Tena StetlerAuthor of Paranormal Romance/Suspense & Cozy Mysteries With Magic Spark!

Dec 13th Audiobook Release HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC & Sunday Snippet

 I am so excited! WooHoo!!! Just in time for Christmas, HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC is out on Audiobook. Don’t you love audiobooks? You can listen on a long car ride, or running errands or even doing house work.  Nikki’s narration is friendly, cheerful and relaxed.  I know you have family or friends that would love to find an audiobook in their stocking or under the tree this year.  A feel good book with a happy ending is such a great gift any time, but especially this year. 2020 has been a difficult year for most. 

Lets take a look at the gem of a narrator. Give a holiday welcome to Nikki Zakocs, audiobook narrator.  She recently completed narration of HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC just released on audiobook. Pssst… she also narrated, CHARM ME AGAIN (available now) She’ll be working on Chocolate Raspberry Magic (due out April 2021) 4th book in A Witch’s Journey plus it’s one of the One Scoop or Two series from The Wild Rose Press. 

Working with Nikki to bring my books and characters alive was an absolute blast. She is professional, courteous, and a talented narrator. Scroll down to the bottom to learn more about her. 

Below are the audio samples of HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC and  Charm Me Again.  Sit back grab a hot chocolate and a snicker doodle cookie and enjoy.

Hidden Gypsy Magic – Available Now- Discover the consequences of awakening hidden Gypsy magic!

The Salem Wildlife Sanctuary is Gwen Taylor’s life work. Her Irish Gypsy heritage provides a hidden talent she uses to help the creatures under her care. But even her magical skills can’t help new rescues in dire need of veterinary care.

The opportunity of signing on as the vet for Gwen’s sanctuary dropped into Brock Scutter’s lap after he expanded his practice to include wildlife. The personal attraction he and Gwen experience is undeniable the more their professional and personal lives collide.

Touring the only “non-haunted” house in Salem they both feel a spark of magic. A trip to his family’s cabin uncovers a heritage he didn’t know existed. If they want a future together, it means facing the consequences of awakening hidden Gypsy magic and a race against the clock to correct past wrongs.

Snippet of HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC – Audiobook:

It was like stepping back in time. A carved mahogany newel post formed a dragon’s body complete with an intricately detailed dragon head, the banister curving upstairs was a tail of the dragon complete with etched smoothed scales. Brock closed the door behind them.

Gwen stood in the entryway turning in a complete circle. “Wow…just wow. This house is beautiful.” Walking to the staircase, she touched the individual balusters. Each one was intricately etched to look like a tree or had vines and leaves carved around it. She turned her gaze to the ceiling, then tugged on his shirt sleeve and pointed.

The crown moldings were carved to depict a fairy garden in the main room off the entrance. “You know I didn’t notice any of this when I peered in the windows, only the spacious rooms and the feeling it gives off if that makes any sense.”

“It does. Let’s tour the rest of the house.” She reached for the light switch. “Is the electricity on?” Her question was answered as she flipped the switch. A warm glow lit up the room from a sparkling chandelier hanging from the center ceiling. Upon closer inspection, the chandelier was a bit dusty, but she stood in awe. “This place will cost a fortune.”

“May be out of my price range.” He took her hand and towed her up the stairs to the second story landing. In the top half of each wooden door was an oval carved to depict either a dragon, fairy, moon and star scene, or flowers. “If I didn’t know better, I’d say an old hippy decorated this house. But it dates back to the 1700s or so the title records claim. A few hundred years before the hippies.” He chuckled. “The craftsmanship in the woodworking seems authentic to the time period.”

Running her fingers lightly over the wall, she murmured. “The cream-colored walls need a little paint maybe a bit of plaster or drywall, in contrast with all the woodwork.” She shook her head in amazement. “I don’t see a nick or sign of wear. Do you?”

“No.” He walked along the hallway pushed the first door open and his jaw dropped. The crown molding was carved in a moon and star pattern matching the oval in the door. “Look at this.” He pointed to the ceiling molding.

The air whooshed out of her. She paused for a moment then sprinted to the next door with a dragon carved in the oval and pushed open the door. “Brock, you’re gonna want to see this.”

Tearing his gaze from the first room, he bolted to the next where she stood in the doorway, one hand held to her mouth the other pointing to the ceiling. Inside the light streamed in the dirty windows to reveal walls in need of paint, but again the crown molding was delicately carved in dragons and castles.

Quite a contrast from the walls to the perfectly maintained moldings.” He glanced at the baseboards. “They’re carved in the same wood, but in rounded edges fit flush to the wall. “Bet I know what is on the next door and molding.” Catching her hand, he strode to the next door, a fairy was carved into the oval. She peered up at him as he twisted the knob and pushed open the door. Releasing her hand, he pointed toward the ceiling. “Yep, as I expected. Carved images of fairies dance amongst the flower garden.”

“This house may not have a history of magic, but I’d bet it’s magical.

Charm Me Again – Audiobook– Breaking the curse is only the first step to forever.

Daylan, a warlock, is being haunted, but what the ghost wants is a mystery. His magical powers bring him no closer to an answer—until he encounters Josie, a Yoga instructor.

But when she is kidnapped by an ancient Fae Warrior set on revenge Daylan must rescue her before the rogue claims her as his own. During his quest, his world spirals out of control, and a devastating curse comes to light. Could the ghost hold the answers he needs?

Can he break the age-old curse to save Josie and their future, or will Daylan lose her forever?

A little about Nikki, my favorite narrator.   

• I was a teacher by profession, but have always loved the Arts. Theatre, film, music.  I stayed at home with my kids when they were young and came upon audiobook narrating through a casting call for my son.  He was a child actor.  When I realized it was something I could do on my own schedule and it involved reading and acting, it was a no brainer.
• I am a full time narrator.
• I did theatre as a child and teenager. I do not think it is essential.  But a love of story telling and performing is what is important, in my opinion.
• Yes, I am an audiobook listener. I have been listening to books on audio for years, way back when they were books on tape.  I love hearing a story.  Especially on long car rides or walks. I love that you can do something else while being transported to another place and time.
• I don’t think I am suited for books with a lot of violence in them.  I have turned down a couple of books because after I read the entire book, it just wasn’t a good fit for me.
• I love to work closely with authors. I feel it it’s a team effort and the closer we work together the better the finished product will be.
• I have not yet been recognized for my voice, but I hope to be some day!
• I always connect with at least one character in a book. I find something I have in common and I become that character.  This is how I really get into the book and it makes it easy to tell the story.
• Yes, I read reviews. I love the good ones, and the not so good ones are taken with a grain of salt.  I know not to take it personally.  I can’t be everyone’s cup of tea. The comments I find most constructive are the ones that give details of why they like/dislike my narration.
• My dream author would be Phillipa Gregory. But I will have to work on my British accent a lot.  That is why it is a dream.

SPEED ROUND for a little added fun: Take it away Nikki-

Favorite movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Favorite book: Kane and Abel

Last Book Read: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Favorite Color: Midnight Blue

Stilettos, Tennies or Flipflops: Flip Flops

Coffee or Tea: Coffee

Ebook or audio book or paper back: Love all 3

Pencil or pen: Pen

Favorite Song : Stevie Nicks, Landslide

Streak or not: Streak – after a couple glasses of wine

Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu

Favorite Junk Food: Cheese Popcorn

Favorite thing to do to relax: Lay in the sun with a drink and a good book

Champagne or gin: Champagne

Paranormal or Historical; Tie between paranormal and historical

WonderWoman, Superman, Aquaman, Batman, Top Model: Wonder Woman

Favorite TV Show: Big Bang Theory

Hot or cold: Hot

POV: 1^st Person

I’d die if I don’t have my pets

Review or not: Always Review

Nikki Zakocs Biography

Nikki lives in sunny Arizona where she records in her professional home studio.   A love of learning, reading and the arts has created her passion for narrating books.  With a Master’s degree in Education and Literacy, she spent many years reading to her students, many who were English language learners. Nikki is passionate about education, child advocacy and a true animal lover with a home full of pets. When she is not a party of one in a small padded room, she enjoys travel, photography and a good cup of coffee with a piece of cake.

Social Media Links

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NikkiZakocs

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/NZakocs

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nikkizakocs/

Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-zakocs/

 

Thank you so much Nikki for stopping by to chat with us. I look forward to working with you again very soon on a new audiobook.

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