Stella left the guest room, suddenly anxious seeing Beckworth in a domestic setting. She tugged at a lock of hair. It was still damp but at least it was under control. She almost felt human again. Beckworth was at the table, a mug in front of him which…
AJ dripped candle wax on the wooden box she’d slid aside, then pushed the candle into the melted wax, waiting a few seconds for it to harden, holding the candle in place. She pulled out the smaller tin box, then had to step on tiptoes to get a…
(The following excerpt is straight from a first draft manuscript. There has been absolutely NO editing performed. So, basically, a hot mess, but I’m willing to share. So no comments on editing, please!) Beckworth grabbed his saddle bags and walked across the courtyard. A good night’s rest, a…
(The following excerpt is straight from a first draft manuscript. There has been absolutely NO editing performed. So, basically, a hot mess, but I'm willing to share. So no comments on editing!) Stella couldn’t make out the figure. It still looked like a lump, just taller. Since she…
Jessup opened the door then stepped back to let Beckworth enter. He waited at the door as Stella jumped from the bed, probably startled from the unexpected visit. She took one look at him and raced to the corner of the room to stand behind a wooden chair.…
Stella Caldway grumbled as she stuffed the oversized mug of coffee into the cup holder. The lid came off, and splashes of cream-colored liquid sprayed the console, passenger seat, and her long, cherry-red rain duster. "Damn." She opened the middle console and pulled out wadded-up napkins, quickly soaking…
Druids play a role in my Mórdha Stone Chronicle series, and we’ll be hearing more about them as we move into the next three books. When I began to research the Druids, the first thing I discovered was their connection with the oak tree. As part of their…
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