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Monday, March 11, 2019

Cornered Magic by Charissa Dufour


Author: Charissa Dufour

Narrators: Janelle Tedesco

Length: 2 hours 41 minutes

Series: The Void Series, Book 1

Publisher: Charissa Dufour

Released: Nov. 20, 2018

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal


Sam, a half-fae Void, is ostracized by her own people, much less the humans who control her home - the Illinois Mystical Reservation. Packed into the Reservation with vampires, werewolves, faes, and mages alike, Sam does her best to travel below the radar, but when her only friend asks for her help, she can’t say no. Her work to solve a fae’s murder brings her to the forefront of vampire politics, and changes her life forever.




My journey to becoming a writer began in 8th grade when I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and pulled from school to recover. During this time, I was left alone for hours on end and it was then that I discovered new friends within the pages of books. I also learned the blessing of creating my own friends by writing down the stories that plagued my lonely mind--as demented as that sounds. Therefore at the ripe age of fourteen, I wrote my first novel. It sucked! But I kept going and now I am an Indie Author with numerous books out. I never imagined that first horrible novel about a man who crashlanded on his long-lost homeworld would turn into a lifelong passion.
I now live in Chicago, IL with my amazing husband and two rambunctious cats, Groot and Rocket.

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Narrator Bio



I grew up in a small town near Boston singing, dancing, acting and loving every minute of it! I received a BFA in Musical Theater from Boston Conservatory and have performed all over the world doing shows like Guys and Dolls in Europe and The Producers here in the States. But it was when I did the National Tour of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Ann-Margret that my life really changed. That was where I met my husband, playing fiddle in a whorehouse of all things. We have two beautiful sons now and live in the magical part of New York City that is also right on the beach. 

With two children, the touring show life no longer appealed to me so I looked to create new opportunities to use my skills and training. That was when I discovered audiobooks! My husband already had a recording studio in the garage and with my background in voice and speech, I took to it rather quickly. I love using my voice to tell an engaging story and taking on entirely different personas in the process. Working as an audiobook narrator I get to use so many of the skills I have learned as an actor and the imagination and stamina I have gained from being a mother. 

I also work as an actor in film, television and commercials. And just in case that isn't enough, I have recently jumped into the world of filmmaking. I’ve written, produced and starred in 3 short films and I find that creating my own work has been an overwhelmingly rewarding experience!

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 Cornered Magic is book 1 of The Void Series by Charissa Dufour. It s a short book but gives you in site on the key players of the series. It is what I would call a YA Vampire series. It is also a clean read, there is no sex, strong language and even the violence is understated. I did enjoy the story and will be waiting for book 2 to see where the series heads next. The ending does leave a bit of a cliffhanger which opens up multiple paths for this series.

Samantha Gollet is a half Fae Void. She lives on the Illinois Mystical Reservation, where all of the supernatural are made to live. There are Fae, mages, vampires, werewolves and more all crammed together on the reservation. her home life kind of sucks, her father wants nothing to do with her. She works 2 jobs to help the family out, one is a tour guide and the other is washing Cloth Baby Diapers by hand. Sam also has a unique power of being able to steel the powers of others which makes her community shun her, as well as a hidden power she doesn't want anyone to know about.

Sam's goal in life is to stay under the radar and live quietly. That is until her friend asks her to help find a missing friend Becky. Sam is then thrown into investigating Becky's murder after they find her dead. This draws her into dealing with the vampires as well since she believes they are who killed Becky.


I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Charissa Dufour. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.

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Charissa Dufour's Top 10 Perks of Being An Author

  1. Your office spans the four corners of world, with millions of coworkers, each crazier than the last. . .
  2. No one judges on how much coffee you drink
  3. Talking to yourself is a staff meeting
  4. Pajamas are workplace appropriate
  5. Staying up late to read is having a good work ethic
  6. Stalking people is “research”
  7. You can right-off the costumes you make/buy for cos-play/comic cons
  8. Collecting funny socks is useful for more than just Casual Fridays
  9. No one looks at you funny when you turn your blanket into a cape and swish it around your workplace
  10. Being a crazy recluse with ten cats is not only okay, it is encouraged

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