Showing posts with label Stormy Weather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stormy Weather. Show all posts

Saturday, January 16, 2016

It's a date ~ Weekend Writing Warriors / #8sunday / 01/17/16

Hi! Welcome to another Weekend Writing Warrior and Snippet Sunday round. Every week writers post 8-to-10 sentences on their blogs from a published or unpublished book. Then we "hop" around and leave comments on each other's snippets. Whether our work is already published or in progress, the helpful comments help us become stronger writers on our next WIP. We welcome EVERYONE's comments.

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I'm sharing snippets from Stormy Weather, one of the short stories in The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero collection. 

Last week Bruce implored on Debbie's good nature to allow him to ride the hurricane out with her in the hotel lobby where she was staying. This week, despite her wariness, she concedes. This is the last snippet from Stormy Weather, one of the short stories in my anthology. I hope you've enjoyed.

Creative editing alert!  Here are eight more lines... 



She chuckled, “I meant don’t you have to take care of your own place in this weather?”
“I live in one of the older hotels down the beach, people are just going to be hanging out in the lobby there.” He pretended to pout, “so can I come to your hotel lounge and ride out the hurricane?”
Sighing heavily, she surrendered, “yeah.”
“So I’ll pick you up and escort you downstairs tonight?”
“No, I’ll meet you downstairs in the lounge,” Debbie wasn’t sure what to make of this guy; she definitely didn’t want him thinking that he might be invited into her room.
“Okay,” his eyes met and held hers for a few seconds, “I will see you tonight.”
She didn’t understand why the warmth of his gaze felt like he had just stroked her.






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For more WeWriWa Snippets, go to: 

The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero is a single author collection of short stories featuring Introduction, Pussycat Tails, Holiday Happiness, Not Alone, I Swear That Raccoon Just Knocked on the Door, Stormy Weather, A Mother’s Love, More Than a Friend, The Meeting, The Vacation and a special bonus section.

Stormy Weather
The ominous skies and howling winds of a hurricane lead to an unexpected and warmhearted friendship.


BUY LINKS
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Saturday, January 9, 2016

Looking for a safe haven ~ Weekend Writing Warriors / #8sunday / 01/10/16

Hi! Welcome to another Weekend Writing Warrior and Snippet Sunday round. Every week writers post 8-to-10 sentences on their blogs from a published or unpublished book. Then we "hop" around and leave comments on each other's snippets. Whether our work is already published or in progress, the helpful comments help us become stronger writers on our next WIP. We welcome EVERYONE's comments.

See more at the
WeWriWa blog
& check out the
Facebook Snippet Sunday group


I'm sharing snippets from Stormy Weather, one of the short stories in The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero collection. 

Last week the handsome stranger introduced himself, his name is Bruce. He seems interested, she seems irritated. He's persistent, she tries to keep a distance. Debbie wants to discourage his company...

Creative editing alert!  Here are ten more lines... 


After only a brief hesitation, she gave him the name of her hotel on Collins in South Beach.
“Do they have anything going on in the lounge tonight?”
Debbie shook her head and wondered how she had let him get past her defenses, “Bruce, right?”
He nodded.
“Do these places really keep things as usual in a hurricane?”
“Well everyone down here is pretty used to it so long as they didn’t order any evacuations – and of course so long as it’s indoors – then yeah, it’s safer to keep all the guests on the lower floors.”
“So it would make sense if I stayed in the lounge?”
“Yeah., he smiled at her, “so it’s a date?”
She laughed at him, “don’t you have some place of your own to be?”
He stopped and looked at her emotionlessly, “I’m wounded, would you deny the safety of your hotel lounge to a man who saved your life by plucking you from that wave?”




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For more WeWriWa Snippets, go to: 

www.wewriwa.com

The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero is a single author collection of short stories featuring Introduction, Pussycat Tails, Holiday Happiness, Not Alone, I Swear That Raccoon Just Knocked on the Door, Stormy Weather, A Mother’s Love, More Than a Friend, The Meeting, The Vacation and a special bonus section.

Stormy Weather
The ominous skies and howling winds of a hurricane lead to an unexpected and warmhearted friendship.


BUY LINKS
~~~~~
Most authors are part of a generous community, they support their fellow authors in many ways: constructive critique, re-tweets, emotional bolstering, encouragement, and providing a welcoming ear when necessary. Of course there are a FEW who are not so nice, but I won't get into that here.

As a full time freelance writer for a few decades, and a published author of fiction as well for the last decade, I have enjoyed this camaraderie. When I hear my friends and family who work in more traditional jobs talk about hanging out around the office water cooler, I often think about the co-workers I've become friends with over the years.

Whether we converse on FaceBook, on the phone, through emails or, sometimes even face-to-face, the friendships are real and very valuable. I belong to a publishing group of wonderfully compassionate people, a few who I have been fortunate to be in the company with, others I've chatted with by phone, and still others that share marketing ideas and experiences in some online form. And without a doubt we certainly provide the cheering section our frail egos thrive on.

As a freelance journalist I often deal with editors across the country and have established relationships with some that are longer than many married people I know. It's safe to say that one or two have also become good friends in real life.

I had a recent conversation with a relative about friendships and she did question whether real friends could be made of people you've never "really" met, I think YES you can. Writers can be solitary people and while this probably makes it easier to accept the various ways we interact, the internet and phones, and even visual applications, gives the term "Getting to know you" a much broader scope.

...or maybe it's just the inherent quality of the writing community to "reach out" to others ~ real or fictional, LOL.


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Saturday, January 2, 2016

Her name is Deborah ~ Weekend Writing Warriors / #8sunday / 01/03/16

Hi! Welcome to another Weekend Writing Warrior and Snippet Sunday round. Every week writers post 8-to-10 sentences on their blogs from a published or unpublished book. Then we "hop" around and leave comments on each other's snippets. Whether our work is already published or in progress, the helpful comments help us become stronger writers on our next WIP. We welcome EVERYONE's comments.

See more at the
WeWriWa blog
& check out the
Facebook Snippet Sunday group


I'm sharing snippets from Stormy Weather, one of the short stories in The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero collection. 

Last week the handsome stranger introduced himself, his name is Bruce. He seems interested, she seems irritated. He's persistent, she tries to keep a distance. Debbie wants to discourage his company...

Creative editing alert!  Here are nine more lines... 


“So why are you in Miami Beach?”
“I’m on vacation,” Debbie turned to look at him, she stood with a hand on a hip. “Thank you for your help in the water, but I’m not the kind of woman that picks up a vacation fling in case that’s why you’re following me.”
“Don’t worry I’m not interested in being a tourist attraction,” he managed to smile as he spoke. “Now that we’ve got that understood, are you going to tell me what I can call you?”
She chewed the inside of her lip for a moment, “my name is Deborah.”
“Hi Deborah, do your friends call you Debbie?”
“My friends do.”
He chuckled, “okay Debbie, what hotel are you staying at?”


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For more WeWriWa Snippets, go to: 

www.wewriwa.com

The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero is a single author collection of short stories featuring Introduction, Pussycat Tails, Holiday Happiness, Not Alone, I Swear That Raccoon Just Knocked on the Door, Stormy Weather, A Mother’s Love, More Than a Friend, The Meeting, The Vacation and a special bonus section.

Stormy Weather
The ominous skies and howling winds of a hurricane lead to an unexpected and warmhearted friendship.


BUY LINKS
~~~~~
Goodness, it feels like we just met with our accountant to have our taxes done! How did a whole year manage to slip by so very fast? I mentioned to my husband that I had to start getting my records ready for taxes again and I felt like my head was going to spin.

I've been posting #WeWriWa snippets since September 2013, that also doesn't feel like that long ago. What I find marvelous about this community is the ability to sharpen skills and have a better understanding of my own writing. Even though most of what I've posted has been already published material, when I read the comments and the impressions from the rest of you, I can see if the point that I want made is actually clear. Your comments have also helped me see some of my characters through other eyes. The writer (me) knows what she means to say, now is what she means actually being said? 

Another "I can't believe it's been that long!" was my husband and my 40th anniversary; that is certainly the longest I've ever gone steady with one guy, lol. I wrote a humorous fairy tale (I hope humorous)on this blog-site earlier this week about our whirlwind courtship, The FairyTale of Love.

Well I am just rambling. I hope everyone has had a FANTABULOUS start to 2016. Thanks for stopping by and I am grateful for any comments you'd like to make.


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Saturday, December 26, 2015

Keeping her distance ~ Weekend Writing Warriors / #8sunday / 12/27/15

Hi! Welcome to another Weekend Writing Warrior and Snippet Sunday round. Every week writers post 8-to-10 sentences on their blogs from a published or unpublished book. Then we "hop" around and leave comments on each other's snippets. Whether our work is already published or in progress, the helpful comments help us become stronger writers on our next WIP. We welcome EVERYONE's comments.

See more at the
WeWriWa blog
& check out the
Facebook Snippet Sunday group


I'm sharing snippets from Stormy Weather, one of the short stories in The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero collection. 

Last week the handsome stranger lets Debbie know that the hurricane is only a Category 2, he doesn't seem concerned. Debbie, on the other hand is a bit worried. Meanwhile it's obvious the stranger likes what he sees...

Creative editing alert!  Here are ten more lines... 


           She looked back as she bent over and was annoyed to catch his leer, “are you enjoying the show?” She sounded cynical.
Patches of red tinged his cheeks, his embarrassment surprised her. “Sorry,” he looked back at the water, “I’m Bruce.”
She nodded in acknowledgment but didn’t bother to return the courtesy, “so how long before this hurricane actually hits?” Turning towards the hotel, she wrapped a clean towel around her waist.
“We’ve got about twelve or fourteen hours.” Bruce fell into step next to her, “where are you from?”
“Philadelphia.”
He hoped she’d be a little more forthcoming; she wasn’t.
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For more WeWriWa Snippets, go to: 

www.wewriwa.com

The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero is a single author collection of short stories featuring Introduction, Pussycat Tails, Holiday Happiness, Not Alone, I Swear That Raccoon Just Knocked on the Door, Stormy Weather, A Mother’s Love, More Than a Friend, The Meeting, The Vacation and a special bonus section.

Stormy Weather
The ominous skies and howling winds of a hurricane lead to an unexpected and warmhearted friendship.


BUY LINKS
~~~~~

I wish you all a wonderful writing year!


This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, the 26 & 27
my short holiday story
Believing in Santa
is FREE (for Boxing Day weekend)
So fill up those Kindles you 
got for Christmas!

2015 Christmas Short Story CVR

a Holiday Short Story
by Chelle Cordero

Dini didn’t want to think about her past. And, Seth wasn’t thinking about anything but his past. Thrown together as Santa and his Number One Elf at the homeless shelter, Dini and Seth seem to be on opposite sides… of everything. Her past is catching up to her, and Seth may risk his future to protect her.

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Saturday, December 19, 2015

Just a tourist ~ Weekend Writing Warriors / #8sunday / 12/20/15

Hi! Welcome to another Weekend Writing Warrior and Snippet Sunday round. Every week writers post 8-to-10 sentences on their blogs from a published or unpublished book. Then we "hop" around and leave comments on each other's snippets. Whether our work is already published or in progress, the helpful comments help us become stronger writers on our next WIP. We welcome EVERYONE's comments.

See more at the
WeWriWa blog
& check out the
Facebook Snippet Sunday group


I'm sharing snippets from Stormy Weather, one of the short stories in The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero collection. 

Last week a handsome stranger had just called Debbie a tourist...

Here are ten more lines... 


Debbie stood, she deliberately avoided his help, “Is that an insult?”
“No,” Adonis’ twin laughed, “it was a guess. This is obviously your first hurricane and since we have them every year I figured that you’re either a brand new resident or, most probably, just visiting for a few days, so which is it?”
She didn’t look up at him, “I’m here on vacation.”
“Hah, I was right.”
Debbie looked out at the horizon, “How bad does it get?” It almost looked like sets of black curtains were billowing from the clouds. She walked back to her towel and straw bag and just assumed he’d follow her.

“Oh baby,” he paused while she bent to pick her things up, “it hasn’t even started. The storm is still pretty far off, besides it’s only a category two.”
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For more WeWriWa Snippets, go to: 

www.wewriwa.com

The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero is a single author collection of short stories featuring Introduction, Pussycat Tails, Holiday Happiness, Not Alone, I Swear That Raccoon Just Knocked on the Door, Stormy Weather, A Mother’s Love, More Than a Friend, The Meeting, The Vacation and a special bonus section.

Stormy Weather
The ominous skies and howling winds of a hurricane lead to an unexpected and warmhearted friendship.


BUY LINKS
~~~~~

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday whichever one you might be observing, this week is host to a few:

Happy Winter Solstice

Merry Christmas

Happy Kwanzaa

It's a wonderful time of the year!



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Saturday, December 12, 2015

The First Meeting ~ Weekend Writing Warriors / #8sunday / 12/13/15

Hi! Welcome to another Weekend Writing Warrior and Snippet Sunday round. Every week writers post 8-to-10 sentences on their blogs from a published or unpublished book. Then we "hop" around and leave comments on each other's snippets. Whether our work is already published or in progress, the helpful comments help us become stronger writers on our next WIP. We welcome EVERYONE's comments.

See more at the
WeWriWa blog
& check out the
Facebook Snippet Sunday group


I'm sharing snippets from Stormy Weather, one of the short stories in The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero collection. 

 Last week we met Debbie trying to relax on a beach. In the distance there's a storm rolling in.

 Here are ten more lines... 


Groaning, she finally stood and brushed some of the sand from her arms. Debbie walked to the water’s edge and was amazed to realize how much closer it was to the towel she was lying on than when she first picked out a spot. At least she would get her feet wet before she packed up her belongings and trudged back to the hotel.
She was standing in ankle deep water when a wave crashed into her at chest height. She was knocked off balance and wound up sitting in the wet sand as the water threatened to pull her in. The salty water passed her lips and she sputtered and tried to catch her breath.
“You okay?” A bronze god squatted beside her; his hand rested on her back to support her in case she actually collapsed.
Coughing, “Yeah, I’m fine, the wave just surprised me.”

He stood and stretched a hand out, “Obviously a tourist.”
~~~~~
For more WeWriWa Snippets, go to: 

www.wewriwa.com

The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero is a single author collection of short stories featuring Introduction, Pussycat Tails, Holiday Happiness, Not Alone, I Swear That Raccoon Just Knocked on the Door, Stormy Weather, A Mother’s Love, More Than a Friend, The Meeting, The Vacation and a special bonus section.

Stormy Weather
The ominous skies and howling winds of a hurricane lead to an unexpected and warmhearted friendship.


BUY LINKS
~~~~~
I was visiting my grandmother who lived in South Miami Beach in mid August 1969. A new friend and I (also from the NY area and visiting her grandmother as well) were hanging out on the beach totally mesmerized with a distant storm over the ocean. There was a hurricane warning and it surprised us both that no one seemed panicked; because the inhabitants were so used to storms rolling in from the ocean and calmly going about their lives, Carol and I were lulled into a comfortable sense of security — besides we were teenagers and everyone knows teens are indestructible.

Our grandmas told us we could hang out on the beach but NOT to go in the water. We could see shark fins in the water! (They come closer to land in a storm) Long story short Carol had a crush on one of the lifeguards and decided to venture into the water (just knee height) to get his attention... a huge wave pummeled into her and knocked her down dragging her further away from the sand. I was standing (honestly NOT in the water) nearby, arguing and worried our grandmas would find out. I did run into the water and managed to grab onto her so she could regain her balance. I pulled her to the shore and we both collapsed onto the sand. Moments later the lifeguard was there yelling at us for being foolish teenagers.

Embarrassed and soaking wet we finally headed back to the hotel our grandmothers lived in. A few windows were shuttered JUST IN CASE and signs were posted about the card games and music scheduled for the lobby that evening in case the storm came ashore. My grandma explained this was the normal way to ride out the many storms.

Hurricane Camille never did come on shore in Miami but it moved into the Gulf and caused a tremendous amount of devastation in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. Aside from high winds, some scattered rains, crashing waves and shark fins near the beaches, Miami wasn't touched. but for two teenage girls from NY it was an adventure! (As an adult I've learned how serious hurricanes can be.)

I was remembering vividly the sights from that Miami Beach that day when I wrote this short story so I was thrilled to read comments that people could "feel" and "see" the beach that Debbie was visiting.


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