I have several short stories published with Desert Breeze Publishing. One of my personal favorites that I had a great time writing was called “Matchmaking Amusement” (a sweet paranormal) and it was included in the Be Mused Anthology. The theme of the anthology revolves around muses and its meant to be lighthearted. For my story, Tristan and Isolde are muses that fall in love, but order for them to be together, they have to get their writers to fall in love. Can Jane and Antonio find love despite Tristan and Isolde’s interference?
Long & Short Reviews, 4 Stars
“This collection of stories will not only give you a new perspective to the writer behind the words on the page you are reading, but a good laugh as well. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!”
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My story, “Shadows and Light” was a sensual sci-fi/futuristic story set on the Borealis space station and found in the Borealis II Anthology. Persephone Talon is filthy stinking rich and runs Korn, the best war on the space station. She’s also a spy for the rebellion. Elijah Kess, disguised as a TPP Enforcer is also a rebellion spy. Both have the same mission. Will Persephone’s and Elijah’s attraction help or hinder their mission?
What I enjoyed about writing “Shadows and Light” was tapping into my love for science fiction, Star Trek, Star Wars, and the recent Battlestar Galactica are some of my favorite science fiction shows.
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Long & Short Reviews, 4.5 Stars
“This is highly recommended for those who like equal doses of romance, science fiction and danger, with some humor thrown in to ease the tension.”
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Enjoy this Enjoy from “Shadows & Light”
Civilians rushed to get out of the way. Elijah sidestepped the ones who had been shoved to the ground by the OD.
The OD slowed. Elijah pushed his legs to go faster, pumping his arms, keeping his eyes locked on his prey.
As the OD turned a corner, he shoved a woman right at Elijah. He took the extra second to push her away from him. “I’m sorry,” he muttered.
She nodded her head. Elijah sprinted off. That bastard was giving him a good chase.
Dax was three paces behind Elijah. The OD had collapsed. His breathing was labored, his eyes were blood red and white foam dribbled over his chin. A person in a dark cloak ripped off the OD’s sleeve. An obsidian patch, two inches in diameter, covered the OD’s bicep.
“Stop!” cried Elijah.
Startled, the figure bolted up. Elijah drew in a breath and took off in a sprint. The figure began to run away from the OD, but Elijah was faster. He tackled the figure — a woman, from the curves of her body. The patch went flying out of her hand.
Elijah reached for her wrists, pinning her against the floor. He could feel her body underneath his — warm, perfectly shaped. The cloak fell to the side, partially revealing her face.
She had the warmest chocolate brown eyes he’d ever seen. Round and wide — yet full of apprehension. She had thick raven-black hair, long, down to her mid-back. Her olive-toned complexion was flawless. For a second, he hungered to run his hands through the luscious mane of her hair.
“Who are you?” he asked.
She thrust her body toward his, taking his mouth with a kiss.
Stunned, Elijah allowed her lips to caress his. They were warm, sensual, tasting of honey.
“Persephone.”
Her voice in his head startled him.
“Let me go.”
His body betrayed him. He loosened his grip. She broke the kiss and freed her wrists. He stared at her, unable to move, yet he knew he could if he wanted to. Persephone scampered backward until she was clear of him and then quickly got to her feet. Their eyes caught for a split second, hers challenging him to discover more.
Elijah swallowed, watching her run off. He ached to know who she was, and how she’d been able to link with his mind with such ease.
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