Made From Magic:
An Avonridge Novel
A contemporary woman named Marissa, bordering on middle age, is bored and tired of her uninspired life. She looks forward to the Renaissance Faire every year, but this year something is different. This year, when Marissa steps through the gates into the fantasy world of knights and damsels, jesters and wizards, this year the atmosphere is electric. Conspiratorial winks and head nods, including her as if she were a starring character in this wonderful charade, flit all around her as she strolls along the concourse. Before she can truly comprehend what is happening, Marissa is swept up into a magical world of true Renaissance wizardry.
Unbeknownst to her, Marissa is the heir to the crown of Avonridge, a medieval kingdom that requires her presence. In the days that follow, she is trained in the art of sword-play by a very mysterious knight who hides his face with a black, leather mask. When she leaves the familiarity of the Renaissance Faire grounds, she travels through field and forest to the castle of Avonridge to claim her throne. This journey, however, is not a stroll through the Faire concourse. This journey is fraught with traps, magic and wizards. And this journey is only the first step in claiming the throne of Avonridge.
Pharaoh's Lightning
Kelly’s assignment for the newspaper is to get photographs of King Tut. Not just photos of his mummy or sarcophagus, but of the long-dead pharaoh in the flesh. It seems he has grown tired of death and decided to rise and walk around Egypt in search of his lost love.
When Kelly arrives, the pharaoh’s attention is turned solely to her. He appears when she is alone, and disappears right before her eyes. While investigating, Kelly discovers she is the exact image of Tutankhamen’s concubine. Could Kelly really be the reincarnation of the pharaoh’s lover? Could he be searching for Kelly to bring her back to Ancient Egypt with him? Will Kelly survive long enough to get the pictures?