Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with STEPHANIE AYERS!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing author, STEPHANIE AYERS, and her favorite recipe for SOUTHERN FRIED RATTLESNAKE!

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THE PLAGUE GODDESS
#DarkFantasy #UrbanFantasy #Myth #Legend
BY STEPHANIE AYERS & PAUL R. DAVIS

Blurb

As a snake slithers silently in the woods exacting her evil plan, and the great bear king is slaughtered, a new power quietly, unwillingly rises.

What happens when an unexpected storm covers Finland in a plague, creatures of legend appear, and a faithful believer goes missing? The gods wake up and take notice. The problem is, Kyle has no idea what’s going on, who the strange-looking man is, or why the beautiful woman invites him to her home in the forest. As a lifetime of lies and betrayal is unveiled, Kyle’s beliefs are tested. Unable to trust anyone, he must decide whose truth is worth fighting for. Will he honor a promise made at his birth and save the world, or will he refuse to see what’s right in front of his eyes?

THE PLAGUE GODDESS
#DarkFantasy #UrbanFantasy #Myth #Legend
BY STEPHANIE AYERS & PAUL R. DAVIS

Excerpt

A cry breaks the stillness of the forest. The mother raises her newborn son to the sky with bowed head, the child’s father beside them.

“Tapio, Meilikki, I give my son to you. May our joined seeds bring our ascension and protection for the people always. Bless us this day,” the father said.

The mother tucked the infant to her chest for a moment, then set him down. He wobbled for a moment, testing his balance, and then lumbered off after a fresh scent of fish. As he dove into the water, she watched from a close distance, ready to rescue him should he need it. She needn’t have worried, though. His father also watched closely, his pride casting a soft glow around him.

Ahto rose from the water and splashed the baby.

“My son,” Ukko said. “He will summon the storm one day. Teach him well.”

Tapio and Meilikki watched the boy in the distance, and said, “We will make sure to draw him to our castle when it is time. Our daughter will be prepared for his arrival.”

Ukko put a hand on Tapio’s shoulder. “Everything depends on her being prepared.”

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Lovietar went to Jata in a dream. “The forest is given to those who don’t deserve it, and you are cursed with plagues. I have no love of Tapio or Meilikki, but you would make a suitable queen.”

“What should I do?” the serpent asked. The invitation was tempting.

“Wait. Enlist Hiisi’s help. He is a self serving god. Lie to him, though, and he will see you as a better ruler of the woods.”

“To do what?” Jata was desperate. Lovietar was cast to the land of the dead, but the two shared a hatred for the gods. Surely Lovietar would help Jata in throwing down those who threw down the plague and death queen.

“Kill the bear king. Strike him through the heart with your poison. Hiisi will provide the arrow.”

“When? What do you get out of this?”

“You will know. And I get revenge. Nothing more or less.” Lovietar grinned, and it rattled Jata. But oh what Jata would do to be queen.

Karen

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SOUTHERN FRIED RATTLESNAKE

Find the recipe here:

https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/southern-fried-rattlesnake-recipe

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Thanks, Stephanie, for sharing your book with us!

Don’t miss the chance to read this book!