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Posts by Sara Wilkinson

I love found family too 🥰

I say sports adjacent since the conflict involves FMC not wanting to give up her dream of playing pro-soccer for MMC and MMC doesn't want to give up his dream of being a pediatrician for her. I wasn't sure if this conflict met the definition of a 'sports romance'.

14 hours ago 1 0 1 0

😍 Can't wait to hear more about yours too especially if its akin to The Cutting Edge. Love that movie. And synchronized swimming, how fun and original. Love it.

15 hours ago 1 0 0 0

Hello fellow Sirens. I'm Sara. Originally from MI, I write adult cont. rom. but my current WIP is more new adult and is a strangers-to-friends-to-lovers, found family, sports adjacent MS.
From #CRPSirens I hope to form connections w/ other writers and polish my WIP for the querying trenches.
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With a huff, Nat slipped from her no longer cool sheets and sat on the edge of her bed with her head in her hands, smothering her sobs. Tears of sadness and anger. Once depleted, Nat stood and shuffled downstairs for tea. Fuck it. Cheat day. Nat filled a small saucepan with milk for hot cocoa despite the continued warmth of the day. As she stirred, she swore a hint of peppermint wafted over her.

With a huff, Nat slipped from her no longer cool sheets and sat on the edge of her bed with her head in her hands, smothering her sobs. Tears of sadness and anger. Once depleted, Nat stood and shuffled downstairs for tea. Fuck it. Cheat day. Nat filled a small saucepan with milk for hot cocoa despite the continued warmth of the day. As she stirred, she swore a hint of peppermint wafted over her.

'Milk' -'We'll Make It Last'
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1 week ago 8 0 1 0

I like 1 best, but 3 is a close second.

1 week ago 1 0 0 0

Use feedback from #revpit and beta readers to polish my sub and start querying. Then work on outlines and 1st drafts for a few other ideas rattling around this old brain rather than refreshing my email for query responses (she lies through her teeth). Overall, just keep swimming.

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“You’d risk permanent injury for a pipe dream?” Now Nat reared back. Had she so misjudged him? “I didn’t mean that.” Matt stepped forward with raised hands. The horror on his face seemed genuine, but Nat couldn’t process it, couldn’t hear his words over the buzzing in her ears. All her hard work. All the hours she put into practicing and playing. The closeness of her realized dream. And now someone, someone she started caring for despite her hesitations, slapped her with the idea of it being all for naught.

“You’d risk permanent injury for a pipe dream?” Now Nat reared back. Had she so misjudged him? “I didn’t mean that.” Matt stepped forward with raised hands. The horror on his face seemed genuine, but Nat couldn’t process it, couldn’t hear his words over the buzzing in her ears. All her hard work. All the hours she put into practicing and playing. The closeness of her realized dream. And now someone, someone she started caring for despite her hesitations, slapped her with the idea of it being all for naught.

'Process' -'We'll Make It Last'
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1 week ago 8 0 0 0

Thanks for sharing. I don't have Anatomy of a Genre or Structuring Your Novel so I'm buying them now. Additional thanks for the comp-finder database link. Finding comps is my kryptonite.

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Even if she didn’t, she wouldn’t miss this ceremony any more than his last one. Nat flopped on the suitcase and zipped it around her chest rather than grabbing a larger bag. What she stuffed in there she couldn’t even guess. An outfit for all seasons. An outfit for all emotions more like. Sexy or sweet, casual or dressy. She wasn’t sure which tone she wanted to set when she saw Matt again. And it wasn’t as if she hadn’t seen him. Often. Too often?

Even if she didn’t, she wouldn’t miss this ceremony any more than his last one. Nat flopped on the suitcase and zipped it around her chest rather than grabbing a larger bag. What she stuffed in there she couldn’t even guess. An outfit for all seasons. An outfit for all emotions more like. Sexy or sweet, casual or dressy. She wasn’t sure which tone she wanted to set when she saw Matt again. And it wasn’t as if she hadn’t seen him. Often. Too often?

'Stuff'ed -'We'll Make It Last'
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1 week ago 13 0 1 0

Both. I like the direction and security of a good outline, but once I start writing the first draft, my characters take over and reroute the journey.
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1 week ago 11 0 0 0
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“There’s bushes and…wait, did you see Hilary?” “Where?” Matt crouched and swiveled his neck like an owl. That’s all he needed. Hilary hadn’t believed his excuse for ending things. And he hadn’t told her the full truth. He focused on the part that would hurt the least, his busyness, not his belief they had nothing in common and zero chemistry. And he knew chemistry. He wouldn’t survive med school without such an understanding. Nor had he mentioned he hadn’t sought the relationship to begin with.

“There’s bushes and…wait, did you see Hilary?” “Where?” Matt crouched and swiveled his neck like an owl. That’s all he needed. Hilary hadn’t believed his excuse for ending things. And he hadn’t told her the full truth. He focused on the part that would hurt the least, his busyness, not his belief they had nothing in common and zero chemistry. And he knew chemistry. He wouldn’t survive med school without such an understanding. Nor had he mentioned he hadn’t sought the relationship to begin with.

'Need'ed -'We'll Make It Last'

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1 week ago 12 1 0 0
Nat watched Tess leave as she tried controlling her breathing, her raging emotions, too many to name, before returning to Matt and his…gulp…girlfriend. “Hungry?” Nat tried for calmness, but her voice registered an octave too high. “Starved,” Ashley said. Oblivious or too polite to notice the tension strumming between the other three. “Maybe we should stop at our hotel first?” Leslie threw Matt a look that said they needed a good, long, private talk. AKA argument. Apparently meeting Nat was as much a surprise for Leslie as meeting Leslie was for Nat. Fun. Fabulous. Fantastic. Fuck.

Nat watched Tess leave as she tried controlling her breathing, her raging emotions, too many to name, before returning to Matt and his…gulp…girlfriend. “Hungry?” Nat tried for calmness, but her voice registered an octave too high. “Starved,” Ashley said. Oblivious or too polite to notice the tension strumming between the other three. “Maybe we should stop at our hotel first?” Leslie threw Matt a look that said they needed a good, long, private talk. AKA argument. Apparently meeting Nat was as much a surprise for Leslie as meeting Leslie was for Nat. Fun. Fabulous. Fantastic. Fuck.

Thought I had 'rampant' but no such luck so I found 'raging' instead. -'We'll Make It Last'
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2 weeks ago 12 0 0 0

Wildcard: How about another snip. One of my favorites where Nat and Matt just can't keep waiting for the other to give them a chance.
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Using that untapped energy, Nat threw off the comforter and slipped into running shorts, a tank top, and her newest pair of running shoes. She checked the other bedrooms as she walked toward the bathroom and kitchen. Each of her roomies slept in varying poses—Lucy wrapped tight in her sheets like a mummy, Priya half in-half out of her blankets, and Charlotte, well, she looked like a beached starfish.

Using that untapped energy, Nat threw off the comforter and slipped into running shorts, a tank top, and her newest pair of running shoes. She checked the other bedrooms as she walked toward the bathroom and kitchen. Each of her roomies slept in varying poses—Lucy wrapped tight in her sheets like a mummy, Priya half in-half out of her blankets, and Charlotte, well, she looked like a beached starfish.

'Beach'ed -'We'll Make It Last'
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2 weeks ago 8 0 0 0

Matt after Nat continually rejects him out of fear that he'll resent her and leave like her dad.
-'Stubborn Dreams and Bottled Love'
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2 weeks ago 7 0 0 0
Since she learned of his invitation, his mom asked backhanded questions disguised as info gathering whenever they spoke. But the past eight hours took the cake. She hadn’t stopped talking about Phyllis or Nat since breakfast. More fool her. Matt knew her game all too well from past antics when Georgie brought home gal friends. Hence why he hadn’t brought anyone home before now. Yeah, that was the reason. Not his nerdiness. Not his dedication to academics.

Since she learned of his invitation, his mom asked backhanded questions disguised as info gathering whenever they spoke. But the past eight hours took the cake. She hadn’t stopped talking about Phyllis or Nat since breakfast. More fool her. Matt knew her game all too well from past antics when Georgie brought home gal friends. Hence why he hadn’t brought anyone home before now. Yeah, that was the reason. Not his nerdiness. Not his dedication to academics.

'Fool' -'We'll Make It Last'
Matt getting the 3rd degree from his mom about inviting Nat to her annual Christmas party.
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2 weeks ago 13 1 0 0

My MCs meeting for breakfast on a first non-date. Who hasn't regretted their breakfast choice when they see what someone else ordered.
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2 weeks ago 7 0 0 0

Thanks 😍 Its contemporary romance.

2 weeks ago 0 0 1 0
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He noticed a small sad smile before Nat glanced away. A few steps later, she asked, “If your sister pulled such a scene, what would you do?” “Retaliate. But not right away.” Matt leaned in, inhaling her freshly mown grass and summer breeze scent as he added, “Fair warning.” He straightened before he did something he’d regret. “Oh, I’m so scared.” “You should be. My sister won’t even look at Lucky Charms after I switched the cereal pieces with cat food.”

He noticed a small sad smile before Nat glanced away. A few steps later, she asked, “If your sister pulled such a scene, what would you do?” “Retaliate. But not right away.” Matt leaned in, inhaling her freshly mown grass and summer breeze scent as he added, “Fair warning.” He straightened before he did something he’d regret. “Oh, I’m so scared.” “You should be. My sister won’t even look at Lucky Charms after I switched the cereal pieces with cat food.”

'Step' -'We'll Make It Last'
Nat has just caused a scene, embarrassing Matt
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2 weeks ago 11 0 1 0
And Phyllis should know. She had Nat at a young age with a man that couldn’t bother sticking around until Nat reached the double digits. She repeatedly assured Nat that she wouldn’t change a thing. Yes, the relationship ended with his desertion, but it gave her Nat. Her happy little accident. And for that, she’d make the mistake again and again if ever stuck in a Groundhog Day loop, a movie they watched every February 2nd even when apart.

And Phyllis should know. She had Nat at a young age with a man that couldn’t bother sticking around until Nat reached the double digits. She repeatedly assured Nat that she wouldn’t change a thing. Yes, the relationship ended with his desertion, but it gave her Nat. Her happy little accident. And for that, she’d make the mistake again and again if ever stuck in a Groundhog Day loop, a movie they watched every February 2nd even when apart.

Substituted 'movie' for 'film'
- 'We'll Make It Last' (formerly 'Stubborn Dreams and Bottled Love')
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3 weeks ago 13 1 0 0

I just finished the 1st draft of a fake dating, snowed in romance where the MC attends the wedding of her ex to her cousin. Now I'm working on an outline for an enemy-to-lovers where the MC is a singer hiding in her small hometown after a horrible accident ruins her voice.
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3 weeks ago 7 0 0 0

Love the last line.

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“Only if you make enough for the class,” Charlotte said. “You cook the best meals. I feel like I’ve lost five pounds since classes started. I bet I could lose another ten if I followed your exercise regime.” Priya snorted. Quickly apologizing for Charlotte’s hurt feelings. “None of us could keep up with the Ball Queen—” “Eww. That brain of yours couldn’t do better.” Nat ignored Priya’s wink and focused on Charlotte. “And you don’t need to lose weight, Char. You’re beautiful, inside and out, and lovely and sweet.”

“Only if you make enough for the class,” Charlotte said. “You cook the best meals. I feel like I’ve lost five pounds since classes started. I bet I could lose another ten if I followed your exercise regime.” Priya snorted. Quickly apologizing for Charlotte’s hurt feelings. “None of us could keep up with the Ball Queen—” “Eww. That brain of yours couldn’t do better.” Nat ignored Priya’s wink and focused on Charlotte. “And you don’t need to lose weight, Char. You’re beautiful, inside and out, and lovely and sweet.”

No 'royal' but I have 'queen' as Nat's roomies give her grief
-'Stubborn Dreams and Bottled Love'
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3 weeks ago 10 1 0 0

Classic:
Jane Austen, Alexandre Dumas, Edith Wharton

Contemporary:
Katherine Center, Christina Lauren, Sarah Addison Allen, Alice Hoffman

My current novel is inspired by:
Emily Henry and Carley Fortune

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3 weeks ago 12 0 0 0
Confused about the connection, but intrigued all the same, Matt tilted his head and contemplated Nat’s eagerness. “I guess it depends on the options. I like flavors with different textures, but sometimes—” Before he could enjoy her brightening demeanor, a honeyed voice behind him cooed, “Is that…Nat?”

Confused about the connection, but intrigued all the same, Matt tilted his head and contemplated Nat’s eagerness. “I guess it depends on the options. I like flavors with different textures, but sometimes—” Before he could enjoy her brightening demeanor, a honeyed voice behind him cooed, “Is that…Nat?”

'Option' -'Stubborn Dreams and Bottled Love'
The all important favorite ice cream question on a first 'date'.
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3 weeks ago 12 0 0 0
Whatever he called it, he couldn’t help thanking divine intervention. He hadn’t stopped thinking about her since she entered her apartment building. Once he reached his own, he barely slept as he replayed their interaction. Granted the noise of Devin returning hadn’t helped. The man blew in like a tornado when a gentle breeze would suffice. He banged and clanged as he heated a breakfast sandwich, cracked a Coke, and watched a horror movie. By the break of dawn, Matt rolled out of bed exhausted, slipped into running gear, and ran down the three flights of stairs and out. Retracing those steps an hour later, tired, sweaty, and hungry.

Whatever he called it, he couldn’t help thanking divine intervention. He hadn’t stopped thinking about her since she entered her apartment building. Once he reached his own, he barely slept as he replayed their interaction. Granted the noise of Devin returning hadn’t helped. The man blew in like a tornado when a gentle breeze would suffice. He banged and clanged as he heated a breakfast sandwich, cracked a Coke, and watched a horror movie. By the break of dawn, Matt rolled out of bed exhausted, slipped into running gear, and ran down the three flights of stairs and out. Retracing those steps an hour later, tired, sweaty, and hungry.

'Gentle' -'Stubborn Dreams and Bottled Love'
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3 weeks ago 10 2 0 0

My novel was inspired by:
'Kids In Love' -P!nk feat. First Aid Kit

Other songs on the playlist:
'Shimmer' -Fuel
'Brown Eyes' -Lady Gaga
'After All' -Cher and Peter Cetera
'Say Goodbye' -Dave Matthews

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Nat wrapped her arms over her chest and stood tall in a show of defiance she couldn’t muster. Her five and half feet had nothing on their six feet. Twelve if she combined them. Stupid really, but she wasn’t thinking clearly as she analyzed the situation. “That is such a kind offer,” Nat said with a surprisingly steady voice after a deep breath. “But I’d hate to impose. And my friends are waiting.” “The same friends you were just looking for.” Damn. They weren’t as stupid or inebriated as she hoped.

Nat wrapped her arms over her chest and stood tall in a show of defiance she couldn’t muster. Her five and half feet had nothing on their six feet. Twelve if she combined them. Stupid really, but she wasn’t thinking clearly as she analyzed the situation. “That is such a kind offer,” Nat said with a surprisingly steady voice after a deep breath. “But I’d hate to impose. And my friends are waiting.” “The same friends you were just looking for.” Damn. They weren’t as stupid or inebriated as she hoped.

'Offer' - 'Stubborn Dreams and Bottled Love'
Nat trying to get out of a sticky situation
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3 weeks ago 11 1 0 0
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So many to choose from but I'll keep it short:

-Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice -Jane Austen
-The Woman in White -Wilkie Collins
-Garden Spells -Sarah Addison Allen
-Discovery of Witches -Deborah Harkness

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4 weeks ago 13 0 0 0
Once safely inside the lobby, Nat watched him walk away with a final wave over his shoulder. Deeply regretting her choice of not inviting him upstairs. For all of five seconds. She started on this course way too long ago to diverge now. Especially for a path lined with freshly planted annual flowers that would wither and die by the first frost.

Once safely inside the lobby, Nat watched him walk away with a final wave over his shoulder. Deeply regretting her choice of not inviting him upstairs. For all of five seconds. She started on this course way too long ago to diverge now. Especially for a path lined with freshly planted annual flowers that would wither and die by the first frost.

I love lilies, but no 'lily' in my WIP so I went with 'flowers'.
Nat convincing herself any type of relationship is a bad idea.
- 'Stubborn Dreams and Bottled Love'
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