Who am I
I am an author. My novels include paranormal thrillers, humorous Pagan chick lit, canine chick lit, and urban fantasy. My books are often on Amazon's Metaphysical Fiction Bestseller's List. I also write a humor column for TAILS Magazine and devote much of my creative efforts to supporting animal rescue projects. Please visit my website at www.PaganNovelist.com
More About Me
I am a woman who has been on a lifelong creative and spiritual journey.
Favorite Quotes
"Live isn't about you. You are about life." - From my novel GLORY
In my comic mystery novel, RED HOT LIBERTY, there is a humorous subplot about two blue merle Australian Shepherds whose love is forbidden. Talisman is a fictional character based on my own Aussie. Her forbidden lover, Chance, is also based on a real dog. 2006 Crufts Best In Show – BISS MBIS AK...
The novel I am currently writing is the sequel to my urban fantasy, GLORY, titled PRETTY SACRIFICES. It's filled with angels, witches, vampires, and demons. The past few days I've been working on a scene where the teenage witch, Kaia, confronts a demoness. The scene has been very intense, an...
It is snowing and bitterly cold here in Colorado today, and I am working like a crazy woman trying to meet the deadline for my TAILS Magazine humor column. So I did what I aways do when it's cold and I'm crazy busy, I made a big pot of soup this morning to eat from all day. It's convenient and comfo...
On November 1 my new novel, THRESHOLD, was published. THRESHOLD is about a child's near death experience, shamanism, and the transformative power of love. It was inspired by a near death experience of my own many years ago, long before people spoke much about them. At the time, I really had no clue ...
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Please visit my bookstore to purchase autographed copies of my bestselling novels. What great holiday gifts! My novels are abundant in Pagans, shamans, colorful animals, and memorable characters.
Devin O'BranaganI hope everyone is having a wonderful day! It's been a really fine day here. Have so much to do, but admit to giving in to laziness. I am not as Type-A as I used to be in my younger days. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad one.
Devin O'BranaganAck! Going to try this again! My writers' forum is having a flash fiction contest that all writers are welcome to enter. The challenge is to write a story under 1,000 words based on the concept of a town that is experiencing shared dreams. Here is the lin... moreAck! Going to try this again! My writers' forum is having a flash fiction contest that all writers are welcome to enter. The challenge is to write a story under 1,000 words based on the concept of a town that is experiencing shared dreams. Here is the link: http://forum.devinwrites.com/post/May-2012-Flash-Contest-5825708
Devin O'BranaganGood evening all. Just stopping in to say hi while my dinner is cooking. I hope everyone has a great weekend. I plan to spend mine editing my new novel and reading a book I've been asked to review. So far...the book I'm reading is amazing. It's always wor... moreGood evening all. Just stopping in to say hi while my dinner is cooking. I hope everyone has a great weekend. I plan to spend mine editing my new novel and reading a book I've been asked to review. So far...the book I'm reading is amazing. It's always worrisome when a friend asks for a review for fear you won't like it and offend said friend. But this will most certainly end up being a five-star review. Well done Sue Wentz!
NyxDarkSky
Oh good, glad to hear everything is better now.
April 26
Laura Stamps
No, they've been moving fast as usual for me. What browser are you using? You might need to empty your cache. ~hugs~
April 26
Devin O'BranaganBeen working all day on writing the back cover copy for my new novel. I can write a 100,000 word novel, no prob. Try to distill it to a couple hundred words and I'm under the desk screaming for mercy.
Devin O'BranaganWow, is Mercury retrograde again or something? After all the computer havoc I experienced when it recently was, I just had a printer ink cartridge explode when I tried to change it. Bizarre. And very messy. Sigh.
NyxDarkSky
Oh my gosh, I am soooooooo sorry... I hope it was a Ink Jet printer, and not a lazor printer.. Oh my gosh that stuff is finer than baby power, and what ever it touches, DO NOT brush it, vacume lol
April 25
Devin O'Branagan
Yes, it was ink jet ink thank the gods. But, my, what a mess.
Devin O'BranaganSo, after coming up for air today and rejoining the living I discovered 803 emails in my inbox. OMG. I know what I'll be doing the rest of the evening. LOL!
Devin O'BranaganFunny story to share with you guys. So I did a book signing today. It was freakin' HUGE...76 authors. They had authors in from all over the state of Colorado. One egotistical author was very angry she had to share so much of the limelight. She stormed out... moreFunny story to share with you guys. So I did a book signing today. It was freakin' HUGE...76 authors. They had authors in from all over the state of Colorado. One egotistical author was very angry she had to share so much of the limelight. She stormed out half-way through after wishing a pox on all our houses. Priceless...
Devin O'BranaganJust wrote a really moving TAILS Magazine column about a therapy dog who lets handicapped children dress him up in costumes to help exercise their limbs and minds. How cool is that? I'll link it when it posts but here is a photo of him at work:
Devin O'BranaganThe novel I'm writing now has taken on a life of its own, unlike any book I've ever written...it's spooky. (But in a good way.) I truly believe that those things we create are already created on some level of existence and we merely channel them. So...I g... moreThe novel I'm writing now has taken on a life of its own, unlike any book I've ever written...it's spooky. (But in a good way.) I truly believe that those things we create are already created on some level of existence and we merely channel them. So...I guess this must mean I'm getting better at being a channel!
Devin O'Branagan
It's the sequel to my novel GLORY. I had it all plotted out and every time I turned around it turned around...such amazing plot twists that I hadn't planned on. It's been fascinating to be part of. LOL!
March 29
Devin O'BranaganOnly a couple days left to read and vote in our flash fiction contest. The short stories are all written from the perspective of animals. Please support our writers by voting. (No need to register at forum to vote...simply enjoy!)
The official website for bestselling novelist, Devin OBranagan, author of Red Hot Property, Witch Hunt, Spirit Warriors, Glory, Red Hot Liberty and Show Dog Sings the Blues.
In my comic mystery novel, RED HOT LIBERTY, there is a humorous subplot about two blue merle Australian Shepherds whose love is forbidden. Talisman is a fictional character based on my own Aussie. Her forbidden lover, Chance, is also based on a real dog. ...
Devin O'BranaganWhile I'm finishing up writing the sequel to GLORY, I am starting the sequel to WITCH HUNT. I need a name for a feline familiar. Any good ideas?
DryadMeAgennWell, it would depend on the character but as a sequel to Witch Hunt, they're probably still in hiding...so it would have to be something innocuous. At least for the name that most non-pagan people use for it. Like ****** or Felix--something ultra-munda... moreWell, it would depend on the character but as a sequel to Witch Hunt, they're probably still in hiding...so it would have to be something innocuous. At least for the name that most non-pagan people use for it. Like ****** or Felix--something ultra-mundane. But since Cats have 3 names (or more), it could have a second name used by it's person when working magick. That could be something with otherworld connections like "Avalon" or "Belladonna", etc.
DryadMeAgenn
OK, don't know why it replaced a common name for a long-haired poofy cat with stars... starts with Fl and ends with fy with a uf in the middle...
NyxDarkSky
What was the cat's name in the movie Bell, Book and Candle??? That would be a cool name.. Tit'ch'ba I believe it was.
March 24
Devin O'BranaganHi everyone! Sorry I've not been around much this month. My laptop died. Then I got four more in a row, all of which were lemons. Then my printer died. Got a replacement. It died. My router died. Replaced it. It died. My Internet service has been up and d... moreHi everyone! Sorry I've not been around much this month. My laptop died. Then I got four more in a row, all of which were lemons. Then my printer died. Got a replacement. It died. My router died. Replaced it. It died. My Internet service has been up and down. Even the server where my website is went down. When I talk to people on the phone it's all static, no matter which phone I use. A friend suggested maybe my personal energy field, ie Kundalini, is going through some major changes. Kind of like my own pole shift or something. Yikes! Anyway. Hi! LOL! less
NyxDarkSky
I feel ya sweetie, Mercury in Retrograde is showing it's ugly head this time for everyone.... My scanner died also, lol...
March 22
Gypsie
LOL! I second Forest, Mercury Retrograde.. all things you mentioned are affected by it. Glad you were able to check back in! May mercury be kinder to you during the last week. take extra time, make sure you've got good warranty's for your electronics ;) Blessings!
NyxDarkSky
Well, Hello Beautiful.. Welcome back.. It's so lovely to see your return, you have been missed. Big Hugs, Lots of Loves and Megga Blessings for a Fabulous Week ahead.. Muuuaaahhhhh
NyxDarkSky
Well, Hello Beautiful.. Welcome back.. It's so lovely to see your return, you have been missed. Big Hugs, Lots of Loves and Megga Blessings for a Fabulous Week ahead.. Muuuaaahhhhh
March 12
Devin O'Branagan
Been having computer and internet issues. Been a really rough few weeks.
NyxDarkSky
Computer etc, same here.. Mercury is in Retro and showing it's ugly head... --- I'm sorry to hear you've been having a rough patch.. Know you are loved sweet heart.. And just take things 1 at a time.. *Hugs*
March 12
Devin O'Branagan"Ostara: The Sabbat with a Rabbit" - A wonderful Squidoo lens by a Pagan friend of mine:
One year, as the Spring Equinox approached, I got to thinking about some catch phrases we often hear around certain holidays. For example, in December we often hear people saying 'Jesus is the Reason for the Season. ' Although as a pagan I don't agree wit
Devin O'BranaganI just discovered my old publisher is still selling two of my novels at the Sony store! And I am finding it in other places as well online. OMG. I terminated my relationship with them over a year ago. I am beyond mad. I am definitely going to the state At... moreI just discovered my old publisher is still selling two of my novels at the Sony store! And I am finding it in other places as well online. OMG. I terminated my relationship with them over a year ago. I am beyond mad. I am definitely going to the state Attorney General. Unbelievable! Thank you so much WyldRose for bringing this to my attention!
NyxDarkSky
Sweetie, I tell people this all the time.. Google yourself.. Google your products.. If they are being sold anywhere, they will show up in a google search.. Sorry my love, hope you get things fixed... Just take Deep Breaths..
February 29
WyldeRoseI'm so glad good will come out of it, I have been feeling bad all afternoon. You think places like Kobo are above board, which I guess from what you said Devin, they are but if the publisher is dishonest then how do you figure out if you are actually sup... moreI'm so glad good will come out of it, I have been feeling bad all afternoon. You think places like Kobo are above board, which I guess from what you said Devin, they are but if the publisher is dishonest then how do you figure out if you are actually supporting the people who created the art form. Its very confusing.
February 29
NyxDarkSky
I buy from B&N or Amazon.. If it ain't there, I don't buy it.. Especially eBooks.. You never know what kind of junk your gonna really be getting
February 29
WyldeRose
Kobo is affiliated with our largest book store here in Canada, its equivalent to Barnes and Noble.
NyxDarkSky
Welcome Back Sweet Heart, you were missed... Happy Friday, woo hoo the weekend is here.. So kick back, prop up your feet, and have a Fabulous Day.. *Hugs*
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