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 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 […]