“Who’s in charge? I can’t keep having to second guess them and I can’t have that bloody doctor undermining me and Connor. I thought military decisions were Connor’s?” “They are, but Stan won’t give up command of the telepaths. I’ve tried, Vik. Unless I want to tie him up and put dampeners on him, I […]
I was prompted to write this blog based on a question I was asked by my brother> WHAT IS AN ANTHOLOGY? By definition according to google: In book publishing, an anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts by… Continue reading LET’S TALK ANTHOLOGIES !!!!!
“I’m a college professor,” I said. “And I write romance novels.” “And you make that kind of money? Academia must pay better than it did when I was young.” “No. It pays a ridiculously low amount, so I write—” “She writes smut,” Brandon said, sipping his wine. He winked at me over the glass. “Yes, […]
“I really was thinking that, among other things.” “Can I know what other things? That is, if it won’t upset you too much to tell me.” I sighed with exasperation. “You act just like my little brother. You bug me until I tell all my secrets.” “No, I’m a persistent redneck who finds you damn […]
As a parent of teens, I try to stay observant in regards to what my kids are doing with their devices and use of technology. As an author who has written a couple of award-winning YA books, I tend to research what teens are doing with technology period. I want to be clear it’s not […]
I never liked my name. I can’t really say why but I thought it might have something to do with my father always teasing me. He turned my name Janice into a twisted version of it but calling me Janoose The Goose! Yes, a goose. From the start I acquainted it with the cartoon character, […]
In the parking lot, Tim saw Evie walking toward her car with a bagger in tow. The young man trailed behind, admiring her finely sculpted ass. Tim’s hackles rose and he wanted to pound the younger man in to the pavement. Realizing how silly he was being, he didn’t approach, until he noticed his car […]
“How fun!” Cymbeline said. “Who have you played with?” He named off several bands, none of whom she knew, but Jefferson seemed familiar with them. “My grandsons like their music. Mostly blues and soft jazz, Missus.” “Why do you call her that?” Polly asked. “Isn’t that kind of an old fashioned term?” Jefferson’s lips twitched. […]
“I assume you didn’t see the herbivore again?” “No. I was a little disappointed though. It was our third date and I really hoped to get lucky.” “Well, ya know, she wasn’t a meat eater,” Zenobia said with a smirk. “Probably wouldn’t have been that much fun.” © 2018 Dellani Oakes To Buy Dellani’s Books […]
Although they haven’t found Pete Livingston, Deacon thinks me might be at the top of Shine Peak. He takes Fiddlestix to the fire station so they can fly in via a two man flitter. No questions, just instant response. No one knew what he was planning, but they didn’t second guess his orders. Fiddlestix had […]
