Weekend Writing Warriors #136!

Hello, dear readers and warriors! Welcome back! Before I say anything more, I must wish my mother a happy birthday today. She's off on a cruise with my dad, having the adventure of a lifetime, but I can blow kisses and send wishes from afar. Speaking of adventures, let's see how Syd and Garrett are doing....

Here's the blurb from Adventures in Online Dating:  After too many failed relationships, too many shots of tequila, and too many not-so-gentle nudges from her best friend, Sydney Montrose joins an online dating site in hopes of finding THE ONE. During her adventures, she crosses paths with a professional gamer who lives with his parents, a sweet and sarcastic parking enforcement officer, a flirty barista, a mystery man, a touchy-feely former felon, and a clown. Which one will she choose? Well, that's all entirely up to you! 

And here's an excerpt, continuing from where we left off (P.S. This is the last you'll see of Garrett. We'll start a new adventure next week!):

“This is crazy,” she whispered. “I don’t just molest guys in alleys like this.”

            “No?” he asked with a chuckle. “I can honestly say I’ve never been molested in an alley before today, but I quite enjoyed it.”

            “Really?”

            “I mean, I would gladly stay here and let you take advantage of me all night—”

            She practically launched herself at him, but he held her at bay—not an easy task when she put all of her weight behind the attempted assault.

            “Or, we can go and have some dinner, and get to know each other better over food and wine, and once I get you to your house safely, we can be as proper or improper as you’d like.”

            She beamed at him, delighted by his morals, his sense of humor, and the devilishness in his eyes when he’d said the word ‘improper’. “Garrett, I believe this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.” 

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So, as promised, I'll share a bit about my own dating adventure last Sunday. We met up at a public basketball court and shot some hoops while we fired questions back and forth. It didn't get nearly as competitive as I expected, mainly because we were much too distracted by each other. In fact, while we were busy gazing into each other's eyes, two teenagers stole our court and we were forced to take up residence on the corner of a nearby soccer field, where we sat and talked and made googly eyes at each other for THREE hours. There has been a date since. There will be more dates. Hopefully many, many more. This girl is one smitten kitten. Stay tuned for more adventures next week! Have a wonderful day! :)

Weekend Writing Warriors #135!

Hi! Happy Labour Day weekend! Yes, we spell it with an extra U here in Canuckland. We're adventurous like that. Speaking of...let's see what's happening in today's Adventures in Online Dating!

Here's the blurb: After too many failed relationships, too many shots of tequila, and too many not-so-gentle nudges from her best friend, Sydney Montrose joins an online dating site in hopes of finding THE ONE. During her adventures, she crosses paths with a professional gamer who lives with his parents, a sweet and sarcastic parking enforcement officer, a flirty barista, a mystery man, a touchy-feely former felon, and a clown. Which one will she choose? Well, that's all entirely up to you! 

And here's an excerpt, continuing from where we left off:

“You’re really good at this whole dating thing, so I wouldn’t be surprised...not that it’s a bad thing. I’m just not really interested in being one of many, you know?”

            Before she could take another breath, her back hit the wall and his tongue was in her mouth. And his hands—his wonderful, glorious, gifted hands—were all over her. Running up and down her sides, brushing against her breasts, and then cupping them, teasing her nipples into points. She shivered. Her knees buckled. She hadn’t even realized he’d stopped kissing her because her body was still tingling from every exquisite sensation.

            When her eyelids fluttered open, she nearly orgasmed on the spot at the sight of his cocky grin. “Syd,” he said, running his fingers down her cheek, “in case I didn’t make myself clear there, I’m a one woman man.” 

Whew! How's that for a Sunday pick-me-up? ;) Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to visit the other Weekend Writing Warriors!

Well, my friends, I'm going on a hot date today. Literally. I'll be shooting some hoops with a new fella. A little one-on-one in the sun, gettin' our sweat on, being our uber-competitive selves. He asked me to bring my A-game, so I'm planning on it. Either one or both of us will be going home in a stretcher. Stay tuned! :D In the meantime, hope the rest of you enjoy your long weekend and stay cool! B-)

Weekend Writing Warriors #134!

Hiya! Happy Sunday, my friends and fellow warriors! I'm feeling adventurous. How about you? Let's see what's happening with Syd and Garrett in Adventures in Online Dating! 

Here's the blurb: After too many failed relationships, too many shots of tequila, and too many not-so-gentle nudges from her best friend, Sydney Montrose joins an online dating site in hopes of finding THE ONE. During her adventures, she crosses paths with a professional gamer who lives with his parents, a sweet and sarcastic parking enforcement officer, a flirty barista, a mystery man, a touchy-feely former felon, and a clown. Which one will she choose? Well, that's all entirely up to you! 

And here's an excerpt, continuing from where we left off:

            With a quick glance in either direction, she yanked him by the arm and pushed him into the alley between two shops. The wide-eyed, gorgeous man didn't know what hit him until his back hit the brick wall. She wasn't this kind of girl; she wasn't. Her lips latched on to his and she kissed him until he finally responded--every part of him. Then they were both kissing and holy hell, she was moaning so loud.

            When breathing became essential, she pulled away all glossy-eyed and panting. “You’re single too, right?”

            “Hmm?”

            “I mean, you obviously know I am, because of the online dating thing, but what about you? You don’t have a bunch of other women on the side, do you?”

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Well, today I'm off to my final family reunion of the summer. Our immediate family is in charge of 'hosting' the reunion this year, which means we organize and run all the games and events, and give out all the fabulous prizes after we eat the delicious grub. It's so weird, but I always look the most forward to the big bucket of KFC that's always at the centre of the table. It's the one time a year I eat the stuff, and even cold it tastes like a dream. Okay, it tastes kinda meh, but it's tradition! lol. Wishing all of you a wonderful day and week ahead! :)

Weekend Writing Warriors #133!

Hello there, everyone! My, you're looking fresh and appealing. Shall we dive into another Adventure in Online Dating? Okay, let's do it! 

Here's the blurb: After too many failed relationships, too many shots of tequila, and too many not-so-gentle nudges from her best friend, Sydney Montrose joins an online dating site in hopes of finding THE ONE. During her adventures, she crosses paths with a professional gamer who lives with his parents, a sweet and sarcastic parking enforcement officer, a flirty barista, a mystery man, a touchy-feely former felon, and a clown. Which one will she choose? Well, that's all entirely up to you! 

And here's an excerpt, continuing from where we left off: 

In an alternate universe, one where incredible men like Garrett didn’t exist, she’d ask this guy for his name and maybe even his work schedule so she could coincidentally show up during his next shift, but she wasn’t one to tempt fate...or Aphrodite. “You too,” she said.

            She turned back in time to see Garrett slide his phone into his pocket again and shoot her a thumbs up. He closed the distance that separated them in three easy strides. “Ready to go?” he asked, holding out his arm.

            In response, she linked her arm with his and fell into step with him. They could walk to The Empire, as it was only a couple blocks down the street. Garrett tucked her nice and close beside him when they hit the sidewalk, like he was already showing the world that she was his, and she kinda loved it. Their hips rubbed together with every forward movement. He kept smiling down at her, turning her insides into knots--naughty-thought knots--and one naughty thought ruled them all. 

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Naughty-thought knots. *giggles* Ahem, sorry. I just wanted to let all of you know, in case I haven't made it clear yet, that this story I've been sharing every week is something I submitted about a year ago, and my publisher, SilkWords, ended up asking for a steamed up version featuring Charlie the clown and Mystery Man. It's called Online Mating, and it's available now to read if you clicky this linky! The fourth and final installment has been written, just waiting for edits and then the story will be complete! Adventures in Online Dating will most likely never be officially published, but then again, who knows? I love how much you're all enjoying it, and I hope you continue to tune in each week. :) Now that I've yapped your ears off, have a fabulous day!  

Weekend Writing Warriors #132!

Howdy, y'all! I'm in Little Rock, Arkansas, and that's how people talk here. Or something. Anywho, more on that later. For now, how about some more Adventures in Online Dating! 

Here's the blurb: After too many failed relationships, too many shots of tequila, and too many not-so-gentle nudges from her best friend, Sydney Montrose joins an online dating site in hopes of finding THE ONE. During her adventures, she crosses paths with a professional gamer who lives with his parents, a sweet and sarcastic parking enforcement officer, a flirty barista, a mystery man, a touchy-feely former felon, and a clown. Which one will she choose? Well, that's all entirely up to you! 

And here's an excerpt, continuing from where we left off: 
He stood and she marveled at how perfectly unrumpled he was. Her eyes were on his lower half as he retrieved the cell phone from his pocket. He took several steps away to make the call without disturbing her or other patrons. 

            “Guess things worked out, huh?”

            She jumped at the sound of another man’s voice and spun on her chair, only to come face to abdomen with the super-cute barista from earlier. The one who’d told her she looked great before her date with Jackass Joe. “Better than I expected.”

            His cobalt-blue eyes shone as he smiled. “I’m so glad. Have a nice night.” 

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So I've spent the last four days in the fabulous state of Arkansas, hangin' with my bestie, Miss Maggie Wells, having the most delightfully wonderful vacation. Here are some highlights: Peanut butter pie at Three Sam's BBQ, cardboard sledding at the Clinton Presidential Library, Willy D's dueling pianos, frozen spoonfuls of Nutella and Jif salted caramel spread, shakes, Trainwreck at the theatre, Wii gaming, movies at the Wells' estate, Big Bopper sundaes, etc, etc, etc. I can't tell you how much fun I've had! It's been such a blast, but, sadly, I must leave today and return to my arctic tundra country. Thanks to Mags and her hubby and the state of Arkansas for being so freakin' awesome! Hope to come back again someday soon! As for the rest of you, may your week ahead be as spectacular as my weekend! :)

Weekend Writing Warriors #131!

Hey, hi, hello! Happy Sunday! Ready for more Adventures in Online Dating? Well, I've got a special delivery just for you!

Here's the blurb: After too many failed relationships, too many shots of tequila, and too many not-so-gentle nudges from her best friend, Sydney Montrose joins an online dating site in hopes of finding THE ONE. During her adventures, she crosses paths with a professional gamer who lives with his parents, a sweet and sarcastic parking enforcement officer, a flirty barista, a mystery man, a touchy-feely former felon, and a clown. Which one will she choose? Well, that's all entirely up to you! 

And here's an excerpt, continuing from where we left off: 

“And the last one--the million dollar question?”

            “Maybe you could help me solve that mystery over dinner. I love The Empire, by the way.”

            Garrett’s answering grin nearly stole her breath. “You hungry now, Sydney? I know the maître d' at The Empire, and I could get us a table.”

            “Starving.” She wet her lips with the tip of her tongue. The subtle gesture drew his eyes to her lips like a moth to a flame.

            “Let me make a quick phone call then and we’ll head on over.” 


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So, I'm officially moved in to my new digs! You guys, the move was pure hell. I literally moved across the street, and you'd think it would have been a piece of cake, but, like, everything took soooo much longer than expected, and the process ended up taking two days instead of one, but it's done, thank the Lord and my incredible, patient parents. 

Oh, and about the hot guy who I'd hoped would help me with the heavy lifting? Let me just say that, since moving into my new place (which I love!!!), I have met an extraordinary number of cute guys. In fact, it's possible that I made out with a magician last night. Not quite a clown, but close, right? :D Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead! 

Weekend Writing Warriors #130!

Hello, everyone out there! Happy Sunday! I'll be sharing more from Adventures in Online Dating today, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Here's the blurb: After too many failed relationships, too many shots of tequila, and too many not-so-gentle nudges from her best friend, Sydney Montrose joins an online dating site in hopes of finding THE ONE. During her adventures, she crosses paths with a professional gamer who lives with his parents, a sweet and sarcastic parking enforcement officer, a flirty barista, a mystery man, a touchy-feely former felon, and a clown. Which one will she choose? Well, that's all entirely up to you! 

And here's an excerpt, continuing from where we left off:

“And while they make one hell of a cup of coffee here, a woman as gorgeous as you needs to be shown off. So I’d take you to my favorite place up the street, The Empire, and ask you dozens of questions because I want to know everything about you: where you work, what makes you laugh, what makes you tick, and how you can possibly be single.”

            Her hands were shaking—hell, her entire body was trembling with arousal and a tiny hint of fear. How could this man have such an effect on her? She fumbled for her mug and drained her cappuccino in one long gulp. Like it wasn’t enough that he mentioned the restaurant she adored most in the city. No man, not even the men she’d dated in the past or had long-term relationships with, had ever made her feel so much with mere words and compliments. “I’m a professional piano player. Witty conversations, getting tickled, jumping in rain puddles after a storm—just a few things that make me laugh. Music...music makes me tick.”

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Well, my friends, I'm writing this post on Thursday night, knowing that the big MD is coming...Moving Day. Dun, dun, dun! Now that it's Sunday (at least it will be when you read this), I'm really hoping the move on Saturday went well. That a sexy, bare-chested man helped me with the heavy lifting, and said sexy, bare-chested man gave me his digits before he left. No, wait. I hope he helped me christen my new bachelorette pad first. *nods* Actually, I hope my parents left, and THEN he helped me christen the place. :D I'll make the rounds once I get settled in. Till then, have a wonderful day/week ahead!