Tag: writing romance

  • 2016 A Good Year for Writing

    2016 stunk in a lot of ways, not the least of which were all the deaths, both famous and not. Too many taken from us too soon. There was one respect in which 2016 was kind of all right. It’s a very personal way, not something that means much to anyone but me. For several years,…

  • Something New – Part 33 (Again)

    My apologies that this part went up a month early. This is what happens when I work late at night. Clearly, that was a mistake! Although the interview goes extremely well, Austin is so stunned and moved by Liz bringing some of the Magician’s Fund children on the show, he’s exhausted. Instead of going out…

  • Something New – Part 26

    After the press conference, they have a lavish lunch at Sarducci’s restaurant. While they are there, Dwight gets a call from Babs, telling him they have been summoned to The Presence. Austin has no idea what that means, but it seems to awe the others. Dwight tipped his head to Elaine. She sighed, pushing them…

  • Something New – Part 25

    The press conference went well. Austin played his part perfectly. They laughed as the elevator opened. Stu was waiting for them, grinning. “Beautiful job. Where to now?” “Lunch,” Liat said. “I’m starving.” “We’ve got the whole city to choose from.” “Sarducci’s,” Liat replied. Dwight pulled out his phone and made a call. “They’ll have a private…

  • Something New – Part 24

    Waking a little late Saturday morning, Austin is greeted with several phone messages, including several from Liat. He calls her first and finds out there is a press conference at the studio, to counter the charges levied by Irving. When he gets outside his apartment building, he’s greeted by reporters and cameras. “What was that?”…

  • Something New – Part 23

    Austin didn’t realize what a shit storm had been stirred up by Irving being fired. Now, everyone wants a piece of him, but not in a fun way. When he turned his phone on the next morning, there were 30 new messages, mostly from networks wanting comments about Irving. He also heard from Irving’s lawyers,…

  • Something New – Part 22

    A few minutes later, his phone pinged showing a text. It was Liat’s number, sent by Dwight. A second one followed. “Any action?” “Little bit. Progress.” “Good. Go watch yourself. You’re about to be executed.” “Bugger all. Who cares?” His phone rang. He’d barely said hello when Dwight started talking. “I’ve never met anyone as…

  • Something New – Part 21

    At home again, Austin runs the gauntlet down the hall. His floor is home to two (of three) brothers, all of whom have twins or triplets. It’s apparently bath time and the dads are having trouble keeping track of their children. The naked child ran across the hall again, trailing bubbles and water. His father…

  • Something New – Part 19

    Austin throws himself into every experience, including something as simple as a walk in the moonlight. Liat finds herself swept up in his enjoyment. She finds the setting, not to mention the man, captivating. A crunch of footsteps on gravel alerted them that they weren’t alone. Dexter stood on the shore. “Sorry to bother, but…

  • Something New – Part 18

    After a very successful day, Elaine Vogel invites them all to dinner. Instead of a restaurant, Dex and Naomi invite them to their home outside the city—on an island they own. Austin is delighted with being in the country. For a city boy like him, it’s a real treat. “Drink?” Dwight flopped down on the…