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I Love Dialogue! Checkmate excerpt 2
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Dane Berry has had a few rough days. He’s been chased by rabid body builders, accosted by a screaming fan, robbed and shot at. The one bright spot in all this is Milla, but he won’t consummate his relationship with her while all this hangs over his head. He’s already…
Snowed – Part 45
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
For some reason, Jesse told Mike’s mother about all the female company, particularly Mystery Date. His mother his considerably upset with him and starts fussing. She calls him a whore and is about to embark on a regular tirade. Mike does his best to ignore her so he won’t say…
I Love Dialogue! from Checkmate
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
I’m especially pleased with this book. In 2009, I finished my NaNoWriMo novel, The Ninja Tattoo, early and got an idea for another book. I started on it Thanksgiving afternoon and finished it in four days. In addition to my NaNo novel, I wrote Checkmate, another 54,066 word novel. I’m…
Snowed – Part 44
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Mike gets woken from his nap by some sort of strange noise. He hasn’t made it out of bed when Sarena and his mother come over from Jesse’s apartment, pounding on his door. They tell him the apartment building’s been vandalized and he calls the police. “Mike? Mike!” Sarena spoke…
Snowed – Part 43
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Steve drops Mike at his apartment before taking the sisters back home. Ma suggests, rather strongly, that he get some rest. He admits he’d far rather nap with Sarena, but his mother makes the conversation uncomfortable, telling him to think of something other than sex. “Go get a nap,” Ma chided.…
Snowed – Part 42
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Mike has a short chat with Miss Parker, who looks extremely upset. She runs off to meet her friends, one of whom gives him the evil eye. Steve watches and asks him who she is. Mike explains. “Damn. But you never. . . .” “No! Oh, hell, no. I never…
Snowed – Part 41
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
After lunch, Mike and Sarena are saying goodbye, but Steve keeps honking his horn, irritating Mike. “I’m gonna kill him,” I said. “He’s one dead shegetz.” Sarena gave me a funny look. “Not heard that before.” “Like a shiksa, only male.” I made a rude gesture, causing my mother to…
A Little White Lie – Part 4
Originally posted on Sci-Fi and Fantasy by Dellani:
Wil’s vacation plans have been interrupted, but there is compensation in the form of a pretty, sometimes lover, Penny. She is the confidential aide to Admiral Greyling, Wil’s immediate superior. He intends to see if he can get information from Penny about the mission Greyling has for…
Snowed – Part 40
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Ma, Sarena and Chester meet up with Mike and the others for lunch. They go back to the same restaurant where they ate the night before. Angie asks if it’s awkward keeping kosher. Chester shrugged, spreading his hands. “Sometimes. I used to eat like anyone else. I even had ham…
Snowed – Part 39
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Steve and Mike go outside so Steve can have a smoke. While there, Mike sees Miss Parker, who works there part time. He realizes, too late, that she has a crush on him. Mike calls Polly to let her know that surgery went well. Instead, he talks to Sarena who…
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