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Candace Sams had an eleven year law enforcement career. She was a police officer for the Texas A & M University and the San Diego Police Department. She has a BS in Agriculture from Texas A & M University. Candace Sam is the senior woman on the U.S. Kung Fu Team, awarded the Medal of Putien from China and the
Statue of Tao for martial arts, holder of several International Martial Arts Titles, and is an Award Winning author of Fantasy
fiction. She is the author of six books: Stone Heart; Gryphon's Quest; The Craftsman; The Gazing Globe; Goblin Moon; and,
is a contributing author to the anthology Wyrd Wravings: An Anthology of Humorous Speculative Fiction.
Candace Sams book Gypon’s Quest was awarded the Road to Romance Readers’ Choice Award for best paranormal book. According to the book description of Gypon’s Quest, “The Sorceress of the Ancients sends a Druid Warrior on a mission. He must retrieve
three rune stones that were stolen from an ancient, Irish burial site. Can he recover them before the world learns of their
powers? Can he keep a mythic Order of creatures safe? Will revealing his secrets, to the woman he loves, cost them both their
lives?”
According to the book description of The Gazing Globe,
“The Farmer: Blain McTavish is a Maine farmer with issues. He likes to run in the woods at night … nude. Aside
from thinking he’s going crazy, his health is steadily declining and no one seems to know why.The Apprentice: Afton O’Malley is an almost powerless Druid who accompanies her mentor, the Sorceress
of The Ancients, to the United States. Without the proper conjuring skills, how is she supposed to convince Blain that he’s
a creature of magic … half Fairy, half Druid? And how can she save him from an evil conjurer who wants him dead?
The Evil: A malevolent force won’t stop until it can control the mythical
creatures protected by the Sorceress of the Ancients. Blain, his uncle, the Sorceress, and her apprentice stand in the way.
If small hexes and black magic won’t work, then it’s time to attack. And someone is going to die.
The Adventure: Can Blain accept a world of magic? Will the creatures of the Order
allow him to live among them? And how can he and Afton ever have a normal relationship when some evil presence wants him dead?
No matter how far away Blain runs, a horrifying being follows. And he fears it will never leave him and the woman he loves
alone”
According to one reader of Wyrd
Wravings: An Anthology of Humorous Speculative Fiction, “I purchased this anthology on a whim because
I generally like Candace Sams. What a pleasant surprise this book turned out to be! Sams was the only author of the 10 stories
that I had heard of but I will be keeping my eye out for several others. Margaret Bailey's "A Measly Bottle of Oxygen"
describes a world where oxygen is rationed and plant neglect is a crime. In "Suki", by Ellen Dawn Berefield, we
meet a teleporting cat who finds a moon mouse. Linda DeMeulemeester shows what really happens in a secretive women's lending
circle in "Dreams, Screams, And Lending Schemes". Karen Duvall answers the question of what if gateways to other
dimensions exist in "Ish Kabibble's Books". A magical and very smart book is in "Book Work" by Lazette
Gifford. Carson Jones discovers the real reason behind King Tut's death in "What Every Pharaoh Needs" by Lynn
David Herbert. Kfir Luzzatto explores the real meaning behind a cult in "Holy Roundness". A barbarian chieftain
requests help from a divorced middle aged mom in Janet Miller's "The Woman Who Couldn't Say No". In Candace
Sams' "Don't Look Up", two police officers help a lonely old lady who has alien visitors. All of the previous
stories were well written, entertaining, and in some cases, very amusing. In fact, the only story I didn't like was Marc
Van Kannon's "Chasing His Own Tale" which involved the interaction between a writer and his characters. This
anthology is definitely worth reading!”
According to one reader of The
Craftsman, “I have waited a long time to see the next Tales of the Order book in print and it was definitely
worth the wait! THE CRAFTSMAN picks up right where GOBLIN'S MOON left off but can be read as a stand alone novel. The
Order is a group of mystical beings, including brownies, druids, satyrs, and the fae. Gawain O'Malley is the Craftsman
for the Order and therefore oversees all the artwork that is produced by the Order for sale to humans. These sales finance
the Order and Gawain is the face presented to the human world as the artist, DeForest. Unfortunately, an explosion one night
killed 9 members of the Order, destroyed all of the artwork, and cost Gawain his right hand. Gawain blames himself for the
explosion and leaves the Order to wander in a drug-induced haze. Shayla, Sorceress of the Ancients and leader of the Order,
locates him and returns him to the Order but he has no sense of peace until he meets Wren, a brownie. Together, they envision
a piece of artwork that will restore the finances of the Order. However, Shayla has discovered that the fire destroying the
artwork was not an accident and shares this with Gawain but swears him to secrecy. After Gawain is shot, he begins pushing
family and friends away in an attempt to protect them and draw out the traitors. Suffice to say, his plan succeeds but Gawain
is forced to learn a great deal about the power of hatred and forgiveness in the process. Candace Sams has scored yet again
with this book and I now anxiously await the next book in the Tales of the Order.”
According to the book description of
Goblin Moon it is “book 4 in the Tales of the Order series. Eight years ago, the Goblin people of the
Shire were almost eradicated when humans poisoned their sacred springs. Since then, no Goblin infant has lived past a day
old and their mothers often die too. The Sorceress has decreed that Goblins must begin breeding with outsiders humans, in
fact. As the Goblin leader, Tearach Bruce is under orders to initiate this new decree, and he's not at all pleased. But
he's desperate to save his people, so he reluctantly agrees. The woman selected for the job is Kathy Parker, a firefighter
and paramedic with baggage of her own. She hasn't exactly been planning on having a baby, let alone with a big green Goblin
who kidnaps her. Tearach and Kathy are at odds at first, but they soon find themselves united against the Sorceress' manipulations.
What develops between them is more intense and precious than any kind of magic. Publisher Note: This book was previously published
elsewhere under the same title. Reader Advisory: Though this book is the fourth in a series, it can be read as a stand-alone.”
According to one reader of Electra
Galaxy's Mr. Interstellar Feller, “This was a fantastic read if you are looking for a fun read. Even
better, the story is built around strong characters who will keep you interested with their interactions. Ms. Sams has come
out with another great story and I am looking forward to her next book. If you liked this book take a look a her book Gryphon's
Quest or Satyr by Candace Sams. If you would have liked more heat in the story check out her story New World written under
the name of CS Chatterly. I highly recommend all of Candace Sams' books.”
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