It takes a fearless act of courage for a shy guy to make that first move. How perfect to have it inspire a story for a novel. You'll enjoy this post by guest, Mark Love. And it's his real name too.
In my youth and well into my twenties, I was always a
little awkward around women. It was rare for me to engage a young lady in a
conversation that lasted more than a couple of sentences. Perhaps that’s why this rash situation
remains captured in my memory more than two decades later.
I had dropped my car off at the dealership to get some repairs made. It was a Friday in the spring, so I was riding my motorcycle while the car was being worked on. I returned shortly after five. The plan was to pay the bill, then drive the car off the lot and park it at the restaurant next door. I would take the motorcycle home and have someone bring me back later to retrieve the car.
There was a long line of people. You had to pay the cashier first, then wait in another line for a porter to bring out your car. Standing directly in front of me was a pretty, young woman with long blonde hair. She was wearing a navy-blue business suit with a skirt, stockings and black high heels. I was in jeans, boots, and a black leather jacket. To my amazement, we started talking. For once, my awkwardness disappeared.
We each paid the cashier, then moved to the next line. The conversation continued. Just before her car was brought forward she turned to speak with one of the dealership’s representatives. My eyes traveled down her figure and I was staring at her shapely legs. She turned back to me. I was caught in the act. Her expression told me it hadn’t bothered her.
From somewhere in the depths of my brain, a line shot from my mouth without any hesitation. “I would pay to shave those legs.”
At that moment, her car arrived. She acknowledged the porter and started towards her vehicle. Just before climbing inside, her eyes locked on mine.
“How much?”
Before I could answer, she got in the car and drove away.
I never got her name and never saw her again. But that memorable exchange was priceless. I used that for a scene in “Your Turn to Die”.
The main character is Detective Jefferson Chene
(pronounced Shane). Most people call him by his last name. Chene has dated, but
always struggled with relationships.
Although he excels as a detective and solving difficult crimes, the
complexities of dating leave him baffled. Recently he has begun dating
Simone. They met when her roommate was
murdered by a serial killer. This
connection makes Chene careful. They are
slowly getting to know each other.
YOUR TURN TO DIE
It was supposed to be a
friendly round of paintball. But blood, not paint, covers Kyle Morrissey's
body. Though admired by the public for his charity, the businessman was no
choirboy. Could it be that more than one person wants him dead?
Sergeant Jefferson Chene and his detective squad
catch the case. With two new faces on the team, he finds himself in the
unfamiliar role as mentor. He is also cautiously beginning a relationship with
Simone Bettencourt, the beautiful woman he met while pursuing a serial murderer.
Complicating the case are two retired gangsters, a
fortune in jewels, and Detroit's history of organized crime. But the squad must
utilize every resource available to catch a killer.
BOOK LINKS:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MPPYY31/
https://books.apple.com/us/book/your-turn-to-die/id1449415728
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/your-turn-to-die-1
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43907286-your-turn-to-die
https://www.bookbub.com/books/your-turn-to-die-by-mark-love
https://www.audible.com/pd/B07PYYZKDJ
Find all of Mark's books and learn more about the author here: AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE
Thanks so much for letting me stop by for a visit!
ReplyDeleteIt's great having you. Good luck with the book!
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