Inspiration

Bald is beautiful!

Working through my notes and pinterest board on my latest work in progress, has me looking forward to certain scenes more than others. I will say that I got the idea for this book from a call in to the radio station I listen to all the time. It was the husband's words that inspired Beau and Amelia's story. I hope to capture just some of beautiful love story.

Flashback Scene

After outlining my new book, I couldn't wait to write this scene. This is one of the many flashback scenes for Amelia and Beau. My new book will feature their early relationship through flashbacks. It will be very different, but I can't wait to share their journey with you. I hope you enjoy part of their first meeting.

“Come on, you really do need to see the nurse,” she said wrapping her arm around his waist. “I’ll grab a note from the nurse explaining why I’m late.”
“Fine..., if it will make you feel better,” he said as they walked down the hallway. “Are you free Saturday night?”
“Are you asking me on a date?”
“Yeah, I would ask you out for Friday night, but I’m busy as you already know,” he said.
She smiled and shook her head. “I think you may need a brain scan or something. I think you have a concussion.”
“What makes you say that?”
“You’re asking out the girl who made your nose bleed,” she said. “I’m sure your street cred will suffer if anyone found out.”
“I think I can handle a dip on my cred,” he said before laughing. “And, I don’t have a concussion. I know that those feel like.”
“I’m sure you do,” she said as she remembered the hit he took last year that sent him to the hospital.

 

Outlining Book 8

Motto for Beau and Amelia

Lyrics

We may shine, we may shatter.

Lyrics

You're just a lost boy, with your head up in the clouds
You're just a lost boy, never keep your feet on the ground

This song has been on repeat for a certain scene for my new book. Diving deeper into Amelia and Beau's journey.

Change

So the book I'm supposing to be writing Diamond Dirt is pushed to the back burner. There is another story that is taking over. Two characters are begging for their story to be told. Here is a brief summary. Be on the lookout in the coming months for more sneak peeks and a publishing date.

Beau and Amelia are facing a difficult time in their lives. Can their love for each other shine through the darkness?

Flashback Friday

"Maggie, do you have a black eye?" Cody asked, looking closer. "Who hit you?"
"Nobody hit me," Maggie answered, looking at Matt.
"Matt?" Cody asked, getting angry. 
The little red-haired girl may not be his daughter, but she was close enough that he was concerned. Five months ago, he was the one to find her in the massacre of the elementary school shooting. He was in a panic when he couldn't find her among the living. After several minutes, he finally heard her. Those images and the feeling of panic still caused him nightmares.
"Cody, calm down," Matt said. "No one hit her. Maggie, why don't you tell Uncle Cody why you have a black eye."
"Okay," Maggie said putting her hands in her lap and looking down at the table. "I was practicing with my bow and arrows in the backyard and one didn't go the right way."
"Oh, baby," Cody murmured. "I'll have to teach you how to fire an arrow."
"No," Matt groaned. "I don't need to spend money on bow arrows. I also don't need any more bruises because of your bow."
"Don't listen to your daddy," Cody whispered. "I have plenty of arrows."
"Maggie, princesses do not use a bow," Matt commented.
"Says who?" April asked as she refilled their glasses and set his and Maggie's food on the table.

I couldn't resist sharing this scene from Falling for Cody. If you haven't had a chance to read Cody and April's story, you can purchase it on most platforms as well as hardback and paperback. Happy Friday!