{Guest Post+G!veaway} Goddess on the Run by Marne Ann Kirk

Posted September 20, 2012 by Michelle @ Book Briefs in Giveaways, Guest Post / 34 Comments

So by now, you guys all know how much I love mythology, so when I got to pick the guest post topic for author of Goddess on the Run, Marne Ann Kirk- I knew I wanted it to be mythology related. I think her guest blog is fascinating! Let me know what you think in the comments below 🙂 


Goddesses In Mythology

First, thank you so much for having me on your blog today. Second, thanks for suggesting such a fantastic topic to blog about. Goddesses. Wow, right? I mean talk about the ultimate embodiment of feminine power. Gaia, Hera, Aphrodite, Artemis—are a few of the more well known Greek goddesses. But there were others, too, in almost every culture:

Hindu: Durga-the mother of the universe, supreme being
Buddha: Tara-a Bodhisattva of compassion and action
Aztec: Tlalteuctli-The Earth Goddess
Egypt: Mut-Devine Mother, Queen of all Gods
Norse: Freya-Goddess of Love, Beauty, Destiny, Battle, and Magic
Hawaii: Uli-Mother of Creation
And, of course, in Celtic mythology, Danu-Earth Mother Goddess…

The interesting thing, to me, has always been how these female entities have been portrayed historically, depending on the way the gender-view pendulum swayed. For example, before we became a patriarchal society, these deities were the beings our ancestors worshipped, right? I’m talking pre-pre-Christianity or Judaism, here. Before the Greeks and Romans and Norse organized religion, we were a nomadic people, right? Then, as we moved into a more agricultural society, our ancestors were dependant on the land, or earth, for survival. At this time, the female was revered, as the female was seen as giver of life.

Once we had a little time on our hands and realized how important land was to survival, we wanted more than to just set down some roots and settle in. We wanted to expand, which meant wars. At this point, we became a more dualistic society—gods cropped up, evolving into equal deities before rising in importance over the main goddesses. Minor gods and goddesses gained significance in each religion, until there wasn’t just one main god or goddess in any religion. Once one culture became powerful, their religion gained power, until we had a few major (and very patriarchal) religions, which then became more organized.
The rest, as they say, is history…or, mythology.

But the important thing to remember in this is the female as empowering and holy came first in many religions, and today we again live in a society more open to celebrating the power of the female. It’s one of the reasons why I love using mythology in my novels. The idea of goddesses and demi-goddesses, powerful beings as my heroines, and needing heroes who are strong enough to rise up to their expectations…this idea appeals to me. I hope it appeals to you as well.
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Goddess On The Run
A Tale of the Holy Water Warriors, Book One
By Marne Ann Kirk    
Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Crescent Moon Press
Number of pages: 316

Book Description:

 All Fomorian Hells are about to break loose on earth, making human souls the daily special, if the Tuatha de Danaan can’t stop it.
 Teagan, a Celtic demi-goddess hiding from her destiny in small-town Colorado, wants nothing to do with her mother’s forgotten realm or the drama of a battle of the gods. And Merric is forbidden fruit she’s too smart to taste.
 Merric, leader of the Tuatha de Danaan warriors, has other plans. Teagan holds the key to salvation, for both him and their worlds, whether she wants to or not. He’ll do whatever it takes to convince her of her duty.
 But can he find the key to her heart?

Author Bio:
Marne Ann Kirk grew up wild, exploring the vast high deserts and mountains of the West with her family as a child. Marne Ann loved making up stories and, well, lied about just about everything. Thankfully, she grew out of the lying stage…now she calls it story-telling.
Her debut novel, “Love Chosen: Book One of The Fae Dragon Chronicles,” is available now. “Love Dared: Book Two of The Fae Dragon Chronicles,” is coming soon. “Goddess on the Run,” a paranormal romance, will be available September 17, 2012. You can find out more about Marne Ann through her publisher, Crescent Moon Press, or visit her at: www.marneannkirk.com  or www.cowboysndragonscafe.blogspot.com
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34 responses to “{Guest Post+G!veaway} Goddess on the Run by Marne Ann Kirk”

  5. Marne Ann

    Thank you again, Michelle, for having me on your blog today. And as a law student, you totally understand and can appreciate the female as powerful 😉 What a fantastic and challenging career path.

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  6. Marne Ann

    Kimbacaffeinate, I love exploring the power of the feminine. It is amazing how we have changed, how our roles have changed through history. Thanks for stopping by. Good luck with the contest!

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  7. Marne Ann

    Caitlin, Heidi, and Fiery Na, thanks so much for coming and hanging out. I love the cover, too. Thank goodness for amazing cover artists 😉
    I hope y’all entered the contest and, whether you win or not, I hope you read and enjoy Goddess on the Run. I had an amazing time researching the Goddess Danu and the Tuatha de Danaan to get a background for my story, and I hope my love for the Celtic comes through in my tale…

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  8. M.A.D.

    I love mythology and the paranormal! My family is Irish, Scots & Gaelic, so we are bound to have a wee bit of Celtic blood in there somewhere lol

    Marne’s book sounds sooooo good, can’t wait to read!! <3
    Mary DeBorde M.A.D.

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  9. NoraA

    I love the Celtic legends and history. A Demi – Goddess who is refusing her heritage is a biggie, and I’d love to own that book for my Supernatural Library shelves.

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  14. Marne Ann

    Gosh, ladies. I am overwhelmed by your kindness. Thank you so much! I do hope y’all love Teagan’s story at least half as much as I enjoyed writing it.
    Good luck with the contest!

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  18. Christina K.

    That’s such a cool post! I love getting more insight in mythology – Celtic mythology is awesome:)

    Thank you:)

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  23. Lauren M.

    Oh, this is the perfect book for me! My husband loves to read about and then talk about Celtic mythology, but I never know what he’s talking about. lol Would love to get my hands on this.

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  33. Misha

    I adore mythology and this sounds fabulous! Teagan sounds like someone I’d love to read about and I love Celtic tales! Fabulous giveaway!

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