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August 3, 2014
Snippet Sunday: Can Sanya Save herself? Soul Taker @KMNbooks @RebeccaJVickery #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday. This is a snippet from Soul Taker.
If you missed the last weeks snippet, here's the link. :): Chapter 1 #6
Set up:
Garran has staked Sanya. To her surprise she didn't burst into a pile of ash, but the the stake does paralyze her, while allowing her to have full function of her thoughts and speech.
This snippet takes place a few paragraphs later from last week's snippet.
***Note: The snippet has been modified to fit the 8 sentence limit. Warning: There may be some fancy punctuations and long sentences. 
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"Did ye know the ancients would bury a vampire, leave them to contemplate their sins while the rats and bugs ate at their flesh? Quite painful I hear, but alas a vampire heals and the process repeats all over again the next night and the next... forever."
"Please, you wouldn't do that to me, would you?" Sanya asked as she tried to make her limbs move, but to no avail.
"I believe ye need to learn a lesson, Sanya," he said as she heard a vehicle screech to a halt beside the curb and a door opened and shut.
"Are you ready to move her?" Harrison Connell asked.
She'd known Garran's dog wouldn't be too far behind.
"I believe I'm finished with her," Garran said as he slid his arms beneath her legs, strode to the van and tossed her in like she was trash going to the dumpsite.
She had to think of something that would save her, then it came to her and she shouted, "Wait!"
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What could Sanya know?
Stop by next week for snippet #8 from my Urban Fantasy tale, SOUL TAKER.
If you're interested in knowing more about SOUL TAKER, here's a blurb:
E-book: $2.99 Print: $11.66
Word Count: About 95k
E-book Available at:
Amazon Kindle US / Amazon UK
Print Available at: Amazon /Barnes and Noble
Available at Audible
No soul is safe…
A vampire from the Grim Sith sept is sucking the souls out of young women from the Boston area, but this sinister crime is far worse than a vampire seeking substance. He’s selling the souls to the highest bidder and it seems business is booming.
A vampire, a werewolf, and a Necromancer are a most unlikely team, but Garran, Harrison, and Isabella plan on putting a kink in the dubbed Soul Taker’s plans. It’s personal now. One of their friends has fallen victim to the Soul Taker’s charms, but to stop him from hurting anyone else, their efforts may involve raising the dead.
*****
If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us and share a snippet of your work in progress, a new release, or an oldie but goodie.
Participating Authors are listed at these sites: Hashtags: #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
July 26, 2014
Snippet Sunday: Staked and Still Standing… Soul Taker @KMNbooks @RebeccaJVickery #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday. This is a snippet from Soul Taker.
If you missed the last weeks snippet, here's the link. :): Chapter 1 #5
Set up:
Garran MacLaurin has returned to Boston to govern the territory of Otherworldy beings and he expects his rules to be obeyed. He's cornered Sanya who has been breaking rules set for Otherworldly beings. He's staked her through the heart, but the unexpected happens...
This snippet takes place a few paragraphs later from last week's snippet. This snippet has been slightly modified.
***Note: The snippet has been modified to fit the 8 sentence limit. Warning: There may be some fancy punctuations and long sentences.
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She had heard rumors he would seduce his victims, not unlike what she would do to a human, but she wasn't human and hadn't been one since the Spanish Inquisition had its first auto-da-fé held in Seville in 1481. Sanya was older than Garran and should be able to take him, but his determination to follow his creed of right and wrong proved stronger.She could withstand most attacks and heal. Vampires from every sept were virtually immortal unless beheaded or stabbed through the heart. Garran's hands bit into her arms, pinning them to the side. She waited, expecting to explode into dust as legend claimed. "What's happening?" she stammered, fear gripping her insides.
MacLaurin brushed aside a strand of hair from her face and said, "Ye didn't believe a stake would actually kill ye, did ye?"
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Sanya is staked, but not dead. Is Garran just making a point, be good or else?
Stop by next week for snippet #7 from my Urban Fantasy tale, SOUL TAKER.
If you're interested in knowing more about SOUL TAKER, here's a blurb:
E-book: $2.99 Print: $11.66
Word Count: About 95k
E-book Available at:
Amazon Kindle US / Amazon UK
Print Available at: Amazon /Barnes and Noble
Available at Audible
No soul is safe…
A vampire from the Grim Sith sept is sucking the souls out of young women from the Boston area, but this sinister crime is far worse than a vampire seeking substance. He’s selling the souls to the highest bidder and it seems business is booming.
A vampire, a werewolf, and a Necromancer are a most unlikely team, but Garran, Harrison, and Isabella plan on putting a kink in the dubbed Soul Taker’s plans. It’s personal now. One of their friends has fallen victim to the Soul Taker’s charms, but to stop him from hurting anyone else, their efforts may involve raising the dead.
*****
If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us and share a snippet of your work in progress, a new release, or an oldie but goodie.
Participating Authors are listed at these sites: Hashtags: #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
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Today, I'm at Love Romance and More Yahoo Group along with the authors from Rebecca J. Vickery Publishing, and Victory Tales Press. Love to have you stop by and say hi. We're discussing our new releases and upcoming releases. There will be authors there to answer questions, sneak peeks at the tales, excerpt, blurbs, giveaways....
Love Romance and More Yahoo Group
July 21, 2014
Just Chillin’ @KMNbooks #giveaway
Happy Monday!
What has everyone been up to? WIP? Editing? Just Chillin'? Love to know.
I've been busy with projects, book covers and writing.
My Work In Progress:
I'm working on The Thief and The Gryphon, a short story that's turned into a novella at 39k. Still haven't done the final edits, so it may be longer. Funny how those things work out.
I've also signed a contract for A Twist of Fate to be available for Audible! So excited. There will be Scottish accents and all.
I'm on a Blog tour for Soul Taker and I'm giving away 5 audio books to 5 lucky winners. So if you're interested in the behind the scene post about the tale, please pop in and say hi! I'm chatting about the making of the book, vampires, werewolves, necromancers, Baobhan Sith (scottish vampire), healing stones, and a legend of the infamous Baobhan Sith and how the hunter escaped her clutches.
Extra points for comments on each blog and if you Tweet each day there's more.
July 18-25 Soul Taker Audiobook Giveaway!
July 18 Long and Short Review
July 19 JM Stewart's Blog
July 20 Theresa Dalayne's Blog
July 21 The Romance Room
July 22 British Romance Blog
July 23 Once Upon Word
July 24 KMN Books
July 25 Believing is Seeing
July 25 Sara Elwood's Blog
Hope to see you there! Now take on the week!!
Karen
July 19, 2014
Snippet Sunday: Pleading for her life… Soul Taker @KMNbooks @RebeccaJVickery #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday. This is a snippet from Soul Taker.
If you missed the last weeks snippet, here's the link. :): Chapter 1 #4
Set up:
Garran MacLaurin has returned to Boston to govern the territory of Otherworldy beings and he expects his rules to be obeyed.
Sanya is still trying to figure a way out of the mess she's created, but she's not having much luck.
This snippet takes place a few paragraphs later from last week's snippet. This snippet has been modified.
***Note: The snippet has been modified to fit the 8 sentence limit. Warning: There may be some fancy punctuations and long sentences.
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He watched over his territory and protected the food source instead of indulging in it. Why couldn't one of the vampires, who partook in sampling humans now and again, be in charge? Even a demon ruler would be better than MacLaurin.
MacLaurin's large hand cupped her face, his gaze sliding over her slowly as if memorizing each of her features. She hated to plead, but she didn't want to go out like this and said, "Please, Garran, you're one of us."
"One of us? How charmin'," he said as his eyebrows rose in mock pretense.
"Sure, you're a vampire even if you were infected with—"
He put a finger over her lips, silencing her, and she struggled to be free even as his grip tightened.
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Oh Sanya, you should learn to keep quiet. lol
Stop by next week for snippet #6 from my Urban Fantasy tale, SOUL TAKER.
If you're interested in knowing more about SOUL TAKER, here's a blurb:
E-book: $2.99 Print: $11.66
Word Count: About 95k
E-book Available at:
Amazon Kindle US / Amazon UK
Print Available at: Amazon /Barnes and Noble
Available at Audible
No soul is safe…
A vampire from the Grim Sith sept is sucking the souls out of young women from the Boston area, but this sinister crime is far worse than a vampire seeking substance. He’s selling the souls to the highest bidder and it seems business is booming.
A vampire, a werewolf, and a Necromancer are a most unlikely team, but Garran, Harrison, and Isabella plan on putting a kink in the dubbed Soul Taker’s plans. It’s personal now. One of their friends has fallen victim to the Soul Taker’s charms, but to stop him from hurting anyone else, their efforts may involve raising the dead.
*****
If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us and share a snippet of your work in progress, a new release, or an oldie but goodie.
Participating Authors are listed at these sites: Hashtags: #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
July 18-25, I'll be chatting about Soul Taker, and giving behind the scene tidbits about necromancy, vampires, werewolves and healing stones. And did I mention I'm giving away 5 Audio book copies of Soul Taker to 5 Lucky winners! That's right. Psst... if you leave a comment on each of the blogs there's extra points and of course I would just love to have you there.
Here's the line up:
July 18-25 Soul Taker Audiobook Giveaway!
July 18 Long and Short Review
July 19 JM Stewart's Blog
July 20 Theresa Dalayne's Blog
July 21 The Romance Room
July 22 British Romance Blog
July 23 Once Upon Word
July 24 KMN Books
July 25 Sara Elwood's Blog
July 18, 2014
Audio Book Giveaway! @KMNbooks @RebeccaJVickery @guyveryzer
Here's the line up:
July 18-25 Soul Taker Audiobook Giveaway!
July 18 Long and Short Review
July 19 JM Stewart's Blog
July 20 Theresa Dalayne's Blog
July 21 The Romance Room
July 22 British Romance Blog
July 23 Once Upon Word
July 24 KMN Books
July 25 Sara Elwood's Blog
July 12, 2014
Snippet Sunday: One or two little ol’ mistakes. Soul Taker @KMNbooks @RebeccaJVickery #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday. This is a snippet from Soul Taker.
If you missed the last weeks snippet, here's the link. :): Chapter 1 #3
E-book: $2.99 Print: $11.66
Word Count: About 95k
E-book Available at:
Amazon Kindle US / Amazon UK
Print Available at: Amazon /Barnes and Noble
Available at Audible
Set up:
Garran MacLaurin has returned to Boston to govern the territory of Otherworldy beings and he expects his rules to be obeyed.
He's caught up to Sanya and expects an explanation for what she's done.
This snippet takes place a few paragraphs later from last week's snippet.
***Note: The snippet has been modified to fit the 8 sentence limit. Warning: There may be some fancy punctuations and long sentences.
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"A girl's gotta eat, Garran," she said and backed up another step.
"Sanya, ye know where ye can obtain the blood ye need."
"Pig's blood," she spat, "I sooner starve."
"Ye should have stuck with that plan then," he said and his eyes glowed with intent as he stalked her, "I don't appreciate havin' to clean up after ye."
"One or two little ol' mistakes. Are you going to hold them against me?" Sanya asked with a nervous chuckle.
She didn't even blink and he was there in front of her, his hand snaking out, pulling her against him as he told her, "Oh aye, I do," he hissed baring his fangs.
Sanya couldn't help whimpering, expecting him to sink his sharp teeth into her and ripping out her throat since it was the way it was often done if an Otherworldly being overstepped in the head honcho's territory.
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Do you think Sanya stands a chance of surviving?
Stop by next week for snippet #5 from my Urban Fantasy tale, SOUL TAKER.
If you're interested in knowing more about SOUL TAKER, here's a blurb:
No soul is safe…
A vampire from the Grim Sith sept is sucking the souls out of young women from the Boston area, but this sinister crime is far worse than a vampire seeking substance. He’s selling the souls to the highest bidder and it seems business is booming.
A vampire, a werewolf, and a Necromancer are a most unlikely team, but Garran, Harrison, and Isabella plan on putting a kink in the dubbed Soul Taker’s plans. It’s personal now. One of their friends has fallen victim to the Soul Taker’s charms, but to stop him from hurting anyone else, their efforts may involve raising the dead.
*****
If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us and share a snippet of your work in progress, a new release, or an oldie but goodie.
Participating Authors are listed at these sites: Hashtags: #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
July 5, 2014
Snippet Sunday: Trouble around the Corner…Soul Taker @KMNbooks @RebeccaJVickery #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday. This is a snippet from Soul Taker.
If you missed the last weeks snippet, here's the link. :): Chapter 1 #2
E-book: $2.99 Print: $11.66
Word Count: About 95k
E-book Available at:
Amazon Kindle US / Amazon UK
Print Available at: Amazon /Barnes and Noble
Available at Audible
Set up: MacLaurin was a Grim Sith, created by a Baobhan Sith, one of the most vicious vampires in Scotland. However, MacLaurin ruled his territory with rigid rules. Sanya had hoped the rumors of MacLaurin's return were false. Tonight, told her otherwise.
This snippet takes place a few paragraphs later from last week's snippet.
***Note: The snippet may or may not have been modified to fit the 8 sentence limit. Warning: There may be some fancy punctuations and long sentences.
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She rounded the corner and skidded to a stop, panic rioting through her veins. The sanctimonious jerk knew she'd been at the bar after all since he stood there with his arms folded against his chest and leaning against the brick building in a nonchalant manner.
Her tongue slipped out, licking her suddenly dry lips. "I didn't know you were in town," she lied, trying to bide some time. She took a step back, fighting the urge to run; fleeing would give MacLaurin all the more reason to chase her. It was all about the hunt with predators. Something she understood all too well, being she was a vampire, too.
"I may have believed ye, darlin', if ye hadn't slinked out the back door of Tony's Pub."
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Garran seems determined to have that chat with Sanya. Don't you wonder why she's so determined to avoid him?
Stop by next week for snippet #4 from my Urban Fantasy tale, SOUL TAKER.
If you're interested in knowing more about SOUL TAKER, here's a blurb:
No soul is safe…
A vampire from the Grim Sith sept is sucking the souls out of young women from the Boston area, but this sinister crime is far worse than a vampire seeking substance. He’s selling the souls to the highest bidder and it seems business is booming.
A vampire, a werewolf, and a Necromancer are a most unlikely team, but Garran, Harrison, and Isabella plan on putting a kink in the dubbed Soul Taker’s plans. It’s personal now. One of their friends has fallen victim to the Soul Taker’s charms, but to stop him from hurting anyone else, their efforts may involve raising the dead.
*****
If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us and share a snippet of your work in progress, a new release, or an oldie but goodie.
Participating Authors are listed at these sites: Hashtags: #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
July 4, 2014
Happy 4th of July!
Here's to a wonderful day!
June 28, 2014
Snippet Sunday:Trouble around the corner…Soul Taker @KMNbooks @RebeccaJVickery #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday. This is a snippet from Soul Taker.
If you missed the last weeks snippet, here's the link. :): Chapter 1 #1
E-book: $2.99 Print: $11.66
Word Count: About 95k
E-book Available at:
Amazon Kindle US / Amazon UK
Print Available at: Amazon /Barnes and Noble
Available at Audible
Set up: Sanya spotted the new leader, Garran MacLaurin in the bar, but has no wish to run into him. She's plot her escape out the back...
***Note: The snippet may or may not have been modified to fit the 8 sentence limit. Warning: There may be some fancy punctuations and long sentences.
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Once in the alley, she took off at a brisk walk, not wanting to draw attention by shimmering and leaving a preternatural trail. She silently cursed herself for wearing her three-inch stilettos. She should have never bought the darn things, even though they were the perfect shade to go with her slinky red dress. She looked good in red. It flattered her long dark hair and strong Spanish features. Men drooled to be near her and it had nothing to do with her vampire allure. However, these beautiful shoes weren't meant for an evening jog.
She had a good thing going in Boston and she wasn't going to be run out of town just because it was time to switch leaderships again.
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Who can run in three-inch stilettos? I'd probably break my neck just trying to walk in them. lol
If you're wondering why Sanya fears she'll be run out of town, stop by next week for snippet #3 from my Urban Fantasy tale, SOUL TAKER.
If you're interested here's a blurb for SOUL TAKER:
No soul is safe…
A vampire from the Grim Sith sept is sucking the souls out of young women from the Boston area, but this sinister crime is far worse than a vampire seeking substance. He’s selling the souls to the highest bidder and it seems business is booming.
A vampire, a werewolf, and a Necromancer are a most unlikely team, but Garran, Harrison, and Isabella plan on putting a kink in the dubbed Soul Taker’s plans. It’s personal now. One of their friends has fallen victim to the Soul Taker’s charms, but to stop him from hurting anyone else, their efforts may involve raising the dead.
*****
If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us and share a snippet of your work in progress, a new release, or an oldie but goodie.
Participating Authors are listed at these sites: Hashtags: #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
Snippet Sunday: Joggin’ in 3-inch Stilettos…Soul Taker @KMNbooks @RebeccaJVickery #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday. This is a snippet from Soul Taker.
If you missed the last weeks snippet, here's the link. :): Chapter 1 #2
E-book: $2.99 Print: $11.66
Word Count: About 95k
E-book Available at:
Amazon Kindle US / Amazon UK
Print Available at: Amazon /Barnes and Noble
Available at Audible
Set up: Sanya spotted the new leader, Garran MacLaurin in the bar, but has no wish to run into him. She's plot her escape out the back...
***Note: The snippet may or may not have been modified to fit the 8 sentence limit. Warning: There may be some fancy punctuations and long sentences.
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Once in the alley, she took off at a brisk walk, not wanting to draw attention by shimmering and leaving a preternatural trail. She silently cursed herself for wearing her three-inch stilettos. She should have never bought the darn things, even though they were the perfect shade to go with her slinky red dress. She looked good in red. It flattered her long dark hair and strong Spanish features. Men drooled to be near her and it had nothing to do with her vampire allure. However, these beautiful shoes weren't meant for an evening jog.
She had a good thing going in Boston and she wasn't going to be run out of town just because it was time to switch leaderships again.
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Who can run in three-inch stilettos? I'd probably break my neck just trying to walk in them. lol
If you're wondering why Sanya fears she'll be run out of town, stop by next week for snippet #3 from my Urban Fantasy tale, SOUL TAKER.
If you're interested here's a blurb for SOUL TAKER:
No soul is safe…
A vampire from the Grim Sith sept is sucking the souls out of young women from the Boston area, but this sinister crime is far worse than a vampire seeking substance. He’s selling the souls to the highest bidder and it seems business is booming.
A vampire, a werewolf, and a Necromancer are a most unlikely team, but Garran, Harrison, and Isabella plan on putting a kink in the dubbed Soul Taker’s plans. It’s personal now. One of their friends has fallen victim to the Soul Taker’s charms, but to stop him from hurting anyone else, their efforts may involve raising the dead.
*****
If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us and share a snippet of your work in progress, a new release, or an oldie but goodie.
Participating Authors are listed at these sites: Hashtags: #8sunday #snippetsunday #SPeekSunday
Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
