I’m over the moon to welcome author Mae Clair to my blog today! She recently released A Thousand Yesteryears as part of her Point Pleasant Series. This book is a must read, please find out more about it below, I promise you’ll want to buy it.
Childhood Monsters by Mae Clair
Childhood days are filled with fun, a time of delight and discovery. But children also have vivid imaginations for conjuring the denizens of make-believe. Like most otherworldly elements, the fantastical is inhabited with beings of light and dark.
Most of us remember the boogeyman under the bed, a malevolent creature born from the blood of midnight, dust and shadow. When darkness settled the boogeyman left its realm, oozing to life through the floorboards. We knew better than to dangle a hand or foot over the edge of the mattress.
Trying to convince an adult of the boogeyman’s existence was pointless. Once a light switch was activated or a parent peered under the bed to reassure us, the boogeyman seeped back through the floorboards before it could be spied.
In the morning, the touch of sunlight banished all dark creatures to their shadow-draped warrens and we could almost believe the danger would not return. The denizens of the night held no power.
We rode bikes, raced across open fields, picked wild strawberries and climbed trees. When dusk fell, we danced with fireflies, told ghost stories and played hide-and-seek. Twilight was magical, nothing to fear. But darkness eventually settled, and when we crawled into bed at night, fear of the bogeyman returned.
The town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia has a famous bogeyman buried in folklore of the past. The Mothman is a winged humanoid-like creature with glowing red eyes rumored to have haunted the town in 1966 and 1967. In my new mystery/suspense novel, A THOUSAND YESTERYEARS, the Mothman returns fifteen years later. My characters are everyday people forced to face extraordinary circumstances, including secrets, betrayal and murder. Take a look at the blurb:
Behind a legend lies the truth…
As a child, Eve Parrish lost her father and her best friend, Maggie Flynn, in a tragic bridge collapse. Fifteen years later, she returns to Point Pleasant to settle her deceased aunt’s estate. Though much has changed about the once thriving river community, the ghost of tragedy still weighs heavily on the town, as do rumors and sightings of the Mothman, a local legend. When Eve uncovers startling information about her aunt’s death, that legend is in danger of becoming all too real…
Caden Flynn is one of the few lucky survivors of the bridge collapse, but blames himself for coercing his younger sister out that night. He’s carried that guilt for fifteen years, unaware of darker currents haunting the town. It isn’t long before Eve’s arrival unravels an old secret—one that places her and Caden in the crosshairs of a deadly killer…
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New York Times bestselling author Kevin O’Brien had this to say about A THOUSAND YESTERYEARS:
“A THOUSAND YESTERYEARS is masterful, bone-chilling fiction that begins with a real-life tragedy on December 15, 1967: the Silver Bridge collapse in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. 46 people died. Author Mae Clair has seamlessly woven fact, fiction and creepy urban folklore into one intense thriller. The gripping story focuses on two witnesses to the disaster—fifteen years later. Both Eve Parrish and Caden Flynn lost loved ones in the catastrophe and still carry the emotional scars. After a long absence, Eve returns to Point Pleasant to bury her recently-deceased aunt, face some old ghosts, and reunite with her one-time “impossible-crush,” Caden. But when Eve begins to investigate her aunt’s death, she’s plunged into danger and a nightmare world where scary urban legends are very real. Full of suspense, A THOUSAND YESTERYEARS will keep you guessing, gasping and turning the pages for more.”
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Intrigued?
A THOUSAND YESTERYEARS is available from:
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Yesteryears-Point-Pleasant-ebook/dp/B0138NHJ4A
B & N
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-thousand-yesteryears-mae-clair/1122454905?ean=9781601837776
Kobo
https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/a-thousand-yesteryears
Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Mae_Clair_A_Thousand_Yesteryears?id=kY9KCgAAQBAJ&hl=en
iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-thousand-yesteryears/id1050516745?mt=11
Kensington Publishing
http://www.ekensingtonbooks.com/book.aspx/32298
Author Bio:
Mae Clair has been chasing myth, monsters and folklore through research and reading since she was a child. In 2013 and 2015, she journeyed to West Virginia to learn more about the legendary Mothman, a creature who factors into her latest release.
Mae pens tales of mystery and suspense with a touch of romance. Married to her high school sweetheart, she lives in Pennsylvania and numbers cats, history and exploring old graveyards among her passions. Look for Mae on her website at MaeClair.net where you can sign-up for her newsletter.
Connect with Mae Clair at the following haunts:
Website
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Twitter (@MaeClair1)
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Facebook Author Page
Amazon Author Page
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Thanks so much for hosting me today, Jennifer. I’m delighted to be a guest on your blog! 🙂
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This sounds like a fascinating story, Mae. Good luck with the book!
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Thanks for stopping by John.
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Thanks for visiting, John, and for checking out my latest. Happy Wednesday!
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Intriguing blog, Mae! I can’t wait to read T Thousand Yesteryears!. Enjoy your tour… And, thank you Jennifer for hosting.
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Thanks for stopping by Gwen, and for your interest in A THOUSAND YESTERYEARS. Given there is a “monster” in the book, I thought a post about the bogeymen of childhood was a nice match, LOL.
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Thanks for supporting Mae’s tour today Gwen!
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WOW sounds brilliant! I love the review from a well known author. I am soon to read Myth and Magic so looking forward to sampling your writing. All the best with the tour.
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Thanks so much, Bill. Kevin O’Brien is one of my all time favorite authors. I was over the top when he gave me that review! 🙂 I hope you enjoy Myth and Magic, and I look forward to reading your books as well. Looks like you’ve got some great ones there!
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Thanks Bill.
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Those were the days! I also recall the spooky things hiding in the shadows of fruit orchards….especially on cloudy days when the shadows were even darker! Great Post Mae! A Thousand Yesteryears is a wonderful book I highly, highly recommend!
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Thanks for stopping today Debbie and for the great recommendation for Mae.
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Oooh, spooky things hiding in the shadows of fruit orchards. That already has me envisioning story threads 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Debbie, and for your endorsement of A Thousand Yesteryears. I’m so delighted you enjoyed the book!
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Done! I now have your book on my reading list. Thank you Jennifer for hosting her.
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Thanks for your support here today Joy!
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Thank you so much, Joy! I’m delighted I made your reading list. 🙂
I have a strong passion for myth, urban legends and folktales, although this is the first time I’ve gone to this extent to weave a legend throughout the book (and ultimately the series).
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In spite of the bogeyman, your childhood sounds magical. Fun post, Mae.
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It does sound magical!
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Hi, Stanalei! Thanks for visiting me on my blog tour. “Magical” is a good fit for all the make-believe worlds I created in childhood, as well as the regular fun days spent with friends 🙂
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Expect the unexpected and never let your guard down when you’re around Mae Clair’s books! I love her mix of myth, legend and romantic suspense.
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Thanks for stopping and supporting Mae.
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Another great post, Mae! Just from the past three days I know I’ll enjoy your work. You are such a gifted writer! I have Eclipse Lake on my Kindle and it’s next in line. 🙂
Thanks for the warm welcome, Jennifer!
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Wow, I’m delighted to hear Eclipse Lake is next on your TBR, Natalie! And thank you so much for your kind words about my story-crafting ability. What a lovely compliment. I return it in kind on your poetry, a lovely craft I never developed the knack for. 🙂
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I think there’s a part of all of us that doesn’t ever outgrow that feeling.
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You’re so right, A. M. To this day, I can’t dangle a hand or foot over the side of the bed for more than a few seconds, even though I KNOW there is no bogeyman lurking below 🙂
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Another great post, Mae. Thanks for hosting, Jennifer.
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Thanks, Craig. And thanks for following my tour 🙂 Happy Hump Day!
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You too.
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Hi Mae! Another great blog post on your tour 🙂 You have officially taken over my TBR, LOL 🙂 best of luck with everything!
Jennifer, thanks for hosting Mae, today and being so supportive 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by with your support Harmony!
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Great post, Mae! Working furiously on my WIP, but once I finish Eclipse Lake, A Thousand Yesteryears is next. Thanks to Jennifer for hosting Mae. Seems like the blog tour is going well!
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Thanks for stopping by Julie!
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Oh, that brought back memories of making sure every necessary square inch of body was tightly wrapped up in sheets and blanket!. Not having central heating in those halcyon days of childhood helped in reinforcing the habit of being tightly tucked in – somehow, it never seemed to matter so much in the hot months, but then the sun stayed up later then as well… 🙂
Thanks for having us all over Jennifer 😀
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Thanks for stopping Jan! Funny the things we remember about going to bed as kids.
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Another great stop for your blog tour, Mae!! Hope you’re enjoying it as much as your followers are!! 🙂 Thanks so much for hosting, Jenny!! Your support is so appreciated!!
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I well know the goblins that can live under a bed. Very scary. Best of luck with your new book, Mae!
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Love Mae’s work! I have read and reviewed several of her books.. this one is being added to my tbr list. 🙂
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