Monthly Archives: June 2022

Endurance Excerpt #13

For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below.  The story continues… In her quarters, she dashed off a note to her parents then opened a com link to the ship’s central computer. “How are you feeling tonight, Petra?” Lyn asked. The computer responded, “Good evening, Lyn. All systems are functioning […]

Endurance Excerpt #12

For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below.  The story continues… Lyn knew Ani loved piloting and had no interest in being a captain who also had to play host and judge dance-offs. “Then I still get to say I’ll miss you, but whatever you decide, I know you’ll be […]

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Endurance Excerpt #11

For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below.  The story continues… She eyed the engagement ring on Ani’s left hand. “How are you adjusting?” she asked as a diversion. Ani blushed, and her wide smile warmed Lyn. Oh, to feel that again. “The concept is great, but it feels funny. […]

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Endurance Excerpt #10

For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below.  The story continues… “I’ll bring you a souvenir,” Lyn said impulsively. Did she really intend to take her up on the offer? Why not? Ani was quiet beside her, watching. Was that a bemused grin? Ghez, ever the professional, pretended to ignore […]

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Endurance Excerpt #9

For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below.  The story continues… “Your ship is adorable,” Celeste said. “I’m quite jealous.” Ani gasped. Did she imagine Captain Bratt wanted Endurance as a shuttle, her private chariot to carry her from one end of the behemoth to the other? “Yours is . […]

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Endurance Excerpt #8

For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below.  The story continues… The screen filled with the enormous face of a woman. Lyn startled at the intense dark eyes boring into her, angled brows and deep furrows setting Lyn on edge. Instantly, she knew she didn’t want to anger this woman. […]

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Endurance Excerpt #7

For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below.  The story continues… “Right in our line of sight to the planet,” Lyn said. “Ghez, can you document that for me, please?” “Yes, Captain. Positioning is two sectors off contract.” “Figures.” Lyn opened a voice link. “Endurance captain to the Aphrodite. Please […]

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Endurance Excerpt #6

For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below.  The story continues… “Space isn’t about heights. And how about letting me see my hand in front of my face.” “Projection, 100 percent,” Ani commanded. “Lights up 30 percent.” The planet shrank to a life-size view. And the lights revealed empty seats […]

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Endurance Excerpt #5

For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below.  The story continues… She entered the bridge and steadied herself against the railing. The tourists loved this amenity, getting to watch the crew, but it was like staring down a steep balcony. When Omara renovated the ship for tourism, she spared no […]

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Endurance Excerpt #4

For Pride month, I’m posting daily from the first chapter. Pre-order links below.  The story continues… That speck caught Lyn’s eye again, the Aphrodite intruding on her guests’ view of Saturn’s E ring, right as Natalie pointed out how it formed from icy jet plumes in Enceladus’s south polar region. Ani opened a mind link. […]

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