ExcerptNovember 13, 2006
I've posted an excerpt of my novel on my NaNo page (click on See Nano Stats and Read Excerpt at the bottom left). It's not good, it's from a rough draft, I'm writing fast, and the flash page-turning feature does strange things to my punctuation, things I couldn't fix from within the site.
But it mentions alpaca sex. And did I mention it's a romance? Like Harlequin-style? Oh, yeah. Fun so far. Enjoy.
OK, that was adorable. Having read my share of such romances (my college roomie lived on them, more or less), I think you really caught the tone well. I actally want to know what comes next!
Also, excellent romance/soap opera-type name selections. :-)
Posted by: Amanda | Monday, November 13, 2006 at 17:43
love it. so precious. can't wait to read more.
Posted by: meg | Monday, November 13, 2006 at 19:20
Definitely fun! Thanks for the peek.
Posted by: Rachel H | Monday, November 13, 2006 at 19:30
I like it!
(and you can turn off the annoying Flash profile thing in your "Edit profile", it's fine and readable on the static page)
Posted by: Ali | Monday, November 13, 2006 at 19:57
Dude, if that's your first draft quality, I bow down before you.
Posted by: cari | Monday, November 13, 2006 at 20:06
I dig it! I want to know what happens next--something steamy eventually I hope! Good work
Posted by: Vickery | Monday, November 13, 2006 at 20:18
I like "she had the good grace to look chagrined." nice alliteration!
Really good, esp. for having been churned out under pressure and with little editing! Brava!
Posted by: Rachel | Monday, November 13, 2006 at 20:22
Too cute. I'd read it. Of course, I occasionally actually get in the mood to read a romance. It's sort of like my secret passion for romantic comedies. I can't help myself. And, let's just say that my husband benefits from it, too. I'm so girlie.
Posted by: Krista | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 01:31
I'd read it. The old ladies at the laudrette would read it. (We drop off all the paperbacks at the laundrymat in MB and trade. I regularly devour way less amusing ones!) Great names.
Posted by: Katie Wenthur | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 03:56
Go Rachael go! I like it! I'd totally read it. Keep going!
Awesome.
Posted by: Audrey | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 05:28
Okay, you need to post more of the novel because I'm hooked. I love fiber/alpaca angle and can't wait to see what happens next.
Posted by: Pam | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 06:03
You are unbelievable.
Great story so far!!
Posted by: jessica~ | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 06:03
That was incredibly fun to read! And pretty darn well-written for a first draft. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Kendra | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 06:58
Totally awesome. I want more! Go Rachael Go!!
Posted by: Carrie | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 07:05
Love it! I'm dying to know what comes next! Nothing like a little romance among the alpacas (and I LOVE the alpacas' names!) I love stories about stubborn, slightly impetuous women!
Posted by: Amanda | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 07:28
Awesome. Love it.
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 08:06
Love that we can read excerpts - thanks for sharing!! Fun to read and it really does remind me of my Harlequin phase in High School.
Good stuff!!!
Posted by: Amanda | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 11:08
you crack me up...
SO damn creative!
xoxoxo
Posted by: greta | Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 13:55
Love it! Can't wait for the next installment. :)
Posted by: Tish | Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 06:37
What a great story, I can't wait to read more! It even gave me that warm and fuzzy feeling in my belly from the romantic potential!
Posted by: Ruth | Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 15:21
That's great! She's just so cute about the furry little guys!
Posted by: becky | Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 18:47