Sorry I missed last weekend, but I was getting my battery recharged. Not for my car, for ME! One of the joys of early autumn is the chance to hang with other writers in Grand Haven within walking distance to Lake Michigan. Three days of WIPs, jaunts to the lake, soaking up relaxation in the sun, and eating out with writer pals you just don’t see often enough. AHHHH! It just doesn’t get any better and was just what I needed to do a “quick” continuity read through (of 254 pages!) to prepare for the big wrap up of my romantic suspense, A RISK-TAKING RANGER. Here’s a sample of what was accomplished:
He’d made it a point of never involving civilians, not only to prevent potentially messy legal entanglements but because they often ended up as collateral damage. His shoulders ached with the weight of innocent lives ruined through no fault of his own. Tommy Walker knew what the job entailed. Though young, Zayn had discovered he was hardly green. He preferred to work his cases without a partner, but if the kid started hanging on his coattails, it wouldn’t be the worst thing that could happen. He was smart, quick on his feet, knew enough to know what he didn’t know, and didn’t mind taking suggestions.A smile twitched across his lips at an unlikely thought. What a hell of a team he, Tommy and Lu could make in the private sector; just like one of those flashy ‘70s TV shows with their improbable action and incredible suspension of belief. He already had the cool car . . . and if Nora Prescott came on board, she’d be more than fluffy window dressing. That girl was grit to the backbone.He snorted as reality slapped him upside the head. His future held a group of one and one alone, and that’s the way he liked it.That’s what he told himself as he turned his music on loud so he couldn’t hear any arguments over it.
I’m down to my final two chapters, then decision time on whether I want to try to go traditionally pubbed again or just enjoy the instant gratification of having it available as soon as a cover is done. Weighing the pros and cons. Any thoughts on the matter?
As of this writing, I’m off to an “In Person” writers meeting for Mid-Michigan RWA, our first in it seems like forever! Geez, that means actually getting dressed up below the shoulders! Then it’s back to get this dang book finished!
Happy Weekend!!
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Quite a look into his thoughts and love the Starsky and Hutch clip. Tweeted.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't resist the S&H reference!
DeleteLoved his momentary flight of fancy into the idea of being like the TV detectives of yore! Great snippet.
ReplyDeleteHe needed to lighten up a bit and figured that would do it. Who didn't want to have a Mike Post theme song?!
DeleteNice flight of fancy there. Sure, you want to be alone. Of course you do...not! This bit has nice flow to it. Good snippet!
ReplyDeleteHaving never been traditionally pubbed, I can't really give an unbiased opinion.
Alone isn't all it's cracked up to be.
DeleteSounds like he's rather lonely, imagining being with a team, and then quickly shutting that down. Great snippet! And I'm sure this story will be wonderful regardless of which publishing path you take.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jessica. I needed to hear that.
DeleteI always prefer self-publishing but not self-promotion.
ReplyDeleteI'm not having a very good day today. I'm thinking I was just dumb and desperate enough to believe that my life would turn out to be an action-packed adventure like a 70s TV show. Hah and double hah! I would have been cannon fodder.
I'm good at self-promo but have to push myself to do it. Action-packed 70s adventures just make me tired sometimes.
DeleteWould he really consider working with others? It sounds like he might be lonely. Good luck with the book no matter which route you choose to take.
ReplyDeleteTrust issues. I'm thinking he'll get over them.
DeleteNow there is a gentleman who knows his onions and has a sense of honour.
ReplyDeleteLoved reading about the risks this Ranger has taken; has just took and will take in the future.
It reminded me of a TV show called SAVAGE RIVER.
Adelaide Dupont
Now I've got to go look up that show . . .
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