Here is the latest six-sentence excerpt from The Bones of the Earth, now available on Smashwords, Amazon and iTunes.
“Your actions have shown you to be one chosen by the powers of the world to accomplish wondrous deeds,” she said, as if she had heard his question. Her hands moved up his arms. Without losing contact with his skin, she moved around him and began spreading the oil on his neck and shoulders. Drops of oil set his skin on fire as they ran down his back. His vision swam, and he felt as if he were rocking back and forth on his feet, no matter how hard he tried to stand still. He couldn’t speak.
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This is great, Scott--nice job with juggling tension and sensual imagery. I'd definitely read on, see where it's leading to. Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteIntriguing six. I would have liked to have access to a short blurb as well.
ReplyDeleteIt does make me want to read more. ;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks to all of you! Suzan, for more, feel free to click on the sample tab at the top of the page ... and/or to get the whole book from Amazon or Smashwords ;)
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