Possibilities of Amy by Jaye Frances
Thank you, Tanya, for having me back on All Things Books with my new coming-of-age romance novella, The Possibilities of Amy. It’s a story inspired from a personal experience—the discovery of a “secret love.” It happened during a high school reunion, when a past and nearly-forgotten classmate re-introduced himself, and then divulged his feelings for me over a glass of merlot. Although it had all the ingredients to qualify as one of the most embarrassing moments of my life, it was far from awkward. It took me back to the days of Friday night football games, dances in the gymnasium, and all those Saturday nights I spent at home, just waiting for the phone to ring. After reminiscing for an hour or so, we said goodbye and the night became another memory—one I knew I had to write about.
In The Possibilities of Amy, the main character, David, is a shy high school senior, infatuated with the new transfer student, Amy. But unable to find the courage to approach her, he waits in torment, hoping for the just the right opportunity. When he finds out that his pals also have their sights set on Amy, he does his best to keep his fantasy romance a secret. Not an easy task, especially when your best friends are devising plans of conquest, and hatching a scheme to determine who will be the victor of the spoils.
In the following excerpt, David finally overcomes his shyness. Shoring up his confidence with nervous energy, he joins in a classroom discussion, hoping to open a conversation with Amy.
Here’s an excerpt:
The girl on my right began flipping through her paperback study guide as if it were a deck of playing cards. “Well, most of us think The Merchant of Venice is a porno script. On a more personal note, I’ve decided on pizza for dinner.” She hesitated for a moment, and then added, “Oh, and Amy’s not sure about anything.”
Her unexpected jab at Amy caught me off-guard, and without thinking, I nervously repeated it. “Not sure?” I froze as I heard the challenge in my voice. I had to say something else, something that would soften my unintended but apparent arrogance. With as much concern and sincerity as I could muster, I turned to Amy. “Why is that?”
The group fell quiet. In the wake of what should have been tremendous pressure, I was surprised how calm and unaffected I felt.
Amy looked up, as if suddenly aware that the group’s attentive silence was focused on her. She brought a hand to her face, allowing her fingers to hover over soft, flawless lips. As they lightly settled against her cheek, her pastel blue eyes seemed to gaze directly into mine, and then deeper, as if making sure I was really there, ready and listening.
To look at her—just to look—gave me such a sense of quiet fulfillment. Even if I never touched her, or sat this close to her again, I would always remember her face, poised to speak, to answer my question.
“I didn’t say I wasn’t sure, and I’m not disagreeing,” she began. “I just thought it was interesting how Bassanio offered his wife to Antonio—not as payment, but as a gesture of gratitude, of friendship. Know what I mean?”
Her voice was soft, compelling, and she had returned my question with another. Our dialogue had begun. So simple, so easy. I felt a sudden rush of excitement.
Then it struck me. What the hell was she talking about? I hadn’t read the assignment.
“Do you think that was common practice?” I tried to sound interested, hiding my confusion. “I mean, do you think a friend might have been obligated to make that kind of offer?”
Amy’s expression turned thoughtful. “Oh, I see. Because a real friend would also have been obligated to decline. I didn’t think of that. What else?”
What else? What do you mean, what else? That’s it. That’s all I’ve got.
Here’s a brief synopsis:
Amy is the ultimate trophy girl—gorgeous face, killer body, and a vivacious personality. But there’s something else about her, something that makes her even more special. Amy is new. A transfer student from out of state, she’s starting her senior year without knowing a soul. And that means she’s up for grabs, available.
Infatuated from the moment he sees her, David is determined to meet Amy, and if the fates are willing, to spend the rest of his life with her. But his shyness prevents him from approaching her—until his friends devise a contest to determine who will be the first to prove their manhood by seducing her.
Jaye Frances is the author of The Kure, a paranormal-occult romance novel, The Possibilities of Amy, a coming-of-age story of high school romance, and The Cruise-All That Glitters, a humorous adult satire about a single guy hoping to have a romantic encounter at sea. Her upcoming work, scheduled for a Summer 2012 release, is titled The Beach, a sci-fi fantasy about a man who is given the opportunity to receive his ultimate wish and lives to regret it. She is also a featured columnist for the NUSA SUN magazine. Born in the Midwest, Jaye readily admits that her life’s destination has been the result of an open mind and a curiosity about all things irreverent. When she’s not consumed by her writing, Jaye enjoys cooking, traveling to all places tropical and “beachy” and taking pictures—lots of pictures—many of which find their way to her website. Jaye lives on the central gulf coast of Florida, sharing her home with one husband, six computers, four cameras, and several hundred pairs of shoes. For more information, visit Jaye’s website at www.jayefrances.com, or Jaye’s Blog at http://blog.jayefrances.com
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13551398-the-possibilities-of-amy
My Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/jayefrancesauthor
Link for The Possibilities of Amy on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Possibilities-of-Amy-ebook/dp/B007LPVXIA/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332085581&sr=8-1-fkmr0
The Possibilities of Amy is Available Now
in kindle eBook on Amazon for only $.99
You can also download the book to your cloud reader, computer, Smartphone, and tablet with one of Amazon’s FREE reading apps. Here’s the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=sa_menu_karl3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771
One Kindle version of Possibilities of Amy by Jaye Frances is up for grabs. To enter leave a comment with your name and email address. The giveaway will close on July 28, 2012
In The Possibilities of Amy, the main character, David, is a shy high school senior, infatuated with the new transfer student, Amy. But unable to find the courage to approach her, he waits in torment, hoping for the just the right opportunity. When he finds out that his pals also have their sights set on Amy, he does his best to keep his fantasy romance a secret. Not an easy task, especially when your best friends are devising plans of conquest, and hatching a scheme to determine who will be the victor of the spoils.In the following excerpt, David finally overcomes his shyness. Shoring up his confidence with nervous energy, he joins in a classroom discussion, hoping to open a conversation with Amy.
Here’s an excerpt:
The girl on my right began flipping through her paperback study guide as if it were a deck of playing cards. “Well, most of us think The Merchant of Venice is a porno script. On a more personal note, I’ve decided on pizza for dinner.” She hesitated for a moment, and then added, “Oh, and Amy’s not sure about anything.”
Her unexpected jab at Amy caught me off-guard, and without thinking, I nervously repeated it. “Not sure?” I froze as I heard the challenge in my voice. I had to say something else, something that would soften my unintended but apparent arrogance. With as much concern and sincerity as I could muster, I turned to Amy. “Why is that?”
The group fell quiet. In the wake of what should have been tremendous pressure, I was surprised how calm and unaffected I felt.
Amy looked up, as if suddenly aware that the group’s attentive silence was focused on her. She brought a hand to her face, allowing her fingers to hover over soft, flawless lips. As they lightly settled against her cheek, her pastel blue eyes seemed to gaze directly into mine, and then deeper, as if making sure I was really there, ready and listening.
To look at her—just to look—gave me such a sense of quiet fulfillment. Even if I never touched her, or sat this close to her again, I would always remember her face, poised to speak, to answer my question.
“I didn’t say I wasn’t sure, and I’m not disagreeing,” she began. “I just thought it was interesting how Bassanio offered his wife to Antonio—not as payment, but as a gesture of gratitude, of friendship. Know what I mean?”
Her voice was soft, compelling, and she had returned my question with another. Our dialogue had begun. So simple, so easy. I felt a sudden rush of excitement.
Then it struck me. What the hell was she talking about? I hadn’t read the assignment.
“Do you think that was common practice?” I tried to sound interested, hiding my confusion. “I mean, do you think a friend might have been obligated to make that kind of offer?”
Amy’s expression turned thoughtful. “Oh, I see. Because a real friend would also have been obligated to decline. I didn’t think of that. What else?”
What else? What do you mean, what else? That’s it. That’s all I’ve got.
Here’s a brief synopsis:
Amy is the ultimate trophy girl—gorgeous face, killer body, and a vivacious personality. But there’s something else about her, something that makes her even more special. Amy is new. A transfer student from out of state, she’s starting her senior year without knowing a soul. And that means she’s up for grabs, available.
Infatuated from the moment he sees her, David is determined to meet Amy, and if the fates are willing, to spend the rest of his life with her. But his shyness prevents him from approaching her—until his friends devise a contest to determine who will be the first to prove their manhood by seducing her.
Jaye Frances is the author of The Kure, a paranormal-occult romance novel, The Possibilities of Amy, a coming-of-age story of high school romance, and The Cruise-All That Glitters, a humorous adult satire about a single guy hoping to have a romantic encounter at sea. Her upcoming work, scheduled for a Summer 2012 release, is titled The Beach, a sci-fi fantasy about a man who is given the opportunity to receive his ultimate wish and lives to regret it. She is also a featured columnist for the NUSA SUN magazine. Born in the Midwest, Jaye readily admits that her life’s destination has been the result of an open mind and a curiosity about all things irreverent. When she’s not consumed by her writing, Jaye enjoys cooking, traveling to all places tropical and “beachy” and taking pictures—lots of pictures—many of which find their way to her website. Jaye lives on the central gulf coast of Florida, sharing her home with one husband, six computers, four cameras, and several hundred pairs of shoes. For more information, visit Jaye’s website at www.jayefrances.com, or Jaye’s Blog at http://blog.jayefrances.comGoodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13551398-the-possibilities-of-amy
My Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/jayefrancesauthor
Link for The Possibilities of Amy on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Possibilities-of-Amy-ebook/dp/B007LPVXIA/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332085581&sr=8-1-fkmr0
The Possibilities of Amy is Available Now
in kindle eBook on Amazon for only $.99
You can also download the book to your cloud reader, computer, Smartphone, and tablet with one of Amazon’s FREE reading apps. Here’s the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=sa_menu_karl3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771
One Kindle version of Possibilities of Amy by Jaye Frances is up for grabs. To enter leave a comment with your name and email address. The giveaway will close on July 28, 2012
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