Meetup/Q&A
You guys voted that we should meet this weekend! Should we meet:
2023-10-09 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Mia Knight posts
Sullivan Trentham
This time, she didn’t resist when he entered the ballroom. She wasn’t sure if it was the surplus of gold, nerves, or the fact that she was treading on what felt like holy ground, but her insides began to buzz as if she had taken a shot of alcohol.
Roth headed toward a group of people in the middle of the ballroom. A distinguished man in a tux with a white bow tie hosting quite a large group noticed Roth’s approach and grinned broadly, making those he was... 2023-10-08 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Trentham Ball, cont
“Jasmine.”
She tore her eyes from the festivities and focused on Roth. There was a woman standing at his side with her hair pulled back into a severe bun, wearing a kind smile.
“Your coat, ma’am.”
When she hesitated, Roth began to undo the buttons himself. He held her gaze as he slipped her arms from the coat. Self-consciously, she pulled at the shoulder of the gown, even though it wouldn’t do anythin... 2023-10-07 16:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Meetup/Q&A
Hey guys! We're planning a meetup next week. Should we have it on:
2023-10-06 20:32:51 +0000 UTC View PostNew Setting Inspiration
Happy Friday! This is the inspiration for the setting of the chapter I’m working on today.
There’s a new chat feature here on the Patreon app as well if you want to try it out! And I’ll be putting out polls for a meetup this coming week 💙
2023-10-06 20:25:04 +0000 UTC View PostAhhh!
I. Am. Screaming. 😱😱😱
Just wrote this line:
“If you don’t tell me what happened--”
“What?” she cut in. “You’ll fire me? Good. That’ll put both of us out of our misery.”
**This is a raw draft of Bitter Confessions. Please do not share or distribute.
What do you think Roth’s reaction will be?? 👀 🫣😳
2023-10-06 04:18:43 +0000 UTC View PostTrentham Ball Prep
She didn’t recognize the elegant woman in the mirror, but that wasn’t surprising considering the hours that had been dedicated to making her look like the best version of herself. Sarai hadn’t missed a thing. She spent most of her day at the spa in their building where she got a facial, wax, manicure, pedicure, hair, and makeup done.
When she returned to the penthouse, she was stunned to find a small crowd waiting for her. Each group was there to o... 2023-10-05 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
BC Blog Update on website
I finally got around to posting my monthly update on the blog on my website! I summarize a lot of what I've been saying on here about the word count. I'm now estimating the final word count will be between 230-250k words. I also talk about Roth and Jasmine's relationship and some changes I've made during the writing of this book--letting the story do what it wants instead of checking things off of my to-do list and rushing just to have a finished product.
I wanted to thank you al...
2023-10-03 22:08:46 +0000 UTC View PostTrentham Ball
“We have an engagement tonight.”
“We do?”
“Yes. The Trentham Ball.”
If her cup was full, she would have drenched herself in coffee when she jerked to the edge of her seat. “You got an invitation?”
He nodded as he switched his gaze to his flashing phone. He frowned, clearly not liking what he saw on the screen.
“I’ll pick you up at six... 2023-10-03 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Jamie
“Roth?” He was feet away from the hallway when she snapped, “Jamie!”
He stopped.
“Is there anything I can do?” Her voice was hoarse with strain.
She willed him to turn around and face her. To come to her and kiss her. Instead, he stayed where he was. He kept his back to her as he said a firm and resolute, “No.”
**This is a raw draft of Bitter Confess...
2023-10-01 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostPep talk with Lyle
Lyle ignored her question and asked, “What mischief have you been up to, Minnie?”
She crossed her legs and bobbed her foot. “This and that.”
“Taking charge of your fortune, investing, and networking?”
Her mouth started to sag before she caught herself. “Are you spying on me, too?”
“Too?” he echoed before his eyes flicked over her head to her security and then... 2023-09-30 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Book Update
This fucking ball/high society shindig they're at is going to be the death of me. I can write thousands of words with just the two of them in the scene, so when you add dozens of people I get totally overwhelmed. Bah. But I'm more than halfway through so we're through the worst of the storm.
I thought there was like maybe two dramatic moments at this ball but there's like 5+. Freaking drama everywhere, which means the tempo of up, down, up, down emotion-wise is like me trying to h...
2023-09-28 23:04:02 +0000 UTC View PostAriana Intervention
“What do you know?” Ariana asked.
Her hands fisted in the pocket of her coat. “How it started, your attempts to get help, and it’s escalation.”
“How?” Ariana rasped.
“Roth.”
Ariana stopped in her tracks, her expression horrified. “Roth? How? Why?”
“He has a vested interest in Hennessy & Co. You think he wouldn’t do ... 2023-09-28 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Persistent Daiyu
Daiyu: I need to talk to you!
Daiyu: Are you avoiding me?
She rolled her eyes. After countless unanswered calls, Daiyu was finally catching the hint. Daiyu was being annoyingly persistent about this fashion show thing and there was no way in hell she was doing it. She was about to turn her back on the phone when another message appeared.
Daiyu: If you don’t call me, I’m telling eve... 2023-09-26 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
High society chapter
I'm still working on that high society chapter where they make their first official public debut as a married couple. It's turning out to be a three chapter saga. A lot of stuff isn't working on screen, so I'm constantly reaching for my iPad to write out dialogue and scene structure longhand (attached image is blurred to avoid spoilers from my notes).
This scene is a throwback to their first meet, but 7 years later where their roles have switched in society. Roth is, of course, un...
2023-09-25 23:25:59 +0000 UTC View PostWorkout after the gym
She slipped out from under his arm and faced him with her hand on her hip. “What am I supposed to do the next time your business associate comes up to me? Walk away? Glare at him like you did? How are you going to stay in business if you treat everyone that way?” When his expression didn’t change, she slashed her hand through the air. “You dragged me into this arena. This is what comes with it. Small talk with your business partners, lunch with their wives. If you don’t lik... 2023-09-24 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Gym Visit
Continuation of previous post "early mornings," Jasmine decides not to go to sleep and surprise him at the gym.
As they made their way along the quiet, empty halls she said, “I know why he’s up at this hour. Not dealing with people makes it easier to think and get done what you need to without interruptions.”
“You’d be surprised who’s up at this hour and who he bumps into at the gym.”
“Of course he manages to... 2023-09-23 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Listening on repeat
Usually don’t listen to music when I write because I find it distracting. I usually have white noise playing in the background, but I’ve been jotting down songs I like on social media and this one, I’ve been listening to on repeat 💙
Lyrics:
Tell me that you want me, but it's complicated, so complicated (this part keeps hitting me)
[Chorus]
When it hurts, but it hurts so good
Do you take it? Do you break it off?
When it hu...
2023-09-23 00:25:03 +0000 UTC View PostEarly mornings
Roth’s body jerked, jolting her out of a sound sleep. He was flat on his back while she lay against his side with an arm draped over his waist and leg tossed over his massive thighs.
“Roth?” she rasped.
“Go back to sleep,” he rumbled.
“Bad dream?”
He didn’t answer, but began to slip away from her.
“Your alarm didn’t go of... 2023-09-21 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Name for an eccentric interior designer
Small mention again, but any names for an eccentric, female designer? The best I can come up with is Sherry. LOL. I want it to be more bold and a little out there. Any ideas?
She creates an office for Jasmine at the penthouse.
Sunlight touched on walls that were deepest black without a lick of gloss to soften them. Even the ceiling had been painted to create an insulated, cavelike experience that was a stark contrast to the rest of the penthouse. She thought the int... 2023-09-21 00:19:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Inspirational Images
Inspirational images for the chapter (or two) I'm working on right now. Their first public outing in high society. How do you think it's going to go? 👀
2023-09-20 23:09:20 +0000 UTC View PostName for company Lyle works for
It's just a small mention, but I had to name the hedge fund Lyle works for, so I came up with Arc Capital Management and I don't like it.
These are some of the top ones in New York:
- JPMorgan Asset Management
- Highbridge Capital Management
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Elliott Capital Management
- D.E. Shaw & Co.
- BlackRock Advisors 2023-09-20 01:35:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Inner Monologue, PT 2
Shown in Discord during our meet, wanted to make sure I showed here.
Context: She's gaining a better understanding of Roth and why he is the way he is. This is the resulting inner monologue.
She loved on him, safe in the knowledge that he was asleep and wouldn’t protest her need to attempt to heal what he didn’t even know was broken. The need to give was an innate need she stifled all her life. No one wanted her love or affection. Not her father, sisters, even her hus... 2023-09-19 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Unexpected jump to book 5
I was wrapping up my day this morning at 3am--making note of my word count, writing a summary of the day's work, and notes for the next day, when Roth started talking.
The chapter I've been working on was originally a scene that showed their daily routine at this point in their marriage (still early stages). I didn't want every chapter to have something dramatic or emotional. I wanted a breather chapter where you could just watch them be themselves.
My intentions didn'...
2023-09-18 01:18:23 +0000 UTC View PostInner Monologue, PT 1
Shown on Discord during our Sunday meet.
Context: She's gaining a better understanding of Roth and why he is the way he is. This is the resulting inner monologue.
She ignored the lump in her throat as she brushed her lips over the top of his spine. She fell for a man who had never been loved, never known love, and probably never would. She fell for a financial genius who had struggled all his life, who didn’t know when to surrender, who would continue to strive ti... 2023-09-17 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Updates
Working on an intimate scene in the bathtub at 432 Park Ave today and hoping to wrap up a chapter I've been working on for several days. 🤞
Focus in this chapter: Roth & Ariana
Bitter Heat Audiobook:
I've been talking to this narrator all week, discussing inflections and tone and notes on characters. I've listened to 15 minutes of her audition of the first chapter and I'm so excited! We're finalizing the contract. Hopefully, BH will be in audio by December!<...
2023-09-16 22:53:19 +0000 UTC View PostGuilty Pleasure
Context: Much, much later, she has him try the cookies she brought him. He doesn't show a reaction. She wants to find a sweet he likes, a guilty pleasure.
This was shown on Discord during our meet this past Sunday. Shout out to those who came out to hang out and chat!
“We’ll have to find you a dessert you like. Everyone should have a guilty pleasure.”
He didn’t respond, but his gaze moved over her. A warm flush spread. The fact that he coul... 2023-09-16 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
“You’re the sweetest fucking thing I’ve ever tasted.”
“Is this what you came for?”
His voice was low and rough.
“I…” She tried to focus as his tongue roamed. “I came for…”
“What did you come for, princess?”
“To give you a treat,” she got out before his mouth clamped on her clit. “Oh my God! I can’t!” Her head jerked violently to the left as pleasurable zaps lanced through her body. Just when ... 2023-09-15 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Alluring Madness
He clasped her face as he devoured her. Her heart soared as he latched onto her mouth as if her taste was addictive, as if he gained sustenance from what he extracted from her. She closed her eyes and got lost in him. She had no choice. His hunger fed hers. The alluring madness that had tempted her at twenty-three was nothing compared to what consumed her now. She didn’t think their chemistry could get any hotter. She was wrong. Now that they weren’t holding back and using desire... 2023-09-14 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
“Did he really cheat?”
When Sarai tilted her head to the side, scrutinizing her, she tensed.
“What?”
“You don’t have to answer, but I’ve always wanted to know…”Sarai mouthed more than said, “Did he really cheat?”
Her stomach tightened. “You tell me.”
Sarai jerked like a puppet on a string. “What are you talking about?”
“In the three years you’ve worked ... 2023-09-13 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post