AW Blog Chain

Me in Threes

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My writer-in-arms comrade, Julie Loden, funny blogger extraordinaire and awesome upcoming talent, tagged me to divulge a few things about myself…in threes no less. I’ll share but then I’ll have to think of three ways to kill you if you squeal.

Me in Threes: Claire Gillian

Three names I go by: Claire, Lila, Colleen

Three jobs I’ve had (not in order): Chicago Rib Shack restaurant hostess (in London, UK, 1982, founder Bob Payton hired me cause he was a UNC alum too), auditor for Arthur Andersen & Co., typing pool secretary for the Department of Zoology at UNC-Chapel Hill. Continue reading →

AW June Blog Chain–Dori Callahan Revealed

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June’s Blog Chain is about presenting a scene that defines your main character’s attitude.  I was preceded by my wonderful writing buddy Aimee Laine and will be followed by Lyra Jean.  The other chain participants are listed at the end of my post.

I’ve selected a scene from my current WIP, My Fair Vampire, between Dori (a paranormal Eliza Doolittle) and her maker, Donovan (a paranormal Henry Higgins). The pair have a love-hate relationship. This scene occurs after Dori admits to rendezvousing with a sympathetic vampire slayer.  She has also begun to assert herself more with Donovan as her skills have improved. It’s a little long and early draftish; sorry. Continue reading →