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Sunday, February 28th, 2010Snippet Saturday – Shopping
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Today’s snippet theme is Shopping. Enjoy.
An snippet from Conquering Jazz…
Jasmine stood outside Reese’s door and wiped her hand down the side of her jeans. She felt nervous, which was silly.
Why are you nervous? You’ve seen him naked. Done the deed more than once. So just go in there, do it again and again, as many times as you can and still walk. Then go home.
Jasmine’s thoughts wandered back to when she had arrived home from work a few hours ago. She had looked across the street to his house, all the lights ablaze. He wasn’t outside, as he usually was before she had started to avoid him. She had felt depressed. Pride had made her go to her own house and refused to knock on his door.
When she had opened her door, she had almost tripped over the box in the entrance. Seeing his sprawling handwriting, she had put her things down and dragged the box further inside, taking it into the living room to open. Setting it on the glass table in the middle of the floor, she had sat down on the plush, coffee-colored carpet.
Realizing she was sitting on the same spot where she’d had sex with Reese, she had gotten heated, then moved so she could think clearly. Pulling off the note, she read it.
To replace the others and a little something for my enjoyment.
Bemused, she opened the box and was shocked to see not just another pair of red lace panties, but an array of sexy lingerie. Taking out each piece, she wondered how he knew what she liked. She knew from the tags that the items were all from her girlfriend Veronica Maddox’s boutique, Intimacies.
Frowning, Jasmine continued to sort through the pieces and recognized they were from the wish list she had at the boutique. Veronica designed sexy, fun lingerie, and kept a profile on each of her clients which listed favorite and wished for items.
Once everything was out of the box except for a specially wrapped smaller box, she realized it was all there–every single thing on her wish list.
Pulling out the cream and purple box with the Intimacies logo on it, she removed the attached card and read it. Seeing Reese’s second note, she breathed a sigh of relief.
It’s still our secret. Veronica wasn’t at the store. I sweet-talked her new assistant into helping me out–anonymously, of course. I couldn’t resist this one item from my own wish list. Wear it for me. See you at nine.
Rereading the card, Jasmine smiled and opened the box. Her breath caught at the beauty of the lingerie. Taking it out, she noted it was lavender. The chemise was made of silk, with tiny details of embroidery in a pale rose color, and trimmed with same color lace. The matching tap pants had the same detail. Also enclosed was a pair of heels in the same pale lavender color. Looking at them, Jasmine had to wonder where he had gotten shoes that color.
Now, shifting on those heels in front of his door, Jasmine shrugged off her uncharacteristic nervousness and rang the doorbell. When he opened the door, his crooked smile made her heart race. His bare chest glistened with a light trace of sweat. She licked her dry lips. The hunger she thought had been appeased the night before roared to life. He held out his hand to her. She took it, curling her fingers around his and letting him pull her into his house–and into his arms.
Copyright © McKenna Jeffries, 2008.
All Rights Reserved, Liquid Silver Books.
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The Rainy Day Melody
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010This season has been a roller coaster of weather all over. The season has had some really warm days then it plunges into slightly cold, colder, and coldest. Also there has been the rain. Dressing appropriately for the weather has been a challenge. On day it is warm people start to loosen up and walk around with less layers to cover them up. But by the time it hits later in the day you need those layers as it gets colder. The Colder days get even more clothing added but by the end of the day you are stripping off layers feeling too warm. LOL.
Now on a day with a rainy misty day I like. When it isn’t raining too hard yet that you have to rush for cover or walk like they are in a race. You can be a little slow and enjoy the rain a little.
On such a day as I strolled to get to my day job I listened to the rain. There is a tempo when it its various objects. The car, street, lamppost or sidewalk. A sort of a melody that is interesting. It made my mind start to plan a scene for a book that takes place in the rain. It is everyday things that garner the best ideas. As I got inside my day job and got ready for the day I thought of this the rainy day melody and the things it has inspired me to do before. Take a long nap while it rained, bundle up and watch movies, organize my cupboards and any other number of things. Each time it rains it is a different melody that inspires me to do something according to what I hear in those drops of rain. The variety of stages of rain made me chuckle.
I always hope that when I get home later it is still raining so the melody can inspire me more. Or maybe it will lull me to sleep. Whichever I enjoy the melody.
Try and get out and enjoy the weather wherever you are today. Listen for the melody around you and let it inspire you. Let me know what happened and type of weather you had. Have a great day.
Snippet Saturday – Homage
Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Today’s snippet theme is homage to another artist. I enjoy Kimberly Kaye Terry’s books. Women who know what they need and men who love them. Below is the blurb for one of her books. Enjoy.
An snippet from Sweet Spot by Kimberly Kaye Terry…
Sweet Spot
Kensington Aphrodisia
August 2009
ISBN-10: 0758228767
ISBN-13: 978-0758228765
Genre: Romantic Suspense/ Interracial
Give Me More
Gabrielle won’t be played for a fool. When her lover cheats on her, she storms out looking for the best sex of her life. And she finds it, thanks to a man named Sweet. Tall, dark, and blessed with incredible sensual expertise, the nightclub owner knows exactly how to bring a woman to the peak of erotic ecstasy…
How Much Do You Want?
Beautiful women come and go at the Sweet Spot, but the sinfully gorgeous Gabrielle beats them all. He’s ready to scorch the sheets and their sex is steamin’, but when she discovers that Sweet is an undercover FBI agent investigating her, he wonders if she’ll walk away forever or come back for much, much more…
Check out more about Kimberly and her books at her website http://www.kimberlykayeterry.com
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A Similar Message
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010For the last few weekends I have been watching lots of the movies. As I watched I realized there were three common themes in each movie.
1.) Good Will towards others
2.) Family
3.) Romance
Each of the movies had all the themes above told in various ways but all meaning the same. During the holiday season is a time when strangers talk to each other or smile at each other. It also happens throughout the year. I’ve had some fascinating conversations as I waited on line in stores.
I love spending time with my family those I was born into and those I choose as family all year round. We get get together to cook, laugh, talk, eat and reminisce about the times past. It is a fun time and to see everyone makes me feel all warm and happy inside.
Ah the romance. Each year I sit and watch my family and friends with their loved ones. The love they have is tangible. Some have been married for many years. Others newly married or dating. All the same the love is there. From husband to wife. Parents to kids. Friends to friends. Family to family. That is all what we are.
The message of good will towards others, family and romance. Enjoy your loved ones.
Snippet Saturday – Scary
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Today’s snippet theme is Scary. Below is a scene from a book that I wrote with authors Aliyah Burke and Taige Crenshaw for our free read site called Satin Notes. Enjoy.
An snippet from Magnetism…
“Enough!” A loud voice rang through the clearing.
That voice sent tremors of fear and hate through her. David Hollingsworth. Kira dispatched the enemy before her, and her eyes scanned the area. Her heart beat slower as her gaze landed on Dane. He was close, and his eyes were hard as ice when they met hers. She was glad they were on the same side.
She saw a few others that she didn’t know as well, but it wasn’t the time for introductions. And she still didn’t know where Heller had gone.
David strode forward, his gait arrogant and sure. Dane and the others formed a line between him and Kira. She glanced back to her right and saw the white tiger, standing over a wounded lioness, and another one nearby that appeared dead. There were cuts all over him, and blood streamed from them.
“Hello, Kira.” David looked at her, and she tried not to be repulsed by what she saw–a man who had tried to kill her brother.
A low growl filled the air. The line of defenders parted, and David’s eyes fell to the tiger and the two at his feet. Rage filled the eyes that used to look upon her with love.
“What the hell have you done?” he demanded.
The tiger snarled at him before shifting. Right in front of her, the tiger became Heller Sidorov.
Bile rose in her throat. It was true! Heller was like those monsters. Unconsciously, she took a step back from him.
“I’ve protected what’s mine,” Heller spoke in a raspy tone, unmindful of the blood that ran down his arms.
“Sherona,” David gasped. “And Jessie.”
Kira watched in amazement as Heller reached down and lifted the still unconscious lioness into the air with one arm. The dangling cat changed into the blonde from before. The other lioness just stayed on the ground.
“You will die for this, Heller Sidorov!” David spat. He looked over to Kira. “You and I aren’t finished,” he said. Then he vanished.
So did his remaining people. All except the blonde, who Heller had by the neck.
“You’re going to die, Heller,” she cackled.
“How’s it feel to know he just left you?” Heller taunted. “You know he has his next pussy lined up.”
She spat at him.
“Now, now, Jessie,” Heller said. “Don’t tell me you don’t want to be our guest.” He handed her off to two men who showed up. “Get her out of here.”
Then he looked at Kira, who still wasn’t sure what to think or feel. She looked away from him. Suddenly, a cold feeling filled her. Kira looked at where the blonde woman had first appeared. An image seemed to waver in the air. She tried to make it out, but it never became clearer. It seemed to fade, but the strange feeling she had remained.
Copyright © 2008 Aliyah Burke, McKenna Jeffries and Taige Crenshaw.
All Rights Reserved, Satin Notes.
Check out the rest of Magnetism and more free reads at Satin Notes - http://satinnotes.com
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Snippet Saturday – Dumped
Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Today’s snippet theme is Dumped. This is the scene with Jazz remembering what happened with her ex. Enjoy.
An snippet from Conquering Jazz…
Mia’s look of sorrow cut through her. Jasmine pulled her hand away and walked to the window. Looking out blindly, she ignored Mia as she came up behind her. Mia hugged her tightly, holding onto her while Jasmine lost herself in the memories of that night over four years ago.
Anxiously, she rushed from the car and ran up to the front door of the Tudor style house. She was so happy. She couldn’t wait to tell Derek.
Taking out her key, she fumbled to open the door. Then, dropping her bag and keys on the entry table, she walked into the living room, following the sound of the music. Confused, Jasmine looked around the beige and green room they had decorated together. Derek wasn’t there.
She made her way to the stairs and called out his name, but the music drowned her out. Jasmine debated if she should go back downstairs and turn it off. Deciding she was too excited to bother, she continued upstairs to the bedroom. Reaching the bedroom door, she opened it.
The moment she saw them, she felt like her heart had been ripped out of her chest.
Derek’s head was bent as he held another woman. He had only his slacks on, and the woman was in the robe Derek had given Jasmine for Christmas. She must have made a sound. They turned to look at her. She felt the knife in her heart twist as she looked at the woman’s rounded belly. She was pregnant.
Rage filled her as she flew across the carpet. Jasmine stopped as she saw her fiancé move the woman behind him protectively. She tasted the salty taste of her own tears as they rained down her face. She screamed at Derek, demanding an explanation. He just stood there with his head bowed and said nothing.
The woman moved away and walked to the other side of the bed. Jasmine stared at her in contempt. The woman pleaded with him to explain. Still, he said nothing. Jasmine took off his ring and flung it at him. It bounced off his bare chest onto the floor. Finally, he looked up at her. The pain in his face tore at her. He turned his back and walked to the window.
In a soft voice, he spoke. “Get out, Jazz. I can’t love you. I can’t love anyone.”
Numb. She felt numb as she walked to the door. Jasmine looked back as the woman rushed to his side and pleaded with him to explain.
He responded in the same tone. “Let her go, Lyric. She’s better off without garbage like me. Let her go.” She watched as he started to sob, and the woman named Lyric hugged him as if to comfort him.
Turning, she walked out the door, stifling more tears. She refused to cry anymore.
Copyright © McKenna Jeffries, 2008.
All Rights Reserved, Liquid Silver Books.
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Lissa Matthews
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Vivian Arend
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Neighborhood Treasures – A park
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010The other day since it wasn’t too cold of a day I took a stroll around my neighborhood. I’ve walked my neighbor many times and seen so many interesting things. This time I turned down a street I hadn’t explored before and to my delight and surprise I came across a small park. I had no clue it was there.
After walking around a little I took a seat on one of the benches and people watched. As I mentioned it was a rare warm day in this cold winter we are having and others were out enjoying it as I was. I even had a conversation with some of the other park goers. I spent a little while in the park before I made my way home. As I went home I wondered how I had missed such a neighborhood treasure. Imagine a park within walking distance.
I made myself a promise that the next time there is a warm day I would go back to the park and take a book with me. Also I am looking forward to summer so I can spend some time there. I plan on exploring more of my neighborhood. Can’t wait to see what other neighborhood treasures I can find.
