Welcome to another Sunday
with Weekend Writing Warriors.
Here, writers in different genres showcase their stories with 8-10 sentences.
Join the fun and read our snippets.
I
am continuing a scene from an older story, my space operetta, Captured by the
Hawk. This story is included in my latest release, Comet Tales.
Tag line: Spaceships
crash across the galaxy in the comic misadventures of spy Grey Kat and pirate
Black Hawk.
After stealing secret codes
from the Emperor's Revenge, Grey Kat was caught by Black Hawk’s
crewmen and taken onto his spaceship. Captain Hawk has just recognized her
face. She is Mistress Trina Sligo, daughter of the Solarian ambassador, Master
Fingal Sligo.
You
can read last week’s snippet here - http://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2017/04/trina-sligo-in-snippet-from-comet-tales.html
He stiffened suddenly and his eyes narrowed in suspicion, “Are you not betrothed to the
Emperor’s younger son?”
Trina
shrugged dismissively. Clearly, Black Hawk disliked the fawning prince. She
shared his distaste. “We are not betrothed,” she stated with a strong emphasis
on the word “not.” Perversely, she found the masked Hawk a hundred times more
attractive than the young prince with his cosmetically enhanced features. She
explained, “Prince Alvin courts Mistress Sligo
assiduously. It gives her easy access to the Emperor’s palace and much of his
imperial sector.”
“I
do not trust the Emperor,” he murmured, “and it seems, neither do the
Solarians.”
Comet
Tales is an anthology of 4 short stories and the novella, Captured by the Hawk.
Trudge over the rocks of Mars, trek through a
hazardous alien jungle, or pop across the galaxy in a pirate ship in five fun
tales of adventure and romance.
The first books in my two longer series will be
99c this month to celebrate their new covers.
Super Starrella, Book 1 of 3 in Secret Supers
series:
99c or Free
with Kindle Unlimited
Grand Master’s Pawn, Book 1 of 3 in the Grand
Masters’ Galaxy, with book 4 on pre-order:
99c at all retailers
Cosmic Rift, Book 4 (pre-order for release in June)
As
always, I’ll be happy to reply to your comments.
Always nice when they have something in common, even if it is distaste for someone.
ReplyDeleteIt's more than distaste. They share a common enemy. Her methods are more subtle than his.
DeleteNice snippet. Wonder whether these two will somehow get along :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is a romance with a happy ending.
DeleteI've read this - and now I'm going to go read it again. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like the story.
DeleteWell, they've found some common ground. :-) Bet they'll find more.
ReplyDeleteThe new covers are great!
Yes and no. They'll be fighting until the end.
DeleteThanks.
They share a dislike and she finds him attractive...sounds like a start to a romance!
ReplyDeleteYes, they share a common enemyl
DeleteI am very interested in the way she disassociates herself from Mistress Sligo. Nicely done, as always, Aurora
ReplyDeleteI am very interested in the way she disassociates herself from Mistress Sligo. Nicely done, as always, Aurora
ReplyDeleteShe is hinting that her role as Mistress Sligo is really another disguise.
DeleteOoh, yes, never trust the emperor! Enjoyed the snippet :)
ReplyDeleteMy absent villain!
DeleteThanks.
I gather they plan to do something about that. Great snip.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing snippet. Can't wait to see where this leads.
ReplyDeleteSomething they have in common, it would seem. I'm curious to know where this common ground will lead.
ReplyDeleteTo a fight of course.
DeleteSounds like she's great at the spy thing, and an engagement to someone she doesn't like is one way to do the job.
ReplyDeleteYou've got the right idea.
DeleteInteresting snippet. I really like the branding on your new covers.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I like the new covers too.
DeleteDealing with emperors can be tricky! They seem to have the same opinion of him.
ReplyDeleteThey do.
DeleteNice snippet. Always good to have something in common. Nice new covers on your books.
ReplyDeleteForgot to add: the link to my post is bad. I left off the “T” in blogspot, hence the red screen and warning. So sorry. It should be: dianeburton.blogspot.com
DeleteI noticed when I tried to read it.
DeleteHmm, maybe a growing romance? :D
ReplyDeleteOf course. Most of my stories mix romance with adventures
DeleteMutual attraction. Great snippet. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! And she hasn't even seen his face.
DeleteAnd they seem to have found common ground! Oh this could get quite interesting. I don't think I expected her to be somewhat of a double identity though.
ReplyDeleteShe has more than 2.
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