We’re gearing up for the Hydra Summer Bash, in which we’re giving away Kindle versions of 30 or so of our books (“we” being my publisher). One of the freebies will be The Fall of Onagros, Book 1 of Sage.

Here’s an excerpt from the point of view of Devona the scribe when she, her husband, Darcy, and their “daughter” (actually their foster daughter) arrive in the capitol city.

I don’t know what this “passive-aggressive” thing is she’s talking about. Mom and I are crazy about each other. We have our issues, but what Mom-and-kitty partnership doesn’t?

This morning, for instance.

I was given two awards this week. Three, if you count both of the Inspirational Blogger awards the marvellous Jo Robinson of africolonialstories. Since I’ve already boasted posted about having been given that award before, I’ll just thank Jo effusively, post the new badge here,…