The Blood Prophecy: The Queen's Ascension by Barb Jones

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Welcome to It's Raining Books. Why do you write in your genre? What draws you to it?

I love anything supernatural/horror related. I grew up loving stories about witches, vampires, werewolves, you name it. I think the part that draws me to it is the fact that these characters are immortal, strong, full of life, for example. I mean, think about. Vampires can experience immortality and see the world change.

What research is required?

For my series, a lot of research in history is required. Because I tell the prophecy from several different points in time, I must really research the characters that I bring to life. For example, I researched a lot of Alexander the Great, Aristotle, Mozart, just to name a few. I research not only the well-known aspects of their importance in history but I learn about their lives on a more personal level. In addition to that, I research the places in which I think would be fitting for the paranormal and some other characters. I have gypsies in the books and I had to research the geographical areas in which they came from.

Name one thing you learned from your hero/heroine.

The one thing (of many) that I can say I learned from Amber is really the value of family and honor. But because she was adopted, she had to learn to love a new family and that really put things in perspective for me for the adopted children.

Do you have any odd or interesting writing quirks, habits or superstitions?

Writing Quirks! I have many! Probably one that stands out is that I will write anywhere, especially when something comes to mind. I have even written a whole chapter while on a date! Luckily, he was a great guy and so understanding, that we both had a chuckle on it. And even today, he is one of my best friends.

Are you a plotter or pantser?

I am a pantser. I can’t plan out my books. I am always rewriting the endings to find the perfect one for the characters and for me.

Look to your right – what’s sitting there?

My daughter’s painting. Arianna has a natural artistic skill that amazes everyone because she did this as a young teenager (age 14). And now, she is 19 and in college. This is one of my favorite paintings that she has done. I even attached it here in this for everyone to see.

Anything new coming up from you? What?

Well as soon as things regarding travel are safe again, I have an upcoming trip to Scotland that I am taking to study the history there. Consider it part of the research for the books and possibly another series.

Do you have a question for our readers?

I wouldn’t say it’s a question but more of a thank you! While people think its easy to pick a book you want to read, it’s always a challenge to create that world you will fall in love with as you read that book. So, thank you for reading and allowing us authors to create worlds for you to enjoy. I hope by learning a little about me, you might pick up a book in the series and become a fan. So, thank you!

When the darkness was compelling and the heart knew no bounds, was there really a right choice? With Michael's life hanging in the balance, Amber had a choice: save her star-fated love or keep on the crusade to unite the magical community. For Amber, her fate was sealed even before her birth and it was her destiny to fight the great battle ahead of her. But, when it came to her heart — her friends, her great love — Amber's torn. Not only was she the Queen, but she was a human in every sense of the word. She was vulnerable. And so the very people — Chloe and Michael — that gave her strength, quickly became her weakness. It wasn't her fault she loved too much, was it?

Nevertheless, the Tall Dark Man had set a plan in motion that could threaten the very existence of the Blood Prophecy. Would he gather his dark forces and succeed in destroying Amber once and for all? Or, would she assemble her powerful friends and save the world?

Read an Excerpt

One night when he was making his rounds in the forest to see if he could find any scraps tourists left behind when camping, he heard a soft whisper.

“Briar….”

He stilled at the sound of his name, and turned around to see no one or nothing in sight.

He was alone.

In the dark.

So, he crouched down and continued to shine the flashlight.

“…Hexham.”

He stopped once more and looked over his shoulder. His forehead crinkled with lines of confusion. “Hexham? Who the hell is Hexham?” His voice was thick with an English accent.

The bodiless voice laughed, and the closer he listened, the more definite the voice became. A woman’s voice spoke to him loud and clear, as if she were standing right in front having a conversation with him.

Briar’s voice quivered, partly from fear and partly from fascination. “Who are you? Where are you?” He shined the flashlight but saw nothing. Complete darkness and trees, that was it.

The woman’s voice laughed mockingly in return. “Who I am is not important—for now. But I am everywhere and nowhere, all the same.”

As the voice spoke, Briar felt a sense of ease overwhelm his body. The fear and anxiety dissipated. For the first time in his life, he felt like he belonged, truly and deeply, just by the sound of her voice.

“You do belong. We are family, a family of witches. The most powerful to have walked the earth. We lost you, but now you are found.”

He looked out to no one in particular, but his shock was evident. “Witches? That’s ludicrous.”

About the Author:

I was born in Hawaii, a place rich with culture and storytellers. As a little girl, scary tales about vampires, werewolves, angels, demons, and witches were my favorite kind — much to my mother's dismay.

The scarier, the better.

My love for the supernatural never went away, even after moving to Seattle, far from Hawaii's majestic beaches with unusual colors. Nothing compares to the landscapes of Maui, Lanai, or Oahu. But somehow, Seattle stole my heart anyway. It became the place where my love for stories took on a new form, in a book of my own: The Adventures of Little Arthur and Merlin the Magnificent. This book is for kids who love stories, just like I did.

Then I had an idea while sleeping.

One night, my mind began to work overtime. In a dream, I saw a unique storyline involving all the races and an epic battle of good versus evil. It was a modern day plot with a three thousand year old prophecy, The Blood Prophecy. I finished the first book in 2014, The Queen's Destiny. Two years later, I released The Queen's Enemy. The last book in the series, The Queen's Ascension, released on August 17, 2020.

Today, I live in Florida with its beaches and sunshine. But I'm still a Seattle girl at heart. And so all my stories take place in the Northwest.

I always keep to my roots when I write.

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