August 18, 2013

Weekend Writing Warriors: But why me? RUNNING FROM SHADOWS #8Sunday #Unicorns #YA



Today I'm sharing from my (unpublished) young adult paranormal romance Running From Shadows, currently being read by a lovely agent!! Squee!! 

Follow Greta Shore (a 17-year-old, black-haired wiccan beauty) and Paxton "Pax" Craig (an 18-year-old, blond-haired college student with a dark secret) as they discover the fate of their forbidden love.
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Set-up (last week)... Greta runs away from her surprise engagement party through the woods. Pax saves her from a shadow demon. Oh, and he's a unicorn! 
Back at Pax's cabin, Greta and Pax talk. He tells her that he'll do everything he can to protect her...The start to Chapter 4: Blood

Cover Art by Danielle Fine


I got that he wanted to keep me safe. Obviously. It was his job. But why me? What did any of this have to do with me?

“I don’t understand. If your blood is so important to the shadow demon, why am I the one who’s marked?” Carefully, I pulled my hand from his, walked to the couch and perched on the edge.


Tune in next week to find out why Greta needs protecting!

Thanks again for stopping by! Your support and feedback is greatly appreciated!

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Because being a warrior is hard work, here's a vid from the Running From Shadows playlist to reward all you sexy, sweaty peeps ;)

 Born This Way by Lady Gaga
(Track #6)
 
   
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*Would you like to see some pics of Greta and Pax? Check them out here! Gotta love Pinterest!! Ooo, stalk me there too, please...uh, here! ;) 

*Self-publishing? Need an editor and cover artist? Check out my uber-talented editor, Danielle Fine, she's wonderful to work with and does exceptional work! Click here for more info! 

*Check out the USA Today recommended book trailer for Witch Way to Turn!! here
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21 comments:

  1. LaurenAugust 18, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    great excerpt! I loved the subtle tension as he pulled his hand away from hers!

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  2. Elaine CantrellAugust 18, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I've been waiting to find out why the demon's after her. Nice tension too.

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  3. HistorySleuthAugust 18, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Oh I want to know why too! This makes for a lot of questions for the reader. Good job!

    (No snippet for me this week. :)

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  4. Summer RossAugust 18, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Great question! I want to know that answer.
    ~Summer

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  5. Frank FisherAugust 18, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    I'd like to know why too. I guess the demon wants her for more reasons than she'd like to imagine. Good 8!

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  6. Sue Ann BowlingAugust 18, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Suggests some link between them.

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  7. gemma parkesAugust 18, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Yes, wonder why he needs to protect her and from what? Exciting and intriguing snippet.

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  8. Veronica ScottAugust 18, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    I have a feeling the answer to her question will be something really fascinating - you have such an imagination and I love this story. Great snippet!

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  9. LindaAugust 18, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Very interesting question actually.

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  10. E.D. MartinAugust 19, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    I think we all want to know why too. Great excerpt.

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  11. Alicia DeanAugust 20, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Unique story line. Very creative. LOVE the snippet. I'm intrigued! Fabulous cover too!!!

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  12. UnknownAugust 20, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    I hope this isn't a trick...and you aren't going to tell us next week, but keep us writing in curiosagony...

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