{"id":452,"date":"2012-09-06T09:07:05","date_gmt":"2012-09-06T14:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rachelhorwitz.com\/blog\/?p=452"},"modified":"2012-09-06T09:07:05","modified_gmt":"2012-09-06T14:07:05","slug":"ruth-e-parlours-earth-angel-blog-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rachelhorwitz.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/06\/ruth-e-parlours-earth-angel-blog-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruth E Parlour’s Earth Angel Blog Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Ruth<\/a> is another incredible supporter who I can always count on to comment on my blog or offer encourgement via twitter and guess what? Now her indepedently published book, Earth Angel, is ready for release! She’s stopped her on my blog with a beautiful snipit:<\/p>\n

\u2018You know, there\u2019s a young girl very distraught after you broke her nose,\u2019 said a voice from the shadows. Gabrielle and Oz stopped as the tall, blond watchman emerged from someone\u2019s doorway.<\/p>\n

\u2018She tried to steal from me,\u2019 Gabrielle retorted innocently.<\/p>\n

\u2018So that\u2019s why you\u2019re<\/em> running?\u2019 The watchman raised his eyebrows as he examined Gabrielle; searching for a weapon. She noticed his stare and glared back.<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019re just in a hurry to get home,\u2019 Oz announced, the lie tumbled out his mouth like a schoolboy, as nonchalant as the truth.<\/p>\n

\u2018Looks like you\u2019ve been through a war,\u2019 said the watchman. His tone was sociable but obviously forced. Gabrielle knew she looked starved and scarred. She shrugged, deciding she would fight the man if she had to. The watchman\u2019s gaze fell upon her gemstone pendant. She watched as his eyes widened and confusion clouded his face. Angels wear pendants like that<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Gabrielle stood strong and tense like a loaded bow. Oz knew that expression, it was the pre-emptive I\u2019m-going-to-hurt-someone glare.<\/p>\n

The watchman stood forward.<\/p>\n

\u2018Both of you are coming to the command post with me,\u2019 he said, regaining his composure.<\/p>\n

Like a hare Oz split down the street.<\/p>\n

\u2018Hey\u2026!\u2019 the guard cried, jolting into action. His attention diverted away from Gabrielle, which was his first mistake.<\/p>\n

With a well-aimed lunge Gabrielle crashed low into the watchman, throwing his already unstable balance. She whisked the blade from his boot and pressed the cold steel under his chin. The watchman, stooped from his stumble, froze as Gabrielle pushed him against the wall, the blade cut down on his skin.<\/p>\n

\u2018Going to kill me?\u2019 He asked, blue eyes fixed on her.<\/p>\n

\u2018If I have to,\u2019 she growled. \u2018Give me your sword.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018What?\u2019 he asked but she replied with more pressure on the knife. \u2018Fine, here.\u2019 He slowly slid the long sword from its scabbard around his belt and presented the hilt to Gabrielle. When her eyes looked down he pushed forward, grabbing the hilt of his sword, the blade slipped from his throat drawing a red line. The forgotten knife clattered to the floor but Gabrielle had hold of the sword and she pulled back, stretching the man\u2019s reach into her centre as she twisted her hands so the blade pointed up. It narrowly missed the watchman but forced him to let go. Gabrielle swung the sword low at his legs. He tried to dodge but the blade neatly sliced his shin and with a cry he fell to the floor clutching the wound as hot blood began to flow. She wouldn\u2019t kill him, not on her first day of freedom. She left and sprinted after Oz, the watchman\u2019s sword still clasped tightly in her hands.<\/p>\n

\u2018Help!\u2019 the man cried, curled on the cold floor. \u2018Alert the watch!\u2019 he yelled, voice breaking. But no one was around in this dark little street, and no one chose to hear him.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"<\/a>Her beautiful prose and imagery really grab you in this action-packaged passage. If you’re\u00a0interested in reading Earth Angel, leave a comment here or contact me on twitter and if you’re the first person, you’ll get a promotional code to enjoy this adventure on Smashwords\u00a0for free!<\/p>\n

Ruth was born in North Yorkshire and grew up in country Durham, North East England.\u00a0She is\u00a0a fantasy writer for young adults and occasionally write short stories. She is currently studying a masters degree in digital arts and design at Teesside after obtaining her\u00a0BA in interior design.<\/p>\n

She especially\u00a0love bunnies, and has\u00a0a cheeky lop called Bandit and one day hopes to be a fosterer for unwanted bunnies.<\/p>\n

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To purchase your copy of Earth Angel, here’s where it is available:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Amazon UK<\/a>\u00a0 ~ Amazon US<\/a>\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Smashwords<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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