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Excerpt“Let us go! I thing we have given our people enough entertainment for one day.” “B–but,” Star stammered, stumbling along behind him. “They can’t hear us, can they?” “Sure they can. More enhanced senses than humans,” he reminded her, pulling her through a set of columns towards the sound of rushing water. “Though they should have been polite enough not to listen. But you are new and word has spread that Zen, who is not considered a raving beauty, has managed to bring home a fertile female.” “Zen is beautiful!” Star jerked helplessly in Zol’s grip, trying to defend her mate and let her anger show about this Dragonish ideal of beauty. “What is wrong with Zen?” she snarled, her free hand tearing at the strong dark fist that led her unerringly towards the sound of falling water. “Nothing!” Zol snarled. At the same time a light smooth voice called out, “Everything! Especially when it comes to that ugly red haired monster that….” Zol and Star abruptly stopped their tug of war and turned to face the insulting voice, suddenly united, anger apparent on both of their faces. “Oh,” Zol grinned, a smile that was anything but pleasant. “Why, if it is not the rejected one! And I thought that you would still be buried in the desert sands after Kyo damn near buried your head in a Scab Hill for what you did.” “Who is this…thing?” Star hissed, baring her teeth and suddenly feeling very protective and territorial. “And what gives it the right to speak ill of my mate?” The no longer smiling dragon in question was as tall as Zol, with skin a bit darker than his, the color of deep brown earth. Yet his skin lacked that creamy texture that made Zol seem to glow. His eyes were deep amber, his hair a light brown. However, the expression on his face detracted so much from his beauty. “This thing?” Zol laughed. “Good name for a pile of Scab dung!” The dragon stiffened more, steam rolling from his nostrils as he faced the united pair. “I am not a thing!” he hissed, his eyes narrowing dangerously. “This thing,” Zol went on as if he didn’t hear the protest, wrinkling his nose in disdain, “This thing wanted to mate into out Quad, and would have succeeded if Father hadn’t realized its true character and chose Zen instead.” “I would have made a better Second in Command!” the angry dragon roared, its voice louder than the sound of the rushing water. “My family line is royal!” “Anyway…” Zol cast a dismissing glance at the amber eyes dragon, “…that thing has been trying to make trouble for Zen ever since. It seems to think that it matches the ideal of Dragonish beauty.” Zol tossed his long hair and preened, purring lightly in his throat. “But unless the ideals of beauty have changed in the last millennia, it still has a long way to go to even match any of us.” “Zen is an ugly pale dragon!” the belittled one screamed, losing some more of its composure. “He could never match me for strength and beauty!” “So that thing,” Zol blithely continued, “decided to ambush Zen when he was just beginning his training with Father. But even half trained, Zen managed to send it fleeing back to his Blood Quad, crying to its sires. And when Zen returned, looking worse for the fight, but incredibly better than that thing over there, you could hear Father’s displeasure all over the Weir. Its punishment was legendary and I believe still held up as an extreme in discipline to warriors in training as what could happen to you if you displease Kyotyte by attacking a younger untrained warrior.” “What was done?” Star asked, ignoring the now quite red-in-the-face dragon. “Because obviously it didn’t work. It appears he is still arrogant and offensive.” “Father had it de-clawed,” Zol spoke in a staged whisper that was almost louder than his speaking voice. “And had its front fangs pulled. No one ever attacks the Future Commander of the king’s army, and no one ever flaunts the Commander’s rules…” “Enough!” the amber-eyed dragon roared, trying to cut off Zol, but was soundly ignored by both. “And…” Zol grinned, speaking over the angry Dragonish, “its hair was sheered.” “Song of the Scab!” the amber one screamed as it lashed out with its hand, trying to deliver a smack to Zol. Star gasped, but before she could react, it pulled its blow. It looked around, noticing several pairs of eyes on it. “And I thought I was going to have an excuse to get you sheered again.” Zol shook his head sadly. “Pity.” |
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Hi… are you planning any further books in this? It’s great… but it just.. hangs at the end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Leslie
Editors willing, Hon! Editors willing! *g*
I’ve enjoyed both of the Weir books and can’t wait for the next book in the series. Do you have an expected release date for the next book? Keep writing Stephanie, good authors are not always easy to come by.
May the Muse keep you hopping.
Jade
NO release date, yet, Jade, but I am nearly complete. I was having a lot of fun with the guys egg sitting, so this book is all about the subs handling their business! *g* Thank you Jade! I will treasure your words. I am trying to be a good writer, but a lot of times, all I see is need for improvement! Please hang in there with me! i have slowed down in my old age, but I refuse to give up! *g*
i would like to know when dragon’s clutch will be out and daughter in cold burn
Working on Clutch now, Hon. It is a lot easier than Ember’s story. I am at the half way point, but I really need a beta to complete it. Sigh. This one is taking the life out of me!
*lol* if you ever need a beta reader feel free to contact me! I’d be glad to help
I’m an english/teacher major in college… and while I’m horrible at getting myself off the blank page syndrome I do an awesome job editing other people’s papers.
Bless you Leslie! I am e mailing you now! Bless you again and again! *G*
Your books have kept me laughing, crying, and loving it all for a while now and I cant wait for Clutch to come out. So to miss-quote Dora from Finding Nemo…”Just Keep Writing”. May all your good writing of last year be the worst of your writing this year, thank you for ALL of your hard work!!!
Thank You, Michelle! SQUEEEEE!!!! This made my month! I will keep on writing so long as someone is interested! *g*
I Am So Biting My Nails For Book 3…… Love Them
SQUEEEE!!!!!
Flash has a lot of pans on the fire, but she is working on the third book in this series.
Thanks for your patience.
~ Renee
i loved dragon star and dragon weir. i can’t wait for number 3.
Thank You, Hon! Me neither! LOL I can’t wait to see the reaction! LOL
Flash
Thanks Hon! I am going to start posting chapters soon. It’ll ensure I don’t slack off on it! *g*
I am still a big fan of your dragonish series and am sending this along as a good wish…hope the writing is going well for you and that everything you write turns to gold!!!
Thank you, Hon! I am almost done the third book. Just making sure the mystery portion is accurate. *g* I hope you like book three as well! *g*
Flash
Thank you Michelle! *g* That is why I am so delayed with this one. I have 8 publishing houses now. Phew! I am going to train the DH to keep me on track! *g*
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I gotta add my applauds to the Dragonish series, I have both and send wishes to the muse fairy for book three. *smiles* I know it takes time, but those stories in particular had such a refreshing new angle that they are in my top ten for quick reads when I’m low. Funny, senusal and erotic a winning combination to read which takes real talent to write. Like everyone else,I’ll wait because I know it’ll be worth it.
Thank you so much, Erosa. *g* I have a stupid grin on my face now. Those books are near and dear to me. I am working hard to get the next book out. That and fifty others! *g* But the wait is almost over. Thank you again, Hon! *G8
Flash
Thank you Erosa! These comments leave me speechless. I must be doing something right. I will try my best not to disappoint!
I’m with Erosa the Dragonish series is by far one of my favorites. Mrs. Burke thank you for giving me Star and her group of dragons. I can not wait to read more about the clutch. Wishing you mojo magic for the next Dragon book and the “fifty” others.
Thank you Mya! *g* I have to get this book done. I hate breaking promises and I refuse to start now! *g*
Love Love love the Dragonish series….I can hardly wait for book three..excellent work excellent!!
Thank you so much! I have been slacking, but I am going to have that book done this year of so help me… no really help me! I can see people with pitch forks gathering! *G*
just got Keeper of the Flame in the mail 2 days ago and have finished it already I HATED having to put it down long enough to eat let along sleep ,LOL , if you haven’t read this one you are missing out on something great. The fact that the HERO (a man ) gives birth to a set of twins is not the only surprize but one of the better ones , the action is exciteing , love making HOT ,SEXY SWEET and even filled with laughs and lets face it what a great story romance without laughs, my only complaint is not ALL of Ms. Burke’s books are in print , that and my credit card is smokin from buying anything she writes lol