Paranormal Romance / Mystery Author

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Tena Stetler

All About Tena Stetler

Tena Stetler is a best-selling author of award-winning paranormal romance books with an over-active imagination. She wrote her first vampire romance as a tween, to the chagrin of her mother, and the delight of her friends.

Colorado is home; shared with her husband, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot, and a forty-five-year-old box turtle. When she’s not writing, her time is spent kayaking, camping, hiking, biking or just relaxing in the great Colorado outdoors.

Her books tell tales of magical kick-ass women and mystical alpha males that dare to love them. Travel, adventure, and a bit of mystery flourish in her books along with a few companion animals to round out the tales.

Chocolate Raspberry Magic

Release Date:

April 7, 2021

Publisher:

The Wild Rose Press

Cover Design:

Kristin Norris

Welcome Tena to Jeny's TattleTales

Okay lovely lady, this is not your first time on Jeny's Tattle Tales, and today we are doing something different. We are doing a character interview here on the blog....and we are also recording a podcast!!! First time for you on Jeny's TattleTales Podcast!

Yes Jeny! Thank you for having me back on your blog! Today I decided to do a character interview with Trinity Shilo on your blog. 

Perfect Tina! Let's ask Trinity some questions!!!

Hi Trinity, welcome to my Tattle Tales! Would you please introduce yourself for my readers?

I’m (Trinity) just a mortal with the ability to talk to animals. Sometimes I can feel when something is going to happen or that someone needs me.  It is scary sometimes and I denied my abilities for a while. But, it’s time I own them and used them to the best of my ability. Working with Gwen and Pepper at Salem Sanctuary and Lobster Cove Wildlife Rescue and Rehab is the best place for me. And for Paul.

How would people physically describe you?

Curly Reddish blond hair falling past my shoulders. Usually keep it braided during work hours. Large green eyes people say can peer into their soul.  Don’t believe it. LOL

What is your backstory?

I was raised in a strict home of professional parents.  They didn’t understand when I refused to follow in their footsteps but when into wildlife rescue.

Where did you come from?

Maine

What do you think of Tena Stetler? Did he/she portray you accurately?

Yep, she seemed to understand where I was coming from. Her love of wildlife and animal rescue shines brightly.

What is the most inspirational thing you’ve ever done in your life?

Walking into the burnt out shell of a building following the feeling that something needed me. I was right and made a big difference in that little parrots life.

If you could map out the next five years of your life, what would that look like?

I hope to have a home of my own, start a family toward the end of that five years, continue working at Salem Sanctuary with Gwen and everyone. Enjoy watching little Ashes (Congo African Grey Parrot) grow up and become a part of our family and the family at the rescue.  Make no mistake we are a family.

What do you do for fun?

Take long walks around the Salem Sanctuary, listening to all the creatures there call out in the morning and night. Relax with a good book.

Life advice for the masses?

Follow your heart regardless of what others tell you.  Always chose kindness.  There are way too many mean people in the world.

Every one is made up of both good and bad elements. What are your best qualities and what are your worst qualities?

Best qualities:

  • Desire to help others
  • Look for the best in others – even when there’s not much there
  • Understanding
  • Quiet

Worst qualities

  • Short tempered with rude people
  • Quiet when I should speak up
  • Giving people the benefit of the doubt when they don’t deserve it. 

I’m working on all of these.

Chocolate Raspberry Magic
Blurb & Excerpt

Prim and proper Trinity Shiloh is the assistant manager for Salem’s Wildlife Sanctuary. She hasn’t had much luck in the boyfriend department, but the new employee Paul is different. Deep and brooding she sees something special hidden below the surface. Besides she has secrets of her own.

Paul Thorp is a wounded Special Forces veteran now working in security and computer support. He’s fought hard to keep his demons in check and for the first time feels he is ready for a real relationship.

When a fire breaks out at Puffin Cove Rescue, they are called in to help with the recovery and ice cream social fundraiser. Sometimes things are not what they seem, and neither are people. When magic is unleashed, will what they learn bring them closer together or push them apart?

Excerpt 1

As Trinity walked through the aftermath of the fire, she lifted the yellow and black caution tape and carefully stepped inside the building. Her gut clenched and that feeling of foreboding washed over her again. The farther she ventured into the burnt building the stronger the gut-wrenching feeling became. Something needs my help. This was a new sensation. She took a small flashlight out of her backpack, directed the beam over the scorched debris, and moved the rubble with her toe. Nothing.

One more sweep of the light and she’d return to the others. Probably not supposed to be here anyway. A weak squawk emanated from the far corner of the building. Picking up a scorched stick, she poked at the debris. A puff of smoke rose as she made her way to where the sound came from. Shining the light into the corner, she saw movement. She knelt down and carefully shifted the charred rubble. Laying on its side, head slightly raised, and using a wing in an attempt to right itself was a small parrot. Its little eyes locked on her for a moment before its head lowered to the ground.

Frantically, she glanced around, but there was no one in sight. How far had she ventured without telling anyone? The structure overhead groaned in warning. No time. “Okay little one, it’s you and me. I don’t have much experience at this, but I’ll do my best.” Shrugging out of her backpack, she unzipped it completely. “I’m going to scoop you up in my backpack and get help.” She didn’t raise her voice to call for help for fear of scaring the poor thing.

Clearing as much debris away from the bird as possible, she scooped up the parrot in her bag. Slowly she stood, so as not to jostle the little creature. Holding the bag gently against her chest, she picked her way across the downed wooden braces, charred remnants of cabinetry, and broken glass.“Trinity, Trinity, where are you?” Paul’s worried voice pierced the air.

Excerpt 2

As Paul exited the vehicle a trickle of sweat rolled down the side of his face. Scenes from a far-off place blurred his vision. Explosions, gunfire, and the smell of death drowned out the present. Resting a shaky hand on the vehicle, he leaned against it, his pulse ratcheting up several notches.

Get a grip. I can’t let this go sideways. Drawing in deep breaths, he tried to gain control. Finally, his pulse slowed, and he swallowed hard. I can do this. Wiping away the sweat now streaming down his face, he closed his eyes willing the flashback away.

“Paul…Paul are you all right?” Trinity’s urgent voice brought focus to his mind. A soft but firm hand on his shoulder gave him a little shake. “Lathen and Pepper are heading toward us. Maybe they can tell us where Gwen and Brock are.”

“Yes. I’m fine. Give me a minute.” Straightening, he opened the back door to the vehicle, and began removing boxes of medical supplies and lockboxes of medicine. He mopped his face again with the sleeve of his shirt. Going through the motions until…

“Oh, wonderful, you’ve brought the supplies.” Pepper’s cheerful voice cut through the chaos. “We’ll need these…” She paused lifting an eyebrow. “You all right Paul?”

“Yes, yes, just give me a minute.” Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Pepper’s concerned expression then her waving Lathen over. Shit, that’s all I need. Trinity stood beside helping him take the boxes out of the SUV.

He saw concern reflected on his friend’s face. “Paul, you’re okay. Let’s get going.” Lathen gave him a shake, then turned and got in his face. “Don’t give in to it. Push it away. Get moving. People are counting on you.”

Was it sheer will? Or—what he wasn’t sure. But as suddenly as the visions began, they faded leaving him shaky but in control. “I’m good,” he assured Lathen, picking up a box of medical supplies and following Pepper to a tent they’d set up to evaluate the animals.

Jeny's TattleTales

Dogs or Cats? Dogs

The number of books you’ve written? 14

Name three things you see when you look right.
1. My lighted dragon and crystal sculpture a friend gave me
2.Another computer screen
3.My calendar.

What’s the best swag item you’ve ever seen? Hand sanitizer, eyeglass cleaner cloth, and a jar opener.

Who do you think is the most irritating celebrity? Most of them
What is your most attractive feature? Eyes

Cook, baker, or next question? Baker

Place you’d like to visit: Australia

If a movie was made about your life, who would you want to play you? Gal Gadot

What song best sums you up? Eye of the Tiger by Katie Perry

Describe yourself in three words:
Determined
Friendly
Helpful

If we were here when the earth began would you be a hunter or a gatherer? Gatherer. Though my friends say I’m a scatterer. LOL

Coffee or tea? Tea

Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter? Fall

Mac or PC? PC

What is your favorite thing to learn about in your free time? Travel

You have a time travel machine. Where and when? Apple R&D Department. When Steve Jobs was at the helm.

Are you earth, wind, fire, or water? Fire

4 thoughts on “Tena Stetler”

  1. What a great interview, ladies! Tena, I love traveling too, but I’m not much of a camper, so I need a comfy hotel room 🙂 Hidden Gypsy Magic sounds just delightful. I look forward to reading it. Continued best of luck! Hugs 🙂

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