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Poetry in Written Across the Genres

FrontCover of Written Across the GenresHIIn Written Across the Genres, the romance section, Mary Lou Haugh contributed two poems and E.A. Provost entered one. Haugh’s “A Forbidden Night” and “Love at Our Heels” are from her book, Love At Our Heels – A collection of Poems.

E.A. Provost wrote “What a Hand Weighs” and she can be found on Twitter: @provost_lissa and on Facebook.

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Romance Genre Short Story

Art-Shack-Todd-300x225Linda Todd wrote a short story called “A Marriage Blessed” for my anthology, Written Across the Genres.” The art shack in this photo she took is important to the protagonist, Celia. She and her husband plan to  renew their marriage vows, “after the recent disastrous years” in their relationship.

Celia wants to shop at the art shack for a koa wood bowl she believes will be vital for their renewal ceremony. Daniel, her husband, doesn’t want to stop because it might make them late for a boat trip. Here is a short excerpt:

Daniel laid his hand on Celia’s thigh and gave her a gentle squeeze.  “It’s going to be fine. We’ll go shopping after our tour.”

Daniel swam below, inches from the reef, while Celia skimmed the surface of the water alternating her view of the fish through her mask and scanning the horizon for a dorsal fin slicing through the water. The captain had assured Celia no shark sightings had occurred in the bay in the seven years he had been piloting these tours.

FrontCover of Written Across the GenresHITodd’s story and three poems complete the romance genre examples in the anthology. Two love poems are written by Mary Lou Haugh and one by E.A. Provost.

Written Across the Genres is available on Amazon, Kindle, and can be ordered at local bookstores.

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Romance Short Story Excerpt

FrontCover of Written Across the GenresHIIn my last post about my anthology, I gave an example of a romance novel by Sharon Svitak called Simply Irresistible.  Nalini Davison’s story, “Hot and Cool”   is a romance short story. Here are a few paragraphs.

“He paced back and forth in front of Claire. After a few minutes, he threw his arms skyward and gave her a look of desperation. “Listen, I’m not psychotic, or don’t think I am. Never had visions. But I’m having one now, or something like it. I see fire coming out from your head. No, not fire. It’s a bright golden light that’s pulsating. You could be one of those Renaissance portraits of Mary with the halo.”

“I’m not exactly the Virgin Mary type,” she said with an impish look. She sat very still and watched him.

“Then why is your head hot? Why am I seeing all that light?” He backed away, crossed his arms, and tugged on his shirtsleeves.

“Byron, what are you doing? Please, don’t move away from me. It makes me feel as if something is horribly wrong.”

“Maybe it is.”

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The Romance Category in Written Across the Genres

Sharon Shivak Simply IrresistibleIn previous posts, I gave examples of Mainstream Fiction short stories published in my anthology, Written Across the Genres. The Romance Section features two short stories, three poems, and an excerpt from Sharon Burgess’ novel, Simply Irresistible, which she published on July 11, 2014. It is available on Amazon or it can be ordered at local bookstores.

Here are a few paragraphs where Jordan pays attention to his newly hired veterinary assistant, Kat, for the first time:

Suddenly coming back to himself, he spoke abruptly, “Well, Ms. Morelli that was a timely intervention you made. However, I am not certain how you think we should resolve the problem. You are aware, are you not, that I don’t have a senior discount policy at this clinic?”

“Well, you should have.” She straightened her back and glared with a force five tornado assaulting Mount Rushmore. “Old people living on pensions can’t afford high prices. Frequently, their pets are the only family they have, the only ones who care about them. Seniors are forced to choose between feeding themselves and taking care of their animals.”

“And why should this concern me?” Jordan asked. He saw a look of disgust on her face. His attitude had shocked her. He wasn’t certain why he cared, but suddenly he didn’t want this pert young woman to think badly of him.

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A short story called “Duration Matters”

high school lockers in hallIn Written Across the Genres, the last Mainstream Fiction short story, is “Duration Matters” by Arleen Eagling. It’s written in first person. The protagonist, Jennifer, is a high school student and she’s in trouble. Here are the first couple paragraphs:

“Three months after I transferred from prep school to Ramsey High, I waited outside the counselor’s office for the second time, my hands folded in my lap to keep them still. Portly, grey-haired Mr. Tanner opened his door and motioned for me to sit in the penalty chair.

At Ramsey High I qualified for accelerated classes. Being in the Advanced Placement program, however, went beyond learning more worthless facts faster. Dr. Math, aka Mr. Schwartz, had declared, ‘a certain decorum was expected in his classroom.’ After I’d mimicked him saying those same words, I was asked to absent myself from the room. Maybe because of how I pursed my lips and worked my eyebrows.”

Eagling deepened the story with Jennifer meeting another student whose complicated life touches her own and helps her to grow.

FrontCover of Written Across the GenresHIMy anthology with both of Eagling’s stories in it is available on Amazon and Kindle or it can be ordered at your local bookstores.

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