*Context* This is a chapter from one of my earlier revisions. My initial story had a middle section that read like GoT and LotR. Probably...

“Ruby!” Odie called frantically from Jayson’s room. It was eight in the morning and the house was theirs. He had to shout to be heard...

*Side note: This was in my final draft however, upon reflection I believe most of Ruby and Odie's interactions could be left of of the...

Bo rested face down at the foot of the bed listening to Max clacked away on his computer. The last full Night Fear assault had been over...

Ten-year-old Max Slayter looked over at his little sister in disgust. “Do we have to share a room?” Max knew the answer to his question...

“Boom baby! Check these out!” Henri kicked open the bedroom door holding two long objects. Bo looked at the stick-like items with...

Bo heaved a sigh of relief and lifted his head off the ground. “That was close.” “Bo! Lay back down before they come out again! “Henri...

BO, teddy bear and Defender of 12-year-old MAX SLAYTER, is clutched tightly to his boy’s chest as both tumble out of bed to the floor....

August, 1910- Long Island, New York It was past midnight and the warm summer’s breath rustling large oak leaves was the only sound to be...

When I started writing Defenders, I found that drawing scenes from my story helped me focus. I was able to more clearly see actions,...