#books in progress

[authorjoeypaul]

Talking about my current WIPs and telling you all about them! #Authortube

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[authorjoeypaul]

Last Line Tag

I was tagged by the lovely @mcfrankauthor. Check out her upcoming release Salt For Air

This last line is from #CrampingChronicles4

I couldn't make him talk to me.

Right?

I tag: @agwitow @bwauthors @authordai @anniewoodsauthor

[authorjoeypaul]

First Seven Lines Tag

The first page of your novel or your writing in general often determines if a reader will stick to the book or if they’ll drop it. So I thought everyone who gets tagged can post their first seven lines and whoever wants to can come by their inbox and give a short review. – ronjadelahaye 

I was tagged by @authordai

So for Invisible

It happened quickly, but no one saw it coming. It was a completely normal Monday. I was at school, just like any other week day. My phone was on the desk in front of me, and I was somewhat pretending to pay attention to my English teacher as she led the lessons. Lena was sat next to me playing with her tablet. She'd made it look like she was taking notes, but she wasn't. Lena never took notes if she could get away with it.

So it was close to midday.

And for Cramping Chronicles: The Third Ache

I was nervous about the email, how could I not be? Lucas had mailed a week ago and told me that he'd be able to start my tutoring session on Friday after school. He'd double checked and been clear that it would have to be then because he had no other places. He was excited about working with me, but so far I was just nervous.

I should really explain that, shouldn't I? I always assume that everyone knows who I am and what's going on, but then I get caught up in my own worries before I realise that no one knows. I'm Jessie Oliver, fifteen, disabled. Oh and I also have empath powers.

I tag: @bellarosepope @agwitow @mcfrankauthor @bwauthors @ekinsellaauthor

[kira-morgana-tpsw]

[rberg]

Saving Kelshara Ch2 Pt1

Chapter 2

Kori slowly turns around and out of the kitchen comes the last person she expected to see. “NANA!” Kori yells and runs over to hug her grandma. “Oh my goodness, you’re here!” Nana lives in another state, so they rarely get to see each other. But each time Nana visits, it is like no time has passed. “Kori! How is my girl doing?” Nana asks as she gives Kori a big hug. “I’m perfect now Nana. You are the best gift I could get on my birthday! How long are you in town?” Kori asks, her words gushing out in her excitement. “I leave tomorrow night, but we have all of tomorrow to hang out together.” “Why such a short visit? You usually stay longer than that,” Kori asks, disappointment dripping off every word. “I know it is short, but we will still enjoy our time together,” Nana tells Kori. Kori notices Nana didn’t answer her question but decides to leave it alone for now. “Now go back to your party, we will catch up tomorrow. I need to get some sleep, the trip here wore me out,” Nana says while trying to stifle a yawn. “Night Nana, I’ll see you in the morning.” Kori walks back to her friends. She looks at Nick and sees he has a look of anger on his face, but the next moment it is gone. Maybe I just imagined it. I don’t see why he would be angry right now. Pushing the thoughts out of her head, Kori went back to her friends and Nick and dances until the party is over. Sam and Courtney, after a quick call to their parent, decide to stay the night. Usually, when the girls have a sleepover, they talk until at least 3 am. But this time, after all the running around and dancing, they all fall asleep instantly.  The next morning, the girls sleepily walk downstairs. It’s 9 am but they are still exhausted. They enter the kitchen to the smell of bacon cooking and see Nana has already made chocolate chip pancakes and eggs. “Good morning girls, please help yourself, the bacon will be done any minute now,” Nana says over her shoulder. The girls sit down and fill their plates with food “Thank you Nana for the food,” says Kori. Nana was the best cook, in Kori’s opinion. “No problem, dear,” Nana says while taking the hot, crispy bacon off of the stove. She puts the bacon on the table with the rest of the food, and the girls dig in. After they are done eating, the three girls do the dishes, making quick work of it.

[rberg]

Saving Kelshara Ch1 Pt4 “Well, I wanted to keep it a surprise. It’s your 16th birthday. Of course, we were going to have a party!” Just then Nick walks up to Korri wearing a suit with a green tie that was an almost perfect match to Kori’s dress. “Happy birthday sweetie!” Nick whispers in her ear. “Were you in on this too?” Kori accusingly asks Nick. “Guilty. I was supposed to see if you had any idea of what was going on, and if you suspected anything, to let your mom know.” Nick admits. “Well thank you, everyone, I am truly surprised. This is the best gift ever!” Just then, music starts playing as Sam puts on a playlist on her phone, which is connected to a Bluetooth speaker. Nick drags Kori to the middle of the living room, where her friends are dancing. Soon Kori loses all sense of time. After a while, Kori’s mom walks up to her.

“There is one last surprise that no one else was in on,” says Kori’s mom. “Turn around.”

This is the end of Chapter 1. I am having a blast writing again. Thank you to those who have read this Chapter. Feel free to comment on what you like and don't like. -rberg.

[rberg]

Saving Kelshara Ch 1 Pt 2

“Ok, but text me when you get home so I know you are ok,” Nick says with concern in his voice The warm June air slides over Kori’s face as she starts for home. The moon is full and bright tonight, making it easy for Kori to see on her walk home. As she walks, her thoughts turn to Nick. He is so good and caring to me, he is always there for me. I feel like I have known him my whole life, not just the two years we have known each other. He is the perfect boyfriend. At times I feel he doesn’t need to be bothered by a girl like me. Sometimes I joke that he only stays because I am so cute, but I don’t mean it, I know he loves me. It is odd to have found love while still in high school though. Some people wait their whole lives for true love, and here I found it before age 16.She got home right before curfew. Opening the door at 10:59 pm on the dot.

“Cutting it close aren’t you?” comes a voice from the kitchen. Kori’s mom walked into the room, pushing her red hair out of her face. Even at 5’2”, she is a force to be reckoned with. “I made it home on time,” Korri responds defensively “Why didn’t you get a ride with Nick?” “I wanted to walk, it was so nice out,” Kori says “Well, next time I don’t want you walking home by yourself, ok?” “Fine, it’s not like anything bad happens in this town Mom. It’s perfectly safe. But if you want I’ll make sure I come home with Nick. Can I go to bed now, I am a little tired?” Korri asked. “Yes, but I need you to wake up at 8 am.” “Why?” “You will find out in the morning. Now go to sleep love.” After sending Nick a quick text saying she is home, Kori gets ready for bed. It doesn’t take long for her to fall asleep. By the time Kori gets up the next morning, she has 5 minutes to get ready. What’s wrong with me? I am never late! Kori thinks to herself. She loves watching the sunrise, so she is usually up before then. Kori doesn’t have time to dwell on being late, so she quickly gets dressed in a black knee-length skirt and a light blue tank top. She runs downstairs, only to be greeted by her two best friends, who are waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs. Samantha is built like an athlete. She has straight, dark brown hair that is always in a ponytail or messy bun. Today she is wearing it in a ponytail. Courtney is taller than Sam and Kori, with wavy blond hair and blue eyes. She isn’t athletic but is skinny. “Happy Birthday!” The two girls and Kori’s mom shout in unison. “Thank you! But what are you guys doing here, I thought you all had plans today so we were going to celebrate tomorrow?” Kori asks her friends. “Well, we had to say something to keep you surprised,” Courtney responds. “Today is full of surprises, first of all, a trip to the mall!” says Samantha.