Finding a Compelling Opening in the Novel Boarding
Smash! Bang! Bust-'em-up action rarely appeals to me when I'm reading - or when I'm watching a movie.
I want to be in the character's head and sense the tension, excitement, or fear.
My challenge in the opening of Boarding was capturing Jessie Carter's nervousness while a powerful man eyed her portfolio.
All she wanted was for him to say yes or no—to accept or reject her fashion concepts. Jessie fantasized about gripping his collar and running her nose against his tan face and chiseled jaw.
She would whisper how much she admired his wide shoulders and sturdy neck and if he would say something, then he could do anything to her he damn well pleased.
That way she could retreat back to the hotel to take a nap, a warm bath, and enjoy the remainder of her Tuesday afternoon.
Ugh. Using sex just to get something was repulsive and only added to the stress.
She crossed one denim-clad leg over the other to keep from sliding along the vinyl upholstery and into a heap
on the floor.
Boarding, Book 1 The Jessie Carter Fashion Series
The context is Jessie had just arrived from London on a turbulent British Airways flight and she was still settling.
If you'd like to sample the novel, I will send the first 3 chapters for free. Email me at ddsymms@yahoo.com.
I want to be in the character's head and sense the tension, excitement, or fear.
My challenge in the opening of Boarding was capturing Jessie Carter's nervousness while a powerful man eyed her portfolio.
All she wanted was for him to say yes or no—to accept or reject her fashion concepts. Jessie fantasized about gripping his collar and running her nose against his tan face and chiseled jaw.
She would whisper how much she admired his wide shoulders and sturdy neck and if he would say something, then he could do anything to her he damn well pleased.
That way she could retreat back to the hotel to take a nap, a warm bath, and enjoy the remainder of her Tuesday afternoon.
Ugh. Using sex just to get something was repulsive and only added to the stress.
She crossed one denim-clad leg over the other to keep from sliding along the vinyl upholstery and into a heap
on the floor.
Boarding, Book 1 The Jessie Carter Fashion Series
The context is Jessie had just arrived from London on a turbulent British Airways flight and she was still settling.
If you'd like to sample the novel, I will send the first 3 chapters for free. Email me at ddsymms@yahoo.com.
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