I haven't posted an 8-sentence excerpt in a long time. Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriors central page, so you can visit all the participants sharing excerpts today. It's a great way to sample new books and find new authors!
This is from my sci-fi romance novella, MISSION TO NEW EARTH:
Marsh strode toward me with determination—so
different from that easy-going swagger that caught my eye the first time I saw
him four years ago at the White Sands Training Center. I never believed in love
at first sight, but oh, mama. With dark-haired, dark-eyed Marsh, I fell hard. I
must’ve done a great job hiding my feelings back then. He said he never
knew—until a year later I pinned him on the exercise mat and kissed him. Yep, I
took the initiative and planted a toe-curling smooch on his delectable lips.
Not to be outdone, he kissed back. Holy smoke.
The story:
Earth’s overpopulation and dwindling resources force the
United Earth Space Agency to expedite exploration of new planets for a possible
new home. When new crises ensue—a giant tsunami and the threat of nuclear
winter—the timeline changes. Eight years of training crammed into four. Sara
Grenard and her team prepare for launch, but are they ready for the one-way
trip? Will the Goldilocks planet prove just right for Earth’s inhabitants?
Before time runs out.
MISSION TO NEW EARTH will be released on August 31st. It's available for pre-order at Amazon for 99 cents. https://amzn.com/B01JXZR0AK
Well hot dam, Diane! Sounds like they're putting some real moves on each other there! Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteLOL Thanks, Elizabeth.
DeleteVery intriguing, Diane. That exchange was in the past... so what will it be now?
ReplyDeleteGetting better. :)
DeleteShe sounds like a bold, take-charge woman.
ReplyDeleteOh, she is! But he's no slouch, either.
DeleteNice set-up of their attraction. Can't wait to see where it leads...
ReplyDeleteGotta tease first. ;)
DeleteLove it, enjoyed the 'voice' of your narrator and had to smile at how their romance started. Wonder what's going on with them now? Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Veronica.
DeleteAgree with Veronica- love your narrator's voice. Very unique and quirky.
ReplyDeleteI love quirky! Thanks, Christina.
DeleteIt seems he has changed - he is determined, but is he happy to she her?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I made you wonder. :)
DeleteWow! She sounds superb. I wonder what might have changed in the meantime?
ReplyDeleteI guess I'll have to come back next week with a new snippet.
DeleteOoo sounds swoon-worthy! Thanks for sharing. :D
ReplyDeleteLove that! Yes, he is.
DeleteSexy, and intriguing. Can't wait to see what comes next.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shari.
DeleteI love a girl who goes after what she wants, and she obviously wants him! Great snippet.
ReplyDelete~Joyce Scarbrough
Thanks, Joyce. Nobody's going to stand in her way, either.
DeleteVery intriguing! I'm curious to know how things have changed since then, and what they will become. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jess. In the Terminator's immortal words: I'll be back...to let you know what happened.
DeleteHot first kisses are to be treasured. Loved the snippet.
ReplyDeleteLove those hot kisses. ;)
DeleteIt sounds as though a lot has changed in four years, and maybe not for the better. Still, if he can kiss like that... :)
ReplyDeleteWait until next time when you see what p.o.'d him. Hehehe.
DeleteOh! I wonder what has happened during those four years, as he's not swaggering anymore.
ReplyDeleteTune in next time. ;)
DeleteConsidering the recent discovery of an Earth-like planet in the Goldilocks zone of the star closest to Sol, this storyline is very timely.
ReplyDeleteI know! Very timely indeed. I'll be using that in a blog soon.
DeleteSome people are just better at noticing interest than others. And a few are so dense it's unbelievable!
ReplyDeleteLove the dense ones.
DeleteI want to know what happened after that first kiss.
ReplyDeleteGreat.
DeleteFun, sexy snippet. And the name "Goldilocks" sounds pretty ominous to me, like someone/thing might not want them moving in?
ReplyDeleteSorry. I made an unfair assumption that everyone knew it meant a planet that isn't too hot, not too cold, but just right for human habitation.
DeleteOoh, I like her already, pinning her guy down and planting a smooch on him! Wonderful excerpt, Diane!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. She knows what she wants.
DeleteGreat recollection of things in the past, but that brings me back to the very first sentence - the determination now sounds ominous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the insight.
DeleteGreat snippet, Diane! You've stirred up a hornet's nest of buzz and interest. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Loralee. You know me well.
DeleteYou say a lot with a little! Great themes--overpopulation, climate extremes--futuristic for sure but too close for comfort, perhaps. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteToo close is right. I keep thinking about the destruction of the rainforests and the effects.
DeleteGreat snippet Diane!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and God's blessings
PamT
Thanks, as always, Pam.
DeleteLove this excerpt...and since I was treated to a sneak preview, I know precisely what is going on with them now. It's a great story!
ReplyDeleteHaha. So glad you didn't spoil things, Alicia. Thanks.
DeleteOh, I like...A LOT. Sounds awesome. Great cover and title too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Marissa.
DeleteWow!!! That was a great little snippet there. Sounds like the book is full of sass and spark! Good luck to you!
ReplyDelete:) Thanks, Kara.
DeleteGreat excerpt, Diane! These two sound like they're a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteThey are. I love him. Shh. Don't tell Hubs.
DeleteI like the pinning him down on he exercise mat and kissing him, nice.
ReplyDeleteSays a lot about her, doesn't it?
DeleteNow that's a story worth reading!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shannon.
DeleteGreat snippet! :)
ReplyDeleteTY, Maureen.
DeleteI know another woman who does that kind of thing in my fan ficton...and since she's definitely got the advantage over a certain engineer who doesn't seem to be complaining...
ReplyDeleteSo, are you gonna tell us what happened AFTER the kiss?!
Or why he's changed so much?
We'll see. ;)
DeleteLove it! I love the way she thinks and talks. Great narrative. Either she's a good actor for him not noticing for a year, or he's pretty oblivious. Great last lines.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Daelyn. More her being a good actor. We don't want to get our hearts broken, do we?
DeleteLove the narrator's voice. I have a feelings things didn't quite work out between her and Marsh and I'm dying to find out what happened.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like the voice. I love her attitude.
DeleteShe's got guts! Looking forward to reading more!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elyzabeth.
DeleteShe goes after what she wants! I like it. Good character building in this snippet, Diane. And great voice!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Teresa.
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