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Monday, February 25, 2013

JOURNEYS INTO PLACES UNKNOWN .... WHERE WILL YOURS TAKE YOU? ....

Another Monday ....


An usual storm rolls over the bright azure skies to a gun-metal gray. Winds kick to unregistered mph as thunder cracks. "Damn. Why does it ALWAYS happen? I'm always lulled into a false sense of security. Chicago weather is so frickin' unpredictable."

I continue my journey, skirting the lakefront. Ferocious winds rip through my face and my fingertips freeze and numb. As I reposition my scarf that unraveled and took flight, a flash sparked out of the corner of my eye.

My head snaps. "What the ...." With bulging eyes, my jaw drops and a massive shiny metal monster floats toward the shore. Fire kicks from the rear of the object, catapulting the vessel to eye level. My lids blink feverishly, not fully comprehending the situation.

A clear voice calls out "Hey, Michael. Need a lift?"

Thunderstruck, I see a flash of a smile. As my vision clears the face smiles again and a hand waves.

"It's me .... Come on board, I need your help."

I shake my head, and the letters etched into the side of the vessel register through my memory. "It can't be?" I muttered. I shout over the roaring jets, "ALEX?"

He nods, beaming brighter than the lights on the aircraft. "Let's go. We're needed elsewhere. I'll fill you in on all the details as we streak to our next destination."

A side door opens and a bridge floats towards me. "Yes, Ninja Captain Alex." The smile already carved into my face broadens. I leap onto the bridge and race inside  ...


The JOURNEY continues ...





CassaStorm
http://alexjcavanaugh.blogspot.com/

Release date: September 13th, 2013

TUNE IN TOMORROW for the next exciting segment!
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35 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Michael, that rocks!!! Thanks so much, dude.

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  2. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    What an awesome intro!!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    *shakes fist at Monday*

    Loved this Michael! Very clever way to announce the Ninja Captain's latest. :-)

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  4. David P. KingFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    I love your writing. Seriously. If not now, soon, you're going to be picked up. This is a great way introduce CassaStorm! :)

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  5. D.G. HudsonFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Great way to present a book, Michael. A fantasy trip with the Capt'n.

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  6. Johanna GarthFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Oh my gosh...that was so clever!! What a cool getaway from unpredictable weather! :)

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  7. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Oh that is a fantastic lead into Alex's cover! I can totally see the ninja Captain piloting a spaceship.

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  8. Hart JohnsonFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Oh, fabulous presentation! Nicely done, Michael! And the book cover is great, Alex! Those spidery ships are scary!

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  9. DEZMONDFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    your morning walks sure are exciting, Mikey :PPP

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  10. Crystal CollierFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Hee hee! That was great! Now I really want to hop on board. When will I get picked up?

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  11. Carrie ButlerFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Best introduction ever! I hope Alex picks us all up that way. :)

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  12. Laura EnoFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Awesome way to present Alex's cover! I can imagine him swooping alongside you in a ship. :)

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  13. shellyFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Very awesome! That was some great chocolate writing.

    Hugs and chocolate,
    Shelly

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  14. UnknownFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    How cool. Did you really meet the Ninja!?

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  15. L. Diane WolfeFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    What a wonderful introduction to his book. While you're on board, find that cloning machine.

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  16. Rebecca Green GasperFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Great intro! :) what fun!

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  17. Natalie AguirreFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Very creative. And had me missing living by Lake Michigan.

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  18. Kathryn Neff Perry, PhD, MA, LMHCFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Ok.....Ok...now what TIME tomorrow?
    Loved it!

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  19. mooderinoFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    You and Alex rolling in a spaceship. I love it.

    mood

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  20. dolorahFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    I want a ride!

    ......dhole

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  21. Mark MeansFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Like the opening to a blockbuster movie....that was awesome!

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  22. VR BarkowskiFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Oh, well done, Michael! Love Alex's cover and what a magnificent introduction. Totally hooked me.

    ~VR Barkowski

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  23. PK HREZOFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Ha too cute, Michael! A very nice intro to Alex's book. I'm sure he loved it! See you in Fla soon! :)

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  24. mshatchFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    lol - that was great, Michael.

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  25. UnknownFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    What a great intro! I'd love to come along too for a ride!
    You are getting very, very good at baiting readers. I'm sure Alex is glad. I'm hooked!

    Remind me to let you review my book if I ever get it written and PUBLISHED!

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  26. StinaFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    I love how you did that, Michael. That's the best cover reveal yet! :D

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  27. HeatherFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    LOL! I love this. What a great way to introduce Alex's new book. Which looks fantastic by the way!

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  28. LTMFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    LOL!!! omg--this is AWESOME!! I want to go, y'all come get me! Indy's real, real close! :D

    Love this, BB~ <3

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  29. Shell FlowerFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Whoa! I so hope that really happened. I want to ride in that ship, too.

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  30. Michelle WallaceFebruary 26, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    That sounds so cool!
    I love your writing too! What an original intro to the book!

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  31. Misha GerrickFebruary 26, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Ooh I can't wait for CassaStorm. ^_^

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  32. SuziFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    That was definitely the coolest cover reveal ever!

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  33. shellyFebruary 26, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Wanted you to know that you won a 15 dollar Amazon card from my giveaway.

    Hugs and chocolate,
    Shelly

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  34. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Wow!! I loved this little vignette. I could just hear you about the weather, too. LOL Seriously, this is so imaginative and wonderful, I didn't want it to stop. :)

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  35. MorganFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Ah-hahaha! Oh my gosh. I'm in love with this. Sooooo awesome. Strangely enough, I can totally see this happening. I can see Alex's flash of a smile and your shocked face! Seriously too fun! Man, Michael, you could write Space Opera. Add that to your list of to-do's?

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