Tag you're it

I have been tagged by Connie Johnson-Jasperson in the Lucky Seven Meme. Basically a meme is an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture.

The rules are really simple and you get to post a bit of your WIP.

Here are the rules:

*go to page 77 of your current WIP *go to line 7

*copy down the next 7 lines/sentences as written and post them on your blog or website *tag 7 other authors

*let them know they've been tagged

The seven I am tagging are:

1. Danielle Raver Philosophies of a Young Heart   http://danielleraverauthor.blogspot.com/
 
2. Bobby Mathews This Writing Life http://www.bobthewriter.com/

3. Rachel Tsoumbakos http://racheltsoumbakos.blogspot.com/

4. Inside the Mind of Wenona Hulsey http://www.wenonahulsey.com

5.Marilyn Rucker Norrod 

6. Nicole Antonia Carson Sons of Roland

7.Brianna Lee McKenzie The Cozy Reading Room


 SNIPPET FROM: BURDENS OF A SAINT

             “Very well,” Saint replied. “I know you will tell us in your own sweet time.”

            “Of course,”Kel said.

            And there it was. There was no need for he or Fergus to probe any further. Kel had said all he was going to say on the subject. His silent was a trait Saint both admired and loathed.

            “So,” Kel began. “What brings the Wolfe brothers to my fair city?”

            Fergus was the first to speak. “My brother is here chasing ghosts.”

            Kel let loose a hearty laugh that shook the room. “Ghost! Where is that boy? Why I haven't seen him since...” Kel looked to Saint, then quickly cast his gaze to the floor.

We are family

Families. We all have them. It is part of being human. There are the families we are born into and the family of friends we surround ourselves with. We even have work families, but I am not going to write about any of those.

Instead I want to tell you about my new sisters and brothers. Only one of whom I have met, yet I can tell from talking to the group, they are all talented, intelligent, and funny. But best of all, they have welcomed me with open arms. I am talking about the founder, writers and editors of Fantasy Island Book Publishing. I am now a member of this wonderful family and I could not be more excited.

I have to admit I was a bit scared and intimidated when I started speaking with the other writers in the group. Most of them are published, and I am a newbie at all this. My memories took me back to the beginning of my singing career and being the new kid on the block. The opera world can be extremely cut throat (no pun intended). Just being another singer would automatically place you in the competition category.

So you can imagine how elated and surprised I was to find those in the FIBP family were nothing like that. From editing manuscripts to designing covers, these guys are willing to help each other in any way possible. It is a breath of fresh air, and any fears of I may have had are now banished.

I am still a bit anxious since becoming a published author is uncharted territory for me. However, I know that I am not alone in this journey. My FIBP family will be there to help me along the way and I am lucky to be their new little sister.  http://fantasyislandbookpublishing.com/