Cyndi FribergAward-Winnng Author of Paranormal Romance

Tears of the Dragon is officially coming soon!

What that means for you is a sneak peek at the novel!

An Excerpt From: TEARS OF THE DRAGON

Copyright © CYNDI FRIBERG, 2010

All Rights Reserved, Ellora’s Cave Publishing, Inc.

He emerged from the darkness like a specter, moonlight glistening off his chain mail and the massive black horse beneath him. His hand rested upon the hilt of the lethal-looking sword strapped to his side. The gesture should not have been so intimidating, given the distance separating them, but Lady Rowena of Pendragon trembled all the same.

“If you persist in this foolishness, I will lay siege to your castle,” the dark knight called out in strong, articulate Norman French.

Rowena squared her shoulders and pressed her hands against the stone ledge of the battlement. She had been summoned to the forward tower some moments before by the frantic urging of one of her castle guards. One would think Satan himself had appeared at her drawbridge, not this one knight with a handful of men.

“Pendragon Castle has never succumbed to a siege, and many have tried. You don’t frighten me!”

“I don’t want your fear, my lady. I want your cooperation. Storming your defenses will give me no pleasure, but I’ve orders from—”

“I understand your orders,” she interrupted. “It’s your misfortune that your needs are incompatible with mine. I cannot leave Pendragon Castle at this time.”

“Milady.”

Rowena glared impatiently at Farrell, her steward. He stood behind her, his expression a potent mixture of anxiety and fear. She couldn’t fathom what had him so distraught, but she stopped his interruption with an upraised hand.

“Lower the drawbridge, so we can discuss this like civilized people,” the dark knight tried again.

“There is nothing to discuss. You’ve requested that I accompany you on some fool’s errand, and I’ve refused. That is the end of it.”

“Milady,” Farrell repeated more urgently. “You should—”

“I should what? Allow myself to be duped by one of Edwin’s tricks?”

“Lady Rowena!” The stranger’s bellow demanded her attention. “The night is chill, and I am weary of your stubbornness. Lower the bridge!”

“If I allow you in, you will only have to leave come first light. I am not going anywhere with you.” Though shaken inside, she did her best to sound assertive. Edwin had tried all manner of intimidation over the past few weeks, but this felt different somehow.

“You will accompany me regardless of your preference. If I must, I shall complete my mission with you bound and gagged over the back of my horse. Now open or pay the price!”

Rowena didn’t respond well to ultimatums. “Seek shelter in the village and be off my land by Prime!”

For more information about the book, or to read the entire excerpt, click HERE.

I added a count down timer to the side bar, so I/we can watch TEARS OF THE DRAGON approach. Just over a month now. Yeah!

This book is really special and I can’t wait to share it with you.

This one doesn’t sparkle, but at least you can see his face.

I just received the cover for TEARS OF THE DRAGON and I’m thrilled with how it came out. The book is scheduled to release March 25th. I can’t wait!

And if you don’t celebrate Christmas, please enjoy the view!

I have good news, sort of. I finally have a release date for TEARS OF THE DRAGON! Unfortunately, the date is March 25th. *sigh*

I was hoping for something sooner, but at least we can start counting down.

I can’t believe Christmas is next week! Where did December go?

RomantiCon was a blast! My hubby and I drove all the way from Denver, so we took turns choosing the CDs. There wasn’t much to see until we reached Ohio. Lots of farmland and massive windmills. But Ohio was beautiful. We don’t have trees like these in Colorado.

Anyway, the conference was really busy, lots of people to meet and things to do. The workshops were lively and informative. The highlight for me was the Book Fair on Sunday afternoon. And of course the Cavemen… (That is not me in the middle, though she looks like she’s having fun! Some of the names are posted on Flicker too.)

I was too busy enjoying myself to take pictures. Luckily for you others weren’t as self absorbed. There are some really nice shots on FLICKER.

Dates: October 9-11, 2009
Location: Quality Inn & Suites, 4742 Brecksville Road, Richfield, OH

There will be Author Mania sessions on Saturday. This is an opportunity for readers to chat with authors and have previously purchased books signed. Lots of EC and Cerridwen Press authors will be at this conference. Ellora’s Cavemen too! Click HERE for a list of authors planning to attend.

The Book Fair is on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and it will be open to the public. I’ll be signing my latest print releases at this event as well.

Hope to see you there!

For a complete schedule of the conference click HERE.

I’m one step closer to release with TEARS OF THE DRAGON!  Edits are complete and the manuscipt has been turned in to management. That means I should be getting a release date shortly!  Woo Hoo!

I’ll let you know more when I know more…