New year. New blog. New story. New Who. New Sue. New Q (Skyfall). New Being Human crew.
So, I've started a new short story Urban Fantasy series, set in my beloved Edinburgh. The first book, 'The Trouble With Pixies' is out now. I'm on the verge of finishing the first edit of the second book, 'Tears of Gold' before submitting it to one or two effervescent beta readers. This week, I've used a snippet from The Trouble With Pixies. In it, Michael has just moved to the Scottish capital with his three children. Meeting his neighbour, Hattie, for the first time, he discovers there's something locked away in his attic.
Michael was getting sick of beating around the bush. 'Just tell me then!' he shouted.
'They're pixies!' she screamed back.
The ensuing silence was deafening. Michael broke it by laughing. 'Pixies? What?'
Hattie shot him a scathing look, and Michael was sure her violet eye flashed momentarily in the dim glow of the light bulb above them. 'Yes, pixies. And if you'd ever had run-ins with them before, you would not be mocking me.'
It is explained earlier in the story but Hattie is a Heterochromian - someone with two different -coloured irises. Or as I like to call it, Bowie-esque.
Blurby-bit: Michael has just moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, to make a fresh start with his three children. While they're out exploring the city, he's relaxing with a glass of wine. That is until a knock on the front door leads to a bizarre revelation from a strange, red-haired woman, and an encounter in the attic with some unexpected guests.
Thanks for reading. Be sure to check out the rest of the SFFSat offerings this week, by clicking this here link.
So, I've started a new short story Urban Fantasy series, set in my beloved Edinburgh. The first book, 'The Trouble With Pixies' is out now. I'm on the verge of finishing the first edit of the second book, 'Tears of Gold' before submitting it to one or two effervescent beta readers. This week, I've used a snippet from The Trouble With Pixies. In it, Michael has just moved to the Scottish capital with his three children. Meeting his neighbour, Hattie, for the first time, he discovers there's something locked away in his attic.
'They're pixies!' she screamed back.
The ensuing silence was deafening. Michael broke it by laughing. 'Pixies? What?'
Hattie shot him a scathing look, and Michael was sure her violet eye flashed momentarily in the dim glow of the light bulb above them. 'Yes, pixies. And if you'd ever had run-ins with them before, you would not be mocking me.'
It is explained earlier in the story but Hattie is a Heterochromian - someone with two different -coloured irises. Or as I like to call it, Bowie-esque.
Blurby-bit: Michael has just moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, to make a fresh start with his three children. While they're out exploring the city, he's relaxing with a glass of wine. That is until a knock on the front door leads to a bizarre revelation from a strange, red-haired woman, and an encounter in the attic with some unexpected guests.
Thanks for reading. Be sure to check out the rest of the SFFSat offerings this week, by clicking this here link.
Sorry to hear you've had a sucky start to the year - although it would be amusing to hear your Eastend accent ;)
ReplyDeleteYou already know what I think of TTWP - it's fab and the cover is yummy! Best of luck with your new release - Go, Book, Go!
My Mom's a heterochromian. My snippet in over on my website as usual. I have to stop forgetting to add my name to the list.
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet...and hopefully the paranoia pertaining to pixies will be unwarranted (but I'm guessing not). ;-)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, love the slide show displaying your books on the main page.
You have to love two adults arguing over pixies in the attic. Great Snippet.
ReplyDeleteVery entertaining passage. Great back and forth in the dialogue, lots of energy.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting too many books to read! This sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteNeat snippet! Pixies in the attic sound like trouble...
ReplyDelete'Yes, pixies. And if you'd ever had run-ins with them before, you would not be mocking me.' -- I love that line! I have never read a "pixie" story before (and I do read a lot) :)
ReplyDeleteI remember this part and had to hold back laughing again. Waiting patiently for more!!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the poor start to 2013. Love the cover, and the snippet made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteI'm with S.A. A yelling match about pixies is pretty awesome. But I love her last line about not laughing had you ever come into contact. Foreboding!
ReplyDeletePixies in the attic. Better than spiders, I suppose :D
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