Book Bling-Elizabeth Alsobrooks

Weekend Writing Warriors #SnippetSunday Summoned by the Queen

7/2/2016

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I've been sharing from my WIP, The Tree of Life. Rio, in shapeshifter form, has been spying on the Vargas clan. A VIP has just arrived, and he is busy observing the frantic activity surrounding that arrival, when...

Who are you?
            His attention flew back to her face. She was staring straight at him, and she saw him. She was inside his head, with him. Don’t let her know your name, he schooled himself. She was there with him. With the other him. Rio lifted his paw to flee.
            Don’t go.
   It wasn't a request.

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I had a great time posting Elizabeth's blog for her. That sure is one big kitty! Also, on my first day as VP of Social Media, I have been sprucing up her website. I don't think she's changed it since she first moved to AZ, before I was even born! No wonder she needs my help! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

33 Comments

Iris link

7/3/2016 04:07:20 am

Oh ... intriguing little snippet.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/3/2016 02:24:37 pm

Thanks, Iris!

Kim Magennis link

7/3/2016 05:58:32 am

I think he should run. Staying longer gives her more time to discover who he is. Excellent tension, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/3/2016 02:27:12 pm

Thanks, Kim. She's no one to be trifled with, that's for sure!

Nancy Gideon link

7/3/2016 06:01:18 am

LOVE it! Short and powerful with lots of impact. A pivot point.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/3/2016 02:28:30 pm

Thanks, Nancy!

Jessica E. Subject link

7/3/2016 07:20:58 am

Uh-oh! What's going to happen to him now? Suspenseful snippet!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/3/2016 02:29:38 pm

Good question, Jessica!

Aurora Springer link

7/3/2016 07:37:00 am

Oh no - he has a problem!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/3/2016 02:30:34 pm

She's definitely trouble T!

Veronica Scott link

7/3/2016 08:38:37 am

Interesting she can see him and command him...can't wait to learn more. Terrific excerpt!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/3/2016 02:38:03 pm

Thanks for the kind words, Veronica!

Teresa Cypher link

7/3/2016 09:05:49 am

Oooh, that last line! I think he's in over his head. :-)

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/3/2016 02:51:31 pm

It's looking tense, for sure, Teresa!

Botanist link

7/3/2016 10:07:22 am

Uh-oh! Who is she and where did she spring from?

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/3/2016 02:52:28 pm

Good question, Botanist

Christina Ochs link

7/3/2016 11:26:11 am

I think he should run, but maybe he can't. Guess we have to wait for next week to see how this plays out.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/3/2016 02:53:20 pm

Sounds advice, Christina!

Ed Hoornaert link

7/3/2016 12:05:33 pm

I'm wondering, of course, who the voice in his head his ... but I'm also worried that Hudson and Effing Feline might get along like cats and dogs.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/3/2016 03:02:13 pm

Not to worry, Ed. Hudson has been reading Effing Cat's posts and he cracks him up. Hudson has been around a bit (going to be featured in Author Charmaine Gordon's rescue and service doggie book), and he's not just tolerant, but heavily into Coexistence. He even likes to go to art therapy with me, so enjoys Effing Cat's art too!

Amy Braun link

7/3/2016 10:21:56 pm

Uh oh. Someone's in trouble! Great snippet with a killer hook at the end.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/4/2016 12:07:31 am

Thanks for the kind words, Amy!

Pamela S Thibodeaux link

7/4/2016 08:26:31 am

great snippet and great idea!
good luck and God's blessings
PamT

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/6/2016 10:04:00 am

Thanks, Pam!

Alicia Dean link

7/4/2016 08:53:40 am

Oh wow...very intriguing! Love this blog idea. Excellent!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/6/2016 10:05:45 am

Thanks, Alicia! You should join it when you get the chance! It keeps me motivated.

P.T. Wyant link

7/4/2016 11:03:32 am

Nice snippet. I think he should definitely run but I don't think he's going to. Curiosity and cats and all that.

M.J. Schiller link

7/4/2016 12:50:09 pm

Ooh! A female feline with power! Gotta love it! Thanks for sharing!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/6/2016 10:08:58 am

I love females with power, don't you, M.J?

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/6/2016 10:07:34 am

Hm, I wonder if he can, P.T.? Thanks!

Daelyn Morgana link

7/5/2016 01:43:53 pm

Oh now this is an interesting twist! I definitely wanna see how this plays out, especially since that last thought was not a request. Talk about a hook. Nicely done!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/6/2016 10:10:18 am

Thanks for the kind words, Daelyn!