Things Old and Forgotten – New Book by Mae Clair

~ John W. Howell
“Hi to everyone. I know we normally have a post today.”
“Why aren’t we today, Lucy?”
“We have a special guest author Mae Clair, and the Boss is using our time to introduce her new book.”
“So we get the week off?”
“I think that’s how it works.”
“You really should look into the camera.”
“I thought I was. Oh well, here’s the Boss.”

I am so pleased to have Mae Clair on Fiction Favorites today. Mae and I are teammates on Story Empire, and I have known Mae almost as long as I have been blogging. She is a very talented writer and has composed a set of short fiction stories for your enjoyment. Here is Mae to explain her latest.

Hi, John. Thanks for hosting me today and allowing me to share my newest release with your readers. Things Old and Forgotten is a collection of short fiction that includes stories in several genres—magical realism, fantasy, speculative, even two that touch on mild horror.

As a fan of legend, I’ve always loved tales of chivalry. Robin Hood ranks among my favorite of all time. I have a small collection of books and a decent DVD collection devoted to “the hooded man.” Naturally, I couldn’t resist putting my own spin on the myth. Among the stories in Thing Old and Forgotten, you’ll find a very different Sherwood.

Below is a short excerpt from Robin of Sherwood. In this scene, John Lyttle, Marian, and Will Scarlett are in hiding, waiting for Robin to signal he has gained entrance to the Sheriff of Nottingham’s holding cells.

EXCERPT:
“I don’t trust him.” John Lyttle crouched in the darkness with his companions. Across the street, Robin darted for the police station. “He’s only doing this because we have his brother and I took his gun-thing.” As he spoke, his hand fell to the weapon tucked inside his waistband. Smith & Wesson, their captive called it, but the words meant nothing to him. Once, long ago, he’d seen something similar on a moving picture screen that survived the Purge. He knew the weapon was more accurate than a bow, capable of killing from greater distance.

Will grunted. “Reasons don’t matter if it nets us the Perimeter.”

John’s attention shifted to Marian. “You’re quiet.” She was Norman herself, the daughter of a rich lord from a neighboring shire. Disillusioned with that life, she’d joined up with the Saxons a year ago. Her loyalty was unquestionable, but John couldn’t help noticing the way she looked at Huntington.

“People can change.” Her gaze held challenge. “Aren’t I proof of that?”

Chastised, John fell silent. He refocused on the street, scanning for sentries. Across the way, Huntington’s long hair looked ghostly in the darkness. “Damn Norman’s pale as cream.” He scratched his beard. “What’s taking so bloody long?”

Scarlett’s glance was black. “What I’d like to know is where’d he get the key?”

“Where do you think?” Marian’s gaze flashed between them. “He had dinner with the sheriff. A good thief takes advantage of every opportunity.”

“Thief?” John snorted what he thought of the idea. “He’s an aristocrat, woman. If you’d stop making calf-eyes at him, you’d see he’s friggin’ nobility.”

BOOK BLURB:

A man keeping King Arthur’s dream of Camelot alive.
A Robin Hood battling in a drastically different Sherwood.
A young man facing eternity in the desert.
A genteel southern lady besting a powerful order of genies.
A woman meeting her father decades after his death.

These are but a few of the intriguing tales waiting to be discovered in Things Old and Forgotten. Prepare to be transported to realms of folklore and legend, where magic and wonder linger around every corner, and fantastic possibilities are limited only by imagination.

The book sounds excellent, Mae. All the best to you, and I hope everyone gets a copy

Thanks again for hosting me today, John. In honor of my love for autumn—a fantastic time to curl up with a book—Things Old and Forgotten will be on sale for .99c through October 31st.

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Published by John W. Howell

I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

91 thoughts on “Things Old and Forgotten – New Book by Mae Clair”

    1. I had so much fun writing this story, Priscilla. I am a diehard Robin Hood fan, but given the story has been told so many times, I thought it would be fun to switch it up a bit.
      I’m delighted to hear you’re enjoying the stories!

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  5. Looks like I’m reading this book at just the right pace as I follow Mae along her tour! It’s been a fantastic read so far and you all should check this out.

    Thanks for hosting her, Twiggy and Lucy. Nice to meet you (and your boss), from a new indie author around these parts 😉

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    2. Great to see you following along on the tour, Marie! And I’m delighted you’re getting to meet and know so many authors in the indie community. They’re all wonderful and we’re delighted to have you join us.

      Many thanks for supporting the tour, and for the great comment about my book! 🙂

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  13. John, thanks so much for hosting me today. I’m delighted that Twiggy and Lucy rolled out the red carpet for me. I just love those two!
    Thank you for the kind words as well. It’s wonderful to be here on Fiction Favorites!

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  14. Congratulations, Mae. I’m enjoying your collection very much. It’s my evening treat. Thank you, John, for showcasing Mae with the pups’ special welcome. How perfect!

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    2. That’s fantastic to hear, Gwen. I’m glad to hear the stories are helping you wind down the evenings. And I was ecstatic to get an intro from Lucy and Twiggy….John, too, LOL!

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  15. I snorted out loud when I read “calf eyes”, lol. I also love a good Robin Hood tale and I sure like the sound of this one, Mae. Great closeup of the girls, John – hope they enjoy their day off!

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  17. Having just finished this book, I can say it is an adventure! Each chapter is different and eclectic but all with the same thread of Mae’s distinctive style of writing throughout. Thank you for hosting today, and congrats, Mae, on another winner!!

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  18. Lucy and Twiggy are getting so worldly. Maybe they should become the Siskel and Ebert of book reviews. They can start with Mae’s book.

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  19. Another great excerpt. I read this one last night and loved the fresh take on Robin Hood 🙂 Thanks for hosting, John!

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  26. I don’t know how I managed to miss this yesterday, but I’m glad I saw it tonight. GREAT post you two, and Mae, you keep right on rockin’ this book tour! I’m here to tell ya, it’s a fantastic read, and I hope everyone checks it out. They won’t be sorry! 😀 ❤

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  28. I flew through this book, John. A wonderful stop on the tour, Mae, and an excerpt from one of my favorite stories (my favorites added up to half of the collection). I loved the variety and creativity. Congrats on another great read.

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