Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.9 — The Beginning of Happily Ever After

Ch. 50.9 – Ezra and Janine walked towards the second story balcony where King Matthew had just given his speech. His arm was around his wife, and his other hand rested on his little son's shoulder. Beside them stood Queen Natalie, tall and regal, dressed in black. The crowds cheered, waving ribbons and handkerchiefs, and…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 43.5 — Sleeping Beauty

Ch. 43.5 – Tired and discouraged, Janine went back to Ezra’s room and sat down beside him. She took his ice-cold hand in hers. His face was very pale, but he was still breathing. Janine added another quilt and tucked it around him. There was nothing left to do. Ezra was going to die. She…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 41.4 — The Kiss

Ch. 41.4 -- Feeling numb, Janine led the way down the narrow passageway, past the frozen guard, and into Ezra’s bedroom. She looked down at the sleeping prince, and her heart turned over. Tears ran down her wart-covered cheeks. Zelda laughed. “You fell in love with him! Let me guess: you tried to kiss him,…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 38.1 — Meanwhile, Back at the Dragon Cave

CH. 38.1 -- For several months, Jay B. R. Wokky’s cave became the most popular spot in the kingdom. Many girls came to kiss the prince. They came by royal coach. They came in wagons. They came by dogsled. When the snow melted and spring began, they came by horseback and wagon and on foot. All…

The Kiss of a Stranger

Crispin, Lord Cavratt doesn’t believe in true love. It seems that every young woman and her mother pursuing him is after his money and title, and he has become jaded. While he walks in the garden with one of those grasping females, she goads him, saying that he probably doesn’t even know how to kiss.…

Writing is like Time Travel

I've been writing like mad for the past week, working on my new novel -- a ghost story/ murder mystery that takes place in the same 'Gifted Ones' world as my previous book. When I finally got my head above water last night and took a deep breath, I realized I'd forgotten deadlines, skipped appointments,…