Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 47.3 — At the Secret Entrance

Ch. 47.3 – At the Secret Entrance -- Jay set his passengers down in a grassy valley hidden from the castle by tall trees. “You know what to do.” The rest of the team, who were mostly gnomes, headed for the trees, but Janine walked until she stood in front of the dragon’s paws and…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 40.8 — The Queen in Danger

Ch. 40.8 -- Butterfingers trembled with fear. After a moment he gathered his courage, slipped out of hiding and ran to the queen. He put his hand on her throat. To his relief a pulse still beat there. “Your Majesty, please wake up.” Her eyelids fluttered, and she moaned. When the queen opened her eyes,…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 36.3 — The Truth Revealed

CH. 36.3 -- Dinner was torture. While Bee and Col exclaimed over the tender roasted sheep, baked potatoes with sour cream, and green beans, Janine pushed the food around on her plate. At last everyone else leaned back, sighing. “Delicious dinner, as always.” Jay patted his mouth with a napkin the size of a sheet.…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 35.2 — The Sleeping Prince

Ch. 35.2 -- After Janine had finished the dishes and read a story to the dragon, she went to the guest room, sat by the boy’s bed, and watched him sleep. The scar on his face gleamed faintly in the lamplight, but it did not detract from his physical beauty. She loved to watch the…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 29.3 — Ezra Prepares to Leave

Ch 29.3 -- Ezra raced up the dark secret stairway to his room. He glanced at the cloth scarecrow that rested in his bed under his blankets. In the moonlight it looked just like a sleeping boy. Michaels appeared at the edge of the bed. “Jeeves will be in to check on you in a…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch 17.1 to 17.3 — Another Visit from Eli

Ch 17.1 Life in Prison -- Ezra got up, ran a hundred laps around his room, did thirty pushups and then fifty situps. Afterwards, he stared out the window at the sundial hill, which had now crumbled. Ezra was sure he was going to die of boredom. After all, there was only so much time…

Double Play Giveaway

Double Play:  A girl with a terrible secret.  A young magician on a desperate mission.  Together they face vengeful Fey, killer Giant rats, and gangs as they work to heal their fractured city. Double Play is a YA urban fantasy, an adventure with a twist of romance.  Want to read Double Play for free?  You're…

Double Play: A Novel of Magic

My book is coming out soon.  Go to Goodreads and add it to your To-Read list! Thanks! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23566875-double-play Excerpt from Double Play:  A Novel of Magic - by Carol Nicolas Someone slid into the seat across from me. “Sorry I’m late.” I looked up and froze. The magician smiled at me. “Surprise.” For a moment…