Reality is the mirror of your thoughts.
Choose well what you put in front of the mirror.
Change your thoughts and you change what you see in the mirror of life!
Choose well what you put in front of the mirror.
Change your thoughts and you change what you see in the mirror of life!
Hello Everyone I’m the struggling writer, J. A. JACKSON.
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~Author Unknown
Her older brother Nicholas sees her as the perfect target of his manipulative schemes after a series of bad investments places him in a great need of money.
Greed and a vengeful Seducer soon weave a web of deceit that threatens to betrayal a lifetime friendships.
The elevator door slid open.
“Monty Wildfire!” A woman’s sultry voice called as she entered.
Monty couldn’t recall the voice. His eyes had trouble looking at the woman’s face. His eyes locked, spellbound and at eye level with the woman’s chest. Forty double D cups gave him a high salute and shook him out of his melancholy mood.
“Admiring the girls Monty?”
Monty nodded and finally looked at the woman’s face. It was Fleur Lemieux. Grinning, he rubbed his chin.
Fleur Lemieux was a very tall, very attractive, well built woman. A man could get lost in her well built chest.
Unbeknownst to but a few of the wealthiest people in Silicon Valley, Fleur Lemieux ran an escort service. They did more than just make the best looking, eye candy, model types to be escorted to that special event. They could take care of a man’s or a woman’s every need.
“Well….Well,” Monty said approvingly licking his lips. “Are you staying at the hotel Fleur?”
Fleur would be a perfect diversion for the evening and she would take his mind off of Pearl. He swallowed hard. Damn, Pearl didn’t know how much he cared about her. How much he loved her. He stared back at Fleur. He did love her breasts. He licked his lips. Plus he knew Fleur owed him big time. He’d sent several rich guys her way for business.
“Yes…Yes….Monty I am. If you’ve got any free time I can take care of that favor I owe you,” she said.
“Well, I won’t lie. I’m free now,” Monty said.
“How wonderful,” she said smiling softly. “It just so happens I’m free right now too. Would you like to do me for free?”
Monty chuckled at her play on words. He was glad the elevator was empty.
“You know I would,” he licked his lips again. He could feel his body warming in all the right places.
Fleur pushed the elevator button. The door opened. “This is my floor,” she said leading the way to her suite. She walked over to a door and instantly her hand swiped the key card and the door opened.
“Nice,” Monty grinned and walked further into the room, admiring the view. The room wasn’t as luxurious as the one Pearl was staying in. Funny, he thought he couldn’t shake Pearl from his thoughts. He knew why. It was because he wanted her. He wanted Pearl badly. Grand mere Catherine’s words echoed through his mind. She thought Pearl was too good for him. He smiled softly. He figured out a way to show them. He’d get even with La Cours if it was the last thing he did.
He turned and looked at Fleur. She was tall, yes. But she was nothing compared to Pearl. Still, if he looked at Fleur just right, she didn’t look like a whore. He could fuck her with pleasure. He smiled softly.
Fleur Lemieux closed the distance between them. She touched Monty’s arm. “I have a full bar set up in the bedroom this way. What would you like to drink?”
“Bourbon, straight,” he said.
Monty watched Fleur walk to the bar and pour two glasses of bourbon.
Fleur tried to make small talk. “So Monty, I hear the Grand Isles Ball has already received over four hundred fifty thousand dollars in donations tonight. Do you think this has been the highest amount collected?” she asked running a finger gently against his thigh.
“No, but the final receipts have been calculated. The totals won’t be known until at least the end of the week. But the money is for charity. It’s all going to a good cause.”
Fleur took the moment and unzipped her dress. It fell to the floor. She stood naked before him.
Quickly Monty tossed back his drink and swallowed hard. He reached and poured himself another one. He gulped it down immediately. He turned around and looked at Fleur. The booze was starting to make her look better.
“Good, no underwear,” he said with a shrug. “I hate the stuff, it just slows you down.”
Fleur closed the distance between them. “You know, if you think about it, what I’m doing right now is for a good worthy charitable cause too,” she said quickly taking off Monty’s jacket. Like a skilled pro she unbuttoned his shirt and removed the rest of his clothes in seconds.
Softly he smiled looking down as his body swelled. Seductively he glanced up at Fleur. “You know, the charity you’re about to take care of is for a worthy cause too.”
Monty’s hands went instantly to cup her breasts. His fingers were expert at touching a woman. “I’m going to name your breasts Charity, for they do perform a worthy cause,” he murmured.
She purred.
Suddenly he felt Fleur’s naked body......
Remember hearing that song from the movie Pretty Woman?
Some lyrics in the song said....Wild Women Do!
So you’re writing that story and it needs something. Or someone. You think it’s time you had a character who was a Wild Women. A Seductress...
What to do?
You are thinking, just throw her in the story somewhere. Hmmmm here’s a thought. The seductions is not just any Willy, dilly, or filly character.
The Seductress is bigger than life!
She needs to have a starting point. Meaning you must consider whom she is like. For example, is your seductress a Marilyn Monroe type? Or a Madonna, Sharon Stone, or Dorothy Dandridge played Carmen Jones, Or maybe she is Halle Berry as Ginger Knowles, or Sanaa Lathan who played Ann Merai Harrison in Out of Time or Zoe Saldana as Aisha al Fadhil in The Losers
or Rosario Dawson as Gail in Sin City.
What’s my point? These women knew how to unleash their allure of female assets to sexually dominate their male counterparts.
Therefore follow the sex rules for The Seductress – show the seductress seducing that man.
Remember: “As the Devil said to his star seductress in the Broadway production of Damn Yankees This is a straight seduction job, Lola.”
Now in my own words make your seduction count burn up the pages with your sexy seduction scenes.
Think of what happens next? What are you doing to move the story alone?
In some chapters you want to give out information and introduce the complication (plot). This is where you make it interesting to keep the reader reading. Know what to tell and what to leave off.
Check your outline against your story. Look at the beginning, middle and end of your story.
Remember the key elements of your story. Have you introduced your main characters such as the hero, or heroine? When describing them choose your words carefully. Think of it this way the amount of time you spend describing a character tells the reader how important they are.
Let your character’s voices speak.
Next up complication (plot) and the secondary characters. Who are they? What do they do?
Next do you have confrontations, suspense, physical attraction, and the realization of something unattainable? >p> What are these?
Things that keep you story moving. This is not to say you give the reader every small detail.
Now start writing!
What are they? Words that begin with the letter P
Ponder…
Profound…
Process
Quit holding back!
Where is your passion?
Take the plunge!
Get into the flow of process and get back to writing.
Writing must have a beginning, before it can have a middle and then an ending. Today is the first day of your writing journey. Journey on….Write!
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Why?
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“Oh what is a writer to write?”
Use your imagination, and release your inhibitions. Use the three “e’s”….Experiment, Explore, Entertain!
Now you’re next question should be….
Or is it when I put on that sexy leather halter dress, and wear those four inch shiny black pumps?
Sounds like hooey?
Hmmm ponder it.
Or is it picture it?
The words of a song, wearing my favorite high heels, or gazing at the moon….What do they all have in common?
They are things that can inspire me to write.
I think of them as preparing my creative ideas to flow.
What about you? What inspires you to write?
Now gather together your ingredients (ideas) for believable characters and plots and began writing.
Let me make my point.
Now stuff your mouth full of ice cold red Jello, and then swallow hard. Now ask yourself this…..
“Do I want to eat Jello for breakfast, lunch and dinner?”
Now wait for it!
Do you want to just eat Jello? All the time?
If you ask me...."Jello just doesn't taste that good."
So if you want to be a writer. Be a writer. But hang on to the security of your day job.
What I’m trying to say... “You got to eat!
So don’t start listening to those trippin’ writer hater’s - folks You know the ones who tell you
~ you are a great writer - you should do this for a living. And then tell you to quit the
security of your day job. You won’t be able to find one of them to help you pay your rent.”
Now keep writing and get up tomorrow and head off to the security of that day job.
If you are like me your day is busy. Every minute of the day is crammed with something you must do.
Yet you want to pursue your dream to write.
What do you do?
Schedule time to write daily.
How?
Strategize!
What?
All I'm saying is free up sometime in your busy schedule and then use that time to write.
For example, if you have a favorite TV show and you watch it. Chances are you got thirty minutes or an hour of time right there that you could spend writing. With this time you could start writing your outline or the first chapter of your book.
Hey but what about my favorite show?
Well think about recording it and then watching it on the weekend or your day off.
If you start pursuing your dream to write today, you make finishing your book a reality.
Every scene should show that the character is involved.
Every scene should be logical.
Every scene should have a beginning, a middle, and end.
Every scene should keep the reader interested, with conflict, villains, alliances etc.
And most importantly every scene should keep your readers interested.
Start Writing!
What is an outline?
It’s the roadmap to use to write your story.
You start your story with your Characters. Remember your characters are the key.
Do you have..... a Hero & Heroine?
Do you need.... a Hero or Heroine?
Are they at least likeable?
Exciting or Dull?
Do you have conflict? A Plot....Details?
Remember to keep your story on track…
Keep it moving!
So start with your outline? And develop your story.
Oh and now start writing.
Envy!
Envy differs from its twin jealousy because it involves an awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another.
And accompany by a desire to have what they possess.
Why do I mention this?
Think about the character called your villain.....
What is it that they wish to possess but can't have?
Think about it.....Your next villain might just be an envious person.
He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not is a fool; shun him.
He who knows not, and knows that he knows not is a child; teach him.
He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep; wake him.
He who knows, and knows that he knows, is wise; follow him.
How are you to know which one to apply, in any walk in life?
Discernment is the answer. Have skill in reading character. Size it up.
Just like a write must do with his characters....
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Do you need inspiration to stop Procrastinating and write?
Wait for it...............Here it is!
And Remember.... Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday. ~Don Marquis
~2014 Conversation with Author J. A. Jackson~
Coming in June 2014!
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in your heart and try to love the questions themselves like locked
rooms and like books that are written in a very foreign tongue….
The point is to live everything. Live the questions now.”
-Rainer Maria Rilke
1. Quest
The hero searches for something, someone, or somewhere. Yet in reality, they are searching for themselves.
2. Adventure
The protagonist goes on an adventure, like a quest.
3. Pursuit
In this plot, the focus is on chase, one person chasing another.
4. Rescue
In the rescue, somebody is captured, who must be released by the hero.
5. Revenge
In the revenge plot, a wronged person seeks retribution against those who harmed him.
6. Rivalry
In rivalry, two people, are set as competitors that may be good hearted or as bitter enemies.
7. Temptation
In the temptation plot, a person is tempted by something that may diminish them morally.
8. Love
The love story is the tale of lovers finding one another.
9. Forbidden Love
The story of forbidden love happens when lovers are breaking some social rules.
10. Sacrifice
In sacrifice, the nobler elements of the human spirit where someone gives much more than most person would give.
"Finding the right form of your story is simply to realize the most natural way of telling the story.
The test of whether or not a writer divined the natural shape of his story is just this: after reading it, can you imagine it differently, or does it silence your imagination....."
Okay now you got story ideas and plot ideas. Now start writing....
No two dreams are ever the same.
So write them down as soon as you awake.
Keep a pen and paper(notebook) by your bed, when you wake up write it down.
~Someone once said that everything that comes up in a dream means something.~
Did you know that the writers of Greek and Latin classics related many instances of dream experiences?
What does this mean? That some of the greatest classics of all-time began with a dream.
Remember:
"Dreams are rudiments of the great state to come. We dream what is about to happen." --Bailey.
~Memories
~Observations
~Experiences
~Encounters
~Moods
~Music
~Books
~Scenery
~Relationships
~History
Get the picture. Your story is just a thought away.
Now write down that story idea. Next start writing your story.
Fear stops most people from writing, not lack of talent, whatever that is.
Who am I?
What right have I to speak?
Who will listen to me if I do?
You're a unique human being, with a unique story to tell, and you have every right.
If you speak with passion, many of us will listen.
We need stories to live, all of us.
We live by story. Yours enlarges the circle."
-Richard Rhodes, Author of How to Write
Considering your audience should be priority one!
Next the “meet cute” must be a magical moment & memorable moment. The meet cute is when your hero and heroine meet for the first time.
Next it’s important that you add strong dialogue and keep it real!
Watch for the cadence of dialogue does It flow? It should.
Set the tone of your characters, the story, the pacing and make sure everything flows.
Next check the emotional factor - Is your story compelling?
Now write.
Keep writing
Run with it and make your story a compelling winner!
What should you do?"
Place your characters in situation where they must act, react and move forward.
"Plot grows out of character. If you focus on who the people in your story are, if you sit and write about two people who you know and are getting to know better day by day, something is bound to happen." -Anne Lamont, author of Bird by Bird""Queen Maat is the gatekeeper to the heart. It is said that before men can pass on to eternal peace, his heart must be balanced on the scale of Queen Maat.On one side of her scale Queen Maat places your heart, on the other she places a feather. The feather are your issues in life.
The feather of Queen Maat contains, truth, honor, justice, harmony and love....If you heart tips the scale you are banished form a peaceful rest and your spirit must work to cleanse itself."
.
”First Class fiction is characterized by memorable characters unique premises, story worlds instantly real, plots that grip even when slow, gorgeous writing, and themes that surprise, challenge and change us.
Not only do we read every word, First Class writing makes us whistle in admiration. Characters are not only likeable and self-aware, but also follow a singular destiny. First class novels shake our way of thinking, challenging us to see the world in new ways.
They confidently break rules, may transport us to unlikely cultures and times, teach us things we knew little about, and always feel utterly unique. Each novel creates its own genre. First Class fiction is imitated but never matched. Its authors are revered and for good reasons.”
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Chapter 17
Whips, lips, hips and other things…..
Later that same night, the moon was a luminant silver glow as Eve made her way to Xavier front door.
Eve reached behind and adjusted her black lace thong before she rang the doorbell.
Music blared from the house. She was sure she heard Creedence Clearwater Revival.
“Whoa, thought it was a nightmare, low, it's all so true
They told me, don't go walkin' slow, the devil’s on the loose”
Xavier Newhouse opened the front door unbuttoning his black shirt. “Baby I’m so glad you made it,” he said waiving her in.
Eve walked in and swept aside her hair signaling for him to take her coat.
Xavier took her coat and let out a breath. “Damn you’re dangerously delicious.” He fought hard to slow down. “Do you want a glass of wine or something?”
Eve stood there in a black lace bra and thong. Her skin was perfect. She wore nothing else but thigh high leather boots. A small black leather whip was attached to her right thigh boot.
Eve took charge of the situation. Her eyes narrowed. Her voice was low like a purr. “You’ve got something I want. And I’ve got what you need,” she said in a sexy drawl, letting her hands cup her breasts. “This is strictly business not pleasure,” she turned and stared at him. “Do you have the fireplace going in the bedroom?” She asked.
“Yes.” “Good, then what’s your pleasure? Whips, Lips, hips or fingertips?” She asked then hesitated. “Oh and I do want the negatives to my photos or all hell will break loose Xavier!”
She led the way down the corridor.
Xavier followed with a wide grin on his face.
In the bedroom Eve closed the door. She walked slowly toward him.
Xavier’s heart was pounding. The moment was intense. His chest clenched. His throat was dry.
Eve walked over and touched his chest and quickly released the buttons from his shirt. “Xavier I’ll take that drink now.”
Quickly Xavier poured from the decanter next to the bed.
Eve intertwined her arm with his. “Let’s drink like they do in the movies,” she purred.
He smiled back hungrily and agreed. He thrust back his head with the heady drink just as she did.
Then without a word Eve leaned over and kissed him. His lips covered hers and coaxed them apart.
Eve eased back against the bed as her tongue crept forward searching for his. Then the kiss broke out of control.
Xavier tore his mouth from hers. His tongue traced down to the valley between her full breasts. He fought to slow down but found that he couldn’t. He took one firm nipple in his mouth and sucked hard. He moaned. He felt like he was under a spell.
“God I want to be inside you Eve.” He was burning with desire for this woman. His cock stained at the walls of his pants.
“Eve…Eve…Please help me take my pants off?”
He froze. He thought he heard a rumbling. He looked back at Eve. His body tensed.
A split second later Eve thought she heard the song again.
Better run through the jungle, don't look back……
The last thing Eve heard was Xavier growling. Before he fell forward on top of her and fell fast asleep.
“Xavier?”
Eve called his name again. “Xavier? Are you alright?”
“He can’t harm you. He’s asleep.” A woman’s voice sliced the air. “Just push him off of you.”
Eve pushed as she was told. She looked to see where the perky high pitched voice was coming from.
A small petite woman stood at the front of the bed.
“Who…Who are you?”
“You really want to know if I’m real, don’t you Eve?”
Instantly Eve scrambled to her feet. “Well yes.”
“I’m not a ghost or a witch,” the small framed woman said. “I’m Matilda.”
“Well Matilda it’s nice to meet you and I’m glad you’re not a ghost or a witch. But you kind of interrupted me….I mean Xavier and I.”
“He wasn’t meant for you,” Matilda said. “He isn’t your type anymore.
Besides, you just came for your photos. They’re in the nightstand under the liquid decanter,” she paused. “So are the negatives.”
Eve walked over and opened the drawer. She grinned wide. “There it is.” She swirled around. “Why did you help me?”
“Oh, didn’t I tell you? I’m Glenda D’Goodwrench-Jackson’s assistant, Matilda. “Now Eve you really should be more discreet in the future. Make sure nothing like this ever happens again. Come on I’ll walk you to your car,” she smiled. “You must leave before Xavier wakes up and wants to finish what he started.”
A few minutes later Eve stood at her car.
Matilda watched as Eve’s eyes sparkled. “I don’t know how to thank you Matilda,” she said giving the small woman a hug.
Matilda watched as Eve drove away.
A laughing voice buzzed the air and cleared its throat. “Oh assistant of mine. Didn’t you forget something?”
“Hmmmm Oh yeah, Eve, I can’t stop Malak from discovering that you’d been here,” Matilda yelled out as Eve’s car drove away.
The chilly night air whipped.
“Oh dear me,” Matilda said shaking her head. “Do you think she heard me?”
“Hump...Hump…Hump. My assistant you have much to learn,” Glenda said as her eyes sparkled with a strange iridescent light. “No….No….I don’t think she heard you. But she’ll soon discover what she needs to know.”
Matilda cleared her throat. “I just hope everything will be okay between Eve and Malak. I hope I didn’t mess things up.”
Glenda smiled wide. Her white teeth gleamed in the moon light. “She is still wearing the pendant Malak gave her. That is good.”
Why?” Matilda asked.
“Because true love never fades and because she is protected by the angels as long as she wears the pendant. I would not fear for Eve.”
“But Glenda what about your love potion,” puzzled Matilda asked.
“Come along Matilda, I can’t tell you everything. Wait and see what happens between the two young lovers.”
YIKES WHAT HAPPENED? FOR THE LOVE OF JUMPING ROACHES IS THIS THE END OF A GEEK, AN ANGEL & THE DECEIVER?
ANSWER: NOPE!
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What do you need to start writing your novel?
{I’ll be brief, but you can reach each subject to obtain more information.}
• Subject - A simple brief period in time –where your story takes place.
• Characters
• A Plot
• Dialogue and action. This moves your story forward.
• One view point (point of view)
• A fast-paced, grab your readers attention beginning
• A Middle
• A Strong Ending that makes your reader feel satisfied the story was complete and had understanding.
Next begin writing your Novel.
How do you start? Find your jumping off place. What is a jumping off place? The beginning of a novel. Need examples? Just take a look at the opening chapters of a few of the bestselling novels out there, to see samples of “what grabs the reader’s attention.” And then write you own jumping off place. Yours will be better, fresher, and IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Remember you HAVE A Writer’s Mind. Start writing.
You are far more than you think you are! You are a writer!
Then never stop believing in yourself.
Next I would say always listen to the voice within.
It is your number one fan and keep pushing yourself to completion of your novel.
1 quart of Boiling Water
1 Cup Basmati or Jasmine Rice
2 Fresh Bay Leaves (Yeah you can use dried whole bay leaves)
1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
Lil butter to taste....
Bring the water to a boil with the Bay leaves.
Add the salt, stir. Next stir in rice. Don't agitate the rice by stirring too much!
Let it come to a boil, cover yo' pot with a lid lower/BRING DOWN THE HEAT - LO/MED.
Cook for about 11-15 minutes.
Check for tenderness with a bite - (a bite feel is not a crunch sound.)
When it’s tender, drain if needed, pluck out the bay leaves, and serve.
Not admitting that I was a writer and how much I loved writing.
When the person asked me if I was a writer.
I shook my head, and I lied, and said no.
Worst part of it…..At the time I had published my first book
and didn’t know the person had brought a copy.
Hmmm what webs we weave when we deceive….Our self.
First Delilah said. Then Steven Said and then….. Well check out the article! http://delilahmarvelle.blogspot.com/2014/01/an-open-letter-to-ceo-of-kensington.html
The conversation went something like this........Delilah said
"DELILAH: The attitude, which I admire you for publicly expressing, needs to trickle down to the rest of your staff and business practices. Because when I contacted Kensington a few weeks ago, they told me a.) I couldn’t see the Scribd contract b.) I couldn’t be given any other contract details other than that I would be paid my regular royalties. I would hope I’m getting my FULL royalties given I gave you the rights to do so..........
Then Steven said something like this...... STEVEN: *You are telling everyone that you need lawyers and auditors to get answers. That is simply not true. If you or any author has a question about a royalty statement we are happy to provide answers without you having to hire an experts that will cost you money.* http://delilahmarvelle.blogspot.com/2014/01/an-open-letter-to-ceo-of-kensington.html
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1 Quart buttermilk
3 tablespoons salt
4 pounds of bone in chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings etc)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 &1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
5 cups of vegetable oil
In a LARGE BOWL - Whisk together 3 ¼ cups of the buttermilk and the salt together.
MAKE SURE SALT DISSOLVES
Then Add Chicken & coat chicken thoroughly in Buttermilk mixture AND NEXT cover the bowl AND REFRIGRATE FOR AT LEAST 1(ONE) HOUR
After one hour has passed. In another large bowl whisk together the rest of the flour, thyme, pepper and garlic powder
Next Use your favorite Dutch oven, or Cast Iron Skillet, Frying Skillet etc. It is said that the Dutch Over pot works best but you know what your favorite frying skillet looks and cooks like. Pour in ENOUGH OIL for frying (Yep) I’m trusting that you know what ENOUGH IS). Heat skillet to frying temperature. (At the same time you start your skillet or Dutch oven. ALSO PREHEAT you baking oven to 315 degrees) Next remove the chicken buttermilk and then coat it in the flour mixture and slowing place in a couple of chicken pieces heated frying skillet or Dutch oven
Fry over medium heat and turn chicken pieces every four minutes or as they brown, add more pieces to fryer as space allows. Turn chicken every four minutes as they brown to make sure evenly brown all way around. After browning chicken on all sides approximately for 10 minutes DRAIN chicken pieces as they finish on a paper towel and then Place in your OVEN for 10 MINUTES before serving
The house where I was born,
The little window where the sun
Came peeping in the morn;
- Thomas Hood
Remember!
Within you there lies a wealth of buried treasures.
Stories, poems, recipes, quotes....You know what happy treasures that you possess.
All of this material has been locked deep inside your unconscious, your mind just waiting for you to take the time and write it down.
So what do you do about it? Take some time each and every day to write it down. If you’ve got only a few minutes……..Great! Just do it!
You are far more than you think you are!