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Snow Blood
Season 1
Snow Blood
Series
Episodes
1-6
Carol
McKibben
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Troll River Publications
Date of Publication: February 14, 2014
Print ISBN: 978-1939564368
eBook ISBN: B00JOWG05O
Number of pages: 240 pages
Word Count: 56,025
Cover Artist: Truenot Dreams
Book Description:
Snow Blood Season 1 by Carol McKibben is
the first in a series of short novels retelling the modern day adventures of
the first vampire.
When Brogio must turn Snow, a beautiful
white husky, in order to save the dog, a series of events is unleashed that
reveal a sinister plot against the father of all vampires.
As life and true death experiences bond
the master vampire and his newly transformed vampire canine together, they
unravel a conspiracy that when resolved may return Selene, the love of Brogio’s
life, back to him and set him free from the lonely existence that has plagued
him for thousands of years! From the author of Luke’s Tale, follow Snow Blood,
an epic story of the first vampire as told through the eyes of his kindred dog.
Episode
One
- reveals how Snow first meets
Brogio, the original vampire, and follows the white husky through his
transformation to the Kindred world.
Episode
Two - uncovers a sinister plot to destroy
the father of all vampires, and we meet Kane, Brogio’s first blood child. This
episode traces Snow’s efforts to discover Brogio’s history.
Episode
Three -
introduces Selene, a nurse who is identical to the love of Brogio’s existence.
Is she merely a doppelganger or his love returned to him? Is she part of the
threat to his destruction? More threats are made not just against the lives of
Brogio and Snow but against Selene, forcing them to reveal their true
identities to her. Struggling with her acceptance of Brogio, Snow and Kane,
Selene is brought into their fold for her protection.
Episode
Four and Five
- let the reader know more about Brogio and the original Selene’s past while
Brogio attempts to protect those he loves from inevitable destruction by
leading the threatening dark forces away from them. Snow intercedes after
Selene’s plea for help to reunite her to Brogio. United again, destruction
follows the four of them wherever they go. Hounded by ancient gods and
goddesses, monsters, werewolves and a number of disasters, they battle to
protect each other. In his effort to protect his master and those he loves,
Snow must make a promise that will end his life as he knows it. The true source
bent on destroying Brogio is finally revealed and culminates in an epic battle
where Snow offers up his life to save Brogio, Selene and Kane.
Episode
Six –
Snow prepares to keep the promise that he made, but Kane intervenes for his
“blood brother,” leaving us to wonder about both their fates. Tension grows
between Brogio and Selene as he attempts to make her his wife for eternity and
defy the gods. The reader discovers if Selene is his love returned to him.
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“A real
surprise find for me. Being a dog person I was tempted but I only reluctantly
ventured out to read this book about a white husky who becomes vampire. To my
relief and joy the concept really worked! … The drama, the suspense and the
perspective are excellent, and I no doubt will make my way through this canine
paranormal series. Well done!” ~Christoph Fischer
About the
Author:
Carol McKibben graduated from the
University of Kentucky with a degree in Secondary Education and a minor in
Journalism. She went on to earn a Master’s of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from
Rollins College. After teaching English and Journalism for a decade, she was
offered the opportunity to join Miramar Communications, the 8th largest publishing
house west of the Mississippi in Los Angeles.
Working her way up from editorial and
then as Director of Market Development, she became the publisher of Special
Events magazine (a trade publication for all those working in the events
industry) that she helped launch in 1984. In addition, she created a companion
trade show, The Special Event, for which she was also the director for a
decade, planning every aspect – from exhibits to educational conferences and
events.
During that time, she earned her
Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation and helped found the
International Special Events Society (ISES) of which she was international
president from 1999-2000. She co-authored The Dictionary of Event Management
for ISES and helped write the study guides for the CSEP exam.
She was a magazine publisher for both
consumer and trade magazines for 20+ years. She has written numerous articles
and conducted a myriad of seminars, often speaking to large audiences for both
The Special Event and ISES. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from
the special events industry in 1999.
In 2007, she began a freelance writing
and editing career, working with other authors to help them realize their
dreams. She has published Luke’s Tale, Riding Through It and Snow Blood Season
1. Luke’s Tale and Snow Blood are targeted to a YA market. Luke’s Tale was
included in the Summer Solstice Top 12 Book Pick List. Carol writes from the
heart of a dog’s eyes. Her books help support her dog rescue efforts and focus
on unconditional love.
Carol is married to Mark McKibben, a
broadcast engineering sales professional and experienced airplane pilot, and
they have two grown children, Rett and Stephanie, and three grandchildren,
Lauren, Diesel and Slater. Their current “babies” are Neo, their 117-lb.
Labradoodle, a trained therapy dog, and Binks, a black Labrador Retriever
rescue. Together Mark and Carol work with the Los Angeles Animal Rescue and
Wings of Rescue to save the precious lives of endangered dogs.
Carol is a firm believer in Maya
Angelou’s quote:” I've learned that people will forget what you said, people
will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
She believes that angels were her inspiration for Luke’s Tale – a Story of
Unconditional Love and feels that even though the Snow Blood Series is about
the original vampire and his kindred dog, that theme carries through. “There’s
a method to my madness,” she states. “The world is waiting for love to overcome
hate. I feel that my purpose is to show others how to love unconditionally,
just as dogs love us we should love each other.”
Carol’s other favorite quote is one that
her husband taught her. “I love myself more when I am with you.”
Carol ,Neo and Binks are currently
working on Snow Blood Season 2.
To learn even more about Carol, go to http://www.carolmckibben.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/@carolmckibben
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolmckibben
Luke’s Tale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5TgN5PQao8
Tour
giveaway
Snow Blood’s collar that Brogio gives to
his kindred dog
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Many, many thanks to the Sizzling Book Blog for featuring Snow Blood Season 1 and me today!
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Carol McKibben
This looks like a very interesting read. It has been added to my TBR list.
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