The wonderfully talented L.J. Kentowski has tagged me to take part in the “LOOK” challenge. L.J. is the author of GUARDIAN OF FATE, an urban fantasy that I had the pleasure of reading over the summer. Check it out, if you haven’t already. Book #2, SEEKER OF FATE is scheduled for release in December.
So how does the LOOK challenge work? ‘Tis fairly simple and a lot of fun!
- Find the first usage of the word ‘look’ in your WIP and paste the surrounding paragraph into your blog.
- Tag as many people as you want to take part in the challenge with you.
My current WIP is called TWELFTH SUN and involves a brilliant, but quirky, marine archaeologist and *gasp* a woman who is ten years older. They get caught up in a treasure hunt for a marine artifact, along with a cast of characters who’ve gathered at a seaside mansion.
My first use of the word look appears halfway down page two. The paragraph is from the POV of my heroine, Reagan Cassidy:
~ooOOoo~
“Get out of my room before I call the police.” Her voice quavered and she was certain she looked absurd, her long red hair dripping wet, the ridiculous lamp with its shiny spoked wheel clutched threateningly in front of her. Too late she remembered her unbuttoned blouse.
~ooOOoo~
Hmm. Now aren’t you curious what that’s all about?
I’ve just submitted the MS for TWELFTH SUN to my publisher for consideration. I’ll be on pins and needles until I hear back from them. Please keep your fingers crossed all goes well and it get picks up for publication. And now I’d like to tag:
Jessi Gage
Karen Michelle Nutt
Kate Meader
Jane Wakely
Christy Olsen
Kathleen Doyle
theinnerwildkat
I hope you enjoy ‘looking’ into all these wonderful blogs. It’s always a treat for me! 🙂
Ooo page 2 and its already things are getting interesting. I hope I get to read this in the future.
Good luck with your publisher!!!
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Thanks, Loni. I appreciate it. I’m excited about this one!
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This sounds great — and I’ve definitely got my fingers crossed for this one with your publisher!
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Thanks so much! I’ll take all the good mojo I can get on getting this one under contract!
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Awesome excerpt Mae! Love it!
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Thanks, L.J. As usual, I have lots of sub-plots threaded within!
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It had best publish as I really want to know what happens. I like this set up and I want to ‘look’ at more.
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Thanks so much, Sheri. I enjoyed the writing the characters in this one but also the fun! 😀
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Ooh, what a fun challenge. Mae Clair. Thanks for pinging me! I’ve got my excerpt up on my blog, which you’ve kindly linked to above (always love free publicity, so thanks!).
Your excerpt is wonderful. I can picture the lamp she’s holding. And i laught out loud when I realized your character is holding a lamp! What is she going to fend the guy off with it! It must have been the first thing her hand came in contact with. Hilarious!
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Ooh, I’m hopping over now to check yours out, Jessi. And yep, the girl grabbed the first thing within reach. I had a LOT of fun writing the set-up for this one! 🙂
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Interest excerpt! How all goes well with your submission.
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Thanks, Alicia! I’m keeing my fingers crossed!
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How fun! I really do want to know what happens next=)
Thanks for tagging me=)
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Glad you enjoyed my mini sneak peek, Kathleen, and I’m happy to tag. I’ll be looking forward to yours!
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Fun excerpt and challenge! Love how you portrayed multiple levels of vulnerability. My work in progress is still very much an untitled rough sketch, but I still may attempt (once I figure out how…new to this blogging site). 🙂
Thanks for the invite to participate and the referral.
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Happy to send some traffic your way and I’m glad you enjoyed the excerpt! Even rough sketches can be fun. When you’re ready, I’ll be happy to check it out! 🙂
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Thanks. I just posted mine. It’s definitely a sketch…but it’s there. 😉
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Nice. I may try that out…
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Go for it, Lynne. Lots of fun and you can tag other bloggers if you like.
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Intriguing paragraph, Mae. Love the tension. I hope it come out really soon.
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Thanks! It’s in submission land right now so I’m keeping my fingers crossed. I appreciate the visit and comment! 🙂
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