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The Second Chapter…Meet Colette Baptiste
North Shore / South ShoreThe second chapter is narrator by Colette Baptiste, Kylie’s cousin and Denis Baptiste’s only daughter. A “mafia princess” of sorts, she often sees things only through her own self-centered perspective. However, I love her. She’s my second favorite of all my characters. I think she’s funny and even has her caring moments. And I love Read More
The first chapter…Meet Kylie Baines
North Shore / South ShoreBelow is the first chapter of my novel. It’s told by Kylie Baines–pretty much the main character as most of the action revolves around her. She’s trying to finish her last year of college while helping run the family businesses. Except her family doesn’t exactly own restaurants or veterinarian clinics. They dabble in all kinds Read More
I’m going to the Honda dealership tomorrow. I’m thinking of getting a minivan. Below is the Odyssey. And this prospect has brought on a spectrum of emotions. The amount of space a minivan affords me is tempting. Plus there’s decent pricing. But I think we all know there is a direct correlation between leasing, driving, Read More
Without further ado, here is the prologue to my novel North Shore / South Shore. I’m about halfway through creating the final manuscript. I know I’ve been complaining about the editing on Facebook…pretty much every day. So, here’s what I’ve been working on. The Prologue is the only time I use an omniscient narrator. The Read More
Proving once again that my taste in music is completely random, these are the songs I recently purchased from iTunes… “What Christmas Means to Me” — Stevie Wonder “Up on the Housetop” — Jackson 5 (Hey, it’s cold here already.) “Thriller”–Michael Jackson (And I bought the video. 13 minutes of pure amazing.) “Say”–John Mayer “Gravity”–John Read More
We’re back at our apartment in Westchester. It feels good to be around the old neighborhood again. I’ve been enjoying walking the dog around the quiet homes with their pretty flowers planted in front. I’ve been loving living right across the street from a market (not a supermarket, a privately-owned local market). Also across the Read More
Today is Julie and Beezer’s wedding day. I wish them many blessings, well wishes, and congratulations. I know the bride will look stunning, the groom handsome, and the whole day will be memorable for all involved. C.K. and I are thinking of them today. We wanted to go to the wedding, but alas we are Read More
Prologue of North Shore / South Shore
North Shore / South ShoreYes, I have a prologue. I think the first thing you might notice is that it’s not in Middle English like Chaucer’s. Oh good one! What an English nerd joke!
Anyway, I put the family tree (it’s a big family drama, think Dallas, that focuses on the lives of these old high school friends, think The O.C., who are now reunited during their college years). And then there’s the prologue which is written in third-person.
Sorry about the alignment of the text. I had to align it center so the family tree wouldn’t look odd. But I can’t get the body of the prologue to align left justified. Oh well…
A short list of what you need from my limited experience (what do I know? I’m just a begonia.) 1. a good story, set of characters, or idea 2. discipline and the time to work on the first draft. (I think the fact that I kept working everyday really helped. I had the same vision Read More
Here are some funny pictures I got in a email this morning. The cat one is the best. I actually have a deep loathing for all things feline, as I’m much more partial to dogs. But LOL Cats has changed my perspective. Cats can have personality.
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