Random Excerpt(I Run to you) BOTR Book 2
Copyright 2010. Eve Asbury
"I want to ask you something,” he murmured low. "But I don’t want to, until you’ve been here awhile and settled in. "
She raked her teeth over her lip. "You mean, after I run into Coy Coburn again?”
"Yes.” His hand came up. His fingertips rested at the corner of her lips. "If I asked you why you finally came back, you’d give me all sorts of answers. But I don’t think you’ll ever know the important ones—until you answer that one for yourself.”
"So everyone assumes.” Her flippant tone fell flat.
When he dropped his hand, yet didn’t move. She glanced away and attempted, "I saw him on TV. He played pro ball. It’s not like I’m—"
"Brook,” his tone was soft. "You didn’t date anyone in seven years.”
"That’s—not true.” Her voice was weak. "I went out.”
"Sure. Okay.”
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I actually got up early so I could read over the 200 pages before I pick up writing on the MS this evening (I'm so not a morning person) I had some plot ideas while I was away from it, that would make some of the minor characters more interesting in the next books, too. I hope I can weave them in very 3D and keep it interesting for readers. I like the guys and I think they're hot/interesting now, but giving them a (risk) type of thing and getting them more tangled with the females in the story, will allow me to go in different directions with their books (hopefully) lol, We'll give it the best shot and see how it goes.
Gah! I also realized everything is coming due, my RWA membership fees, my domain names (websites) and other stuff. I gotta get on the ball and renew ... >> full
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Stopped writing at page 100 last night. I would have gotten further but I had to tweek/tweak a couple of scenes, lol. I'll write a few hours today and leave it, see how it reads. First books (big ST's) are always difficult, trying to establish your main characters, make them distinct (when there is a lot of them) and (show) their angst, motivation, whatever. I know it's just a first draft, but really, once I start, the character determines the plot (their background, their agenda, and conflicts.
I like it when I get the first part down without any head banging, because then, I can focus on my two or 3 main for the first book, and get on with the story. So far so good.
Back to work. Happy reading, all.
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I've gotten a few hours of good writing in already, on the new stuff. It's sooo much nicer out with the rain. Although I'm sorry half my state is flooding--we--in this area, have fried most of the summer. It makes it easier for me anyway, to go out during the lulls and walk around the lawn, feed the birds, gather my thoughts. whereas before I would sweat buckets and couldn't breathe. I heard it was going to get back into the 90's soon.....ugh. I write a lot in fall and winter. I'm more than ready for it to get here, lol.
Happy reading. D
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How to write a short story (This is a good one for young student writers)
Use one pov at a time. Some writers get by with head hop, but they're skilled enough and know the rules before they break them. You have to (be in control) of your characters and your story. You keep control of who says what and when. That will help you get your plot down and let your characters say and show what you need them to.
I want to offer this bit of advice too, until you develop a sense of the craft and full box of writer's tools, write with words (natural) to you. Use your words. If you use a lot of slang, hold back on that some. But if you're young teen writer, don't try to write too formal and ... >> full
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