12 days and counting…

It’s that time again, when authors share snippets from a WIP or a new release, or maybe an upcoming release.

I’m counting the days until The Pinch of the Game appears on Dreamspinner’s Coming Soon page, and that’s got me thinking about things like how the story began and how it will be received. I can’t affect the latter, so i’m dwelling on the former. This snippet is part of the original flash piece. The first line is Jeffrey’s.

“Maybe this wasn’t such a great idea. Don’t you usually bring an army to storm a castle?”

“You can’t run away screaming like a little girl.”

“But I am a little girl.” I crossed my arms over my flat girl-chest and blew my bangs out of my eyes.

“On the outside.”

Before I could say another word, he grabbed me in a bear hug and dove behind a couple of big rocks. Michael exited the roll on his feet, gun in hand. That’s my man.

“Don’t look at me like that when you’re… like that. It’s wrong on so many levels.”

Here’s a little extra, since i’m not giving any intro to the snippet. This is part of the dedication for The Pinch of the Game.

To Siobhan Muir, the brilliant mind and sharp eyes behind Thursday Threads and Teddy Bear Thursdays. This story would never have been written without you.

Thank you, Siobhan, for your friendship and support. I love the way you do Thursdays. *hugs*

Thanks for reading!

Have fun visiting the other snippets at the Snippet Sunday FB group.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, lovelies!

24 thoughts on “12 days and counting…”

great dialogue !

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Charley Descoteaux on May 10, 2015 at 5:47 pm said:

Thanks, Iris! These guys were so much fun to write. 🙂

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- Iris B on May 10, 2015 at 8:03 pm said:
  
  it certainly ‘shines’ through 🙂
  
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I wonder what’s on the inside.

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Charley Descoteaux on May 10, 2015 at 8:00 pm said:

Thanks for visiting, Linda! 🙂

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Did a spell go awry? Or is Jeffrey in disguise?

Either way, the dialogue is perfect, Charley. And so is Michael. 😉

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Charley Descoteaux on May 10, 2015 at 8:01 pm said:

Thanks, Sarah! I have to admit, i’m sad to say goodbye to both of these guys. I might have to revisit them someday…

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Oh, Charley, thank you so much. ❤ I recognized the prompt immediately, but I'm so pleased it developed into a full story. Great snippet. And you're welcome for the friendship (and for Thursdays. They've become my favorite day.) 🙂

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Charley Descoteaux on May 10, 2015 at 8:03 pm said:

❤ Even though i haven't had time to play along for a while i still keep up with Thursday Threads and hope to join in again. 🙂

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- siobhanmuir on May 11, 2015 at 6:31 am said:
  
  Oh, I’m so glad to hear that. You’re always welcome, Charley. 🙂
  
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Great snippet. The personalities of your characters really show through in this snippet. Love it.

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Charley Descoteaux on May 10, 2015 at 8:03 pm said:

Thanks, Cecilia! 🙂

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Hmm! A lot going on in this little piece here… Sounds like your characters have some very special abilities that they are using. I confess being a bit lost, but not in a bad way, more in a “I need more’ way

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Charley Descoteaux on May 10, 2015 at 8:05 pm said:

Thanks for visiting, Eden! I’ll try to be nicer next week and remember to include the blurb so you know more about what’s going on. 🙂

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