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Conceived in Blood, Chapter 9, a post-Redaction Novel

Here’s hoping the whole book will be available next week. Chapter 9 Her stalker would have to attack soon. Sera bit her lip and struggled over the uneven terrain. Pine needles crunched underfoot. No point in being quiet. Her stalker … Continue reading

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Conceived in Blood, Chapter 8, a Post-Redaction novel

Chapter 8 Harlan had finally gone nuts. He stared at the footprints in the soft sand by the river and kept walking. The flat-soled impressions of the tributes. The rough weave of the ‘Viders. Squatting, he tested the tracks. Another … Continue reading

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Conceived in Blood, Chapter 7

Chapter 7 Lee sawed on the reins steering the mule into the canyon. “Get those rocks ready, Sammy-girl.” On the bench seat beside him, Irving pawed in his jacket for his slingshot. A cloud scuttled across the sun. Shadows deepened … Continue reading

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A Rose by Any Name Still Has Thorns

I’ve got some good news and some bad news. Good News: my post-redaction novel has been sent off for the first round of editing. Bad News: Despite the brilliant suggestions offered here, the next book won’t be called any of … Continue reading

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Redaction, part iV, Chapter 6

Chapter 6 “Is it time, Paw-Paw?” “Almost, child.” Brantlee Neville straightened despite his crooked back. Hens clucked and scattered when he stomped up the worn boards to the stoop of the brick house. The wind moaned through the cracked windows … Continue reading

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Redaction, Part iV, Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Mirabelle Westminster folded the bottom of her apron before using it to lift the lid off the pot. Steam wafted from the boiling liquid, momentarily driving away the cold biting her cheeks. Her two daughters toddled toward a … Continue reading

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Redaction, Part iV, chapter 4

Chapter 4 “Everybody dies.” Knees sinking in the dirt, Harlan waited for Bastard to strike, left foot jiggling in time to his racing heart. Today was Bastard’s expiration date. Harlan just wished the guy would hurry it up. “I’ll cut … Continue reading

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Redaction, Part iV, Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Ho–ly shit! Sera glanced down at her dangling legs. The green light of the airship strobed over the ground a few hundred meters below. Swallowing the sour wad in her throat, she stared at the patches of vegetation. … Continue reading

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Redaction Part iV

Chapter 1 “I’d heard rumors you’d been released, but I didn’t believe it.” Serendipity Tahoma gripped the curved aluminum railing running the length of the airship’s lounge. Guess her five minutes of alone time were up. Too bad Minos Charon … Continue reading

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Hair

Not the musical. Not the song by Lady Gaga. I’m talking about the stuff that grows on most folks’ heads. Hair says a lot about a person. Butch cuts. Coiffures. Up-dos. Bobs. Buzz cuts. Bald. French Braid. Farrah Fawcett hair. … Continue reading

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