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Six Sentence Sunday--Mists of Eria

For this week's six, I'm picking up where I left off during my last Six Sentence Sunday. To recap, Cal, the heroine, has just discovered something in her bed that shouldn't be there--something unsettling.

Mists of Eria's Six:

No, impossible.

With a shaking hand, she picked up the hair. There, resting in her palm, were strands of reddish brown curving around longer ones of black. Cal couldn't be so crazy as to imagine what rested in her hand. The auburn and black strands behaved in a very peculiar manner, because no matter how many times untwined, they reunited moments later. She sat down with a thump on her bed, not moving for a very long time.

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Electricity and an Interview

My electricity is back on! I'd been without it for several days. Don't you hate when that happens? Now, I have to empty out part of my fridge. Grrr... Thankfully, I think everything in the freezer is fine.

I meant to post earlier this week about my spolight interview and giveaway (Through the Rabbit Hole) up on Laurie's Interviews, but nature took that right out of my hands. Here's the link now:

http://lauries-interviews.blogspot.com/2011/06/spotlight-interview-with-lisa-kumar_19.html

Stop by if you have a moment, but I'm just glad to have my electricity back;)

Kary's Top Ten All-Time Favorite Summer Movies

In honor of the days of driving recklessly, living dangerously and working in fast food – this is my first installment of useless summer facts and fun.

Some of the funniest, scariest, most romantic movies of all time fall under the category of SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER. We all have those movies that remind us of the fun times in our lives – the young times in our lives. This list is a personal compilation of my favorites. Please feel free to add to and incorporate your own selections. The only rule is that the original release of the movie must be between May and August of any given year.


Kary's Top Ten

1. Raiders of the Lost Ark, June 1981 – the ultimate original summer adventure and the gold standard by which all others are measured


2. Ghostbusters, June 1984 – Who you gonna call? One of the funniest movies of all time and the embodiment of everything a summer movie should be



3. JAWS, June 1975 – I still will not go deeper than my knees in the ocean because of this movie



4. Top Gun, May 1986 – is there any woman over the age of 40 who didn't want to be on the beach during that volleyball scene?





5. Pirates of the Caribbean, July 2003 – a new wind blowing for the summer movie genre and the most notable adventure movie in over a decade




6. Batman, June 1989 – the beginning of the superhero's reign over the summer box office




7. Animal House, July 1978 – I've got one word for you "TOGA"





8. Cars, June 2006 – could have included any number of animated films because there are several that are worth seeing even if the kids aren't with you. This one is just my fav but Toy Story, Wall-E, Finding Nemo are all worth your time





9. Independence Day, July 1996 – Space Aliens and Will Smith 'nough said.




10. Jurassic Park, June 1993 – Seriously, I could do a Top 10 on Speilberg alone – The man is a summer movie genius

Other notables that didn't make my top 10 – Star Wars, Grease, Alien, Airplane, Caddyshack, The Blues Brothers, E.T., Risky Business, Return of the Jedi, Vacation, The Karate Kid, Back to the Future, Dirty Dancing, Bull Durham, Big, Apollo 13, Men In Black, Armageddon, Gladiator, Transformers, Iron Man, The Hangover, Inception

Here is a website that lists top movies by release dates. Take a stroll and reminisce. Spend a little time then leave me a comment letting me know which movies spark a memory or add a new selection of your own.

And most importantly – HAVE FUN!!!! It's summer time.

Six Sentence Sunday--Mists of Eria

The six this week are from my WIP fantasy romance, Mists of Eria. In them, the heroine, Cal, just awoke from a startlingly real dream and tries to convince herself everything is fine and normal.

She had more important things such as school, her part-time job, and family to worry about. Insanity, whether real or imagined, was not a priority on her list. Psychosis would just have to wait its turn like everything else.

Throwing off the blankets, she went to make the bed. When Cal pulled the sheets and comforter up, she noticed something on her pillow. None of her friends had hair that…

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Mega Author Blog Hop: Trip Around the World Winners!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and participated in the Mega Author Blog Hop! I meant to post the winners list last night, but Blogger wouldn't let me sign in to do so.

The winner of my first place prize is: Kristi! The second place winner is: Leanne! I've already contacted the winners by email, but if for some reason the email goes astray and the winners are reading this, don't hesitate to contact me. I love to hear from readers anyway!

Thanks again!

Tuesday Tale--Ice Cream Prompt

This week I'm participating in Jean Joachim's Tuesday Tale. The prompt is about something smooth and creamy I love to eat--ice cream. Read on to see how I incorporate the cold stuff into my tale.


Captivated

Gabe Preston watched as the ice cream left a tantalizing trail down the smooth skin he'd been checking out for the last ten minutes. The woman savored her treat with a childlike intensity, that pink tongue darting out and taking smooth licks. Now and then, her tongue would dip down and gather any stray drops before they could escape.

His gaze roved over her. Lord, there was nothing childlike about her figure, though. Tight black jeans and a little t-shirt hugged her lithe frame, reveling curves in all the right places. He stifled the urge to unfasten the top button of his polo shirt. What was she doing to him? This was a café, not a bar to trawl for women.

The lady tilted her head, and her eyes met his. A broad smile covered those delectable lips, stealing the breath from his lungs. She peered up through long lashes that he knew covered sparkling blue eyes. Her arched brows resembled the wings of--

He scoffed at himself. What was he? A poetic teenager? Gabe had long stopped being swayed by a pretty face after he'd seen how the size of his wallet could influence women. Some modicum of intelligence and kindness were essential. He didn't know if she had either in abundance.

The ice cream cone wavered in her hand, and as it fell, alarm flared in her eyes. Her long auburn hair covered her face as she dove after it. The ice cream landed with a splat or the floor. Before he knew what he was doing, he was out of his seat and across the aisle to her table.

She glanced up, and her mouth trembled into a pout. "Oh dear, I lost my ice cream."

Her voice flowed over him like a waterfall's caress. Her accent--why couldn't he place it? He'd traveled the world on business and pleasure enough to recognize most people's.

Gabe reached into the pocket of his chinos and redrew a folded handkerchief. "We can get you another one." He held out the piece of fabric.

She followed his gaze down to where her ice-cream covered fingers rested on the table. Rubbing her fingers together, she seemed fascinated by the melting substance.

Gabe narrowed his eyes. What was she doing? Wasn't she a bit old to play in her food?

He cleared his throat and offered the handkerchief again. "Ahem."

The woman tore her eyes from her hands and stared at him, her face glowing. "Would you?"

Confusion hit him. Would he what? "I don't know what--"

She interrupted him. "Get me another one?" The woman clapped her hands together and cast him a hopeful glance.

Doubts about this lady's eccentricities crept in. Was she all there? "Er, yes. Don't you want to wipe your hands first?"

She inclined her head regally. "I think I will."

As he handed her the handkerchief, her fingertips brushed his. Electric sparks zinged up his arms, cascading down to his toes. The woman froze, and then the moment passed.

Gabe crammed his hands into his pants pockets.

After wiping her fingers meticulously, she sat the fabric down on the table. "Thank you, Mr…?"

"Gabe."

She folded her hands primly together. "Thank you, Mr. Gabe."

He shook his head. "I go by the first name of Gabe. The last name is Preston."

"I am Anha."

A grin curved his lips. "Just Anha?"

A mysterious smile floated over her face. "Just Anha."

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Through the Rabbit Hole
Social worker Natalie Danvers never thought she would fall head first into her very own dimensional tear — straight into a fey lord's lap. The handsome but infuriatingly vague Lorh insists she's stuck in his land for three weeks and that only she can discover the reasons behind her appearance in TirAnn. Natalie's convinced this is all nonsense until forgotten memories of Lorh and his siblings resurface and collide with reason. Just who and what is she to Lorh and his family?

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Last Day of Mega Author Blog Hop!

Hi, everyone! This is the last day of Trip Around the World: Mega Author Blog Hop. Don't miss out on your chance to win some great prizes!

You can start the hop here (if you haven't already done so):

http://lisaandkary.blogspot.com/2011/05/lisa-kumar-trip-around-world-mega.html

Thanks to everyone who's participated so far!

A Pirate's Six Sentence Sunday

Ahoy, me hearties! Kary's Six Sentence Sunday.
This six is from my current work in progress The Pirate Princess.


The noble Prince Petra is on mission to rescue his betrothed, a lady he highly regards but does not love. Restless and unable to sleep on the south seas, he paces the darkened deck and meets with the sharp point of a pirate's sword.


Petra turned to meet the intense gaze of two bright green eyes and his heart leapt within him at the feral quality of her presence. The siren's raven hair blew in jagged wisps across her face. A mist surrounded her as if the heat she emanated transformed the damp sea air to steam.

Her vision roamed his body like hot hands and her voice slid into his mind like a lover's fingers through his hair. "Oh, I don't believe you are a sailor. Are you?" She used her sword to cut the ties of his tunic and fold it back to expose his heaving chest.



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Lisa Kumar: Trip around the World: Mega Author Blog Hop: the Poconos (May 16-23)

Welcome to the beautiful Poconos in Pennsylvania after your stop in Hell (Michigan, that is)! To start you off, let me share some landscapes and scenery with you.

Delaware Water Gap--NJ & PA

See the road runing along the right side of the river? That's I-80. A noteworthy fact: you can hike the Appalachian Trail through the Delaware Water Gap.








Waterfall at Childs Park--Dingmans Ferry, PA

Dingmans Ferry has quite a few waterfalls, actually.









Raymondskill Falls--Dingmans Ferry, PA

See, told you Dingmans Ferry had more than one waterfall!













A black bear--it can be a part of the scenery:) When I lived in the Poconos, I saw bears walking across various roads, not to mention in the woods behind my house.

Sometimes I miss living there. Walks in nature can feed the mind--and the creative process. It was easy to imagine other worlds, other beings, when surrounded by such beauty. I know the heroines in my stories would feel the same way. They found those 'other worlds, other beings' all too real when they were transplanted to a foreign dimension.


Through the Rabbit Hole

Social worker Natalie Danvers never thought she would fall head first into her very own dimensional tear — straight into a fey lord's lap. The handsome but infuriatingly vague Lorh insists she's stuck in his land for three weeks and that only she can discover the reasons behind her appearance in TirAnn. Natalie's convinced this is all nonsense until forgotten memories of Lorh and his siblings resurface and collide with reason. Just who and what is she to Lorh and his family?


Captive

Emma finds herself at the mercy of someone who shouldn't even exist -- in a reality far removed from her own 21st century world. Even though her Elvin captor, Cian, is mysterious and handsome, she determines to keep herself aloof and return home. This soon all changes as he wages a seductive war on her defenses that challenges everything she's believed about love and life.


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THIS TOUR STARTS: Monday, May 16, at Midnight (Arizona Time)
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Participation at every blog is recommended. BUT REMEMBER: the more you hop, the more chances you have to win. Every author is waiting to meet and interact with you, so please show every author some love!

My Contest and Giveaway:

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Six Sentence Sunday

For this week's six, I'll be taking the lines from my current WIP, Mists of Eria, a fantasy romance. Cal, our heroine, has seen and dreamed of things that shouldn't be possible. She's been like this since childhood, but has learned the hard way that she can't share her tale.

Pressing a hand to her still aching forehead, she bent over to retrieve her bag but froze at what she saw. The floor underneath the bag, underneath her feet, rippled. The whole floor swelled into a mass of waves.

She jerked her legs up onto the bed, her heart plummeting through the floor. As she whimpered, her eyes stayed fixated on the floor.

A flickering, glittering mist formed on the ground, overtaking the strange ripples and leaving her blind while it slowly crept over the bed.

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