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October 17, 2016
October 15, 2016
Being wild and fun is sometimes a facade… Two Worlds Collided @KMNbooks #8sunday #snippetsunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday! This is a snippet from Two Worlds Collided. Coming soon Oct. 2016
LOOKING FOR last week's SNIPPET from Chapter Two: Snippet #4
Now for Chapter Two - Body Language Snippet #5
In last weeks snippet, Evie and Leon are on the elevator, but Leon hasn't pushed the button to a floor yet as he tells Evie about Bellamy's condition. Evie asks Leon if there's anything she should know about Bellamy besides keeping him on schedule.
There are some tweaks in punctuation. Leon is speaking first.
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"He can be wild and fun, but he's also vulnerable. He's had a few bad relationships and he hasn't been the same since he lost his father. I've known Bellamy for a long time and his smile doesn't reach his eyes if you know what I mean."
She did know what he meant, more so than Leon realized. "I'll be a friend if he wants one."
"Hmm...he may not be warm and cuddly about having you around. Just a warning, but I'm hoping you'll be able to keep him on schedule. He's notorious for forgetting where he's supposed to be on a good day, and now..." he said and let out a tired sigh.
"Understood."
Leon looked like he wanted to say more, but then turned and pushed the button on the panel and the elevator jerked into motion.
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Bellamy has had some hard knocks lately. Good thing Evie is aware of most of them, but reading about it is one thing. Meeting the man who lived through the events is another. Sometimes being wild and fun is only a facade so no one sees the truth.
Blurb for Two Worlds Collided:
Evie Reid on a whim agrees to travel back in time to change bad boy Bellamy Lovel's path of destruction. She's smart with a college degree, but she is still fan-girl crazy for the rock band, Civilized Heathens. Evie knows despite all Bellamy's smiles and enthusiasm on the stage, he's destined to end it all on one lonely night in a hotel room unless she can change his path.
Bellamy isn't keen on having Evie as his personal assistant, hired by his band mates to watch over him, and keep him on schedule. However, there is something about the woman that sparks his interest, despite his best to ignore her. When darkness threatens to consume him, he realizes she may be the only light that will chase the shadows away.
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Flowers and Fangs is a RONE awards Runner-Up! #RoneAwards @KMNbooks
So thrilled! Congrats to all the RONE AWARD winners!
Publisher: Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery
Print: $9.95 Ebook: $2.99/ $99¢ Sale
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Heat index: sensual to stimulating (2 flames) Pages: (about 58k)
Cover Artist: Karen Michelle Nutt (Gillian's Book Covers)
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About the Book:
Flowers and Fangs,
Stake and Dust series, Book II
Derek Hayes and his family are preternatural hunters. Stake and dust is their motto, but Derek has a difficult time accepting his sworn duty when Sloane McBride, his ex-girlfriend from high school, is the one he's been sent to eliminate. Once infected from a Nosferatu bite, there is no turning back. Sloane has been bitten and she will eventually change.
It proves a race against time when Derek puts aside his core beliefs and teams up with Sloane. The Nosferatu wants Sloane for his own, Derek's brothers are hunting her, and every second brings Sloane closer to changing into the very fiend they want to kill.
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October 8, 2016
He had it coming… Two Worlds Collided @KMNbooks #8sunday #snippetsunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday! This is a snippet from Two Worlds Collided. Coming soon Oct. 2016
LOOKING FOR last week's SNIPPET from Chapter Two: Snippet #3
Now for Chapter Two - Body Language Snippet #3
Leon fills Evie in about Bellamy's condition. He seems worried that Evie will judge Bellamy from what she's heard from the tabloids.
There are some tweaks in punctuation. Leon is speaking first.
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"The latest news," Leon continued, "the press filmed him punching a reporter, but they didn't show the reason for him losing his cool. The bastard he'd punched deserved worse. He'd endangered a group of teens at a high school rally. Bellamy was outside the gym signing autographs, and the reporter drove his van through the roped off area, leaning out the window and driving at the same time, mind you. He lost control and if Bellamy hadn't thrown himself in front of one of the girls, and shoved her out of the way, the bastard would have run her over. Bellamy lost it and went after the reporter who was still filming the incident. Bellamy yanked him out of the van and hauled off and punched the guy."
"I've never put much credit behind the tabloids," she reassured him. "What I'm wondering, though, is what exactly did you hire me to do for Mr. Lovel? Bryce hinted I was to keep him on schedule, but is there anything else I should know?"
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Obviously, Leon is concerned about Bellamy. Wonder how Bellamy will feel when he finds out the band hired someone to keep him on track?
Blurb for Two Worlds Collided:
Evie Reid on a whim agrees to travel back in time to change bad boy Bellamy Lovel's path of destruction. She's smart with a college degree, but she is still fan-girl crazy for the rock band, Civilized Heathens. Evie knows despite all Bellamy's smiles and enthusiasm on the stage, he's destined to end it all on one lonely night in a hotel room unless she can change his path.
Bellamy isn't keen on having Evie as his personal assistant, hired by his band mates to watch over him, and keep him on schedule. However, there is something about the woman that sparks his interest, despite his best to ignore her. When darkness threatens to consume him, he realizes she may be the only light that will chase the shadows away.
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October 1, 2016
Saint or Sinner? Two Worlds Collided @KMNbooks #8sunday #snippetsunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday! This is a snippet from Two Worlds Collided. Coming soon Oct. 2016
LOOKING FOR last week's SNIPPET from Chapter Two: Snippet #2
Now for Chapter Two - Body Language Snippet #3
Evie has been hired to be Bellamy's assistant and has met the band at the hotel where they are staying, and is now with Leon (bandmate), who is going to take her to where he believes Bellamy is hiding out. Leon fills her in about Bellamy's condition. He arrived last night after a forty-eight-hour stint in the New York rehab, which he'd checked himself into and was able to check himself right out again to board a plane to LA. Leon and Evie are inside the elevator, but Leon hesitates in pushing the button to a designated floor.
We're skipping ahead a few paragraphs and there is some tweaks in punctuation.
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"I know you're Bryce's sister and all, and you came highly recommended when we checked with your work, too. It's just–oh shit...what I'm trying to say is Bellamy is complicated, and I know you've heard things I'm sure from the press. Some not so glamorous, but you can't believe all they say. Can Bellamy be a pain in the ass? You betcha, but he's also a good guy, you know?"
"I'm sure he is," she said and wished she could tell him what she knew about Bellamy. How he donated money to help the less fortunate, and how he started drama schools in four different states to help underprivileged teens and donated money every month to keep those facilities going. How he volunteered his own time to see a dying child because it had been her wish to meet him, and there were other things too, many unselfish acts, but no one knew any of this until after he died. In life, the media wanted to make him out as the bad boy rocker gone wrong, but in death, they tried to paint a halo over his head. She was sure the real Bellamy, the real man, was somewhere in between the two.
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The media can be harsh. They only let you know what they want to report and usually they can't wait to broadcast negative publicity.
Blurb for Two Worlds Collided:
Evie Reid on a whim agrees to travel back in time to change bad boy Bellamy Lovel's path of destruction. She's smart with a college degree, but she is still fan-girl crazy for the rock band, Civilized Heathens. Evie knows despite all Bellamy's smiles and enthusiasm on the stage, he's destined to end it all on one lonely night in a hotel room unless she can change his path.
Bellamy isn't keen on having Evie as his personal assistant, hired by his band mates to watch over him, and keep him on schedule. However, there is something about the woman that sparks his interest, despite his best to ignore her. When darkness threatens to consume him, he realizes she may be the only light that will chase the shadows away.
*****If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us and share a snippet of your work in progress, a new release, or an oldie but goodie.
Hashtags: #8sunday #snippetsunday
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September 24, 2016
Don’t think I won’t deck you… Two Worlds Collided Two Worlds Collided #8sunday #snippetsunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday! This is a snippet from Two Worlds Collided. How do you like the official cover for the book?
LOOKING FOR last week's SNIPPET from Chapter Two: Snippet #1
Now for Chapter Two - Body Language
Evie has been hired to be Bellamy's assistant and is at the hotel. She just met the band, but her brother doesn't care for the way Clark, one of the band members, is eyeing his sister.
We're skipping ahead a few paragraphs.
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"Behave, Clark," Bryce warned. "That is my sister you're eyeing like a delicious treat."
Clark lifted his hands. "Just being friendly."
"A little less friendly would be good. Don't want to have to deck you," Bryce teased.
"I give you permission to deck him," Leon said.
"Hey," Clark answered, but laughed good-heartedly.
Leon glanced toward the door for the fifth time. "Typical Bellamy," he murmured, "always late."
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Do you have the feeling that the band members may have known each other a while? And where or where is Bellamy? lol
Blurb for Two Worlds Collided:
Evie Reid on a whim agrees to travel back in time to change bad boy Bellamy Lovel's path of destruction. She's smart with a college degree, but she is still fan-girl crazy for the rock band, Civilized Heathens. Evie knows despite all Bellamy's smiles and enthusiasm on the stage, he's destined to end it all on one lonely night in a hotel room unless she can change his path.
Bellamy isn't keen on having Evie as his personal assistant, hired by his band mates to watch over him, and keep him on schedule. However, there is something about the woman that sparks his interest, despite his best to ignore her. When darkness threatens to consume him, he realizes she may be the only light that will chase the shadows away.
*****If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us and share a snippet of your work in progress, a new release, or an oldie but goodie.
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September 19, 2016
NEW Look for Two Worlds Collided by Karen Michelle Nutt @KMNbooks #kindlescout
TWO WORLDS COLLIDED BY KAREN MICHELLE NUTT
Evie Reid on a whim agrees to travel back in time to change bad boy Bellamy Lovel's path of destruction. She's smart with a college degree, but she is still fan-girl crazy for the rock band, Civilized Heathens. Evie knows despite all Bellamy's smiles and enthusiasm on the stage, he's destined to end it all on one lonely night in a hotel room unless she can change his path.
Bellamy isn't keen on having Evie as his personal assistant, hired by his band mates to watch over him, and keep him on schedule. However, there is something about the woman that sparks his interest, despite his best to ignore her. When darkness threatens to consume him, he realizes she may be the only light that will chase the shadows away.
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September 17, 2016
Meet the Band… Two Worlds Collided Two Worlds Collided #8sunday #snippetsunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday! This is a snippet from Two Worlds Collided.
LOOKING FOR last week's SNIPPET from Chapter One: Snippet #11
Now for Chapter Two - Body Language
Evie made it back in time to 1997, accepted the job to be Bellamy's assistant, and is at the hotel to meet the band. If you'll recall from a previous snippet, it is mentioned that her brother Bryce and Clark are friends. Clark moved away the first year of High school so hasn't seen Evie since then. Because of her frizzy unruly hair, Clark gave her the name, Cha-cha-cha Chia.
We're skipping ahead a few paragraphs into the chapter. (A few creative spots here to make the 10 sentence limit)
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The band consisted of Leon Green, five-foot-eight, stockier built than his brother, Maury Green, who stood a few inches taller. Both were blondes and both had big, light-brown eyes, though Maury had a dimple in his right cheek that winked when he smiled. Maury was the drummer and vocals. Leon was vocals, played the keyboards, percussions, and co-wrote most of the songs along with Bellamy Lovel.
T.C. Worth had red hair that he dyed black, baby blue eyes and freckles that no amount of stage make-up would ever cover. He was the bass player and backup vocals.
Clark Barrymore, the tallest of the band, stood five-eleven with natural dark brown hair and even darker eyes. He played the rhythm guitar, saxophone, and was the backing vocals. She knew it was too much to hope Clark would keep it quiet that he knew her. "Cha-cha-cha Chia, my how you've grown," he voiced as he stood back to give her a once over, making her really want to smack the grin off his face.
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Clark's nickname probably isn't something she'd like others to know, especially since she's trying to make a good impression as a responsible woman hired to be Bellamy's assistant. lol Do any of you have a nickname ? 
September 10, 2016
Babysitting a Rock Star… Two Worlds Collided #8sunday #snippetsunday
Welcome to Snippet Sunday! This is a snippet from Two Worlds Collided.
LOOKING FOR last week's SNIPPET: Snippet #10
Now for Chapter One, #10 snippet: Los Angeles, 2007 Disappear
Evie made it back in time to 1997. Her essence from 2007 has merged with her younger self. (This is how time travel is accomplished when using magic as a way of time travel.) Her brother, Bryce, just called her at her workplace. This is the first step in changing history. She refused the job to be Bellamy's personal assistant the first go around. Let's see what happens this time...
We're skipping ahead a few paragraphs from last week. (Creative punctuation for this one. :))
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The band wants to hire a private assistant...for Bellamy Lovel," he added carefully.
"I have some time off available here so it shouldn't be a problem, and you know, I could use the extra cash." Bryce knew about her boyfriend and him depleting her bank account.
"Well, perfect. I'll let the band know. They'll want you to start on August 10th. I'll call you later tonight with all the details, and Evie, this has to be kept quiet. Bellamy is…he's been in rehab, left early to do this tour and the band's worried about him."
They should be, she thought but didn't voice her opinion. "They're hiring me to watch him, aren't they?"
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She's in. Should prove interesting. Don't you wonder what Bellamy will think about being assigned a babysitter?
Blurb for Two Worlds Collided:
Evie Reid on a whim agrees to travel back in time to change bad boy Bellamy Lovel's path of destruction. She's smart with a college degree, but she is still fan-girl crazy for the rock band, Civilized Heathens. Evie knows despite all Bellamy's smiles and enthusiasm on the stage, he's destined to end it all on one lonely night in a hotel room unless she can change his path.
Bellamy isn't keen on having Evie as his personal assistant, hired by his band mates to watch over him, and keep him on schedule. However, there is something about the woman that sparks his interest, despite his best to ignore her. When darkness threatens to consume him, he realizes she may be the only light that will chase the shadows away.
*****If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us and share a snippet of your work in progress, a new release, or an oldie but goodie.
Hashtags: #8sunday #snippetsunday
Participating Authors are listed at these sites:
Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
September 3, 2016
The Phone Call… Two Worlds Collided #8sunday #snippetsunday #KindleScout
Welcome to Snippet Sunday! This is a snippet from Two Worlds Collided.
Everyone will receive a free copy of Two Worlds Collided if it is nominated by Kindle Scout, but only if it receives enough votes. If you have a moment, I would love if you'd cast your vote.
