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<\/a>Hello Snippteers, I had a lovely week off at my aunt’s farm, whatever you celebrated, I hope it was good. This week’s snippet is from my novel Both Ends of the Whip scheduled for release May 7th. This novel was inspired by a tour of a vineyard in <\/span>northern Italy. \u00a0Above is the gorgeous cover from Natasha Snow and NineStar Press. I hope you enjoy this snippet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFrom BOTH ENDS OF THE WHIP<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cDo you still work as a photojournalist?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Vivian brought her gaze back to Octavia\u2019s face. \u201cNo. After…\u201d She glanced at her hands before she brought her gaze back to Octavia\u2019s face. \u201cEveryone with a phone is a photojournalist now. I do portraits. Private events. I work when, and if I choose.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Pain. Sadness. So much sadness. Let it go.<\/i>Octavia wanted to cross the room and take away the sadness in her eyes, wanted to kiss her perfect mouth until she was breathless. What is the story there? Why so much pain?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n Bridget made a soft sound, breaking the moment. \u201cWhat time would you like your breakfast…? Um, what should we call you?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cVivian is fine. I\u2019m not as\u2014\u201d she focused her gaze on Bridget\u2019s face and Octavia\u2019s stomach tightened with desire watching the exchange between them. \u201cFormal as Martha, although we are alike in other ways.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Bridget\u2019s face flushed. \u201cCould I see the kitchen <\/span>please? Vivian.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n How long? How long will it be before she offers herself to her? Will I be there? I want to be there.\u00a0<\/i>Octavia stood up. \u201cI think I can find the <\/span>barn, if you two don\u2019t need me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cNeed and want are two different things.\u201d Vivian raised her gaze to Octavia\u2019s face, a half smile playing over her lips. \u201cCome to the kitchen with us, and then I will accompany you to the barn while Bridget prepares dinner.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Power and control flowed from Vivian like water over smooth rocks washing way any doubts Octavia might have had about what they had signed up for, leaving no doubt who was in charge.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rainbow Snippets<\/span>( https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/RainbowSnippets\/<\/a>)is a group for LGBTQ+ authors, readers, and bloggers to gather once a week to share six sentences from a work of fiction\u2013a WIP or a finished work or even a 6-sentence book recommendation (no spoilers please!).<\/span><\/p>\n In this <\/span>group, you’ll find anything from romance and historical fiction to mystery and YA. The common thread is that every story\u2019s main character identifies as LGBTQ+. The snippets could range from zero flames to full-on sexytimes, anything goes content-wise. The only rule is snippets will be 6 sentences long\u2013one for each color in the Pride flag.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/RainbowSnippets\/<\/a><\/p>\n Brenda Murphy writes short stories and novels. She is a member of Romance Writers of America. Her nonfiction and short fiction have been published in various collections. Her most recent novel, One was published by NineStar Press. When she is not loitering and writing at her favorite tea shop, she wrangles two dogs, twins, and an unrepentant parrot. She writes about life, books, and writing on her blog<\/span>, https:\/\/www.brendalmurphy.com\/blog.html<\/a><\/p>\n Website: www.brendalmurphy.com<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Writing-While-Distracted<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Books available at<\/p>\n Amazon <\/a><\/p>\n NineStar Press<\/a><\/p>\n ONE \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Sum of the Whole\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Dominique and Other Stories <\/a><\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello Snippteers, I had a lovely week off at my aunt’s farm, whatever you celebrated, I hope it was good. This week’s snippet is from my novel Both Ends of the Whip scheduled for release May 7th. This novel … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n