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 […]
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 […]
It’s #BookQW – don’t get caught ‘short’ of reads for #PrideMonth! Guardian of the Pines brings back old friends from Book 1 and meets new wizards for outdoor adventure, ancient tree magic and a sweet gay romance. More of the excerpt from Chapter 8: Fern crossed her arms. She shouldn’t say it, but… “You’re being […]
We took a family trip south through the rural Virginia countryside last weekend and passed yard after yard with Southern Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora, trees towering over the ranch houses. This is not a tree for the faint-of-heart. But it is one for bees and other pollinators. Southern Magnolia blossoms have the largest nectaries–pools of nectar–and […]
It’s #BookQW and there’s nothing like magic to ‘lift’ your day! More from Chapter 6: Laughter erupted. “Told you, you’re better off with us.” Marty and the hoodie guy were only feet away. “Just come along.” He waggled a finger at her. Blood beaded across the back of her hand, the stinging mixed with tingling, […]
It’s #BookQW, where tripping can be good ‘luck’. More from Chapter 5: Looking out the door, Fern stumbled on the steps. She hadn’t been on the “tree” side of the bus when they drove up, so had had no warning. The park was as Mr. Acer described—a rocky hill topped by a spreading oak—but she […]
It’s #BookQW and two wizards in trouble are fast becoming ‘friends’. More from Chapter 10: The Watcher had light brown skin and looked like an elf, though she doubted he was. His ears weren’t pointed, just large and sticking out. Or maybe his face was narrow, hard to tell because of his flailing auburn-red ringlets. […]
I suspect a lot of book-lovers are checking me out after seeing my BookBub new release feature for Guardian of the Pines. Welcome! I’m so excited I was picked for this promotion and happy you’re here to visit! Here are some quick notes: Pines is the second novel in The Windborne series. All are listed […]