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A Twelve Realms Prequel: Ch 5

Click the numbers if you missed the first four chapters: One Two Three Four Chapter Five Othniel frowned while he stared over the crowd at his bride’s shimmery dark hair. She disappeared through the door. He feared she would prove temperamental like her father tended to be. It had only been in recent years that … More A Twelve Realms Prequel: Ch 5

A Twelve Realms Prequel: Ch 4

Click the numbers if you missed the first three chapters: One Two Three Chapter Four Othniel stood in front of his dressing mirror and rubbed his chin, feeling the tiny prickles of new beard growth. Should I shave again? “What does it matter?” Alone, he collapsed into a chair by the hearth, his thoughts heavy. … More A Twelve Realms Prequel: Ch 4

A Twelve Realms Prequel: Ch 3

Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three With the wedding feast well underway, Ismene tamped down her relief at the physical distance between the man she must now call husband and herself. Unbidden, her gaze drifted his direction over and over. Husband. Even the thought of the word was foreign and . . . complicated. She’d … More A Twelve Realms Prequel: Ch 3

A Twelve Realms Prequel : Ch 2

And why wait for the second chapter?

A Twelve Realms Prequel: CH 1

I keep meaning to finish this prequel, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. Here’s chapter one. As we go, I’d appreciate any feedback on this romantic novella, just as you feel led to share. Also, I’ll be posting this to Wattpad: Ismene & Othniel, so be sure to share with your Wattpadding friends. … More A Twelve Realms Prequel: CH 1

Ch1 A Twelve Realms Prequel

I keep meaning to finish this prequel, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. Here’s chapter one. As we go, I’d appreciate any feedback on this romantic novella, just as you feel led to share. No Choice Chapter One Within the utterance of three words, this day had become a plague upon Ismene’s soul. … More Ch1 A Twelve Realms Prequel

Reviewer Drawing Winner (a week late?!)

Hey all you awesome readers, writers, reviewers, and friends! I have somehow let the last week slip by without posting the winner of the Reviewers THANK YOU gift card. We’ll blame it on the fact that I’ve been at my sweet Grammy Faye’s house for the last week, enjoying the weather and the beach at … More Reviewer Drawing Winner (a week late?!)

Review: Kindlepreneur’s Free AMS Tutorial & KDP Rocket

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
You may remember my recent post, Don’t Advertise With Amazon Until You’ve Read This. I mention there Kindlepreneur’s free AMS tutorial and KDP Rocket. Imagine my surprise when Dave Chesson, aka Kindlepreneur, contacted me shortly afterward to offer me a review copy of KDP Rocket. This was roughly at the…

Last Dance

#flashfiction #dance #drama Steady rhythms. Erratic heart thrumming. The music begged to sooth, but her mind refused its solace. Every last breath ached in her chest like the too tight pinch of a straight jacket. She gasped and bent at the waist. The drive zoomed up toward her as her knees buckled and her palms … More Last Dance

What I’m Working On

Okay, projects are piling up! So many ideas. Well, here’s one I’ve been focused on a lot for the last couple weeks. I’m building this from the ground up and still have lots of research to do to make sure it’s factual parts are accurate, but I thought I’d share the inspirational poster I made … More What I’m Working On