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WeWriWa 13

12/14/2013

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Welcome friends and readers.  It's good to be back!  I've missed the Weekend Writing Warriors crowd.

My timing isn't the best as I have a meeting tomorrow, but I had a meeting today too.  This is a busy weekend.  But I'll make sure to make my round of visits if it takes me all through Monday to do it!

I thought I'd give everyone a taste of my new WIP (not that the old one is finished by any means).  North Pole: Confidential  tells the story of what really goes on up there.  Jackson Frost is a detective sent up north to investigate a missing elf case.  Posing as a writer doing research for a book and a magazine article, he finds himself charmed by the small town atmosphere, the comprehensive healthcare, and Santa's daughter Angel.  But sinister forces are at work and it is up to Jackson and a cast of colorful characters to save the day, and maybe even Christmas.

Using the random scrolling method I give you eight lines from Chapter 5.



          After a week at the North Pole Jackson still marveled that there was a hotel anywhere in the world that still used actual keys instead of key cards or some other advanced technology.  He fished his room key from his pocket and inserted it into the lock only to find that his room door was unlocked already.  He let it swing in, even more surprised to find that a light was on in the kitchen portion of the suite, and from the angle of the beams on the floor it looked like there was one on in the bedroom as well.  He kicked off his shoes to minimize the sound of his footfalls.
          Cautiously, he drew the gun he always carried on his person and eased into the room, checking behind the door and keeping his back to one wall as much as possible.  There was music playing softly, and a crackling blaze in the fireplace, but other than that he could not hear anything suspicious.  Moving silently, he kicked the door closed and it shut with a loud bang.
          “Oh,” a soft, feminine voice exclaimed.




That's it for me.  I don't know why my blog has switched fonts on me but, oh well.  See you around the blogs of other great WeWriWa participants!

Kate











31 Comments
JESSICA SCHIRA link
12/15/2013 12:13:18 am

Even before I read your snippet, which is fantastic. I loved the story based entirely on the name Jackson Frost and the title. Good luck with it!

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 03:37:28 am

Thanks so much, Jess!

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Veronica Scott link
12/15/2013 01:24:53 am

What a wonderful premise for a story and I enjoyed all the details - can't wait to read more of this one! Excellent excerpt!

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 03:37:50 am

Thank you, Veronica!

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charmaine gordon link
12/15/2013 02:19:12 am

What a charming concept. You had me smiling from the his name. What happens next?

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 03:38:39 am

Thanks, Charmaine. If enough people ask what happens next I may temporarily abandon random scrolling and just continue from here next week.

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Katya Armock link
12/15/2013 03:38:45 am

Intriguing premise and this excerpt stops at a lovely spot! Go random scrolling. :)

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 03:53:04 am

Thank you, Katya.

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Sue Ann Bowling link
12/15/2013 04:22:57 am

Obviously not North Pole, Alaska, where I live! Looks interesting.

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 02:25:54 pm

I had no idea you lived there, Sue Ann! I decided against North Pole, Alaska for practical reasons, but I was very tempted to set the story there.

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Eleri Stone link
12/15/2013 04:32:12 am

Argh cliffhanger! Love this.

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 02:26:13 pm

Thanks, Eleri. :o)

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Evelyn Jules link
12/15/2013 04:37:19 am

Welcome back, Kate! I've really missed your writing! I can't even tell you how excited I am about the premise of this story. So BEYOND excited! Awesome excerpt! Hoping like heck you'll share some more from this story next Sunday! :) Oh, and the key detail was perfect. I love the idea of bringing back keys instead of key cards. Feels much more like home then.

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 02:26:45 pm

Thank you, Evelyn! Glad you liked the premise, and the keys.

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S.J. Maylee link
12/15/2013 06:12:00 am

You're leaving us there!! No, I need more. I love this snippet. The anticipation is fabulous. Glad you're back. :)

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 02:27:29 pm

Thanks, S.J. :o) I guess I'll have to continue from there for next week's snippet, since so many people want to see what happens.

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Karen Michelle Nutt link
12/15/2013 06:20:33 am

What an interesting premise for a story. I'm intrigued. You left us hanging with you excerpt. I'm sure that puts you on the naughty list. lol

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 02:28:24 pm

LOL, not as long as I'm in charge of the list, Karen. Everyone from WeWriWa goes on the Nice List. :o)

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Caitlin link
12/15/2013 08:13:19 am

I get the feeling I know who he just surprised! :) Someone will have to learn that startling armed people isn't the best idea...

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 02:29:17 pm

Hi Caitlin. Come back next week and see if you're right about who's in Jackson's hotel suite. ;o)

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sue link
12/15/2013 08:34:16 am

Nice to see you here. This one sounds like a fun romp. I've no time at the moment to post here as publishing book of shorts in new year but hope to be back then

Merry Christmas!

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 02:30:00 pm

Sue! So glad you stopped by. Congratulations on the book! Merry Christmas to you too. :o)

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Sarah W link
12/15/2013 09:37:15 am

I love Santa mysteries!

And one where the main character's love interest is Miss Claus? So. There.

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 02:31:02 pm

I'm glad you like it, Sarah. Those two are giving me fits, I'll have you know. May need a bit of mistletoe magic to bring them together.

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Frank Fisher link
12/15/2013 01:48:07 pm

Oh! Who is that woman? I love how she appears when we're not expecting. Great descriptions of the room and an interesting setting, too!

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 02:31:34 pm

Thank you, Frank!

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Chelle Cordero link
12/15/2013 02:52:49 pm

oh boy, who is she that's waiting for him and whose stockings did she get into? Loved the charming title and premise - hope you do continue from here next week.

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Kate Warren
12/15/2013 03:11:09 pm

Thanks, Chelle!

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karen Y. bynum link
12/16/2013 12:36:39 am

Fantastic details! The key thing is so true, hardly any place uses those now so that gave me a powerful visual. And the female voice at the end...I want to know more! Great 8. :)

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Cynthia Kimball link
12/21/2013 01:46:20 pm

Oooh! I love the playful premise. And the names? Jackson Frost. So cute.

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Kate Warren
12/21/2013 02:36:31 pm

Thank you, Cynthia!

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