Prelude to Magic: The Prequel to Moonlight and Illusions by Diane Wylie Page A
Authors: Diane Wylie
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to take
action, no matter the consequences.
Charlotte Garrett loses her husband and her
identity when she takes on the guise of a Southern soldier.
Learning to march, fight, and even spit like a man is to be
expected. But what she doesn’t expect to find is a situation that
leads her into the arms of a new man and into big, big trouble with
the North and South!
About the Author
Author, Diane Wylie, loves books
that will take her on an emotional roller coaster ride. What better
genre than romance to do that? She has always particularly loved
romances with dashing heroes and beautiful heroines.
Diane, a graduate of Rutgers
University, had wanted to be either a veterinarian or a marine
biologist, but still manages to fulfill her love for science as a
technical writer. She is proud to add Moonlight and Illusions to
her list of published novels, which includes Adam’s Treasure,
Secrets and Sacrifices, Jenny’s Passion, and Lila’s Vow, along with
short story, "A Soldier to Love."
The mother of two grown children,
Diane makes her home in Maryland with her husband, Ed, a former
racecar driver and graphic designer.
Visit Diane’s website: http://www.dianewylie.com to learn more about her and her upcoming novels.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to my wonderful
critique partner, Dani Pettrey, for helping me polish my stories,
and to my friend, Beverly Bunch, for her help with Spanish
translations.
Thank you to the authors of
following resources used to create this story:
McCutcheon, Marc. Everyday Life from Prohibition through World War
II. Writer’s Digest Books, Cincinnati, OH,
1995.
Steinmeyer, Jim. Hiding the Elephant .
Carroll and Graf Publishers, New York, NY, 2003.
Christopher, Milbourne and
Maurine. The Illustrated History of
Magic. Carroll and Graf Publishers, New
York, NY, 2006.
Ix-Chel, Goddess of the
Moon. http://www.goddessgift.com . Accessed October 4, 2009.
Maya Civilization, Mayan Gods
& The Universe, Mayan Rituals and Ceremonies. http://www.yucatanadventure.com . Accessed September 19, 2009.
Mayan Symbols. http://www.ancient-symbols.com/mayan_symbols.html .
Accessed June 26, 2009.
Blue Moon: Is There Really Such a
Thing? http://www.moonconnection.com . Accessed June 8, 2009.
U.S.S. Hope II (AH-7) – Ship
History and Specifications. http://www.ww2troopships.com . Accessed March 8, 2009.
Monnnery, Bryn. Faith, Hope and
Charity. USSF Auxiliary Frigates (Medical). http://www.geocities.com/Area51/9292/2300/Hope.html .
Accessed March 8, 2009.
Ford Model T. http://en.wikipedia.org .
Accessed January 12, 2009.
1911 Encyclopedia
Britannica/Bronchitis. http://en.wikisource.org .
Accessed January 20, 2009.
Timelines of Inventions 1800 –
1899. http://www.wattpad.com .
Accessed December 22, 2008.
action, no matter the consequences.
Charlotte Garrett loses her husband and her
identity when she takes on the guise of a Southern soldier.
Learning to march, fight, and even spit like a man is to be
expected. But what she doesn’t expect to find is a situation that
leads her into the arms of a new man and into big, big trouble with
the North and South!
About the Author
Author, Diane Wylie, loves books
that will take her on an emotional roller coaster ride. What better
genre than romance to do that? She has always particularly loved
romances with dashing heroes and beautiful heroines.
Diane, a graduate of Rutgers
University, had wanted to be either a veterinarian or a marine
biologist, but still manages to fulfill her love for science as a
technical writer. She is proud to add Moonlight and Illusions to
her list of published novels, which includes Adam’s Treasure,
Secrets and Sacrifices, Jenny’s Passion, and Lila’s Vow, along with
short story, "A Soldier to Love."
The mother of two grown children,
Diane makes her home in Maryland with her husband, Ed, a former
racecar driver and graphic designer.
Visit Diane’s website: http://www.dianewylie.com to learn more about her and her upcoming novels.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to my wonderful
critique partner, Dani Pettrey, for helping me polish my stories,
and to my friend, Beverly Bunch, for her help with Spanish
translations.
Thank you to the authors of
following resources used to create this story:
McCutcheon, Marc. Everyday Life from Prohibition through World War
II. Writer’s Digest Books, Cincinnati, OH,
1995.
Steinmeyer, Jim. Hiding the Elephant .
Carroll and Graf Publishers, New York, NY, 2003.
Christopher, Milbourne and
Maurine. The Illustrated History of
Magic. Carroll and Graf Publishers, New
York, NY, 2006.
Ix-Chel, Goddess of the
Moon. http://www.goddessgift.com . Accessed October 4, 2009.
Maya Civilization, Mayan Gods
& The Universe, Mayan Rituals and Ceremonies. http://www.yucatanadventure.com . Accessed September 19, 2009.
Mayan Symbols. http://www.ancient-symbols.com/mayan_symbols.html .
Accessed June 26, 2009.
Blue Moon: Is There Really Such a
Thing? http://www.moonconnection.com . Accessed June 8, 2009.
U.S.S. Hope II (AH-7) – Ship
History and Specifications. http://www.ww2troopships.com . Accessed March 8, 2009.
Monnnery, Bryn. Faith, Hope and
Charity. USSF Auxiliary Frigates (Medical). http://www.geocities.com/Area51/9292/2300/Hope.html .
Accessed March 8, 2009.
Ford Model T. http://en.wikipedia.org .
Accessed January 12, 2009.
1911 Encyclopedia
Britannica/Bronchitis. http://en.wikisource.org .
Accessed January 20, 2009.
Timelines of Inventions 1800 –
1899. http://www.wattpad.com .
Accessed December 22, 2008.
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