Gravemound by Kim Fielding (best books to read for self improvement TXT) 📗

Somboon up-to-date on the small but important details of his life. He and Kendo had finished adding a roof and door to the brewery, so that was set for the winter. It had taken longer than it should have because Kendo tended to wield all tools as if they were swords. Now Kendo was talking about expanding their house. Although most of the villagers were doing the same with their newfound wealth, Phin preferred the hut’s current coziness. He and Kendo argued good-naturedly about it, cuddled up cozily in bed after their lovemaking sessions. Phineas patted the gravemound fondly. “Kendo’s as stubborn as you were. He’ll probably win in the end.”

After sitting quietly for a time and letting the sun warm his face, Phin roused himself with a little shake. “I have to head back home. Kendo’s showing me how to preserve the last of our vegetables. He hasn’t done it in years, so he’s kind of excited. But we’ll be back soon for another visit.” He patted the mound once more, straightened a stone or two, and stood. “I’ll always miss you, Somboon. I’m so happy to have found my home—and I’m glad you’re nearby.”

Phineas smiled as he began to jog back to the cottage. The rosy dawn had morphed into a golden sky.

It was going to be a beautiful day.

Acknowledgments

Many thanks to my good friend J. Scott Coatsworth, who provided the inspiration and the cover for this story, and who’s an all-around wonderful human being.

About the Author

Kim Fielding is very pleased every time someone calls her eclectic. A Lambda Award finalist and two-time Foreword INDIE finalist, she has migrated back and forth across the western two-thirds of the United States and currently lives in California, where she long ago ran out of bookshelf space. She’s a university professor who dreams of being able to travel and write full time. She also dreams of having two daughters who fully appreciate her, a husband who isn’t obsessed with football, and a house that cleans itself. Some dreams are more easily obtained than others.

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