It is WIPpet Wednesday. Many thanks to Emily Witt, who initiated this wonderful WIPpet gathering.
So, what have I done this week:
- What have I read?
I haven’t completed any of the books I am reading. I had an essay to finished for an anthology and found out today that the editor would like to include it in the anthology. It is non-fiction and my first inclusion in an anthology and I am delighted.
What am I reading?
Still reading PEAK: Secrets From The New Science Of Expertise by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool, How To Become A Writer by Barbara Baig, and I Was Right On Time, My Journey from the Negro Leagues to the Majors, Buck O’Neil with Steve Wulf and David Conrad, and Aftermath by George Weinstein, which I bumped up to the top of the list, My GRL by John Howell, and The 12 Key Pillars of Novel Construction: Your Blueprint for Building a Strong Story by C.S. Lakin.
- What do I plan to read next?
The Violin Man’s Legacy by Seumas Gallacher and Flash 40 Life’s Moments by Janelle Jalbert, The Last Coach by Allen Barra, and My Personal Best by John Wooden with Steve Jamison, Our Justice by John Howell, and Miami Morning by Mary Clark.
My Snippet is composed of 16 paragraphs continuing with chapter 12. Next week, I am jumping to a snippet out of chapter 13.
Background and summary: This is a continuation of what happens in chapter 12. Kirk, Peter, and Daniel come out of Daniel’s office. Phoebe has arrived and is sitting in her office. Maria is not in the office.
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“Afternoon, Phoebe,” Kirk said. “Everything’s okay?”
“Afternoon, you three,” Phoebe said and then said to Kirk, “Everything’s fine.”
“Good, then we’ll see you on Saturday,” Peter said, taking Kirk’s arm and rushing him out the door.
“How are you really?” Daniel asked leaning against her door observing her.
“I’m fine.”
“Good. I’m going out to lunch now. Can you give me the keys to the car?”
“Oh, yes. Sorry, I should have given them to you when I walked into the office, but I didn’t want to disturb your meeting.”
“No problem, but you can disturb my meetings. If I don’t want to be disturb, I have a sign that says do not disturb. But you and Maria are the only two who have permission to not obey the sign.”
“Well, I just learned something new. Thanks.”
“Can you authorize the allocations for the mergers alone or do you need me to be here?” Daniel asked.
“No, I can do it. You don’t need to stay.”
“Okay then, I’m leaving and probably won’t be back until three of four.”
“I’ll tell Maria when she gets back.”
“Phoebe?” Daniel murmured, and he walked to her desk and lifted up her chin and forced her to look at him. “I really enjoyed yesterday evening. Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
“See you when I get back,” Daniel said and departed her office. Two minutes later, he waved to her as he departed the suite.
“Bye,” Phoebe whispered to the wind.
That's all, folks.
Until next week, be safe.
Shalom aleichem,
Pat Garcia