Sunday, 10 June 2012

Six Sentence Sunday

I missed the Linky list this week, but here are another six sentences from my new novel, 'Changing the Future' which was released last month.

Blurb: Lisa Marshall is stunned when celebrated volcanologist Paul Hamilton comes back into her life at the college where she now teaches. Despite their acrimonious break-up several years earlier, they soon realise the magnetic attraction between them is stronger than ever. However, the past is still part of the present, not least when Paul discovers Lisa has a young son. They can’t change the past, but will it take a volcanic eruption to help them change the future?

My previous excerpts showed how Lisa caught sight of Paul for the first time on the college campus and made an excuse to avoid him. Now they are forced to meet.

Fiona gave a smug smile. “I see you’ve recognised Paul Hamilton. Paul, this is Dr. Lisa Marshall, head of the TV Journalism Department.”

Lisa cursed inwardly, knowing the colour had flooded to her cheeks. She’d caught Paul’s initial stunned expression but now his blue eyes were expressionless as he held out his hand to her. “Hello, Lisa, it’s been a long time, hasn’t it?”

'Changing the Future' is available at $3.99 on Amazon

Many thanks to everyone who visits my blog each Sunday and leaves such great comments for me :-)


34 comments:

Jess Schira said...

I like the way you described his reaction. It feels quite authentic for someone who unexpectedly encounters someone who represents a tumultuous part of their past. Very nice job.

Paula Martin said...

Thanks, Jess. He's as stunned as she'd been earlier when she first caught sight of him.

Sandra Bunino said...

I do love a reunion! I like how she catches a flicker of his initial reaction. Super six!

Cassandra Dean said...

After that initial reaction, Paul's so calm and collected. I don't think he'll remain that way for long...
Great six!

Paula Martin said...

Thanks, Sandra and Cassandra - yes, he's stunned but recovers quickly!

Tempeste O'Riley said...

Strong six. I love how each reacts to the initial meeting, or re-meeting as it were. Very engaging and 'real'.

Sorry you missed the linky but glad you posted to me so I'd know to find you :c) Thanks

Wildcats Wife said...

He's acting so professional. It's as if he doesn't have the same emotions as she does. Men!

Elin Gregory said...

Grand. A professional man behaving in a professional manner. That bodes well. :)

Paula Martin said...

Thanks, Tempeste - and thanks for linking to me on Twitter :-)

Wildcats - he's still stunned!

Elin - actually he's putting on a front because there's someone else there!

S. J. Maylee said...

The tension is so thick. Dang, I love it!

Tonya Burrows said...

Oh, the tension! I see an major eruption in their future.

Babette James said...

Very nice awkward moment here for them in this six. :)

Kate said...

Nicely done! I'm almost cringing for them.

Silver James said...

This just gets better! Love his reaction. And her reaction to his reaction. Well done!

Skye Warren said...

Ooh, I can feel the sparks flying! Very nice.

L.J. Kentowski said...

Love his reaction to her! Promises more great interaction! Awesome 6!

Jessica Subject said...

I can feel the tension through the computer screen. Great six! :)

Kate said...

Very nice reaction here, Paula! Love how he manages to change from stunned to cool in a flash.

K.E. Saxon said...

Oh, wow, Paula. I'm just waiting for the "other" super BIG shoe to drop! It's clear as a bell they both still harbor feelings for each other. Great six!!

Paula Martin said...

S.J. - thanks, and the tension will increase of course!

Tonya - LOL @ major eruption (and not just a volcano either!)

Babette - you're right, very awkward!

Kate - LOL, a cringeworthy moment, isn't it?

Thanks, Silver :-)

Skye - speaks are definitely about to fly LOL

L.J. - thanks, and yes, lots more interaction of course.

Jessica - glad the tension reached out and grabbed you!

Kate - he's very much in control - at the moment, anyway!

K.E. - it'll take a while before they admit it, even to themselves!

Karen Michelle Nutt said...

Great tension between the characters. I love how Paul went from shocked to cool in a flash. I'd love to know more about their past. Fantastic six!

Sandra Sookoo said...

Nice job. Tit for tat. :-)

nomimccabe.com said...

Great description of how the two feel in just six sentences! She's horrified, he's gone from shocked to indifferent...really great six!

Lisa Fox said...

He recovered well, for now. I wonder how long he is going to remain cool though.

Mackenzie Crowne said...

Love a good awkward gotcha moment. He recovered nicely but will it hold once they are alone?

Teresa Cypher said...

Nice! I love their reaction to each other. There is a ton of information conveyed--and done so smoothly. Nice flow, Paula. :-)

Teresa Cypher said...

I just added you on Goodreads, Paula. Became a fan and marked "Changing The Future" as "to read". :-)

Paula Martin said...

Thanks, Karen - more will be revealed about their past in due course!

Sandra - yes, and there's more of tit for tat to come LOL

Nomi - thanks, and the barbs will soon fly LOL

Lisa - he's exercising a lot of self-control right now!

Mackenzie - he'll stay cool, at least for the moment! Thansk fro your shout-out on Twitter :-)

Teresa - many thanks,. Just going to respond to your Goodreads request right now!

melyndaprice said...

Great interaction here between these two. I'd like to know the history between these two :)

M.L. Falconer said...

You can sure feel the tension there. whether it's from hurt feelings or a deeper feelings of love it's not yet clear. Makes the reader want to know.

Great Six Paula!

Joya said...

Ooo, he's playing cool. Will be interesting to read her response. Nice six! :)

Kylie Scott said...

Ooh, isn't he playing it cool? Hope she knocks him on his tush.

Sue Ann Bowling said...

One question hits me from your lead-in. Is she a single mother to her son, or is she married? Could make quite a difference.

Paula Martin said...

Melynda - the first couple of chapters give you the clues about their past history.

M.L. - I think it's a mixture of both, although they would probably deny the love at this point!

Joya and Kylie - don't worry, she's going to give as good as she gets!

A-ha, Sue - you'll have to read the book to find that out LOL!