Erik’s tale is off with my beta readers. I wonder what they’ll think of this crazy little book that possessed me for months. Erik took a breath and drew the first wailing note. He played like he always did: like … Continue reading
“You’ve seen my face, you know the things I’ve done. I’ve given you your freedom, and yet you come back to me.” He stopped pacing and knelt beside her. Shyly, Erik took her hand. “I thought I was damned, but … Continue reading
She opened the door to the music room and the music stopped. Erik had his hands over his face, and he turned away when she walked in. She wanted to shudder at the memory of that face, and yet her … Continue reading
I started editing Erik’s Tale and I’m falling in love with it all over again. Here’s another taste, from chapter 1: “Who’s there?” Caution told him to stay quiet, to go back into the labyrinth under the Opera House and … Continue reading
Finally, she shifted and looked at him. “I don’t hate you,” she told him. “I have so many reasons why I should, but I just can’t.” “Well that’s something.” A brief half smile crossed his face. “Zeke, don’t make me … Continue reading
Zeke yanked out the pin and tossed it down the stairs. The men shouted at each other, wondering what it was. One of them realized it was a grenade and they panicked. Then Zeke heard a clunk–clunk and realized they … Continue reading
I’ve made the decision that I will be self publishing some of my work. This is both a business and a creative decision, allowing me the freedom to control my work and to get a higher royalty. Does this mean … Continue reading
I’m diving into edits, so I thought I’d give you another taste of Emma and the Air Pirates: “I thought you had to be heartless to be a pirate,” Emma said. “No. You’ve got to be a little cruel, a … Continue reading
“Stay still.” Victor nodded. Oh, god she couldn’t believe she was doing this. Claire licked her lips and watched his pupils dilate. Slowly, she leaned forward and pressed her lips to his. He trembled under her touch and it made … Continue reading
Green light flooded the world and she spun to face Victor and the nasty. Both of them were hurt, blood showing black in the nightvision. The nasty reached up with a hand the size of Victor’s head and dug its … Continue reading