Today's guest is a very sweet friend and talented author Dena Garson. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Dena on the Emerald Isles Fantasies book series, and she was kind enough to beta a WIP for me just this week. Thank you Dena!
(Dena sure gets great book covers, the Cover Goddess loves her for sure!)
Dena's latest book is "Mystic's Touch" from Ellora's Cave Blush Line. If you like your romance more sweet than spice and you haven't already meet Dena Garson, you're in for a real treat:
Thanks for having me today!
Did you know honey was good for more than just a natural
sweetener?
While I was writing Mystic’s Touch, I did some research on
herbs and healing practices that were used by ancient Egyptians. My heroine is
a healer and since the world I built for them was based on ancient Egypt I
wanted to know some of the methods and herbs she might have used.
What I learned was fascinating.
Honey has antibacterial properties and was frequently used
by ancient Egyptians on the skin to treat cuts, scrapes and burns. It was also
used as an embalming fluid and as an offering to their gods.
Ancient Greeks also valued honey. Some myths portray Cupid
dipping his arrows in honey before firing them at unsuspecting lovers. Honey
was supposedly favored by Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love.
Bridegrooms in traditional Indian wedding ceremonies are offered
honey to improve his stamina.
Today we commonly use honey to soothe a sore throat or
suppress a cough. Minor burns can benefit from honey’s anti-inflammatory and
antibacterial properties. Similarly, minor cuts can be dressed with a thin
layer of honey then covered with a clean bandage or band-aid to reduce healing
time and sterilze the wound. If you begin to feel like you’re coming down with
something, raw honey’s antibacterial and antiviral properties may help boost
your immune system and fight sickness. (NOTE: the darker the honey, the better
its antibacterial and antioxidant power)
Despite its ability to naturally boost energy, raw honey may
provide sleep relief by facilitating the action of tryptophan, which helps make
people sleepy.
But don’t forget all the fun you can have with it too!
Sweeten your own palate before a kiss to encourage your partner to want more.
Drizzle honey on your lover’s body parts and take your time licking it off.
Or heat up a cup of tea and add a dollop of honey before you
sit down to enjoy my new book.
Mystic’s Touch:
When Prince Ceros returns home to take his place on the
throne, he falls prey to a mysterious malady that leaves him unable to speak or
move, though his thoughts and awareness remain intact. Danet, a talented
healer, realizes the prince is alert inside his body. The two are able to share
thoughts telepathically. Unfortunately her connection with Ceros may bring
unwanted attention to her abilities and result in her banishment from the city.
Their unique bond grows as Danet races to find a remedy for
the prince’s condition. Desire turns to love, which makes Danet fear for their
future when he awakens. They seek out the villain attempting to take the throne
and endeavor to find a way to stay together.
Inside Scoop:
Ceros’ secret shifter status adds complication and intrigue to their budding
romance.
To celebrate the release of Mystic’s Touch, I’m giving away
lots of goodies. There will be ebooks, a Dena Garson gift basket, a grab bag of
author promo items, a Love: Defined necklace, Naughty/Nice earrings, and a
swirl ring made by Designs By Jewelee. See my blog for more info. The drawings
will be held at the end of my book tour on March 3rd.
You can enter more than once! Following this link to
Rafflecopter:
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Thank you Dena and Best wishes to you!
XXOO Kat
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