First of all, a very Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads in the world!
I’m only going to be able to share a few more excerpts with you from the Shifter and Girl-with-a-Secret story because pretty soon it all gets spoiler-y AND I decided to make this my next project to finish. So, today I’ll give you a bit more from Caitlyn’s conversation with the Shifters from the North who came to demand Kyle’s release. One more excerpt next week and then we’ll retire it until the novel is done! I’ve really appreciated all the encouragement from everyone to go ahead with the book…
(Kellan is the leader of the party of shifters and Kyle’s brother.)
“Kyle has endured much during his captivity here and weakens day by day now. The cat is certainly near to collapse,” Caitlyn said, gazing at Kellan. “The Witch Queen doesn’t let him run as a leopard, not ever.”
The men swore bitter oaths. Caitlyn felt power swell in the room, fueled by their anger, and her own magic flared in response.
“You speak as if you’d seen the leopard but if he can’t shift, how is that possible?” Kellan asked.
“We have a connection, meeting in the dreamspace sometimes,” Caitlyn said. “I saw the leopard there.” From the way the men exchanged surprised, surreptitious glances, she could tell the information carried unknown significance for her audience.
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Nicely written. I’ve enjoyed this snippets. Good luck on finishing the manuscript.
Yeah, I’m so glad you’re going to finish this one. Write like the wind, I must know more. 🙂 Like, what did she just unknowingly reveal??? Very cool.
I have so enjoyed reading the excerpts you’ve shared from this story, Veronica, and this one is no exception! So intriguing! I need more! 🙂
The dreamspace connection is fascinating! Looking forward to the next instalment.
So now I’m wondering if they’re going to respect her for that connection or get angry – nice excerpt.
I love the questions this raises, and how they’ve met in dreams.
I’m so reality based, this concept is hard to digest but I love your writing and her spunk. And I’m so crazy about leopards. Don’t change a spot for me, Veronica.
Thank you very much, I’ll keep the spots as is LOL!
Another great excerpt, Veronica! I’ll be looking forward to next week and when the novel becomes published 😉
I’m loving these excerpts. I like them as much as the Nebula Dream.
Wow, I really appreciate hearing that 🙂 , most encouraging!
I bet the answer to why they looked at each other is going to make her life complicated. Good luck completing your story!
Oh wow, a very interesting snippet indeed 🙂
I really feel for him. I hope they help her get him out!
A very interesting excerpt. It raises questions and feels as if there’s something at stake. All the best completing the book.
What a neat excerpt – awesome with sooooo many questions raised and possibilities opened in my mind. Well done!!! Do write VERY fast 🙂
Very nicely done. The emotion from everyone there comes through nicely. Great snippet!
Another intriguing snippet. Though I came in late, so I don’t know how much is because I missed stuff, or that you’re leaving hints for the reader to set up for later events. Works either way! The dreamscape idea is fascinating. One suggestion: when you say “unknown significance for her audience” it sounds like the significance is unknown to the audience, to the men she’s talking to. But I think you mean it’s unknown to her. Might need to reword that to make that clear, perhaps “held significance for the men that was beyond her” or something like that. Just a suggestion!
Yes, the significance of “significance” is going to need something in the editing process, I do believe and agree. Well, I kinda take the approach of being a bit enticing in these snippets, although hopefully not to the point of being annoying to my fellow Weekend Writing Warriors! Thank you for the feedback 🙂
This definitely leaves me wanting more. Good luck with getting it finished!
and for this audience as well 😀 only one more snippet. Pity.
As always, I’ve very encouraged by all the comments and also that people have been enjoying this story. Tomorrow I’m going to launch into finishing it as my top priority (well, outside the day job), so we’ll see how long it takes to be polished and ready to submit. But one final excerpt (for now) next week, I promise. HUGS to the Weekend Writing Warriors!
Okay, get to work. I’m ready to read this. lol. Really interesting story.
The dreamscape idea fascinates me. Intriguing snippet. I wish you the best with your story. It’s off to a great start. 🙂
Very nice snippet … I’m intrigued by the dreamscape, too!
Oh! Great cliffhanger! Love your snippet!
Such a creative premise. Enjoyed this and look forward to more!
Dreamspace meeting with a leopard, even a weak one, seems to indicate some special bond. Wonder what it is?
Sounds super interesting … I’ll have to go back and read the others.
But is it significant for her? Does she know how special that apparently is?
I’m loving this! 🙂
Thank you for sharing the snippets, Veronica. In this one, I love the idea of meeting in the dreamspace.
Ooo, I want him to run as a leopard!! And dreamspace? I’m intrigued!! Great 8!
These excerpts keep getting better and better! I love the hint of an “unknown significance” tied to her ability! You need to finish this novel so I can sit down and read it all the way through:)
I am really enjoying this. I hope the book is released soon.
Another highly intriguing excerpt there.
What an awesome way to meet ! I love this. And I’m pretty sure it can become handy. Great 8!
I love that she is slowly gaining their confidence and attention. They’re seeming to scoff a bit less at her inclusion. Nice dialogue.