Fabulous review of a wonderful book.
It is a great book indeed.
Thanks, Viv. So kind of you to stop by and add your endorsement. Have a lovely day, my friend. ❤
Loved this post. This is a wonderful book. I’m glad to see it making the rounds. Best wishes, Diana. Thank you for hosting, Shehanne.
A pleasure to host Diana. The dudes were well warned their little slots on this one were limited. Glad you liked the post.
I really enjoyed the dudes. 🙂
We won’t tell them. They will be insufferable….
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Thanks for dropping by Shey’s, Staci. I’m delighted to be here with this talented writer and her entourage. I appreciate your lovely support. Have a great day. ❤
Listen YOU are the talented one. And it is great to host you. xxxxxxxx
Nice to meet you (virtually), Shey. Diana wrote an amazing review of your book over on her blog. Clicking over!
She did. That one was a treasure for me. She writes wonderful reviews actually and her reading and writing powers amaze me. But wonderful to meet you too Jacquie xx
I’m delighted that you enjoyed my review of Lady Fury, Jacqui. It’s such a great read. I think you’ll love it. And thanks for dropping in on the tour. Ease into blogging slowly so you don’t lose the vacation glow. Have a wonderful day. 😀
First off I love Diana’s capture of you Shey and I too love your whimsical fun with your critters too. Curious if the hamsters show up in your love novels too… 😹.. would be a good twist I’d say.. And your review of Diana who we all know and love’s book is creative just like your stories and so well thought out. If this doesn’t make sales skyrocket, I’m not sure what will…
Nice job you two.
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You are very kind. I love how Diana creates this huge canvas and then gives her characters aspirations, goals etc we can all identify with. But she also gives us characters we can identify with. Smiling er the hamsters. I try to make it a point to at least mention the word hamster in each book. But in the Writer and the Rake which had modern bits in it cos it was a timeslip one, the heroine’s ex kept hamsters. So they get their kind of guest appearance.
All true and I so agree with you. You are most creative with a wonderful heart and gifted writer. I love that you have a theme and thread them in. So wonderful❣️
That’s so kind. Truly. I f8ind it’s quite a challenge getting the word Hamster in a book. Here now it is no bother x The bother is getting them to shut up. !
Thanks for the great comment, Cindy. I really wanted to sneak a hamster into The Necromancer’s Daughter, but mice were as close as I could get. Barus first learns to raise mice from the dead… directly inspired by the Dudes. I’m so glad you enjoyed my intro to Shey and her creative post here. Hugs ❤ ❤
LOl… Of course it was inspired…. They will pull that up in their next blog post.
Lol. I’m being honest. I think it was the time of the interview on your blog. Originally Barus was reanimating birds, but then I went back in and turned them into mice. 😀
You’re welcome and thanks for the laugh this morning .. hamster’s just wouldn’t cut the mustard. Now mice sounds like the right call and Barus had good friends in high places.
You did a great job on your intro for sure. xo ❤️
Brilliant. I thought about having them complain re the mice but like that they were behaving! But next blog though…
Oh, I am so looking forward to reading this book!
Hi Mike. Well, I hope you enjoy it. Shey and the Dudes put on such a great show. It really is a joy to be over here for the day. And the Dudes were very well-behaved, don’t you think? Thanks for dropping by, my friend.
Mike. The he survived the dudes Mike. Great to see you.
This was a super fun post. I found myself trying to visualize Aster’s clothing as I read different scenes. It’s fun to see an actual portrayal and aside from the color, my visualization was pretty right on. Thank you for sharing, Diana. I hope this book is flying off the shelves! Thank you, Shehanne, for hosting!
A pleasure to host her and lovely to see you Jan. I thought the gown was spot on too designwise. At the time Diana sent it I hadn’t rad the book.
Thanks for taking the time to swing by Shey’s, Jan. Her posts are always a treat. Shey’s heroines always have gorgeous gowns, so I went with Aster’s one chance to dress up. 🙂 I’m glad it matches what you pictured in your head. Have a wonderful day, my friend. Hugs.
This dude definitely gives it five paws too. A real treat to read.
Yay. xxxxx Glad the idea of the five paws is cathing.
Ha ha. Thanks, Anneli. The five paws was pretty funny. My face is getting tired of smiling over here. Have a fabulous day, my friend. ❤
Wonderful post, Shey. The book looks like a lot of fun. I’ve been working on a paper that explores how necromancers and exorcists use the same techniques, but it’s said that one is demonic the other is divine.
Great comment, Timothy. When I was doing the research for the book, I noticed the same. Many of the early attempts at necromancy were conducted by the church. It was fascinating how it transitioned into something evil from something divine (or scientific). Of course, the book is all fantasy, but the history kept me reading for days. Thanks for stopping by Shey’s and for adding to the fun. 😀
Of course, conguring spirits goes way back before exorcism as we know it. The same technics used to call the dead for Ulysses in the Odesay are the same used to call on the dead in the Old Testament. I have several manuals of ancient witchcraft. I suppose someone not knowing what I had them for might think I was a necromancer.
Lol. Be careful not to follow the directions too closely. 🙂 Honestly, they must be fascinating.
For sure. Necromancers, who some considered evil, had to be right with God in order to protect themselves from the spirits they conjured.
Timothy you never fail to amaze me actually. I can well believe that the Necromancers would have to protect themselves from what they conjured. So glad you enjoyed the post. .
OMG!! I loved this so much, Shey. Between you and Diana, you’ve created a stunning image of the gown based on traditional hanfu Chinese clothing. The dudes are looking good too! Diana, I read Lady Fury on your recommendation and she is every good as you said. LOVE this post, Shey. Huge hugs to both of you. 🌹 🌹
Thanks for the wonderful comment, Colleen. I’m glad you liked the brief dive into fantasy fashion. 🙂 Isn’t hanfu clothing elegant? I tried to add a few Chinese details to the story since it’s based on Kwan-yin, and clothing was relatively easy. And I remember your review of Lady Fury. I’m so glad I nudged you in that direction. It’s a great book. Thanks for adding to the fun, my friend. ❤ ❤ ❤
The clothing is exquisite! Can you imagine the silks? I love Chinese and Japanese art. The clothes get me every time. I’m always drawn to the Indian Saree… if I had to choose, I would love to wear a saree every day. LOL!
We’re two peas in a pod, Colleen. I couldn’t agree more with the beauty of the clothing and the desire to wear it!
Love it, Diana!
My darling Colleen, Diana did the image of the gown. I just have to be like the dudes here and go SOB SOB SOB I can’t claim credit. BUT I do have a few Indian sarees, there you go. Wonderful to see you and thank you for the lovely words. I treasure your review of Fury. It was wonderful xxxxxxxx
You write amazing characters, Shey. I will have to add some of your other books to my TBR pile. 🧡
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx yu are very kind. ‘Difficult’ is the word I’d use xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxLOL
Wow, loving the gown illustration! The mix of visuals and review of this book creates such a compelling post. 🙂
Thanks for the visit and comment, Jaya. Shey and the Dudes are wonderful hosts and I love visiting with them (even when the Dudes interrupt. (They were on their best behavior today). And Shey wrote a beautiful review for which I’m incredibly grateful. Have a wonderful day.
We wis well warned…
Love
The duds
Lol.
Isn’t the gown illustration lovely, Jaya. Nice to meet you and thank for the equally lovely comment. Diana, you are very kind x
A terrific review. Shehanne. Fun post as well. Congratulations to Diana
Thanks for the visit, John. Shey and the Dudes create a unique post, and I’m so pleased with her review. Have a wonderful day, and I’ll see you at your place on Wednesday for more fun. 🙂
Yes indeed.
the review was well deserved x
John, thank you x
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Five paws – woohoo! That’s funny you mentioned how Aster is pretty dirty for most of the story – that thought also occurred to me while I was reading it. A beautiful dress you created, Shehanne – thanks for hosting!
One deserves a nice dress after all that. xxxxxx Thanks for coming by
Yeah, poor Aster is a mess for most of the book. It was nice to clean her up for a month or two and put her in some beautiful clothes. Thanks for visiting and checking out Shey’s lovely review. I won’t ever complain about 5 paws. 😀
Okay, I haven’t read the book, but will be starting it next week.
I’m so happy that the image of Aster’s gown is not exact, because I intend to draw it.
So, this blog tour is extensive! I read about “Lady Fury” on Diana’s blog. Love Lady Fury! Love the Lady Fury Hamstah Diana put together!
My head spins.
Diana! The way this blog tour is going, you may never have to write another book again. (kidding, but you sure have a lot of blog pals!)
Shey, I would rave about you, but this is about the most fabulous Diana. I want to say she’s a peach, but I’m sure she is sick of that pun.
Love to both! xoxo
Oh, good. I’m so excited that you’ll be drawing a gown, Resa. Aster gets to dress up for a short while, and it was so fun to envision and write about all that flowing silk. I’m glad you enjoyed Lady Furry Hamstah and her chic red dress. I just giggled the whole time I made that. Lady Fury is such a great book. I hope you enjoy meeting Aster, my friend. Take your time. I’m just over the moon that you’re giving it a try. Hugs. ❤ ❤
She draws the most amazing gown. I have all her images framed. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Again for you kind words Diana. x
Resa is incredible talented, and a wonderfully kind person as well. ❤
And so generous with her time. She’s amazing x
Absolutely. 😀
It is indeed about Diana, which is why the dudes had their whiskers trimmed!!!! They don’t do book trous. Yes they ask authors here but they don’t paw print for any BUT in this case they made an exception. Also frankly? Nowt worse than you have a guest and then everyone goes on about you. Guests start feeling they should just exit stage left. That was also partly why i didn’t put the image of Furry up. She sent it but then I thought the dudes will start whining and moaning and drivel on for frames, So I took it down again. But I will get using it at some point soon. With Splendor Hamstah obvi.xxxxxx for your lovely words.
… not that the dudes rule you, or in anyway affect your responses.
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Still, I adore them, and know they play an important part…? 🤔
I need to take up Cossack dancing. Then, I can be equal to them.
LOL…. omg, they are here forever!
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I think we should all take up cossack dancing. Mind you it looks hard on the legs!
Great review Shey…..I’m halfway through the book and loving every moment of it!!
It’s excellent actually . Great to see you Kirt.
Thanks for stopping by Shey’s, Kirt. She’s a wonderful host and it’s always a blast to be here. I’m thrilled that you’re enjoying the book. Thanks so much for taking the time to read. Have a wonderful day.
D.Wallace!!! You are too kind. Though it does feel like party time right now. x
It does feel like party time. Lol. Never a dull moment at your place.
The Necromancer’s Daughter is a five-paws reads, little dudes! Fun post.:-)
It is indeed xxx
Thanks for the 5-paws endorsement, Priscilla. Shey always delivers a lively post and The Dudes crack me up. Glad you enjoyed the visit. 🙂
As a dedicated tomboy, I’m not qualified to judge a beautiful dress, but Aster’s gown is stunning! With her honesty and kind spirit, it’s no wonder she won the respect of the king.
Wonderful review, Dudes!
Wi hiv ower moments…
The duds xxxx
I grew out of my princess stage decades ago, Jacquie, and it’s a rare day that I change out of my pajamas. Lol. After weeks in the woods, it was fun to put Aster in something clean. Thanks so much for stopping by Shey’s and for the fun comment. Huge hugs, my friend ❤
I love how Diana has introduced Aster’s attire in the book–and the Dudal commentary, of course. I thought one of them was holding a chainsaw, but it turned out to be a guitar. Whew!
Yes that is Donovan… He sings…. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
He’s what Christy B would call a hamster if she had one…. apparently, according to them.
Much more appropriate for a hamster than wielding a chainsaw!
Oh…they once had this war with this group of Russian hamsters who appeared one day and took over and the dudes had bazzookas and everything. The gingerbread house got blown to bits after one backfired, so then they decided to sue for peace and Bobby Bub agreed to marry this Russian hamster, Olga..it is where the cossack stuff comes from. Then he got back in the repaired gingerbread house and locked the door on her. So a chainsaw ain’t that daft.
Oh, no, not the Russian hamster mob!! Time to go to the mattresses!!!
Yep…they sailed in with this hamster called the General. ..
Ha ha ha. Your comment about the chainsaw almost had me spitting my coffee. Lol. Yes, much better that it’s a guitar. Thanks for swinging by, Liz. 🙂 Hugs.
You’re welcome, Diana! I considered making a labored pun about shredding, but thought better of it.
I think Shey’s blog brings out the fun in everyone.
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Loved seeing Diana’s book here and the fashion talk about Aster’s clothes. Looks like the dudes enjoyed themselves. LOL Hugs xxx
Lovely to see YOU here xxxx
Hugs xxx
I couldn’t resist some gown-talk, Debby, since Shey’s characters are always (usually) beautifully attired. And I’m so honored that the Dudes were on their best behavior. Have a lovely day, my friend. ❤
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Two of my fave authors at once? What more could I ask for. I’m so incredibly impressed with your imaginations and abilities to bring it all together and make for delightful reading. I truly enjoyed this. And the Dudes…what can I say ( I have to say something or face the wrath). Love them. Thanks you two. ❤️
Lol. They were very well behaved cos they were ‘telt’. And here are you my fav poet. xxx
Ahhh, that’s so sweet and you’re so clever, I love the Dude’s! xxxx
and they love you xxxxxxx
A wonderful comment, Holly. Shey and the Dudes put up a great post with some guaranteed fun. I get such a kick out of it, and my face gets sore from all the smiling at the cheery comments. Good idea to stay on the hamstahs’ good side! ❤ ❤ ❤
I couldn’t agree more, a delightful interview, I always appreciate a heads up on these great books. Smiling big here too. 😊❤️
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Fab post, Shey, and a beautifully written review for what sounds like an enticing book. I congratulate you, Diana. The battle between Good and Evil is an eternal source of wonder and a trigger for so much creativity. I wish you great success. And respect to you, Shey, for keeping the dudes trussed up and tongues tied. I love them thar furry critters!
Awwwwwww I had to keep them in order cos I’d signed up for Diana’s book tour–as opposed to just inviting her here. It’s not something I do but she is so supportive of other authors, I added my name So they had to behave. LOL. xxxxxx
Mah them there Katie, The feelin’ is mutual
Love
LaVille….
BB LaVille,
You is irresistible! And we’ll always have Paris ….. xx
Ain’t that the time you nevah turned up…….
La Ville.
Thanks, Kate, for the lovely comment. Human nature with all its complexities and contradictions provides endless inspiration for stories, doesn’t it? We need only add a touch of imagination. I’ve had tons of fun here at Shey’s, and I’m delighted that you stopped by. 🙂
Great review, Shehanne, and a fabulous post as well. Big hugs to the Dudes, and I hope they’ve recovered from their scare. And congratulations to Diana!
xxxx for the lovely comment. It is a great book. About a journey in more ways than one actually.
A fun presentation for Diana’s wonderful book, Shehanne, and it’s nice to meet you. She also wrote an excellent review on your book and it is great to meet The Dudes, too. Congrats again to Diana! ❤️
Thanks for stopping by Shey’s, Lauren. I’m delighted that you connected and got to meet the Dudes. And I’m glad you enjoyed my review of Lady Fury. It’s a great read. Thanks for adding to the fun today. Hugs.
Nice to meet you too Lauren. The dudes run the blog not me so i am glad you enjoyed. They were very well behaved for them I must say. It was a pleasure to host Diana, she is so helpful to everyone else, not to mention, a great writer. And I love her Fury review.
Hi Shehanne, I’m glad Diana is introducing us to your blog. Your books look like they are all sorts of fun.
Conversely, I’m glad you hosted Diana. I love this story and love Diana:)
Sandra that is very kind of you. Diana is so ceaselessly supportive of other writers, not to mention a great writer herself, I broke my rule on signing for a book tour! (Just so many experiences in the past where an author seemed to think it was enough to drop their blurb and buy links off, so all authors are generally invited cos I know they won’t do that. ) I knew she’d do a post and reply to every comment. My books are full of flawed and difficult people–lol– who do tend to create mayhem.
Every visit and comment is a gift of someone’s time, Shey. I’m more than willing to respond to every one. And you make it extra fun. ❤
I feel that re time too, Diana, and I got annoyed re my lovely followers taking that time and not even getting an acknowledgement. I also don’t think it’s enough just to drop the blurb and buy links. I mean anyone can do that!! And that is what so many of these book tours often consist of. For a while a few years back I’d get emails from companies running book tours–charging royally for it too-asking for a slot. I try to be supportive, to give something back but I had enough and made it my rule to ask authors I’d got to know who I could see interacted, had a good sense of fun and could give me a blog post or answer some questions for the dudes to maul over. I knew when you had your sign up on your blog that you’d be great cos I’d had you here already and you are xxx
Good morning, Sandra. Thanks so much for swinging by Shey’s to meet her promotion team. Lol. Her posts are a riot, and I think you’d enjoy her books. You’re two of my favorite romance authors, and your work shows the vast range of possibilities within the genre. Never a dull moment between the pages. Thanks for the lovely comment too, and for all your support over the tour. Hugs.
And you are my fav fantasy author. I must get to Sandra’s books. I am up for no dull moments.
My favs so far are Montana Shootist and Mateo’s Law, but they’re all great fun.
Bravo Dudes! A lovely interview with Diana Peach. I loved the wording of that particular scene.
Lovely to see Robbie and thank you for visiting right now . Greatly appreciated xxx
Thanks for stopping by Shey’s, Robbie, and I’m delighted you enjoyed that scene. I loved dressing Aster up for a change. It’s always a pleasure to hang out with Shey and the hamstahs; they were on their best behavior this time. Have a wonderful day, my friend. I know I will because your book arrived today!
It is a pleasure to have you here Diana. x
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That is great, Diana. I hope you enjoy it. It’s nice sometimes to revisit our childhood selves by reading a book for children.
I had to run out this morning, but I plan to read it this afternoon. 🙂
Excellent introduction and review for a novel that looks fascinating🌺🌹🌺
Thanks so much for stopping by at Shey’s, Luisa. It’s always a party over here with the Dudes, and Shey had them on their best behavior. I’m glad the book piqued your interest. Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
It is I who thank you for this very kind reply. I wish you a wonderful weekend too💐
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Luisa, lovely to see you. Just got in from partying anywhere today but on the hills with my fav cousin and his wife. (We usually do a hillwalk each month but the weather has turned. And actually after last months’ where we were lucky to escape with our lives, I was glad to meet again… ) Wonderful to see you when you’ve been away yourself fro much linger than a day. x
Thank you very much for your kind reply and for the warm welcome back 💕
Just clicked “buy” on kindle. I mean, if the Dude’s are giving it 5 paws then I’m in! Can’t wait to dive into what I know will be a Peachy read! xox
Thanks for starting my day with a laugh and a happy dance, Pam. What a great comment. The Dudes honored me with their five-paws endorsement of Shey’s review, and as usual, her place is loaded with fun. Wishing you a wonderful weekend and Happy Reading. 😀
Thanks, D. Wallace and best of luck with the book!💃🏻😘♥️
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My lady Pam… you are always one in a million, truly. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Not long back in from a fun day out with my big, wee cuz and his wife. Unlike last time where it was spent being chased by bulls, this was more pub based.. x
Oh no. I’m glad you escaped with your lives this time. Never a dull moment in your neck of the woods… or hills.
It was largely my fault. Pathfinding is not my forte…. The best bit before the herd of cows and bulls bit was when we’d already been walking miles and hours I looked back and saw the monolith thing we’d been aiming for miles BEHIND us………as we nobly plodded on to this tower thing that felt like it was on a string.
Lol. So you got a longer walk than planned. Not a bad thing in my mind. I’m intrigued by the monolith thing. Someday when I get to Scotland my itinerary is going to include: castles, ruins, monolith things, and auld pubs.
Some ‘walks’ have a bit of interest which is quite nice, as opposed just being a hill, or a trail–ruins castles, deserted hamlets. This was something to do with some astronomer and a bit off the beaten track as in it was an additional bit to quite a known walking place. we’d done previously with them . Like that we chose it to finish up walking season, the advantage being that we didn’t fancy a long drive into the Angus Glens. Like the glen may only be 40 miles away but that 40 miles takes an hour and a half to drive. And also the glen we would have done there, Loch Lee ironically would have taken hours…..LOL. Hopefully find the monolith and also get to Loch Lee another time. I think your itinerary sounds braw actually!
There’s so much to explore, we’re trying to have a theme or two. And stop at the pubs along the way. Hopefully a week to explore Scotland, a week in Ireland and a week in England. It won’t be enough time, but it’s a good start.
Oh it will be great. Plenty guid pubs in them all actually!
I know. I’ve started my research and marking my maps. 🙂
Fabulous. Truly. Now listen, AND I am not taking over. If you want to run your Scottish one past me, and it is entirely up to you, I can let you know of any potential pitfalls. Truly this is cos, a few years back one of my US Author pals came here and like that hired a car. Straight off she was planning on driving from Edinburgh down to Lindisfarne, then up to Inverness on the same half day basically, cos in the States on the big roads that distance was doable. SO I explained to her re our roads and how that was in do way do-able. Anyway day one ended with her messaging me and asking how the hell did we manage to survive. . .
LOL. I’d be happy to run tit by you! I’ve taken a guess at the “must see” places, and “should see” places, but the internet is only so useful and tends to focus on the big touristy sites while skipping the hidden gems. I’m still a bit away from having it pulled together, but I’ll send it off when I’ve done my best. Then you can cut it to pieces and make recommendations. I’d love that!
xxxxxxxxx The net DOES focus on the big touristy sites. I didn’t like to say but I didn’t have to–love yah even more now. I mean when folks say castles, it tends to be of the stately home variety as opposed to any with history in every stone, often attached to really nice, hidden gem places too. So I am here if you want to ask anything. xx
Will do. I’m not interested in the stately castle homes to be honest. I much prefer the ruins and hills where the land still holds the memories of all who walked there. Those places are magical.
Me too. So you let me know what you are thinking eventually and I will give them a memoires rating x
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Ah, but there’s so many stories in being chased by bulls!!😂😘♥️
Indeed Pam. This one involved a handy passing mountain, and much talking in memes of the … Shey had never thought it was possible for anyone to haul themselves up a five foot drop with the help of a few blades of grass but…variety. And it took hours. But hey we had such banter and a laugh and kept our calm.
That’s why you’re my hero! ;0)
Awwwwww. Hell, we just said, no point doing anything else. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Most intresting story and thought provoking too,dear shehannemoore!!Thanks for introducing about this book.❣️🙏🏻❣️
Glad you enjoyed the post, my friend. Diana is a wonderful support to other writers, so I wanted to have her over here. Lovely to see you x
I am regarded to dear Diana.❣️🙏🏻❣️most welcome,dear!!❤️🙏🏻❤️
Thank you for taking the time to stop by Shey’s and check out the book. She (and the Dudes) always make it wonderfully entertaining. Have a fabulous day, and if you decide to try the book, I hope you enjoy the read. 🙂
Wonderful review, Shey. I loved the quotes about Aster’s gown and the graphic of the gown. That is some gown, Diana. It’s interesting how I’ve read reviewers of this novel and also wrote one myself and all have a different take on it. All positive and glorious!
You had a wonderful review too, Carol. I read it. It is quite a book. The characters are wonderful. Good to see you. x
Shey wrote a wonderful review (as did you), Carol, and I loved the 5-paws endorsement from the hamstahs. It is interesting to see what parts interested or moved different readers. I like that there was lots to think about or notice. It’s such a compliment. Have a wonderful week and Happy Writing!
Your book is a big canvas book, inhabited by well fleshed out, ‘real’ characters, the themes are ones we can all identify with xxxx
Shey, you have sold me on this wonderful book. I hope you are smiling xxxx
Awww Gary, you are epic, so you are. Diana is such a great support to writers. And this is epic stuff. Hope you and Hawklad are good x
Thanks for the lovely comments, Shey. I just need to keep stopping by! Lol. You have wonderful followers, that’s for sure. ❤ ❤ ❤
I love my followers. They are always so supportive. AND also wonderful bloggers, writers, artists, photographers, musicians snap shots of life followers. I am always so grateful for the time they take and the welcome they give guests xxxxxx Ps I mean every word of my comments xxxxxx
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, Gary. That’s so kind of you to pick up the book. I think you made Shey smile, but you definitely got me grinning over here. Thank you and I hope you enjoy a few hours of magic. 😀
he did indeed.
Bonjour mes amis, amies SHEHANNE
Bonjour mes amis, amies
Je vous envoie un petit écris pour que vous commenciez bien votre journée
Avec une grosse pensée heureuse
Oubliez tout les petits défauts de la journée d’hier
Avancez sur du concret
La lumière du jour saura vous guider
Belle journée à vous, vos proches enfants
Bise BERNARD
Bernard, Diana beat me to it. Thank you my friend for the lovely message. xx
Thanks for the greeting and wish for a nice day, Bernard. Hoping the same for you. 😀
Where is their mischief? I’m sure they are misbehaving. It’s the holidays. 🙂
Oh they will get apost very soon. Just been really hectic here the last wee while BUT they will be back. xxxxxxxx you 9PS, this is what they need to know they are appreciated.)
Thanks. 🙂 They are more than appreciated. They are adored. 🙂
Aww….. that is so kind x
I’m looking forward to a bit of hamster holiday mischief too. I’m glad to hear there’s some on the way!
😀 There’s nothing the little adorables to bring on good cheer.
Aww… There will be I promise you both. I have been busy getting the Christmas Decs up. Yes all 8 trees of them. Mere bagatelles alongside relaying the study floor and helping the family 3 days a week, oh and tearing a few chunks of hair out editing my new book. These critters need to learn to write. I mean it honestly is time they had some consideration that way. But there, they’d just whine and moan. But, talking ‘decks’ of a different kind, I will get a post up over the next week, i am so touched by your words. xxxx.
8 trees!? I have one and it doesn’t have a single decoration yet. Poor tree. Lol. Yes, those hamsters are spoiled. I hope they at least give you good ideas for posts and books. 🙂 And great to hear there’s a new book coming out. Yay!
Three of these are big trees , the rest are a mix of medium and small. And to be fair one you just plug in and it lights up. I like to spread them around. But I got finished today so that’s fine. I have been working on the follow up to Destiny, it is Gil Wryson’s story. xxxx
Oh, how fun. I’m looking forward to it!
Most intresting book ofD.Wallace Peach-“The Necromencer’s Daughter”.I am eager to read that book.very well written,dear shenanemmore!!Love you❤️❤️❤️❤️