Author sets three fictional novels in Waynesburg (from The Greene County Messenger)
WAYNESBURG — While doing genealogical research on her family, Carol Cajigas tracked down a family member, her great-great grandfather, Teater Higgins, to Waynesburg. Born in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Higgins married Mary Wilkinson from Wheeling, West Virginia, but is believed to be buried somewhere in Waynesburg, according to old family accounts. Her discovery of her long-gone relative led her to write a series of three books based on a fictionalized version of his life. Titled
Excerpt from Heartseed (Sensate Nine Moon Saga - Book 3)
Early Spring, 1938 – Waynesburg, PA Two men stood on the crest of a hill facing each other in a heated debate. “Teater, don’t do it,” said Jediah. “You don’t know what might happen.” “I’m afraid you can’t stop me, boy,” said Teater. “Listen, I’m as certain of this as I am about the Prophecy. I know in the very essence of my being that I am supposed to do this.” Teater rubbed the back of his neck in exasperation. Jediah made some valid points, and it would seem that his be
Excerpt from Ryeth (Sensate Nine Moon Saga - Book 2)
About 1545 - Somewhere in the hills of the north near the great waters “He means nothing to me.” Onatah sighed. Juan caressed her face in his calloused hands. “Ona, I am not questioning your loyalty; I am concerned he will misinterpret your kindness.” “Am I not to be kind?” Her dark eyes rose to meet his. “I’ve watched how he looks at you.” She was aware of Juan's protective nature. Not possessing a jealous nature, Juan cared only for her safety. “I cannot help the stars
Excerpt from Larkspur (Sensate Nine Moon Saga - Book 1)
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania – Spring The instant her toe caught Alexandra braced herself for the impact. As her body made contact, the surface gave way. A scream escaped her lips as she tumbled downward through a dark shaft. The descent ended abruptly with a belly flop into icy cold water. Water gushed up her nose and into her mouth; she thrashed until her foot touched bottom and her head cleared the surface. Coughing and straining to expel the foul water, she gasped for air
A Burst of Gamma Ray
I've been researching cataclysmic events for my next novel, and I've settled on the destructive nature of the aberrant gamma ray. It's a good thing I write fiction. I can't imagine the work it would take to be factual; I have enough trouble keeping my characters from running off the page as it is. Although my books revolve around a fictional world, I try to keep a firm footing in the real world. The Earth receives very weak doses of gamma rays daily. If, however, some sys
Sensate Nine Moon Saga - 1st Book FREE
Please take this opportunity to download the FREE copy of Larkspur from SmashWords! SmashWords Use code UV86T at checkout! Larkspur is the first book of H.H.Laura's Sensate Nine Moon Saga, and is being offered FREE to celebrate the publication of Heartseed, the third book in the series in which the Prophecy comes to an end. (This FREE copy is only available until August 1st.) Throughout the series, you will come to know the benevolent Sensates, who are a group of people that
On Writing the Sensate Nine Moon Saga
Wow, I never thought I'd get here. I finished Heartseed, the third book in the Sensate Nine Moon Saga, and jumped for joy. This was a major accomplishment in my life. When I started Larkspur, I hoped to finish the tribute to my parents before my mother lapsed so far into Alzheimer's that she didn't realize she would live on in print forever. It tickled me when she asked me again and again to read the excerpt that applied specifically to her. When she passed away, I lost my
Inspiration for Heartseed (Sensate Nine Moon Saga - Book 3)
The delicate Heartseed Vine not only inspired the name of Alexandra's home on the mountain, but also the concept of Balisier. My Sensates are a benevolent race of people who have extrasensory perception. In order to be selected to enter into their group, not only do you have to possess the recessive gene, but you must also exhibit a high moral character. The brown seeds of this vine are each marked with an ivory heart and represent my Sensates. Balisier, the Sensates safe
Larkspur (Sensate Nine Moon Saga - Book 1) FREE on SmashWords
Those who wish to journey through time with H.H.Laura's Sensates - grab a FREE copy of Larkspur, the first book in the Sensate Nine Moon Saga by using the coupon code UV86T at SmashWords. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/104481 - Use this link, add the code at checkout, and your copy is free! The code is valid until August 1, 2016. Synopsis: After the devastating loss of her parents in a freak accident, Alexandra obsesses over the mystery surrounding Teater Higgins, her
