I’ve been away, but not gone entirely, thoroughly engrossed in my characters, it was an effort that required any extra time I had left in a busy, chaotic life. Finally, I’m done with my third novel, Kalorama Road, titled initially, A Blog Affair. Much like marathon training I’d done over the years, the novel required effort, dedication, and diligence until I reached the finish line. And much as I feel after preparing and running a race, I’m happy it’s over, but wishing for more.
Excerpt from Kalorama Road
I’m not afraid to die. I’ve always believed I would die young. But not this soon, not here, not tonight, and not by those hands. Surrounded by tattered, aromatic petals, a dark silhouette watches my naked, bleeding flesh. I tilt my head, an eternally engraved image, a tormenting ghost—an inescapable, haunting memory. Sweet, soft, rose petals, a lifelong obsession. How Ironic. Maybe what we cherish is near at death, some sign of mortality, some hint of what we become . . . A cold breeze scented with roses, an invisible trail across dark soil, awaiting discovery. Finally, he’s here . . .
Kalorama Road is now available on Amazon.com
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That excerpt has me hooked 😀
O.D. Thanks for the reblog!! I’m glad you liked the excerpt. It’s a little cryptic, but I hope it pulls the reader in. 🙂
Hi there! Welcome back. Congratulations on releasing the novel, it looks brilliant. The trailer is amazing too. 🙂
Thanks L.A.! I’m glad to be back. Missed my WordPress family. Your book looks awesome as well! Are you working on another novel, Novella, or short story?
I’m pleased to see you return. 🙂 Thank you so much! I’m planning on releasing a short story collection very soon. I’m also working on a novel (that I plan on being a series), that follows on from my released novella. Aside from that, always working on short stories and just started a YouTube channel. How about you?
I’ll check out your work and YouTube channel. I’m taking a little break to do some promotion of the book then I plan to continue with short stories. A novel takes so much out of me.
Thank you very much. That sounds like a good plan. I hope everything goes well. 🙂
For you as well!!!
Oh, it’s so great to see you return here, especially with your novel too, and the excerpt sounds thrilling 😀 Wish you enjoy the best time ever in this New Year, and I really look forward to your sharing in the future 🙂
It great to see a familiar blogger! Thank you so much and I hope 2018 has started out fabulously for you! Looking forward to your wonderful post in 2018!!
Yes, thank you very much, I truly hope so too ^^ Let’s have a memorable year with our best!!
Hi, it has been a while. If you still have time, I hope you can check out the list of nominees at https://daodat22121996.wordpress.com/2018/03/03/the-sunshine-blogger-award/ and if possible, I really love to know your answers. Thank you, and have a good time ^_^
Hi! I just got the chance to see the post! Congratulations and thanks for choosing me. My site is blog free but I’m thrilled you thought of me. 🙂
Yes, absolutely. It’s my pleasure and I truly appreciate your posts on the site, so I really want to nominate you this award right from my first thought ^_^
Congratulations on the book, Denise! Love the excerpt. Heading to Amazon now to take a look. 🙂
–Michael
Michael, thank you!!! And I hope you enjoy the book. How’s your writing going?
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Michael, thank you so much for the reblog!!!
So thrilled for you, Denise. I hope you much success – this book sounds great.
Jina, thank you so much!! I’m just happy to be done so I can move on to another project. How’s your writing going?
like the marathon that never ends.