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Leanna Matthews enjoys flying below the radar. She does well in school, has a few close friends and hides the fact she’s an astral-traveling telekinetic. But there’s no escaping her creepy dreams or Simora, the bizarre little spirit lady, that suddenly pops out of nowhere to warn her against keeping secrets and predicts an encounter with a sinister evil. For the first time in forever someone…or something…is on to her.

But life turns around when Leanna meets Piper one sunny afternoon. She’s inexplicably drawn to him, almost as if she’s been waiting for him to come. Forbidden to have a boyfriend Leanna throws caution to the wind, lying to her family and friends to be with him, while ignoring Simora’s ominous message.

Yet Piper has a secret of his own. He is on a mission and Leanna, unwittingly, is the key.

Excerpt…
He stood idly by Ms. Fenson’s hedges, shifting around uncomfortably and looking at nothing in-particular. After gazing at the sky, he stared at his feet and pulled at the shrubs behind him – which unless he had a death-wish, was an absolute no-no. Ms. Fenson was a legend in her neighborhood and Leanna knew if this guy stood anywhere near the hedges too long she’d most certainly come after him – and it wouldn’t be pretty! Although notorious for her loony behavior, no one denied Ms. Fenson took excellent care of her yard and was fiercely protective of it – in a scary, mad-womanish sort of way.

I’ll just walk by him, Leanna thought, trying to ignore the sudden tightness in her chest. Anyway, who cares? He doesn’t know me from a hole in the ground.

With each step, her legs turned to mush. But an invisible force pulled her forward. The pressure grew stronger, involuntarily pushing her along until she finally passed him; her heart racing, her body stiffening…

“Hey!” he called.

She stopped abruptly. Was he talking to her? It was hard to focus; the thumping in her ears grew nauseatingly louder. But since there wasn’t anyone else around, he must be speaking to her. Leanna turned around uncertainly.

He casually strolled over with his hands in his jean pockets. When they finally stood face-to-face, Leanna’s breath caught.

He was even more strikingly handsome up close. At around 5’10, he wore his wavy hair cropped close to his head, and in spite of his loose, red Ecko T-shirt, he sported a visibly muscular build. His chestnut eyes were splashed with the tiniest specks of green and framed by long, dark eyelashes, in stark contrast to his honey brown skin. They were the most beautiful eyes Leanna had ever seen. But it wasn’t the color that intrigued her. His eyes were clear and telling; their depths ran deep. And for a fraction of a moment, she could’ve swore she saw herself.

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Keira Des Anges

By day, Keira des Anges has the distinct pleasure of assisting teenagers with disabilities find employment, empowering one life at a time. By night, she is a chew toy for her dog and cat and avid reader of anything spooky, magical and totally out of this world. She lives in sunny Florida with her husband and two kids.

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How Keira Des Anges Gets in the Zone

5 Ways to Get In the Zone

Writing is a deeply personal experience. It isn’t an exact science and there’s no right or wrong way to get it done. But who hasn’t sat listlessly at the computer, or stared down at that blank piece of paper, wishing…praying…for just the right words to magically spring from our hands. But if there isn’t a formula, how do we unleash our creative juices and write that next masterpiece? Here are 5 tips that just may help:

1. Create the Perfect Space: Ambiance is everything and we feel better in a comfortable environment. This might be a special chair, sitting under a particular lamp or writing in a certain place or room. Our environment can make the difference between 1 paragraph versus 10 pages. Think about it. Where do you feel at your best?

2. Unclutter Your Mind: Should I wash clothes? Did I pay the electric bill? Did I turn in the project at work? It’s hard to turn off the self-talk running rampant through our head. For most of us there are a million things we need to do, and thinking about them while trying to write is the kiss of death. Close your eyes, inhale and exhale. Empty your mind; allow the story to take over.

3. Turn Off the Phone and Wi-Fi: Oh, technology! Procrastination is thy name! The allure of texting, answering the phone and social media is just too strong. It sucks us in and before we know it, hours of valuable time is lost. Don’t try and beat it – you’ll lose. Just turn them off.

4. Remember the Muse: Writing is emotionally frustrating at times. When this happens, remember what inspired you to write in the first place. What do you love about it? What spurs you on? Focus on the moment your love affair with writing began.

5. Write When Fully Awake: You’re tired and in the middle of a really good scene. The computer screen grows blurry and your head falls forward, but you plug on, determined to see it to the end. The next morning you turn on the computer only to discover the story you so desperately wanted to finish sounds choppy and disjointed. The idea is good, but the execution is poor. I’m all for jotting down ideas wherever I am, yet, save the big stuff for when you’re fresh and alert.

Last but not least, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Watching the story develop is exhilarating. Relish the experience. It is a journey all your own.