Today we’re off to the pub. Author Mysti Parker has brought her cast of characters and friends with her, and she’s invited us to come along. Quick! Don’t miss out on a great night out…
An Evening with the Cast of Serenya’s Song, #3: Sebastian
Setting: The Wasted Witch
Enjoying your ale? Looks like business is good tonight. Which makes it good for me, too. You probably know who I am, but for formality’s sake, I’m Sebastian Crowe, Earl of Summerwind.
No, no, keep your seat. I think I’ll stand here a while. I’ve been away on business for a week, and I like to keep an eye on things. It’s my tavern, and my town, after all. My estate provides the grain for Barnaby’s Ale. It’s good, isn’t it?
Renny! Get my friend a refill, please.
Beautiful, isn’t she? That’s my Serenya—Renny, as we all call her, though you couldn’t tell she carries the title of Lady Crowe by watching this barmaid and entertainer act of hers. One might even think she was ungrateful for the life I’ve given her.
I agree, she seems quite content, but it’s all an act. Like all the men here, gawking at her. That’s the way of it, isn’t it? A man comes back to claim his birthright, finds a good woman, and everyone wants a piece of his wealth. I was an idiot to ever leave all this behind. I suppose I thought that’s what rich, titled young men were supposed to do—roaming the countryside, spending their inheritance as fast as they can. Luckily, I came back to Summerwind before I lost it all. I claimed what was mine, including my wife.
Renny can’t see it. She can’t see what they’re after. All she sees is the good in everyone, thinks everyone has potential. She doesn’t understand that there are those who would do her harm, who would take this tavern, take everything she’s ever known and loved away if they only knew her like I do.
See, I’m the only one who can love her as she is, the only one who can give her a real purpose and destiny. All she has to do is provide me with an heir. You’d think that would be a simple matter. A wife’s duty to her husband. But, nothing’s that simple, is it?
It’s been five years. Five long, damn years of providing for that woman, and what thanks do I get? Nothing but a wife who enjoys men undressing her with their eyes. No doubt, if I weren’t here, she’d be in someone else’s bed.
Like that wood-elf there. A little prince, isn’t he? Just waltzed over there and gave her a rose. I’ve seen enough for tonight. Excuse me, please. Have more ale—the next one’s on me.
Bax! Bring the carriage around. My wife and I have some catching up to do.
Yikes! If you want to know what happens next, grab your copy of Serenya’s Song today. You can also leave a comment below for your chance to win a Kindle or PDF copy. Winners to be drawn at the end of the tour (July 9).
Serenya’s Song
Tallenmere Book Two
by Mysti Parker
Blurb:
In the fantasy world of Tallenmere, no one ever said love was easy…
Serenya Crowe may be a half-elf commoner, but she’s no ordinary woman. With the ability to interpret dreams, and a birth defect that forces her to wear gloves, she’s endured small-town gossip and the cruelty of her husband, Sebastian, The Earl of Summerwind. All she’s ever wanted is to live a quiet life and raise a family. When she meets the new stranger in town, her world and her heart, are turned upside down.
Wood-elf Jayden Ravenwing is an ex-secret agent who wants nothing more than to forget matters of the heart. He left the bustle of Leogard and his failed marriage to make a fresh start in Summerwind. He never planned to fall in love again, especially with the enchanting Serenya Crowe.
When a strange portal opens on the Crowe property at the edge of town, Jayden is thrown into an investigation, knowing that if he fails, Serenya and everyone in Summerwind may die.
Together, he and Serenya must overcome an ancient evil, and their own inner demons, to save Summerwind and find the love they’ve always dreamed of.
Author Bio:
Mysti Parker is a full time wife, mother of three, and a writer. Her first novel, A Ranger’s Tale was published in January, 2011 by Melange Books, and is the first in a fantasy romance series. Mysti reviews speculative fiction for SQ Magazine and is the proud writer of Unwritten, a blog voted #3 for eCollegeFinder’s Top Writing Blogs award.
Links:
Email: mystiparker@yahoo.com
Twitter: @MystiParker
A Ranger’s Tale: Melange Books, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords
Serenya’s Song: Melange Books, Amazon, Barnes and Noble
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:41 am · Link
Hi. This looks just up my street .I have never read any fo your books before now I will be looking for them for sure. I love magic and this one looks like it will be fun. The heroes attitude looks like it needs adjustment which I’m sure his wife will manage just fine. Off to look for your books now.
June 22nd, 2012 at 4:50 am · Link
Hi Petula! Thanks so much for commenting! Sebastian is actually one of the villains of this book. The wood-elf he mentions at the end of his tirade is Jayden. He’s the hero, though he’ll have to go through you-know-what and back if he wants a chance with Serenya. :)
If you want to read a little from Jayden’s POV, you can drop in on him at The Wasted Witch here: http://www.thisauthorslife.blogspot.com/2012/06/mysti-parker-guest-post.html
June 22nd, 2012 at 3:55 am · Link
Welcome, Mysti. I enjoyed my glimpse into life at the Wasted Witch.
June 22nd, 2012 at 4:47 am · Link
Thanks so much for hosting me, Shelley! ~Mysti
June 22nd, 2012 at 5:15 am · Link
And I dropped by the Wasted Witch. Seb’s not very nice, is he?
Yay for groupie on tour :D
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:55 am · Link
Woot! Love my groupies! Yeah, Seb’s not in he nice boy club, that’s for sure. :)
June 22nd, 2012 at 5:21 am · Link
Hi Mysti,
I am about 20 pages away from finishing your book and I have to say it’s FANTASTIC! You pulled me in on page one and I have been hooked ever since. I can’t wait to see how it ends.
Anna
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:56 am · Link
Yay! So glad you’re enjoying it, Anna! Thanks so much for commenting!!
June 22nd, 2012 at 5:36 am · Link
Mysti,
So, now we meet the infamous Sebastian Crowe. He is a real piece of work. Full of himself and insensitive to… well to anyone but himself.
Loved the post and meeting this character.
TJ
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:01 am · Link
I see Seb didn’t sway you to his way of thinking, TJ :) But thanks for listening to his side of things.
June 22nd, 2012 at 6:35 am · Link
Interesting. It’s always cool to see the world through the eyes of the antagonist. It shows why they do what they do. (At least it does of the characters are well written, which yours always are.)
Thanks for the glimpse!
–j–
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:02 am · Link
Thanks for stopping in, J and thanks for the compliment!!
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:30 am · Link
I enjoyed reading this from Sebastian’s POV. For a villain, he’s still pretty hot. (Old, not dead, ya know).
Serenya’s Song was a page-turner all the way.
Hey, it’s nice being a groupie at my age. I still want a mug.
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:04 am · Link
Sexy villains are the best, aren’t they? And you’re never too old to be a groupie! My groupies are the best! Love you all!!
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:42 am · Link
The more I read about Sebastian the less I like him. ;)
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:30 am · Link
Jack, as Seb would say of your dislike of him: “That’s neither here nor there. But I can make life very uncomfortable for my enemies.”
Hee Hee. Thanks for being my groupie!!
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:27 am · Link
Oh Sebastian, you’re a villain we love to hate! Serenya’s Song rocks!
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:23 pm · Link
Sebastian: “Love and hate–they’re just opposite sides of the same coin. Have a few drinks and you might see things differently.”
Thanks for commenting, Lindsey. I do think Seb is my favorite villain so far.
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:56 pm · Link
Love the blurb and the peek into the Wasted Witch. For a villain, Sebastian sounds cool. Very tempting snippet!
June 23rd, 2012 at 6:03 am · Link
Hiya Tamsyn! Sebastian is my favorite villain yet. He became much more complex than I thought he would. Thank you for commenting!!
June 23rd, 2012 at 7:14 am · Link
That was a great excerpt to get us wanting more from this book. Thanks for sharing that with us. I haven’t read anything by you up till now, but I know I will soon.
June 23rd, 2012 at 7:39 am · Link
Hiya Mary! Thanks so much for commenting. Have a great weekend!
June 23rd, 2012 at 6:16 pm · Link
Ooh, a half elf commoner. This sounds good.
‘Lo, Ms. Shelley.
June 24th, 2012 at 7:06 am · Link
Thanks for commenting, Sandra!! Have a great weekend!
June 26th, 2012 at 1:13 pm · Link
Great excerpt, good sounding book. You may do a tour stop at my blog if you like.
June 26th, 2012 at 2:48 pm · Link
Thanks so much for commenting Adele. I just might take you up on that!