by Diana Orgain | May 20, 2021 | iWitch, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
From A Witch Called Wanda Chapter One MAEVE After stumbling over the second box on her way out the door, Maeve O’Dare paused for a moment to catch her breath. Her move to Wisteria Pines had been rather impulsive, but when her fiancé, Frank, had stormed out of her life, and after all the trouble she’d been having in Hollywood, she’d needed a change. She’d packed up her minimal belongings and headed north, driving until she’d found this charming small town. She’d stopped at the local truck stop to eat and befriended a woman, Gracie, who’d had a lead on an apartment. One thing had led to another, and before Maeve knew it, she’d signed a rental agreement. Then Gracie’d mentioned a vacant commercial building she’d owned smack in the heart of the small town, and another dream reignited in Maeve’s soul. If she could get Gracie to agree to lease it to her, she would open the small café that she’d been envisioning since she’d been a little girl. The café would feature all her passions: vinyl, live music, art, and vintage record players. Maeve had been in Wisteria Pines less than a month, and things seemed to be working out so well that it made her feel a bit charmed. “Keys …” she muttered to herself, looking around the apartment. “Boxes,” she said. “Boxes everywhere!” She scolded herself for not being more organized, but after a few minutes of scavenging, she managed to unearth the keys from beneath a stack of Hollywood gossip magazines. Keys in hand, she raced out the door and jumped into her beloved...
by Diana Orgain | May 20, 2021 | iWitch, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did You miss Chapter One? Did you miss Chapter Two? Did you miss part one of Chapter Three? From A Witch Called Wanda Chapter Three Continued… MAEVE No sooner did Maeve unwrap her sandwich than Gracie reached across the table and popped her on the hand. Maeve looked up, star‐ tled, but saw that Gracie was attempting to be sly and point without being noticed, cutting her eyes toward a woman with long, brown hair in a tight braid, trailing all the way down her back. “Remember the crazy woman I told you about who kept speeding so that Joseph would pull her over?” Gracie whispered. “Oh, wow, is that her?” Maeve asked. Gracie nodded. “That’s Eleanor. She’s an awesome beautician if you ever need a haircut, but she’s got a pretty colorful reputation.” “How do you mean?” “Well, and this is only a rumor, she had an affair with Mayor James Wayne. I don’t know how true it is, but she and her husband divorced last year over it, and he left town. He was irate and before leaving, yelled it from the rooftops, but the mayor denied it, of course.” Maeve giggled as she took a bite of her sandwich. “Small town drama, right?” “Of course,” Gracie agreed. “These seats taken?” an older gentleman asked. “Tommy!” Gracie said with a smile. “No, come sit! Maeve, this is Mr. Ether. He’s our local farmer.” Mr. Ether smiled, and tipped his hat as he took a seat next to them. Then, he waved his family over, and introduced his wife, two sons, daughter-in-law, and grand‐ daughter. “Got the...
by Diana Orgain | May 20, 2021 | iWitch, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did You miss Chapter One? Did you miss Chapter Two? From A Witch Called Wanda Chapter Three MAEVE A pang of guilt shot through Maeve’s chest as she watched Wanda put her tail between her legs and let out a loud, unadulterated whine. The evening before had been really pleasant with the dog’s company, but Maeve couldn’t shake the feeling that perhaps someone was looking for the dog. And, even if she didn’t have an owner, Maeve hadn’t cleared having a dog with the landlord, and the last thing she needed right now was for the dog to make a mess of her rental home. So, despite her moral compass screaming at her to do otherwise, she was dropping Wanda off at the local pound. The dog cried and yelped at Maeve when she handed the leash to the woman behind the desk. “I think she likes you,” the woman said, making Maeve feel even worse. “You’re Gracie’s friend Maeve, right? She told me you might be by here. My name’s Katie. I run this sad excuse for a pound.” “Yeah, that’s me. Jeez, the dog sure isn’t making this easy,” Maeve said, kneeling down to give Wanda some farewell hugs and kisses. Wanda pressed her nose into Maeve’s cheek, and Maybe suddenly clutched the fur around Wanda’s neck. How did I get so attached to this dog in only one evening? Maeve thought. “I feel so guilty, but it’s not even my dog, you know?” she said to Katie. “I’m sure someone will come and claim her.” “I don’t know,” Katie says. “We’re kind of full at the...
by Diana Orgain | May 20, 2021 | iWitch, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did You miss Chapter One? Did you miss part one of Chapter Two? From A Witch Called Wanda Chapter Two Continued CHUCK She’s gorgeous. A strawberry blonde with big eyes, dimples, and perky breasts. In addition to being a looker, there is something oddly familiar about her. Perhaps she’s the one I need to find? Sorry, Mr. Ether, but I’ve got a gal to catch! The car is far ahead of me, but running on all fours does have its advantages. Plus, its’ a small town, so even if I lose her, it’s not like it’s going to be hard to find a purple Volkswagen. I don’t imagine there are too many of those around here. It looks like every other person here drives a truck, so this little beetle sticks out. Luckily for me, Miss Looker doesn’t have far to go. She pulls up in front of this abandoned building in this large parking lot. I keep my distance for the time being, taking a moment to observe her. She’s here meeting a friend, it seems. I watch as she interacts with her taller companion and a young girl. After a moment, the three of them head inside the empty building. I strut across the parking lot and begin my investigation. I sniff around her car, and a familiar scent tickles my nose. Magic. There is magic here! Beautiful, wonderful magic! Perhaps this is why I felt called to come this way? Is this stranger the one who can help me? Maybe so. Time to make my move. I head to the passenger’s side of the car...
by Diana Orgain | May 20, 2021 | iWitch, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did You miss Chapter One? From A Witch Called Wanda Chapter Two CHUCK My legs and feet ache, and I’m pretty sure I smell like rotten fish. I don’t even remember the last time I’ve been around fish, but all this fur makes a smell stay with you. I’ve been walking for six days straight, and the most I’ve eaten is some pizza I found in an alley behind a bar, not even a good pizza parlor. Never in my life have I ever imagined I would be dumpster diving for a meal! I used to be somebody. I’ve been looking for someone–no one in particular–just someone … anyone, who can help me. My situation is both dire and, I suppose, slightly comical, depending on the way you look at it. I’m not exactly sure what I’m looking for yet, but I suppose I will know it when I see it. I miss my bed back home in LA. My big, comfy king sized bed with the satin sheets imported from Taiwan. My in-home hot tub. I miss being within walking distance of all the five star restaurants–being only a short drive from Beverly Hills. Is this really my life now? Left‐ over pizza crust and begging for scraps? I’m not exactly sure why I left Los Angeles. I knew I needed to find someone specific–the witchy woman who did this to me told me that, but now I find myself walking along the side of the highway like a hobo hitchhiker. Today alone, I must have walked at least ten miles already; I certainly turned down the...
by Diana Orgain | May 20, 2021 | iWitch, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did You miss part one of Chapter One? From A Witch Called Wanda Chapter One Continued Maeve stiffened, something about the name set off an alarm. She hadn’t been in town that long, so to recognize the name at all made her feel as if she must have met the woman, and yet she couldn’t place her. Is the woman high profile enough to snatch this space out from under me? Maeve wondered. “That name actually sounds familiar. I know I’ve only been here for a few weeks … Do I know her?” “She’s the mayor’s secretary. You’ve probably heard her name around town,” Gracie said. “It’s a small town, so everybody is a gossip. I’m sure it’s a big change from LA.” Maeve laughed. “Trust me, everyone gossips in LA too.” “I can’t believe you left Los Angeles for a place like Wisteria Pines. From what you’ve said, your songwriting career was going pretty well.” It was true. Maeve had written a couple of songs that had hit the charts. They’d paid enough to put away a little nest egg for herself, but along with success came demand, and when she hadn’t been able to produce the next hit fast enough, people got nasty. And then there was Frank … Gracie must have noticed something telling on her face, because she offered kindly, “Just needed a change of pace?” Maeve glanced over her shoulder to make sure that Penny wasn’t eavesdropping. The girl was drawing stick figures with her fingers in the dust on the windows. “Between you and me, there was a bit more to it...
