The Eternal Muse: Passion and Fear

by Rick Waugh

Overview

A minstrel whose music is corrupted by heretical magic. A tavern full of people who just wanted an ale, dinner, and a little music.

Piper and Lessa are an up and coming musical duo, with problems. Piper hears constant, unseen music, that weaves its way into what he plays, affecting his audience, manipulating their emotions. To make matters worse, Lessa seems to have soured on both their musical and personal relationships; her displeasure and his ensuing anguish stoke the emotional magic raging inside him.

Playing at a prestigious tavern, everything comes to a head. The magic, set to sizzling by Lessa's anger and Piper's fear, serves up a gig that no one in the audience will ever forget.

And unfortunately, it all smells like heresy, and there happens to be a priest there, watching. Can it get worse? Oh yes….

The Eternal Muse: Passion and Fear, is a prequel short story to the trilogy.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940180475541
Publisher:	Rick Waugh Multimedia
Publication date:	01/16/2025
Series:	The Eternal Muse
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

I write fantasy books that are neither steamy nor very stabby, certainly not explicit in either subject. It's aimed at an adult audience, with adult themes, and I include LGBTQ characters.

I believe that the power of creativity is magic; it influences the emotions of readers, listeners, and viewers. I promise to weave that magic into everything I create. Accompanied of course by some adventure, a bit of romance, and a touch of humor.

I live in the Greater Vancouver area on Canada's west coast, and I'm happily married with three wonderful daughters. After spending many years working in Information Technology, I retired into my creative pursuits, writing fantasy novels, playing guitar and composing music.