Sunday, 17 February 2013

Weekend Writing Warriors

Many thanks to everyone from Weekend WritingWarriors (#WeWriWa) and/or the Snippet Sunday group on Facebook who have visited and left comments for me.

Here are eight more sentences from my contemporary romance 'Dream of Paris' (now released!)


In last week's excerpt, Matt gave Anna a very passionate kiss, but then broke away. They leave the banks of the Seine, and he takes her to a small cafe on the Left Bank.

He studied her for a long moment, and then said, “We’re playing with words, aren’t we? All I hope is you won’t hate me when you look back at this.”

She frowned, not understanding. “What do you mean?"

“I’m worried you might think I’ve been taking advantage of you.”

“I don’t understand.”

“I know how much you love Paris, Anna, and Paris is a very romantic city.”

“And you think that’s why this has happened, that we’ve been swept away by the atmosphere here?”

Dream of Paris can be downloaded for Kindle at Amazon USA, Amazon Canada and Amazon UK
Also available in various formats from Smashwords for Nook, iPad, Sony, Kobo, etc
Paperback version also now available on Amazon.

Blurb:

Anna Richards has a dream of going to live and study in Paris, but when Matthew Carlton comes into her life, her dream changes direction.

Attraction sparks between them, but Matt’s behaviour is strangely inconsistent. Anna is shocked when she discovers the reason and is sure there is no future for them.

Can Paris work its magic and make her dream come true?


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22 comments:

  1. Jess Schira17 February 2013 at 13:19

    Oh no, this feels like one of those times when one character is trying to do the right thing and be noble, which only manages to tick off the heroine.

    Nice snippet, Paula.

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  2. gemma parkes17 February 2013 at 13:49

    This sounds like a really romantic read, loved the uncertainty.

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  3. Teresa Cypher17 February 2013 at 14:32

    I completely agree with Jess. Excellent dialogue, Paula--you write it so well. :-) And, intriguing blurb. Adding to my TBR list. :-)

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  4. Veronica Scott17 February 2013 at 15:02

    Wow, he is SO dancing around whatever it is he needs to tell her - *I'm* frustrated LOL, never mind the heroine - but that's because you write the dialog SO very well - terrific snippet!

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  5. Unknown17 February 2013 at 15:24

    I feel like he's trying to tell her something. Loved the exchange between the two. Great eight. :-)

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  6. Anonymous17 February 2013 at 15:42

    Beware girl. Leave well enough alone, guy. Forget Paris. Love is love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. Paula Martin17 February 2013 at 15:48

    Jess, he IS trying to do what he thinks is right, and has his reasons, which happen not to be the right ones! There, I've probably confused you completely now!

    Thanks, Gemma - they're both very uncertain about everything,for different reasons.

    Many thanks, Teresa :-)

    Veronica and Brenda - yes, you're right, he is dancing around things at the moment.

    Don't worry, Charmaine - everything will be sorted out - eventually!

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  8. Willa Blair17 February 2013 at 17:07

    Very nicely done. Just the right touch of concern.

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  9. Sarah W17 February 2013 at 18:07

    This doesn't bode well . . . except for the story! :D

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  10. Siobhan Muir17 February 2013 at 18:13

    I love her last line and my next question would be, what is really going on? Why are you hedging? Great snippet, Paula. :)

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  11. Paula Martin17 February 2013 at 18:35

    Thanks, Willa :-)

    Sarah - the conversation will continue next week!

    Siobhan - she has a different question next, and gets an unexpected response!

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  12. The Belle in Blue17 February 2013 at 20:04

    Their concerns show that they're not superficial people, and it makes me care about what happens to them. Great job!

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  13. S.J. Maylee17 February 2013 at 20:25

    Oh no, this is going from good to bad so quickly. My heart is going out to both of them. I saw your response to Siobhan, you better give us that next week. Pretty please with sugar on top :)

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  14. Paula Martin17 February 2013 at 20:28

    Belle - many thanks, I'm so glad you like them.

    S.J. LOL, hope you like next week's snippet!

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  15. Anonymous17 February 2013 at 20:39

    I love how trying to be considerate can come across in such a very bad way. I can't wait to see how this goes!

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  16. Kate17 February 2013 at 20:45

    No, he just thinks maybe she's been swept away by the atmosphere. But if he's worried that she might think he took advantage, does that mean some small part of him wonders if he maybe IS taking advantage? Still, it's quite gentlemanly of him to consider her feelings on the matter.

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  17. Paula Martin17 February 2013 at 20:59

    Sarah - I'm not sure it's a bad way, but it can certainly be misinterpreted!

    Kate - he's not sure what she's thinking, and vice versa. They're both feeling their way at the moment.

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  18. Kelly's Mom17 February 2013 at 22:10

    I'd say the city is just helping the feelings that were already brewing! Great snippet!

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  19. Unknown18 February 2013 at 04:23

    This is building up some great conflict...what is he thinking? Nice 8!

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  20. Paula Martin18 February 2013 at 09:57

    Amy - you are absolutely right!

    Many thanks, A.J. :-)

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  21. SherryGLoag18 February 2013 at 20:34

    In trying to do the right thing, I think he's just put his foot right in it.

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  22. Paula Martin18 February 2013 at 23:46

    He's certainly confusing her, Sherry!

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