“Imeris!” Tamuna reached out into the darkness and found her arms tangled in something thick and woolly. Her eyes snapped open, but a wave of disorientation and nausea made it difficult to tell which way was up and which was down. Before she could take stock of her surroundings, though, hands held her down and… Continue reading The Sword Keeper — excerpt 5
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The Sword Keeper — excerpt 4
Tamuna, a voice spoke in her mind. She froze, her blood turning to ice. Was someone behind her? She glanced over her shoulder, but saw only shadows. Perhaps the wind was playing tricks with— Tamuna, the voice spoke again, this time as clear as if she had heard it with her ears. She spun around,… Continue reading The Sword Keeper — excerpt 4
The Sword Keeper — excerpt 3
At first, Tamuna felt as if she were falling through an abyss. Darkness surrounded her, so thick she could almost taste it. Before she could panic, her fall slowed until she was floating in midair. Her feet touched water, and a deep sense of peace swept over her, the peace one only feels in a… Continue reading The Sword Keeper — excerpt 3
The Sword Keeper — excerpt 2
Tamuna bit her lip as she finished preparing the food. She could tell from Sopiko’s tone that any further questions would not be tolerated. Her aunt wasn’t a harsh woman, but she could be stern, especially when it came to the tavern. Tamuna sometimes wondered if her mother had been like that: stern and domineering.… Continue reading The Sword Keeper — excerpt 2
The Sword Keeper — excerpt 1
The candles were lit and the tables had already been served when the clatter of hooves announced the late arrival of a traveler. Tamuna paused in her work behind the counter to peer out the tavern window, but the sky had already faded, blending the leaves with the shadows. “Better put another spit on the… Continue reading The Sword Keeper — excerpt 1
WIP excerpt: A Queen in Hiding, chapter 1.1
Take our children to the stars. Reva’s awareness expanded through the dark, cold void of space. She heard, as if from a great distance, a chorus of whispering voices. All around her was darkness, but on the edges of her vision, she saw brief pulses of white-blue light. When she turned to look, however, the… Continue reading WIP excerpt: A Queen in Hiding, chapter 1.1
WIP excerpt: Patriots in Retreat
The bulkheads hummed in the bowels of the Merope-7. Mara palmed open the door to the cryo deck and stepped inside. Cryotanks stood in their slots around the edges of the room. Windows in the upper sections showed the faces of those who were frozen. Sergeant Pallas, his chin tilted upward, his eyes peacefully closed.… Continue reading WIP excerpt: Patriots in Retreat
WIP excerpt: The Sword Keeper
At first, Tamuna felt as if she were falling through an abyss. Darkness surrounded her, so thick she could almost taste it. Before she could panic, her fall slowed until she was floating in midair. Her feet touched water, and a deep sense of peace swept over her, the peace that one only feels in… Continue reading WIP excerpt: The Sword Keeper
WIP excerpt: Patriots in Retreat
Chapter 1: A New Weapon Ayesha bint Hasan Al-Hasani walked smartly down the main corridor of the GIS Starfall, the heels of her boots rapping against the floor in a highly satisfying manner. Her hair was as black as the depths of space, and she wore it down so that it came almost to her… Continue reading WIP excerpt: Patriots in Retreat
Gunslinger to the Stars — excerpt 8
“Oh my heck,” said Jane, still trembling. I holstered Kindness and reached down to help her to her feet. Her face was pale and her arms were trembling, so I figured it was a good time for us both to leave. “Barkeep,” I said, pulling out a credit chit. Behind the counter, Ivosh rose unsteadily… Continue reading Gunslinger to the Stars — excerpt 8