L.E. DeLano's Blog, page 22
May 2, 2018
May 1, 2018
Tidbit Tuesday: Jessa Learns About The Ripple Effect
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In DREAMER, Jessa gets direction about her multi-dimensional travel from Mario – who is more than a little put-out that she botched her lasr assignment. Jessa is pretty pissed herself, having encountered a version of someone she never though she’d have to see again. It’s time for Mario to illustrate just how important her work can be . . .
I lean back against his desk. “I’m tired, Mario. I’m traveling too much, my mom is getting really suspicious, and now you pull this on me. This was supposed to be a routine job.”
“You mean the job you didn’t complete? Again?” he asks pointedly.
“Don’t start with me.” My eyes flash a warning that he completely ignores as he studies me for a moment, stroking his chin thoughtfully.
“Come on,” he finally says. “I’ve got something to show you.”
He steps over to the red door and opens it, and I follow him through and into the dreamscape. We’re in someone’s backyard in what looks like an average suburban neighborhood. Mario now looks like a postal worker, complete with a bag full of letters slung over his shoulder.
“The girl you were supposed to offer the gum to was going to be reminded of an old family friend who happened to always carry Juicy Fruit gum,” he tells me, pointing the girl out as she walks past us. She can’t hear us because this is just a dream Mario is using to illustrate his point. We’re invisible observers as he shows me the future that could have been.
“The friend is like a second mother to her,” he goes on, and the scene changes in front of us. It looks like we’re on a farm or something, and Mario is now in overalls and a John Deere hat.
“She’s going to make a point to visit the friend next month,” he tells me. “While she’s there, she’s going to remark about a suspicious mole on a neighbor’s arm.”
My forehead creases in confusion as I try to follow the chain of events. “She saves somebody from cancer?” I ask.
“No, it’s too late for that,” Mario says, waving a hand to change the scene again—this time to an older man sitting on a hospital bed, with a younger woman and a nurse in attendance.
“The cancer is there,” Mario says, pointing. “But it’s in the early stages. The neighbor will get the treatment he needs, and his daughter will drive him to his doctor appointments. The daughter will get to know the cute radiologist at the hospital, and they’ll begin a relationship. The radiologist has an ex-girlfriend who’ll be heartbroken to see him move on, and she’ll take nearly a year to recover from it. During that time, she starts playing guitar again—just like she needs to.”
“Why?”
“That’s another story that leads to a half dozen others,” Mario tells me, reaching for the knob on the red door that’s in the center of the hospital room wall. He opens it and I follow him back through into the classroom.
“So this guy might die of cancer and his daughter will never find true love because I screwed up—is that what you’re saying?” I wrap my arms around myself again, feeling twice as miserable as I did when I got here.
“I’m reminding you that one little correction can reset the course of dozens, maybe even hundreds of lives. We need you—you need you,” he amends, “to be the absolute best you can be as a Traveler. It’s critical, especially in light of current events. Working around Finn is a handicap we can’t afford you to have.”
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DREAMER is out now and available at all major outlets.
April 30, 2018
She walks awkwardly over and puts an arm around my shoulders . . .
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“Listen. When I lost my dad, I wanted to curl up in a hole somewhere. I wanted to sit in bed all day with the covers over my head and the lights out. I didn’t want to go to school, or hang out, or even have to talk to anybody. When you get a hole like that ripped in your life, the last thing you want to do is stuff it with all that other junk.”
#Lovelines
From: DREAMER
Topic: “Lost”
April 27, 2018
Fan Art Friday – Dreaming Of A Cozy Reading Nook
Today’s fanart comes courtesy of Bookstagrammer buriedinabookshelf, who created this gorgeous tableau.
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I love all the shades of blue, the mirror, and that fanned book! So many thoughtful touches on this one!
Be sure and check the blog on Monday – it’s great big GIVEAWAY time again!
April 25, 2018
His eyes met his reflection . . .
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…and within the depths of the pool he saw his life play out, as it should have been. Could have been. Running across grass, sharing meals with a family, laughing with friends, traveling by car, or train, or ship. Walking the good green earth and never feeling hungry or afraid. Growing old with her at his side.
#1LineWed
From: DREAMER
Topic: “Play”
April 24, 2018
Author Event: Come See Me At Barnes & Noble!
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That’s right! I’ll be appearing at Barnes & Noble in Wyomissing, PA this Saturday, April 28th from 1-4pm. I’ll be signing copies of TRAVELER and DREAMER and I’m bringing some fun giveaway items, as well. Stop by and see me!!
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April 18, 2018
I look down at the journal . . .
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April 16, 2018
“Please tell me there’s a fire.”
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“I’m chilled to my moldy bones,” Brin gripes.
“Your moldy bones are fine,” I tell him, and I ought to know. I’m carrying them.
#MuseMon
Topic: Fire/Flames
From: WIP
April 13, 2018
#FanArt Friday: One Beautiful Duo!
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I am just crazy in love with this amazing combo shot from Instagrammer @aparanormalromance – so beautifully done!!
April 10, 2018
Pub Day! DREAMER Is Finally Here!
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Can you believe it! I’m still pinching myself! Can’t wait for you to slide through realities with Jessa and Finn!
