Chapter 2
There was solid rock in front of them. Everywhere they looked, nothing but rock walls. The entrance to the grotto had closed up, turning it into a claustrophobe’s nightmare. “N-no, no, no,” Amanda stammered out, incredulous, touching the damp granite in front of her. “No freaking way. Oh my God.” James grabbed her by the […]
The Premise
Every ten to eleven years, the Sun’s magnetic cycle reverses, and a massive solar flare triggers a change in individuals all over the world, igniting their psychic powers. This select group becomes the Sentinels, paranormal warriors in a secret society in existence since the Middle Ages. On the surface of it, their task is to […]
THE BAD GUY
CHAPTER 16 — Amanda woke up with surprisingly little apprehension about it being Thursday. She made herself a nice smoothie and texted James: Are we still investigating Alain Proctor this afternoon? Radio silence. She didn’t have much else to do, so she pulled out her iPad and browsed some online shopping sites. In the end, she didn’t […]
Prologue Book 6: The Fields of Justice
With its complete absence of cars, Venice took the idea of walkable cities to a new level. The city was a maze of villages within villages, with billowing curtains that fluttered from large windows over narrow alleys, and little cafes for alfresco dining. But that was earlier in the day. Venice was winding down. Warm […]
Prologue Book 5: The Dark Horizon
Alexander Jones headed to his office, coffee in hand. His day’s work was almost finished; just a few more signatures, a quick glance at the next week’s schedule, and he’d be off into Friday night’s traffic. His corner office loomed at the end of the long hallway, away from the rest. He pushed the door […]
Chapter 1
“This is so awesome! This is the real Mexico,” Lydia offered from the backseat of the rental car as they drove in to Playa del Carmen. Amanda sat shotgun and James drove. The road to Valladolid felt a world away from Cancún, where they had arrived to celebrate their engagement. Here, palm trees towered over […]
The Good Guy
CHAPTER 9 — Stopping an assassination. What does one wear to that sort of thing? Amanda rummaged through her suitcase, full of the light clothing she’d packed for the Panama vacation that seemed like a lifetime ago. Her flower print bikini was cute, but definitely not appropriate for the occasion. Chunky-heeled sandals were not suited for quick getaways, […]
Prologue Book 2: The Crystal Skull
“Maybe this is a bad idea. You ever seen a moon like that?” Gabby actually shivered as she said those words. She glanced up at the sky again, and there it sat, the pale disc with the large, ghostly halo around it, filling half the sky. It was disturbing, like a scene in one of […]
YA or Adult? (unedited)
Some reviews say the Diamond Rose is more YA, or New Adult, than Adult. Why don’t I think it’s YA? My understanding is that YA is more applicable to teenagers. The themes in a YA novel revolve around establishing one’s identity. The Diamond Rose touches on the identity aspect, but the prospect of finding love […]
Creative Types Quiz :)
My creative type is Dreamer, and we’re known for our empathy and imagination. Take the MY CREATIVE TYPE QUIZ to discover your type! When I answer it as Amanda, her type is the Innovator 😉 which happens to be the complimentary type to the Dreamer, so… wow! My main character and I complete each other.