As promised the first chapter in Phoenix Rising shall be posted on January 7th, 2009 um.. I mean 2010 (I wish I could time travel, no wait, no I don't).

And here is a little excerpt from it.

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Squeals of childish laughter rang out from between the houses.

“Get back here you little Rascal!” A woman’s voice yelled out from the back. “If you go into the street, I’ll,” her threat hung on empty air.

Curious, Sarah stepped away from the door and to the ally. She was just in time to see a half naked boy streak up the alley. He pulled up short at the sight of Sarah and stared up at her. She looked down at him.

“What’s your name?” the little boy asked, oblivious to the fact he had no pants on, though his shirt covered him completely.

“Sarah.”

“That’s a girl’s name,” he stated in such a mater of fact manner that Sarah had to laugh.

“That’s because I am a girl.”

“No you’re not,” he stated.

“I’m not?” Sarah was amused. “Why not?”

“Girls don’t wear pants.” He stomped one foot for emphasis.

“Ryan!”

Sarah turned to see a woman, clearly out of breath, standing in the doorway. The little boy, who must be Ryan, scampered past Sarah.

“Get to your bath now, or Gods help me I’ll tie you up and leave you out in a rain storm.”

Sarah knew that tone of voice well. It was the voice of a parent extended past patience. Like Sarah and her brothers, when they heard that tone and saw that look, Ryan was immediately remorseful.

“Yes ma-ma.” He dejectedly walked back into the house.

The woman closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Sarah smiled. The woman’s eyes opened and when she spoke her tone was much friendlier.

“Now, what can I do for you?”

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Introduction
This story once started out as a simple romance. One which had me so enthralled I would lie for a half hour daydreaming about it before writing down. But as I took to editing it to post it on Protagonize, I began to explore the world of Vervell in more depth and the first map was drawn. From that simple pen map things just expanded. The political and cultural background was developed, setting the driving factor behind Phoenix Troop's mission. And then as I came to the end of the first book, I realized it wasn't really the end. Added to that were the readers voices clamoring for more. So I began the journey into a second book. Before I had gotten half way through that book I realized there was going to have to be a third. Since things are best in threes I'm stopping there. *grin* (Not that you can't click the "Vervellian Phoenix" tag to find related works)

Phoenixes of Vervell
Here's the Cover Art by Gabriel Morrison and the Map by me.
Book 1, Sarah's Phoenix is right here! *grin*
Book 2, Phoenix Rising is posted at: http://www.protagonize.com/story/phoenix-rising
Book 3, Phoenix Triumphant is posted at: http://www.protagonize.com/story/phoenix-triumphant

Dedications: Sarah and I would like to thank her friends
- DruidX, and Moonwalker, SpookOfNight (and Co.) and Delorfinde to name the most vocal of the bunch
- Eloosive who both read and corrected grammar
- My new friends who have only recently discovered this
I'd list you all but it's a long list so have some *HUGGLES* and know you will ALL be listed in the book dedication when it gets published *grin*

:} Elorithryn {:

updated Aug 24 '11 by Elorithryn