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FEBRUARY 2020

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Bloodletting & Dorian Gray

I spent most of the weekend writing for Bloodlust, mostly from my handwritten notes. There was also a copious amount of research involved, as I'm currently honing in on symbolism to be a semi-staple throughout the Bloodline Trilogy.

I recently received a paperback copy of Maiden, Mother & Crone by D.J. Conway, which is proving to be a valuable tool in my attempt to piece together a "triple goddess" feel to the collective storylines in the trilogy. Basically, the Bloodline Trilogy is about a uniquely magical yet ominous journey of three women through time. To that end, I'm assembling hints of the triple goddess myth in the books. The premise is certainly not the primary focus in the storylines, but is rather alluded to on occasion.

None of the books in the Bloodline Trilogy are about witchcraft or pagan lore, but the representation of Maiden, Mother & Crone (and the various symbols associated with them), reminded me of the rather intricate and uniquely magical blood ties between my three female characters. Each woman symbolizes a different moon phase and stage of life. In pagan lore, they also rule different realms such as earth and the waxing moon (Jenny), the underworld and full moon (Kate), and the heavens and waning moon (Noel).

Bloodline Trilogy: Readers Guide to Symbols (available in 2021).

I've also developed an offline document to keep track of all the symbolism present (see photo above), which I will make available once all three books have been published, probably by 2021.

The bookmark I'm using for research into triple goddess symbolism for the Bloodline Trilogy has three 3-D owls as the background. Very apropos, without intention.

It's difficult to see in the photo above, but the bookmark I'm using for research into triple goddess symbolism for the Bloodline Trilogy has three 3-D owls as the background. Very apropos, without intention.

By Saturday afternoon, I was worn to a frazzle. Deciding to take a much-needed break, I sat in front of the television and watched the 1945 film version of The Picture of Dorian Gray. The book of the same name by Oscar Wilde is one of my favorite reads, so it was a no-brainer that I would enjoy the film. I had already seen the 1973 film version of the book (and in fact have the DVD in my library), but I have to say I preferred the older movie overall.

Poster for the film "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1945).

The remainder of Saturday went as expected. It was spent writing Bloodlust, and reading about the triple goddess, late into the night.

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