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!

35 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

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

Elizabeth Seckman said...

What an awesome intro!!

Unknown said...

*shakes fist at Monday*

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

David P. King said...

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

D.G. Hudson said...

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

Johanna Garth said...

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

Michael Offutt, Phantom Reader said...

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

Hart Johnson said...

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

DEZMOND said...

your morning walks sure are exciting, Mikey :PPP

Crystal Collier said...

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

Carrie Butler said...

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

Laura Eno said...

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

shelly said...

Very awesome! That was some great chocolate writing.

Hugs and chocolate,
Shelly

Unknown said...

How cool. Did you really meet the Ninja!?

L. Diane Wolfe said...

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

Rebecca Green Gasper said...

Great intro! :) what fun!

Natalie Aguirre said...

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

Kathryn Neff Perry, PhD, MA, LMHC said...

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

mooderino said...

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

mood

dolorah said...

I want a ride!

......dhole

Mark Means said...

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

VR Barkowski said...

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

~VR Barkowski

PK HREZO said...

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

mshatch said...

lol - that was great, Michael.

Unknown said...

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!

Stina said...

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

Heather said...

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

LTM said...

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

Love this, BB~ <3

Shell Flower said...

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

Michelle Wallace said...

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

Misha Gerrick said...

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

Suzi said...

That was definitely the coolest cover reveal ever!

shelly said...

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

Hugs and chocolate,
Shelly

Unknown said...

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. :)

Morgan said...

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?