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:

  1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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  6. 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

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

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

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  9. 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!

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

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

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

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  13. Nicely done! I'm almost cringing for them.

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

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

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

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

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

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  19. 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!!

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  20. 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!

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  21. 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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  27. 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!

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

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  29. 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!

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

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

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  32. 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.

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  33. 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!

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