❄️A Word From A Wintry Witch❄️
Feb 15, 2024 4:00 pm
I regret to inform you that C.L. Carhart has been sick all week, so she asked me to write to you instead. She gave me a list of topics to mention—a limited-time giveaway, a "fantasy binge" event in Kobo Plus, and a pair of books that describe magic far differently than my personal experience....
But I suppose fantasy versions of our world work in their own unique ways, so who am I to question the existence of werewolves or warlocks? 🔮
I suppose we'd better get introductions out of the way. I'm Nelke von Wald, a snow witch hailing from a small village east of Innsbruck, Austria. Apparently I'm also the main character in C.L. Carhart's forthcoming book, Gift of Snow, which doubtless means I'm in for a wild ride. And maybe a touch of romance too?
Personally I can't figure out why C.L. Carhart decided to put my story at the end of her Elemental Bloodlines series, when my best friend's story is the prequel. Does she have trouble organizing a series in chronological order? 🤨 If she'd been to secretarial school, or Gift of Snow would be Book 1 right after Gift of Air.
But I suppose fiction authors are always a little strange....
My Story...So Far
I'm not sure how much C.L. Carhart has told you about me, but if you've read Gift of Air, then you know the tragic fate of Ilsa's sister and our quest to speak out against her murder in our village and in Innsbruck.
(If you haven't read all the juicy details yet, you can get Gift of Air for free at your favorite retailer and start reading right now: https://books2read.com/ebgiftofair)
Naturally the priests on the Teuton Council of Innsbruck didn't appreciate our efforts to shine light upon injustice perpetuated against witches. Several of them devised a plot to get Ilsa either married off or committed to the asylum, and we all know what came of that. You might remember that once all the drama died down, my goal was to move to Wels and attend secretarial school. Because despite my hopes of someday becoming a wife and mother, I don't want to be dependent on my family's charity if no man catches my interest.
Well.
Literally the day I arrived in Wels, I met a striking young man who claims earth as his element. His name is Tobias Börtlein, and for some reason my elemental magic grew infatuated with him instantly. Slightly embarrassing, but at least he seems just a bit intrigued by me in return. 😊
Take a look at the cover art for Gift of Snow, courtesy of J. L. Wilson Designs. Isn't Tobias positively charming? I haven't seen him with horns yet, but I suppose that'll happen at some point soon. And I can hardly wait to see what sort of magic we can create together!
Of course there's all sorts of corruption going on with the Teuton Council of Wels, and the Keyholder is obsessed with preserving Teuton bloodlines to the extreme. The rumors say he runs a brothel to breed unmarried witches. And his daughter is attending secretarial school alongside me, which makes me wonder if she's there to lure people like me into the Keyholder's trap. 😬
I'm not sure where C.L. Carhart envisions my story's end, but I hope Tobias and I figure out how to dismantle the Keyholder's web and improve life for the Teutons of Wels. We should all find out by this time next month, and I don't know about you, but I can hardly wait!
Especially since Tobias and I haven't kissed yet.... 💕
Instagram & Kobo Plus Events
Valentine’s Day just got a lot more exciting! Along with half price candy, you can join 35+ romance authors in a giveaway that will sweep you off your feet. Enter before February 18th by following the authors on Instagram for a chance to win 1 of 3 Amazon gift cards. Click on the graphic to enter.
(C.L. Carhart told me she's entered & followed a big batch of authors, so now it's your turn! No newsletter signup required for this one. 🤩)
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Other Books You Might Like
The two books C.L. Carhart wants me to share with you today are 99¢ each, and the werewolf one is on sale for just a couple more days. That means if you're a deal hunter, it's time to act! Take a peek at the covers and the blurbs, and if either story ignites a spark of interest, you know what to do. 😃
He's too much trouble.
When Vi picks Leland Rowe up after he's spent a night in a jail cell, she knows he's trouble. He's the last man she wants as a bodyguard. But her coven leader insists. Their coven needs protection and Rowe is the man for the job. One thing's certain, she won't fall for the infuriating shifter. He's riding the edge of danger and dancing with a death wish. He can't be her mate.
She's a brazen witch.
Rowe's wolf stands at attention the second he sees Vi, and that's not the only thing standing. She makes him feel things he's never felt before, and though she riles him up, he wants to leave his mark on her. Forever. He's seen two of his packmates meet their mates. Is it his turn?
He'll never have a chance to find out if he can't keep her safe from a rival coven. Rowe is no match against magic, but he'll find a way to do the job. No matter the cost. He's finally found someone worth living for, but he'll have to risk it all to keep her.
A Vengeful God. An army of evil warlocks. An inexperienced witch, the world's only hope...
Kaira's life was going according to plan until the death of her mother revealed a world-shattering secret. She was a witch.
To save the world, Kaira’s going to have to find the sisters she didn’t know existed with powers she doesn’t know how to use.
Leif, the driven coven leader, rescues her from the warlocks trying to kill her. Their spark is instant. He’ll teach her how to be a witch if they don’t let their romance get in the way.
Armed with her new skills, aided by her love interest Leif, Kaira embarks on a quest to find her siblings and save the world!
I'd better get going because I have to go to school today. It's about time I find out whether the Keyholder's daughter actually wants to learn how to be a secretary, or if she's trying to convince unsuspecting witches to join her father's breeding program. Ugh, I had no idea the Teuton community of Wels is so messed up!
Let's hope C.L. Carhart feels better soon so she can help me figure out how to improve the situation in this city. Not sure if I have the ability to do that, but it bothers me to imagine my peers bullied into giving up their bodies just so Teutonic magic doesn't go extinct. There has to be a better way.
It was a pleasure to meet you, and I hope you'll join Tobias and me once Gift of Snow is out in the wide world. ❄️
Sincerely,
Nelke
Get Gift of Air for free:
https://books2read.com/ebgiftofair
Elemental Bloodlines series:
https://clcarhart.com/collections/elemental-bloodlines-series-ebooks
Gift card giveaway/Instagram event:
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Kobo Plus Fantasy Binge: