A Universe of Possibility by Christine Amsden, author of Kaitlin's Tale
Inside the Book:
Title: Kaitlin's Tale
Author: Christine Amsden
Release Date: May 16, 2016
Publisher: Twilight Times Books
Genre: Urban Fantasy/Pararnormal Romance
A Universe of
Possibility
As a writer of fantasy and paranormal tales, readers often
ask: Do you believe in magic? Are there really psychics, clairvoyants, ghosts,
or similar otherwordly phenomenons going on around us? I've even been asked if
I myself am a psychic or if any of my stories are based on personal experience.
The short answer to all of the above is: No.
I may be a dreamer, but I'm also a pragmatist. I enjoy the
escapism of fantasy, but I haven't lost touch with reality. And in the real
world I have seen no evidence that would lead me to believe in paranormal
phenomena. Call me Scully, if you like.
But like Scully, I'm not close-minded, I'm skeptical and
analytical. You think you can read minds? What am I thinking? And none of that,
“I'm getting something … it begins with an 'N'… “ Nonsense. You must be
thinking of nonsense. :)
I double-majored in computer science and psychology in
school. Both of these majors were scientifically based, and psychology helped
me to understand people – especially myself. I'm the kind of person who longs
for the mystical, but who won't take anything on blind faith.
A few years ago, while doing some research that led into the
Cassie Scot series, I read about New Age religions, including Wicca. I found
some of their ideas interesting, and in their way no more strange than anything
a mainstream Christian believes. Their “spells” reminded me of prayers, and
many of the most successful ones made me think of the psychology of self-affirmation.
I wrote such a “spell,” meditated upon it for weeks, and in the end I made a
positive change to my own life. It wasn't exactly magic, but it left me feeling
powerful and in-tune with the universe.
There is a big universe out there. I know and understand
little of it; the entire human race knows and understands little of it. One
day, I hope, we'll meet a real “alien” and it won't be anything at all like
anyone had ever imagined. It can't be written into a science fiction tale
because we simply aren't capable of relating to it yet. We may never be.
In this vast universe, anything is possible. But here on
Earth, today, I will maintain my healthy skepticism until such time as the
possible becomes provable. Meanwhile, I will suspend disbelief for a time
whenever I pick up a good book and escape into the wonder of fantasy.
Meet the Author:
Christine Amsden has been writing fantasy and science fiction for as long as she can remember. She loves to write and it is her dream that others will be inspired by this love and by her stories. Speculative fiction is fun, magical, and imaginative but great speculative fiction is about real people defining themselves through extraordinary situations. Christine writes primarily about people and relationships, and it is in this way that she strives to make science fiction and fantasy meaningful for everyone. At the age of 16, Christine was diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease, which scars the retina and causes a loss of central vision. She is now legally blind, but has not let this slow her down or get in the way of her dreams. Christine currently lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, Austin, who has been her biggest fan and the key to her success. In addition to being a writer, she's a freelance editor, mom, and foster mom. Please visit her at http://www.christineamsden.com
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Giveaway
Christine is giving away a $50 Amazon Gift Card!
Terms & Conditions:
- By entering the giveaway, you are confirming you are at least 18 years old.
- One winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter to receive one $50 Amazon Gift Certificate
- This giveaway begins May 16 and ends on August 5.
- Winners will be contacted via email on August 6.
- Winner has 48 hours to reply.
Good luck everyone!
ENTER TO WIN!
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