Another six from my new novel, 'Changing the Future' which will be released in three days' time (May 15th - woohoo!) by Rebecca J. Vickery Publishing. Thank you all so much for your fantastic reponses to my first excerpt last Sunday.
Last week, Lisa was incredulous when she realised the man walking across the college campus was Paul.
For an insane moment, she wanted
to run towards him, be scooped up in his arms again, see the laughter in his
blue eyes, feel his soft and sensual mouth against hers.
Stunned by her reaction, by
feelings she thought she’d totally suppressed, she stopped abruptly. Another
thirty seconds and they’d come face-to-face. Total panic made her heart thump
against her ribs.
“I-I’ve just remembered—er, I
need some—some class lists.” Without waiting for Millie to reply, she turned
and half-ran back towards the Old House.
Here's the blurb for 'Changing the Future':
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 that past, but will it take a volcanic eruption to help them change the future?
Please visit other Six Sentence authors here:
But why? What happened between them? An intriguing six, and congrats on your upcoming release! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your release. Wonder why she's so skittish?
ReplyDeleteThe chicken. Must be some past between them. Can't wait to find out what his reaction is to seeing her again.
ReplyDeleteAwww...I was all tense as the moment neared....then she backed out! lol
ReplyDeleteGreat six Paula...congrats on your release....hours away! WOOT WOOT
Paula, you sure know how to draw the reader into the story and want MORE MORE MORE! Great six!!
ReplyDeleteHer panic speaks volumes about their history.
ReplyDeleteI want to know what happened between these two! But I can totally relate. I turn and run the other way when I see one of my exes coming too.
ReplyDeleteI agree with K.E. Sexon, you have this magical way to lure us in with the character and wonder about their past!
ReplyDeleteLove this internal conflict! Excellent!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the history they have together wasn't all good. Great six and congrats on the coming release!
ReplyDeleteShe's running from him and their past, but that can't last for long. Great tension!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your upcoming release! Love the tension in these six. Why is she so anxious? Makes me wonder...
ReplyDeleteAw, I feel for her! Great tension here! Can't wait to see what happens when they come face to face.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your release this week! :)
I have to wait three days? It's on my calendar, Paula -- congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLisa's reaction is perfect -- Face or Flight! :)
So glad you're all intrigued about their past!
ReplyDeleteJessica - all will be revealed - eventually!
Sandra - more next week!
Kate -she just needs a few moments to recover from the shock!
Christine - they WILL meet up - and very soon!
K.E. - so glad you want more!
Cara - her momentary panic will give way to something else!
Tonya - so glad you can relate to her immediate reaction :-)
W Wife - you'll find out about their past quite soon!
Dee - many thanks!
Gem - they had a big fight, but all was not as it seemed ...
Candice - you're right - past and present are about to collide.
Lee - all will be revealed - soon!
Lorraine - they'll do come face-to-face - soon.
Sarah - ssh - but a little bird told me it's actually already on Amazon ... 3 days before official release date!
I really feel for her! Great six.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to find out why she'd hightail and run!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new release! This was an interesting, well written snippet.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to show her panic and insecurities while building the heat and tension. Terrific six!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the release!!
ReplyDeleteShe's not ready to see him yet, I'm glad she got out of there, but<-- love that but
Something tells me her character arc is going to be a lot of fun
Panic! I am intrigued by their past and want to know more. Congratulations on your release!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the release! Thought this excerpt was very well done, really felt her emotions coming through your words. Intriguing.
ReplyDeleteOh no, why? Hope he doesn't let her get away again.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your release! Great six full of angst and emotion.
ReplyDeleteKate - glad you understand how she's feeling!
ReplyDeleteDonna - she needs time to recover from the shock of seeing him again!
Thanks, Gemma!
Silver - she really is panicking right now!
S.J - Thanks, and you're right, she's not ready yet.
Melisse - you'll find out about their past - eventually!
Veronica - many thanks!
Cate - he doesn't even know she's there yet!
Wow, great emotions in this snippet, Paula. Congrats on your upcoming release, very exciting! :)
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Joya!
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued by this six! More, please!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful description of her fear. Good luck with the release. :O)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful writing. Congratulations on your upcoming novel.
ReplyDeleteCatch My Words
http://joycelansky.blogspot.com
Wonderful snippet, Paula! Her insecurity is nearly palpable :-)
ReplyDeleteOkay, following you on Twitter now--will tweet about your book release on the 15th. :-) Congrats--and best wishes on a great launch :-)
ReplyDeleteOoh, did he see? What's he going to do? Great tension!
ReplyDeleteAww she chickened out but obviously they meet up eventually. Nice tension build up in the meantime. Best wishes for your release!
ReplyDeleteAnd what's he going to think about her running away? (I know quite a few volcanologists, but I don't think I've met that one!)
ReplyDeleteMore next week, Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Heather.
Thanks, Joyce :-)
Teresa - good to make contact with you on Twitter.
Kylie - he's not seen her yet, so he's going to get a shock t=oo when he does.
Claire - sparks will fly when they eventually meet up!
Aaw, poor thing! Congrats on the upcoming release!
ReplyDeleteHorrible moment! I've been there and you captured it perfectly. :) Congrats on the new release!
ReplyDeletePoor dear... all flustered! Very interesting six!
ReplyDeleteAmy Durham
This is a great, genuine reaction on her part. Congrats on your upcoming release day!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the upcoming release. :) And your six definitely made me sympathize with the gamut of emotions the heroine is going thru.
ReplyDeleteHuh, I could have sworn I commented on this earlier this morning. I remember reading it.
ReplyDeleteNot only am I curious about the history the 2 share, what I really like about this week's snippet is the series of emotions the flit through her and your amazingly authentic sounding dialogue.
Nice job!
Something tells me he's already noticed her. As my son would say: "Awk-ward!"
ReplyDeleteAh, panic. Always such a fun emotion. Great six!
ReplyDeleteRegroup and live to fight another day. Wise action, though I'm sure it doesn't feel that way. Great six!
ReplyDeleteA volcanologist, eh? How intriguing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela!
ReplyDeleteDianne - so glad you think I got it right!
Amy - yes, totally thrown off balance!
Sarah - thanks, glad it came over as genuine.
Donna - there are a lot more emotions still to come!
Jess, thank you so much.
Stephanie - 'Awk-ward' definitely sums it up!
Cassandra - momentary panic, we're all felt it, haven't we?
Jenna - she will regroup, and fairly soon too!
Kaitlin - there were times when I wished I'd given him a job I knew more about! Had to go a steep learning curve about volcanoes.
Wow, great imagery in this snippet, Paula. It drew me in and made me want to know why she'd go to such lengths to get away. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Siobhan/Meg - she just needs a short time to regroup!
ReplyDeletePoor Lisa, something bad must have happened between them. Congrats on the release!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pippa - and yes, something bad had happened!
ReplyDelete