Welcome Author Casi McLean
Give a warm welcome to Casi McLean, author of Wingless Butterfly!
Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Casi and Wingless Butterfly.
Casi is an award winning author, who pens novels to stir the soul with romance, suspense, and a sprinkle of magic. Her writing crosses genres from ethereal, captivating shorts with eerie twist endings to believable time slips, mystical plots and sensual romantic suspense.
Wingless Butterfly is different from what you usually write. What inspired this particular story? Wingless Butterfly shares a lifetime of secrets like whispers from a best friend and unveils the metamorphosis of a broken child, her struggle to escape a silken chrysalis cocooning her heart, and her desperation to find love, validation and self-worth. When the mist of a new dawn settled, the fragmented little girl emerged confident and secure with wings to fly in a whole new world––that broken child was me.
Wow. What do you normally write, and what inspired you?
My fiction writing gravitates toward romantic suspense and mystery, stories with a dusting of magic and twists you’ll never see coming. I love mystical “what ifs” that take your breath away, turn a romance genre on its head throwing a perfectly aimed, delightful curveball at a surprising and satisfying happily ever after. Real life isn’t always that accommodating. Sometimes you get that curveball aimed straight at your head.
How long have you been writing? My mother said I dictated stories to her before I could read, so in a sense, I’ve written all my life.
Do you see yourself in your characters? Absolutely! I write what I know and throw in what I believe.
What do you want your readers to take away from your books? A WOW… a smile, hope, that magical feeling of what if––and a “I can’t wait for her next book!”
Where do your story ideas come from? Stories emerge from everywhere I go, what I see and hear.
You’ve got a time machine, a cloak of invisibility, and one hour. Where would you go, and what eavesdropping would you do?
This is a trick question, right? My latest novel is a time slip romantic suspense, Beneath the Lake, the first in a three-book series: A ghost town submerged beneath Atlanta’s famous man-made Lake Lanier reportedly lures victims to a watery grave. But when Lacey Montgomery’s car spins out of control and hurtles into the depths of the icy water, she awakens in the arms of a stranger, in a town she’s never heard of–34 years before she was born.
When the 2012 lawyer tangles with a 1949 hunk, fire and ice swirl into a stream of sweltering desire. Bobby Reynolds is smitten the moment the storm-ravaged woman opens her eyes and, despite adamant protest, Lacey falls in love with a town destined for extinction, and the man who vows to save his legacy.
Threatened by a nefarious stalker, the wrath of bootleggers, and twists of fate, Lacey must find the key to a mysterious portal before time rips the lovers apart, leaving their star-crossed spirits to wander forever through a ghost town buried beneath the lake.
Well, it wasn’t meant as a trick question. But it evokes a peek into the author, at least I hope so. By the way, I am reading Beneath the Lake and loving it.
Now, tell us a Little about Wingless Butterfly.
As a child and young adult my mother’s warning about my biological father haunted me:
“YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW HIM; HE’S THE KIND OF MAN WHO PULLS WINGS OFF OF BUTTERFLIES.”
My childhood, steeped in mystery, sparked a domino effect reflecting what I perceived was true, until I uncovered secrets and lies in my past that changed everything. Like my books, my life took twists and turns. My memoir addresses the notion: can we change and, if so, is it possible to erase a lifetime of beliefs? Perspective is reality. When I shattered the broken reflection in the mirror of my past, I finally healed and followed my dreams. Wingless Butterfly is my story.
Now, I live my dreams penning novels to stir the soul with passion, romance, suspense and always a hidden touch of inspiration, and writing self-help and how-to tips for authors.
Editorial Reviews:
Critically acclaimed author Jedwin Smith, recipient of 59 major writing awards including two PULITZER PRIZE nominations, 29 years as a sports writer, columnist, feature writer, and war correspondent commented:
“A very compelling read. I continually found myself rereading passages, not for clarification, but to ensure that the author’s words stayed seared into my mind. An example: ‘ . . . but dark shadows lurked in my soul and held it captive.’ Wow, powerful stuff. Truly a wonderful writer.”
Acosta Productions CEO, Jon Acosta had this to say after reading Wingless Butterfly,
“. . packed with quick cuts, tears, blood, sensuality . . . The story in Wingless Butterfly is rather intricate and absolutely emotional. Lies, deception, broken family secrets, and insecurities flood the pages of this book in a “Lifetime” movie style format . . . almost every chapter is packed with another deceitful secret or emotional bomb that gets dropped by a passing character.”
Casi, what would you like the readers to take away from this book?
The human spirit needs to be reminded that it’s not what has happened to you, who you are, or what you have that is important. It’s how you live and touch the lives of those around you that truly makes a difference. I hope my story helps you discover something about yourself. You may not have experienced a past that has limited you, but someone you know has–and sometimes we all need to be reminded of the power we have within.
Amazon buy link: http://amzn.to/2bVz4fW
New Release Promo Page: https://spark.adobe.com/page/Tg6FZdDasXxDe/
Original Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiApc7HXQ-c
Trailer Bloopers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz36mdM9wjQ
To learn more about Casi, visit:
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Check out her mystical trailers:
Beneath The Lake Trailer ~ A Time-Slip Romantic Suspense
Destiny Trailer ~ Shorts With A Sprinkle Of Magic
Wingless Butterfly Trailer ~ An Inspiring Memoir
It was wonderful having you with us today, Casi. Please feel free to stop by anytime!
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Posted in Authors' Secrets Blog and tagged Non-fiction by Tena Stetler with 30 comments.
Thank you so much for sharing my new release, Tena. I’m excited to be here! And I hope you love Beneath The Lake, Book #2 in the series is almost done!!
Thanks for sharing your new cover and story with us.
Wingless Butterfly sounds just beautiful, Casi. Good luck.
Thanks so much, KK. I’m so glad you stopped by!
KK, thanks for stopping by.
Such a beautiful cover, for what sounds like a very special story. Wishing you wonderful things for this novel, Casi.
Anni xx
Thank you Anni, for taking the time to stop by and for such a nice comment!
Appreciate you stopping by Anni!
Love your quote: “The human spirit needs to be reminded that it’s not what has happened to you, who you are, or what you have that is important. It’s how you live and touch the lives of those around you that truly makes a difference.”
Amen! Best wishes with this release. Hopefully it will touch someone who needs to be uplifted.
Thanks for stopping by Angelina! That quote was quite nice.
Thank you, Angelina. I hope so! Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice coment. 😉
Very nice interview and post, Casi.
Thanks for stopping by Linda!
Thank you, Linda. So nice to have you stop by!
Appreciate your stopping by Linda!
This story sounds so fascinating and uplifting. It’s another for the TBR pile!
Thank you, Lori. I appreciate you taking time to stop by and comment!
Beautiful interview, ladies. I love your outlook on life, Casi. As an individual who’s had many twists and turns to my life, I decided to embrace the journey and not stay hidden in the shadows. Yes, change is possible. Wishing you all the best…always! 🙂
What a great comment and outlook on life. Thanks for stoping by!
Sounds truly amazing! What a wonderful message.
Very enjoyable interview. Casi’s new book sounds fascinating. I’ve read ‘Beneath the Lake’ and really enjoyed it and ‘Wingless butterfly’ sounds like quite a shft. Can’t wait to read it.
Casi, congratulations for having the courage to write your story and change your life. All the best to you.
Love the cover, Casi. And my, what an intriguing story. Good luck with sales and your writing.
I’m so glad you stopped by. Thanks. Jana!!
Sounds Great
Thanks so much, Linda. Glad you stopped by 🙂
Love the insights about Casi. She does so much for our community of authors and is the soul of patience when it comes to those of us who aren’t as adept as she is with online communication. Thank you, Tena, for bringing us this post.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Casi is a winner.
Casi, I had no idea you wrote a memoir in addition to your other pursuits. It sounds gripping and amazing. I wish you the best of luck with it <3
Kimberly Keyes
Kimberly, thanks for stopping by. Casi’s memoir is interesting.