Monthly Archives: May 2022

“And now, Morgana,” Abigail said, “we are going to hear our children’s grades on your coaching them with their gifts, and you are going to get a reasonably solid dinner.  And tell us about the specialist support you arranged for … Continue reading →

“Yes, ma’am,” Janie managed.  A boy would try something just because he was told not to. She was not a boy, she told herself.  If she was told not to do something, because it was way too dangerous, she wouldn’t … Continue reading →

“You are having dinner here,” Abigail ordered. “We owe you much more than that.  What do you need to do?” “For the first I need your agreement,” Morgana said. “The first is called a null link.  It’s not mentalic, exactly.  … Continue reading →

Chapter Five The Wells Residence Arbalest Street Medford, Massachusetts Late Evening The Wells family again sat around their dinner table, Morgana between Janie and her mother.  “You were really great, Janie,” Brian said. “You went through the bad variations, and … Continue reading →

“Afterward on that?” Morgana said. “OK, there is a rule here, which is why you need a champion, Janie.  Joe is clearly not Eclipse.  Wrong height.  Wrong hair color.  And he’s a boy.  And you’re not sure you even played … Continue reading →

Eclipse, the Girl Who Saved the World, is for sale on Third Millennium, Smashwords, and Amazon. Buy it now! “Thank you,” Morgana answered. “No, really.  Dinner would be great.  But we’re running short on time.  Let’s see where I am.  … Continue reading →

“I can try snow-blowing,” Patrick announced.  “I’ll take care of it,” Trisha said.  She faded into a blur of motion headed for the basement stairs.  “Just a moment,” Janie said. “I have to find Krystal again, tell her we’re good … Continue reading →

“Brian!” Janie and Trisha did not quite shout at their brother.   “Oops!” Brian managed.  “And this would be, Brian Arthur?” Patrick asked ominously.  “Joe asked me not to bring it up, Dad,” Janie said. ”Because it didn’t matter.  Besides, … Continue reading →

“Yes, they would be asking Janie about City of Steel, wouldn’t they,” Patrick said. “Having said that, these people are my guests in my house, so you will treat them politely.” He stared at his son.  Brian nodded vigorously. “Janie, … Continue reading →

Excerpted from Eclipse, The Girl Who Saved the World, now available from Smashwords, Third Millennium, and Amazon. “The North American champion,” Krystal North said. ”The Visitor.  That’s Kurchatov and Hornpiper.  Speaker Ming.  Mayhaps the Supreme Gamesman.  I’ll provide mentalic support, … Continue reading →