Book Bling-Elizabeth Alsobrooks

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1/22/2017

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The Tree of Life, Book 2 of my Illuminati Series. As Kirin tries to convince her mother there's no reason to suspect she knows anything at all about Rio, Rio is headed home to rejoin his family and, he hopes, keep them safe from Queen Isis.

Rising like buoyant survivors, the water-soothed sandstone glowed beneath the hardened lava caps that threatened to topple the determined escarpments. Ageless despite their hidden frailty, the bold celebration of sunset masked a secret mystery within the Sedona landscape. The breathtaking beauty never failed to hold Rio’s attention for one last, lingering gaze before he padded over to the narrow crevice behind the thorny shrub.
He slipped between the rocks and headed into the main corridor. His eyes dilated as he moved deeper into the rock structure. He could feel its pull, had felt it when he got within a mile of the valley. But here, so close to the source, his every nerve tingled. Focusing, he transformed and walked upright. Alert on a metaphysical level, he knew the moment she stepped from the elevator at the heart of the mound. He smiled in anticipation.

I hope you like the snippet I shared for Elizabeth this week. Not sure why she likes this kitty so much. Everyone knows doggies make better protectors. Be sure to read the other Weekend Writing Warriors blogs and the #SnippetSunday authors for more great reads.

42 Comments

Julie Evelyn Joyce link

1/22/2017 08:39:06 am

Holy awesome description! Love all the little details you throw in, right down to the dilated eyes. Great work! :)

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 03:32:30 pm

Thanks, Julie! I try to add some in without bogging the flow down too much! Glad you liked it. That means a lot.

ARHuelsenbeck link

1/22/2017 10:32:04 am

Ooo, he transformed and walked upright. Was he on all fours before? I'd love to see the before and after.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 03:33:43 pm

Yup, that's why he "padded over" to the crevice. There's a detailed description of that transformation earlier in the work, but so glad this intrigued you, for sure!

Kimberly Gould link

1/22/2017 11:31:28 am

Love the mysticism in this snippet, very engaging.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 03:34:43 pm

Thanks, Kimberly! Yes, certain places in Sedona, especially near the vortexes will make your skin tingle.

Christina Ochs link

1/22/2017 11:48:45 am

I could feel the magic in this snippet. Nicely done!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 03:35:41 pm

Thanks so much for the kind words, Christina!

Ed Hoornaert link

1/22/2017 01:56:14 pm

Setting the magic of your story is Sedona, with its New Age connotations, was a great decision.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 03:36:27 pm

Thanks, Ed. Yes, I just love it there...no place like it on earth.

Jessica E Subject link

1/22/2017 02:16:58 pm

Yes, I can definitely sense the magic of the land. Nice snippet!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 03:37:19 pm

Thanks so much, Jessica. I was really hoping to get that sense of mystery in here. Glad you liked it!

Aurora link

1/22/2017 03:33:03 pm

Now, who does he see in the caves?

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 03:38:05 pm

The only hint you get is in the title, Aurora... ;)

Elaine Cantrell

1/22/2017 04:00:55 pm

Nice. I could feel his anticipation growing with every second.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 04:13:59 pm

Thanks so much, Elaine. That's so sweet of you to say so.

Diane Burton

1/22/2017 04:54:23 pm

Very nice, Elizabeth. Your descriptions make this so intriguing. The magic gives me chills.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 04:14:56 pm

Thanks, Diane. If you haven't already done so, the next time you visit offspring in AZ you really should take a trip to Sedona.

Caitlin Stern link

1/22/2017 06:08:00 pm

Magical and lovely. Feels like a calm before a storm...

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 04:15:36 pm

Very perceptive, Caitlin!

Jenna Jaxon

1/22/2017 07:22:44 pm

I was very surprised when he walked upright. I thought he already was! Gives more food for thought, however!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 04:16:57 pm

You're the second person not to have noticed my apparently too subtle hint of "he padded" over to... I will have to attend to that in the edit stage...thanks for your feedback!

Karen Michelle Nutt link

1/22/2017 07:28:30 pm

Great imagery. I could feel the magic and wonder where this will lead him.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 04:17:53 pm

Thanks, Karen. I was hoping to get the feel in here as it does reveal a hidden society...

Amy Braun link

1/22/2017 11:54:37 pm

Terrific description! :D

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 04:18:37 pm

Thanks, Amy! I appreciate your support.

Pamela S Thibodeaux link

1/23/2017 05:59:39 am

Very cool snippet! Sounds like an interesting book
Good luck and God's blessings
PamT

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 04:19:15 pm

Thanks, Pam. Same to you.

Alexis Duran link

1/23/2017 07:41:20 am

Lovely. When I realized this was Sedona it all came together perfectly. Love that bit about him walking upright.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 04:20:03 pm

Thanks, Alexis. Yes, isn't Sedona magical?

Kim Magennis link

1/23/2017 11:35:23 am

Great description, Elizabeth. Excellent snippet. What, I wonder, is he anticipating?

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 04:20:48 pm

Thanks, Kim! Oh, so many things...

P.T. Wyant link

1/23/2017 11:38:32 am

Beautiful description. (But apparently I'm the only one who thought he was still in cat form? On the other hand, that's probably clear in full context, not a snippet.)

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 04:22:17 pm

You bring up an excellent point, P.T. I will have to ask my Beta readers to notice that in particular once I'm done pantsing.. ;)

Veronica Scott link

1/23/2017 12:27:37 pm

Interesting snippet, there are so many aspects to this story!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

1/27/2017 04:24:07 pm

Thanks, Veronica. Good point. I think the complicated plot twists is one reason that lovers of fantasy/paranormal love it and others not so much... ;)