Happy Wednesday! We’re getting ready for our annual trip to my aunt’s house for food, music, family, and friends. Our “poor” puppy will be happily spoiled by the sitter while we’re gone. I’m sure he’ll miss us, but he’ll have lots of doggy fun.
In other news, my new novella, Year of the Guilty Soul, is going to be an audiobook! I selected a narrator, and she accepted my offer. I listened to several auditions, but with her, I knew within three sentences I wanted to work with her. Also, she really liked the story, which made an impression on me. It should be out this fall.
On to this week’s snippet of Minuet. I know you were all dying to know what was in Marlie’s package, so here you go. The first sentence is from last week’s, followed by this week’s bit. I may stick with this for a while, unless someone objects to some pretty frank talk among women. I really, really wish I’d had women friends like these in my twenties, but most of this is stuff no one ever talked about.
WIPmath: 8/29/2018 = 2 + 9 = 11 plus 2 bonus = 13 paragraphs of dialog
“What’s in the package?”
“Oh, that?” Marlie settled herself on the floor. “My new vibrator.”
Amelia was glad she hadn’t yet taken a sip of water, or she’d have sprayed it all over poor Laura next to her. “I’m sorry. You said that so casually.”
“It’s not like it’s some big deal. Sheesh. I’d have thought you of all people wouldn’t be weird about it.”
“I’m not weird about it!” Amelia laughed. “I’m surprised is all. You don’t strike me as the type to be open about that kind of stuff.”
Marlie nodded. “I wouldn’t have been before the whole thing with Andre and Trevor.”
“Thought we weren’t talking about them tonight,” Nia said. “None of our men are allowed.”
“We’re not talking about them,” Amelia told her. “We’re talking about vibrators. Or something.”
“Anyway,” Marlie continued, raising her voice slightly. “It’s my first one.”
“Seriously?” Amelia gaped at her, thinking about her own collection in her bedside drawer.
Marlie shrugged. “Never needed one.” Now she blushed. “After the baby…well, it’s not the same. I’ve been having trouble feeling…inspired. I thought I’d try this.”
It made sense, though Amelia was still surprised and amused. “Don’t know what I’d do without mine.”
“Spend more time at Mack’s?” Gemma suggested. Nia shot her a glare.
“Ha, ha. No,” Amelia answered. “Sometimes I’d rather just be on my own, you know? Not have to worry about anyone else.”
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Ha ha! I was not expecting that. What a lovely group of friends. I feel like I know these people.
Also, congratulations on the audiobook!
I love the frank talk between the women. I want to join their friend group. 😉
Well, that was certainly unexpected. (big grin) Such casual conversation. No big deal. Love it!
Great dialogue!
Good for Marlie! I am all on board with frank conversations between women.
That’s really exciting about the audio book! Good luck with it all!