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What’s in a Name? Or does a skunk smell as sweet as a rose?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Linda Andrews

I am a firm believer in the power of a name. After all, in order to perform an exorcism one must first know the power of the demon trapped inside. Yeah, that says a lot about my view on my … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down (chapter 12, unedited)

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Chapter Twelve Pressed against the brick pillar of the gas station, Papa Rose peered into the streaming rain and raised his Glock, aiming it beyond the traffic jam of abandoned cars. The hair on the back of his neck brushed … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down (Chapter 10, unedited)

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Chapter Ten Easing in front of her, Eddie aimed his shotgun at the restaurant’s dark kitchen. “Come out, or I’ll shoot.” Audra swallowed the lump of fear wedged in her throat and tiptoed into place behind him. Stupid!  How could … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down (chapter 9, unedited)

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Chapter Nine Mavis stared at the clump of dirt on the Humvee’s carpet. Black rock in brown soil. Another round pinged the vehicle, freeing emotion from the yoke of logic. Sunnie! Her lungs sawed for breath. Lacing her fingers, she … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down (chapter 8, unedited)

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Update: The book is done at 130K and after sending it out to critique partners and beta readers, I’ll send it off to the editor. I’m still on track for it to go live at the end of August. Chapter … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down (Chapter 6, unedited)

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Chapter Six “The explosion could have another explanation.” Audra tasted the lie as the words left her mouth. The bullet holes and blood art on the side of the busses drew her attention. Gas Mask’s snort sounded hollow in his … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down, Chapter 5 (unedited)

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Chapter Five Seventeen year old, Emmanuel Saldana sidled to the back of the personnel carrier. So many people. Yet most didn’t say a word. They should be celebrating, happy. They’d made it to the soldiers and safety. Plopping down on … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down, Chapter 4 (unedited)

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Chapter Four “I think a see a miracle at eleven o’clock.” Using the face of a clock to define position, Papa Rose spoke into the mic dangling in front of his mouth like a overfed blowfly. Easing up on the … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down, Chapter 3, unedited

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Linda Andrews

  Chapter  Three “You’re relieving me of command?” Mavis Spanner’s gut clenched. No. This couldn’t be happening. She been working when her son was killed inAfghanistan. She’d gone to the office to file a report when her husband died. Now, … Continue reading →

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Redaction: Melt Down, chapter two (unedited)

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Linda Andrews

I know that some of you have missed Trent:) Chapter Two “Why?” The man on his right wailed. Trent Powers’s fingers tightened, crinkling the pages of the Bible. Five minutes. Couldn’t he have just five fucking minutes without some sniveling, … Continue reading →

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