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 my heroine is ‘cold’ but catching the hero’s eye! In honor of this novel being withdrawn from RWA’s RITA contest (see yesterday’s post) I’m featuring Lost Whisperer of the Seas and its multiple uses of ‘cold’ in Chapter 11: They glided across the bay and docked in her family’s visitor space—none too […]
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 our Seas siblings have a ‘long’ history of competition. More from Chapter 4: Ma straightened, tucking stray hair into her French braid. “We’ve made our decision for your safety, and I’m thankful your sister has agreed to let you stay with her on top of her generous offer of the bakery job. […]
It’s #BookQW and a ‘mistake’ can be fun! More from Chapter 17: Hoist the mainsail! Batten down the hatches! Kiss the gunner’s daughter! From the moment Ty climbed aboard The Peaceful Seas, Salm had peppered his instructions with common nautical terms, weird sea references, pirate jargon and…bilge? Salm greeted him with “Ahoy, matey,” but was […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor ‘might’ be nervous himself. I’ve chosen this particular ‘might’ quote because it illustrates a positive point noted in this week’s review of Guardian of the Pines on Raise Them Righteous: “In particular, Cor’s race and sexuality are admirably front-and-center. Rather than making these incidental facets of his character, they are integral […]