Thursday, June 11, 2015

Katie McCory & Destiny's Diamond

 Hello ~
I have been working very hard on the second book in the McCory Chronicles. Here is a little sneak peek for all of my followers.


"Oh dear, oh dear. I'm afraid I have come too late."

            Katie had somehow managed to fall asleep while reading a book of banishing spells. The woman's voice that woke her was hauntingly lovely. It was filled with knowing yet wonder, all at the same time. Katie cautiously opened her eyes. Inside her head she recited one of her newly acquired hexes. She would not be taken by surprise again.

            The woman pacing at the foot of her bed was tall and thin. Her indigo hair was swept up into a mass of curls on the top of her head. Its beautiful blend of violet and midnight blue took Katie's breath away. A dazzling array of diamonds woven into the indigo curls sparkled like stars in a sky of midnight blue. The fairy's dress reminded Katie of the ancient robes of Greece. It was a slightly lighter shade of blue than her hair and wound loosely around her slender body. A black velvet pouch attached to a silver and diamond braid bounced on her hip. The fairy woman wrung her delicate ivory hands as she paced causing a cloud of diamond dust to float to the floor. 

            "I should have known he would send a Nipper to harvest the blood. I should have figured out sooner what his real plan was. Oh my, because of my neglect and carelessness many humans will suffer, and this dear girl most of all." The elegant woman dropped into an overstuffed chair in the corner of the room and started weeping.

            Katie slowly slipped out of bed. She didn't want to startle the distraught fairy, but she had to find out what she was rambling about and what she knew about the giant bug that had tried to get her blood. What had she called it? A Nipper? She was about to speak to the woman when a puff of brown smoke billowed up in front of her, sending her scurrying back under her sheets.
 
If you haven't read the first book in this series 
The McCory Chronicles: Katie McCory and The Dagger of Truth
here is where you can get yours ~ 
http://www.amazon.com/McCory-Chronicles-Katie-Dagger-Truth-ebook/dp/B00EBTL2N0/ref=la_B00HIMABJ8_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1396286315&sr=1-2



A mysterious golden chest in Grams’ attic, a stained-glass window that never ages, and a strange dream. What do these three things have in common? MAGIC. This magic sends twins, Katie and Billy, and their two best friends on a quest into Fey in pursuit of a stolen talisman, The Dagger of Truth. In the hands of dark magic, this mighty talisman can be transformed into The Dagger of Malice and possess the power to destroy both Fey and mortal Earth. The friends are guided on their mission by four good fairies, a Brownie, Sun Fairy, Sphinx, and The Green Lady. Armed with magical weapons, gifted from the Dwarfs, they go in pursuit of the thief, a Soul Shrinker, and his mother the Queen of the Dark Fairies. Come along for the ride as “The Chosen Ones” step into an exotic land full of danger, magic and mystery.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Update on The McCory Chronicles: Katie McCory and Destiny's Diamond

Hello! Sorry I haven't posted much on this page lately.
I am halfway through the first copies of Destiny's Diamond. Pan has been giving me a lot of trouble, but I stole his flute, so maybe he will behave now. Let's hope so if I am ever going to get this book done. He is such a bad boy. 

I will be checking back with you soon.
Until then don't forget to grab a book and have Fun If Fey!

Friday, January 9, 2015

The McCory Chronicles ~ Update

Hi everyone! It is me Shasta

I just wanted to give you an update on the next story in our series 
The McCory Chronicles: Katie McCory and Destiny's Diamond.
I just visited with C.L. Collar and she told me that It will be ready for you to read 
This year! She is working very hard on it. 
Until then We hope you are still having 
FUN IN FEY!

Monday, December 1, 2014

Fairy Tale Game

Hello out there in Mortal Land. I'm am back with another Fairy Tale Riddle for you.


Let's see if you know the answer to this one.

Question: “I rose from a 20 year sleep under a tree to find the world had vastly changed and I had become an old man.” Who am I?
 
Click on Fairy Tale Answers tab to see if you got it right!

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Fairy Tale Game

Hi! It is me, Shasta!

 I made it back from the land of Oz. After such a wonderful trip, I thought it might be time to post another Fairy Tale Question. Let's make this one about the Wonderful World of Oz. 

Here ya go!

Question: What was the real name of the dog, Toto in the movie?

Click on Fairy Tale Answers to see if you got it right!

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Fairy Tale Games



 Hi! It is me Shasta! What has everyone been doing? I have been having a fun time in Fey,
dancing with the nymphs and flying to the moon with the moon fairies. While I was gone, I had a brilliant idea. I decided that it would be fun to test your knowledge of Fey, so every week I will be asking you a question about Fairies. It will be fun to see how much you know.
Okay, it is time to start our first game. This game is called Name the Fairy. The rules are simple. I will give you a clue and you will have to name the fairy. 
Here we go!

Clue: I lurk beneath bridges and demand a payment for passage. The Three Billy Goats Gruff gave me a lot of trouble one day. What am I?

Click on Fairy Tale Answers to see if you got it right.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

New Review!

It's Me! Shasta. I've just found
A Wonderful Review for 
Katie McCory and the Dagger of Truth!
 

Katie McCory loves reading about fairies. While she and her brother Billy are visiting their Grandma for Halloween Katie discovers a mysterious chest. Later she, her brother, and their friends are taken to the magical world of Fey, home to all sorts of fairies. The fairy queen tells them that an evil fairy has gotten a hold of a powerful weapon and is turning it evil. Katie, Billy, and their friends must work together to recover the dagger and save the fairies from evil.
I've always loved fantasy and this book is a masterpiece. The story is well written and the plot is paced out nicely. Some might say there are too many fairies in one book, but this is hardly the surface of the world of fairies. There are a few punctuation errors but it's nothing to worry about. If you wanted to find a land as magical as Oz or Narnia, you will find it in Fey. C.L. Collar's knowledge of fairies, combined with her excellent storytelling, engaging characters, Christian parallels, and wonderful imagination, is giving rise to a new generation of fairy tales.
Caution:
Some fairies and demons may be scary for young readers. Characters are in peril from evil fairies and dark magic.
Lessons:
We can overcome problems by putting aside our differences and working together. We can be kept safe from evil by listening to the Spirit and warnings from our parents. No matter who we are or what we've done, we can change and become better. The powers of darkness are no match against the things that are good. Good will always prevail over evil. 


Sunday, October 26, 2014

The Ultimate Book Quest


Hi Everyone! Starting Oct 23rd
The McCory Chronicles: Katie McCory and the Dagger of Truth  along with many other fantastic middle grade reading books will be participating in the ULTIMATE READING QUEST. Come join the fun!
Our goal is to teach middle grade readers about genres and how to find their type of book on the internet.


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The ULTIMATE READING QUEST STARTS HERE! Click on this button to join the Ultimate Reading Quest. Find authors who write the kind of books you like!

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Book Review!!!!!

Yeah! The McCory Chronicles: Katie McCory and the Dagger of Truth got another
5 STAR REVIEW on Amazon and Goodreads! Thanks Janice!
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun and Imaginative Tale of Fairyland! June 12, 2014
By jjspina
This is a lovely story
of The Land of Fey or fairies. Children will thoroughly enjoy the magic and mystery and adventures that Katie has along with her brother and their two friends. They learn some magical things and meet some strange and mysterious creatures. They realizes they have powers of their own like the magical creatures they meet on their journey into Fey. Their powers will be put to the test in this creative tale.

This is the first installment of a series which will surely delight and captivate children. What child does not believe in magic and fairies when they are young? It was a fun story for this adult too. C.L. Collar is a talented storyteller who will have many more surprises and enthralling stories to come.


Thursday, May 22, 2014

Monday, May 19, 2014

Fairy Tale Answer

It is time for the answer to our Fairy Tale Quiz!

The question was  ~ In the movie, The Wizard of Oz, what was ToTo's real name?


If you guessed Jimmy, you are wrong.
If you guessed shaggy, you are wrong.
If you guessed Terry, YOU ARE RIGHT!

That was so much fun! Pop back in soon for another Fairy Tale Quiz question. 
Meanwhile, Keep having Fun in Fey!

Friday, May 16, 2014

Shasta's Surprise Guest

I found this guy hanging around my blog. When I asked him why he was there, he said that he was waiting to be interviewed.

 I huffed at him, folded my arms and said, "You were not in C.L. Collar's book, The McCory Chronicles: Katie McCory and the Dagger of Truth, so why would I interview you?"
Do you know what he said? Now Shhhh, Don't tell anyone I told you this, especially C.L. Collar.
He said he was in C.L. Collar's new book The McCory Chronicles: Katie McCory and Destiny's Diamond.

I got soooo excited! I started to ask him a question about the new book, but then I remembered who he was and told him he would have to come back after Destiny's Diamond was released. If he was truly in Destiny's Diamond, then he would be the first fairy interviewed. He was not happy and left with a grumble and a sour note from his reed. 

That trickster Pan will have to show me proof before he gets an interview on my blog, but won't it be exciting if he does!

 


Monday, May 12, 2014

Fairy Tale Quiz

Hi! It is me, Shasta!
 I made it back from the land of Oz. After such a wonderful trip, I thought it might be time to post another Fairy Tale Question. Let's make this one about the Wonderful World of Oz. 

Here ya go!

Question: What was the real name of the dog, Toto in the movie?

Post your answer in the comments.
I'll be waiting here inside the rainbow for your answer.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Book Signing!!!!

Whoo Hooo! C.L. Collar is taking us to
Liberal, Kansas for a book signing! I have never been to Kansas before. Maybe I will meet Dorothy and her little dog. Come join us for a day full of fun!



Monday, April 14, 2014

Easter Special

 If you missed the Free special, you can still get Katie @ the links below!
Hello all you mortals out there. 
It is me Shasta and I have a fantastic announcement to make!
C.L. Collar has decided to celebrate Easter by giving you 
The McCory Chronicles:
Katie McCory and the Dagger of Truth
FREE
 Friday April 18th 
Through
Saturday April 19th
 Here are your links!

The McCory Chronicles:
Katie McCory and the Dagger of Truth  


@ Kindle - http://www.amazon.com/Katie-McCory-Dagger-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00EBTL2N0/ref=as_li_tf_mfw?&linkCode=wey&tag=amoofje-20


I hope you enjoy your visit to Fey!

Have a Happy Easter 
and don't forget
you will always
have 
FUN is FEY!

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Fairy Tale Answer

  HI Here is your answer to the latest Fairy Tale Question

Question: “I rose from a 20 year sleep under a tree to find the world had vastly changed and I had become an old man.” Who am I?
 ANSWER: Rip Van Wrinkle

I will have new question up next week. Be sure to stop by and see how much you know about the land of Fey!

Monday, March 31, 2014

Fairy Tale Game

Hello out there in Mortal Land. I'm am back with another Fairy Tale Riddle for you.

Let's see if you know the answer to this one.


Question: “I rose from a 20 year sleep under a tree to find the world had vastly changed and I had become an old man.” Who am I?

Friday, March 21, 2014

Answer: Fairy Tale Game

 Hi! It is me Shasta
Here is your answer to the Fairy Tale Game


Clue: I lurk beneath bridges and demand a payment for passage. The Three Billy Goats Gruff gave me a lot of trouble one day. What am I?
I am A Troll

Sunday, March 2, 2014

The McCory Chronicles: Katie McCory & Destiny's Diamond

Hi it is me, Shasta

C.L. Collar and Katie are on a new Adventure in the Land of Fey.
In this new book, 
The McCory Chronicles:
Katie McCory and Destiny's Diamond 
you will meet many new fairies, but don't worry some of our old friends will be back to help Katie with her new problem. Our good friend Jackel, the Brownie has already found his way into the book. C.L. had better keep plenty of knuckle bread and fresh milk on hand for him. lol
If you haven't met Jackel yet, you can find his interview here! 
Just click on the Shasta Meet the Fairy tab above!

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Katie McCory and the Dagger of Truth

Katie is on her way to another adventure in Fey. The second The McCory Chronicles Book: Katie McCory and Destiny's Diamond is in the works. Until then you can meet Katie and all of her friends in the first book Katie McCory and the Dagger of Truth.
Here is where you can get yours!