Excerpts & Scene Summaries:
Sometimes a scene ends up exactly as you planned. Other times things can go a little…sideways. Here is a look at some of the summaries I prepared before actually writing a scene, as well as some finished scenes from my stories. Not all of them ended up as planned, but hopefully they’re still fun to read!
Scions of the Sphinx, Ch 4
Chapter 4 of Scions of the Sphinx is now live on Wattpad.com. This chapter marks our first look at the main antagonist, Mu'at. Bobby doesn't know it yet, but this strange man with the black eye-patch is the man responsible for his missing parents. Catch up on previous...
Scions of the Sphinx, Ch 3.2
Here is the second part of chapter three, Scions of the Sphinx. This scene is special because it marks the start of Bobby and Jinx's next great adventure. An empty house and postcard of the Great Sphinx at Giza are the only clues to the whereabouts of Bobby's parents....
Scions of the Sphinx, Ch 3.1
This is the first part of chapter 3, Scions of the Sphinx. In this scene, Bobby is coming home to check on his parents after being away for several months. The transition is both real and metaphorical, as it symbolizes the changes he has undergone in the past two...
Scions of the Sphinx, Ch 2.3
Here is the last part of chapter two, Scions of the Sphinx. I like this scene because it shows not only Bobby's interest in tracking down the girl from his visions, but also the start of Jinx's fledgling relationship with Ana. Don't forget to check out earlier...
Scions of the Sphinx, Ch 2.2
Here is the second part of chapter two, Scions of the Sphinx. I hope you like it. Feel free to post comments and don't forget to check out the previous posts at RScottBoyer.com/blog Jinx noticed it before Bobby did. Waving a hand before his face, Jinx scrunched up his...
Scions of the Sphinx, Ch 2.1
Scions of the Sphinx, Chapter 2.1 For a while, they simply meandered through the forest. Chief occasionally paused to inspect a bush or flower, but mostly they simply strolled among the trees. They finally stopped at a giant gnarled oak on the outskirts of the grove...
Scions of the Sphinx, Ch 1.2
Here's the second installment in my third Bobby Ether adventure, Scions of the Sphinx: Chapter 1, Part 2 Bobby grinned as he walked into the underground warren he shared with his friends. The savory smell of dinner hung heavy in the air. Passing quickly through the...
Book Three – Scions of the Sphinx
As many of my readers know, the third book in my Bobby Ether YA series was finished several years ago. However, due to general market conditions as well as sales status of the first two books, it's highly unlikely that book three will get published… at least not...
Silver Dagger Book Tour
SIlver Dagger Book Tours is currently hosting a virtual book tour for my new young adult fantasy, Temple of Eternity. They are giving away a $75 gift cards as well as excerpts and the video trailer. Everyday, the tour is hosted by a different blogger and site, who...
Sunday Morning Reading
Good morning and happy Sunday! Time for some good ole Sunday morning reading. Check out these reviews for my new young adult fantasy, Temple of Eternity. “Bobby Ether has the ability to gain the same popularity as Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson.” —Pacific Book Review...