Going all the way back for this one. It's from my never-to-be-published, first completed manuscript. Back before I knew (was told 😆) that flashbacks can be death to pacing if not done properly (spoiler: I didn't) #darlingsIkilled #booknerd #booklover #authorslife

From my work-in-progress, THE STICK UP. An example of a small change between drafts. After the edit, Rhonda still approaches the house, but the person holding the gun is already in the house. Because tension. 😆 #darlingsIkilled #booknerd #booklover #authorslife

This snippet was removed from my WiP, THE STICK UP. Gunplay is always challenging for me to write because what I know about weapons is "Point at target. Pull trigger." Trust me, that's not enough to be realistic.😆 #darlingsIkilled #books #writing #thrillers

This snippet was removed from my manuscript, THE FARM, very early in the process. Turns out readers don't need the boring details, even if there might be a chuckle as the payoff. #darlingsIkilled #booknerd #booklover #authorslife

This snippet was removed from the second draft of The Farm, the manuscript that my agent currently has out on submission. The book is in first person, and this bit is my protagonist describing why, in part, he's sarcastic. I mean, I know why, but the reader... 😆 #darlingsIkilled #booknerd #booklover