キャミー・タング著「戌年」連載小説 プロのドッグトレーナーであるマリ・ムトウは、厄年を迎えている。 犬小屋と訓練所の改築をしながら、いつも不服そうにしている家族と同居することになった。母と姉に言わせれば、犬の毛とよだれかけにまみれる仕事は、家族にとって恥ずべきものだという。彼女は元カレを説得し、数ヶ月間犬を預かってもらうことにした。しかし、彼の兄は、数週間前に彼女が誤って車に追突した、怒り狂ったセキュリティ専門家であることが判明する。 アシュウィン・ケイトウは十分な問題を抱えている。叔母が玄関先に現れ、同居を希望している。彼は彼女にすべてを借りているので、断ることができません。母親が家を出て行った後、ネルおばさんはアシュウィンと弟を引き取り、愛のあるキリスト教の家庭で育てた。しかも、弟のダスティもアパートを追い出され、居場所を求めている。しかし、彼は犬を飼っている。そして、その犬の飼い主は誰だと思いますか? しかし、旧友でオアフ島のノースショアでデイスパを経営する私立探偵のエディサ・ゲレロから依頼を受ける。マリの施設で奇妙な破壊行為があり、3年前に失踪したエディサの妹の財布を発見する。エディサはマリが危険な目に遭っているのではと心配する。警備の専門家であるアシュウィンがすでにマリを知っていることを知ったエディサは、忙しい若い女性を密かに監視することを彼に依頼する。 アシュウィンは、活発でのんびりとしたドッグトレーナーに不本意ながら惹かれていく。彼女は、幸せそうな母親を思い出させる。その母親の裏切りによって、彼は人と距離を置くようになったのだ。マリは、アシュウィンの冷たい外見を見抜き、彼が家族に忠実な男であることを認める。彼は、彼女のキャリア選択を批判するだけの母親や姉とは違う。 マリのバラバラな家庭とアシュウィンのバラバラな家庭の中で、過去を隠そうとする人たちから、彼らの周りに危険が迫ってくるようになる。彼らは、影で動く秘密に光を当てることができるのか? 過去に発表されたパートへのリンクはこちら。 *** 第8章 - 恐ろしくも真っ白な不動産書類 『みんな仲良くできないのかな?』 マリは無用に力を込めて箱に本を投げ入れた。最近、なぜ彼女は人生の中で全員と言い争いをしているのだろう?もしかすると、これは本当に悪いアイデア
Captain's Log, Stardate 01.21.2006
Do any of you fabulous writers have words of wisdom for teen girls? It doesn't have to be a LOT of words--like maybe 250-750?
RubyZine is a Christian online newsletter for teen girls and they're looking for articles. It can be on any topic--silly or serious, spiritual or practical. Most articles range from 250 words to 750, so you don't have to write a book to say something worthwhile to a teen girl.
It's not a paying ezine, but RubyZine is a legit writing credit, for any of you wanting to pad your writing resume.
RubyZine also loves short fiction! Did you know that Kristin Billerbeck wrote the short story for RubyZine's debut issue? I saved it--it's somewhere in my computer. It's HILARIOUS.
You too can write something terrific for RubyZine! Short stories can also be on any topic, and they run 750 to 1000 words.
Here is your chance to make a difference and to nab a publishing credit! Writer's guidelines are here.
First Novel Journey: Next week, Gina Holmes will interview Cindy Thompson, Publicist Rebeca Seitz (she's totally awesome), and Bill Myers in a special two-parter all for himself.
Bible in 90 Days: day 13. Moses finally died, and I started the book of Joshua.
One thing I'm realizing is that I never really understood the character of God just by reading the New Testament. (I commented to Sharon Dunn's blog post over at Faithchick with the same thought.) God isn't different in the Old Testament from the New Testament, it's just another facet of who He is. I'm learning what it is to worship Him and fear Him. I'm learning to love Him more by knowing Him better.
Writing: Thank You God! I got some brainstorming done today, and I now have a preliminary outline of events. I'll piece them together tonight and see if I have enough for a synopsis. Contrary to what Ronie says, the S-word is not a curse.
Diet: 15 minutes on the bike, fish sticks for lunch (400), roast beef sandwich for dinner (700?), chocolate truffle (100). I had youth group tonight at church--chocolate (200) and chips (300). And ice cream with my husband (300). The ice cream did me in. Dude, that looks terrible in black and white for everybody to see. I'm going on the bike right now for another 15 minutes. Or maybe 15 hours.
Do any of you fabulous writers have words of wisdom for teen girls? It doesn't have to be a LOT of words--like maybe 250-750?
RubyZine is a Christian online newsletter for teen girls and they're looking for articles. It can be on any topic--silly or serious, spiritual or practical. Most articles range from 250 words to 750, so you don't have to write a book to say something worthwhile to a teen girl.
It's not a paying ezine, but RubyZine is a legit writing credit, for any of you wanting to pad your writing resume.
RubyZine also loves short fiction! Did you know that Kristin Billerbeck wrote the short story for RubyZine's debut issue? I saved it--it's somewhere in my computer. It's HILARIOUS.
You too can write something terrific for RubyZine! Short stories can also be on any topic, and they run 750 to 1000 words.
Here is your chance to make a difference and to nab a publishing credit! Writer's guidelines are here.
First Novel Journey: Next week, Gina Holmes will interview Cindy Thompson, Publicist Rebeca Seitz (she's totally awesome), and Bill Myers in a special two-parter all for himself.
Bible in 90 Days: day 13. Moses finally died, and I started the book of Joshua.
One thing I'm realizing is that I never really understood the character of God just by reading the New Testament. (I commented to Sharon Dunn's blog post over at Faithchick with the same thought.) God isn't different in the Old Testament from the New Testament, it's just another facet of who He is. I'm learning what it is to worship Him and fear Him. I'm learning to love Him more by knowing Him better.
Writing: Thank You God! I got some brainstorming done today, and I now have a preliminary outline of events. I'll piece them together tonight and see if I have enough for a synopsis. Contrary to what Ronie says, the S-word is not a curse.
Diet: 15 minutes on the bike, fish sticks for lunch (400), roast beef sandwich for dinner (700?), chocolate truffle (100). I had youth group tonight at church--chocolate (200) and chips (300). And ice cream with my husband (300). The ice cream did me in. Dude, that looks terrible in black and white for everybody to see. I'm going on the bike right now for another 15 minutes. Or maybe 15 hours.
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Luv ya!
Marilyn
I'm with Marilyn--Good gracious, woman!
Man the tears when he passed! I love Moses, especially his honesty at his shortcomings when he talks to God.