It’s #BookQW and sometimes being ‘dizzy’ can be fun! More from Chapter 22: A huge grin spread over her face. Beri raised a brow in question. “I’ve done it,” she said. “I’ve sealed the channels.” He tapped experimentally at her fingertips. Nothing happened. “Aye, you have. I’m quite happy for you, Fern.” He grinned and, […]
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 ‘grim’ situations aren’t just for real life. More from Chapter 11: “But how is being the Witch of the Meadows different from being any other wizard?” Fern sat at the bar in her kitchen, enveloped in a state of disbelief, her hands numb to the point of cold. “Something of your family […]
It’s #BookQW and our island needs its magical ‘balance.’ More from Chapter 5: A wave of nausea hit Fern. Was it from the muck? Her imagination? Or that she’d nearly fallen from the tree hollow, stories high in the air. She lowered to the floor, where the wood crumbles cushioned her ungraceful landing. Was the […]
It’s #BookQW and sometimes people ‘need’ more magic than they have. More from Chapter 2: Fern gasped, her mind blank for a moment as she tried to keep up. “You are on… What do you mean my trial?” “Aye. You asked me to stop keeping secrets from you and the time has come for that.” […]
It’s #BookQW and sometimes people are ‘perfectly’ different than you thought. More from Chapter 22: Fern started dipping cupfuls of the black soil mixture into a seed tray. “What is that?” Raven asked, his question more of a challenge. “Potting soil,” she answered warily. “You can’t grow ratna in that barren matter.” Her hackles rose. […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern wants an incredible ‘dream’! More from Chapter 15: Fern rubbed her throbbing temples. Lady Mimosa pulled Fern’s hands down and held them in hers again. “This is naught to worry over.” No, probably Mom didn’t love her less for lying, not if she’d kept quiet and continued to put charms on […]
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 […]