Marina Simcoe's Blog, page 15
January 16, 2018
Enduring - 1st Chapter.
Zoya Ray from Enduring.

The way Cass, the design artist from Two Horses Swift saw her. https://twohorsesswift.com
And here is the first chapter of Enduring for your reading pleasure.
Enduring by Marina Simcoe. Chapter 1.
Darkness. Utter silence. An eerie feeling of weightlessness. I was where I longed to be. Darkness was my happy place now. Without it, there was pain.
I couldn’t see or move. Then, the silence began to dissipate. Gradually, I could hear voices around me. After a while, it registered that the voices belonged to Dr. Zukov and one of his numerous assistants.
“Not sure how much more she can take, Doctor.”
“We can’t afford any doubts right now. I need to present some definite results.” Dr. Zukov’s tone was icy, clinical.
“We have results. She’s fluent in more than a dozen languages now. And she understands animal noises. We proved it last week with the rats.”
'Were they talking about me?'
“Rats? Don’t be ridiculous! I promised them telepathy, not an ability to converse with rodents. The immortality team had a complete success, even if with some unexpected results. And Dr. Travis will be presenting her work on invisibility soon. How will that make us look?”
“I heard Dr. Travis’s team suffered some setbacks—”
“So did we, Jason!” Dr. Zukov’s voice was sharp and cold as his scalpel. “We need to move forward. I want you to have her ready for the final protocol tomorrow.”
“The final protocol requires another invasive surgery, Doctor. She won’t survive it.” Jason’s tone was calm and indifferent.
“That’s fine. I’ll need to do an autopsy on her brain anyway to collect all information on the results of the experiments. Just select another subject from the ones I have preapproved for the next series of tests.”
“None of them has the same aptitude she does. Their natural abilities are pretty average.”
“We don’t need a subject with the same abilities.”
'They are talking about me.' Memory slowly filtered though the drug-induced haze. I was aboard the Concord, prison spaceship, and state-of-the-art laboratory, where I had been transferred after Dr. Zukov’s petition. He had visited me in prison on Earth, expressing profound interest in my ability to learn languages quickly. The tests, surgeries and laser procedures started right after my transfer. In between was an endless fog of interchangeable periods of pain and darkness.
“We have enough data collected to replicate the results in anyone. In fact, I would prefer to work with a new subject at this point. A fresh, undamaged brain. A blank slate, so to speak. We’re unable to move past this stage with her. It’s evident we can’t advance her to the level of telepathy. She’s useless now.”
'Useless.' That’s what Aunt Judie, my only family, called me that one and only time she came to visit me in prison. 'Useless, just like your mother.' Even though I hardly knew my mother and spent most of my life trying to please Aunt Judie.
Now, Dr. Zukov thought me useless as well. I knew this should make me feel sad, scared . . . something, but I had little emotions left in me to care at this point.
'She won’t survive this.'
Despite the mind-shattering headache, I thought I understood the meaning of these words. The finality in them brought unexpected relief. They meant that tomorrow the pain would finally stop and I would remain in the darkness forever.

The way Cass, the design artist from Two Horses Swift saw her. https://twohorsesswift.com
And here is the first chapter of Enduring for your reading pleasure.
Enduring by Marina Simcoe. Chapter 1.
Darkness. Utter silence. An eerie feeling of weightlessness. I was where I longed to be. Darkness was my happy place now. Without it, there was pain.
I couldn’t see or move. Then, the silence began to dissipate. Gradually, I could hear voices around me. After a while, it registered that the voices belonged to Dr. Zukov and one of his numerous assistants.
“Not sure how much more she can take, Doctor.”
“We can’t afford any doubts right now. I need to present some definite results.” Dr. Zukov’s tone was icy, clinical.
“We have results. She’s fluent in more than a dozen languages now. And she understands animal noises. We proved it last week with the rats.”
'Were they talking about me?'
“Rats? Don’t be ridiculous! I promised them telepathy, not an ability to converse with rodents. The immortality team had a complete success, even if with some unexpected results. And Dr. Travis will be presenting her work on invisibility soon. How will that make us look?”
“I heard Dr. Travis’s team suffered some setbacks—”
“So did we, Jason!” Dr. Zukov’s voice was sharp and cold as his scalpel. “We need to move forward. I want you to have her ready for the final protocol tomorrow.”
“The final protocol requires another invasive surgery, Doctor. She won’t survive it.” Jason’s tone was calm and indifferent.
“That’s fine. I’ll need to do an autopsy on her brain anyway to collect all information on the results of the experiments. Just select another subject from the ones I have preapproved for the next series of tests.”
“None of them has the same aptitude she does. Their natural abilities are pretty average.”
“We don’t need a subject with the same abilities.”
'They are talking about me.' Memory slowly filtered though the drug-induced haze. I was aboard the Concord, prison spaceship, and state-of-the-art laboratory, where I had been transferred after Dr. Zukov’s petition. He had visited me in prison on Earth, expressing profound interest in my ability to learn languages quickly. The tests, surgeries and laser procedures started right after my transfer. In between was an endless fog of interchangeable periods of pain and darkness.
“We have enough data collected to replicate the results in anyone. In fact, I would prefer to work with a new subject at this point. A fresh, undamaged brain. A blank slate, so to speak. We’re unable to move past this stage with her. It’s evident we can’t advance her to the level of telepathy. She’s useless now.”
'Useless.' That’s what Aunt Judie, my only family, called me that one and only time she came to visit me in prison. 'Useless, just like your mother.' Even though I hardly knew my mother and spent most of my life trying to please Aunt Judie.
Now, Dr. Zukov thought me useless as well. I knew this should make me feel sad, scared . . . something, but I had little emotions left in me to care at this point.
'She won’t survive this.'
Despite the mind-shattering headache, I thought I understood the meaning of these words. The finality in them brought unexpected relief. They meant that tomorrow the pain would finally stop and I would remain in the darkness forever.
Published on January 16, 2018 13:08
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January 4, 2018
2018
Happy New Year, Everyone!

I don't usually do personal resolutions - I can't handle this type of commitment. :) But I do have some professional plans/resolutions for 2018! They say you should share your resolutions with others for added motivation. :)
Well, here they are:
- Enduring is all set for mid February release, along with the rest of the Valos of Sonhadra series. I'm working hard on polishing my stone golems for your reading pleasure. :)
- To Love a Monster, a standalone paranormal romance is next. Release date Spring 2018.
- The rest of the year is going to be The Year of The Demons, with The Cursed, book 1, prequel to Demon Mine, scheduled for Fall 2018. I'm also hoping to finish The Forgotten, book 3 in Demons series by the end of 2018.
- Last but not least, Demon Mine audiobook is coming soon too!
Have a wonderful 2018! Wishing you love and happiness!

I don't usually do personal resolutions - I can't handle this type of commitment. :) But I do have some professional plans/resolutions for 2018! They say you should share your resolutions with others for added motivation. :)
Well, here they are:
- Enduring is all set for mid February release, along with the rest of the Valos of Sonhadra series. I'm working hard on polishing my stone golems for your reading pleasure. :)
- To Love a Monster, a standalone paranormal romance is next. Release date Spring 2018.
- The rest of the year is going to be The Year of The Demons, with The Cursed, book 1, prequel to Demon Mine, scheduled for Fall 2018. I'm also hoping to finish The Forgotten, book 3 in Demons series by the end of 2018.
- Last but not least, Demon Mine audiobook is coming soon too!
Have a wonderful 2018! Wishing you love and happiness!
Published on January 04, 2018 13:34
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December 11, 2017
What's Next?
December 17th, join me for Valos Of Sonhadra event, where my next project in collaboration with a group of talented Sci-Fi authors will be revealed. Can't wait to tell you all about it!
https://www.facebook.com/events/50981...
https://www.facebook.com/events/50981...

Published on December 11, 2017 12:08
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November 21, 2017
Newsletter Signup.
Please fill in the form to subscribe to my newsletter and stay in the loop. :)
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Published on November 21, 2017 17:32
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November 8, 2017
My New Website.
Yes! My new website is now up and running. Finally I have a place to keep everything - my books, their illustrations and my upcoming projects - together. Please take a look when you have a moment. ❤️
https://marinasimcoe.wixsite.com/mari...
https://marinasimcoe.wixsite.com/mari...
Published on November 08, 2017 09:39
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November 2, 2017
The Real Thing is live on Amazon!
It's here! The Real Thing is now available on Amazon for your reading pleasure. As promised, it is free with Kindle Unlimited. Enjoy! :)

www.amazon.com/dp/B0772VTY3Y
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www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0772VTY3Y
Published on November 02, 2017 09:42
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Tags:
illusionist, love-story, magic, paranormal, romance, the-real-thing
October 15, 2017
INTERVIEW FOR NIGHTS OF PASSION.
Ripley Proserpina, a talented author and blogger, interviewed me for the blog Nights of Passion today! Here you can read my answers to her questions about my published novel Demon Mine and my upcoming book The Real Thing.
https://nightsofpassion.wordpress.com
https://nightsofpassion.wordpress.com
Published on October 15, 2017 04:22
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author-interview, demon-mine, nights-of-passion, paranormal, the-real-thing
October 8, 2017
The Real Thing is now on Goodreads!
The Real Thing has been added to Goodreads! Feel free to add it to your to-read shelf! :)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Published on October 08, 2017 11:01
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illusionist, love-story, magic, paranormal, romance, the-real-thing
September 16, 2017
Illustration and Chapter 2 Excerpt.
Just in case you missed the party last night, here is the new illustration to The Real Thing, as well as the nice long excerpt from Chapter 2. Enjoy!
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Published on September 16, 2017 11:49
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September 14, 2017
Party Time - September 15!
Great News! There is a party – and you all are invited! Join me at Social Butterfly Party Room for Otherworlds Facebook Party tomorrow for fun games and amazing giveaway prices! I’m so exited! I will be hosting at 7:15 pm EST. Come early and stay late to hang out with other paranormal romance authors: Poppy Rhys, Jennifer Blackstream, Grace Goodwin and Amanda Milo! Hope to have you all there!
Social Butterfly Party Room
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Social Butterfly Party Room
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Published on September 14, 2017 08:49