Saturday, June 30, 2012

Celebrating Independence BlogHop: Happy July 4th!



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Thanks so much for stopping by. Please enjoy an excerpt from BENEATH THE SURFACE:

            For the first time since the accident, Brooke forgot about her leg. Forgot about all she’d lost and focused on the way Garrett made her feel.
            She knew she needed to stop him. She should find a way to resist the temptation to be with him. But for a few minutes, she could enjoy the taste of him, the feel of him, couldn’t she?
            He dropped his hands to her waist and softened the kiss before trailing a line of kisses down her neck. A weak cry slipped from her mouth. “Garrett,” she whispered.
            She should stop this now before it got any more intense.
            He lifted her chin and forced her to meet his brown eyes, smoky with desire. Heat spiraled to her middle and she caught a whiff of his sawdust scent.
            “I…I can walk you back to your own room before I head to mine.” His voice broke as he whispered.
            She swallowed hard. She couldn’t do this right now with him. Too many obstacles stood in their way. But as she looked in his somber eyes, she realized none of those complications were bigger than her need for Garrett.
            “Let’s go to your room,” she said, her voice shaking. She moved her hands inside his shirt and ran them over his tight abs and chest. Heat soared through her body at the feel of him. “Together…”
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More Photos! Residents Save Their Spots for July 4th Parade

   Some more July 4th fun! Last night’s winds and severe thunderstorm caused some disarray along the parade route. Here are some more photos (compliments of my wonderful hubby who went out early this morning to take them) of how things look along the parade route today.
   This small-town tradition of staking a spot two weeks in advance of the parade inspired a scene in my story, LOVE DELIVERED.

Uh oh...last night's winds caused some chairs to
rearrange themselves.




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 now and July 4th for updates.

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Friday, June 29, 2012

Small Town July 4th Parade: Decorated Chairs Save the Spot!

 
More July 4th fun as residents of the small town LOVE DELIVERED was modeled after stake their spots for next week’s parade. These chairs look comfy AND cute!



Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Photos! Small Town Loves Its July 4th Parade

Not really sure what this "green guy" is. If you know,
leave a comment!
More July 4th fun as residents of the small town LOVE DELIVERED was modeled after stake their spots for next week’s parade.

See the lawn chairs in the street? Stay tuned...let's see if they stay there
through the coming days. I'm thinking not. Hope someone moves them
so they don't get run over.




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Remember to send your July 4th photos to joya@joyafields.com

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Countdown to a Small Town July 4th Parade



The Fourth of July Fun Continues: Staking a Spot for the Parade


Kids need seats too…


When I set my summer love story, LOVE DELIVERED, in a small town, I knew it had to have a July 4thscene. In my hometown of Catonsville, MD, the parade is such a big deal, that people actually stake their spots along the 1.1-mile route two weeks in advance.
Some people didn't believe that residents would set out chairs that far in advance. Here's proof!
   From now until parade day, I’ll be posting pics sent from Catonsville residents, about the growing lineup of chairs.  Remember to send your photos to joya@joyafields.com


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Monday, June 25, 2012

Stake Your Spot Early For July 4th Parade!

   When I set my summer love story, LOVE DELIVERED, in a small town, I knew it had to have a July 4th scene. In my hometown of Catonsville, MD, the parade is such a big deal, that people actually stake their spots along the 1.1-mile route two weeks in advance.
   Some people didn't believe that residents would set out chairs that far in advance. I have proof! 
   These next few days, I’ll be posting pics sent from Catonsville residents, about the growing lineup of chairs. Here are the first two photos. Enjoy! Remember to send your photos to joya@joyafields.com

Thanks to Debbie Hardee Kingsbury whose brother-in-law took this photo. We spotted "Shirley" yesterday around 5 p.m. but ten minutes later, she was gone. Have you seen "Shirley?"



Thanks to Erica F. for this photo of someone who wants to be in the swing of things while they watch the parade. (Note the yellow "caution" tape. Another way to stake your spot.)


Thanks for sharing your photos. Keep ‘em coming and stop back every day between now and July 4th to see the “lawn chair updates.”





Saturday, June 23, 2012

Falling in Love on the Fourth of July #SixSunday


Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday: Where writers share six sentences from their published or unpublished books.

In this snippet from LOVE DELIVERED, my recently-released novella, it’s Fourth of July and Pete and Bianca are ready to celebrate. Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to check back all this week for "lawn chair updates" and pictures as residents of the real-life small town  (Catonsville) in this story claim their spots along the parade route--two weeks before the parade!!

   She pulled into his driveway and parked her car on the grass as he instructed. Looking up, she spotted him carrying cases of sports drinks out his front door. She smiled, and her whole body warmed at the sight of him. The muscles in his tanned arms bunched and flexed as he set the drinks on a cooler at the bottom of the steps.
   He spotted her and jogged to her car with a wide smile on his face. Her heart skipped a beat.

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Saturday, June 16, 2012

An Almost Kiss on the Front Porch Swing #SixSunday

Happy Father’s Day!!
   Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday: Where writers share six sentences from their published or unpublished books.
   In this snippet, from LOVE DELIVERED, it’s a hot summer day and Pete and Bianca finally find time to sit on the front swing with a cool glass of iced tea.

    “You look beautiful,” Pete whispered, turning to face her.
     She gazed into his blue eyes, and her pulse kicked into high gear. “Thanks,” she said. Then she frowned and looked down at her spackle-covered shirt and cut-off jean shorts. She tugged a piece of spackle from her shorts.
     He gently lifted her chin with his fingers.

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Saturday, June 9, 2012

Making Love in a Thunderstorm #sixsunday



Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday: Where writers share six sentences from their published or unpublished books.

What is it about a thunderstorm? So electric, so passionate. A great background for making love. There's a storm brewing (in more than one way) in these six sentences from my debut novel, BENEATH THE SURFACE.


   The search might take longer without Brooke, but it could be done.
   Rain beat strong and heavy against the bedroom window panes. Brooke moaned in her sleep and pressed against him. No, she wouldn’t admit she needed protection. But he had to admit it for both of them. For now, he buried his head in her hair, and let himself fall asleep to the soft fruity smell of her shampoo.




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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

A trip to Flagler Beach, FL! Visit the pub that inspired the restaurant in Beneath the Surface!


Good thing I don't live closer, or I might
visit Finn's every day for lunch. Here's the
 rooftop deck. Can you hear the waves?
    A lot of authors visit fun places, and include those places in their books. In my debut novel BENEATH THE SURFACE, Garrett’s family owns a pizzeria with a rooftop dining area that takes Brooke’s breath away.
   If you’ve read BENEATH THE SURFACE, the scene takes place on pages 68 through 77.
   The real-life inspiration for this restaurant is the rooftop view from Finn’s Beachside Pub in Flagler Beach, FL. Just last week, I visited Finn’s again. Grant, the manager, welcomed us with open arms, the staff was charming, and the food was great. Finn’s isn’t a pizzeria, but you'll find all sorts of delicious menu items.
   If you’re in Flagler Beach, be sure to take in one of the best ocean views in town at Finn’s…who knows, maybe you’ll spot Garrett and Brooke there. One glance at these pictures and you'll see why I fell in love with this place and had to use it in a story. Check out Finn's website for more information: http://www.finnsflagler.com/
If you dine on the rooftop, this awesome table
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean could be
yours. The tables and chairs aren't handmade
like the ones in Beneath the Surface, but
they sure do offer a magnificent view.





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Saturday, June 2, 2012

When Bad Guys Prey on Good Intentioned People #SixSunday


Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday: Where writers share six sentences from their published or unpublished books.

In this snippet from my debut novel BENEATH THE SURFACE, an elderly man has pulled his boat next to Brooke’s, and asks if she’s seen his missing granddaughter. Hard to resist helping someone, isn’t it? But could it cost you your life?

   Brooke took the flyer, and her heart pinched at the photo of a happy, girl-next-door-like smile on the teenager’s face. The girl’s dark hair, straight white teeth and giant smile made her wish she could help the man. She stared at the photo and shook her head, then held the flyer out to him.

   “No, sorry. I haven’t seen her, or heard about it. I didn’t get a chance to watch the—”

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