Author: Marje @ Kyrosmagica

Hi. Welcome to my blog: M J Mallon - Kyrosmagica Publishing. A blog about magic, books, writing, laughter, and much more! I'm a YA fantasy author, poet and reviewer. My first YA fantasy novel The Curse of Time - Book 1 - Bloodstone is set in Cambridge and Book 2 - Golden Healer is now out too. As well as this, I have contributed to several anthologies, created my own with some amazing international writers, bloggers and creatives during the pandemic: This Is Lockdown and written two poetry collections: Lockdown Innit Poems About Absurdity & Mr. Sagittarius Poetry and Prose. I write book reviews on my blog and on Goodreads, book bub and on my bookstagram. I have a penchant for travel and have relatives in far flung places, Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore, (my birthplace.) I grew up in in Bonnie Scotland, in Edinburgh, and now live in Cambridge. I love sunny, hot places, particularly Rome, Venice, Portugal, Barcelona, and I forgot to mention the sun drenched beaches of the Caribbean, how could I? I am lucky to have been blessed with two lovely daughters and a husband who I fondly refer to in this blog as my black sheep. Family joke! With my passion for travel, culture, beautiful beaches, good food, books, theatre, writing, and humour, I hope to keep you entertained. I'm loving every minute of this creative journey, please join me.

2020 Conversations with Colleen ~ Featuring Author, M. J. Mallon @Marjorie_Mallon

 

Thank you to Colleen for this beautifully presented author interview  celebrating the release of my new book: Mr. Sagittarius poetry/prose and photography. It includes a link to her 5 star review too. 🙂

2020 Conversations with Colleen ~ Featuring Author, M. J. Mallon @Marjorie_Mallon

Source: 2020 Conversations with Colleen ~ Featuring Author, M. J. Mallon @Marjorie_Mallon

The first month’s royalties of the ebook will be donated to the Australian bush fires. 

New Release! Poetry & Prose: Mr Sagittarius by M J Mallon

Thank you to my cover designer and formatter Rachael for this lovely post on the next stop in my blog tour for Mr. Sagittarius. #poetry #prose #photography #new release

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I’ve been revealing a lot of book covers lately, and you might remember having seen this one. Mr Sagittarius by M J Mallon is now available to own, and I’m so excited to share this new book with you! The first month’s profits will be donated toward the Australian Bush Fire Charity.

I was privileged to design the cover for Mr Sagittarius and work with the lovely M J Mallon on its whimsical design. The author’s photography within the book helped to inspire her poetry, and it’s all contained quitely lovingly within a touching story.

Come meet the curious Mr Sagittarius

Where to get your copy

Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084DQV3HW
Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084DQV3HW/

Who Is Mr. Sagittarius?

Find Mr Sagittarius on Goodreads too!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51004313-mr-sagittarius

M J Mallon writes YA Fantasy/Paranormal novels, Horror/Ghost short stories and multi-genre flash fiction as well as micro poetry – haiku and Tanka.She shares book reviews, poetry…

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Book Tour With Author M J Mallon And Mr Sagittarius

My next blog stop is at Sherri Matthews lovely blog. Thank you so much for this gorgeous post.

The first month’s royalties of the ebook will be donated to the Australian bush fires. 

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Today, I am thrilled to host talented author and lovely friend, M J Mallon. I have had the good fortune of meeting Marje several times, and she is as kind and as friendly as her smile attests.

Marje is on book tour for the launch of her latest release:

Mr Sagittarius

A magical story expressed via poetry and prose with photographic images 

Intrigued from the moment I first saw the title and cover and read the blurb, I was hooked.  Having pre-ordered it and read through it, I can tell you it is a beautifully created work and most delightful story.

So here it is…Mr Sagittarius!

Blurb

Who Is Mr. Sagittarius?

And what is his connection to twin brothers, Harold and William?

When Harold dies, he leaves a simple memorial request

Will his sister Annette honour it?

Or, will the magic of the garden ensure that she does.

Mr…

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Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge

Charli’s flash fiction challenge this week:

February 13, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that includes a sugar report. Use its original meaning of a letter from a sweetheart to a soldier, or invent a new use for it. Go where the prompt leads!

Respond by February 18, 2020. Use the comment section below to share, read, and be social. You may leave a link, pingback, or story in the comments. If you want to be published in the weekly collection, please use the form.  Rules & Guidelines.

 

So I decided to invent a sugar letter for a prisoner who had taken the rap for his lover…

I’m missing you so much; the days are endless without you. Yesterday, I placed some flowers on Richard’s grave. The cold and I stood shivering by his gravestone. No one was around so I confessed everything. By the time I’d finished, it was getting dark and the tombstones were getting darker.

I feel so guilty with you in prison. Passion drove us to his mess. I wish I’d stuck with Richard’s humdrum, instead of going for your sugar kisses. But, I’d murder again for one sweet kiss.

 

February 13: Flash Fiction Challenge

Hope you enjoyed… I seem to be drawn to murder at the moment. Lol.

By the way Charli did an awesome job of featuring me on my blog tour over at Carrot Ranch here’s the link to the post:

Mr. Sagittarius Blog Tour

COLLEEN’S 2020 #BOOK #REVIEWS – “Mr. Sagittarus,” BY AUTHOR, MJ Mallon, @Marjorie_Mallon

 

Source: COLLEEN’S 2020 #BOOK #REVIEWS – “Mr. Sagittarus,” BY AUTHOR, MJ Mallon, @Marjorie_Mallon

I’m thrilled to announce that I have two five star reviews for Mr. Sagittarius. Thank you to Colleen for the above review. So thrilled. And also to Ritu for her 5 star review too:

YAY!!!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3182711991/

The blog tour for my poetry, prose and photography book, Mr. Sagittarius began with the cutest kitties over at my good friend Sam’s blog:

Sam with her lovely kitties: https://samanthamurdochblog.wordpress.com/

The fabulous Charli Mills did me proud at Carrot Ranch: https://carrotranch.com/2020/02/17/mr-sagittarius-blog-tour/

And today – the lovely Sherri is hosting me on her blog:  https://sherrimatthewsblog.com/

So excited! Thank you so much for all your support.

The first month’s royalties of the ebook will be donated to the Australian bush fires. 

Mr. Sagittarius Blog Tour

Thank you so much to Charli Mills for thos wonderful feature for my blog tour for Mr. Sagittarius. #blog #tour #newrelease #poetry #prose #photography

The first month’s royalties of the ebook will be donated to the Australian bush fires. 

LOOK! “Mr. Sagittarius is Here!”

Its day one of my blog tour for Mr. Sagittarius poetry, prose and photography. Do pop over to Sam’s blog to celebrate with us. Charlie the cat has an awesome question… Purr, Miaow.

The first month’s royalties of the ebook will be donated to the Australian bush fires. 

Mr. Sagittarius is on his way!!! #newrelease #poetry #prose #photography

 

Getting excited!!!!

My blog tour begins on Sunday the 16th of February – Mr. Sagittarius – a collection of poetry, short stories and photography.

When I mentioned who was kicking off my blog tour, my eldest daughter, Natasha said:

That’s so you mum!

So, who is my first blog tour host/ess? …

It’s my lovely friend Sam and Charlie the cat with the following question:

Charlie asks :

“I notice there is a poem called ‘Life Lessons From Cats’ with my sister Lily’s picture.

What would you say is the most important lesson you’ve learned in Feline Philosophy?”

To discover my answer and to meet Charlie and my good friend Sam in person, pop over to Sam’s awesome blog celebrating her cute family of cats and her gorgeous crystals : https://samanthamurdochblog.wordpress.com/

Sam is the first stop on my blog tour this Sunday.

MIAOW…

PURR…

 

Kindle Amazon UK Link:

Kindle USA Link:

 

The first month’s royalties from the sale of the e-book will be donated to the Australian bush fire charity. 

 

Love ya!

 

Social Media Links
Authors Website: https://atomic-temporary-67364188.wpcomstaging.com
Collaborative Blog: https://sistersofthefey.wordpress.com
Twitter: @Marjorie_Mallon and @curseof_time
#ABRSC: Authors Bloggers Rainbow Support Club on Facebook
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17064826.M_J_Mallon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mjmallonauthor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjmallonauthor/

Colleen’s 2020 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 164 #SynonymsOnly

Love & Harmony were the prompt words this week.

For love I went for lust and passion! For harmony I chose balance and peacefully.

What are Haiku, Senryu and Tanka?

Remember: Senryu poems make the human, not the world around them, the subject of their creative endeavor. Humor and sarcasm are two of the most favorable elements in a Senryu and should deal with the human condition. Think about sexual matters, family relations, religion, politics, and anything that touches on the pain we experience through sorrow, prejudice, oppression, anger, and frustration. Senryu do not deal in sentimentality.

 

I haven’t written any Senryu before so here goes… I’ve written three…

 

Lusty lips

Pouted

The Viagra

Swallowed

Peacefully

Downed in one

 

His lust overwhelmed

He was so fit

Did the splits

Balanced on one leg

 

Our mismatched passion

Made me quiet

Depleted

My balance

Broken

 

https://colleenchesebro.com/2020/02/11/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-164-synonymsonly/

 

Well, that was a strange one! The Senryu encouraged me to play with words to come up with some unusual results!

 

 

Buy Book: myBook.to/TheCurseofTime

 

Preorder link: Mr. Sagittarius (kindle)