It’s #BookQW and when Fern is in trouble, it’s Cor’s ‘pleasure’ to help. Again, a #BookQW word that I don’t seem to use much. But this quote in Fern’s point of view in book 2 of my series–Cor’s story!–lets me point out that Fern’s story continues as the friendship between these two develops. More from […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor ‘finds’ creative magic for beekeeping. From Chapter 15: Their bee yard was in a clearing between two terrace walls, four hives made up of two hive bodies each and a fifth with three. Additional hive stands stood empty. “This isn’t enough hives for the size of your orchard,” he remarked. “We […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor gets a ‘lift’ he doesn’t expect. More from Chapter 1: In September—three weeks from now—Cor’s parents would return from their summer’s travel for the Gruen Foundation, and their family would be off again. Autumn in the States. The winter in Costa Rica. Spring somewhere else he’d forgotten after hearing they’d have […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor won’t trust his ‘luck’ to confide in Oy. More from Chapter 22: “Let’s hope I’m long gone by then,” Cor replied. “Or…” What was he saying? “Really?” Oy asked. “You’re working like you want this. All that singing and such.” “Heck, that was more of an automatic thought.” Cor snorted. “I […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor ‘might’ be nervous himself. I’ve chosen this particular ‘might’ quote because it illustrates a positive point noted in this week’s review of Guardian of the Pines on Raise Them Righteous: “In particular, Cor’s race and sexuality are admirably front-and-center. Rather than making these incidental facets of his character, they are integral […]
Guardian of the Pines is out into the world, most appropriately on Arbor Day! I loved creating this story and now I’m excited for you to read it. One part of how I came to write this diverse story is on my April 25 guest post for JoyfullyJay.com. Another part is loving trees and letting […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor has to be ‘present’ to understand this magic. More from chapter 18: Lady Pina was waiting on the roof of her home in the hollowed log. She perched on a seat made from a curved branch that overlooked a patch of moss with several small, evergreen cowberry bushes and one three-foot-tall […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor learns an ‘important’ lesson. More of the excerpt from Chapter 14: “I’m not leaving.” Cor pounded a fist. “This is the most amazing forest I’ve been to. You promised you’d get me an intern—apprenticeship here.” He stepped closer, trying despite his shorter height to glare down at Fern. “Have you tried? […]
It’s #BookQW and ‘good’ that Cor turns up to help Fern. More from Chapter 7: Cor’s cheek muscles were aching, but the smile that Aunt Syl hated was working on Cara. He’d never gotten into a fight with her, but he didn’t want to find out what she could do. The wide-eyed witch backed up […]
I’m thrilled to reveal the gorgeous cover of the second in my YA fantasy series: The back is just as pretty! Needless to say, I’m very happy with it, and I’m looking forward to its release on Arbor Day ~ April, 26, 2019! Want an introduction to this story? Read the first two chapters here. […]