Not only is garnet a beautiful stone, there is a depth and richness to it that allows it to be versatile and wearable, Plus, it's my birth stone. Garnet has been used by warriors, travelers, and royalty for protection and strength for a very long time. Ancient Egyptians wore Garnet as a symbol vitality and life. Garnets were embedded into the armor and shields of medieval Crusaders, believing the stone would guide safely home.

West Philly's Emily Wilson, who penned a highly acclaimed translation of the epic poem in 2017, is having a big summer.

Photo by adrian vieriu on Pexels.com Joy. Abundanc. Self-confidence. Those are the properties one associates with yellow Topaz. And although Tops comes in many colors, my favorite has always been of this hue. That's not to say blue Topaz or Pink, Green, or Clear Topaz aren't gorgeous and have lovely applications in various jewels. It's jut the honey colored ones are my preferred ones.

If you haven't gone to my page or group to like, comment, or share the post with the bracelets picture, you are going to be missing out. Today is the last day for this month. But once these bracelets are on their way to their new owners, I will post a new picture of the next gift to be given as I start my release schedule.

Photo by Abdul Matloob on Pexels.com Purple is the color of royalty. Of the Papacy. It resonates deep within us. Making the stone Amethyst sought after as a jewel for adornment. But this stone is more than just pretty. Amethyst have properties which make is an essential member of any collection. Ritual use in meditations is key to unlocking its properties.

I peeped these on my Dawn Patrol FB Page as a teaser. I had planned on only giving one away and saving the other two for later. But now, I am not so sure. I *might* give them all away. No matter was happens, the season for giveaways is beginning. As I gear up to start releasing new titles this year, I want to CELEBRATE.

Page listing charity donation sites for my birthday, May 1st

You guys... I made the decision to start releasing Jewels of the OtherKind EARLY since I got my rights back for Night Blind back. I am tentatively slating the release date for May 1st. Starting the new quarter of the year by celebrating the beginning of the saga. This all means that y'all are going to start getting snippets and other little tidbits about the characters and Terran, the Earth-like world they live on.

Jewels of the OtherKind Y'all, I hadn't planned on revealing the covers for the gorgeous OtherKind series, but... but... but... I got my right back for NIGHT BLIND early! Night blind is the second Prequel in the OtherKind series. Along with FARSEEN, these two novellas begin the saga of the OtherKInd. These novellas focus on the witches of the OtherKind.

Photo by Galt Couture on Pexels.com Sapphires bring luck and prosperity to their wearers. The precious stone has long been thought of as a noble gem as well. Its association with devotion and self-control and aiding the mind to expel unwanted thoughts are all reasons for this connection. This voyage into the stratosphere of upper thoughts can be facilitated by the star sapphire.

OMG... OMG... OMG... I got my rights back EARLY on Night Blind. that means both Prequels to the Jewels of the OtherKind are back in my possession and stable. And that means I will start releasing this books later this year. WOOHOO!!! The book is up on Kindle Unlimited right now. Don't know how long it's going to stay there. …

Rubies are gorgeous and have been known to be coveted by many. They are considered a precious stone. And have been featured widely in important pieces of jewelry. Their color ranges from pale pinks to deep, dark crimsons. Rubies are a powerful stone for those seeking to make a positive impact in and on their world by promoting courage, joy, leadership qualities and self-awareness.

Yellow Jasper is a healing stone. It heals your inner self. Its properties help clear up confusion and self-doubt. Setting the stage for insight and some inner clarity. Because it helped attain personal clarity and insight, it was often seen as a stone of good luck. Personally, I think once you've cleared away the cobwebs and gained a focused mind, luck creates itself.

I've got the preorder up for HIP CHECK. The way Amazon is, I had to set out the release date pretty far. Sorry! That's not the real release date. It'll be released much sooner than it says. I put it up anyway, though, because I need to know which covers to use. And I want YOU to help decide. So, please click on the book you like the best!

It's been a crazy last few months. I had some real issues trying to get my account verified. This is a new requirement that Amazon is rolling out to help stop identity theft or some such. Only... there is no way to manually go around the system if the system isn't working. Like it wasn't for me. The program did NOT like my Alaska driver's license for some reason.

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Photo by hatice genç on Pexels.com Witches are represented by the color green. Which makes so much sense. They are of the earth, the ground, the world, the soil, the growth, and all that is centered in the earth. They make things grow, make things dies, are generally tethered to the life cycle of birth, death, rebirth. It's super arbitrary that I picked Jade as the first of the green stones which will represent both the idea and the species of OtherKind presented in the order they should be released.