The other day on my Willow Aster FB page, I reached 300 likes, so I posted a teaser from True Love Story. If you missed that, here you go! xo The waitress comes with our food, and I promise, she practically lays her entire chest on Ian as she sets my food down. He looks at her and smiles. “Well, hello,” he says. She stands up and brazenly tucks her number in his pocket … the pocket in his jeans, no less. “Okay … thanks?” He looks back at me and raises his eyebrows. “That happen often?” I ask. “It happens,” he shrugs. “Ah, so pretty much old hat, then.” I feel indescribably angry and sad that I have no right to this emotion when it comes to Ian Sterling. He pulls the number out of his pocket and hands it to me. “If you’d put your number on this paper, it would be worth something,” he says quietly. “Are you really hitting on me with my boyfriend sitting right here?” I am both proud and appalled by his audacity. Scratch that, I am loving his audacity. I’m a horrible person. Let’s not even try to sugarcoat it. He looks over at Michael, who has my hand, but is laughing at something Jeff has said. “Jeff’s keeping him occupied. He’s good that way.” He leans in closer and gets right in my face. “Your boyfriend doesn’t seem very attentive,” he whispers. “Oh, he’s attentive,” I whisper back. “Well, I guess if you like them like that.” “Don’t you worry about what I like.” “Can’t promise you that.” “Why not?” “Well, look at you. I already want to steal you.” With these last two words, his nose bumps mine and for a moment, I think he is actually going to kiss me. My stomach takes a nose dive into my feet. I’m pretty sure I turn magenta. Wanton Waitress has to ruin the moment by checking to see if everyone is okay. I haven’t eaten a single bite. I stare her down as she returns for more of Ian. She doesn’t notice me. She does, however, make sure to put on a show as she walks to another table. If there was a pole in the vicinity, she would be Worrr-king It right now. “So you changed the subject before … what do you like to do, Sparrow?” “Uh, well, lots of things,” my voice sounds shaky and I want to raise my fist to the heavens and force God to honor our agreement, however one-sided it might have been. Ian smiles. “Lots … of what?” “Books,” I say firmly. “I’m crazy about books.” He laughs. “Okay. That’s cool.” “I like to read them and write them,” I say shyly. Hello, my name is Sparrow and I am a nerd. He lifts his eyebrows, and his eyes land on my mouth. “God, everything you say is hot.” He runs his hands through his hair, making it go another equally fabulous direction. I wish I could do that. “So let me get this straight … you look like this” — he waves his hand up and down in my direction — “and you’re a book-smart, writer goddess too?” He inches closer to my face again, and I am positive he can hear my heart pounding. “Do you have glasses and wear your hair up with a pencil, too? That would be too…” He closes his eyes for a second and when he opens them, his pupils are huge swimming pools. “I don’t know if I could even take it.” He shakes his head. I laugh hard then, coming far too close to snorting for my comfort. Keep it together, Fisher.
Cover Reveal!
I’ve been so excited to share my cover with you!
The painting “Saffo o dell'Amore” is by a lovely artist named Elena Cermaria. To see this painting in its original form and her other beautiful paintings, please click here: Elena Cermaria
My friend, Ken, an excellent photographer in his own right, found this painting online, but we couldn’t find the name anywhere — of the painting or the artist. He turned the painting upside down like this, which was perfect for the cover, and I knew I had to find the artist to get permission.
I’d fallen in love, after all.
FINALLY, I came across a name to the painting, googled and came across Elena on FACEBOOK. How crazy is that? And to make it even more fun — she’s from Italy! I took a chance and friend-requested her, gushing like a crazy person over her painting. A couple days later, there was the sweetest email from her giving me permission to use her painting.
From there, Sarah Hansen from okay creations, took the painting and worked her magic with getting the cover just right. I’ve been a fan of her work for a long time and was so happy with how this turned out.
It’s been a community effort, and I’m grateful to everyone who was involved along the way!
Cover Reveal Date Revealed
Happy Monday! A week from today — Monday, January 14th — some of my favorite blogs will be doing a cover reveal of True Love Story! I can’t thank them enough. I’m SO excited for ALL of you to see the cover. An exquisite painting is featured … and that’s all I’ll tell you for now… So, next Monday, take a look at ALL of these great blogs. If you’re not already following them, you’ll want to start.
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True Love Story
True Love Story is available as an ebook from Amazon or in paperback from CreateSpace.
What people are saying at GoodReads:
True Love Story is indeed a story about true love . It’s a story about the kind of love that lasts a lifetime but that is faced with so many obstacles and bumps along the way that sometimes the ones in love begin to wonder if love itself is enough. They begin to wonder if their love is really worth holding onto and fighting for… (GoodReads)
If I were to describe my perfect book, it would be the authenticity of the characters and how it can pull out every possible feeling I could possibly have. The more gut-wrenching, the more I love. True L̶o̶v̶e̶ Story is my perfect book. (GoodReads) “It has been a year, two months, and seventeen days since I last saw him. Two years, ten months, and five days since he broke my heard – well, since I knew that he had broken my heart. Technically, he began breaking my heart the moment I met him, five years, eleven months, and one day ago.” (GoodReads)
I, Brittany am at a loss for worlds. This doesn’t happen. Ever. I’m not sure whether to pat Willow Aster on the back, or shove her {kidding, kidding}. All I know, is I see why her and a certain Ms. Fisher get along. Seriously ladies, do you like writing books that stab me?! It’s like they have something against us all. (GoodReads)
Happy 2013!
I love a brand new year. Some years, you’re ready for the year to be OVER. This past year was a great one, so I didn’t have that feeling, but I am anticipating an even better 2013. I CANNOT WAIT to release my book. The lovely people who have responded to what little they’ve read have made me so happy. Thank you for taking the time to find me on Facebook, Goodreads and this website. It really means so much.
My Happy New Year Wish for you:
A year full of quality books, dear friends to discuss the books with and unlimited coffee (or tea) to sustain the all-night reads…
Chapter One Revealed
I’m so excited! My book, True Love Story, will be published in February 2013. If you’d like a sneak peek, check out Tarryn Fisher’s new book, Dirty Red (Love Me With Lies #2). The whole first chapter of True Love Story is at the end of her amazing book!