Weekend Writing Warrior Excerpt #27

The Weekend Writing Warriors is an awesome site that allows writers to share 8-sentence excerpts, published or unpublished, to the blogosphere. If you’d like to read wonderful talent or would like to join, please visit the WeWriWa website on Sunday: http://www.wewriwa.com

Here’s my excerpt:

Paparazzi stepped closer, trapping the three of them against the car. They hardly had space to open the trunk to get their belongings out. Paparazzi screamed Sequoia’s name as though she was a far distance away, not standing only two inches away from them.

“Sequoia, have you read the Gossip Reel article yet? If so, what do you have to say about it?”

Kenley said, “Gossip Reel should be ashamed of themselves, picking on a young girl like that. All women should be disappointed that they called Sequoia a whore in the title. Expect that from men–maybe: but from women–that’s despicable…”

Keep smiling,

Yawatta Hosby

Weekend Writing Warriors Excerpt #20

Weekend Writing Warriors is an awesome blog hop that allows writers to share their 8-sentence excerpts to the blogosphere. These excerpts can be from published or unpublished works. If you’d like to join or would like to read some wonderful and talented snippets, please visit the WeWriWa’s website on Sunday, November 2nd.

I’ll get back to my celebrity scandal next week. Since it’s Halloween, I thought it’d be fun to share part of my short story, Plenty of Fish, that I plan to publish next month. Critique Circle is almost finished giving feedback, then I can revise away 🙂

In this suspenseful short, Mackenzie encounters a dangerous stranger…Here’s my excerpt:

“I’m sorry.” He frowned as though he were watching his dog be put to sleep. “I know I’m early, but I really wanted to meet you. You don’t have to be bashful with me.”

“I’m quiet with everyone until I know them.”

“But you know me.”

She looked at him, studying his face but still didn’t recollect anything. “I’m sorry, but I don’t.”

Keep smiling,

Yawatta Hosby

 

 

 

Weekend Writing Warriors Excerpt #19

Weekend Writing Warriors is an awesome blog site that allows writers to showcase their published and/or unpublished work to the blogosphere by sharing an 8-sentence excerpt. It’s a great chance to get feedback on drafts or to find new readers for published stories. If you’d like to participate or find new authors, please visit the WeWriWa’s website on Sunday, October 26th.

Sequoia’s involved in a celebrity scandal, and she just finished reading a magazine article slut shaming her. She’s on her way to the airport with her best friend and co-star, Kenley. Here’s my excerpt:

“This will all blow over in a couple of months. Your friends and family have your back no matter what. They definitely went too far with calling you a whore in the title. I have a feeling many women will boycott that; influential, high executives, popular actresses–we won’t stand for that. Gossip Reel should be ashamed of themselves, a bunch of women setting us back. Men use that derogatory term against women, women shouldn’t use it on each other.”

“Do you really think some people will boycott?” [Sequoia asked.]

Kenley held Sequoia’s hand, keeping her other one on the 10 position of the steering wheel. “Absolutely, I’m first on the list.”

Keep smiling,

Yawatta Hosby

 

Weekend Writing Warriors Excerpt #17

Weekend Writing Warriors is a fun website that allows talented writers to showcase their published or unpublished 8-sentence excerpts for the blogosphere. If you’d like to join or read some new stories, please visit WeWriWa’s website on Sunday, October 12th.

I was going to have my next installment be about the scandalous interview in Australia, but I’ll backtrack a bit. It’s the day the cast meets at the airport to head off for their promotional tour of Remember Me. A magazine has just printed about Sequoia’s cheating on Perry. The brutal article was posted right before this section (I didn’t share it because it’s pretty long 🙂 ).

Any feedback for improvements is much appreciated. This is my first story that’s not a drama or has a psycho character LOL.

Here’s my excerpt:

Sequoia scrunched the magazine in her hands then threw it on the floor. She wiped tears rolling down her cheek. Good thing she wore sunglasses because there was no way she could keep her cool today. No one, especially paparazzi, could see her cry. The only people she trusted were Seneca and Kenley. Unfortunately, Seneca was back in Georgia; however, Kenley was in the driver’s seat. They were on their way to the airport, Kenley’s boyfriend sat in the backseat, asleep.

Weekend Writing Warriors Excerpt #16

The Weekend Writing Warriors site is pretty awesome. It allows writers to showcase their published or unpublished work to the blogosphere for encouragement, support, and or feedback. Writers share an 8-sentence excerpt every Sunday. To read talented snippets or to join, please visit the WeWriWa’s website on Sunday, October 5th.

Here’s my excerpt (the last one for this chapter):

Cody focused his attention back to Perry. “No wonder Quoia left your whack ass. She probably caught you sucking his dick. At least that’s the only reason I can think of for a guy to be so passionate while defending another guy.” Cody smirked.

Perry grabbed Colin’s fist in mid-air, halting him from punching Cody’s face. “I said he isn’t worth it!”

Keep smiling,

Yawatta Hosby

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I recently signed up for Critique Circle (my username is Yhosby), and I’m submitting this particular story in the queue. It’s starting from the beginning. I had so much fun writing the middle and ending, so I may decide to cut (or shorten) the beginning. It seems to be more lighthearted instead of having tension. I wouldn’t want readers to get bored!

Anyway, if you’re on Critique Circle, look me up. Since I’m not a Premium Member, I can’t make buddy requests 😦

Weekend Writing Warriors Excerpt #15

Weekend Writing Warriors is an awesome blog hop that allows writers to share their published or unpublished work with the blogosphere. On Sundays, courageous writers share an 8-sentence excerpt to get feedback or to gain new readers. If you’re interested in joining or want to read fun, action packed, and/or drama filled pieces of fiction, please visit WeWriWa’s website on Sunday, September 28th.

Sorry, last week, I forgot to add that the bodyguards followed Perry over to the bar to stand with Colin. I don’t know how I missed that! Here’s my snippet:

Cody put his hands in his pockets and looked at Perry. “Hey, A-list, am I that scary that you need an army?”

“There’s no need to start a scene; let’s go our separate ways.”

“Says the guy who approached me; damn, Sen was right, you are just a pansy-ass little bitch.”

With hands balled in a fist, Colin took a step closer, but Perry blocked his path with his outstretched arm. “Stop; he’s not worth it.”

“You’re right, D-list isn’t worth it; he’s pathetic, trying to stay relevant,” Colin agreed.

“How is it gonna feel when this D-lister steals your spotlight during your promotional tour?”

Keep smiling,

Yawatta Hosby

Weekend Writing Warriors Excerpt #14

Weekend Writing Warriors is an awesome blog hop that allows writers to share their published or unpublished work with the blogosphere. On Sundays, courageous writers share an 8-sentence excerpt to get feedback or to gain new readers. If you’re interested in joining or want to read fun, action-packed, charming, and/or drama filled pieces of fiction, please visit the WeWriWa’s website on Sunday, Sept. 21st.

Here’s the continuation of my chapter. Thanks everyone for your feedback and kind words of my story so far 🙂 Here goes:

“We should go,” Perry said.

Colin gave a devilish grin. “Or we can buy shots.” Before Perry could answer, Colin stood up and headed towards the side of the crowded room where Cody and his entourage were. He stood, scooting himself between Cody and a feisty redhead who was licking the salt off the rim of her  margarita glass.

Perry remained seated and scratched his head. He made eye contact with the bodyguards, shrugged, then went over to help his friend; Colin shouldn’t fight his battles.

Keep smiling,

Yawatta Hosby

 

 

Weekend Writing Warriors Excerpt #6

Weekend Writing Warriors is an awesome blog hop that allows authors and writers to share their unpublished or published work with the blogosphere every Sunday. Authors share an 8 sentence excerpt and can get feedback. To see all the talented writers, please visit WeWriWa’s website on Sunday (July 27th).

Last week, I shared an excerpt of my flash fiction story called One Missed Call. I really appreciate everyone’s feedback. Here’s the last installment:

She wanted to see if she could make it in Hollywood, but I wanted her to stay in Boston and help me run the family business. I didn’t say goodbye. Now, I’ll never get the chance. I push the button on my cell phone and place it near my right ear. “Sarah, Sarah, the train went too fast in a curve! We’re crashing! I love you, I love you, Sarah!” I cringe as I listen to the message again and again.

Keep smiling,

Yawatta Hosby