Tsunami Outtake Posted

I just posted my Tsunami outtake.  It's Chapter 52 of The Harder they Fall from EPOV.  It's posted in the companion story, The Bigger they Are.  I hope you enjoy it.

I'm still here!

Contrary to what you may have heard...I'm still here.

I apologize for the epic delay in posting THTF.  I was lucky enough to be prescheduled for work everyday this month.  Since my job has been outsourced starting next September, I have to work as much as I can now, while I'm still being paid what I'm worth.  In September I'll only be receiving 75% of my current pay.

Yeah, yeah, I know...quit complaining.  At least I have a job.

THTF has been my baby for nearly two years.  It deserves my full attention when I complete it.  The good news is that the story is almost over.  The bad news is I can't imagine you'll see an update before early July. 

Other THTF news...the one shot I wrote of EPOV of their night together will be posting on June 29.  I will post it in the outtake story, "The Bigger they Are."  Check it out if you haven't already!

Anyone following me on twitter knows I'm also writing a new story.  I'm taking what I learned while writing THTF and putting it to the test.  It's faster paced with short chapters.  I won't post one word of it until it's complete. 

I recently completed a one shot for the Fandom for Sexual Assault Awareness.  I hope you'll read it if you supported the cause.  It's called DART.  The banner below gives you a good idea of the premise.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. 

Chapter 55 teaser

I have never been an overly religious man.  When I was younger I attended church with my parents for all the major holidays.  However, as an adult, my scientific view of the world has left me with a healthy dose of skepticism.  But now…right now, I knew that God was punishing me for something.

Chapter 54, teaser

He turned to face me when I opened the bathroom door. I watched as his eyes roamed over me before he met my gaze and smiled.

“You look lovely.”

“Thank you.”

He took a few steps closer to me, eliminating the distance between us. His hand moved to my waist and he pulled me toward him before kissing me lightly.

This, this is what I was telling Riley about. Edward’s defenses were down and it was just us. The energy between us was undeniable when we were alone. Forgetting my decision to think with my head, not my heart, I responded to his kiss by bringing my hand to the side of his face.

Chapter 53, teaser

“Ungh…. Bella stop,” he begged. His arms seemed to disagree with his mouth as he wrapped them around my waist and pulled me closer.

“Stop what?” I asked him innocently, peppering kisses on the side of his neck.

“Stop…ungh…mmmmm.” He had to pause in his request as his mouth made its way back to mine for another, longer kiss.

He broke away again. This time he was breathing heavily.

“Stop…molesting me.”

Delay

I want to apologize for the delay in posting THTF's chapter 53.  I was supposed to be off all week but got called in every day.  I've already been told to plan on being called in on Thursday and Friday.  I am sorry.  I'm working on the update when I can.

Too Much Tragedy

It seems that every time we turn around there's a new disaster or tragedy in the world.  If you're like me, you probably feel helpless in the face of the recent disasters in Australia and Japan and the less recent disasters in Haiti and Louisiana.

There's little I can do.  There's little any one of us can do.  Besides these disasters there are ongoing tragedies near and dear to the fandom as well, like Sexual Assault Awareness, cancer research via Alex's Lemonade Stand, Parkinson's Research and Autism Awareness.

Together this fandom has done some incredible things.  This is why I will be contributing a one shot to Fandom Fights Tsunami.  This one shot will be something that many readers have asked for: THTF's Bella and Edward's first time from EPOV.

Please click the Fandom Fights Tsunami link and make your donation today!

Chapter 52 teaser

"I need you..."

Manip by the lovely and talented 107yearoldvirgin.

Chapter 51 teaser

“What did you do, man?” Jasper asked, straining his neck to see where the girls had disappeared to.

“I’m…not exactly sure,” I replied, just as confused as he was by the turn of events. Jasper laughed, knowing that his wife would be back for him at some point.

I shook my head and refilled my glass before settling back. The traffic in this club was insane. It was easy to pick out the different types populating the place. There were gangs of women enjoying their ladies’ night, while groups of guys made me wonder about bachelor parties. There were easily identifiable couples, and business types suited up despite the fact that it was Sunday night. The business part of my mind was trying to calculate the buy-in for a piece of a place like this.

“I’ll be right back,” Jasper yelled. I nodded as he headed towards the brightly lit sign pointing the way to the restrooms.

My eyes continued to wander the area around us. I was starting to wonder if Bella was ever coming back when a familiar voice said my name.

“Edward?”

My head shot up as I took in the small blonde woman who had approached the table. She was dressed in a black suit with a shimmery silver top underneath.

Chapter 50 pictures

Bella's jammies.

Bella's scandalous blue dress.

Orange cover up.

Bella's white bikini.

Chapter 50 teaser

“It’s pretty,” I commented, since he seemed completely lost in thought. He nodded without turning to face me.

“I’m done,” I told him, hoping to drag him out of his reverie before hanging up my dress and throwing the rest of my stuff in my bag.

When he turned to gather his things, he caught my eye. I watched as his gaze flitted over me, from ponytail to bare feet before coming back up to meet my eyes. He dropped his stuff back on the bed before reaching his hand out to me.

“Can we talk now?” he asked.

Chapter 49 pictures

Bella's dress

Bella's Vegas makeup.

Chapter 49 teaser

She was wrapped in fluffy white robe and had her hair wrapped in a towel. She was just so tempting as she padded barefoot over to where I was sitting.

“Your turn.”

I smiled. “What are you insinuating?”

“Nothing. I’m telling you flat out, you’re filthy and need a shower.”

I laughed loudly and stood up, taking a menacing step towards her. Her grin vanished replaced by what I could only laughingly refer to as “bitch brow.”

“Don’t you dare,” she warned me.

shabu shabu

Chapter 48, pictures

ATV adventure!

Bella's green argyle tank.

Chapter 47, pictures

Bella's dress for the airplane.

Shoes for the airplane.

Edward's seatmate.

Backless top Bella wears to dinner.

Chapter 47 teaser

“Are you okay?” I asked.

“Bella, please, you’ve got to help me out here.”

“Help you with what?”

“Those girls,” he hissed.

I chuckled. “What do you want me to do? Beat them up?”

“Could you, I mean, would you…?” Edward let out an aggravated sound. “Please, just…I can’t take them anymore. Their voices are so grating and the one sitting next to me keeps touching me!”

“Oh no, not touching you,” I deadpanned with mock horror. Edward got a desperate look on his face.

“Bella, please. Could you just pretend that we’re together?”

Yeah, cause that’s worked out so well for us in the past.

Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!

A short update will be posted today as a thank you for your continued readership!

Chapter 45 teaser

I looked at her for the first time since sitting down. She was staring at me warily. I shrugged at her and gave her an embarrassed half-smile.

“I’m not sure what to say,” she offered.

I shrugged again. “Don’t say anything."
 

Uh-oh...

Chapter 44, teaser

I don't usually do this, but this chapter's teaser is going to simply be the title:

Chapter 44 -- The Smelly Brown Stuff Meets the Whirling Blades

And here's the picture I promised you on the Twilighted thread:

Season's Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago

Chapter 42 teaser

I nodded, agreeing, and sat down at my desk just as the elevator chimed and Edward stepped off. He was reading something in a folder he was holding. He looked up and our gazes met briefly before his eyes zeroed in on the flowers on my desk. He scowled.

“From your boyfriend?” he asked.

“Uh, no, they’re not from Jake.” The scowl slid from Edward’s face to be replaced with a look of confusion.

“Who are they from, then?”

I didn’t immediately answer as Edward walked over and stopped before my desk.

“Umm…”

Before I could answer, Angela burst into a very loud and undignified laugh, startling Edward and causing me to giggle nervously.

“Bella?” Edward asked, clearly confused.

Hesitantly, I held out the card to him. He took it, glanced down briefly, and froze, a twisted frown on his face. I grimaced and wondered if I should have lied about the flowers being from Jake. Edward held the card out to me and I took it from him, our hands brushing together lightly. He snatched his hand back as if he’d been burned before turning abruptly and making his way to his office.

Bella's flowers