Cravings and Triggers excerpt

I am having a blast writing about Sani and Zeph, but I don't know how they'll be received. They're both crazy. Zeph's even nuttier than I thought she was. Sani is a Navajo Skinwalker who works as an electrician and handyman. Zeph is a bartender and the single mother to a transgender son.
Here is a conversation they had about why they're bad for perfect for each other.

“I mean, it’s not that I don’t want a girlfriend, I just meant that me with a girlfriend is no good.” He pulls his hair, hard enough to hurt his scalp. “I told you I can get possessive, but I don’t think I mentioned to you that I hard core stalked my last girl, and I chopped all her hair off. I’m fucking nuts. I want to be good for you, but I’m not a saint, and I want more than anything for you and Z to have a happy stress-free life. I have some demons.” I smile and exhale. Is that all? A little stalking and a haircut.
“First of all, you already know that if you try that shit with me, I’m gonna fuck your shit up, right?” His lip turns up into half of a smile.
“I believe it.”
“Good. Second of all, I’m not a saint. You already know I slashed some tires.”
“I have too.”
“I’ve broken some windshields. I cut off the left sleeve of all Adrian’s shirts after he threw all of Z’s boy stuff away. I put hot sauce on Adrian’s dick when he was asleep, after I went through his phone and saw all the naked chicks sending him pictures.”
“Hold up, what did you do to Adrian?” I cup Sani’s disturbed face in my hands.
“Don’t get caught up in the details, babe. The point is that we’re much better people now. You’re not that Sani, and I’m not that Zeph, so maybe we can just get to know the newer, better versions of each other and leave the past in the past.” I search his eyes to see if I scared him off.
“Do you think we’re bad for each other?”
“Not at all.” I don’t hesitate.
“Okay.” He removes my hands from his face and holds them in his. “You’re smarter than me, so I believe you.”
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Published on December 23, 2016 07:12
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message 1: by Andrew (new)

Andrew Mowere Hahah! Yeah, that's how you hook someone.

As always, I'm a little of a prude. In this case, I'm fine with Zeph doing the penis hot sauce thing. The "female character does the scary thing to male character's genitals" is often overused, but it fits perfectly here. I hope no one sees it as a cheap trick.

I think that here, the biggest positive is that both characters understand what's wrong with them. They think enough to know that it's terrible, but they also can't help it. I like this, and look forward to them maturing enough that they let things go, but not enough for others to truly understand.

Fun fact: It's harder to do it to a female, but it hurts a lot worse.


message 2: by Gisele (new)

Gisele Walko Glad you like it. The hot sauce thing I heard about from my mom. When she was in Germany, some of the military wives were doing this to their cheating husbands. It's not a very big part of the book. They're both just trying to do right and keep their tempers in check. That is a fun fact. *cringes*. Thanks for stopping by.


message 3: by Gisele (new)

Gisele Walko velvetgypsy wrote: "Woo hoo Sani's back... Two wack-jobs together!! I love it Gisele. What I'm reading and liking is, they're both each other's council. Recognizing their inappropriate behavior and moving on. But I li..."

40 years old! Woot Woot! I'll drop you a note on your bday coming up. I'm glad you like the wack-jobs. Thanks for reading and commenting. Happy Holidays!


Heather ~*dread mushrooms*~ It's your birthday??? Have a good one! <3

Yes, I like that they both list their bad behavior and neither one goes running, lol.


message 5: by Gisele (new)

Gisele Walko Thanks Heather! Happy holidays. Not the most likable H/h I've written, but that's okay I think. Your birthday is coming up too soon. Most of my friends are Capricorns.


Heather ~*dread mushrooms*~ They don't have to be likeable to be enjoyable! ;)


message 7: by Monique (new)

Monique LMAO! Oh shit...this is too damn funny. Two bat shits together...I LOVE it! And the hot sauce on the pecker...damn, I think I did something similar ages ago. lol. I definitely need to read the previous story before this one.


message 8: by Monique (last edited Dec 23, 2016 01:51PM) (new)

Monique Wait...what? It's your b-day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HOLIDAY KID!
40 years old? So young, so young...
(I think that I did the hot sauce on the pecker thing when I was around that age. The memories...)

Anyway - Happy Birthday, Gisele! Have a great birthday/holiday with your family!


message 9: by Gisele (new)

Gisele Walko Monique wrote: "LMAO! Oh shit...this is too damn funny. Two bat shits together...I LOVE it! And the hot sauce on the pecker...damn, I think I did something similar ages ago. lol. I definitely need to read the prev..."

Glad you like it. I will hit you up to read this one when I finish it. Thanks for the birthday wishes. Dying to hear your experience with hot sauce and peckers, :-) Happy Holidays!


message 10: by Monique (new)

Monique No...you probably don't wanna' know. That way you'll be innocent of knowing about a criminal offense. lol


message 11: by Gisele (new)

Gisele Walko Okay, but if you get bored and want to inbox me.........Lol.


message 12: by Lisa (new)

Lisa White This book sounds awesome. I can't wait to read it!!!


message 13: by Gisele (new)

Gisele Walko Lisa wrote: "This book sounds awesome. I can't wait to read it!!!"

Thanks! When it's done, I'll see if you want an ARC!


message 14: by Lisa (new)

Lisa White I'm saying yes!yes!yes! And for good measure. Never ask me. Just assume that my answer will always be a resounding yes!!!


message 15: by Gisele (new)

Gisele Walko Lol! Great, I'm glad you're excited about it! I hope to be completely done within a few weeks and then I will contact you.


message 16: by Lisa (new)

Lisa White Wonderful. Thank you sooo much


message 17: by Gisele (new)

Gisele Walko Yes ma'am!


message 18: by Monique (new)

Monique I'm like Lisa - just give it to me!


message 19: by Gisele (new)

Gisele Walko Yes ma'am! I'll be looking for readers soon. I appreciate you guys.


message 20: by Lisa (new)

Lisa White Anytime


message 21: by [deleted user] (new)

I almost missed this one.. I'm too late to congratulate for the bday, though... You are a great writer, Gisele! Very good dialogue!
Also, is this the same Sani from the books I read? I am so angry at him!!! >:-S But he is a well build character, like all your characters are! :)


message 22: by Gisele (new)

Gisele Walko Isis wrote: "I almost missed this one.. I'm too late to congratulate for the bday, though... You are a great writer, Gisele! Very good dialogue!
Also, is this the same Sani from the books I read? I am so angry ..."


Thanks, Isis! This is the same Sani. He found a crazy lady to love and he'll get a HEA. How is your writing coming? Working on anything?


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