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New Excerpt Series … The Golden Spark

November 3rd, 2011 · Book News & Updates

The new excerpt series from The Golden Spark, Book #2 of the trilogy, begins  Thursday, November 10th …

The full excerpt series for Book #1: Eclipsed by Shadow
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#83- After the Attack

October 27th, 2011 · Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Damsel

“Pattering footsteps approached … a group of clergy entered the corridor, carrying candles close to their hooded faces. It was the Brotherhood on their way to the candlelit midnight Mass. This unsettling rite was feared: the service was also called the Dark Choir.” —excerpted from Eclipsed by Shadow (Book #1 of ‘The Legend of the Great Horse’ trilogy

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#82- The Reason for Castles

October 20th, 2011 · Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Damsel

“The ground was black with horsemen. Galloping shadows swirled through the flaming village below. Black lines streaked across the green rampart. Mist rose in places to give glimpses of the nomads pausing to devour the village.”—excerpted from Eclipsed by Shadow (Book #1 of The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy

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#81- Mealtime at the Castle Sobrezy

October 13th, 2011 · Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Damsel

In which Meagan enjoys the hospitality of the Middle Ages …

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EVERY NICE THING Meagan had ever thought about castles was wrong. Standing inside her quarters (which she shared with four others), she could hear things crawling in the sweet-smelling rushes laid over the floor. Her newly-corrected wardrobe, a light gown, [...]

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#80- On the Run in the Middle Ages

September 29th, 2011 · Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Damsel

Galloping horse“Targa ducked away from this second wave of horsemen. Looking back, Meagan expected to see her pursuers toiling away in the distance—instead, three galloping riders were coming up fast behind her.” – excerpted from Eclipsed by Shadow (Book #1 of ‘The Legend of the Great Horse’ trilogy)

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#79- Observing proper horse care in a medieval village …

September 22nd, 2011 · Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Damsel

‘…Meagan and Henryk saw a village ahead. The road ran through the settlement and up another hill, disappearing under a stone archway—the walls of the Castle Sobrezy.’ ~ excerpted from Eclipsed by Shadow (Book #1 of ‘The Legend of the Great Horse’ trilogy

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#78- The Highwaymen

September 15th, 2011 · Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Damsel

‘ On the road behind them, their pursuer dropped to one knee and reached for the bow behind his back. Meagan turned and closed her legs—Targa leapt forward, and before the man could string his arrow the pony was coming fast upon him… ’ —excerpted from Eclipsed by Shadow (Book #1 of ‘The Legend of the Great Horse’ trilogy (p. 233 Hbk)

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The Legend of the Great Horse – Excerpt Series

September 12th, 2011 · About the Trilogy, Book News & Updates

Eclipsed by Shadow (book cover) Check out the Excerpt Series from The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy!

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#77- “Nothing more useless than a knight”

August 11th, 2011 · Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Damsel

‘Meagan turned back, deciding there was nothing more useless than a knight. Fairytales could talk about shining knights riding up on white steeds, but she was beginning to think their fabled rescues could do without the knight if one had the horse. If knights were not the only people with swords, she was sure no one would pay them the least attention.’ —excerpted from Eclipsed by Shadow (Book #1 of ‘The Legend of the Great Horse’ trilogy (p. 231)

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