Sci-Fi and Fantasy

The Continent: Avia. Chapter XI. Neither Ban nor Saluma spoke on the short walk to the residence where they were now expected. Both of them realized that their associate had infiltrated the raptor cult and was soon to be elevated to membership. He would be in a position to learn secrets, but the dangers to him had grown higher than more... - 2013/05/20

The Continent: Avia. Chapter X. A cedar waxwing with a big brown crest and velvety feathers looked down from the arching ranch of a trumpetwood tree. A green and yellow siskin flew past the two human beings walking along the forest path. The chattering of a black and white pica magpie filled the still air. “We are almost at more... - 2013/05/20

The Continent: Avia. Chapter IX. Saluma served breakfast, then sat down across from her father. Ban Nephis and the Secretary of Nature took the two opposite sides of the table. As the newcomer told his story, the others set down their porridge spoons and listened with absolute attention. “Shot at in my own forest garden! I st more... - 2013/05/20

Heart of Vesuvius - Review and *$25 Giveaway* Once again I'm delighted to welcome Sky Purington to my blog again, with her Time-travel/romance 'Heart of Vesuvius'. I've just read this and my review is below, after the excerpt. Heart of Vesuvius Forsaken Brethren Series- Book Two Sky Purington Genre: Time-travel/vampire/paran more... - 2013/05/20

The Continent: Avia. Chapter VIII. In the gathering green dusk, the crawling fugitive made out the call of an anthus pipit saying goodbye to the disappearing daystar. A little bit farther, then attempt to stand upright, he told himself. His strength seemed to be rebuilding as the pains of the shock receded. The rising notes of a soar more... - 2013/05/19

Food, glorious food..... I asked on Facebook today what on earth (or not) I ought to blog about today, since it is my day to blog. Suggestions were limited but interesting, from the new "Earth-like" planet which is surprisingly close and if only it were on the far side of the sun might be compared to Antichthon to Vulcan-ty more... - 2013/05/19