Ciao, amici! I’m really happy to bring this announcement to you today. Friend and fellow writer Marcia Meara is releasing her novella, The Emissary 2: To Love Somebody. You might know her from her tireless work online promoting other authors. Maybe you remember her from the cover reveal I (and many others) did for her not long ago. In any event, whether she’s new to you or a familiar face, let me encourage you to visit her site. But first, help me welcome her here to discuss her latest release.
I’m so excited to be here on your blog today, Staci, sharing a bit about my latest release, The Emissary 2: To Love Somebody. Thank you for inviting me, and for all your help in making sure this series of novellas is the best it can be. I know it was certainly fun to write characters as widely dissimilar as Jake Daughtry, his protege Dodger, and their “boss,” the archangel Azrael. When I get the third novella of this trilogy finished, I’ll be combining all three into a set I can offer in print as well as eBook format. But for now, folks looking for a bit of Urban Fantasy Lite can download Books 1 and 2 and find out for themselves exactly what’s expected from the world’s first Emissaries to the Angels.
I hope the blurb and short excerpt below will tempt some of your followers to do just that. Both Book 1 and Book 2 of the trilogy are quick, easy reads, which are definitely not meant to be viewed as any sort of religious dogma. Rather, they are merely excursions into a bit of “what-if-ery,” with a few nuggets of universal truths scattered throughout.
Note: I do need to point out that The Emissary 2: To Love Somebody is the middle book of the Emissary Trilogy, and not a stand-alone novella. With that in mind, Book 1, The Emissary, can be downloaded HERE.
BLURB
They’re back!
Jake and Dodger, the first (and so far, only) Emissaries to the Angels, are on the road again.
They’re looking for mortals about to take a wrong turn. You know the ones—the kid thinking about stealing from a corner market or the man planning to lie about a co-worker and destroy her career. Yeah, them. People on the brink of making a mistake that could send them down that wrong road and jeopardize their mortal souls.
Of course, there are rules by which the emissaries must play, and the archangel Azrael stands ready to enforce them. First and foremost, a person’s free will must never be compromised. Emissaries are allowed to use only the smallest of mental nudges. Thankfully, a whispered suggestion here or images of a better course of action there is usually all it takes. The potential mugger walks on by. The thief drops the wallet back into the unattended purse. But whether the results are obvious or not, Jake and Dodger are fully committed to making a positive difference, even as they struggle with issues of their own.
Will Dodger get over losing his chance to learn what true love is all about? Will Jake survive the grueling angelic equivalent of Boot Camp? Will Azrael ever finish the Official Emissarial Guidebook—including the chapter titled Do Not Even Think About It?
One thing’s for sure—Jake’s and Dodger’s strengths are growing daily, as they help more and more people make better choices. But is the price for so much power higher than they’re willing to pay?
EXCERPT
(During a visit to Corkscrew Swamp preserve)
At Jake’s frown, Dodger continued. “It’s pretty nice here. More connected. You know … to the earth and stuff. Feels more real than loud music and umbrellas on a beach, no matter how many hot-lookin’ girls go by. Like it’s been this way for thousands of years, way before people came along.”
“And that’s why so many people are concerned about saving these natural places, Dodge. They are more real, and once they’re gone, they can’t be replaced. Ever. Saving them is important, and not just because of the species that live in them. We look to these wild, unspoiled areas to replenish something within us, and we’re diminished when they are lost.”
“You know what, old man?” Dodger asked, a trouble-making gleam in his eyes.
“I give. What?”
“You’re startin’ to sound more like Azrael every day, all serious and full of lectures and stuff.”
“Hey! I might be a bit pompous now and then, but at least I still use contractions.”
A slight rumble from a little gray cloud just visible between the tops of the trees caught their attention. The faintest of sarcastic mutters followed. “You know I can hear you, right?”
With a grin, Jake gazed skyward. “Meant with great respect and affection, Azrael. We wouldn’t have you any other way.”
There was no verbal reply, but the tiny cloud dissipated into mist and, for a moment, the sun shone just a bit brighter.
“It’s good to know he’s on our side, isn’t it?”
“Oh, yeah,” Dodger agreed. “Our angel rocks.”
A last tiny whisper of distant thunder reached their ears before fading away, and Jake thought it sounded suspiciously like the chuckling of an amused archangel.
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Buy The Emissary 2: To Love Somebody HERE
Author Marcia Meara
Marcia Meara lives in central Florida, just north of Orlando, with her husband of over thirty years, four big cats, and two small dachshunds. When not writing or blogging, she spends her time gardening and enjoying the surprising amount of wildlife that manages to make a home in her suburban yard. At the age of five, Marcia declared she wanted to be an author and is ecstatic that at age 69, she finally began pursuing that dream. Her belief in the redemptive power of love is a unifying factor in both of her popular series and her poetry. Today, she’s still going strong, and plans to keep on writing until she falls face down on the keyboard, which she figures would be a pretty good way to go!
Marcia has published six novels, two novellas, and one book of poetry to date, all of which are available on Amazon:
The Wake-Robin Ridge Series
Wake-Robin Ridge
A Boy Named Rabbit: Wake-Robin Ridge Book 2
Harbinger: Wake-Robin Ridge Book 3
The Riverbend Series
Swamp Ghosts: A Riverbend Novel
Finding Hunter: Riverbend Book 2
That Darkest Place: Riverbend Book 3
Riverbend Spinoff Series of Novellas: The Emissary
The Emissary: A Riverbend Spinoff Novella
The Emissary 2: To Love Somebody
Poetry
Summer Magic: Poems of Life & Love
You can reach Marcia via email at marciameara16@gmail.com or on the following social media sites:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Amazon Author Page
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Great excerpt! Congrats on your new release, Marcia. I look forward to reading the series.
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Thanks so much, Jacquie! That was one of Staci’s favorite moments in the story, so I thought it would be a good little scene to share on her blog. 🙂 She loves when Azrael’s disembodied voice comes floating down with a comment or two. 😀 If you do get a chance to read the series, I’ll be very interested in your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by today! 🙂 ❤
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I do so love me some angel interruption. 😉
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That cover seems to be perfect based on the blurb, Marcia – best wishes with the new release!
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Thanks for stopping by, Teri. I know your month is crazy.
I love the truck and wings. Marcia’s cover designer nailed the look for the series.
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Thanks, Teri. That was the intent on both covers, which each feature that red and white semi. Since these will eventually be compiled into one print book, I wanted an even more connective theme between the covers than I usually have, and I think my designer delivered. And thanks for the best wishes, too. I hope readers really enjoy this little series–I know I’ve enjoyed writing it. 🙂
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What a happy Tuesday to find Marcia along with her “boys” (can I call Azrael that, LOL) on your blog, Staci!
Marcia, I will be starting Emissary 2 tonight (you know how much I LOVED the first Emissary novella). I had hoped to start reading last night but we switched internet/cable providers and, of course, nothing went smoothly with the install. So glad THAT night is behind me now.
I am SOOOO looking forward to this story! happy dance
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OH, gosh! So much enthusiasm, Mae. Now I’m biting my nails and praying I’ve done it up right for you. My betas assured me I had, but then again, I know where they live. 😯 😀
I’ll be eagerly awaiting your thoughts. Happy reading. (Except for the parts that should make you sniffle a bit.) 😉 ❤
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Internet/cable providers. Sigh. It’s always something. My parents and my aunt (same town, different houses) have been with out Internet access for over a week and no one can figure out why. What a nightmare. Hope it all worked out for you, Mae. Thanks for visiting.
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I couldn’t imagine being without internet that long. My issues were resolved. I sure hope theirs are as well!
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Reblogged this on The Write Stuff and commented:
Today, I’m very excited to be visiting with my good friend, Staci Troilo, with another excerpt from The Emissary 2: To Love Somebody. Staci is another writer who is generous with her encouragement and support of authors everywhere, and I hope you’ll take a few minutes to check out the post and pass it along to the Immediate World. Staci, thanks for having me, and kudos on your blog’s new look. Love it!
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So glad to have you here, Marcia. 🙂
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Thank you once again for having me here today, Staci! I really appreciate your generosity and time in helping me get the word out about The Emissary 2. As soon as I finish the next Wake-Robin Ridge book, I’ll be back with Jake, Dodger, and Azrael, working on #3, to wrap up the trilogy. They’re so much fun to write, I’m already looking forward to that.
In the meantime, it’s lovely visiting with you and your readers! 🙂 ❤
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So glad to have you here, Marcia. Best wishes on this release. And you know me… I’m already looking forward to the next one!
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Plotting the next adventure even as I type this response. 😀 But first, I do need to finish WRR4, before Rabbit’s fans turn on me. They are beginning to stir restlessly, and I sense an uprising in the making. 😀
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Well, we wouldn’t want that!
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Congratulations, Marcia! So lovely to see the amazing support celebrating your release. Cheers to you! 🙂
Thanks, Staci, for sharing, as always.
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I’m always happy to host authors here, Natalie. And Marcia’s newest release is delightful; I’m glad to see it making the rounds and being received favorably.
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Thanks so much, Natalie! I’m thrilled to be visiting with so many wonderful writers and readers this week. And cheers right back atcha! 🙂 ❤
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Congratulations on the new release, Marcia! It sounds like a great read. Thanks for haring this, Staci.
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Thanks so much for the congratulations, Mark. These two novellas have been so much fun to write! Hope you’ll get a chance to read them at some point and see what you think. 🙂
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Glad to be able to showcase Marcia’s work on my tiny corner of the Internet. Thanks, Mark.
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Your “tiny corner of the Internet” is a wonderful place for ANY writer to be showcased. I know I’m sure happy to be here today. ❤
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Aw, thanks!
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Lovely to see Marcia here your blog, Staci and congratulations to her on her latest release. The cover is memorable and striking and I recall it well from earlier. I love that the five-year-old Marcia has a chance to fulfil her dream and write with such success!! One should never give up on dreams and although the road there might seem rather convoluted the adventures all help to create an even better writer! 😀
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Thanks, Annika, and my thoughts exactly. Why give up on a dream when you’re still here? I always tell folksto go for it! If I could make it happen, so can they! 🙂 I’m glad you mentioned the memorable cover. My very special friend, Nicki Forde is a wonderful graphics designer, and she always understands exactly what I’m looking for. It’s great to have friends like that. Thanks for stopping by today and taking a few minutes to comment. 😀
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Marcia, I agree, friends like that are real gems, who know what you need intuitively, often even before you do! 😀 Well done again to you both.
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Marcia is a true inspiration. She’s got quite the creative streak. (Have you seen her drawings?) Wishing her all the best. Thanks, Annika.
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Aw, you say the nicest things, Staci. I haven’t done any painting in several years, but one of these days, I just may get back to it. It was a big part of my life for a long time. But now, ahem, I’m a writer! (Have you heard?) And I can’t think beyond the next book these days. 😀 ❤
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I may have seen someone mention you write on occasion. 😉
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Staci, I haven’t seen her drawing but will make sure I do!! 😀
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Congrats on your new release Marica! I definitely remember your cover release. It’s on my radar to read.
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Thank you so much, D.L.! I hope you’ll enjoy these little novellas when you get a chance to check them out. They were truly a lot of fun to write, and though I only ever planned a trilogy, I’m finding several people already asking for more. Who knows? It could happen. 😀
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These novellas are wonderful, Denise. The interplay between the characters is so enjoyable. I hope you get a chance to read them. Thanks for stopping by!
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Smooches for that, Staci! Such nice things to say!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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