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D is for Denial

My plan for the A - Z Challenge is to write every post as if it were a diary entry by a character from my WIP. Today's post comes from Leah Walker. 


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I had the misfortune of meeting LA's answer to Don Juan yesterday, except he has far less charm and an infinitely bigger ego. Basically, what I'm trying to say is, he's a horny caveman. He tried to club me over the head (offered me large amounts of wine) and drag me back to his lair (offered to shag my brains out), and when I refused, he told me I was playing hard to get!

Granted, a few years ago, a bit of harmless fun with an attractive guy is something I would have considered, but now? Now I am twenty-six years old and know better.

McCoy thinks I am in denial about how much I want him, which is funny, because I am pretty certain that I don't want him at all. Knowing he has rolled around on top of half the women in America isn't appealing to me, and besides, he is WAY off limits if I want to keep my job.

How unfortunate. I finally find the job of my dreams, but it comes with a side order of the man of my nightmares.

I guess I'll just have to suck it up (absolutely no pun intended) and hope that he gets the message. And soon. 


Comments

  1. Clare4 April 2012 at 09:46

    Love the comparison to Don Juan, and Leah's steely mindset against McCoy. I also found this line especially good: "How unfortunate. I finally find the job of my dreams, but it comes with a side order of the man of my nightmares." - I think it's amusing and interesting that she sees the situation like that.

    Excellent as always. Looking forwards to E ...

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  2. A. K. Fotinos-Hoyer4 April 2012 at 09:52

    This was hilarious! It's so hard to do humor, especially in such a short piece, but you nailed it :D The last two paragraphs in particular had me smiling, haha.

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  3. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy4 April 2012 at 11:14

    hahaha, love this. You've created some great characters.

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  4. Tobi Summers4 April 2012 at 11:26

    Haha, this made me laugh the whole time! I LOVE the first paragraph. And the end. OK, the whole thing was great. :-)

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  5. Jessica L. Celaya4 April 2012 at 11:29

    Great how you reveal the problems the character has to deal with while introducing them.
    Also, you've won an award on my blog. Check it out.

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  6. T.D. McFrost4 April 2012 at 11:32

    "How unfortunate. I finally find the job of my dreams, but it comes with a side order of the man of my nightmares."

    This is the mark of a writer right here. You have so much talent, Kyra, I am always in awe of your ability.

    Can't wait for tomorrow. :D

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  7. Unknown4 April 2012 at 12:38

    Excellent conflict! Can't wait for the next entry! :)

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  8. Dani4 April 2012 at 12:48

    Awesome diary entry. Man why couldn't my diary sound like this when I kept one?! Trade you diaries!

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  9. Dawn Ius4 April 2012 at 12:53

    You are brilliant! Love this theme and this is so good! I'm going back through A-C to read your other excerpts.

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  10. Jennifer Joyce4 April 2012 at 13:11

    Love the description of him being a 'horny caveman' and 'knowing he has rolled around on top of had he women in America doesn't appeal to me'.

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  11. ResidentGamer4 April 2012 at 14:21

    Very funny and brilliant!

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  12. Laura S.4 April 2012 at 14:25

    Kyra, this is so great! You have a terrific grasp of character voice. Love this line: "How unfortunate I finally find the job of my dreams, but it comes with a side order of the man of my nightmares." Hahaha! Looking forward to more!

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  13. Miranda Hardy4 April 2012 at 14:26

    Sounds like an interesting job. A dream job, with a nightmare boss, perhaps?

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  14. Sarah Ahiers4 April 2012 at 15:42

    Hah! Loved the "LA's answer to Don Juan" bit

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  15. Julie Daines4 April 2012 at 15:44

    Well, she has a serious dilemma. Nice little character study and what a great idea for the A to Z challenge.

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  16. Kelley Lynn4 April 2012 at 15:50

    Oh those American women ;)

    And, yes, a job with a soccer team sounds AWESOME! :)

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  17. Angela Cothran4 April 2012 at 15:55

    "Rolled around of top of half the women in America" -- LOL! When I think about that it's a little icky. I'm hoping for a huge character arch for McCoy :)

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  18. Cassie Mae4 April 2012 at 16:00

    Hehe, giggled through this whole thing! Maybe next time she should bring something to castrate the perv. ;)

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  19. Rachel Schieffelbein4 April 2012 at 16:07

    Nice. :) I like her.

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  20. Jenny S. Morris4 April 2012 at 16:10

    Haha. See where Bree was not my cup of tea, I am ALL about Leah. LOVE, LOVE her voice.

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  21. Morgan4 April 2012 at 16:14

    LOL! Kyra, you're seriously hilarious. I'm always so "Into" whatever you have to say. Verrrry fun post! :D

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  22. Samantha May4 April 2012 at 16:40

    I love this! This is such a creative take on the A-Z Challenge. And you have to love the comparison to Don Juan :D

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  23. Rena4 April 2012 at 16:41

    This is fantastic! I love it.

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  24. Annalisa Crawford4 April 2012 at 17:18

    That's an interesting predicament. I like Leah.

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  25. Hart Johnson4 April 2012 at 17:22

    Oh, man--I hate guys like that--they make me crazy. I have a remedy that involved making him wear lingerie, but probably the guy you are talking about would take that as a come on.

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  26. Unknown4 April 2012 at 17:22

    What a cad! You have great characterizations.

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  27. Cortney Pearson4 April 2012 at 19:17

    Kyra, that writing is amazing! I especially love this line: How unfortunate. I finally find the job of my dreams, but it comes with a side order of the man of my nightmares.

    Nice work!!

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  28. L. Diane Wolfe4 April 2012 at 20:05

    Don't you just hate guys like that?

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  29. Jaycee DeLorenzo4 April 2012 at 20:34

    Ha-ha! Awesome. Liking Leah.

    Happy Hump Day!
    My D

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  30. McKenzie McCann4 April 2012 at 21:50

    This entry reminds of a blogger named S. She uses her blog as a diary, and I can see her going through something like this. The blog is called My Darling Solitude, if you're curious.

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  31. Alex J. Cavanaugh4 April 2012 at 22:24

    Every job comes with at least one jerk.

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  32. Michelle Wallace4 April 2012 at 22:40

    Unique concept for the challenge!
    An interesting character...

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  33. Denise Covey 4 April 2012 at 23:30

    I love this idea of the diary entry. A strong character.

    Denise

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  34. PK HREZO5 April 2012 at 00:21

    A horny caveman! I love it!

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  35. PK HREZO5 April 2012 at 00:22

    A horny caveman! I love it!

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  36. Leigh Covington5 April 2012 at 02:15

    LOL! Oh man, this is brilliant! YOU are brilliant! I love it. Horny caveman = LOL! Comes with a side order of the man of my nightmares = More LOL! You're awesome!

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  37. Unknown5 April 2012 at 03:02

    Eh, that last line! :D

    --Damyanti, Co-host A to Z Challenge April 2012

    Twitter: @AprilA2Z
    #atozchallenge

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  38. Nicole5 April 2012 at 04:23

    Love the wit and the turns-of-phrase you use in this one!

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  39. Melissa Sugar5 April 2012 at 04:57

    You nailed it. The Her denial is expressed brilliantly.

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  40. Unknown5 April 2012 at 07:56

    What a great idea and post. I need to see inside my character's head like you do.

    ScribblesFromJenn
    Happy A to Z-ing!

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  41. Kyra Lennon5 April 2012 at 08:07

    Wow, wow, wow! Thanks so much (again!) for all the kind words! I have struggled so much with voice in the past, but writing little snippets this way seems to be making a world of difference. I really, truly appreciate your comments, and if I haven't made it to your blog yet, I hope to get there today! <3

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  42. Sarah Tokeley6 April 2012 at 09:01

    Don't let him change your mind Leah!

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  43. Trisha12 April 2012 at 15:53

    Nice work Kyra! Loved the part about it not being a pun, haha that's the sort of thing I say in reality ;)

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