Good morning, world! As women’s curling plays on the television and a
drizzly rains falls outside my windows, I have a full day of writing ahead.
Surprising, ain’t it?
Confession time: Yesterday was pretty much a bust for my short story
for Carina Press I’m calling “Sicily” for the moment. Zero work was done on it
even though I gave it a good “think” a couple of times. Yes, naughty writer me.
My “Lion & Steed” series for Ravenous Romance, however, is going
swimmingly well. I added another 500 words to its total (mostly as an excuse to
avoid doing the tedious editing work needed on Chapter One). So, while the
result was overall very pleasing, my intent was less than honorable. Does
intent matter though? Probably not as long as the finished product benefits.
But I’m hedging my bets on this one and calling… Yes, naughty writer me.
I’m still waiting for word on “Ravenscar” from Dreamspinner Press. The
contracts are supposed to go out 2/20, so I know I probably won’t hear “Yay” or
“Nay” until then, but we’re dealing with the OCD queen here. Checking my work
email, therefore, is still pitifully obsessive but, as of yet, not out of hand.
Unfortunately, as every day passes I’m more and more convinced that I could
have done “Ravenscar” better or differently or whatever. Normal writer’s
remorse I know but still… Yes, naughty writer me.
So, to get back on the right foot of all this
writing-is-your-career-don’t-fuck-it-up stuff, here is the outline I promised
you yesterday for “Sicily.” Remember, it is only preliminary (i.e. I could toss
the whole thing and not lose too much sleep over it at this point). And to keep
it spoiler-free, it’s very general, but I still think you can get the idea of
where I’m headed.
I. Damiano (a young Sicilian
architect) arrives at his mother’s small inn in the town of Taormina, Sicily.
There the architect meets Briggs (an impassioned American writer) who is
lodging there. Sparks fly.
II. Briggs, who is
researching a book on the famous early 20th century photographer von
Gloeden, spends the next day in Taormina tracking down all traces of the late
artist’s life. Damiano, intrigued by the young American’s quest, tags along.
Connections, both physical and emotional, are made.
III. Wanting to follow in
the exact footsteps of one of Gloeden’s famous photographic journeys, Briggs
convinces Damiano to accompany him on a two day hike through the mountains of
Sicily. Lust is surrendered to. Love begins to knock.
IV. Returning to the inn two
days later, Briggs prepares to return to America. Damiano prepares to let the
man he’s falling in love with go.
V. Resolution is had in a
most surprising way… (sorry, not telling.)
The emotional ties these two men form
are the keys to this story. It is in the interweaving of their lives where
the true magic of this tale will lie… or so I hope. *fingers crossed*
Let me know what you think!
Until tonight…
Chloe
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