Diamonds, Lies, and Alibis excerpt (#nanowrimo)

Was going to send you here to read, but their site has problems crashing during November so you can also read below:

 

The two sat in silence for several moments, enjoying each other’s company and speaking without words. They always had this way of feeling the other’s presence and moods, and tonight was no exception: Ryan was content, Erykah decided. And in that moment, she was too.

“What have you got going on this weekend?” Ryan asked.

“Kylie’s bridal shower,” Erykah said. “We’re at the 2-month point! Thank God.”

“Two months before the wedding? Already?” Ryan asked. “How is she holding up?”

“Well, every day there is a new emergency,” Erykah said. “This week it was the shade of pink of the bridesmaids dresses coming in incorrectly, last week it was the inscription on the rings, next week … who knows … Just glad it’s almost over.”

“Almost over,” Ryan said. “Interesting way to describe something typically considered a new beginning.”

Observations on writing a novel (#nanowrimo)

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My own bucket list

My friend Beth wrote recently about creating a bucket list. She has inspired me to think about my own. What is it that I want to accomplish in my lifetime? 1. Write a novel. 2. Live in New York City. 3. Travel to all of the continents (this is Jeff’s idea actually, but I am on [...]

Am I needy? I need you to tell me.

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Getting ready to write a book #nanowrimo

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Working #nanowrimo titles

Diamonds and Alibis Alibis and Diamonds Dripping Diamonds Diamonds, Lies and Alibis   What do you think?

Just thought of a nanowrimo plot!

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Bring on the drama: I need material

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I will write a novel in 30 days.

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Waiting for November

Thoughts turn to poetry that rhymes and pretty girls that taunt his mind If he waits until he’s ready What if ready doesn’t come A trilogy of thoughts clogs his heart Fifty-thousand words in 30 days A writer’s blocked-up mind can only think of red candles and voices in his head This one-bedroom isn’t big [...]