I couldn’t write yesterday. I’m sorry for the delay. <><><><><><><><><><><><><> “Hello?” Pavel’s voice rang through the courtyard. “Drew?” Drew stuck his head out of the stables. “I’m in here,” he said. “Come on in.” The pirate sauntered through the stable doors. “Are you hiding?” he asked jokingly, and then stopped as he saw Ember. His …
(advent) Plots and Pianofortes
There are no pianofortes in this story, but I’ve always wanted to title something that way. Yes, I’m odd. There are plots, though! Lots of them! (Well, for localized definitions of the word “lots”) <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> “Hang on, Schrodinger! You’re going too fast!” But I don’t want to be late! The CrossCat went careening across the …
(advent) And we are caught up!
Finally! Now I just need to make sure I STAY caught up! <><><><><><><><><><><><> “I thought I was going to die,” Molly admitted, as she set gumdrops into the frosted wreath in front of her. The island was stacked high with mini gingerbread leaves – she’d decided she was bored with gingerbread men, and she didn’t …
(advent) December 11 post – still struggling to catch up
I’m working on it, I promise! <><><><><><><><><><><><> “Wait, she said what?” Drew stared at Pavel, torn between horror and admiration. “She said that–” “No, I heard you the first time.” Drew sighed and put his palm to his forehead, wondering if maybe he could blame the entire last week on a fever dream. His skin, …
(advent) Still behind, but trying to get caught up!
I’m so sorry, folks! I am hoping to be fully caught up by tomorrow! In the meantime, here’s the December 10th episode. <><><><><><><><><><><> It was easy to tell when Old Man Winter entered CrossWinds Books. Molly was out in the tea room, refilling Lisa’s (one of her regulars) tea cup and chatting about Lisa’s upcoming …
LJ is being stupid
Sorry, folks, I can’t edit the LJ post of the last Advent story. I will, as soon as I can get in to edit it.
(advent) The tree, the dragon – and Old Man Winter
And a partridge in a pear tree! Well, okay, no. But close. <><><><><><><><><><><><> It was cold, colder than Schrodinger had expected. The scent he’d been following for the last two Roads wound through the cold like a sharp ribbon, cutting the air around him into shards of icy glass, just out of reach. Old Man …
(advent) Pirates!
You knew it was coming. I can’t seem to write a story without pirates. <><><><><><><><><> “Well, well, well, you have fallen into a nice nest, haven’t you?” The familiar booming voice echoed through the entire house, and Drew grinned. “It’s a gilded cage,” he said, coming down the stairs. “I’m a golden bird.” “Indeed you …
(advent) Only a little late!
I’m sorry, but I finally, FINALLY got the breakthrough I needed! You guys… I KNOW HOW THE STORY ENDS! Tomorrow, more writing! <><><><><><><><> “Am I late?” Lai rushed into the kitchen, the door banging behind her. “I’m so sorry!” she said breathlessly. “I had a conference call run long!” “You’re fine,” Molly said, setting another …
(advent) December 6 – and I’m finally decorating!
Yeah, I know, I normally decorate the weekend after Thanksgiving. It’s been one of those years. My cards aren’t done yet either. That’s tomorrow, I think. <><><><><><><><><> Bang! The slamming of the front door jolted Drew from sleep. He lay there a moment longer, dazed, wondering what he’d heard. Then heavy footsteps clomped across the …