Astral Bodies (Part 3) - Released!

Last week was the release of Astral Bodies (Part 3)!  This part is free, so download now!  Links below :)

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Spring is finally here!

Spring has finally arrived in Canada! It's about damn time, too.  And I think the warmer weather has helped to reignite my writing mojo--I'm doing a lot more writing than I was over the winter.

I'm wrapping up Astral Bodies, and it looks like it might have seven or so parts to it.  Have you checked out Tess's story yet?  Part three will be coming out at the end of this month, and it's going to be free!  Here's an update on the scheduled release dates for upcoming parts...

Part 3 - April 24 (FREE) Read an excerpt here!

Part 4 - May 29 ($0.99)

Part 5 - June 26 

Part 6 - July 31

As for Glenbrook...it's going.  I'm relatively on track for a summer release, but I'm not too sure.  Updates as I go, I guess.  For now I have started posting pieces on Wattpad, so check it out!

As for my Camp NaNoWriMo project, it's going surprisingly well.  Phasing is just a little bit behind schedule, but I already have most scenes planned out on cue cards or just in my head--I just need to find the time to sit and write it now!  Chapters are also being posted on Wattpad for you to read.

Excerpt - Phasing

Chapter two of Phasing is up on Wattpad for all to read :)  The writing is going well but I'm a little behind.  I'm hoping to catch up near the end of the month when I have more time off of work.  For now I have to live with just a few sentences here and there.

Here's a part of chapter two!

It was kind of unfair that we had to go back out on assignment so soon after coming back.  Okay, our assignment with the fire elemental was in our hometown, but I’d gotten hurt.  I thought that meant I could have a little time off, but Cress clearly thought differently.

I sat in my usual chair with Colt next to me, each of us waiting for our assignment.  Cress sat in her chair, almost looking uncomfortable.  I wasn’t sure I’d seen her uncomfortable before; usually she controlled a room.

“We gonna get started or…” I let my sentence trail off, hands in the air.  Cress looked to Colt, and I kept flicking my eyes between them.  “What?”

“Go ahead,” Colt said with a shrug.

“You’re next assignment isn’t going to take you far,” Cress began, “it’s only about an hour up north.”

I groaned.  “Please tell me the fireman didn’t get out.  I don’t think I could—”

“That’s not it,” interrupted Cress.  “It’s the Antiope tribe; they’ve run into a…problem.”

“Tribe?” I repeated.  “Antiope?  Never heard of them.  What are they a tribe of?”

Cress and Colt were silent.  After a few seconds Colt answered, “Amazons.  They are…my tribe.”  His fingers gripped the edge of the armrest, cracks beginning to form along the wood.

“Oh,” I breathed, “I’m so sorry.  What’s going on?”

“I think it may be best to go there  yourself; we’ve limited information,” admitted Cress.  “The Antiope tribe claim to be descendants of Antiope herself and are not quite…involved in our society.  They have a complete hierarchy.”

“Then how do we know there’s a problem?” I asked.  Colt seemed quieter than usual, and it was more than a little unsettling.  I’d never seen my partner like this before.

“One of their scouts has come to us seeking help.”

I only nodded, not wanting to question it.  If something was going on with Colt’s family, I didn’t want to mess it up by pointing out the Amazons weren’t under Legion rule.  Now that I thought about it, it was kind of weird that Colt even worked with Legion.  I looked to him, and was able to put together why he was so upset today.  But did he know about this last night?  I hadn’t noticed anything, and guilt sank in my stomach.

“Let’s get going then.”

And don't forget to add Phasing to your "to-read" shelf on Goodreads!

Cover Reveal - Phasing

I'll be working on Phasing (The Dark Origins #3) this April for NaNoWriMo!  Here's the cover reveal.  You'll also be able to read excerpts and longer chapters on Wattpad/my blog.  And don't forget to add it to your "to-read" shelf on Goodreads!

Release Day - Astral Bodies Part 2!

Astral Bodies part 2 is officially available!  Thanks to all who emailed me about part one :)  The winner has been chosen and contacted.  Don't despair if it wasn't you though, because you have another chance this month!  (See my website for details).

Find out in part 2 how Tess reacts to Dr. Adler's offer, and more about the murder!

Astral Bodies 2 - Excerpt

Part one of Astral Bodies has made it to most retailers, and is already set to free at Amazon, so I thought I would post an excerpt from part two!

Adler huffed and stood.  After he tapped his hands on the desk a few times he began to pace.  “Well, despite your ignorance, I would still like you as an apprentice.  What do you say?”

“How generous of you,” I stated.  I sighed though, too, giving in.  “What would I be doing?”

“You would help me find whoever is responsible for the girls death,” he explained, “and stop them forever.  You’d also get to work with the FBI, I suppose, and fulfill most of your graduation requirements.  No pay though, such a shame.”  He looked away, clearly happy with that last part.

I held a finger in the air as he started to ramble about the job.  “Sorry, um, did you say fulfill most of my graduation requirements?  As in, less classes?”

He paused.  “Yes, I did.  Do you—want that?”

“Okay, let me nutshell this,” I said, more to myself than Adler.  “I will work with you and the FBI,”—Adler nodded—“and help solve a murder that was done by a—what did you call it?  Warlock?  Warlock.  And I’ll get to miss classes too?”

Adler nodded.  “If you work out for the summer.”

“And you can astral project just like me.”

Another nod.  “Yes; I’m not a natural like you, but I learned.  If you’re taking the job I would like you to decide now; I’ll need to make a phone call.”

“Right now?” I asked.  “I have to decide right this second?”

“Well the killer isn’t going to wait around for his next victim, now is he?” Adler questioned.  He had a point, but everything was happening too fast.  My head was spinning.

“Hurry up, now,” Adler pressured.

“I—okay, I’ll do it!”  The words escaped my lips before I could even think them.  Adler grinned and picked up his phone, already dialling the numbers.

“Wonderful,” he said, “I’ll see you this afternoon at the police station.  I think an hour should do it; don’t be late.”  He waved a hand towards the door.  “I’ll do my best to teach you; you can go now.”

I stood on quivering legs, barely able to hold myself up.  As I shut the door behind me I found I was exhausted from the encounter.  But also a little energized.

I’d never met anyone that could astral project before.  Ever.  Nor had I ever been so grateful to not get something I wanted.  Who cares about some sucky downtown couples counselling?  I was going to work with the FBI!  I just wished I knew more about Adler, and what the hell he thought was going on, before I’d agreed to take the position.

Climbing slowly down the steps I wondered what my next move should be.  Calling Mom and Rose and apologizing for ditching them was probably my best option, but I thought that could wait.  I had to tell someone about my new internship!  Apprenticeship?  Whatever.

As I began to dial Rose’s number, my best friend in the world, I stopped myself.  Just how secretive should I be when working on a murder case?  I glanced up the stairs, debating on going to ask Adler but found I couldn’t.  What if I didn’t even last through the day, after I told everyone about my great new job?

I’ll pass on that embarrassment.  So instead of telling anyone, or even calling my mother to apologize for ditching her at lunch, I decided to get myself a coffee and head towards the police station.  It was only an hour, and it would take half that just to walk there.

Getting into line at the coffee shop on campus, I found myself lost in a fantasy world.  Astral projection had always been a part of my life, but warlocks?  What was that anyway?  All I knew about warlocks was that Rose had once played one in some online fantasy game back in high school.  A time she likes to keep buried in her past but I often dig up during our many fights.

But with warlocks came demons, maybe, and that was something I wasn’t sure I could handle.  I stepped forward robotically, trying to remember what had happened last night, and question if there was anyone else nearby at the time.  I could only remember the one person, and their victim.  No demons there.

“You’re next,” a man said behind me.  I blinked out of a daze I hadn’t realized I’d fallen into, and looked at him.  “The young woman is waiting to take your order.”  

I almost fell over as I met his gaze; Niklas Rogues.  Four years older, and four inches taller, I also knew him as Nik.  AKA my high school crush; AKA, the guy that had rejected me and then laughed about it with his friends.

“Right, sorry,” I said absently, finally finding the words.  This was the moment I had so desperately wanted; the moment I could tell Nik off!  I’d never gotten the chance to do it after he rejected me, since I was way too hurt over his reaction; total disbelief that someone like me would even talk to him.  And then he graduated, and the next four years of my life I got to be known as the girl that was rejected on the first day of school.  I stepped forward and ordered a coffee, but as I went to pull my wallet out I realized I had forgotten my purse in Adler’s office.  “Damn.”

Nik chuckled.  “I’ll give you a hand,” he offered, giving me a smile that was far too charming.  After adding four black coffees onto the order, he paid with a single swipe of his credit card over the terminal.

While his back was turned I inspected his suit, looking for any signs that his life had turned to total ruin after he’d left Arrowood but sadly it looked immaculate.  In fact, even his shoes shined, and his hair was perfectly misplaced just like I remembered.  My heart sank; he looked like he was doing well for himself.  Jerk.

“You don’t have to,” I began, finding my chest was fluttering.

“It’s already done.”  He smiled at me, and a shining silver emanated from his eyes.  It was then that I realized he had no idea who I was.  “Good luck with whatever you were thinking about.”

He quickly grabbed his coffees and went out the door.  The girl behind the counter had to give me a poke to get my attention before I finally took my own drink, and headed back to Adler’s office, a dark cloud encompassing my thoughts.

My Current Promos

I have a lot of free stuff going on right now, so I thought I would post about it!

Igniting (The Dark Origins), is set to free until the end of March!

Shadeland has a print giveaway on Goodreads for the US and Canada.

Astral Bodies is still making it to all retailers, but part one is already on Smashwords, Apple iBooks and B&N for free!  If you comment on it anywhere (and tell me so I know), you have a chance to win one of my other ebooks free on Smashwords!