Category Archives: JMS Books

Rainbow Snippets March 4 – 5

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Happy Saturday, my lovelies! It’s sunny here in Atlanta, and probably the last few days of cold air before spring. Oh well…

Here’s a snippet from my story “All A Steer Can Do Is Try'”  published by JMS Books. Cliff is the main character (first person).

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I yanked open the door. “I no longer work for you, Lambert Morton, so there’s no reason for you to be here.”

He ran a hand through his hair, and his tie was askew. “I know that, but I…needed to talk to you. May I…come in?” He
seemed weirdly subdued and I wasn’t sure I wanted him inside my newly tranquil space. Better to get it over with, though.

“Fine.” I stepped back. “Make it quick.” He walked by me and I shut the door.

Bambi, comfortable on her dog bed, opened an eye, took Lambert’s measure, then closed it again before farting. My
thoughts exactly. Good girl.

 

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Rainbow Snippets February 25 – 26

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Welcome, my dears! I hope your weekend is absolutely wonderful, so far. Mine is filled with coffee, writing and taxes… ick.

Here’s a snippet from my story “The Cookie Said ‘Red'” which was re-released today by JMS Books – woot! Benjy, the head of security in Cisco’s apartment building, has just come to Cisco’s rescue (bad date gone wrong in his apartment.) In this scene, Benjy is taking notes, listening to Cisco as he explains what happened.

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“He wouldn’t go. I told him to get out, then he started walking toward me, and the argument escalated. I locked myself in the bathroom, and he banged on the door, yelling at me. That’s when you entered the picture.”

Benjy finished typing and then put his phone away. “I’m glad it wasn’t worse.”

“Me, too. Thank you, Benjy. I owe you my life.” I clasped my hands under my chin and smiled.

The corners of his mouth lifted into something resembling a smile. “Ever the drama queen, aren’t you, Mr. Boyd?”

“Born and bred. I have a tiara in my closet as proof.” That earned me an actual chuckle. He was breathtaking like this.

“Why don’t you call me Cisco, Benjy? It’s easy on the tongue. So am I,” I added…

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Rainbow Snippets February 11-12

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It’s Saturday – yeah! I’m putting the finishing touches on a story for submission today. Wish me luck! 🙂

Here’s a snippet from “More Than a Suit: John”, published by JMS Books. It’s between John–the main character–and Tobie, his best friend.

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“Since when do you let someone else’s opinion define you?” [Tobie]

“Well, since I realized that the world thinks I’m a self-centered, good for nothing, simple-minded slut.” [John]

“You are not! Well, maybe a little slutty, but you’re harmless. Who do I have to beat up?” Tobie tried to flex his slender frame to be intimidating. Sweet, but not helping.

“Back down, Mini-Me. Thanks, but I’ll be fine. I’ll work through this.” [John]

“You’d better. I miss my sleepy-eyed, over-caffeinated, ass whisperer.” [Tobie]

“Up yours, hon.” [John]

“Got it covered, thanks.” [Tobie]

 

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Rainbow Snippets February 4-5

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Happy Saturday! I’m huddled in front of my computer, drinking a mocha peppered with cayenne – yumm. 🙂

Here’s an emotional snippet from “More Than a Suit: Ross”, published today by JMS Books. It’s between Ross, his brother Rhys, and their dad. 🙂

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“You’re a perversion to everything that’s decent. I don’t  want you infecting Rhys. You’re not welcome here, not
anymore.” As if I ever was.

“There’s nothing perverted about the way I am, Dad. And you don’t give a shit about Rhys. You’re just using him as an excuse.”

“Revolting, that’s what you are. Fuck off!” Dad tried to shut the door in my face, but I pushed back, hard. He stumbled a little
and fell against a wall. He looked shocked at my strength.

I stepped closer to him. “Where the hell am I supposed to live? And who’s gonna take care of the house now, huh? Are you gonna help Rhys with his homework? Half the time, you’re too drunk to remember your own name!”

The slap across my face came without warning, and the echo of it rang in my ears.

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Rainbow Snippets January 28-29

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Happy Saturday! It’s cold again in Atlanta. You never know what you’ll get from day to day.

Here’s another snippet from “To Lift My Sole”, published by JMS Books. It’s an interlude between Jim and Lance. Enjoy. 🙂

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“You ready for tomorrow?”

“Is that why you really called me?”

“Ostensibly.”

“Ah. Well, yes, I’m ready. It’s at eight, sharp, but I’ll be there at seven to setup and make sure things are just the way I
like them.”

“It’s so hot to hear you talk like that.” Really?

“So, if I tell you that I’ll be wearing a black Armani suit with a white shirt, gold cuff links, and an understatedly expensive tie,
does that turn you on?” I heard an intake of breath. It would appear so.

“My shoes are, of course, exquisite Italian leather. Everything is fitted perfectly to my frame, projecting supreme self-confidence
to everyone around me. I’ll be the man in charge.”

I could hear sheets rustling in the background, and a soft moan. I grinned. “Are you rubbing off to my voice?”

“How could I not?” He’d put me on speakerphone, and his breathing was labored. “Your voice is lethal.”

 

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Rainbow Snippets January 21-22

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Happy Sunday! I’ve been doing my best impression of Sleeping Beauty all weekend. I may even take a nap today. 🙂 Hope you’ve been having a fun Saturday/Sunday.

Here’s a snippet from “To Lift My Sole”, published by JMS Books. It’s a little longer than six sentences, but it wouldn’t make much sense otherwise, I thought.  Enjoy.

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“Well, hello there.” Did her voice just drop a few decibels? “I’m Paula, a friend of Jim’s. And this is my husband, Bevin.” She
reached out to shake Lance’s hand, and I stood by, like an idiot.

“Lance Lamas,” he replied. “I work, or rather worked, with Jim at the hospital. He’s mum about what he really does for a
living, but he says I’ll figure it out on Monday. You wouldn’t happen to know anything about that, would you?”

“Sorry, no can do.” She removed imaginary lint from his shirt, but I knew she was surreptitiously copping a feel. It was
only flirting, I knew. She was madly in love with Bevin. Paula just liked to get a reaction out of me.

“Why so quiet, Jim?” Her expression was coy.

“I have no words for…whatever’s going on here.”

“Tell me something,” Lance asked after ordering a beer. “Is he always so…difficult to get to know? It’s like pulling teeth.
Though I have fun trying.”

I tried glaring at Paula, willing her by visual osmosis not to say anything. To no avail.

“Oh, he’s a sweetheart, usually. But this assignment has been particularly strenuous, and he hasn’t had sex in years so—”

I gasped in outrage. “Paula!” This amused Lance, and Bevin just shook his head and offered me silent sympathy.

“Looks like I turned up at the right time, then.”

 

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