Mirella’s heart began to pound. It was the voice that had caused her to be driven from home.
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Former teacher, writer of Appalachian Literature, short stories, and fantasy. Current publication, "This Will Never Stop" see Kirkus Reviews, Vol. LXXXXVII, NO. 22 Nov. 15, 2019. Also featured on booktrib, and Booklife. Has published a YA entitled "Sansablatt Head", and books for children under the general title of "The Waddling Dead". Received MFA from Wichita State University where she received the fellowship. Published in Southern Humanities Review, Short Story International, Carriage House Review,Willow Springs, Laurel Review and other literary magazines. Winner of George Garrett Prize for Best Prose, W.WashingtonU. Winner of Microkosmos Fiction Award, WSU. Winner of John Maier Award at Marshall University.
Flight, Chapter Twenty Five
The crowd was a river of confusion, winding its way to the banquet hall.
Flight, Chapter Twenty Four
“I have seen this man,’ Mirella paused, pointing at Oren Hunter, “Standing guard on the Jutting Rock since my twelfth summer.”
Flight, Chapter Twenty-Three
“You are a mere girl,” sneered Sarris. “What can you know?”
Flight, Chapter Twenty-two
“It is mine now. Have no fear.”
Flight, Chapter Twenty-One
Oren surveyed the King. William sat on the throne, hardly more than a skeleton in a wash of robes.
Flight, Chapter Twenty
Filling up the doorway was a giant of a man, his hair white as snow.
Flight, Chapter Nineteen
This bastardized version of his grandfather’s court was the final blow.
Blogging my book: Places and Terms in Flight, a fantasy e-book
The Places Casoria: the favored city of Elyon in which the Tree of Life, now without bloom, was planted. Was once a hub of culture and learning,… Read more “Blogging my book: Places and Terms in Flight, a fantasy e-book”
The Who’s, Which’s, and Where’s of Flight, Book One of the Outer Flower
The Who’s, Which’s and Where’s of Flight, Book One of the Outer Flower
