It’s #BookQW and Cor takes honesty too far of ‘course’. More from Chapter 7: “Does anyone work for her?” Cor asked Fern while he drove. “Lady Pina? No, not regularly.” “That’s the favor I ask of you in return.” He paused longer than he needed to at an intersection. “I want to work for Lady […]
responsivevoice_button voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen”] It’s #BookQW and Fern is ‘bending’ to magical ways! More from Chapter 24: Raven removed the cage and held out one bundle to Fern. She took the warm weight of the fox, searching Raven’s face, but he wouldn’t meet her gaze. Willow simply waited with her glass globe. Clearly, Raven […]
It’s #bookqw and Annmar’s new boss is ‘dressed’ outside the usual Victorian norms. More from The Unraveling: “Hello there,” called a woman behind her. Annmar turned, her hand rising to swipe back her escaped curls. A woman strode along an avenue created by rows of fruit trees. She was tall, her lean figure dressed in […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern is alone in the ‘crowd’ of nature! More from Chapter 16: Minutes later, Fern topped the rise. Across the shallow basin of open meadowland was a nice little pond about the size of hers, vegetation crowding the perimeter. At the far end of this islet, a grove of trees grew on […]
It’s #bookqw and Annmar looks forward to a new ‘deal’ in her life. More from Chapter 18: Mistress Gere ushered her into the house, but paused at the door to the sickroom. “I feel I owe Daeryn an apology,” she murmured. “No,” Annmar blurted. She had to urge Mistress Gere down the hall, away from […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor is ‘ready’ to save trees and his friends. More from Chapter 7: Slick paused on the wall. Clearly, he’d been leaving, but was now looking back hesitantly. Marty popped up in front of Fern, sneering again. She flinched, then immediately straightened and narrowed her gaze at him. She raised her hands. […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor yearns to ‘join’ to save the ancient trees. More from Chapter 26: “I have already determined that you are a hard worker,” Lady Pina said, “the first of my requirements. I have witnessed that you have learned the traditional Energy Songs needed to integrate your energy with that of Giuthas’ ancient […]
It’s #bookqw and the ‘night’ has been too exciting. More from Chapter 14: It was late, later than she should expect breakfast. Annmar entered a screened, postage-stamp landing crowded with crates of vegetables. The inner door flew open and Mary Clare stuck her head out. “About time.” She gestured enthusiastically. “Get in here and give […]
It’s #BookQW and Beri & Fern ‘hope’ for a good first holiday together! More from Chapter 1: Brow furrowed, Fern’s mom looked between them. “What are you doing home from school?” she asked in her Irish accent. “Half day, Mom,” Fern said cheerily. “They know it’s a waste to keep us there with vacation. Whatcha […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern learns about ‘everyone’! More from Chapter 5: Beri drew in a breath. “The Isle of Giuthas is a Windborne enclave, hidden from the outside world to protect the trees, but”—he frowned at her—“also us. Winged wizards, the People of the Wind.” Fern stared. Would Gran have told her these things if […]