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Book Review: IMARO by Charles Saunders

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Shykia

 “I go…but I leave a warrior behind.” These prophetic words are among the last five-year-old Imaro hears from his shunned mother, Katisa, as she leaves him with her people, the Ilyssai, who are reluctant to accept him. The reason; … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: The Rotund Giant

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Shykia

The grimy steel gates are sealed, but he remembers the arcade windows through which a miniature city of lights and frivolity once beckoned him inside. His gaze follows an empty soda bottle as it tumbles down the vacant alley. At the … Continue reading →

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My Leap Day gift to you!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Shykia

Hi Friends! In honor of Leap Day, the Kindle edition of my sci-fi/fantasy novel, CAMILEON: Beyond The Veil, is now available FREE on Amazon through midnight tomorrow, March 1st! Click here to snag your copy. Here’s a brief description: “Follow your heart, … Continue reading →

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There’s No Telling When You’ll Fall

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Shykia

The heart isn’t sentient. It’s merely an organ that works 24/7, fueling the body with plasma, unaware that the mind superimposes idealistic fantasies of a thing called love upon it. Love. Some revel in its intoxicating delusion, forsaking all logic … Continue reading →

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CAMILEON: BTV – FREE 5-chapter Sample!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Shykia

Hey Friends! I hope your week has been awesome. As you may already know, I’ve been hard at work on the print edition of CAMILEON: Beyond The Veil. Today, I signed off on the minor revisions and the files are … Continue reading →

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Chapter Eight Excerpt: Breaking the Surface

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Shykia

  BREAKING THE SURFACE The fresh scent of the lush grass and caress of the gentle wind was equally as therapeutic as the basic routine Camile was performing. She found that the organic scenery of the meadow worked wonders in … Continue reading →

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Chapter Two Excerpt: Intrusion

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Shykia

  INTRUSION She and her parents were less than twenty feet from the entrance when the ground began vibrating slightly beneath her feet. It was an unbroken disruption that led Camile to wonder if it was a sign of an … Continue reading →

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CAMILEON: Beyond the Veil – Chapter 3 Excerpt

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Shykia

  FRACTURED It was still relatively dark as they descended. The little light that entered the room was reflected by the convex mirror in the ceiling, casting an eerie glow upon the table beneath it. Upon closer inspection, Camile likened … Continue reading →

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Photo shoot: Camileon BTV Book Cover

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Shykia

Last Saturday’s photo shoot was a success! We were blessed with unseasonably warm October weather. It was an outdoor shoot, so the mosquitoes had a field day, but we didn’t let them hinder our progress. Huge thanks to everyone who … Continue reading →

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