I’d been poor as shit for my entire life. I’d learned to roll with it most days. Other times, like this morning, it punched me in the teeth.
In Harmony- Emma Scott
I’ve never been hit in the face. My mother didn’t bother disciplining me. Though I saw men hit her and my aunt from time to time, no man has ever hit me, so I didn’t know. I couldn’t have known that the first hit, that baptism into violence, doesn’t just sting the flesh. It startles the soul.
Long Shot- Kennedy Ryan
His children were left behind, like a sock in a drawer that was almost empty, and that was a million times worse than if there was nothing left at all.
Bring Down the Stars- Emma Scott
I’m just a girl, standing in front of a salad, asking it to be a doughnut.
Lost and Found Sisters- Jill Shalvis
Ragged police tape swung from the columns. The double-wide front door had been blown open, like the house had died mid-scream. Like it is still screaming.
Every Deep Desire- Sharon Wray
Hummingbirds are so magical. Thanks for sharing this one, Jacquie.
I think I’ll go ahead and book-ize my hummingbird serial in time for Christmas… No promotion, but an extra book on my shelves…
It’s pouring rain here in the high desert. (I’m relieved it is not snow!) A good day for hummingbird ponderings. 😉 Hugs on the wing.
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I wonder if you’ll see a desert bloom after your rain, Teagan? Adding to your backlist is a great idea. I’m happy to do a post here if you want something quick and easy 🙂
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You are so kind. I appreciate your offer. The results for the Ghost launch were so disappointing that I don’t know if I will do much for another book-ized serial.
For now, back to NaNoWriMo. 🙂 Hugs on hummingbird wings.
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Jacquie I am still dreaming of seeing one in real life!
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They are so tiny. I’ve been amazed to see a couple in my back yard which is “high desert.” I never saw any when I lived in the southeast or DC. However, there is a big thorn bush whose blossoms attract them, and I saw one at my cactus. Good luck!
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They’re little Rottweilers, lol. If my cat is outside and a hummingbird wants to eat, he’ll hover like a foot away giving Harley hell 🙂
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OMG, seriously? Who knew they were such fierce little things.
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They LOVE Lipstick Salvia, Sophie.
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I used to love watching hummingbirds outside my window when I lived in the country.
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Talk about beating the odds; a hummingbird’s heart can reach over 1200 beats per minute, they’re the only bird to fly backwards, and the only ones that can hover for such long periods of time because of their ability to move their wings in a figure-of-eight pattern. They need to consume half their body weight each day to survive- amazing animals!
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