Greetings from the Emerald Isle. Hope you’re following my adventures on Facebook. Edging into week two of three in Ireland and LOVING IT! After a two-hour drive to Chicago O’Hare, a hectic juggle to get through the International check in, and losing one of my carry-ons, my two travel companions and I spent a sleepless overnight flight listening to a screaming baby and watching the virtual plane icon cross the Atlantic. Greeted by an empty airport in Dublin and cold fog, an overstuffed cab ride to our hotel began not a day of recovery but one of exploration with friends who endured the long flight without loosing their senses of humor and adventure. Because that’s what friends do for one another. Now, two such friends who’ve grown up in vastly different backgrounds while cementing a three decades-spanning friendship are growing nicely where I’ve planted them at my little desk under the eaves of my temporary home in Ballyferriter, Ireland.
Hope you enjoy this snippet from my new romantic suspense.
The sound of his engine brought a shadow across the screened doorway, where it lingered until his vehicle pulled up behind an ancient aqua convertible and stopped. As Zayn dipped to exit the car, it wasn’t until he straightened and removed his hat, that the cautious figure stepped out onto the porch to call out, “Here as badge or brother?”“A bit of both. Mind if I step in outta the sun?”“Best be doing it before the neighbors see you and think I’m hanging with shady characters.”Zayn gave a hearty laugh and took the steps in long legged strides to embrace the slighter man. “Was in the neighborhood,” he began.His friend slapped his back and shoved away, laughing. “And smelled dinner. C’mon inside before somebody takes a shot at you thinking you’re here to check their papers.”
Three writer pals soaking up the lush countryside and fantastic accents over pints of Guinness. What better way to encourage creativity?
Slainte! (from the Guinness plant with writer/travelers Laurie Kuna and Loralee Lillibridge).
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So glad you are having such a good trip with your friends. Have a greet rest of your trip. And thanks for sharing your snipppet.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Natalie! It's a dirty job but someone's got to do it.
DeleteI so envy you your trip! Spent two summers in Dublin working on my dissertation and still want to go back after more than 20 years. :) Enjoy the heck out of your vacation! Loving your new work, especially your description of Zayn! Tweeted.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenna! I'm loving every minute, too (of the book writing and the trip!).
DeleteSounds like you're having quite the adventure!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the introduction to this story, and look forward to more!
It's been wonderful so far!!
DeleteLove the banter in the snippet! I'm glad you're having a nice trip. Lovely photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kate! It's all about the banter!
DeleteYour trip is inspiring me to get out of my own covid bubble. Soon! Enjoyed the snippet and the joking but maybe a little serious (?) warnings about the neighbors.
ReplyDeleteWe had to postpone three times becuz of COVID and even now, are very careful! No up close and personal stuff with the neighbors and everyone here is masked when working or out and about.
DeleteI'm glad you're having so much fun! Enjoyed the snippet :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jean!
DeleteWhat a great adventure you're having. Enjoyed the snippet.
ReplyDeleteSomething new to explore every day - in the neighborhood and in the WIP!!
DeleteFriends are worth their weight in gold, Irish leprechaun gold to be precise. :)
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