Saturday, January 31, 2015

Snippet Sunday - A Centaur's Solstice Wish - Gentleness and Beauty


Welcome to the Snippet Sunday on the Weird, the Wild, and the Wicked. Thank you so much for visiting. If you choose to comment today, I really appreciate it. The snippets are from my upcoming release, A Centaur's Solstice Wish, a companion tale to Take the Reins, Book 1 in the Rifts series. This new story is a sweet male/male fantasy romance and was released on Monday, January 26, 2015.

It's time to introduce you to Ronin. In this snippet, Ronin has brought in two injured men and Sedgewick says he knows what to do for them. Ronin is more than just relieved.

Ronin had never been so glad to see his injured soldier in his life. Sedgewick Icetrotter constituted one of the worst soldiers he'd ever trained, but he'd shown determination and persistence despite his setbacks. When he'd dislocated his left shoulder trying to string a bow, Ronin had seen the defeat in the younger centaur's face along with the pain. Ronin's heart ached for him, but he'd kept his words to himself. No need to compound his shame.
Now Sedgewick stepped forward, arm in a sling, with more confidence Ronin than had ever seen him display, and some of his tension melted away. By the Goddess, let him be able to do this. Ronin rarely prayed, but he wanted the best for Sedgewick. The man had a gentleness and beauty Ronin had never seen in any other centaur, and some part of him wanted to preserve that. It would be ruined by fighting and war.
"What do we do, Sedgewick?" Bethany fixed her green-brown gaze on the buckskin stallion. "Do you know what caused the welts?"

Confidence is key in most cases. ;) There are several great authors on the Weekend Writer Warriors list and in the Snippet Sunday Facebook group. A few of my favorites are Charley Descoteaux, SJ Maylee, Gem Sivad, Goran Zidar, Veronica Scott, and Sarah Wesson.

Here's the blurb to A Centaur's Solstice Wish, Book 2 in the Rifts series:

When making wishes on the Hunter’s star...
It will take more than wishes to improve Sedgewick Icetrotter’s Solstice. After being sent to the infirmary, again, for dislocating his shoulder while stringing his bow, he figures he’s got a snowball’s chance in hell to impress the centaur he loves. Until Corporal Ronin Creekjumper brings in two injured centaurs suffering from unusual insect bites, and Sedgewick knows how to treat them.

Ronin can’t believe his good luck when Sedgewick saves his men. It also gives him a chance to do more than light candles for his injured friend. Ronin takes the chance and invites Sedgewick to spend the Solistice holiday together. Just the two of them.

And a pack of hungry dire wolves who’d like to put Sedgewick on the menu. Who says Solstice can’t be exciting?

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21 comments:

  1. Sedgewick come across as a real sweetie. Nice snippet.

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    1. He is, and he doesn't give up, even when he seems to fail. Thanks for stopping by, Gem. :)

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  2. Better not to underestimate Sedgewick ;)
    Congratulation on the released!

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    1. Right, he's stronger than he appears. Thanks, Linda. :)

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    1. I'm so thrilled to hear that, P.T. Please leave me a review when you get a chance, and thanks so much for commenting. :)

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  4. I just read this, Siobhan! So sweet!

    (But now I'm afraid to go outside--there might be Winter Lace Stars. :D )

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    1. LOL Sarah. Yeah, they're bad news and ornery. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :D

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  5. I like seeing Sedgewick through Ronin's eyes. Nice snippet.

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    1. Now the trick is to get Sedgewick to see what Ronin does. Thanks for commenting, Chelle. :)

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  6. Great stuff. You reveal a lot of character in a very short space.

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    1. Thanks, Jeff. These characters were pretty clear about what they wanted me to say. :)

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  7. Wonderful revealing snippet! I really like Ronin and the way he sees Segewick--not just his weaknesses, but his strength—his determination and yes, his gentleness too.

    Congrats on the new release!!

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    1. Thank you, Karen. Ronin made me smile. Thanks for commenting.

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  8. Great characterization in this snippet. It's funny how we don't see ourselves the way others see us.

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    1. Yes, we're usually blind to our qualities. Thanks for commenting, Elaine. :)

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  9. Great snippet. Sounds like a really good series.

    I love the line about it would be ruined by fighting and war. That's so true on so many levels.

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    1. Yes, it's very true, D. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)

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  10. I really liked this snippet and how much Ronin worries about his troops. Can't wait to see what Sedgewick can do! Great snippet!

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