Goddess of the Wild Thing
by Paul
DeBlassie III
GENRE: Thriller
BLURB:
Eve Sanchez, a
scholar of esoteric studies, is driven into unreal dimensions of horror and
hope as she encounters a seductive and frightening man, criminal lawyer Sam
Shear.
Sam introduces Eve to
a supernatural world in which the wicked powers of a surrogate mother’s twisted
affection threaten love and life. Struggling to sort through right from wrong,
frightened yet determined, Eve nears despair.
Goddess of the Wild
Thing reveals the dramatic tale of one woman’s spiritual journey where
metaphysical happenings, unexpected turns of fate, and unseen forces impact her
ability to love and be loved.
In the magical realm
of Aztlan del Sur, a mythopoeic land of hidden horrors and guiding spirits,
Eve, with three friends and a wise old woman, is caught in an age-old struggle
about love—whether bad love is better than no love— and discovers that love is
a wild thing.
Excerpt:
Unending man dramas weren’t
necessary to life and well-being. She was educated, had plenty of common sense,
and was street-smart. Countless members of the male species spoke of her in
hushed tones at the cantina, in university hallways, and at social events when
friends and colleagues were relaxed and enjoying themselves during the cool, high-desert
nights. The thought of hooking up with the most desirable of fantasy felines
for the evening rippled through the undercurrent of verbal exchange. She should
be able to attract the right kind of man, one who was kind and caring and
didn’t bring tidal waves of emotional drama.
Eve had no time to waste. She needed
the counsel of her trusted friend and spiritual guide. This turn of events was
unlike any she’d ever encountered. It was violent and bloody and made her fear
for her safety.
This new fellow had seemed genuine,
courtly, romantic, and hot. He gave off a world-wise and street savvy vibe.
There was a gentleness and sensitivity to him, more so than the typical single,
middle-aged male on the lookout for female companionship and mind-blowing times.
However, she’d unwittingly found
trouble and needed guidance from Graciéla, a seventy-eight-year-old wise woman,
crone, and seer into confusing matters of the heart. Graciéla waited for Eve at
the Sage Metaphysical Bookstore where she served as resident manager for an
absentee owner. Even after an exhausting day of seeing one desperate soul after
another, Graciéla agreed that Eve’s situation was critical. She’d stay late for
a friend and frightened soul.
Eve had to park blocks from the
store because lately, downtown had become a hub of clubs, theaters, and trendy
restaurants appealing to a congestion of new money and hot times. Close-in
parking was locked up by happy hour, so blocks away was her only choice. She
caught herself looking nervously from side to side and down twilight-shadowed
alleyways as she hurried along the cracked sidewalk. She felt safer along these
edgy streets with Shirley by her side, a genuine person and mystic cohort.
“Eve, honey . . .” Shirley paused
before going on.
Eve knew Shirley hesitated because
she was trying to be conciliatory—not an easy talent for a hard-bitten woman.
The pause passed. “On the other
hand, maybe if bad love is what we get, bad love is just what we take. If
there’s something better, I’m in . . . just saying I’ve never seen it. Till I
do, I for one gotta go with what I get.” Her look toughened. “It’s just not
come my way, and I’m not holding a sure-to-turn-me-blue breath.” A tough
attitude toward life, love, and men was her stock-in-trade.
Eve smiled a bit. She loved her
friend and all her rough spots and edges. There were people who were mean but
not nasty, malicious, or toxic. Shirley was hardened and mean but only when and
if she needed to be.
Shirley’s hair floated a few inches
away from her shoulders, static currents conjuring magic. Eve’s peripheral
vision caught the streaks of what she imagined as a bonfire during a war dance.
Shirley spoke from experience, a woman smitten by man potential going south
quicker than a rattler hisses and bites.
Eve kept up her pace as she
contemplated Shirley’s words. Settling for less than what she wanted was no
good. It left her cold and empty. It was definitely no good. Plus, Shirley
didn’t know the whole story, only that gloom about the prospect of men and love
had descended, and Eve was taking it hard.
“Bad love’s a risk, Shirley. No good
for me. If I need to cut this thing short, so be it. But I’d rather see it through.
Maybe there’s a chance that the bad I’m afraid of isn’t there. Maybe I’m
blowing it up into something it isn’t. Maybe there’s good and I’m thinking it’s
bad. So if the good is down deep, real deep—I want to hold on and give it a
chance.” Eve pondered the words as a light rain started up. Then she went on,
“I need to hear what Graciéla has to say. I’d like to give things a chance. I’m
not giving up unless there’s no way out of emotional dead-ends and never-ending
heartache.”
Mists formed along the edges of the
potholed asphalt and cracked sidewalks. They twisted and curled, arising out of
a subterranean ether sphere. Usually, they arose during the early morning and
hovered inches above the downtown park’s green expanse, hardly ever at night
with its fading daytime desert heat, and hardly ever along the paved spaces.
Darkness descended and pressed down like a heavy hand, edgy and ominous.
Interview with Paul DeBlassie III
For those interested in exploring the subject or theme of your
book, where should they start?
Goddess of the Wild Thing explores love and the question of whether
bad love is better than love? It’s best to start with your life and if love’s
been an area of conflict or concern then this book is for you.
How did you become involved with the subject or theme of your
book?
In depth psychotherapy, I daily treat patients who’ve been wounded
by love. So, the story was birthed from personal and psychotherapeutic experience.
What were your goals and intentions in this book, and how well do
you feel you achieved them?
My intention with Goddess of the Wild Thing was to write a
supernatural thriller that delved into the dark and light emotional/spiritual
energies at work in relationships. I think the successfully story tapped into
the ups and downs of love and the meaning of commitment.
Anything you would like to say to your readers and fans?
Step into the story of the Goddess, go slowly, page by page, and
ponder.
What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
Truth to Eve and her love longings and heartfelt battles brought a
sense of conviction that I’d done my best to be loyal to the central character
of the Goddess.
Can you tell us a little bit about your next books or what you
have planned for the future?
The Goddess of Everything is about to go off to my editors. It’s a
story about mother love gone bad and the need to break free. There’s conflict,
supernatural twists and turns, and an unexpected resolution.
How long have you been writing?
For thirty-five years as a professional psychologist/writer, I’ve
set the metaphoric pen to page and spun out essays, thrillers, and (I’ve been
told) managed to pass on a bit of old wisdom along the way.
AUTHOR Bio
and Links:
Paul
DeBlassie III, Ph.D. is a depth psychologist and award-winning writer living in
his native New Mexico. He specializes in treating individuals in emotional and
spiritual crisis. His novels, visionary thrillers, delve deep into archetypal
realities as they play out dramatically in the lives of everyday people.
Memberships include the Author’s Guild, Visionary Fiction Alliance, Depth
Psychology Alliance, International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis
and Psychotherapy, and the International Association for Jungian Studies.
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5 comments:
Good Morning! Your book sounds great and I'm glad I got to learn about it. Thank you!
Sounds like a great read.
Great post, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for hosting The Goddess!
How did your book change from your first draft to your final draft?
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