Page 99 of my Current WIP - Memories

There's a blogfest going around. Not that I'm involved, but I thought it was interesting. Post page 99 of your WIP and see if anyone would be interested in seeing more. And I thought - what do I have to lose? Nothing! So here's page 99 (with a little bit from page 100) from MEMORIES (tentative title, by the way). I'll only say this is a paranormal romance, and nothing more.

    The gurney’s shaking took on a violent turn. With any luck, she would fall off.
    “She’s seizing,” Danny said. “And look at her face.”
    Oh, so that’s why she was moving. She was the cause.
    The voices from the sidewalk became louder, but one word came out loud and clear. Vampire. Could it get any worse?
    "Shit,” Garcia said.
    Suddenly, she felt the gurney thrust forward. The light was gone. She stopped moving. The pain in her face and hands subsided, but she continued to moan. It was the only relief she had, and it wasn’t much at that. She risked opening her eyes and saw she was inside the ambulance.
    Garcia climbed in after her and Danny shut the doors. Soon the engine started and the sirens blared to life. And they were on their way.
    “I guess you don’t like the sun, which seems kind of funny since your name is Sunshine,” Garcia said.
    Yeah, it’s a riot. Can’t you see me laughing? Different parts of her body hurt differently. Her arms and legs ached with the need to move. Her hands and face were stinging, as if they were badly burned. And her stomach tightened with each stabbing pain. All she wanted to do was curl up into a little ball, but she didn’t even have that in her.
    The sound of drawers opening and closing drew her attention back to the paramedic. He pulled her sleeve up and swabbed her arm. Next, a pin pricked her skin. What was he doing? He taped a needle to her arm and attached a bag filled with a clear liquid. He then looked into her eyes, flashing that damn light again. What, she wasn’t blinded enough by the sun?
    “You know, they’re saying you’re some kind of vampire. Sharp teeth. Burn in the sun.” He stared down at her and seemed to examine her face. His fingers lightly touched her cheeks and forehead. “But I wouldn’t listen to them. They seem to forget that vampires are dead during the day. You’re in shock, but you’re not dead. And I can see you’re hurting.” He patted her shoulder. “We’ll get you to the hospital soon.”
    Oh great. If people were talking about vampires, what was to stop a journalist from using that as a headline? She could see it now: “Pittsburgh Invaded by Vampires.” Oh crapola. Jack was so going to kill her.

So, did you want to read more? Did you want to go back to the beginning? I'm really curious!

Something to Make you Laugh (I Hope)

Just when I wonder what I should blog about (since I try to get at least one or two a week - yeah, I'm bad), I get an e-mail from suddenvalues.com. I'm beginning to like those e-mails (even though they are advertisements). They give me some good blog fodder! And who doesn’t love a good laugh (even with the joke is bad)?

Now, it may not be as cold here as some other places, but it's cold enough for me!

JUST HOW COLD IS IT?

It`s so cold, I`m shivering like a mobster in a tax office.

It`s so cold that the local flasher was caught describing himself to women.

It`s so cold that your shadow freezes to the sidewalk.

It`s so cold that you have to open the fridge to heat the house.

It`s so cold the lawyers have their hands in their own pockets.

It`s so cold people are looking forward to getting a fever.

It`s so cold our words froze in mid-air and we had to put them in a frying pan to thaw them out just so we could hear we we were talking about.

It`s so cold that the rock rattling around in your shoe turns out to be your toe.

It`s so cold that when I put on my coat to take out the garbage, it didn`t want to go.

It`s so cold that the snowman begs you to take him in at night.

Hope you enjoyed them. They gave me a chuckle, anyway!

Date Night

Last night was nice. It didn’t start out being an actual date, but that’s how it ended.

We wanted to see the movie “No Strings Attached” and were looking at the best time to see it. We planned on seeing the matinee, but since we were waiting for our car to be worked on, the matinee time didn’t work. And the price for a night-time viewing was kind of high (at least where I was concerned).

So I searched on Fandango to see how much the theatre by the mall was at night, since they offer a military discount (the theatre by our house does, too, but only for active duty). Then I thought about dinner (we had a gift card for a restaurant nearby), and the next thing we knew, we planned dinner and a movie.

It was afterward that I realized we actually went to dinner and a movie WITHOUT any kids! I can’t remember the last time we did that. I liked it, too (no offense to my children).

As for the movie, we enjoyed it. I’ll consider it a “keeper” (one we’ll probably purchase when it comes out on DVD). I consider myself lucky that my husband enjoys the romantic comedies. Now, if I can only get him to accompany me to scary movies!

Looking Back

35 years ago on this day I fulfilled a decision that changed my life and set me on the path toward my husband. Didn’t know that’s what I was doing at the time, but it’s what happened.

Granted, the actual decision was accomplished six months earlier. Not sure of the exact date. I only know it was sometime around my 18th birthday.

So, 35 years ago yesterday, my parents drove me down to Los Angeles, California and on the following day I was sworn into the United States Army. It was a decision I never really regretted (since I did re-enlist – which probably would be the real decision that led me to that path toward my husband, since I hadn’t met him yet!), except for maybe during the vacation they put me on between basic/individual training and my first duty assignment. I kind of wondered what I got myself into during that time, but I quickly got over it. What choice did I have?

While I was only in for about six years, I sometimes wonder what I’d be doing if I didn’t join the Army. Would I have gone to college (I did eventually), gotten married, had kids? I don’t think I would have. I think I would have been too scared to go out into the world! Because I was scared. Of everything! How I ever got the courage to join the Army I’ll never… Oh yeah, now I remember. I was joining with a friend. She, however, couldn’t go through with it.

So, thank you U.S. Army, for the life I have. Because I don’t think I’d want it any other way!

What’s Your Idea of a Vacation?

What’s your idea of a vacation? Do you dream of going on a cruise? Going to Europe? Hawaii? Alaska?

Or do you prefer to stay at home where it’s quite, safe, and cheaper?

But if money wasn’t a REAL issue, what place sounds like fun?

My husband wants to see Yellowstone National Park. I’ve been there and I’m not keen on camping. But I could probably handle a lodge with all the amenities.

But to be honest, I can’t think of any place I want to see. Especially now, when what I consider a vacation is free time to write!

Hmmm, a cruise is sounding pretty good about now… I can write and not be expected to cook. I think we have a winner!

But please, share your ideas. I could always change my mind.