Rainbow Snippets*-- On To Book 3

I finished book 2 of the Headphones series this week, so now on to book 3. The first two books have both clocked in at 70k but I think the third will be slightly shorter. I'd like to say I'll finish in two months, but best-laid plans always go astray! Still, I'm optimistic. The first set of cards are pinned and ready, so here I go!

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This week's snippet is again from book 1, In From the Cold, and features Jay and Scoey. Scoey has been sleeping on his brother's couch while looking for a place. He was invited to stay with a group of Richard's friends who converted an old fraternity house into what is basically a boarding house.  In this scene, Scoey's been exploring his new home when Jay comes looking for him. 

Almost as if his thoughts had summoned Jay, Scoey heard his name echoing down the hall.

“In here,” he called back.

“Where’s here?” he got in return.

Scoey wasn’t sure what to call the room as he looked around. “There’s books and a fireplace.”

Jay appeared, unwinding a long scarf from around his neck as he passed through the doorway, with snowflakes scattered like stars in his dark hair. His eyes twinkled bright blue and his cheeks were ruddy from the cold, almost glowing in the half-light and Scoey was again struck by the man’s good looks. It was only a flickered thought, there and gone, but if his twin sister looked as much like Jay as the man claimed, he might very much like to meet her.

*Rainbow Snippets is a (Facebook) group for LGBTQ+ authors, readers, and bloggers to gather once a week to share snippets from a work of fiction–-a WIP or a finished work or even a book recommendation. If you're interested in following a diverse group of authors, check it out here.