Blurb:
In the essence of time, few things are constant. However, two virtues remain steadfast, vengeance and love. One born of the other takes centuries to unravel and peace is nothing more than a tinge of silver lining the gray fog.
Excerpt:
“Doctor Williams, Dr. Sabine Williams, you’re needed in emergency room two stat. Doctor Sabine Williams, you’re needed in emergency stat.”With no more time to consider her dreams, Sabine jumped out of bed, grabbed her stethoscope, and pushed her feet into her shoes. She ran out the door —back to work.“What do we got people?” Sabine asked. She didn’t wait for a reply but walked straight to the patient stretched out on the gurney. The emergency room staff and paramedics continued their tasks as they explained the patient’s obvious injuries.“Officer Drake Boyd, gun shot wound to the head and right leg.”Looking at the still figure on the gurney, the amount of blood he lost caused Sabine to wonder if her patient would make it. A bandage covered one side of his face. Blood soaked through the layers. She took her penlight from her lab coat and flashed it in his eyes. Hazel eyes. A feeling of awareness came over her.A coincidence? Maybe, a left over effect of her dream. She tucked the sentiment back in her mind and continued her assessment. She would deal with dream analysis later. “Pupils are fixed and dilated, non-responsive. Blood pressure?”“110/30 and holding,” stated the young nurse who assisted Sabine.“Who is the neurosurgeon on call?”Sabine eased the bandage off the patient’s head. She lifted the sheet to cover the wound from debris. Using her finger, she assessed the size of the protrusion, the depth of the wound, and found the lodged bullet under a blood filled mass. His swollen brain tissue disfigured the left side of his skull and forehead.“Doctor Green,” The young finished her assessment of Drake before she answered Sabine’s question.The patient’s head moved, uncovering his face, and Sabine froze. The unconscious patient looked familiar. With trembling fingers, she picked up the sheet that covered his body. Blood soaked the dark blue polo shirt of his uniform. Her mind blanked out of everything but her patient. She knew this man, she was sure of it. His identity evaded her memory, but somewhere in the recesses of her mind, she would place this man’s face and remember his name.A ray of hope brightened her spirits. If he would hold on long enough to get him into surgery with Dustin, he may have a chance. “Call him. We’re sending this patient up, now, ETA two minutes.”Sabine unlocked the gurney and began to roll it out of the room.“He’s crashing, Doctor Williams!” the young nurse alerted her.Sabine’s ray of hope grew dim. She locked the gurney wheels in place and administered CPR. “One thousand one, one thousand two…”“Move Doctor Williams, let me at him.”Someone pushed Sabine away from the patient. She turned and saw Alex Cord step beside her.The strength in Alec’s large hands and shoulders pushed against her patient’s chest cavity. Relieved of the added muscle, she knew he could help keep her patient alive until she got him to the operating rooms.”Start wheeling him down,” Alex demanded of the staff.Sabine jumped on the other side of the gurney; the staff unlocked its wheels and rolled him to the OR. Sabine opened his eyelids with gentle pressure, and with her penlight, she flashed his eyes again.“You can’t die on me Drake. You have to stay with me. I need you…”
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
COMING SOON
MYSTIC JOURNEY
My first ever paranormal has been signed by Noble Romance publishing.
I am very excited to share the news.
This story deals with two couples. Lady Serena Willard and Derek Boydington AND Dr. Sabine Williams and Det. Drake Boyd.
Serena and Derek live in Renaissance England under King Henry VIII's rule. She is a noble woman of society, and is accused of witchcraft and eventually executed.
Derek is a poor man looking to change his station in life to marry the woman he loves. Trouble is, he finds out that she is to be executed for witchcraft. Too late to save her, Derek lives his life in shame as he in a weak moment married a woman to save her reputation. Unable to stand a loveless marriage, or a life without his beloved Serena, he joins the king's army to spy for the King.
Sabine and Drake live in present day Fort Worth. She is a Doctor, with recurring nightmares in which she can't explain, but feels the suffocating bindings around her throat.
Drake is a Detective. His life is less than perfect. He fears dying alone. Their chance meeting happens when Drake is shot in a drug bust gone bad. He spends days in a coma recovering from his wounds. Sabine never leaves his side. She is compelled to stay beside him in his hour of need. Something about him is familiar. But she can't place where she's seen his face.
He walks in a misty cloud on some beach in a death stroll. He must atone for his sins. The heavenly mother was sent to help him Right the wrongs in his life. Problem is, it's not his life he must correct in Renaissance England....but another man who looks just like him.
My first ever paranormal has been signed by Noble Romance publishing.
I am very excited to share the news.
This story deals with two couples. Lady Serena Willard and Derek Boydington AND Dr. Sabine Williams and Det. Drake Boyd.
Serena and Derek live in Renaissance England under King Henry VIII's rule. She is a noble woman of society, and is accused of witchcraft and eventually executed.
Derek is a poor man looking to change his station in life to marry the woman he loves. Trouble is, he finds out that she is to be executed for witchcraft. Too late to save her, Derek lives his life in shame as he in a weak moment married a woman to save her reputation. Unable to stand a loveless marriage, or a life without his beloved Serena, he joins the king's army to spy for the King.
Sabine and Drake live in present day Fort Worth. She is a Doctor, with recurring nightmares in which she can't explain, but feels the suffocating bindings around her throat.
Drake is a Detective. His life is less than perfect. He fears dying alone. Their chance meeting happens when Drake is shot in a drug bust gone bad. He spends days in a coma recovering from his wounds. Sabine never leaves his side. She is compelled to stay beside him in his hour of need. Something about him is familiar. But she can't place where she's seen his face.
He walks in a misty cloud on some beach in a death stroll. He must atone for his sins. The heavenly mother was sent to help him Right the wrongs in his life. Problem is, it's not his life he must correct in Renaissance England....but another man who looks just like him.
Detailing a Story
Writing is a very tedious process. After many years and stories, an author will be able to automatically write a story in a matter of weeks, instead of months, and make details count. If you are new to this craft you will soon , if not already, realize just how tedious it can be. So, I would like to share some hints to help you along.
In my daytime job, I am a teacher. I teach 7th and 8th graders. I love this group of children. They can be so wonderful creatures. One minute, they have all the knowledge in the world. They can handle any problems that come along, fight their way to the top. BUT, when they have a situation, like writing, that challenges their abilities, right away these bright, confident,boys and girls begin to doubt themselves and almost give up. As a teacher, I get to have that one moment of “I told you so!” Then I get to work.
I go over the poster in my room. The Steps of Writing!
1. Rough Draft- this is where the main ideas, the characters’ involvements, the plots begin. This is just the beginning. Where your idea forms, and you implement your research and your report or story together.
2.Second Draft- This is where you fill in the details paragraph by paragraph. (I ask a few basic questions that help to bring out such information.) Sensory assessments *What does it look like? *What does it smell like? * What emotions does the character react/act with, to the scene or other character?s around them, *What does it feel like in the scene? Is it hot, cold, warm, cool. These are great context clues to a paragraph. What is detailing any way? Clues to give the reader the idea of a season, a texture, a smell…sweet, savory, stinks…etc.
Editing- This is where you check for spelling words, usage of vocabulary, repeated phrases, crutch words, making sure the research fits the situation realistically.
Critiques- I added this one for manuscript writers like us. It is not in my classroom, although I am thinking of using this step. Student's can get good feedback from a critique if it is done properly. Basically, this is where you send it to your critique partner or group for their views, opinions, and suggestions. A good diverse group will be beneficial here.
Final Draft- The end result. This is the draft you send out to offer a publisher.
Some wonderful tools to use in your craft!, A dictionary- Of course. Thesaurus, grammar book usage, You can go to a library or bookstore in your area to get a great handbook. I suggest personally the Avoid Writer’s Hell handbooks by Faith Bicknell Brown. I use mine alot. Editing Bootcamp by Michele Bardsley. She has an official web page in which she helps authors in need. I will add this to the bottom.
Michele Bardsley’s Official Web Page http://blog.michelebardsley.net/
Faith Bicknell Brown http://faithbicknellbrown.com/
Avoid_Writer’s_Hell Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Avoid_Writers_Hell/
ATTENTION: this is an adult group with adult content i.e. erotic romance and erotica manuscripts, excerpts, etc. Please don’t join if you are under the age of 18.
Wild Child Publishing www.wildchildpublishing.com
Go to the home page, on the left margin look for Resource Links, Inside is a host of wonderful tools for your use.
Noble Romance Publishing www.nobleromance.com
Blog Tab, Jill Noble, the Sr.Editor for Noble Romance write’s blogs to inform of new sites, new techniques, and other pertinent information for the new author.
If you are targeting a particular publisher, check their home page for writing tips and resources.
And of course, My own little set up!
www.ronnagage@yahoogroups.com
I try to encourage writers to get help from one another. You are more than welcome to drop by, check us out, and give a hand. I WILL WARN YOU! If you writing needs work, we will let you know. Sometimes it is not nicest way, but we will not give you false hope. We point out the weak points, make suggestions, and yes, we will give you a guiding lnk to help.
This is a competitive business. Only the GREAT get published. With that said, Good Luck to all.
Sassy
In my daytime job, I am a teacher. I teach 7th and 8th graders. I love this group of children. They can be so wonderful creatures. One minute, they have all the knowledge in the world. They can handle any problems that come along, fight their way to the top. BUT, when they have a situation, like writing, that challenges their abilities, right away these bright, confident,boys and girls begin to doubt themselves and almost give up. As a teacher, I get to have that one moment of “I told you so!” Then I get to work.
I go over the poster in my room. The Steps of Writing!
1. Rough Draft- this is where the main ideas, the characters’ involvements, the plots begin. This is just the beginning. Where your idea forms, and you implement your research and your report or story together.
2.Second Draft- This is where you fill in the details paragraph by paragraph. (I ask a few basic questions that help to bring out such information.) Sensory assessments *What does it look like? *What does it smell like? * What emotions does the character react/act with, to the scene or other character?s around them, *What does it feel like in the scene? Is it hot, cold, warm, cool. These are great context clues to a paragraph. What is detailing any way? Clues to give the reader the idea of a season, a texture, a smell…sweet, savory, stinks…etc.
Editing- This is where you check for spelling words, usage of vocabulary, repeated phrases, crutch words, making sure the research fits the situation realistically.
Critiques- I added this one for manuscript writers like us. It is not in my classroom, although I am thinking of using this step. Student's can get good feedback from a critique if it is done properly. Basically, this is where you send it to your critique partner or group for their views, opinions, and suggestions. A good diverse group will be beneficial here.
Final Draft- The end result. This is the draft you send out to offer a publisher.
Some wonderful tools to use in your craft!, A dictionary- Of course. Thesaurus, grammar book usage, You can go to a library or bookstore in your area to get a great handbook. I suggest personally the Avoid Writer’s Hell handbooks by Faith Bicknell Brown. I use mine alot. Editing Bootcamp by Michele Bardsley. She has an official web page in which she helps authors in need. I will add this to the bottom.
Michele Bardsley’s Official Web Page http://blog.michelebardsley.net/
Faith Bicknell Brown http://faithbicknellbrown.com/
Avoid_Writer’s_Hell Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Avoid_Writers_Hell/
ATTENTION: this is an adult group with adult content i.e. erotic romance and erotica manuscripts, excerpts, etc. Please don’t join if you are under the age of 18.
Wild Child Publishing www.wildchildpublishing.com
Go to the home page, on the left margin look for Resource Links, Inside is a host of wonderful tools for your use.
Noble Romance Publishing www.nobleromance.com
Blog Tab, Jill Noble, the Sr.Editor for Noble Romance write’s blogs to inform of new sites, new techniques, and other pertinent information for the new author.
If you are targeting a particular publisher, check their home page for writing tips and resources.
And of course, My own little set up!
www.ronnagage@yahoogroups.com
I try to encourage writers to get help from one another. You are more than welcome to drop by, check us out, and give a hand. I WILL WARN YOU! If you writing needs work, we will let you know. Sometimes it is not nicest way, but we will not give you false hope. We point out the weak points, make suggestions, and yes, we will give you a guiding lnk to help.
This is a competitive business. Only the GREAT get published. With that said, Good Luck to all.
Sassy
Friday, June 12, 2009
Hello and welcome,
I am a published author of Erotic Romance, A submissions editor for Wild Child Publishing, a teacher,and a part time teller. Basically, I'm a Jackie-of-all-trades.
BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
AFTERNOON DELIGHT
www.freyasbower.com
$1.49
***Reviews of this book*** 'A great read....short but oh, so sweet!.....A great escapism'
TELL ME A LIE
www.freyasbower.com
$1.49
***Reviews for this book**** 'Great build up of tension, great sexual chemistry....surprising end"
COMING SOON FROM NOBLE ROMANCE
MYSTIC JOURNEY
A paranormal mix genre that is so unique from anything out there.
Stop in and see me soon.
I am a published author of Erotic Romance, A submissions editor for Wild Child Publishing, a teacher,and a part time teller. Basically, I'm a Jackie-of-all-trades.
BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
AFTERNOON DELIGHT
www.freyasbower.com
$1.49
***Reviews of this book*** 'A great read....short but oh, so sweet!.....A great escapism'
TELL ME A LIE
www.freyasbower.com
$1.49
***Reviews for this book**** 'Great build up of tension, great sexual chemistry....surprising end"
COMING SOON FROM NOBLE ROMANCE
MYSTIC JOURNEY
A paranormal mix genre that is so unique from anything out there.
Stop in and see me soon.
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