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Thomas Wrightson (he/him)

@[email protected] · 6 days ago

Book Quote Wednesday's word is 'pain'. A pain is many things, from the heart, to a burned hand, like that suffered by Faarax.
Read more on my website, or find the book on any good book platform.
#BookQW #scifibooks #spaceopera

“How low are your ambitious.”
“We poor Feles are limited in that regard.”
The Kavki laughed. The two often had little sessions of banter like this. It meant nothing. They were just playing on ancient species stereotypes, joking with an old enmity that reached back to the Xeno Conflict. They still had a trace of that, an old instinctual dislike for the other’s species, but any conscious animosity was swept aside. All that remained was the dream of all on this ship. The dream of finding something better.
Lenore turned to the captain. “Permission to leave with Faarax and prepare for docking?”
“Permission granted,” was the sullen reply.
Lenore left the bridge in pursuit of her child as Sudu entered, looking flushed but satisfied. It took little time for the pair to meet up again, as Faarax had not gotten far. As they traveled in their lift to the docking control area, Lenore looked at her adopted child. He was hissing a little in pain, but kept it under control.
“You okay?”
“Sort of. I don’t like clambering on that warp drive. But then I don’t like a lot of things I’ve gotta do on this ship. No need to fuss, it’s not like I was hurt.”
“It won’t be forever. And you did get yourself burned.”
“Where?”
Lenore gently pulled off one of Faarax’s gloves. The skin under it was red, almost raw from the heat of the conductors. He winced as she gently tapped the palm. — “How low are your ambitious.” “We poor Feles are limited in that regard.” The Kavki laughed. The two often had little sessions of banter like this. It meant nothing. They were just playing on ancient species stereotypes, joking with an old enmity that reached back to the Xeno Conflict. They still had a trace of that, an old instinctual dislike for the other’s species, but any conscious animosity was swept aside. All that remained was the dream of all on this ship. The dream of finding something better. Lenore turned to the captain. “Permission to leave with Faarax and prepare for docking?” “Permission granted,” was the sullen reply. Lenore left the bridge in pursuit of her child as Sudu entered, looking flushed but satisfied. It took little time for the pair to meet up again, as Faarax had not gotten far. As they traveled in their lift to the docking control area, Lenore looked at her adopted child. He was hissing a little in pain, but kept it under control. “You okay?” “Sort of. I don’t like clambering on that warp drive. But then I don’t like a lot of things I’ve gotta do on this ship. No need to fuss, it’s not like I was hurt.” “It won’t be forever. And you did get yourself burned.” “Where?” Lenore gently pulled off one of Faarax’s gloves. The skin under it was red, almost raw from the heat of the conductors. He winced as she gently tapped the palm.

Thomas Wrightson (he/him)

@[email protected] · 6 days ago

Book Quote Wednesday's word is 'pain'. A pain is many things, from the heart, to a burned hand, like that suffered by Faarax.
Read more on my website, or find the book on any good book platform.
#BookQW #scifibooks #spaceopera

“How low are your ambitious.”
“We poor Feles are limited in that regard.”
The Kavki laughed. The two often had little sessions of banter like this. It meant nothing. They were just playing on ancient species stereotypes, joking with an old enmity that reached back to the Xeno Conflict. They still had a trace of that, an old instinctual dislike for the other’s species, but any conscious animosity was swept aside. All that remained was the dream of all on this ship. The dream of finding something better.
Lenore turned to the captain. “Permission to leave with Faarax and prepare for docking?”
“Permission granted,” was the sullen reply.
Lenore left the bridge in pursuit of her child as Sudu entered, looking flushed but satisfied. It took little time for the pair to meet up again, as Faarax had not gotten far. As they traveled in their lift to the docking control area, Lenore looked at her adopted child. He was hissing a little in pain, but kept it under control.
“You okay?”
“Sort of. I don’t like clambering on that warp drive. But then I don’t like a lot of things I’ve gotta do on this ship. No need to fuss, it’s not like I was hurt.”
“It won’t be forever. And you did get yourself burned.”
“Where?”
Lenore gently pulled off one of Faarax’s gloves. The skin under it was red, almost raw from the heat of the conductors. He winced as she gently tapped the palm. — “How low are your ambitious.” “We poor Feles are limited in that regard.” The Kavki laughed. The two often had little sessions of banter like this. It meant nothing. They were just playing on ancient species stereotypes, joking with an old enmity that reached back to the Xeno Conflict. They still had a trace of that, an old instinctual dislike for the other’s species, but any conscious animosity was swept aside. All that remained was the dream of all on this ship. The dream of finding something better. Lenore turned to the captain. “Permission to leave with Faarax and prepare for docking?” “Permission granted,” was the sullen reply. Lenore left the bridge in pursuit of her child as Sudu entered, looking flushed but satisfied. It took little time for the pair to meet up again, as Faarax had not gotten far. As they traveled in their lift to the docking control area, Lenore looked at her adopted child. He was hissing a little in pain, but kept it under control. “You okay?” “Sort of. I don’t like clambering on that warp drive. But then I don’t like a lot of things I’ve gotta do on this ship. No need to fuss, it’s not like I was hurt.” “It won’t be forever. And you did get yourself burned.” “Where?” Lenore gently pulled off one of Faarax’s gloves. The skin under it was red, almost raw from the heat of the conductors. He winced as she gently tapped the palm.

Juliet E McKenna boosted

@[email protected] · 6 days ago

It's Book Quote Wednesday and the word is PAIN. Only Ted is immune from the King's apparent ability to command anyone. He begins to fight back, hurting the King without even realising it. #bookqw #yafantasy https://www.benjeapes.com/index.php/the-comeback-of-the-king/

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The Comeback of the King

@[email protected] · 6 days ago

It's Book Quote Wednesday and the word is PAIN. Only Ted is immune from the King's apparent ability to command anyone. He begins to fight back, hurting the King without even realising it. #bookqw #yafantasy https://www.benjeapes.com/index.php/the-comeback-of-the-king/

Hear me read a longer extract at benjeapes.substack.com.

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The Comeback of the King

Juliet E McKenna boosted

@[email protected] · 6 days ago

It's #BookQW and it's a disaster in the desert.

Read the full story in this novella: https://wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/novellas-the-wiz-duo-series/wiz-duo-book-1/

“I came here for the ship’s compass,” the victim explained. “It’s the only one aboard that’ll work in this messed up magnetic field. I reckoned we’d need it.”

They stretched out an arm, half-heartedly. Just beyond their fingers, a shattered metal case spilled viscous fluid and gears out onto the sand.

“I’m more worried about you,” Garnas said. “Where does it hurt?”

“Where doesn’t it hurt?” The chuckle turned into a damp moan.

Garnas got no response when he tested Yazhu’s arms and legs, but the hiss of pain when he pressed gently on the ribs suggested a break. It was not an encouraging sign. Moving the injured would ordinarily be considered an error, but there was no alternative here. — “I came here for the ship’s compass,” the victim explained. “It’s the only one aboard that’ll work in this messed up magnetic field. I reckoned we’d need it.” They stretched out an arm, half-heartedly. Just beyond their fingers, a shattered metal case spilled viscous fluid and gears out onto the sand. “I’m more worried about you,” Garnas said. “Where does it hurt?” “Where doesn’t it hurt?” The chuckle turned into a damp moan. Garnas got no response when he tested Yazhu’s arms and legs, but the hiss of pain when he pressed gently on the ribs suggested a break. It was not an encouraging sign. Moving the injured would ordinarily be considered an error, but there was no alternative here.

Wizard's Tower Press

Wiz Duos – Book 1

ISBNs Paperback: 978-1-913892-96-8 EPUB: 978-1-913892-95-1

Juliet E McKenna

@[email protected] · 6 days ago

Book Quote Wednesday's word is 'pain' #BookQW

Dan Mackmain's mum is a dryad. He's learned his greenwood blood can give him unexpected grief as well as useful gifts.

The Green Man's Holiday is a February Kindle 99p offer, widely price-matched with other retailers.

Available in hardback, paperback and ebook

Amazon link https://www.amazon.co.uk/Green-Mans-Holiday-Juliet-McKenna-ebook/dp/B0FNLVDS3V/

Kobo link https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-green-man-s-holiday

More purchase options from Wizard's Tower Press.
https://wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/books-by-juliet-e-mckenna/the-green-mans-holiday/

#books #SFF #Fantasy #UrbanFantasy

Cover art by Ben Baldwin shows a creature crouching in a low tunnel entrance lined with grey stones and partly hidden by green undergrowth and white flowers. The creature has pale skin covered in sparse black hair and it looks a bit like an ape, a bit like a bear, and completely unlike either of those.

Book extract reads: We had to keep track of the thing. I grabbed the closest branch on the nearest apple tree. The ancient tree’s distress was like a kick in the balls. As soon as I could catch my breath, I apologised. I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean that.
I got the distinct impression I was only making things worse. I let go of the wounded tree. Thankfully I couldn’t feel its pain any more. I walked backwards towards the cottage, watching the hedge for any hint of movement. As I got closer, I heard the door open.
‘Can you see it anywhere?’ I asked Fin.
‘No, I think it’s gone.’
I could tell from her voice I was close enough to get inside before the monster could reach me, even if it crashed through the hedge at top speed. Even so, the back of my neck was prickling as I hurried through the door. — Cover art by Ben Baldwin shows a creature crouching in a low tunnel entrance lined with grey stones and partly hidden by green undergrowth and white flowers. The creature has pale skin covered in sparse black hair and it looks a bit like an ape, a bit like a bear, and completely unlike either of those. Book extract reads: We had to keep track of the thing. I grabbed the closest branch on the nearest apple tree. The ancient tree’s distress was like a kick in the balls. As soon as I could catch my breath, I apologised. I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean that. I got the distinct impression I was only making things worse. I let go of the wounded tree. Thankfully I couldn’t feel its pain any more. I walked backwards towards the cottage, watching the hedge for any hint of movement. As I got closer, I heard the door open. ‘Can you see it anywhere?’ I asked Fin. ‘No, I think it’s gone.’ I could tell from her voice I was close enough to get inside before the monster could reach me, even if it crashed through the hedge at top speed. Even so, the back of my neck was prickling as I hurried through the door.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Green-Mans-Holiday-Juliet-McKenna-ebook/dp/B0FNLVDS3V/

Wizard's Tower Press

The Green Man’s Holiday

ISBNs Paperback: 978-1-917950-10-7 Hardcover: 978-1-917950-11-4 EPUB: 978-1-917950-09-1

The Green Man's Holiday ebook by Juliet E. McKenna - Rakuten Kobo

Read "The Green Man's Holiday" by Juliet E. McKenna available from Rakuten Kobo. When your mother’s a dryad and you’re an only child, you don’t have much experience of big family events. But Daniel Mac...

@[email protected] · 6 days ago

It's #BookQW and it's a disaster in the desert.

Read the full story in this novella: https://wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/novellas-the-wiz-duo-series/wiz-duo-book-1/

“I came here for the ship’s compass,” the victim explained. “It’s the only one aboard that’ll work in this messed up magnetic field. I reckoned we’d need it.”

They stretched out an arm, half-heartedly. Just beyond their fingers, a shattered metal case spilled viscous fluid and gears out onto the sand.

“I’m more worried about you,” Garnas said. “Where does it hurt?”

“Where doesn’t it hurt?” The chuckle turned into a damp moan.

Garnas got no response when he tested Yazhu’s arms and legs, but the hiss of pain when he pressed gently on the ribs suggested a break. It was not an encouraging sign. Moving the injured would ordinarily be considered an error, but there was no alternative here. — “I came here for the ship’s compass,” the victim explained. “It’s the only one aboard that’ll work in this messed up magnetic field. I reckoned we’d need it.” They stretched out an arm, half-heartedly. Just beyond their fingers, a shattered metal case spilled viscous fluid and gears out onto the sand. “I’m more worried about you,” Garnas said. “Where does it hurt?” “Where doesn’t it hurt?” The chuckle turned into a damp moan. Garnas got no response when he tested Yazhu’s arms and legs, but the hiss of pain when he pressed gently on the ribs suggested a break. It was not an encouraging sign. Moving the injured would ordinarily be considered an error, but there was no alternative here.

Wizard's Tower Press

Wiz Duos – Book 1

ISBNs Paperback: 978-1-913892-96-8 EPUB: 978-1-913892-95-1

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