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Upcoming:
What's Rebecca Up To?
Rebecca currently has two upcoming works: Her fantasy novel - "Skilled Beings," and a collection of poetry - "Red & Violet: Colors That Run."
Skilled Beings: Synopsis
Holly is a spirited and stealthy 12-year-old girl. She is a daughter, a sister, and a friend. Her pet dragon, Louisa, is a faithful sidekick who sits upon her shoulder. But there's one part of Holly that truly defines her and sets her apart from the other kids - she is a skilled archer.
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When Holly is called upon by the Empress of Anvia, she learns that the town called "The Palms" is being attacked by a ruthless group - "The Groundhogs." By order of the Empress, Holly must take this journey on her own to defeat The Groundhogs.
While on her journey, Holly will travel through a magical wood that boasts bioluminescent butterflies, an unknown spirit, and an unexpected friend.
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Through mishaps and mystery, Holly must gain the courage to save The Palms, Anvia, and herself.
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Excerpt:
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"I thought I would have seen the ocean by now, or at least smelled the salt in the air or heard the waves crashing. I don’t smell or hear any such thing. During the day, the bird's tweet and sing, accompanying me with song. As I follow the map the Empress gave me, I realize how much further I get from home. It must be about noon right now. I’m stopped for lunch. I only slept for four hours last night – waking before the sun even had a chance to greet me. Louisa is playing with a doe she found in a clearing beyond the trees.
I just heard something wrestling in the bushes – must go now."
Red & Violet: Colors That Run
Rebecca's poetry collection focuses on life and loss; love and pain; all the pieces of being human. With some written in prose, some written in classical form, and some that were just ideas in her notebook, Rebecca's poetry is a sensual look at life. Through anxiety, depression, grief, romance, and happiness - "Red & Violet: Colors That Run" is truly a collection worth keeping on your nightstand.
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Excerpt:
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"Roses are red
but if violets
are blue then
why are they
called violets and
who decided that
milk was milky?"
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- From the poem "Red and Violet" by R.B. Lee