Romance Is In the Air Giveaway Hop (and TGJ sneak peek)

Welcome to the 2015 Romance Is In the Air Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer.

I thought I would have my new novel, the second in The Glister Journals series, ready for release by now, but it's almost done. And yes, there is romance. Unfortunately, the new book's not ready to give copies away yet, but I'll share a teaser with you. And my giveaway is a $25 gift card to buy the romance(s) of your choice.

Here's a tiny sneak peek - just a touch of romance for Valentine's Day. :)

It was darker here, but there was enough light to plainly see his face. He was standing very close and still holding my wrist as if afraid to let go.

“This is the scary part,” he said softly, staring back at me.

I had a stab of fear, wondering what he'd say next. “I—”

There was no time to say anything more and even less to formulate theories on his behavior. His gaze dropped to my mouth for a heartbeat, then he planted his own lips firmly on mine.

Another moment later, he drew slowly away.

I was stunned. My heart had leaped to my throat the moment we had reached our dubious destination, but I wasn't expecting this. I couldn't grasp the fact that he had literally dragged me outside to a forbidden and relatively isolated location to—what? Kiss me? He just kissed me?

My heart thumped and skipped crazily as the reality of that sank in to my poor befuddled brain. I was speechless. My assumptions about this evening were spinning in ever widening circles.

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Currently writing: TGJ Book 2 Chapter 29. First third of manuscript ready for Betas

Listening: Alt J - This Is All Yours

Reading: Caszandra by Andrea Host

Watching: Doctor Who and The Prestige

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Reviews for The Glister Journals: Bronze
More Glister Journals info at the book's website here: theglisterjournals.com
The Glister Journals: Bronze can be purchased through any bookseller, or purchase now at Amazon.com
Note: All original text and materials by or commissioned by B. B. Shepherd are copyright 2012-2015 to B B Shepherd.

Seven Line Blog Challenge

I was recently invited by a Goodreads friend, Hazel West, to participate in an author Seven/Seven blog challenge.

It sounded like a fun way to give a sneak peek into whatever book you are working on and increase exposure for others' work as well as your own.

These are the rules:

1. Choose seven lines from page 7 or page 77 of your current work in progress.

2. Invite seven other writers to post the same and link back to you.

3. Mention and link back to the person who nominated you

Okay, here are my seven lines from page 7 of the next book in The Glister Journals series (rough draft). I am excited about introducing this new character. Background: On the first day of Allison's sophomore year, in a new class, a student has followed the teacher into the room, talking non-stop:

“Take a seat Benjamin,” she said patiently. “We’ll have to talk another time.”

He seemed about average height for a boy—probably about the same height as me—and very slim. His hair was mostly hidden under a cap but appeared to be straight, wispy, and dark auburn. His brows were very dark and straight, his eyes also dark and slightly almond-shaped. There was an attractive but foreign, almost other-worldly look about him.

“Okay,” he said lightly and turned to find a seat. As he did so he looked straight at me, his expression open, and though his lips were closed his smile was wide. I found myself returning it.

I will add participants as I hear back from them.

Participating authors:

William L. Stuart

Christine Rice

Hazel West's seven line entry is here on her blog, Hazel West's Character Purgatory. Thanks again Hazel!

I'm still waiting on answers, but would love to add a few more authors to the challenge. If you'd like to participate, please leave a comment!

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Note: All original text and materials by or commissioned by B. B. Shepherd are copyright 2012 to China Blue Publishing.

Reviews for The Glister Journals: Bronze

More Glister Journals info and chapters at the book's website here: theglisterjournals.com

The Glister Journals: Bronze can be purchased through any bookseller, or purchase now at Amazon.com