A snippet from the WIP. Context for the curious is the world of Cannon Publishing’s Fae Wars. *** “When the world hands you lemons,” He grunted under the effort of lifting his end of the wooden crate. It smelled faintly of petroleum products and was so roughly finished he was grateful for the protection of… Read More Odd Prompts: Committing Commerce
A snippet from Special Delivery *** Bonnie found that walking down the long driveway to check the mail was a good way to get out of the house and stretch her legs every day. Her garden was dormant and peaceful under it’s light blanket of snow, but she was still restless. Six days a week,… Read More Odd Prompts: The Holly and the Ivy
it’s Tuesday! Must be snippet o’ fiction day… *** “C’mon, sleepyhead!” John was standing by the kitchen door, shrouded in darkness that far from the kerosene lamp they were relying on. Bonnie lobbed a biscuit in his direction, and he caught it, laughing. “Let me finish my coffee?” She asked. “There’s more in the thermos.… Read More Odd Prompts: Cloud Dancing
More of the longer work, First part was here, second here… *** “Do tell,” I murmured back politely, looking everywhere but at him. None of the other occupants were paying us the least bit of attention and the steward was in the galley. “You’re…” “Not what you expected. Have you got it?” I placed a… Read More Odd Prompts: Frame of Reference
A snippet from the ongoing WIP. I’m only putting the bits with the prompt responses up here, as I am not entirely sure what this thing is going to be, or where it will be published when complete. *** “I don’t know what you have against Dmitri.” Branch didn’t speak until we were in the… Read More Odd Prompts: What Train?
This is a snippet from a work in progress. *** We both looked at her. She blushed, a faint bloom of rose that ebbed after a moment. “I’m sorry to be so mysterious, but I really don’t know. I just know that the manuscript describes… a machine. In detail. However, we do not have the… Read More Odd Prompts: Gothic Penguins
Leigh and I did a post swap – you can find my post over at StarshipCat, on maps and fiction. Wander on over and say hi! at least, and enjoy the twin essays (we didn’t talk topics or anything before doing this, which was fun). Also, Leigh has a plethora of stories on the… Read More Guest Post: A Space for Storytellers
And to be a little different this week, listening, too! These are some books I have enjoyed, or that people I really like wrote, or just because I thought my readers would enjoy. It’s the day after Christmas, it’s a weekend, what better to do than put your feet up, sip cocoa, and read… Read More For Your Reading Pleasure
I was asked yesterday what I’m working on, in the writing department. Um. Too much? I’m sitting here this morning writing up the novel my First Reader and I plotted on the car ride yesterday – 7 hours of driving gives us loads of time to talk, which is lovely, but – and wondering… Read More Work in Progress
Happy Valentine’s to my readers! I present to you a dozen stories, rather than roses. Something makes me think you’ll like these better than dying flowers. High Fantasy romantic tales, every one of them. The Hearts’ Enchantment is an anthology from Huntress press, and you can find it on Amazon now (not sure yet… Read More Anthology Release Day!
This is a story I wrote about 6 years ago. I know it’s short, and doesn’t really have a resolution that might satisfy, but I also know I’m unlikely to revisit this world. I’m posting it because I’ve been tired and busy with real life and I thought some of you might enjoy this vignette.… Read More Ice Dragon
My latest title, Snow in Her Eyes, is available for sale! The cover is a clickable link to buy (or borrow with Kindle Unlimited) Detective Amaya Lombard is a witch hunter and a damn good one. Hated by the magical because she works with cops, feared by cops because she works with magic, she walks… Read More Snow has Fallen!