As part of my learning curve using KDP to publish Seascape, I ran into a snag which resulted in it publishing Seascape to the Kindle store just too late to run the free days starting today! It’s available on Kindle now, but won’t be free till tomorrow. In the meantime, we could turn this into a historical re-enactment.ContinueContinue reading “Excerpts from Seascape #8: “Why should men die?””
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Excerpts from Seascape #7: Lody
All told, the main theme of Seascape is Einur’s love for his little sister, Lody. Less than two days till release day! Don’t forget to pick up a free Kindle copy from April 23 to 25.
Excerpts from Seascape #6
My favourite line from Seascape! I consistently find this hilarious. Seascape will be available on April 23 and it’ll be free until the Monday following!
Excerpts from Seascape #5: The Sea Fairy
From Chapter Twelve Einur watched him departing, too worn out to move. His legs softened, then folded under him. “Hey you!” His head flew up. “Yes, you!” Somehow he got once again to his feet and took off. Twice he glanced behind him; his pursuers were not far away. He closed his eyes and tookContinueContinue reading “Excerpts from Seascape #5: The Sea Fairy”
Excerpts from Seascape #4
Ledmi was Einur’s home then…
Excerpts from Seascape #3: NO! Not an excerpt!
Not an excerpt, but a whole chapter! If you haven’t been reading my blog regularly, then start with Chapter One, then return here to read Chapter Two, in which I introduce Lody, Einur’s sweet little sister, and a number of distasteful persons. You will perhaps notice, if you compare the ending of this chapter with theContinueContinue reading “Excerpts from Seascape #3: NO! Not an excerpt!”
Excerpts #2 – The Legend of the Klendil Caves
“Once upon a time there was a maiden of Selotan who was fair beyond words, and her hair fell flaxen to her knees. She was called Klenora, and her father’s neighbour’s son loved her dearly and she returned his love. But when they approached the Illyrië for leave to wed, they were refused. Yet theContinueContinue reading “Excerpts #2 – The Legend of the Klendil Caves”
Excerpts from Seascape – #1
I’m gonna do a series of these little excerpts from my WIP. Behold the first one! This is like my favourite line in the entire story so far…
First chapter of Seascape
One moment the skies were clear; the next, rain fled from them in terrified haste. Einur raced for his cave shelter, leaving his sheep, undisturbed by the downpour, still ripping up grass. Reaching the cave, he crouched just inside, shivering – already drenched despite his swift retreat from the open field.
Benita J. Thompson 