Moments
by Harmony
Kent
GENRE: Short
Stories/Poetry
BLURB:
Come.
Take a moment to
delve into tales from the dark side, have fun with fantasy, dabble in dystopia,
and court danger in a little science fiction.
These tales touch
upon death, grieving, war, fresh starts, hope, courage, change, choices, and
encouragement.
And then, after all
that, you’ll find the poems.
From the lonely
echoes of an empty house to the soaring heights of unexpected love and joy and
learning to live as free as clouds and water.
For each of us, a
moment encompasses a lifetime and, yet, passes in but the blink of an eye. In
but a moment, everything can change. And in this very moment, life beckons in
all its potentiality.
When the shadows fall,
what will you do?
Excerpt:
(From Beneath the Willow)
The rain stung Isabelle’s split lip,
or did the tears bear the brunt of that guilt? Actually, that claim settled on
her stepfather’s shoulders. He’d gotten drunk again. The grit and stones that
littered the concrete stabbed at her bare soles, and she winced with each step.
That didn’t deter her from running, though.
When she reached the park, where she
veered off onto the cool, wet grass, Isabelle breathed a sigh of relief. To
savour the moment, she stood still and let her feet sink into the soothing
blades of green, face turned up to the grey sky. The thunderous clouds mirrored
those in her heart and mind.
If you killed someone at fourteen,
did you still go to prison? A shout in the distance had her jump and run. Not
far now. They never found her under there. Beneath the willow. Its branches
hung down to the ground and provided a thick curtain behind which she could
hide from the world and all it contained.
Although she hadn’t killed him yet,
she wanted to. Isabelle still held the knife in cold, numb fingers. Still, the
only blood that dripped belonged to her. Disgust forced her grip open, and the
blade fell. Her mother would miss the carving knife soon. Oh well, jog on dot
com—she’d missed that boat. And, at least, it had allowed her to make her
escape.
AUTHOR BIO:
Indie
Author Harmony Kent is an award winning multi-genre author. Her publications
include:
The
Battle for Brisingamen (Fantasy Fiction) AIA approved
The
Glade (Mystery/Thriller) AIA Approved/BRAG Medallion Honouree/New Apple
Literary Awards Official Selection Honours 2015
Elemental
Earth (YA Fantasy Fiction)
Polish
Your Prose: Essential Editing Tips for Authors (Writing/Editing) New Apple
Literary Awards Top Medallist Honours 2015
Finding
Katie (Women’s Fiction)
Slices
of Soul (Contemporary Poetry)
Interludes
(Erotic Romance short stories)
Moments
(Short Stories and Poetry)
As
well as being an avid reader and writer, Harmony also offers editing, proof
reading, manuscript appraisal, and beta reading services. As well as reviewing and supporting her
fellow indie authors, Harmony works hard to promote and protect high standards
within the indie publishing arena. She
is always on the look out for talent and excellence, and will freely promote
any authors or books who she feels have these attributes.
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2 comments:
Thanks so much for hosting me today! :)
James, a good Friday to you too :)
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