Keep in mind Heart and Soul is a WIP. About the snippet: Maverick is on the phone with his father and he just announced he would be visiting the Heart and Soul in hopes of promoting a new band.
This is in Maverick's POV. He is speaking first.
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"Great." He hoped he sounded at least a little pleased his father would be visiting. He would have preferred to have the band here without his father trying to intimidate Rowan into giving them a spot. His father did like to have his way. He made a mental note to warn Rowan about his father. It was only fair that she knew what a pain in the arse his father could be and not to give him any favors. Either the band was good enough to be added to the event schedule, or they weren't.
"I'll see you on soon," his father drawled with enthusiasm that made Maverick cringe.
"Can't wait," he murmured even though his father had already ended the call.
He slipped the phone into his pocket and headed downstairs.
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About Heart and Soul...
80s rock star, Haley Rose went missing without a trace on October 31 1988 and was eventually presumed dead. Three decades later, a thirty-year old woman, Rowan Beckett recalls things only Haley Rose would know and she can belt out songs in the same fashion as the missing 80s star. However, Rowan couldn't be the missing rock star since the woman would now be in her fifties. Could Haley Rose have came back reincarnated as Rowan Beckett?
Yes, definitely sounds like he needs to warn Rowan.
Jessica,
Yes, he does.
Loved how much information you put into the few sentences, and how much he cares about Rowan. Great snippet.
Iris,
Thank you. 🙂
I enjoyed how you characterized the relationship between father and son so that we know what to anticipate and what to cringe for.
Ed,
And cringe you will. 🙂
How funny and natural for a son not to want his father’s interference.
Aurora,
Isn’t that the case? 🙂
Families are usually difficult in so many ways. and you’ve caught it so well. As for me, been there.
Charmaine,
I think everyone can relate. lol
Poor Rowan, that’s going to be awkward for sure but at least he’s going to warn her in advance. I hope the band is a good one! Excellent excerpt…
Veronica,
He’ll warn her. His father’s arrival will prove a challenge.
I hope Rowan will be strong enough to stand up to any coercion!
Botanist,
You shall see. 🙂
Hmm… I wonder if Dad is going to see something in Rowan that will make him think she’s been reincarnated?? She’d have been from Dad’s generation. 🙂
Teresa,
You may be onto something. 🙂
I kind of want his relationship with his dad to be explored more. Seems like it’ll be very interesting!
Amy,
You may get your wish. 🙂
Sounds like he’s dealt with this kind of manipulation before. I can feel his reluctance. Since this is a WIP I would pare down the times you say “his father”. I counted 7 in that snippet and suggest you might want to change some of them to “the man” or his name or even a euphemism of “dear old dad” to have it flow easier. Great snippet, Karen.
Siobhan,
Thanks for the input. I’ll see what I can do. 🙂
You showed the relationship between father and son very well. I’m sure as the story progresses and the father gets there, you’ll reveal more. Now Rowan will be in a hard place. She needs a warning. Good snippet.
Diane,
Things will be interesting when dad arrives. 🙂
I see conflict ahead. Hopefully Maverick and Rowan can work as a team in dealing with his dad.
Oh dear. Forewarned or not, hope Rowan sees past the dad’s manipulation.
Lord help me from ever becoming one of “those” parents. Glad he’s going to give Rowan a heads up. She’s going to need it, it seems like.
Jenna,
It would seem. 🙂
I think he’s thinking that now would be a good time for a cruise to Hawaii or somewhere.