The Air Smelled of the Coming Storm The Air Smelled of the Coming Storm By Megan Cutler | July 8, 2016 | Comments 2 comments The air smelled of the coming storm. From the ridge above he could almost taste it. The acrid tang of blood, sweat and black powder. The heavy ping of the blacksmith’s hammer honing steel formed its own thunder, the cadence of drums to which the soldiers would march. The first light of dawn set the … Read More Read More
Light of Eternity – Available Now! Light of Eternity – Available Now! By Megan Cutler | July 7, 2016 | Comments 0 Comment A month ago I introduced Crystal Shrouded Goddess, the first chapter of my latest project, Eternity’s Empire. I promised that the second chapter would be available in a month and here it is! Erica’s friends have magical powers. But no ancient goddess chose to work through her. The morning after the attack, no one else … Read More Read More
The Wonderful Practice of Re-steeping Tea The Wonderful Practice of Re-steeping Tea By Megan Cutler | July 4, 2016 | Comments 1 comment I recently began a journey into the world of loose leaf tea. Anyone who follows me on Tumblr, knows that I’m a huge tea nerd. I have a tea for every mood. And I’ve done a lot of experimenting with how best to make it. But always using teabags. Until recently, loose leaf tea just … Read More Read More
A Dream Changes Everything A Dream Changes Everything By Megan Cutler | July 1, 2016 | Comments 1 comment Nimble fingers slid between pocket and wallet without the owner taking notice. They moved by matter of inches, yet completed their task within seconds. By the time the owner’s hip collided with the thief’s shoulders, it was too late. The wallet had been firmly stashed in a new pocket, a deep inner pocket located on … Read More Read More
How to Make Imaginary Things Work How to Make Imaginary Things Work By Megan Cutler | June 27, 2016 | Comments 0 Comment We have to learn how things work in order to write about them. But what if we’re trying to write about imaginary things – like magic – or things that haven’t been invented yet? I like to use the same approach for both scenarios; ask all the relevant questions and fill in the blanks. For … Read More Read More
Midnight Air Midnight Air By Megan Cutler | June 24, 2016 | Comments 1 comment Ignoring the gut-clenching fatal drop spread beneath him, Elian planted his foot on the round edge of the skyscraper and leaned further over the abyss. Cool wind caressed his skin. He closed his eyes and let it wash over him. This high, the scents of sweat and garbage thinned, leaving only the iron tang of … Read More Read More
Have You Ever Held a Baby Kangaroo? Have You Ever Held a Baby Kangaroo? By Megan Cutler | June 20, 2016 | Comments 0 Comment You may recognize this photo; it’s been the profile avatar for all my social media for going on two years now. The photo was taken during our first week in new town. Amid the stress of trying to locate and purchase a house, our real estate agent asked if we wanted to hold a baby … Read More Read More
Character Takes Care of Sick Friend Character Takes Care of Sick Friend By Megan Cutler | June 17, 2016 | Comments 2 comments “No, really, you don’t have to stay.” Domerin didn’t have the energy to put his usual tone of command into the statement, but he hoped his tone would do the trick anyway. It didn’t. His daughter’s boyfriend still hovered over his bed, shifting from foot to foot, head hanging as though he’d just been caught … Read More Read More
Don’t Forget Time to Recharge Your Energy Don’t Forget Time to Recharge Your Energy By Megan Cutler | June 13, 2016 | Comments 1 comment I can’t count the number of times I’ve gotten halfway through a sandwich, bowl of soup or cup of coffee before I realized I’ve barely tasted it. I always slow down and try to savor those last few bites or sips. But it’s too late. I’ve already missed enjoying the full experience. We live in … Read More Read More
As If This Was Going to Work As If This Was Going to Work By Megan Cutler | June 10, 2016 | Comments 1 comment He was accustomed to the darkness, to its tranquility. But he didn’t allow himself to be lulled by the light tapping of tree branches against the windows, or the subtle hiss of wind through the chimney. As he waited in the darkness of his familiar living room, he waited for one sound, an inevitable pattern … Read More Read More