This year's A to Z Challenge theme is: All About Foxwick, but first, I would like to thank the A-Z hosts, particularly Arlee Bird. Without him, we wouldn't be having this crazy fun in April. Thank you, Arlee!
A is for A to Z Flashes of Foxwick
Last A to Z Challenge, I'm embarked on an adventure in the magical Kingdom of Foxwick and its surrounding neighbors. Each day of the challenge, I had a flash fiction piece ready to share this fantasy world with you. At the end, I decided to self-publish the collection, but A to Z Flashes of Foxwick is just the beginning. Foxwick is such a fascinating place, though, and I have more stories to come, so this month you'll hear about these forthcoming stories, be the first to see excerpts from it, and hear about the magical creatures and people from Foxwick and their surrounding lands.
A Fantasy Flash Fiction CollectionIn honor of the A to Z Blogging Challenge, A to Z Flashes of Foxwick gives a glimpse to the characters, magical creatures, and lands in the fantasy world of the Kingdom of Foxwick.
A young dragon befriends a dragon seer. A phoenix bursts into flames in mid-flight. A man must choose between his simple life and one of fame. A queen will find her heart turned into ice and many more!
This collection includes the bonus short story "Lady Death" from Women of Foxwick.
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And now an excerpt from one of my favorite pieces in A to Z Flashes of Foxwick.
Dragon’s Domicile
Bones littered the cave’s floor. Smoke trailed from the
dragon’s nostrils and collected among the stalactites.
Crunch, crunch.
The dragon munched lazily upon a femur. Its tail swatted
back and forth, sweeping the debris against the stone walls. Bats fluttered and
escaped from its home. If the dragon hadn’t had a full belly, it would’ve
snapped at the flying creatures. A metallic clang echoed. The dragon paused its
chewing and listened.
Did the king send more men to die at its sharp claws and
even sharper bite?
No, it’d knocked a knight’s helmet farther into the cave.
For now, the dragon would feast and wait.
Have you been watching me while I eat? hahaha. I love the theme! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I was thinking about Al as I read this!
ReplyDeleteNice theme indeed, here at your feed.
ReplyDeleteI like dragon stories. Fun!
ReplyDeleteA feasting dragon is a great way to kick off A-Z! :D
ReplyDeleteLove your theme and the short bit you shared. Sounds like a great story.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy doing Flash Fiction...even offer stories and picture prompts on my own blog every Friday. Good luck with the challenge! I participated last year and had a blast!
ReplyDeleteDonna L Martin
www.donasdays.blogspot.com
A2Z Flash Fiction? What a great idea! I look forward to your story.
ReplyDeleteExcellent theme, Cherie! I can't wait to hear more about Foxwick!
ReplyDeleteLovely description of a dragon feeding in its lair.
Yay, I love Foxwick! Looking forward to more great excerpts about it. And like others, I couldn't help but think of Father Dragon when reading this LOL.
ReplyDeleteI prefer my femurs on the side. :)
ReplyDeleteHello, Cherie! I love your theme idea for the Challenge. Looking forward to reading more about Foxwick!
ReplyDeleteHappy A to Z-ing! from Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines
Loved your flashes last year!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love that snippet. Foxwick sounds very interesting indeed! I'll be back :)
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet! You paint such vivid images.
ReplyDeleteYou are just the coolest :D
ReplyDeleteA-Z Foxwick is awesome! Can't wait to learn more about it!
Sounds like a badass dragon. Look forward to reading more about Foxwick!
ReplyDeletelol I loved Al's comment.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on publishing your book. That's a very eye-catching cover.
ReplyDeleteNice to have found like minded folk. Please visit and become a member at http://citymusecountrymuse2012.blogspot.com/ where we are posting an original poem every day during the A-Z challenge.
ReplyDeleteNice job! Love the dragon's choice of snack.
ReplyDeleteBarbara
Aww, I love dragons! Wish there was more to this piece :-)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your collection.
ReplyDeleteI do have this! I need to read it soon. Also it's perma-free on Amazon, so I'm wondering how you made it that way.
ReplyDeleteHappy A to Z blogging...;)
This was such a great idea for the A to Z last time :)
ReplyDeleteWow! You have some amazing imagery in this excerpt. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Just downloaded a copy of A to Z Flashes of Foxwick for my Kindle. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! [Clicking over to Amazon to download A to Z Flashes of Foxwick]
ReplyDeleteI'm here with A to Z, and I look forward to following you all month.
Loved it! very cute. Glad I found you via the A-Z challenge. Always great to meet a fellow author.
ReplyDeleteClever theme! Enjoy the challenge! :-)
ReplyDeleteCan't lose with the Dragon!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, thanks for sharing!
Can't lose with the Dragon!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, thanks for sharing!