Lizzi Tremayne's Blog, page 6
October 3, 2018
Somewhere Like Home: Forgotten
“Here, ye read it, ye wasted enough time learnin’ t’ read,” she grumbled.
Sofia took a deep breath, biting back a reminder that she was taught to read by the same man her mother had refused, but now was not the time. Her eyes raced down the page, stopping at the laird’s seal at the bottom.
“Well, what’s it say?”
“We must quit by the end of May term,” Sofia whispered, counting the days left in May as she stared at her mother, her chest tightening.
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October 2, 2018
Novellas: Two Sent and to be Released Soon!
Novellas…
My latest of my two novellas will come out in the Once Upon a Vet School series! It's just been sent to the group for inclusion in the Christmas Wishes boxed set!
I'll keep you posted about release dates, title, and more!
I can't tell you yet, sorry, it's still a secret!
BUT…
I can give you the title and even the cover for this one!
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September 29, 2018
#SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging Ch 1
Book Two in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by Lizzi Tremayne, equine vet turned author is her #SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging.
June 1860, Echo Canyon, Wasatch Mountains, Utah Territory
His blade glinted in the sunlight as he lunged toward her, but she ducked and spun, her own sword flashing in figure eights while she retreated, and his strike met with only air.
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September 24, 2018
Somewhere Like Home: An Unhappy Event
“I don’t want to be tacksman.” Robert enunciated every word, his voice rising. “I don’t want your job, bowing obsequiously to the stinking laird and his despicable sons. I won’t do it.”
“Ye will.” Lytton’s voice, steel-edged.
“I won’t. Don’t you see, Da? Soon there won’t be any tacksmen. Year by year, they’re being replaced by factors—and sheep.”
“They’ll no replace all by sheep. Who would they call on to fight their wars?” Lytton said acidly.
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September 22, 2018
#SixSentenceSunday: A Long Trail Rolling Ch 1
Book One of The Long Trails series is horsey historical fiction by an equine vet-author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday offering, A Long Trail Rolling. From Chapter 1.
APRIL 1860, ECHO CANYON, Utah Territory, U.S.A.
She smelled blood. Its metallic tang assailed her senses, before it was overshadowed by the stench of death.
Stepping back to scan the sheer wall of the bluff rising before her, her breath caught in her throat and a sob escaped.
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September 15, 2018
#SixSentenceSunday: OAVS #7: Lena Takes a Foal Ch 2
Lena Takes a Foal, Book Seven of the Once Upon a Vet School series of Contemporary Veterinary Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne, is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. Chapter 2 of the novella:
I leaned against a wall in the foyer, resting after my struggle to get to the classroom. When I’d gotten my breath back, the mere thought of the upcoming session’s topic made me start hyperventilating again… and the talk hadn’t even started.
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September 11, 2018
#SixSentenceSunday: OAVS #7: Lena Takes a Foal Ch 5
Lena Takes a Foal, Book Seven of the Once Upon a Vet School series of Contemporary Veterinary Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne, is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week.
I ran for the ladies’ room and slumped to the floor by the toilet, again.
Half an hour later, I skulked back, hoping it was all over. I couldn’t forget the look on Kit’s face.
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September 1, 2018
#SixSentenceSunday: OAVS #6: Fifty Miles at a Breath
Fifty Miles at a Breath, Book Six of the Once Upon a Vet School series of Contemporary Veterinary Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne, is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week.
“That guy”—Ray nodded her chin—“the one who looks like he never leaves the beach, has been eyeing you up for the past half hour. Why don’t you go put him out of his misery?”
I rolled my eyes as the music started pounding again.
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August 27, 2018
#SixSentenceSunday: Sea of Green Unfolding
A Sea of Green Unfolding, Book Three in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week.
“I appreciate the Pākehā working so hard to help us.” Tangawai watched the uniformed men in the distance to the southwest of his outpost, high atop the Maketu pā.
“They clear the bush beside the Great South Road to keep their supply trains safe from us, not to help us,” Mahi replied in Māori, his brows drawing together as he looked at the young rangatira from the corners of his eyes.
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August 11, 2018
Book Two of The Long Trails Series for #SixSentenceSunday
Book Two in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by Lizzi Tremayne, equine vet turned author is her #SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging.
“Your delaine will stand you in good stead,” Tatiana said, smoothing a hand over the blue woolen muslin. “It's just the color of your eyes.” She moved it aside to lift another bolt of fabric from the chest, then paused. “This is lovely,” the Russian woman murmured as she fingered the bolt of fine material beneath her hands.
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