Workspace

So we had to get an external hard drive to pull my info off of my fried laptop. But we got me a new desktop! Totally awesome, I love it so much. I am definitely getting more work done than before. I worked on a steamy scene between Jax and Ryan in Peer Pressure, and the style was much different than I usually write. I am loving the intensity of it! Can't wait till my readers will be able to enjoy it as well one day!
I am days behind on house work, attempting to slowly catch up. And I really need to go grocery shopping! And workout...sigh, Must accomplish all the things!
I've also been helping an author friend, Tedi Sinclair, with some brainstorming. So excited to see her books coming along! And I know mine wouldn't be as far along without her! *bows in gratitude*
I suppose i should hop off to work! But oh look, Korean dramas! And anime! No, must resist...lol

Excerpt from Peer Pressure

Jackson was flush against me as his tongue swirled inside of my mouth. I lost myself in the intensity of his kiss, feeling heat rush to my face. The rational side of me tried to break away, but it was obvious which side was stronger. I slowly raised my shaky hand to weave through his hair, but a loud knock on the door made my hand fall as I jumped away from his embrace.

“Uhh, I should get that. It's probably Troy.” I tripped as I rushed to the door that was my salvation. As I opened it and saw the face behind it, my hopes crashed. “Leanna?”

“Do you not know how to answer a phone? I've been trying to reach you for days.” I could see Troy's shocked face behind her. Her tone was argumentative and my defenses built up immediately.

“I've been busy. Is something wrong?”

She studied my flushed face and I knew her wheels were turning. “Busy, huh?” She pushed past the door and saw Jackson standing by the couch. “Lovely.”

Her tone seemed soaked in venom, and her grin was slightly wicked. Jackson scoffed and walked towards us. “I'm going out to smoke.” He leaned close to her face as he squeezed through. “Excuse me.” He shut the door behind him, leaving me and my ex-wife alone.

“That's what you're so busy with? Sorry our divorce is getting in the way of your fun.”

“It's not what you think.”

“Oh, isn't it? You think I don't know that look on your face? You used to get like that with me, back when you liked women. Do yourself a favor and crawl on out of the closet, Aaron. You're only fooling yourself at this point. And how old is he anyway? Someone your own age isn't good enough anymore?”

My blood was boiling. “Do you need something, or did you just run out of people to bitch at?”

She reared back like she had been slapped. I guess she wasn't used to me standing up for myself, but I wasn't exactly the same man she married and pushed into submission. She snapped her gaping mouth shut, then fluffed up her hair with a sigh.

“I came over to tell you that we have a meeting with our lawyers next week.”

“I'm well aware. I've received plenty of letters from your attorney.”

“Also, you still have my grandfather's watch collection. I want it back.”

“I don't have it.”

“Look again. You were the last person in possession of them.”

“I can tell you right now, I don't have the watches. I left basically everything at the house when I moved out. They were not in my boxes.”

She pointed her finger at me, inches from my face. “You find them, Aaron, or I will be demanding compensation in the terms of our divorce.” She turned away and slung open the door.

Jackson and Troy both turned to look as she emerged into the outside hallway. Leanna studied Jackson's face before she stormed off for her car. I sighed and fell against the doorway.

“Still that sweet angel I remember from college.” Troy joked as he watched her drive away.

Back to Reality

So, I am back from my relaxing vacation! Had a blast, despite some set backs. There was no Internet or phone service at the cabin, and hardly any through the town. That was upsetting at first, but really helped me step back from technology for awhile and dive into my vacation!
We saw 3 bears, I think a mama and her cubs. Deer were everywhere, as well as turkeys in Cade's cove. We took a drive up through Cataloochee to see the elk! So cool! They get so close to you! I also did a bit of ghost hunting up there, since its a hobby of mine. Perfect opportunity in such a historic area. We climbed up Clingman's Dome, which at times felt like I had to drag myself up! Completely worth it! The most amazing views! I wish I could add pictures to show...which reminds me...
My laptop won't turn on! I was all ready to crack her open and write one night, when I saw, despite a whole night of charging, she was dead. So no pics to upload or writing for me either! Took it to the shop today so we shall see what they say...My ideas are still bouncing in my head, so I need to jot some notes down or just hand write while I'm at work tonight.
Also, still no word from the publisher. I'm a bit nervous about that, but I'm hoping their slush pile was so large that they just haven't gotten to mine yet. So I really need to distract myself now with more writing!
Anywho, I clearly failed at Nano camp lol, but hopefully I can make up for the lost wordage soon!

Impatiently Waiting

So I submitted Silk Monsoon maybe a week ago, and I've been checking my email constantly lol. I know it could take weeks, but that doesn't keep me from opening gmail like its Christmas lol. There will be an email in my inbox before I know it! After all, I should be focusing on Camp Nano!
It started this week, and I have a goal of 30k. Not alot, compared to some, but at the writing rate I've had, I will be amazed to have that done lol. So I suppose that means its time to crack open my WIP and get to writing! Like, NOW! I wonder if any of my cabin mates are writing?
Anywho, I'm taking a trip to Tennessee on the 11th, so maybe I'll get inspired up there to keep writing. I have a feeling my plot bunnies will be running rampant! Which is good for future books, bad for this one! But how can one not be inspired by the rushing waters, the green hills and forests, the foggy mountains, and the banjos?!  I can think of several M/F plot lines, but hmm, what about an M/M set in the logging era? GASP! We shall see! Oh yes...see we shall ;)