It’s #BookQW and Cor yearns to ‘join’ to save the ancient trees. More from Chapter 26: “I have already determined that you are a hard worker,” Lady Pina said, “the first of my requirements. I have witnessed that you have learned the traditional Energy Songs needed to integrate your energy with that of Giuthas’ ancient […]
It’s #BookQW and Beri & Fern ‘hope’ for a good first holiday together! More from Chapter 1: Brow furrowed, Fern’s mom looked between them. “What are you doing home from school?” she asked in her Irish accent. “Half day, Mom,” Fern said cheerily. “They know it’s a waste to keep us there with vacation. Whatcha […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern learns about ‘everyone’! More from Chapter 5: Beri drew in a breath. “The Isle of Giuthas is a Windborne enclave, hidden from the outside world to protect the trees, but”—he frowned at her—“also us. Winged wizards, the People of the Wind.” Fern stared. Would Gran have told her these things if […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern’s ‘view’ is surprising! More from Chapter 2: Fern sat up fast. The slime yanked on her leg, nearly jerking her free from the tree. She clutched its rough bark. No one was in sight, but she heard erratic breathing between the kite’s weoo calls. Leaves rustled from two different directions as […]
It’s #BookQW and saving Fern’s magical family ‘land’ will be tricky! More From Chapter 2: Gran patted her cheek. “Good, lass. I’m glad you’re flexible, because I have some news: I have other inspections to attend to, not to mention they are sticklers about favoritism so don’t want me present on my land for the […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor ‘even’ has long-term plans for trees. More from Chapter 13: “During your talk at the conference, you said the Scots pines provide over half of the energy for the isle. What happens if one falls?” Lady Pina’s eyes narrowed. “We spend considerable energy ensuring that none do,” she snapped, clearly affronted. […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern hides the ‘last’ thing Mom suspects. More from Chapter 1: Three more days and the secret—and dreaded lying—would end. Fern drew a breath. “I love you, Mom.” “You’re growing up so much, my meadowsweet, I wish…” Mom gave a watery smile and traced a design with her index finger on Fern’s […]
It’s #BookQW and this ‘time’ Cor needs to get things right. More from Chapter 1: Master Harold held out the envelope. Cor shouldn’t, but…a job Aunt Syl would agree to. He took it and pulled out the card, lighting his own fingers this time. He scanned where and when to report, attire to wear and […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern has ‘heart’ matters besides romance to address. More from Chapter 3: For a moment, Fern just stared, because—geez—one second she’d been alone, and the next here was this big guy. He looked in his late teens, with green eyes and an accent. Scottish, or Irish, she didn’t know, but he wore […]
It’s #BookQW and will Salm’s onery “blue” magic let them sail together? More from Chapter 6: So…they still needed to break the news together. Following Luna, Salm checked his good clothes again, then flicked his fingertips. His energy sparked, taking the edge off his nerves. This caught him broadside. Luna was often quiet when they […]