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Betwixt

Teens

Beautiful, wild-child Nicole Tepper is hit by a car and left for dead. But when she wakes the next morning, Nicole finds herself in bed without a scratch. Perhaps she was more intoxicated than usual, as her mother is giving her the silent treatment and her friends are ignoring her as well. Things take a turn for the weird when Nicole soon discovers she is actually hovering between life and death. Her body is lying in the forest while her spirit is searching for anyone who can hear her. Unfortunately the only person who can is Dale Finnigan, the guy she publicly humiliated with a sharp-tongued insult that has left him branded. Desperate, Nicole has no choice but to haunt Dale and convince the freaked-out senior to help her. Will he find her body before it's too late? Or will the guy who tried to kill her with his car, beat him there and finish her off before anyone finds out?

Book Bubbles from Betwixt

Nicole's not as bad as she appears

This excerpt is from Ch 1. I wanted to highlight it because in the beginning of the book, Nicole comes across as quite a horrible person. I knew there was a strong chance readers wouldn't like her... and with her being the MC and all, this could present some problems. So I decided to hint very early on that Nicole's actually not as bad as she appears. In her head, Nicole thinks she loves her current life, but deep down, she hates it and I think it comes through in some of her thought patterns and the way she argues with herself over the coolness of her life. When you spend your days having to convince yourself that you're happy then it usually means you're not.

Golden Blood

Teens

Gemma Hart never knows when her father is going to whisk her back in time. Her toes start tingling and she has a few minutes to find a secret haven where she can disintegrate and appear in another time and place. While “across the line,” her training and skills are put to the test as she completes a mission that will change history for the lucky few her father has selected. Gemma's parents are adamant that secrecy is paramount to her family’s safety. If people knew what they were capable of, they could be "used and abused", as her mother always says. Afraid she might accidentally utter the truth and break the ancient oath of her people, Gemma spends her school days as a loner. Only one thing can throw her sheltered life askew... Harrison Granger. Harrison never expected to talk to the strange Hart girl, but after a brief encounter he can't stop thinking about her. He begins a campaign to chisel away her icy veneer and is met with unexpected consequences. As he slowly wins this girl over, he enters a surreal world that has him fighting to keep his newfound love and his life.

Book Bubbles from Golden Blood

To prologue or not to prologue...

For my original version of Golden Blood I had a really long prologue. I actually loved it and was very sad to see it go, but I was advised that readers would get into the story much quicker without a prologue, so with my eyes squeezed shut, I deleted it from my manuscript. I still felt the book needed a little something to start it off though, so I came up with this short paragraph to give readers a taste of the magical elements in the story. I'm really happy with how it came out. I feel like it creates a sense of mystery straight away and hopefully has readers completely intrigued.

Unknown

Teens

Darkness is covering the land. As the city of Mezrah grows with power and greed, the rest of the world can only stand by and wait for their inevitable destruction. The only hope against this growing power is an ancient prophecy that people have stopped believing in. Then a star begins to fall. Princess Kyla of Taramon stopped believing in the power of light the day her father died. Trapped in a city she does not care for, under the watchful glare of her mother, the queen, she struggles to accept her fate. Then a star begins to fall. Jethro has loved Kyla for as long as he can remember. Learning that she was to marry his cousin drove a wedge between him and the feisty princess. Watching her from a distance is a torture he is unable to free himself from. Then a star begins to fall, sparking an ember of hope and sending two seekers on a treacherous journey into the unknown.

Book Bubbles from Unknown

Character Introductions

Kyla is the main character of The Elements Trilogy and her introduction in Ch 2 sums her up beautifully. She is tenacious, athletic, full of humour and has a strong sense of justice. I love how (in this excerpt) rather than running in fear, she is giggling her way to safety. Only in my dreams could I be as daring and skilled as this awesome girl. Kick-butt chicks for the win!!

Unleashed (The Elements Trilogy, #3)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

The prophecy has failed. As Athra lies in the dungeons of Taramon with his defeated army, this is all he can believe. His city has been torn apart. He has failed his people and all that awaits him is an agonising death. But the light has been found. Ashan and his dark army proceed in gloating triumph. Safeer heads to Mezrah with Taramon's women and children, while the rest of his men remain in the northern city, forcing their prisoners to tear it down stone by stone. But two sparks have been ignited. Kyla and Jethro learn of Taramon's demise and, with the children, formulate a plan to rescue their people and bring an end to the overpowering darkness. It will take all their strength and every ounce of faith they possess...But a furious light is about to be unleashed.

Book Bubbles from Unleashed (The Elements Trilogy, #3)

A bittersweet love affair

Throughout this trilogy runs a very bittersweet romance. Kyla and Jethro are in love, they want to be together, but Kyla is betrothed to another. It is a constant war between passion and responsibility - the head vs. the heart. I really love the way their story plays out and I had fun writing these scenes. To me - they are a great couple and should be together, but sometimes life gets in the way. You'll have to read the ending to find out what becomes of their love affair, but I just want to say that I admire their strength of character in this scene. To make the right decision when you feel the complete opposite way, can be a very hard thing to do.

Unseen

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Danger surrounds the Seekers. Having already faced overwhelming odds, Kyla and Jethro discover it is only the beginning. Now they must face the power of nature itself. Each day is a test of faith. Two elements remain undiscovered. The light is yet to be resurrected. Dark forces prepare to descend upon the heroes of prophecy and they have one more power they must over come...their forbidden love for each other. Each moment is a test of loyalty and courage. In Taramon, Athra faces his own demons as he frets over the safety of his fiancée while trying to counter a dark evil that is brought to his doorstep. Treachery lurks in the shadows, forcing the future king into an action that could destroy his beloved city. Through it all, they must cling to the truths hidden in the unseen.

Book Bubbles from Unseen

I love LOVE

I'm such a romantic at heart, so being able to write scenes where couples kiss or share their true feelings for each other is such a buzz. I really love this scene between Jethro and Kyla. They were battling their feelings for each other throughout, Unknown, and to finally have them admit the truth in Unseen is so refreshing. It opened up a huge storyline for me that I adored playing with. Jethro and Kyla are meant for each other and this scene is the start of a very bitter-sweet romance for them.

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