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Watching the End of the World – Chapter 53

Ross sat there for perhaps another ten minutes and then he got back to work. Sitting around moping about what was wrong never accomplished anything. The world belonged to those who pushed through pain and doubt and made things happen. Clarity was a product of forward progress. He tapped the screen on the computer before … Continue reading Watching the End of the World – Chapter 53

Cue the band and drop the confetti!

Whew! Just made it! Here I am finishing the revision of Landsend Plateau, book 2 in my epic fantasy series. Just in time to get the changes uploaded and ready to go for the big promotion tomorrow (special price of 99 cents on Amazon). A little background: The series is called The Devastation Wars and it’s … Continue reading Cue the band and drop the confetti!

Watching the End of the World – Chapter 52

Ross landed in Zurich in the morning. It was drizzling and gray. There was a car waiting for him on the tarmac. Andy got behind the wheel and drove him directly to his office on the Bahnhoffstrasse, in the heart of the city. The building was five stories of stately, old money, brooding stone turned … Continue reading Watching the End of the World – Chapter 52

Watching the End of the World – Chapter 51

Akila went into her bedroom and carefully locked the door behind her. Hers was the only room with only one bed in it so she didn’t have a roommate. She opened the bottom drawer on the dresser and took out all the clothes in it. Working the blade of her knife into the corner of … Continue reading Watching the End of the World – Chapter 51

Watching the End of the World – Chapter 50

After the door closed behind Tomasi, Eddie opened his email and typed a short message. Kept Tomasi out of the loop as you ordered. He’s not suspicious about Akila yet. ♦          ♦          ♦          ♦ Carlos came into the production trailer. “Tomasi wants me to take over. You can go to bed or slither off into … Continue reading Watching the End of the World – Chapter 50

Watching the End of the World – Chapter 49

Tomasi awakened with a feeling that something, somewhere, was wrong. He sat up in bed and looked at the clock. It was late. He got dressed and walked over to the production trailer. Eddie was the only one on duty. “What’s happening? Has Nate escaped yet?” Eddie barely glanced at him, then turned his attention … Continue reading Watching the End of the World – Chapter 49

Watching the End of the World – Chapter 48

Caleb walked into the common room. Santiago was sitting at the table with Jordynn and Tamara. The women flanked him, both sitting quite close to him. Santiago was drinking a glass of Scotch and cursing under his breath. He looked up as Caleb entered. “What about you?” he demanded. “Are you going to cry and … Continue reading Watching the End of the World – Chapter 48

Watching the End of the World – Chapter 47

Jenna was sitting on the roof, the darkness outside her mirroring the darkness inside her, when she heard someone coming up the ladder. “Who’s there?” she called. “Maha.” Jenna felt something she couldn’t name wash over her. She stood up, then found herself unable to move. Maha came closer. Jenna was lost. No matter which … Continue reading Watching the End of the World – Chapter 47

Watching the End of the World – Chapter 46

After Omisha led Nate away and Santiago, Tamara and Jordynn went back into the living quarters, Jenna was left alone in the warehouse with Rashid. He looked at her with his wounded eyes and held up the chain but she turned away, unable to look at him. She was still shaken by how close Santiago … Continue reading Watching the End of the World – Chapter 46

Why is he always going on about ‘name your price?’

If you’ve read any chapters of Watching the End of the World on this blog, you’ve seen those links touting “name your own price.” And you’ve probably wondered, What the heck is it with this guy anyway? Is this some kind of scam? Is he crazy? The answers to those two questions are no and …