Snippet from Bewitched & Betrayed
In an effort to keep ya'll fed & happy, I'll be posting weekly snippets (probably on Mondays) from Bewitched & Betrayed until you can get your eager little hands on the entire book April 27. Here is the first of many. Enjoy!
Mychael wanted me to stay in the citadel. I had to leave the citadel, and I had a good reason.
Like Piaras, I had lessons.
I was learning how to kill Sarad Nukpana.
And today those lessons would have the added bonus of giving me a much-needed outlet for my growing fear, frustration, and rage. Yes, I could have taken it out on a Guardian in their gym, but that wasn't the kind of workout I needed. Well, it was, but I required a specialist. No Guardian was a master swordsman with the long, curved blades favored by goblins.
Tam was.
So was Sarad Nukpana.
Since Nukpana had oozed his way out of the Saghred, I'd made it my goal to not only know every way that Nukpana, his Khrynsani, or any other goblin could possibly come after me, but have a lethal response ready for each and every one of them.
Tam could help. He'd known Sarad Nukpana at the goblin court, and fenced with him on numerous occasions. Not with deadly intent, but when goblin courtiers crossed blades, blood was spilt. Naturally, it was always an unfortunate accident.
Mychael wanted me to stay in the citadel. I had to leave the citadel, and I had a good reason.
Like Piaras, I had lessons.
I was learning how to kill Sarad Nukpana.
And today those lessons would have the added bonus of giving me a much-needed outlet for my growing fear, frustration, and rage. Yes, I could have taken it out on a Guardian in their gym, but that wasn't the kind of workout I needed. Well, it was, but I required a specialist. No Guardian was a master swordsman with the long, curved blades favored by goblins.
Tam was.
So was Sarad Nukpana.
Since Nukpana had oozed his way out of the Saghred, I'd made it my goal to not only know every way that Nukpana, his Khrynsani, or any other goblin could possibly come after me, but have a lethal response ready for each and every one of them.
Tam could help. He'd known Sarad Nukpana at the goblin court, and fenced with him on numerous occasions. Not with deadly intent, but when goblin courtiers crossed blades, blood was spilt. Naturally, it was always an unfortunate accident.
posted by Lisa Shearin at
6:30 AM
9 Comments:
That last line is just brilliant. Why is April so far away?
Thank you!
Delicious. You like teasing us, don't you? (Mmmm, curved goblin blades...) :)
Oooo, you are a bad girl. ; )
I can't wait! I am soooo looking forward to April 27. Two of the three books I've been waiting (not so) patiently for are coming out on that day. Bewitched and Betrayed being one of them, of course! I got my neighbor hooked on your books, too, so we're both very much looking forward to April.
Thanks for the teaser. Can't wait for more!!
Tam sounds like just the person she needs here. He knows not just the general style, but the particular opponent. That means he probably knows some of Nukpana's favorite tricks, so he can teach Raine how to counter those particularly. {SMILE}
I hope you don't mind, but I just suggested another author friend of mine, Jess Granger (Beyond the Rain) come talk to you, or at least check out your blog. She was talking about wanting to increase her pace as a writer. I'm so impressed with your progess in that area, suggesting she come here was automatic. {BIG SMILE}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
Anne, I'll be blogging on precisely that topic tomorrow. : )
Lisa
An unfortunate accident. Hm..Yes, I'm sure it was. Both sides properly ashamed of themselves too, no?(Laughing) I can't wait until the release!
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