With The Insurgent scheduled for release May 19th, 2022, I figured it was time to get some excerpts out into the world. I’ll post one every Friday up to release (with maybe a few bonuses along the way). This excerpt is from Asher’s point of view.
Silas sat behind the desk, wearing the smug look of victory and satisfaction I’d expected from Ackerman. He watched me closely and evaluated my every move as if I was something he was considering purchasing. But he already owned me. He knew it. I knew it.
Behind him and to the left, Declan leaned casually against a bookshelf, his legs crossed at the ankles. He met my gaze without hesitation, brow furrowed as if trying to solve a puzzle.
This I hadn’t expected.
The night I’d mistakenly believed I was finally fleeing the Colony with my family, Anna told me to trust Declan, so I had. He’d disguised me as a corpse by loading me on a gurney and covering me with a sheet, then wheeled me to the morgue, close to the hallway where I was to escape with Anna and Brynn.
Yet here he stood at Silas’s side. Literally his right-hand man.
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Thanks for linking to your post Teri and wishing you much success with The Insurgent.. xx
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Thanks again, Sally!
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I love the names you pick for your characters. A great excerpt!
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Thanks, Darlene! I chose the name Asher, but I had a character name contest for Declan. That was a fun way to do it, and I love the name that won.
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This is a great idea. Very intriguing except 😊
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Thanks, Tessa – this release has snuck up on me!
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Eagerly counting the days, Teri! 😃💖😃
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Same here, Marcia – but also nervous. Have a great weekend, my friend!
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And you, as well, Teri! 😀 ❤
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Oh my! The ultimate betrayal. Great excerpt, Teri! I look forward to more!
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Thanks, Jan! This gives us an idea of where things stand now. Or does it?
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Hmmm. Good question. 🙂
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Great excerpt! I’ll be sure to drop by Sally’s blog, too!
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Thanks, Priscilla!
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Just a few weeks away, Teri. I’m looking forward to diving into the story. A tense excerpt!
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I can’t believe how quickly it’s gotten here, Mae – seems like it was just Christmas and I had plenty of time. Now it’s less than a month!
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Declan sounds like a very interesting character. Is he good? or bad? or a bit of both? I need to read this to find out!
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No spoilers here, Wendy – but you’d have to start with the first book. They’re not written as standalones.
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Great share, Teri. You’re doing a wonderful job getting us all excited for the release. 🙂
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Thanks, Diana! I need to start deciding which excerpt I’ll post this week and from whose POV. Just can’t reveal too much.
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🙂 Have fun.
You’ve reminded me that I need to start sharing my next one too… errgh.
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Almost here… Woot! Congrats on the upcoming release and awesome early reviews! 📚🥳🍷
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Thanks, my friend! May sure got here all of a sudden.
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Gah! It did, though, right?
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I loved the excerpt and cannot wait to read more!
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That makes my heart happy, Shari!
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Very interesting, Teri. I am looking forward to reading this.
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Thanks so much, Robbie – I sure hope you enjoy it!
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