Title: Time Shifters
Author: Myra Nour
Series: Standalone
Genre: Paranormal Romance w/ Time Travel Elements
Publisher: Self-Published
Release Date: May 1 2015
Edition/Synopsis: eBook
Blurb/Synopsis:
Briana has heard his voice for years in dreams. Calling to
her. She hears that same voice in the handsome stranger she meets on vacation.
Captivating and so familiar. When he unexpectedly transforms into a werewolf,
Briana flees in horror. She knows him … he is the wolfman who haunts her
dreams. More than anything else, it is her lustful response to the beast that
terrifies her.
When Raynor finally meets his mate, he is confused by her
reaction and even more so by her response when he shifts. She doesn't recognize
him. In an attempt to escape, Briana jumps through the time portal of his
people, landing her in Medieval England. Raynor must rescue her, which requires
bonding with Briana as her mate. But first he must teach Briana that she is a
shifter, then convince her not to be repelled by her other self, an ancient,
powerful shifter. A snakewoman.
“Oh,” she groaned aloud. There he was again, the dark
mysterious figure that haunted her more nights than she cared to count. This
time, they stood facing each other in the middle of a night-black forest; she
was already frightened, her breathing frenzied and her heart pounding. She felt
like she was caught in the middle of a Twilight Zone episode—death approached,
but it was as if she were stuck in quagmire and couldn’t move.
He edged closer, stepped into the moonlit glade between her
and the protective foliage that had covered his form. A werewolf! Briana was
shocked. Even though she was a strong person, she was too scared to move an
inch. She’d expected a menacing stranger, not a fictional monster. He looked
real enough, his body bulky with muscles, and she even noticed a musky odor.
Abruptly, the creature jumped in one great predatory leap,
landing directly in front of her. His weight crashed a small branch into
kindling as he landed. Strangely, she wasn’t frightened, not now. Why? She
didn’t know. Her heart thudded heavily against her chest, her breathing came
out in short pants, but from another source entirely—she was turned on. Briana
found this startling. The appearance of a savage, beast-like wolfman made her
hot? It was insane, this sudden switch from terror to lust.
For years, she had been involved in strange encounters with
this mystery man, who tonight, had turned out to be a nightmarish creature. But
this was turning into the weirdest experience she’d ever had. Once he had made
his appearance in wolf/human form, she no longer feared his presence. It was as
if there was a connection between them, a hidden knowledge she found puzzling.
“Who are you?”
His answer was a guttural growl, then a pounce onto her
body. She fell to the ground, landing uninjured on a soft pile of leaves. For
some crazy reason, she knew he did not intend to hurt her. The beast’s body was
heavy, his long hair tickling against her exposed skin. She glanced down at her
naked body, again surprised; she’d been wearing her nightgown earlier.
Drool dripped onto her chin and she looked up into its
beautiful, but eerie golden eyes, strangely unaffected by the savage grin of
its fanged mouth. She still wasn’t frightened.
Tell my fans a little
bit about yourself and your books.
I’ve been published since 2001 with New Concepts Publishing
and 2004 with Ellora’s Cave. Last year I requested my EC books back, since they
were older titles, with the intent of publishing them Indie. I am also CEO of
BTS Book Reviews emag.
How would you
introduce your books to someone that has yet to read them?
I mainly write Paranormal romances, with a variety of
characters within that genre, which includes vampires, shifters, werewolves, fairies and a genie. My
best seller for 14 years is Love’s Captive, a futuristic romance set on a
planet inhabited by 7’ tall warriors with black hair and violet eyes. My catch
phrase is “Bringing Soulmates together”. I am married to mine and all my
stories include this important core value. My characters are monogamous.
What inspired you to
start writing? What age did you start?
I dreamed Love’s Captive in 1977 and my family urged me to
write the story. It was not until 1996 I dedicated time after work to write
this epic novel. It has stood the test of time with readers. I didn’t start
writing until my 20’s, writing short stories in college.
What do you enjoy
doing when you’re not writing?
Spending time with my hubby. We go to the gym together. We
love hiking, especially in the mountains, antiquing, and rambling in
interesting stores and places. We are both huge The Walking Dead fans and we
spend every Sunday watching a few episodes in our movie theater.
What advice would you
give to an aspiring author?
Write what you love.
What’s your favorite
scene/line from your works?
I love the ending of Heart of the Dragon. Humorous, which was
appropriate since the book had humor scattered throughout it. Puff is a huge
dragon who Eric & Kasha raised. He is legendary for sneezing large globs of
dragon spittle on people. The Volarnian people feel it is a blessing to be
sneezed on by the dragon. Eric & Kasha are a bit tired of this habit as
last scene dictates:
Their sensual play was rudely interrupted the next
instant.
Sneeze.
“Puff!”
Eric looked up in disgust. There he was,
sitting not ten feet away, eyeing them balefully. And Belle, the culprit, was riding on top of
his head.
“You
left the door open?” Kasha sounded very irritated.
He
glanced at the entry to the garden. He
thought he’d closed it.
“What
are you doing here?” She addressed the basami.
“I thought you were supposed to be helping your mate sit on your eggs.”
“Ah,
give the guy a break, he probably needed a breather.”
“He
can breathe somewhere else. Just look at
him, he has that look in his eye!” She screeched in his ear.
“Don’t
you dare bless me,” she shouted. “I just
took a shower.”
“Out,
out!” Eric said in a firm voice.
Sneeze. Puff.
“Puff!”
What's the hardest
thing about writing?
Finding the time to do it.
What are you
currently working on?
A zombie novel. It is funny. I’m a romance author but I’m ga
ga over horror. So I decided it is about time I write some instead of just
watching it on TV/movies and reading horror novels.
What books did you
read as a child?
I don’t remember much. I became an avid reader in my early
teens. Jane Eyre was my first romance novel. Next came the discovery of S/F and
fantasy books. Andre Norton, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Robert E. Howard…
How has your life
changed since you began writing?
Meeting authors when you only read their books before.
Pretty amazing. Having fans love your work.
Do you listen to
music while you write?
No.
What's been your
favorite moment as an author?
Having fans gush over you at a convention. Happened at the
2006 RT con when I was writing regularly for EC.
Out of all of your
characters, who is your favorite?
I have 3 in my favorite book I’ve written and I cannot
separate them. Eric, Kasha & Puff in Heart
of the Dragon. I felt like crying when I finished writing the book. I loved
the characters so much I didn’t want to say goodbye.
What do you want readers
to take away from your books?
That love can triumph in spite of problems life throws at
you. That finding your soulmate is the greatest gift.
Do you have any
interesting dreams or goals?
I’ve accomplished more than I could have ever dreamed. I put
myself through college with 2 small children and graduated with honors. Been
married to my soulmate 34 years. Became a published author and in the mid
2000’s when I was writing more, was well-known on the web. Now I am CEO and
c0-owner with my husband of one of the top digital magazines for authors &
readers.
My final and next dream/goal is to move to the NC mountains,
which we are working on by end of this year or early 2016. Once there, I hope
to truly retire and enjoy the rest of my life doing the things I really love –
hiking, spending time with my husband, Simon. Gazing at gorgeous mountain
vistas while sipping coffee and chatting with my best friend – Simon. I will
also have time to write again.
Where do you see
yourself in five years?
Living in a beautiful log cabin in the Blue Ridge or Smoky
mountains. Publishing horror novels and finishing the 3rd book in
the Volarn series.:)
Myra has published 14
books with Ellora's Cave & New Concepts Publishing. She
enjoys writing romances with paranormal, fantasy & S/F elements, creating
believable characters, and is known for her vivid imagination. Recently she has
been writing horror; one short story was published by Undead Press in the House
of Terror anthology.
Since 2012 she started Book
& Trailer Showcase with her husband Simon. She is CEO of the company
and BTS Book Reviews Magazine. Her EC novels have been released to her this year with the
goal of turning them into Indie books.
Visit Myra's at www.myranour.net
Check out BTS Book Reviews at www.btsemag.com
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