Category Archives: I Am Writing

#dragons #wip “We’d better catch up with Jevon before he retraces his steps to find us.” “I suppose so.” Denys collected his satchel, and turned for one last look at the stream and the clearing around it. “Thank you for … Continue reading →

#wip #dragons Denys was by his side immediately. “You idiot.” He helped Aric to his feet. “Take deep breaths.” He ran a practised eye over Aric. “Does anything hurt?” “Apart from my dignity?” Aric’s ribs hurt but he wasn’t about … Continue reading →

#wip #dragons “I told you months ago that I would fight by your side, whatever happened.” Denys let go of Aric’s sleeve. “That hasn’t changed.” He glanced around, and frowned. Sheard and Jevon waited up ahead by the trunk of … Continue reading →

#wip #dragons “Jevon’s not one for goodbyes,” Denys said. “He never has been.” Aric drew his sword. “They’re going right, so that leaves us left.” He closed the distance between them, and kissed Denys softly on the lips. “Whatever happens, … Continue reading →

#wip #dragons Once they reached their destination the ship dropped anchor on the south west side of the island and waited for their contact. The sun was already low in the sky, so they only had a couple of hours … Continue reading →

#dragons #wip “I do not know you.” Aric chose his words carefully. Given the number of mages in the room, he had no idea if at least one of them—or all—would be able to tell if he was lying. “I … Continue reading →

Half-way through book 2… #wip #dragons Two gulls flew over the ship as though chasing each other. They stopped in midair above the three men, then began circling the ship. “Friends of yours?” Aric asked in a polite, yet frosty … Continue reading →

#wip #dragons “Release him,” Aric ordered. Denys put pressure on the sharp edge of his knife. A thin trickle of blood ran down Roul’s throat. “You can’t trust him.” “Yes, I can. Put down the knife. I’ve known Roul for … Continue reading →

Almost ready to dive back into book 2, so figure this is a good place to share another snippet. #dragons #wip “He said he’d guide you?” Sabin’s eyes widened. He grabbed Aric’s arm, pulled him close, and continued in a … Continue reading →

Epilogue to write and this draft is done! How could he keep Astria safe by clutching at straws, and hoping for some kind of revelation once he found the sword? What if it had no magic? He already had a … Continue reading →