Six Sentence Sunday #38 – Radiating fury

Posted on October 14, 2012 by S.J. Maylee

Happy Six Sunday. Thanks for visiting this week and I’d love to know what you think. I have another 6 from my latest Novella BDSM WIP. It’s a sequel to the WIP I have been sharing these past many weeks. Last Week: while in Chicago for a conference, Janna gets a chance to enter a BDSM club for the first time. She’s found her escort in Master Simon. Over the last couple of 6s she took on her first order, received after care, and lied to a Dom. What’s going to happen now? This Week: I’ve skipped a bit more, Simon has dismissed Janna from his service and now, let’s see what he’s up to.

He wanted to hit something. What was it with submissives and their lies? He thundered past the scene areas and kept walking, increasing his speed. Folks saved themselves and moved out of his way. Fury radiated down his arms curling his fingers into fists, almost there. A couple more steps and he entered the gym and saw the innocent bag hanging right where he needed it to be.

I feel bad for the bag. 🙂 And what about Janna? You’ll have to come back. Thank you so much for stopping by today!! I’d like to know what you really think of my 6. I need the advice, I’m a newbie and have much to learn. Don’t forget to check out the other Six Sunday authors. Lots of good stuff at Six Sunday and its days are now sadly numbered. I’m not crying. Try to find a new favorite today. happy hunting!

ROW80 check-in #35 – Trial and error

Posted on October 14, 2012 by S.J. Maylee

Finding a schedule that works for you mind, body, and soul is time consuming. Trial and error is a long process. Of course, once you find the right combination it’s also a battle to keep it going. With each round of 80-days I’ve tried different things and paid attention to the progress, the stress, and how each affected me. I like to think I’ve figured out a few things. So, did I stick with a plan that works or did I fall down in this second week of 80-days? Yes and no, unfortunately.

My evil day job, which has been working me FOUR TIMES my normal hours the last three weeks, is supposed to be getting back to normal this week, my fingers are crossed. So what will I do with all my newly freed time? Why write, edit, and plot of course. Here is my concern, when you suddenly find yourself with some free time what do you do with it? It will be really easy for the hours to disappear into no man’s land, I can NOT let that happen. I need to dig into the discipline bucket and lean on what I’ve learned over my three previous rounds of 80-days.

The Goals – week-2 results

Spend at least 1-hour a day with my characters- done
Weekly progress in word count, editing, and/or plotting- I started out strong, three days of plotting or filling of holes and the rest of the week fell apart. WEEK-3 PRIORITY
Finish reading current craft book- I spent not time with Margie this week. WEEK-3 PRIORITY
Workout a minimum of three times a week and round it out with plenty of water, sleep and my calorie limit- done and I wish I could say that I’d kept this going between rounds, but I did not. I completely fell off the healthy journey wagon and was a big part of why I felt like doggy poopy.
Study one of the Nia 52-moves each week- Shimmy: vibrate and shake your shoulders, standing upright or moving front and back, as if you’re shaking water off. Relaxing your lower jaw, so that the neck and shoulder girdle muscles naturally relax, will allow your arms to hang loosely. Make your movements continuous, instead of jerky.
Finish the Nia Sanjana-routine bars and start the Nia Opal-routine bars (i.e. studying the song/movement structure)- no progress WEEK-3 PRIORITY
Stay on top of my co-op preschool Treasurer responsibilities- done, I had a bunch of bills to pay this week and many more reports
Organize something in the house each week- done, I pulled all the clothes out of my boy’s closets that no longer fit. My oldest clothes I stored away for my youngest and my youngest’s clothes I’ve pilled together. Today I will finish folding and boxing for donation or resale.

What you might have missed here this week:

Wicked and Wild Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Flash Fiction #27 – Always waiting

Posted on October 12, 2012 by S.J. Maylee

Thanks for stopping. Another picture…another 100 words.

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Her plan unraveled into a terrible mess. She played all she had and she couldn’t delay Mark anymore. His musk and charm confused her, he wasn’t the one she desired. His strong arms braced around her, trapping her in a puzzle she didn’t want to solve.

“I didn’t think you’d ever see through James, I’m glad I was wrong.” Mark kissed her neck.

She did see through James, but she didn’t want to give him up. Make him jealous, yes. Mark kissed her again. Pleasure spiked through her body and begged for her attention.

She looked back, waiting for James.

Hope you enjoyed my flash today!! Don’t forget to follow the link to get to the other FFF posts. Flasher Fiction Friday. Or click away on the links below.

Naomi Shaw: www.authornaomishaw.com
AuroraRose Andromeda: http://rollingmuseintheroses.blogspot.com/
Angelica Dawson: http://angelicadawson.blogspot.com
Benjamin Russell: http://incubuschronicles.blogspot.com/
Gemma Parkes: http://gemmaparkes.blogspot.com/

Six Sentence Sunday #37 – Answer me

Posted on October 7, 2012 by S.J. Maylee

Happy Six Sunday. Thanks for visiting this week and I’d love to know what you think. I have another 6 from my latest Novella BDSM WIP. It’s a sequel to the WIP I have been sharing these past many weeks. Last Week: while in Chicago for a conference, Janna gets a chance to enter a BDSM club for the first time. She’s found her escort in Master Simon. Over the last couple of 6s she took on her first order and received yummy after care. This Week: I’ve skipped a bit more, including Janna’s moment of honesty. In today’s 6 we get Simon’s reaction.

“Why, why would you do this?” He pushed her away, in part to get some distance and to keep her safe from him. “Answer me.” When she still didn’t answer, “Now.”

“I wasn’t certain…”

“You lied to me.”

Uh-oh, not good. Is this the end for Janna and Simon? Well, were’re only on page-10 of the WIP, so I don’t think so. Gosh, I hope it’s not.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!! I’d like to know what you really think of my 6. I need the advice, I’m a newbie and have much to learn. Don’t forget to check out the other Six Sunday authors. Lots of good stuff at Six Sunday and its days are now sadly numbered. I’m not crying. Try to find a new favorite today. happy hunting!

ROW80 -Round 4 2012- The Happy Goals

Posted on October 7, 2012 by S.J. Maylee

The last quarter of the year has begun. Oh, boy. In preparing for my forth round of eighty days I asked a lot of questions. Like many things we love in life, writing is a labor of love. To some it comes easy, to others, like me, we have to work for it. As each round starts I find myself re-committing to my goals, it’s an honest exercise. This marathon will test you, will try to push you down, pick you up and then slam you down. It’s up to you to wipe off the dust, dry the tears, and get back to work.

These last few weeks I have not been the happiest<– there’s honesty for you. I could give you the whys, but I won’t bore you. Let’s talk solution. What makes me happy? Being creative makes me happy. Writing makes me happy. Even editing, as hard as it is, makes me happy. Anything that keeps me close to my characters, molding their lives, makes me happy.

In my third round of eighty days I pushed hard. I made a lot of progress in that round and I see that know. At the time I saw only the things I didn’t get done. Trying and failing allows us to learn, right? We could fail and sit down and give up. OR. We can see a new way and try again.

This forth round I’m going for the positive, I’m going for the happy. The end of the year is always crazy, but I don’t want to lose ground on my progress. I don’t want to lose my connection to my characters. I have three WIPs in various stages of life. WIP-1 is in beta testing, WIP-2 is at the end of first draft, and WIP-3 really wants to get going. I’m not going to commit to a word-count this round. Although I have an idea of the word count I want to see in weeks I’m full on writing. But here is the reality, some weeks are going to be spent in editsville and others in plotting.

The goal list is shorter this time and that makes me happy. 😀 But there will be no slacking, only necessary breaks to smell the roses. I got these roses from my in-laws this week. I married a prince and he learned his tricks from two of the sweetest people around. They know how hard I’ve been working. They reminded me: You have to stop and smell the roses.

What do I want this round? Regardless of the activity, I want to see progress every day. Everyday I will make time for the things I love. Everyday I will enjoy life, I will write…or edit, or plot.

The Goals

Spend at least 1-hour a day with my characters
Weekly progress in word count, editing, and/or plotting
Finish reading current craft book
Workout a minimum of three times a week and round it out with plenty of water, sleep and my calorie limit
Study one of the Nia 52-moves each week
Finish the Nia Sanjana-routine bars and start the Nia Opal-routine bars (i.e. studying the song/movement structure)
Stay on top of my co-op preschool Treasurer responsibilities
Organize something in the house each week

What you might have missed here this week:

LOOK! A Writing Challenge with Taking Chances

Review: Liv’s Journey by Patricia Green

Flash Fiction #26 – The beauty or the beast

Posted on October 5, 2012 by S.J. Maylee

Thanks for stopping. Another picture…another 100 words.

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No tears threatened to spill down her cheeks, the only sign of her restrained fury was the tiny twitch in her eye. The day would have been perfect, everything had been in place. She had it all, the perfect dress, the perfect setting, all their family and friends. Now it was spoiled, now there was no prince charming waiting for her at the end of the aisle.

Anger and revenge pushed through her veins, but she continued to sit and stare at the forest beyond. Her mind wouldn’t let go of all she’d lost when he walked away.

He’d pay.

Hope you enjoyed my flash today!! Oh, boy! I’d say he’s the beast, but the next 100 is yet to be written. Don’t forget to follow the link to get to the other FFF posts. Flasher Fiction Friday. Or click away on the links below.

Naomi Shaw: www.authornaomishaw.com
Angelica Dawson: http://angelicadawson.blogspot.com
AuroraRose Andromeda: http://rollingmuseintheroses.blogspot.com/
Christian Jensen: http://horrorwritingdaddy.blogspot.com
Dianne Hartsock: http://diannehartsock.wordpress.com/flash-fiction-friday-5/
Gemma Parkes: http://gemmaparkes.blogspot.com/

LOOK! A Writing Challenge with Taking Chances

Posted on October 1, 2012 by S.J. Maylee

The never to back down, martini lovin, Sandra Bunino has handed me a LOOK writing challenge and I’m up for it, I think, lol.

Here’s the details (which I get to share with five fabulous authors): Find the LOOKs in your current WIPs AND post the paragraphs around the word. Choose your favorite THREE, because everyone has to have at least three, in your WIP to post.

Best part is sharing the love with some of my favorite writers, they’re each worth checking out:

Dara Ames ~ Dianne Hartsock ~ Jenny Hickman ~ Naomi Shaw ~ Savannah Chase

I had no trouble finding three in my WIP Taking Chances:

#1 comes from Chapter 1 and is in Jake’s POV

Get control of yourself man, there will be no fucking. It was a pity, because the curve of her beautiful, full behind would look amazing with the red impression of his hand. She had the perfect pale skin to pinkin.

#2 comes from Chapter 2 and is in Lydia’s POV

He turned to look out the window. When he didn’t say anything right away, she took advantage and continued to watch him. His gaze became captivated by the ravine and his expression softened.

#3 comes from Chapter 3, you get two looks this time, JOY :), and is in Jake’s POV, but the line is Lydia’s

“Ha, easy for you to say.” She looked up at him. “What is it? What are you looking at, do I have something on my face?”

Before he could stop himself, he sat beside her and his inquisitive finger reached out and rubbed the corner of her mouth. His finger hovered between them, an inch from her mouth. She licked her lips, seconds ticked by. Nothing in the room captured his attention, but her devilish mouth. Her tongue reached out and licked his finger. It took forever for his hand to return to his side, the air between them had become thick with heat. He couldn’t tear his sight from her beautiful hazel eyes.

Hope you enjoyed my share. Big thanks to Sandra, that was fun. Be sure to check out Sandra (all her books are must reads in my book) and all the authors listed above. Besides being talented writers these ladies are some of the nicest around.

Six Sentence Sunday #36 – False cocoon

Posted on September 30, 2012 by S.J. Maylee

Happy Six Sunday. Thanks for visiting this week and I’d love to know what you think. I have another 6 from my latest Novella BDSM WIP. It’s a sequel to the WIP I have been sharing these past many weeks. Last Week: while in Chicago for a conference, Janna gets a chance to enter a BDSM club for the first time. She’s found her escort in Master Simon. Over the last couple of 6s she took on her first order and received yummy after care. This Week: in pretty much the very next 6, Janna continues her line of thought while bundled in Simon’s lap and covered in a warm blanket.

She would never see him again, not after she told him the truth. The heat in her body turned to ice. Tears threaten to escape like the nagging truth trying to break free. Her head lowered and she huddled underneath the false cocoon.

“Look at me, pet.”

He knew, she was a cheat and he knew.

Don’t count yourself out just yet, Janna. Come on girl, fight for what you want.

Flash Fiction #25 – Passing the test

Posted on September 28, 2012 by S.J. Maylee

Thanks for stopping. Another picture…another 100 words.

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“You have to help me with the decision, Jeremy.” She tugged on her best friend’s hand pulling him deeper into the store.

“Sure, we’ll use my three-point test.” He pushed his hands into the first mattress kneading the pillow top. “This one feels good in my hands, but after awhile it’ll feel like imitation, kind of like implants.”

“Do all your tests translate through sex?”

“Sara, nothing much matters without sex.” He climbed into the next bed.

She followed him in and ignored the nagging instinct to remain quiet, to remain just friends. “Do your tests not apply to me?”

Hope you enjoyed my flash today!! Don’t forget to follow the link to get to the other FFF posts. Flasher Fiction Friday. Or click away on the links below.

J S Morbius: http://morbiussworld.blogspot.co.uk/
Gemma Parkes: http://gemmaparkes.blogspot.com/
AuroraRose Andromeda: http://rollingmuseintheroses.blogspot.com/
Dianne Hartsock: http://diannehartsock.wordpress.com/flash-fiction-friday-4/
Angelica Dawson: http://angelicadawson.blogspot.com/

Six Sentence Sunday #35 – Who’s the fighter?

Posted on September 23, 2012 by S.J. Maylee

Happy Six Sunday. Thanks for visiting this week and I’d love to know what you think. I have another 6 from my latest Novella BDSM WIP. It’s a sequel to the WIP I have been sharing these past many weeks. Last Week: while in Chicago for a conference, Janna gets a chance to enter a BDSM club for the first time. She’s found her escort in Master Simon. Over the last couple of 6s she took on her first order and last week she was on the receiving end of yummy after care. This Week: in pretty much the very next 6, Janna takes a peek at the situation she’s gotten herself in.

The evening could have gone a hundred different ways, but Simon was put in her path and everything turned out better than she dreamed.

She owed him.

Her head crept up enough to allow her a peek through her eye lashes. He was handsome in a stern sort of way. The flat nose declared him a fighter.

Would he fight for me?

Oh, Janna, are you still dreaming or are you going to possibly fight for what you want this time?