It’s #BookQW and it’s the start of ‘friend’ship for Fern & Cor. More from Chapter 10: “We, uh, this must be a misunderstanding. This is my grandmother’s house, the Meadows, where I…” Hold it, she was in charge of the Meadows. Why was she stammering around when she belonged here? “I was just coming home, […]
It’s #BookQW and now is ‘better’ to plant flowers! More from Chapter 11: Lady Pina began asking wildflower questions. That cut off Fern’s scrolling thoughts of her own shortcomings. She thought she’d identified every species when Lady Pina put up a finger. “This is a fine collection, but where is your ratna?” The one question […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern doesn’t like the options ‘presented’. More from Chapter 6: Fern startled, and her eyes flashed open. Outside, it was raining. Which meant she couldn’t do something. But what? Was it important? She hurt, hurt, hurt, in a way that dulled thought and had her holding her stomach. The steady rain hissed […]
It’s #BookQW and it’s “important” to listen carefully—to all news. More from Chapter 11: He shifted the guinea pig into the crook of one elbow so he could pat Fern’s shoulder. “I’ll find Raven, and we’ll check how badly the Meadows’ rip energy is pooling before the elders arrive for your inspection.” He smiled kindly […]
It’s #BookQW and time for our heroine to learn “good” news. More from Chapter 1: Gran burst through the door, her pixielike face twisted into a frown. The five songbirds that’d managed to enter with her circled the room and twittered furiously. Fern bent to hug her. “Are we in trouble?” she whispered. “No, but […]
It’s #BookQW and we all want to see that ‘break’ ahead! More from Chapter 4: They’d risen above the trees. The oaks’ tops mounded like green mushrooms floating in mist, a glowing murky line twisting through the undulating haze. Fern swallowed, thoughts of struggling dissolving. Whatever the rip was, it didn’t look safe. Neither, her […]
It’s #BookQW and ‘eat’ing is the last thing on my heroine’s mind! More from Chapter 6: “Can you remove it?” she asked faintly. “Dispelling is nae something to hurry.” Beri shrugged one shoulder. “She has to get it all, you ken?” “You weren’t in it long,” Willow said. “I’ll know after I remove the first […]
It’s #BookQW and the ‘word’…can’t be conjured! More from Chapter 22: On his feet, Beri waved his hands. “Whatever it is, I’m sorry. I’ll leave you be.” “Wait!” She grabbed his arm. “Beri, please!” Green sparks shot from her fingertips. She snatched back her hands, and the glow faded. “How do I stop it?” she […]
It’s #BookQW and everyone is ‘family, but not ‘familiar’ with each other’s traditions. More from the excerpt: “The Yule lighting symbolizes the turning of the Solstice and the return of additional daylight. We don’t mind waiting to do the tree lighting as part of it. You have your starter?” The way Willow phrased it didn’t […]
During this week of promotions and sales, the marketer-wanna-be in my writing life can’t help but point out that my books are available in print paperback. The covers are beautiful and the formating underwent professional attention to detail, if I do say so myself! Check it out: The Windborne series are perfect holiday gifts for […]