Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriors central page, so you can visit all the participants sharing excerpts today…a fun way to sample new books and find new authors! (Also welcome to the Sunday Snippet visitors!)
I felt like I should have shared a more romantic snippet in honor of Valentine’s Day but I didn’t want to disappoint readers who are expecting the next lines from Lady of the Star Wind. The WIP is an epic portal fantasy, which is undergoing a final edit and will be released after Star Cruise: Outbreak in the April/May 2016 time frame.
Sandy and Mark have been transported to an unknown world. This snippet is from quite a bit further in the novel, after tey’ve left the mysterious mountain oasis, in the company of some new friends… Sandy was bitten by a snake, went into the green light with a woman unknown to her and now is sitting in a room she’s never seen before, with four women who seem to think Sandy is someone else…the Lady of the Star Wind…A new player, Haatrin, has entered the chamber and scolded the Moon Sisters.
Pivoting on her heel, she looked Sandy up and down, “Peace to you, daughter of queens. While it’s certainly true you’re not the Lady of the Star Wind from eons ago, your arrival might be timely, might be part of a larger whole.” Over her shoulder, she addressed Amrell and the others, “You know the balance is in jeopardy. Those who dwell in darkness gather and plot. This woman could be a key herself, a useful component of our strategy.”
“I’m not a tool to be used by others,” Sandy said, drawing upon her imperial heritage to sound haughty and disapproving, “And neither is Mark.”
“Yet you plan to dwell on the world Lajollae sent you to,” Haatrin made her assessment calmly. “Already you’ve chosen a side, made alliances – there’s a cost to such decisions.”
Sandy bit her lip, regretting all over again having agreed so easily to Mark’s desire to leave the oasis, and throw their lot in with Rothan and Tia. The stakes had been higher than she’d realized at the time.
A lot of creative punctuation – sorry! But Happy Valentine’s day…
The plot thickens, and so does the intrigued. I’m getting well and truly hooked.
Ditto here … intriguing …
The voice of reason, but with its own agenda.
I am really enjoying all the twists and turns, Veronica!
I wonder if t his potential alliance will be any better than the other one.
I’m wondering the same thing as Ed… Great snippet, Veronica!
This is very intriguing. Can’t wait to read more.
Hard to believe but even the little things–like throwing in with a particular person–matter. I think Sandy and Mark are in for some more interesting times.
She’s getting in deeper, isn’t she?
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Regret’s not going to help Sandy. Is it too late for them? Tune in next week. Good job, GF. Hugs on Valentine’s Day and always be well.
The unexpected – this just keeps getting more intriguing.
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Love the tension and dramatic build, and the cadence to the language is terrific!
It’s always out of the frying pan, and right into the next fire for your poor characters. Makes for a thrilling read!
I agree with Christina 🙂 I wonder if you stay up nights thinking up awful things to happen, LOL! I’m really enjoying these excerpts, as always.
~Marcia
Glad people are enjoying the snippet even if it isn’t Valentine- themed! Maybe my Muse works overnight thinking up the plot twists LOL. Off to read more snippets!
Hmmm, I wonder if Sandy and Mark might end up on opposite sides of this alliance? So many possible pitfalls and precipices. Another great snippet, Veronica.
She made the decision, and now cannot go back on it. Intriguing piece.
Well, some answers and more questions in this snippet!
Your use of dialogue in this snippet is outstanding!
Great snippet! She’s trying so hard to be brave, but her internal thoughts betray her. Sounds like she has some big decisions to make. 🙂
Ain’t that always the way with life, too? Great snippet, Veronica. 🙂
Choices do have consequences, but I’m not sure these are equitable. Still, I don’t think she’ll be allowed to decline.
Geez, she just can’t win! Have a great Valentine’s Day
The alliance certainly raises questions. Oh how choices bring consequences. Happy Valentine’s Day!
…she THINKS she’s not a tool to use, anyway. 🙂 Great snippet!
Great snippet. 🙂
Now we’ll have to see who made the best alliances. Love the red space pic.
She just keeps getting deeper and deeper into this.
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I’m intrigued to know more. Did she pick the right alliance? Loved her inner thoughts and her wondering the same thing. 🙂
There are always consequences–and I wonder how bad these ones will be. 🙂
Oooh. Political intrigue!!!!
Oh my, what a twist! Amazing snippet!
Oooo! What a twist! Let the plot thicken! I’m hooked, I’ve been hooked, but now I’m really hooked. Love the touch of drawing on her imperial heritage. And I LOVE this line! — “Already you’ve chosen a side, made alliances – there’s a cost to such decisions.”
Things are getting mighty interesting, and about to get rather complicated and dangerous I’m guessing. She’s got herself in one tight spot! Great snippet! 🙂
Love the unpredictableness of this story and Sandy’s assertiveness. Really looking forward to more! BTW, I have a daughter named Tia. 🙂
Completely hooked and can’t wait for more!
She sure has a lot to worry about. I’m not sure I trust those women. I’ll be a bit pissed being bitten by a snake and let to die on purpose.