This is a different look at a scene in The Rise of Aredor, told from two other characters' POVs. Tristan labored in the hot summer sun. His chains clinked as he hefted another stone onto the wall. His hands were free to work but his feet were bound together by a short chain that discouraged … Continue reading Brothers From the Sea: A “Rise of Aredor” Short
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Children of Two Worlds – 8.2
Chapter 8, Part 2 Morning came way too soon. The clock on the wall read 7:00 am; Cassie had overslept. She bolted upright and was halfway out of bed before she remembered that she didn’t have a job at the stables anymore. Abby was still passed out on the other bed so Cassie tiptoed to … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 8.2
News From the Front
Howdy! I have some bad news. You know how I said that I would be publishing my novella, Adela's Curse, sometime this Fall? Weeeellll.....that's probably not happening. Reasons- My sister who is a fabulous artist started working on the artwork for the cover late this summer and then decided she had to go start a new semester … Continue reading News From the Front
Children of Two Worlds – 8.1
Chapter 8, Part 1 Cassie woke up as the car slowed to a stop. She blearily rubbed her eyes, shifting Abby off of her lap as she did so. The eleven year old smothered a cavernous yawn and sat up. They both peered out the windshield at the checkpoint that had halted their progress. Dr. … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 8.1
Frankie Regrets His Deal – #BlogBattle
Howdy! Today is #BlogBattle day! I brought back Frankie and Fyrn two weeks ago in a planned two-parter. Tests got in the way of the adventure last week, so we're back with what's turning into a three-parter. 🙂 Enjoy! The word: CAVE The genre: Science Fiction Find the the last entry HERE or catch up … Continue reading Frankie Regrets His Deal – #BlogBattle
Silly Feeling – Blog Tour & Review
Howdy! Time for another book tour! Today I'm hosting author Willowy Whisper and her new short story, Silly Feeling. I'll be reviewing it today, but first a little bit about it! Church camp is one week. Five days. What could possibly go wrong? Nothing. She's just being silly... But Hannah can't rid the feeling, … Continue reading Silly Feeling – Blog Tour & Review
Children of Two Worlds – 7.2
Chapter 7, Part 2 Mariah’s stomach was having a heated debate with itself. She tapped her stomach as if that would somehow magically cure her hunger. She pressed her face against the glass again to look at the clock down the hall. 7:44 pm. One more minute until the guard showed up. She meandered over … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 7.2
Children of Two Worlds PSA
Howdy, guys! Due to two tests next week and not having anything written up for today already, Children of Two Worlds will not have an installment this week. My profound apologies. Take this time to get caught up if you're behind OR be a super awesome person and tell all your friends about this serial!! … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds PSA
Children of Two Worlds – 7.1
Chapter 7, Part 1 Mariah unrolled herself from the stiff ball she had curled into hours before. Upon being locked in the cell, exhaustion outweighed her terror so she laid down on the bed bolted in the corner and had fallen asleep. She sat up against the wall and pulled her knees to her chest, … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 7.1
Cover Reveal Treasure Hunt!
Howdy! Today is a cover reveal for an author friend who's hung out here before. Faith Blum pitched a really neat idea for a reveal and I jumped aboard. She has split her cover into 15 different pieces! In order to enter the giveaway at the end, you need to put it together and email her … Continue reading Cover Reveal Treasure Hunt!
C.M. Banschbach 