Weekend Writing Warriors #161!

Hiya, friends! Welcome back! We'll just jump right into another excerpt from Adventures in Online Dating, so hold on for 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: 

“Uh, thanks, I think.”

            He chuckled. “Well, ya know, ya don’t see a lot of folks of the female persuasion when you’re on the inside, but you make being a free man feel pretty damn good.”

            Jesus. Did that mean what she thought it meant? “You mean ‘free’ as in single…right?” Please, God, let me be right, or let me be carrying some pepper spray…

            “’Course I’m single.”

            Her held breath came out in a whoosh.

            “Surprisingly, most chicks don’t find a guy with a criminal record appealing anymore.” 

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I spent a wonderful day yesterday with the BF, hiking through the hills of Gatineau Park, Quebec. It was such a beautiful, sunshiny day, and we had a wonderful time, though I think 10 km was a tad ambitious. It might be the reason why I'm having trouble getting out of bed this morning. However, it was totally worth it in order to earn the giant pizza we shared for dinner...followed by a giant chocolate bar. :D Have a wonderful week, all! 

Weekend Writing Warriors #160!

Greetings, friends and warriors! Welcome back! I'll be sharing a few final excerpts from Adventures in Online Dating, so enjoy 'em while they last!

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:

“C’mon,” he said, his hand still on her arm. “We’ll grab a seat at the corner table. It’s more private.”

            She obediently did as he said, wondering just how bold and blunt the man would be in a more secluded setting. Sydney took a seat, expecting him to sit across from her like most guys would do on a first date. But not this guy. Instead, he dragged his chair to within inches of hers, crowding her in a way that strangely felt more inviting than invasive.

            “Hey, you know what?” he asked as he tucked a tendril of hair behind her ear. “You are the sexiest woman I’ve seen in thirteen years.”

            How...specific. 

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Last Sunday I had the pleasure of attending my baby nephew's first birthday party, during which time I witnessed enough baby hugs to make my ovaries burst. Cuteness overload! Also, since there were so many babies on the premises, it was essentially a germ factory. I'm surprised I only managed to catch a cold once the festivities concluded, but it was worth it just to be there to help my sweet boy celebrate being on this Earth for a whole year. Besides the cold, I'm feeling much better these days, both emotionally and physically. Again, I can't thank you all enough for the support you've given me these past several weeks. I finally have a Sunday off so I'll be making the rounds today! Wishing everyone a fantastic week ahead! :)

Weekend Writing Warriors #159!

Hello, my dear friends. Thanks again for all the support you've shown me during these difficult weeks. You're a fabulous group of people and I'm grateful to know you. :) Here's more from Adventures in Online Dating!

But first, le 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: 

“Hey, pretty lady,” he said in a husky voice. A voice that was a perfect freakin’ match for his body. Sexy texts were one thing, but until you officially met a guy, there was no telling what he’d sound like. Collin’s voice was like foreplay. It made her knees weak and her toes tingle. And he called her pretty, and he was rubbing her upper arm with his strong, manly hand. And she hadn’t said a thing in response.

            “Huh—iii. Hi. Hey, Collin.” 

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I'm sad to report that we lost another member of our family. My sweet great-uncle Jack, who was a wonderfully kind, generous, intelligent, and creative man. The funeral was yesterday, at the same place we had my mom's funeral, and they used the same minister too. She did such a fantastic job for us the last time, so we had to get her again. It was comforting seeing her, as well as many of my relatives. Although Jack lived a long (91 years) and glorious life, he died unexpectedly in a car accident, and this serves as yet another reminder of how precious each and every day is. I wish you all a safe, happy, and healthy week, my friends. xo