I’ve taken a little time today while my flu-ridden family is resting to steal away and do a little writing.  Here is the opening scene (one of my favorites) which I just finished revising from chapter six of my YA work-in-progress Raven Academy. This is book 1 in the chronicles of The Citadel of Kidrodell.

It’s still just a draft, but please share your thoughts!

Thanks!

Chapter 6: Mrs. Bennett

Connor awoke a half hour later with a wet pillow and a dry mouth. The weakness he had felt in his arms and legs had been replaced with stiffness and pain. With an effort he dragged himself to the edge of his bed and blinked at the clock. Lunchtime was nearly over. He turned to Orville’s bed to wake him, irritated to find that Orville wasn’t there. Despite the searing cramps in his arms, legs and back, Connor forced himself out of bed and downstairs. . . . Continue Reading