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Today's excerpt is from Windmaster, the first book of the fantasy, romance series, the Windmaster Novels. To set, the scene, Sea Falcon is becalmed and a pirate flag sighted. And now the SundaySnippet.
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Mage light flared into being. It burned up the fog an arm’s length around Dal to reveal dark objects that were men. The green glow hovered over Dal’s head and glinted off the wizard’s sword. He swung the heavy weapon in great arcs, cutting through not only the obscuring air, but through flesh and bone. Each move severed an attacker’s limb or blocked a sword thrust. The press of a dozen halberd-wielding men forced the wizard back. With each step, the circle of the invader’s weapons tightened.
A flick of Ellspeth’s wrist sent a stiletto into a pirate’s back.
End of Excerpt
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I hope you like the snippet I shared for Ellspeth this week. Be sure to read the other Weekend Writing Warriors blogs and the #SnippetSunday authors for more great reads. ~till next time, Helen
Lots of action and danger here!
ReplyDeleteSo she knows how to handle a sword?
ReplyDeleteNice bit of swordplay here! Love a heroine who can handle her own.
ReplyDeleteGreat action scene. I'm going to like this kick-butt female.
ReplyDeleteAn intense scene all right!
ReplyDeleteTwo fighters destined for each other?
ReplyDeleteThe fighters facing the wizard don't seem to be too bothered by the way he's felling their comrades.
ReplyDeleteDramatic! And easy to visualize from your vivid description...great snippet.
ReplyDeleteVery visual. Love it! A real swashbuckler.
ReplyDeleteA flick of her wrist - such power! Great snippet.
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