Weekend Writing Warriors and at Snippet Sunday
Blurb:
Susan English can’t stand Robin Lanford! She’s so full of herself she irritates
everyone on the faculty of Fairfield High.
When Robin bets Susan fifty dollars that she can’t get a date with Kurt
Deveraux, the head football coach, Susan jumps at the chance to put the little
heifer in her place. She had no idea
that teaching Robin a lesson would irrevocably change her life, strain
treasured friendships, and throw two families into chaos.
Sentences:
Robin Landford swept into the room and plopped down
into an orange plastic chair beside Susan English. “I think
Kurt Deveraux is gay.”
It was Friday afternoon, but Robin’s statement halted
the teacher exodus from the faculty lounge.
“Why do you say that, Robin?” Susan asked. Yeah, her voice sounded chilly and a bit snooty, but she couldn’t help herself. Robin was fresh out of college and seemed to think she was God’s gift to men; she flirted with anything in pants. This annoying little creature had probably made a play for Kurt’s attention and been rejected. Of course, in Robin’s defense, she’d have to say that not many women could ignore Kurt Deveraux. There might be a man somewhere who had more sex appeal than the blond, blue- eyed coach, but Susan doubted it.
She watched as Robin tossed her hair and pouted, “If I can’t get his attention he isn’t interested in women.”
The Captain and the Cheerleader will be available on November 1 from Wings ePress.
“Why do you say that, Robin?” Susan asked. Yeah, her voice sounded chilly and a bit snooty, but she couldn’t help herself. Robin was fresh out of college and seemed to think she was God’s gift to men; she flirted with anything in pants. This annoying little creature had probably made a play for Kurt’s attention and been rejected. Of course, in Robin’s defense, she’d have to say that not many women could ignore Kurt Deveraux. There might be a man somewhere who had more sex appeal than the blond, blue- eyed coach, but Susan doubted it.
She watched as Robin tossed her hair and pouted, “If I can’t get his attention he isn’t interested in women.”
The Captain and the Cheerleader will be available on November 1 from Wings ePress.
Sounds like another bestseller for you, Elaine. I definitely like the start.
ReplyDeleteA bit full of herself, isn't she? Maybe he just has better taste than other men she's met.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I do not like Robin at all. Very intriguing.
ReplyDeleteThis excerpt encapsulates the precise characterization you gave us of Robin. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteGreat job painting Robin's character, Elaine. And I love the premise to this story!
ReplyDeleteForgot to mention, no snippet for this week, Elaine. I don't want anyone wasting precious time looking for one. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, a very interesting challenge! Can't wait for the chaos....
ReplyDeleteOh, a very interesting challenge! Can't wait for the chaos....
ReplyDeleteAnd so the story begins. Wonderful and just enough for the reader to want more.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a piece of work! I always hate it when men use that excuse for why a woman isn't attracted to them, and it's no better when a woman does it!
ReplyDeleteHa! Someone's full of herself! ::cough Robin cough:: Nice job with this snippet.
ReplyDeleteRobin -- yikes! Great snippet. And congratulations on your upcoming release!
ReplyDeleteWow, she's quite full of . . . something. I'd be tempted to smack that smirk off her face.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new release!! Nice teaser.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes on the new release. Sadly I have known people like your character Robin, so the excerpt had the ring of reality to me. Can't wait to see what happens next!
ReplyDeleteA very engaging snippet-- last line is the best!
ReplyDeleteOh that last line, that's so typical. Why can't she first consider that she isn't his type? Too funny.
ReplyDeleteWow is she full of herself. I'm kind of hoping someone knocks her done a peg or two, and now I'm cheering for Kurt turning her down. LOL.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new release!