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Worlds 2009 Nostalgia: Part II

Continuing with my look back at 2009 Worlds, let's turn to the events of Wednesday of that championship week. I wasn't among the hardcore fans who sat through eight hours of the men's short program. I love skating, but I couldn't imagine enduring that marathon. I opted instead to have a leisurely morning and attend the men's practice at the Convention Center.

I'd only seen Brian Joubert and Patrick Chan skate live once before (Brian at Skate America '04 and Patrick at Skate America '07), so I ...

Six Sentence Sunday - 3/11/12

Today is Six Sentence Sunday, where both published and non-published writers share six sentences from their work. I've posted an excerpt from my novel LIFE ON THE EDGE. This is a bit further into the scene I featured last week. Emily and Sergei are with a group at a nightclub in Tokyo, trying to keep up appearances.



After a few minutes, I sensed someone behind me. My pulsequickened as Sergei's woody cologne floated under my nose. Sergei mimicked mystance and stood close enough to me that his...

Sweet Saturday Sample - 3/10/12

For this week's Sweet Saturday, I've posted another deleted scene from my current release LIFE ON THE EDGE. Emily and Sergei are headed from Cape Cod to Em's parents' house in Brookline for Christmas, and they're giving their rink manager Alex a ride to Logan Airport in Boston.


"Wow, it's going to be ablizzard soon," I said as the snow swirled heavier around Sergei's SUV."Ugh, don't tell me that,Ma." Alex's voice carried forward from the back seat while he spoke on the phone."Yeah, I'll call...

Worlds 2009 Nostalgia: Part I

I had so much fun with my U.S. Nationals nostalgia series that I thought I'd look back at the 2009 World Championships in Los Angeles, the only Worlds I've attended. The five days I spent in L.A. were in a word - insane. I'm so glad I kept a journal so I can remember all the moments, both big and small, that occurred. Scrolling through all my photos from the event (which I'll link at the bottom), I recalled things I hadn't written in my journal and had totally forgotten. On to the memories!

My...

Six Sentence Sunday - 3/4/12

Today is Six Sentence Sunday, where both published and non-published writers share six sentences from their work. I've posted an excerpt from my novel LIFE ON THE EDGE. Emily and Sergei are with a group at a nightclub in Tokyo, trying to keep up appearances.



"Your face is red," he said.


I touched the glass to my flushed cheek. It cooled my face but not the heat I felt from Sergei's appreciative stare.


"I'm just really hot," I stammered.

Sergei's smile widened, and he took a sip of his drink. "No...

Sweet Saturday Sample - 3/3/12

For this week's Sweet Saturday, I've posted another deleted scene (I have a lot of these!) from my current release LIFE ON THE EDGE. Emily and Chris are competing at the Goodwill Games in Australia, and Chris is letting Emily use the extra bed in his hotel room because Em's roommate is ill and contagious.


Chris set the alarm clock for seven o'clock, and I switched off the lamp. Darkness surrounded us.


"Did you talk to Marley while I was in the shower?" I asked.


"Yeah, she was just waking up. I t...

Michal's Window by Rachelle Ayala

My friend and writing critique partner Rachelle Ayala has published her debut novel Michal's Window, and I wanted to let everyone know about a special promotion she's having to celebrate the release.  If you download the book (currently priced at 99 cents!) before March 3, you can sign up for a $50 Amazon gift card giveaway! Just go to Rachelle's website and follow the instructions.  
Here's a little bit more about Michal's Window:
In ancient Israel where women are possessions, Michal, King...

Six Sentence Sunday - 2/26/12

Today is Six Sentence Sunday, where both published and non-published writers share six sentences from their work. I've posted an excerpt from my novel LIFE ON THE EDGE. Emily and Sergei are having coffee, and Emily is still struggling with her feelings.




Sergei grinned and laid his arm across the chairnext to his. I laughed and soaked in the positive energybetween us. 
As I sipped my coffee, I watched Sergei rest his hand on the table beside his mug. What would happen if I reached out and put...

Sweet Saturday Sample - 2/25/12

For this week's Sweet Saturday, I've posted another deleted scene from my current release LIFE ON THE EDGE. Emily, Sergei, and their friends are at a barbecue at Emily's aunt's house, a few months after Em and Sergei start secretly dating. Em encounters her cousin Katie, a dance student at NYU.....




Later I was helping myself to chips and spinach dip when Katie waltzed intothe kitchen and sidled up next to me. I waited for her to make one of her usualcondescending remarks.


"I don't know how you ...

Life on the Edge Dream Movie Cast

I'm taking part in the "Characters in Love" event at  Imaginary Reads . Stop by to see my dream movie cast for LIFE ON THE EDGE!