Look, it’s me doing two updates in a row! Wow! 🙂
I just finished writing over 1000 words on my WIP at lunch. I wrote a couple of really good scenes. If I can keep this up, I think I’ll get my writing mojo back. I need to get back in my rhythm because I have big plans for next year. Of course, they might seem small to you if you’re a very prolific writer, but for someone who works full time plus edits for clients, I think plans for three books next year is pretty good.
I need to start posting on my blog more. I used to post frequently and got lots of comments. I only got two comments on my last ROW80 post, and neither of them were from fellow ROW80ers. 😦 I just feel like if a person posts more and tries to make the posts more interesting, there will be more comments. I really miss interacting with people on my blog. Facebook is different. Blogs are like one’s own personal space. It’s like home, you know? I’m going to try to do better!
I don’t usually do this, but I’m going to share a little snippet from my WIP, Keeper of His Soul (sequel to Soul of a Vampire) Keep in mind, Jan is a witch, so it isn’t as stupid as it seems for her to get out of her car. LOL
Suddenly, the rider shot ahead then turned so he was across the road. She slammed on her brakes, and her seatbelt snapped tight across her chest. She gasped at the sudden pressure then took in a deep breath as the belt relaxed.
Jan watched warily as the rider dismounted the bike and came toward her car. She opened the door and stepped out quickly, feeling that she would have a better advantage if she stood her ground instead of cowering in the car.
As the leather clad rider came closer, she felt something…familiar. But, no, she couldn’t possibly know this man. He stopped in front of her but remained silent. In the darkness, she could only make out long hair and a large, muscular build. The sense of familiarity still nagged at her mind.
Then he spoke. “I found you.”
His voice was barely above a whisper, and a chill went down her spine. She wasn’t sure it was fear. Maybe partly, but also something else.
“Who..who are you?”
Ignoring her question, he said, “I’ve been searching for you.”
He stepped closer, and Jan found herself unable to move. She was mesmerized by his voice, his masculine scent, and now that she could see them, his dark eyes. He moved even closer, until their bodies were almost touching. Then she knew. It was him, the one she’d been searching for.
“How did you find me?” she asked in a trembling voice.
“You called to me.”
“What’s your name?” she asked.
Still looking into her eyes, he said, “Jude.”
“I have something that belongs to you, Jude.”
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What a place to end things, Lauralynn! 🙂
Looks like you are definitely on a roll, judging by that intriguing scene.Writing mojo, indeed!
I had no idea what ROW80 was and Googled it. Now I understand the updates you do *palmforehead*
I’ve been neglectful of my blog lately, too, but am trying to get back into the swing of things. I’m hardly ever on Facebook, but I do agree with you about your blog being your own personal space and how it’s nice to interact with others there. Congrats on your two updates in a row AND giving your muse wing!
I had to end it there or it would give something away. LOL.
I thought you knew what ROW80 was. Kait Nolan started it a few years ago because NaNoWriMo was so hard for people to do. This writing challenge actually works for people who have a life. I’ve been with it from the beginning.
You always have a lot of comments on your blog. I want to have that again. I miss the interaction. And it’s funny how topics you think will get a lot of comments don’t and the ones you don’t think will get a lot of comments do.
Nope, never heard of ROW80 before, but I’m still learning a lot about writing and the various groups out there. You’re so right about the things you think will get comments and those you don’t and then the reverse happens. I’ve seen it lots of times on my blog, LOL, but I am so thankful for the friends who drop in and comment. And it’s helped me meet great new writers and friends…like you! You need to do a guest/promo spot on blog at some point whenever you’re ready. You are always welcome! 🙂
Funny you should mention a guest spot. I’ve been wanting to ask you, but I was kind of nervous about asking…. 🙂
OMG, no way! Email me at maeclair (at) maeclair (dot) com and we’ll work out the details. I would love to have you visit!
I feel like I get to know people better through the blogs. Don’t know why that is. 🙂
Nice snippet. It makes me curious what she has for him. I look forward to finding out.
Blogs seem more intimate than Facebook.
Yeah, I figured people would look at the end of the snippet and go “What?” LOL
Hi Lauralynn. Yes…I still live on planet earth. 🙂 I always read your blog posts even though I haven’t commented in what seems like decades! I hope you’re doing well. 1000 words at lunch—are you kidding me? =^..^= You are a writing goddess! I wish I still had that drive to ply my fiction craft. Life is just too crazy these days to even think about it. But, I do get inspiration from reading about your progress and constant creativity. You show that it can be done even with a full time job and life’s other curve balls!
Michelle! Hi! This is the first time in a while that I’ve really gotten back into my WIP. I wrote 1000 words today, too. Actually EXACTLY 1000, which I thought was weird. LOL
Life is crazy for me, too. But I’m determined to stop letting it keep me from writing. So…are you still working you know where? 🙂