Sunday Snippet

After some ups and downs this week, I'm pleased to be back on the train with my current WiP, my entry for the Michael J. Sullivan writing contest. While I know the suggestion is that I write something to cater to his readers, who are probably fans of classic fantasy, I wanted to submit an entry with a story I'm passionate about. I decided to write an action-escape short based on the Areios Brothers series, which I'm in the process of rebuilding and re-writing anyway. In this scene, my main character, a descendent of the Greek god of war, Ares, faces off against a Titan descendant as he desperately attempts to save his brothers life. In the series, Derek's main weapon is a spear, which he uses against the Titan wielding a chain. Needless to say, Derek knows how to take care of himself...

           I reacted fast, digging my heels in the ground and bringing the spear up to protect my chest and face. I leaned away as the chain snapped around the spear’s shaft. The smile dropped from the Titan’s face. Keeping my grip secure, I twirled the weapon in my hands until I captured more of the chain. The Titan was dragged with it. Then I used Adaptation to pour more strength into my body, and pulled. 
           He practically flew into me. I planted my foot into his stomach before he crashed into me, and almost snapped him in half.

Though I have a lot more blogging to do (it's the end of the month, so I have a Blood Moon short story to post and a monthly goal post), but with the speed and passion that I'm writing, I should have this short done in a couple days. The contest isn't open yet, but I want to send my entry in as soon as I can so it can be viewed. Like most of my submissions, I'm not going to assume that I'll win. In fact, I doubt it very much. But it feels good to come back to a series that I love, especially when I draw so much happiness from it.

Whether or not I win, I'll know I'm a good writer. In fact, So, I Read This Book Today just posted a review of Path of the Horseman that put a smile on my face and left me with a much needed confidence boost. I hope there will be more in the future.

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Amy