Hello Snippeteers, I’m celebrating this weekend as my fifth novel in the Rowan House Series, Double Six has been signed to NineStar Press. Elaine’s story was hella fun to write and I’m stoked to feature a snip this week from the manuscript.
From Double Six,
Elaine flicked the brush over Luna’s shoulder. Puffs of hair and dirt she had loosened with the curry comb floated through the air. “They’re going to be so disappointed. Fuck.” She moved along Luna’s body brushing her back and rump. “What the hell, Luna? One conversation and I blow this whole thing up.” Luna shuffled in the cross-ties, and Elaine dropped the brush in the grooming box. She picked up the soft finishing brush and moved to Luna’s head. “What am I going to do?”
“The first thing you might want to do is to stop asking your horse for advice and talk to a person,” Veronica yelled from the barn office.
“Oh, if only there was someone around to shower me with their wisdom.”
On cue, Veronica strode into view.
Elaine rolled her eyes. “Where were you? And how long have you been eavesdropping?”
“Having coffee with Millie. And long enough to know you fucked up with Petra.”
Elaine rolled her eyes. “I did not ‘fuck up’ she’s too sensitive. I mean really, what kind of Domme is she if she gets her feelings bent so easily?”
“A Domme trying to find a place where she’ll be accepted as a person, and not as an exotic caricature, or Asian stereotype. She’s looking for someplace or someone real.” Veronica crossed her arms across her chest. “And if you don’t stop glaring at me you’re going to sprain something. Not my fault if truth hurts.”
“I liked it better when you were afraid of me.”
Veronica guffawed. “You must be high. I’ve never been afraid of you.”
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Wow, I’m liking Elaine more and more! Great dialogue!
Heh. Luna seems like a much safer conversational partner than Veronica–even if she’s less likely to lend concrete assistance!
“A Domme trying to find a place where she’ll be accepted as a person, and not as an exotic caricature…”
As someone familiar with the lifestyle (and someone who as written many a BDSM story) I so appreciate that line! Really nice snip. Congrats on Ninestar.
Thank you Jodi 🙂
Fantastic snippet. Lots of insight into their characters. ❤️
Terrific dialogue. I’m curious where this will lead.
The truth hurts, yes it does. The dialogue is great.
Love the dialogue. And congrats on your contract!
Truth hurts indeed! Great snippet and huge congratulations! 🙂