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Blurbs are hard. My thoughts on this is that it could be beefed up and tightened a little bit. I’m not saying it should be this. I’m just giving a sample of what I mean by tightening it up, and focusing on strong evocative verbs/images.

I’m supposed to be mending a broken heart and writing a romance, not thinking about Sam McConnell (Perhaps something about him…is a werewolf, devilishly handsome?) or getting caught up in a real-life fantasy world. Folks (what sort…like fairies) hiding in the woods. Sam’s time bending friend. And don’t get me started on his mother (should have something about her??? Is she a witch? A dragon? Have a power?).

I have found a home among them, although they don’t know it. I want to stay, but in doing so I risk exposing us all.

That last line may not work as I’m not quite sure what you’re getting at with these two lines:

The acceptance of who and what I am, while hiding from others like me, make me feel cherished and safe. When I’m in their presence I want to stay and become part of them.

Yet, doing what it takes to keep me close and their secrets safe; safe from their enemies.

I hope that helps.

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Yay Rachel! I can’t wait to get started too. I’m having a hard time deciding what to write. Oh wait…I think I need to finish Patrick’s story 🙂

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6693 today. Just a teeny bit ahead of pace. How is eveyrone else doing?

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I’m still a little short today…4006, but I have critique group so I’ll crank out the last 1000 when I get back! How is everyone else doing?

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I’m at 3641 today 🙂 I’m ahead of pace. I hope to get much more done in the next few days. Here’s a few lines I wrote…

Daniel took her hand. “Jack was in a car accident up along Skyline drive. He’s in the hospital.”

She shot up from the couch. “I want to go to him.”

“I’ll take you, but the deputy has a few more questions.”

“No. I want to see my husband.”

“Right now he’s under police custody until we can question him,” Deputy Clarkson said.

“About what?”

“About the death of Cecilia Demmings. We have reason to believe your husband murdered her.”

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1,821 words today! I’m so excited to finally be writing this book.

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I’m still working toward 1667, but here’s my first line:

A warm hand slid over Tess’ thigh and hip as soft lips caressed her cheek.

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Camp Nanowrimo Starts today! What goal did you set for yourself for the challenge?

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I find them a challenge too. The only thing harder is loglines. 🙄

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Ah….sorry….

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Awesome Christina! I try not to worry too much about the nitty gritty when I’m writing a draft (whether it’s NaNo or not). It’s all about ideas and words. You can edit out wordiness later. Congrats on a great start!!!!