Dylan doesn't know it, but things are about to get a lot weirder... ------ Chapter 4. "His name is Dobson," John said, as they walked along the white sand beach. Behind them the soft tones of the band echoed in the distance. The crowd around the stage had grown considerably, making it impossible to hear, so Dylan and John had decided to take their discussion to the beach, while the others enjoyed the band and each other’s company. "That was quick," Dylan said. "You guys haven't lost your touch. But, [ Continue reading... ]
Jamaica Blue Magic: Chapter 3
September 25, 2020 By 2 Comments
Dylan's life gets a bit more complicated in Chapter 3, because his past isn't as dead as he thought... ------- Chapter 3. Jamaica, 2010 Alfred’s Ocean Palace was a beachfront motel, painted brilliant blue, a two-story building with a peaked roof and a partial third floor. The windows were heavily shaded, and the siding of the building was weathered and over-painted. It was surrounded by palms and cotton trees and brush-like vitae trees. The restaurant itself was open-air and covered by a wooden awning that was supported [ Continue reading... ]
Jamaica Blue Magic: Chapter 2
September 23, 2020 By Leave a Comment
We saw some of the past -- now let's go to the present, where Dyl is supposed to be relaxing on vacation... ----- Chapter 2. Jamaica, 2010 It had been years since he thought of how his parents died. Was it a memory or a vision? Memories and visions were often difficult to tell apart, especially now. Did it matter? Anna’s death had dredged up a whole dark load of baggage. It was hard to sort it all out. Why couldn’t everything stay buried where it belonged? Then again, he hadn’t stayed dead, so why should bitter [ Continue reading... ]
Jamaica Blue Magic: Chapter 1
September 22, 2020 By Leave a Comment
I'm doing some snippeting now of Jamaica Blue Magic, the second in the Fall of Veils series (but still a fine place to start), coming soon from Ring of Fire Press. Fall of Veils is an urban fantasy series that will touch on pretty much every subgenre from action to murder mystery, courtroom drama and political thriller, and during which the world is transformed; Kathleen is the prime mover in our writing of this series; I'm supporting and co-authoring. On to Chapter 1 -- it's a long one! ------ Chapter 1. Kansas, [ Continue reading... ]
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