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 […]
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 Quinn is moving ‘fast’ on his takeover plans. More of the excerpt from Chapter 23, in Eve’s point of view: Sabein removed my cape and pointed me to a chair in front of the fire. Then she crooked her finger at Quinn. “Next.” It wasn’t a question, and Quinn knew it. He […]
It’s #bookqw and our heroine has her ‘eye’ on the mysterious villain. More from Chapter 1: Making a little huffing noise, Polly turned and peered at the framed engravings of Mr. Shearing’s machinery, all from the advertisement illustrations Annmar had rendered. Several were missing, the ones submitted to the New Works Competition. He’d embarrassed Annmar […]
It’s #bookqw and our heroine has discovered the land of her ‘heart’…though she doesn’t know it! More from Chapter 6: Indeed, her escape from Mr. Shearing and the excitement of her trip must be wearing on her nerves. However, she had to consider the new employment. She could not afford to be dismissed for suspicion […]
It’s #bookqw and our heroine has a ‘secret’ experiment. More from Chapter 19: She blew out a breath of disappointment. “This doesn’t tell me anything about how I did it.” They were looking at her oddly, so she admitted, “I’ve never done this before.” “Never?” they asked in unison. She didn’t blame them, but she […]