First of all, some news! I'm happy to announce that Mirror of Wrath, book 1 of The Guardians has been accepted for publication by Evernight Publishing. *dances*
This has to do with WeWriWa and Sexy Snippets because, initially, Kaila and Seamus' story - the snippets, I've been sharing for the past few weeks- was going to be the first book in the series. Now, if everything goes well, they'll be book 2.
I will begin to share snippets of Mirror of Wrath come October, but meanwhile, will continue with Kaila and Seamus, as I'm still working on editing the manuscript.
Let's recap: Kaila is in front of Sloth's (a Sin lord) door because she needs to access into his lair to save her sister. She was about to go in when she was interrupted by Seamus, a Guardian. They've known each other for years and he calls her babe even though she hates it. In the last snippet, he reminded her that the rules state that she can't be there and she cannot go into the Sin's nest. He's now physically holding her to avoid her entrance into Sloth's lair and waiting for her to explain why she wants to go in.
The last line from last week was: "I can help you, Kaila.” I've skipped several more lines to reach today's snippet. Kaila has told Seamus that Sloth has her sister in his his clutches.
This snippet has been edited to keep to guidelines.
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“That’s why I need to go. I don’t know how he
got to her but it’s a personal affront. She’s too far gone and I won’t let that
bloody bastard take her for good.”
“Your
mind,“ he said.
“My
mind is what? Too fragile for the underworld? I’m here and I'm not dead, ain't I? May I remind you that I'm a Guardian too? Partially human, yes, but still a Guardian, so go fuck one of your demon spawns and leave me
alone. I can take care of myself”
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I love how feisty she is, and congrats on the acceptance :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new contract! She is definitely tough, but a I don't think a little help would be that bad.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new contract. We women have to stand up for ourselves, but (like Jessica says) we can accept help.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the book contract! Whee! Enjoyed the excerpt - I'm really interested in these two characters...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new contract! Boy, she'd getting in his face, isn't she? Hope it's not a mistake.
ReplyDeleteSome fabulously feistiness there. Congrats on contract.
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Congratulations! I'm getting the feeling that Kaila should accept all the help she can get, no matter how annoying the helper is.
ReplyDeleteOoh, now she's telling him how it is! Still, I expect it won't be enough to drive him away.
ReplyDeleteShe's feisty!
ReplyDeleteCongrats the acceptance. Woot!
Congrats! :)
ReplyDeleteOuch, feisty! Great snippet. :)
Congrats on the acceptance. Intriguing snippet. Definitely want more.
ReplyDeleteKaila is one stubborn and feisty woman - my type of gal! Congrats on the contract.
ReplyDeleteJust a slight technical issue. The box infilled in black with red and black writing - I found difficult, and particularly with the red on black, almost impossible to read. It doesn't help that I'm reading it at night by lamplight. I just thought I would give you some feedback on that.
Congratulations on the book contract! However, I second Rachel's concern about readability.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your acceptance. She's a spunky thing.
ReplyDeleteCongrats again! And YES! Put him in his place! :D
ReplyDeleteWow--she's not taking his crap! Well written, Elyzabeth!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I'm so happy for you. You are such a good writer--you deserve this. You've worked hard for it!
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI get that she's angry, but she's not really letting him speak. Maybe he had something helpful to say.
Congrats!! So wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFiesty gal. I wonder if she may be butting heads with the wrong guy though...
Thanks guys! And don't worry, she'll come around eventually. Seamus will just have to work at it a bit :p
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