Sunday Snippet: Vice

The work projectabundance continues. I'm plugging along and chiseling away at the four currentprojects I have on my plate—two copy edits, a proofread, and a developmentaledit are the main events. I also have a set of revisions to review and a readthrough to start. It's chaotic but also … fun? I love that everything I'mworking on right now is so different. Not one of the manuscripts is similar tothe other ones.

As usual, totallyunhinged weather in Ohio. It's cold. It's hot. It's both in one day. Rain, sun,gloomy clouds, and hey, a chance for more snow. I did get lucky and had amostly clear night for the recent blood moon eclipse, which was amazing towatch. Being a night owl comes in very hand sometimes.

Had a limited viewingschedule this week, mainly because I needed to focus on the words in themanuscripts. I did get a few things watched. I might have to give bingewatching something for background noise a go for the next few weeks.

Finished up BeyondParadise and thoroughly enjoyed the first season finale. They packed so muchinto this episode. The case, Humph and Archie fight, more shenanigans from theChief Super, Esther and Hump bonding, Margo being Margo, Kelby being Kelby, andof course, the crew from Death in Paradise at the end. I can't wait towatch the first holiday episode this week!

Caught an episodeof Elementary and quite enjoyed it. Interesting interactions between theconsulting trio and the police duo and twisty bits thrown in to keep thingsrolling.

Enjoyed an episodeof Batman Beyond. It's one I definitely remembered and liked during myfirst watch of this series.

Watched an episodeof Classic Rugrats and actually remember this one, which is odd becausemost of the ninth season has been new-to-me stuff.

Started an episodeof London Kills, the opener to the fourth season. I had to stop partwaythrough because I need to pay attention and this isn't the week for me to dothat.

Also binged amarathon of Peter Gunn on one of the live PlexTV channels. I've beenhitting Plex up for a lot of viewing fare lately and I might end up using itover the next several weeks for background noise. Stay tuned.

That's pretty muchit for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Vice, a novellawhere the characters get together despite it being a terrible idea.

Here's theminiblurb:

Mercy Flynn and Bishop Hiller, two of Space StationTitania's brightest employees, have many vices, but the biggest one for either?Each other. They have to live and work together and avoiding the temptation totake things into personal territory wears on each, making the thin line ofprofessionalism very blurry.

And a sneaky peek…

Mercy escorted Ivan to his one andonly meeting for the day. "Mr. Lemig, you're scheduled to review themining contracts for Darbin's kelcite ore with Titania's commerce director.While you're occupied, I'll get to work on your requested itinerary for therest of the day." She stopped outside one of the private conference areas."If you finish early, please wait for me to return. The attendant will behappy to assist you with refreshments or entertainment modules." Openingthe door, she ducked inside to make sure Rave Neptite had arrived.Rave lifted his chin. "Mercy, I'mready." He patted the stack of portable files.Mercy smiled and made theintroductions between the men before stepping out and sealing the door. She abeeline to Bishop with a list of activities the dignitary wanted to participatein. She almost couldn't wait to see his reaction.He glanced up when she handed himthe curated notes. "Gambling, the bathing chamber, and a visit to theprivate club. Is there no limit to this guy's need for debauchery?" Bishopsnorted his disgust.Mercy bit back a grin because heresponded exactly the way she'd imagined.She shrugged. "Apparently not."Folding her arms over her chest, she met his gaze. "What do you want me todo to get this rolling?" She hadn't given him the best news yet.Bishop heaved a sigh."Nothing. I'll make personnel assignments and get back with you before he'sthrough with the contract reviews." He opened the employee roster.Mercy grimaced. "Well … thatmight not work. The dignitary requested the two of us." Apparently, Ivanneeded to posture and look important on top of being as depraved as possible.Bishop growled. "Are fuckingyou serious?" He shot her a look over his shoulder. "Does he realizethe less we know about his vices the better?" He put his head in hishands. "Great universe, help me." Grumbling, he straightened andreached up to pull down two handheld comp units.Mercy huffed out a breath."The universe could give two shits about us." If the great expansecared, it would stop sending randy politicos their way.She took one of the devices, openedthe roster and synced her machine with Bishop's.He got up. "Fine. Let's getstarted." Keying in two names, he swiped and sent them to her.Mercy's lips twitched. "You'regonna be fun today, aren't you?" The dealer he'd chosen pretty muchguaranteed Lemig would leave with much lighter coffers.She kind of feared who Bishop wouldpick for the bathing chamber.Bishop rolled his eyes with a grimtwist to his lips and stalked out of his office.Mercy let out a long exhale."Gonna be a long, long day."

Enjoying this one.Mercy and Bishop are fun to write and throwing Ivan in there makes thingsinteresting.

 

That's it for thisweek. Catch everyone on the flipside.

ML Skye