It’s #bookqw and Daeryn is “deep’ into his shapeshifter polecat form. More from Chapter 3: Wellspring Collective, Blighted Basin Daeryn Darkcoat’s paws carried his polecat form in a weasel’s rolling leaps along a dirt road. The setting moon, just past half, lit Wellspring Collective’s rows of plants in the sharp grays and blacks of his […]
It’s #bookqw and Annmar won’t be ‘made’ to comply. More from Chapter 1: Derby, England September 1868 A volley of curses rang out, adding to the noise of sputtering steam engines and the clanking from the open windows in the towering factory walls. Giving a side-glance to the drivers of two mechanized carts that had […]
Try a free ebook, available on ALL ebook retailers! It’s #bookqw and Annmar cannot risk being ‘fired’. More from Chapter 1: “My word,” Polly muttered, “I haven’t heard language such as that since leaving the countryside. Your employer has some gall sending you to see a client here.” “Mrs. Rennet’s decisions are greased by gold.” […]
It’s #bookqw and Annmar abhors this ‘building’ & it’s owner. More from Chapter 1 of The Unraveling: “My word,” Polly muttered, “I haven’t heard language such as that since leaving the countryside. Your employer has some gall sending you to see a client here.” “Mrs. Rennet’s decisions are greased by gold.” At the lift of […]
It’s #bookqw and Daeryn can’t afford to ‘fail.’ More from Chapter 5: Daeryn’s innards froze. Miz Gere had no idea what she was asking. To again be in charge of a pack—a team—after what had happened at OverEdge— “What?” Jac snapped. He forced his ’cambire form not to respond to the agitation spreading from the […]
It’s #bookqw and ‘since’ Daeryn is obsessed with the new girl… More from Chapter 12 with Daeryn: Speaking of Terrent’s Forestridge origins, Daeryn ought to pick the boy’s brain for something to discuss with the new girl, since Outside was a mystery to him. “What was it like for Annmar coming into the Basin from […]
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 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 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 the farm owner ‘pauses’ to be heard. More from Chapter 5: Daeryn’s innards froze. Miz Gere had no idea what she was asking. To again be in charge of a pack—a team—after what had happened at OverEdge— “What?” Jac snapped. He forced his ’cambire form not to respond to the agitation spreading […]