Tara Maya's Blog, page 22
September 20, 2013
Kinetic by S.K. Anthony
Being strong is one thing. Being an unlimited source of power is quite another.Genetically altered by the Organization, Annie Fox takes down criminals CIA-style with her luminary strength. With nothing to mend but her broken heart, she is relentlessly pursued by her boss Derek Lake. Just when Annie is about to give him a chance, her ex-husband unexpectedly comes out of hiding.
A wanted man, Nick Logan is a cold-hearted murderer who is considered enemy number one, and orders are clear: kill on...
September 19, 2013
19. Nothing to Lose
The Unfinished Song: Initiate
(Start at the Beginning of the Novel)
"Dindi" by Tara Maya
Dindi
…but also makes you want to rage and weep because it reminds you the enemy has captured your cousins, your friends.
A strange thing happens. You’re terrified, disoriented, humiliated, helpless, panting with exhaustion, focused on trying to place one foot at a time while avoiding the switch. You’re also angry. As your hearing and sense of balance returns, your anger creeps up on you, growing fiercer, unti...
(Start at the Beginning of the Novel)
"Dindi" by Tara MayaDindi
…but also makes you want to rage and weep because it reminds you the enemy has captured your cousins, your friends.
A strange thing happens. You’re terrified, disoriented, humiliated, helpless, panting with exhaustion, focused on trying to place one foot at a time while avoiding the switch. You’re also angry. As your hearing and sense of balance returns, your anger creeps up on you, growing fiercer, unti...
The Making of a Mage King: Prince in Hiding by Anna L. Walls
What would happen to you if you lost your parents at 17?And then... what if they weren't your parents at all?
When Sean loses his parents within a year of each other he can't see past the tragedy... until he finds out his father isn't really his father... and Sean isn't who he thinks he is. Follow Sean through his journey to a magical world where he is royalty and his powers are only beginning to bloom... and family is a relative concept - evil uncles and all.
Prince in Hiding by Anna Walls is...
September 18, 2013
18. The Kidnapping
The Unfinished Song: Initiate
(Start at the Beginning of the Novel)
"Kidnapped" by Luke M., PhotoAlterations
Dindi
…Shuffling in the dark, followed by silence. You wake up with your heart already racing. Intrusive smells, chalk paste and feathers. Sweat. Beer. Heavy male breathing.
Their aim is to terrify you, disorient you, and they succeed. Grotesque heads loom over you, claw-like hands grasp you, yank you to the hay-strewn dirt in the goat pen under the loft. More hands smother your scream...
(Start at the Beginning of the Novel)
"Kidnapped" by Luke M., PhotoAlterationsDindi
…Shuffling in the dark, followed by silence. You wake up with your heart already racing. Intrusive smells, chalk paste and feathers. Sweat. Beer. Heavy male breathing.
Their aim is to terrify you, disorient you, and they succeed. Grotesque heads loom over you, claw-like hands grasp you, yank you to the hay-strewn dirt in the goat pen under the loft. More hands smother your scream...
Aberrant by Ruth Silver
In the future dystopian society of Cabal, the government instills equality for all and offers its citizens the perfect system. There is food, shelter and jobs for everyone. The one requirement is to follow the rules without question, including the government's match in marriage and "The Day of the Chosen", a lottery that randomly selects families to conceive children as natural means hasn't existed in generations. Following her eighteenth birthday, Olivia Parker accepts her requirement to mar...
September 17, 2013
17. The Unfinished Song
The Unfinished Song: Initiate
(Start at the Beginning of the Novel)
"Reflection of the Sky" by Bedova EkaterinaDindi
…you, so at least you’ll match.”
“Mmmrrff,” said Dindi, while her mother wiped the cloth over her mouth. “My mother loved dancing too,” Mama said. An old hurt quivered in her words. “She loved it more than me. Shortly after I was born, she abandoned me to dance with the fae. They caught her in a faery circle and she danced herself to death. Her sister had to raise me in her place....
(Start at the Beginning of the Novel)
"Reflection of the Sky" by Bedova EkaterinaDindi…you, so at least you’ll match.”
“Mmmrrff,” said Dindi, while her mother wiped the cloth over her mouth. “My mother loved dancing too,” Mama said. An old hurt quivered in her words. “She loved it more than me. Shortly after I was born, she abandoned me to dance with the fae. They caught her in a faery circle and she danced herself to death. Her sister had to raise me in her place....
September 16, 2013
16. After the Farmers Left
The Unfinished Song: Initiate
(Start at the Beginning of the Novel)
"behind blue ice" by julia-juliaDindi
…take my leave now, however, as I must also visit Full Basket clandhold before the sun sets.”
Is there anything else I could do to convince Abiono not to invite me to become a Tavaedi? Dindi despaired while the rest of the clan fussed over Abiono’s departure. My life is a colossal joke that’s funny to everyone but me. Uncle Lobo was still chortling.
Once the guest was gone, taking the exciteme...
Disciple, Part III by L. Blankenship
Today I'm excited to share an excerpt from L. Blankenship's Disciple, Part III as part of her blog tour for its release. Disciple is a gritty fantasy romance that can be a bit gory, so might be best enjoyed by older readers. (Even though the city is preparing for a siege, Kate and Sir Anders manage to find time to eat dinner together and the community potluck.)
We ate in silence for a stretch, working through potatoes, roasted spring onions, and pastries filled with egg and cheese. T...
September 15, 2013
15. More Problems With Blueberries
The Unfinished Song: Initiate
(Start at the Beginning of the Novel)
“…without either, thanks much. What would I want with babies and a husband? They just give you a lot of cooking and cleaning to do. I’d rather dance.”
“Well, you can’t dance without magic,” said Jensi.
“I hope you’re not as stupid as Mad Maba,” said Tibi. “Someone told me that she wanted to be a Tavaedi so badly that when they told her she wasn’t worthy, she--”
“Kemla told you that,” said Jensi. “What if she did?” Across the room,...
(Start at the Beginning of the Novel)
“…without either, thanks much. What would I want with babies and a husband? They just give you a lot of cooking and cleaning to do. I’d rather dance.”
“Well, you can’t dance without magic,” said Jensi.
“I hope you’re not as stupid as Mad Maba,” said Tibi. “Someone told me that she wanted to be a Tavaedi so badly that when they told her she wasn’t worthy, she--”
“Kemla told you that,” said Jensi. “What if she did?” Across the room,...
September 14, 2013
Upcoming Changes to the Blog
There's something I've been meaning to do for a while. In fact, I've tried it twice before. I failed both times.
That's right, I'm talking about switching to a WordPress blog.
I'll be honest: I LOVE blogger. I find WordPress a lot harder to use. It doesn't have all my blogger friends in my dashboard, or easy access to Google statistics (yes, I know there are still ways to hook it up, but it's more work)...but... the sad fact for Blogger-lovers like me is that WordPress is really where all the l...
That's right, I'm talking about switching to a WordPress blog.
I'll be honest: I LOVE blogger. I find WordPress a lot harder to use. It doesn't have all my blogger friends in my dashboard, or easy access to Google statistics (yes, I know there are still ways to hook it up, but it's more work)...but... the sad fact for Blogger-lovers like me is that WordPress is really where all the l...
