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Hayle Coven Novels

Hayle Coven Novels

I’m an international, multiple award-winning author with a passion for the voices in my head. As a singer, songwriter, independent filmmaker and improv teacher and performer, my life has always been about creating and sharing what I create with others. Now that my dream to write for a living is a reality, with over a hundred titles in happy publication and no end in sight, I live in beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada, with my giant cats, pug overlord and overlady and my Gypsy Vanner gelding, Fynn. ***WORLD'S BEST STORY2014*** Her mom's a witch. Her dad's a demon. And she just wants to be ordinary. I batted at the curl of smoke drifting off the tip of my candle and tried not to sneeze. My heavy velvet cloak fell in oppressive, suffocating folds in the closed space of the ceremony chamber, the cowl trapping the annoying bits of puff I missed. I hated the way my eyes burned and teared, an almost constant distraction. Not that I didn't welcome the distraction, to be honest. Anything to take my mind from what went on around me. Being part of a demon raising is way less exciting than it sounds. Sydlynn Hayle's teen life couldn't be more complicated. Trying to please her coven is all a fantasy while the adventure of starting over in a new town and fending off a bully cheerleader who hates her are just the beginning of her troubles. What to do when delicious football hero Brad Peters--boyfriend of her cheer nemesis--shows interest? If only the darkly yummy witch, Quaid Moromond, didn't make it so difficult for her to focus on fitting in with the normal kids despite her paranormal, witchcraft laced home life. Add to that her crazy grandmother's constant escapes driving her family to the brink and Syd's between a rock and a coven site. Forced to take on power she doesn't want to protect a coven who blames her for everything, only she can save her family's magic. If her family's distrust doesn't destroy her first.
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Surreal Volition

Surreal Volition

In the nursery, a gentle figure sat, cradling a baby in her arms. The soothing scent of lavender drifting through the air as the last remnants of daylight faded away. Shadows danced on the walls, created by the flickering of a single candle that stood on a nearby table, casting a soft, golden light over the room. The figure, a mother, began to hum a familiar melody. Her voice low and tender, resonating with love and warmth. The baby's eyes, round and curious, fixated on her face, as if entranced by the soothing sound. Gradually, the hum had turned into soft words as she had begun to sing a lullaby passed down through generations. "♫ ~Fate and Time, with grip firm and tight, Charted our path with designs, not in sight. Their threads of destiny, a tapestry to unfurl, A journey of life, in melancholy, to whirl." Her voice like a balm, wrapping around the child like a warm embrace, seeping into every corner of the room. As the lullaby had unfolded, the baby's eyelids become heavier, slowly succumbing to the pull of slumber. "♫ ~ Oh, Fate and Time, why so callous, Your agenda not aligned with the heart's zealous. Your tides of life, a fateful wave, Against our dreams, they often deprave." The mother gently swayed as she sang, rocking the baby in a tender rhythm that mimicked the comforting beat of her own heart. As the last notes of the lullaby lingered in the air, the baby's eyes finally closed, succumbing to a peaceful sleep. "♫ ~ But in the face of such adversity, We must acquiesce, a life of diversity. Challenges to face, with valor and trust, To rise from the abyss, a resurgence from dust." "♫ ~ Oh, Fate and Time, why so capricious, Your machinations, often deleterious. Yet we persist, with fortitude and gleam, To reach our destiny, and fulfill our dream." The mother gazed at her child for a moment longer, planting a soft kiss on the baby's forehead before tucking the tiny body under a warm, cozy blanket. *** Three chapters a week. Unless told otherwise. Happy reading :)
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What are some of the best surreal graphic novels?
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2024-12-09 15:54
Some of the top surreal graphic novels include 'Fun Home' by Alison Bechdel. This novel uses the format of a graphic memoir to explore themes of family, sexuality, and identity in a very unique and often surreal way. 'Black Hole' by Charles Burns is also highly regarded. It has a strange and disturbing yet captivating surreal narrative set in a world affected by a mysterious disease. Additionally, 'A Contract with God' by Will Eisner is considered a classic in the surreal graphic novel genre, with its exploration of urban life and human relationships in a somewhat dream - like setting.
What makes surreal graphic novels so appealing?
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2024-12-03 16:59
Surreal graphic novels often blend different art styles and cultural references in a way that is really interesting. Take 'Promethea' by Alan Moore for instance. It combines elements of magic, philosophy, and different art forms. The art can range from very detailed and realistic to highly abstract, which keeps the readers engaged as they are constantly exposed to new visual and narrative experiences. This variety is part of what makes them so appealing.
Can you recommend some surreal graphic novels?
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2024-12-03 09:37
Sure. 'The Sandman' by Neil Gaiman is a great surreal graphic novel. It weaves together various mythologies and dreamscapes in a really unique way. The art is also very captivating and helps bring the strange and dreamy stories to life.
Can you recommend the best surreal graphic novels for beginners?
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2024-12-10 10:36
For beginners, 'The Arrival' by Shaun Tan is a great choice. It's a wordless graphic novel that tells a beautiful and surreal story of immigration. The art is so detailed and expressive that it can easily draw in new readers to the world of surreal graphic novels.
What are the characteristics of surreal novels?
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2024-11-23 18:43
Well, surreal novels typically break away from traditional realism. They blend the conscious and unconscious mind. There are strange juxtapositions of objects or ideas. Like in some surreal novels, a character might be having a conversation with an inanimate object as if it were alive. Also, the language used can be very evocative and full of metaphor, creating an otherworldly atmosphere.
What are the best surreal novels?
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2024-11-19 14:21
Jorge Luis Borges' works often fall into the surreal category. For instance, 'The Library of Babel' presents a mind - boggling concept of an infinite library containing all possible books. His writing is full of complex ideas, labyrinthine structures, and strange, dream - like scenarios that make his novels some of the best in the surreal genre.
What are the characteristics of surreal romance novels?
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2024-12-12 11:13
Surreal romance novels often have settings that are not of the ordinary world. For example, they might be set in a parallel universe or a dream - like land. This creates a sense of mystery and magic.
What are the characteristics of surreal crime novels?
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2024-12-09 18:07
Surreal crime novels often have distorted or dream - like settings. For example, the cityscapes might be filled with strange architecture or constantly shifting landscapes, like in some of Haruki Murakami's works. Another characteristic is the use of abnormal characters. These could be killers with extremely strange motives or detectives with out - of - the - ordinary mental states.
What are the best surreal horror novels?
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2024-12-02 20:50
Another great one is 'The King in Yellow' by Robert W. Chambers. It contains a series of stories that are connected by the presence of a play, also called 'The King in Yellow'. Reading the play within the stories is said to drive people insane, and the overall atmosphere of the book is one of creeping dread and otherworldly horror.
What are the characteristics of surreal Japanese novels?
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2024-11-18 17:20
Surreal Japanese novels often blend the real and the imaginary seamlessly. For example, in Haruki Murakami's works, ordinary settings like Tokyo are filled with extraordinary elements such as talking cats or disappearing people. Another characteristic is the exploration of the subconscious. Characters' dreams and inner thoughts are often presented as if they were part of the real world, blurring the boundaries. Also, there is a sense of mystery. Events happen without clear explanations, leaving readers to piece together the meaning, much like in a dream where logic is not always straightforward.
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