The image of Beauty and the Beast portrays an age-old idea that is much broader than fairy tales. Sometimes the theme forms the basis of a book or movie. There is something stimulating and satisfying about a beautiful person, usually a woman, who falls for a passionate, mysterious man with a physical affliction or tumultuous personality. Their contrasting energies create a highly charged symmetry.
Case in point is Wytchfae 3 – Mind Your Goddess starring the lovely goddess Epona and the volatile dark Guardian of the Between, Eshigel. Both are secondary characters in the first book of the Wytchfae series and wanted their own story told. While Epona’s realm is one of lavender moons and rose-scented gardens, Eshigel’s domain is a dim, desolate location adjacent to the Underworld and the dank abode of the vicious Grims. To give him credit, he does attempt to make it more hospitable when Epona visits. His appearance is also rakishly striking. Here’s how Kelly first sees him in Wytchfae – Runes:
A man materialized and stood within the doorway, his long ebony hair disheveled, one eye covered with a patch, the other the inky blue color of midnight. Swirls of indigo swam around his frame as if part of him. Kelly realized it was his aura, the etheric body, as discernible on him as the physical body. An artist might have painted him as one of the ruthless Sumerian gods. The expression of his face showed austere mastery and innate knowledge of untold mysteries and secrets. Waves of power swept around him, making it seem as if multiverses bowed to the Guardian of the Between. Anyone would feel intimidated, including an ordinary Wytchfae. He definitely ruled this location.
During this blog hop on the first birthday of Kerrianne Coombes’ book Beauty and the Beast, I’m giving away a copy of Wytchfae – Runes to one randomly chosen person who leaves a comment on this post. In addition, many other authors are participating in the blog hop with special prizes, and Kerrianne is 
giving away a grand prize. To be eligible for the grand prize, you must correctly match up all the authors with their chosen pictures and then email the answer to Kerrianne@kcoombes.com. For Epona, the rose scented goddess, here is my picture. Now hop on over and find the rest of the authors and pictures at:
http://kerriannecoombes.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/the-beastly-birthday-blog-hop/
Happy hopping!
Wytchfae? What an interesting title. What does it mean? How many books will be in the series?
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Hi, Catherine! A Wytchfae is a hereditary witch with a few drops of faery blood running through the veins. In the Wytchfae world many dimensions intersect with our human earth and are populated by faeries, angels, demons, dark guardians, ghosts, goddesses, etc. I have 7 books planned for the series. Thanks so much for asking!
Flossie, how awesome you are participating in Kerrianne’s Hop for the anniversary of her story! I’m stopping by to show some love 🙂 No need to enter me in the contest as I already own a copy of your story 😀
Thanks for stopping by, Eva!
I think if I lived in a world without fairy tales life would be so mundane and boring. Thank you authors for taking us into new worlds!
Oh, I agree, Amanda. One of my earliest memories is of my grandmother reading fairy tales to me. I guess I never got over it LOL!
I always love reading about the Fae and all their legends. I seem to absorb some of their magic (or at least the feeling). Eshigel sounds fascinating, I also lean more towards the dark fae.
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Thanks for stopping by, Sebella! When Eshigel and Epona were talking to me during the 1st Wytchfae, I definitely fell for Eshigel!
Your story sounds fascinating! I cant wait to read it. I love the idea of fae and fairy tales. In my heart, i believe theres some truth to all fables and legends! 🙂 Thank you for sharing and for being apart of this great party! 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by. I feel the same way about myths and legends. Thanks for the good words too.
Epona has always been such an interesting name to me. And the tales of the goddess epona I dont know but have always been curious about. 😀 this tale looks interesting as well! I love exploring new worlds.
Epona is certainly a goddess worth knowing. Thank you so much for stopping by!
Thank you for giving me a place to stop. I first found out about the name Epona from Legend of Zelda though XD
What an interesting book Wytchfae sounds. I just love fairy tales, especially when they are told so differently from the original fables. Good luck to you Flossie:)
I’m glad to meet someone who loves fairy tales. Thanks for stopping by my blog!