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Saturday, December 6, 2014

Sunday Snippet: the Mayake Chronicles




From AKAELA (the Mayake Chronicles Book 1), Prologue:
“It's a stupid idea, Akaela,” Athel says, and even though he’s not yelling, his voice booms across the gorge.
“You wait and see,” I reply.
You wait and see.

Today’s the day, I feel it. The wind is right, the air currents are perfect. They blow against the cliff side of the mesa, producing a lift upward at the ridge. I raise my eyes and spot our trained falcon, Kael, circling the sky, showing me the thermals, columns of hot air I need to ride in order to make my flight last longer.

Today’s the day I will rise so high I’ll see the other side of the mesa.
The above is my Sunday snippet submission for the Weekend writer Warriors (you can find the Snippet Sunday group on Facebook, too). Make sure you check out all Weekend writer Warriors participants, it's a fun way to find forthcoming books -- all genres welcome, there's something for everyone's tastes.

This is from my new YA project, you can read the beginning of the chapter up to this point here.

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22 comments:

  1. Interesting snippet. I definitely want to read more, to see if she makes it...

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  2. Your snippets are always so intriguing. Love it.

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  3. Is there a specific reason she needs to see over the mesa, or is this a challenge for her, like the climb? Which didn't go all that smoothly, as I reacall?

    Love the use of a falcon to check the thermals, Elena! I love all the details you put into your stories. :)

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    1. yes, there's a reason which shall be revealed next Sunday! :-) thanks so much for your sweet comment, Sarah !!

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  4. I'm curious to know why she needs to see the mesa, too. Great snippet!

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  5. Great snippet! Today's the day, love it.

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  6. Wow! I'm ready for an adventure along with her. Great snippet, E.E.. :)

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  7. Exciting! I could feel her anticipation and I loved the touch of the pet bird showing her the thermals. Excellent snippet!

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    1. thanks, Veronica! you left me on a huge cliffhanger with yours!

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  8. Wonderful. I can feel her excitement and anticipation.

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  9. I want to jump too, and feel the thermals raise me up : )

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  10. You have a knack for descriptions. Well done.

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