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J is for Jackass

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 Bree Collinson.


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I am so lucky to have my husband. He's handsome, and strong, and fun, and did I mention handsome? He doesn't say much, but that's okay, I talk enough for both of us.

If I was single, I might have to deal with skeezy men like Radleigh McCoy. He is such a jackass! I've seen the way he thinks he can get any woman he wants, and he usually does. He's kinda hot, but I hate the way he's treating Leah. She is so not into him, but he won't leave her alone! This morning, Leah and I went for a swim at the training ground before work, and he said he'd like to get a few lengths in with her! I mean, that's not even cute, it's just kinda gross.

McCoy needs to find someone new to hit on. Or maybe if he stopped being such an asshat, she might start to like him. Actually, they might make a cute couple. And then I could be a bridesmaid with Freya at their wedding and we'd have a really big party. Maybe it could even be on TV like the Kardashian wedding, but with a happier ending. Yay!

What was I talking about?
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  1. A. K. Fotinos-Hoyer11 April 2012 at 09:49

    Bree seems easily distracted - by hotness...haha

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 07:59

      Ha, yes! But to be fair to her, Radleigh McCoy is REALLY hot! ;)

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  2. Clare11 April 2012 at 10:15

    I love Bree, she is so adorable! I love how she was planning Leah and Radleigh's wedding.

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:00

      Lol she is a bit crazy! But she is definitely adorable, I love her too! :D

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  3. Miranda Hardy11 April 2012 at 10:46

    She sounds interesting. I can tell she likes to talk a lot. Lol When I saw the title, I thought you'd be writing about my ex-husband.

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:00

      ROTFL!

      Yup, Bree is definitely a chatterbox, but a very kind-hearted one! :D

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  4. Tobi Summers11 April 2012 at 11:23

    Haha, Bree's point of view is fun. "He doesn't say much, but that's okay, I talk enough for both of us." <--win

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:01

      Thanks!! I'm glad you like Bree, she is fun to write.

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  5. Catherine Noble11 April 2012 at 12:20

    Ahahaha brilliant! I love how Bree runs away with herself like that :) I'm also delighted to add "asshat" to my vocab. I sniggered at "he'd like to get a few lengths in with her" hah!

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:01

      Ha, I wasn't sure whether to include that line, but it made me giggle so I decided to keep it!

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  6. Jemi Fraser11 April 2012 at 12:33

    Fun! I like her style! :)

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  7. jaybird11 April 2012 at 12:37

    I think Bree and I have a lot in common. Especially the "I talk enough for both of us" comment about her husband, LOL.

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:02

      Hee hee, I know a lot of people who would say the same! :D

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  8. SweetMarie8311 April 2012 at 13:44

    This is a really clever idea for the challenge! I might have to use this theme next year. I love that you and I both used 'asshat' in our posts today lol. Great to meet you!

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:03

      Great minds! Thanks for stopping by, I'm glad you like the theme!

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  9. GLBT Promo11 April 2012 at 14:06

    Hey there! Just some constructive criticism - don't forget to "show don't tell." Show us why Radleigh McCoy is a sleaze ball.

    Jolie du Pre
    Precious Monsters

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:06

      Thanks Jolie! Show don't tell is a concept that stresses me out every single day lol! For the diary entries, I think telling is okay, but in the real story, there is a lot less telling and a lot more showing. Thanks for the tip!

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  10. Nick Wilford11 April 2012 at 14:17

    Well I'm glad Leah's not into Radleigh (in Bree's opinion) - asshats don't change much in my experience, but I suppose I should give him a chance! I like these little snippets.

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  11. Daisy Carter11 April 2012 at 14:29

    "What was I talking about?" = lolol! Love it. And the lengths line? Cringeworthy!

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:08

      Radleigh can be pretty un-subtle and disgusting sometimes! Thanks for commenting!

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  12. Anonymous11 April 2012 at 14:31

    Oh, I'm liking Bree! More, more, MORE!!!

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:09

      YAY! There will be more Bree before the challenge is over. Look for her again on "O" day. :D

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  13. Elizabeth Seckman11 April 2012 at 14:48

    asshat...lol...must add that to my dirty word dictionary.

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:09

      Haha, that was a very popular word choice yesterday! :D

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  14. Kelley Lynn11 April 2012 at 15:13

    I like this girl! A big talker. A little flighty :)
    Well done!

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:10

      She's a lot flighty, haha! Thanks Kelley! <3

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  15. Cristina11 April 2012 at 15:16

    LOL.. no wonder her husband is quiet.. haha!!!!!

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  16. Unknown11 April 2012 at 15:19

    Asshat. Haven't heard that before. Another wonderful look into a character's life.

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  17. Talli Roland11 April 2012 at 15:54

    Asshat is my new favourite word! :)

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  18. Hart Johnson11 April 2012 at 15:54

    NOOOO! Look away from the light! And drag Leah with you! Bad boys can't be saved! Erm. Usually. but my case was special.

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:12

      LOL! I've only ever seen one bad boy tamed in real life, but it worked incredibly well. I should probably ask how it was done! :D

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  19. Emily R. King11 April 2012 at 15:55

    Hahaha! "What was I talking about?" Funny stuff. :)

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  20. Jennie Bennett11 April 2012 at 15:57

    lol! I love rambling characters, this reminded me of confessions of a shopaholic. Too fun!

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:12

      That's a HUGE compliment right there! Thanks so much, glad you liked Bree's post!

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  21. Annalisa Crawford11 April 2012 at 16:10

    She's a funny character! I'm sure she'd get on my nerves though, after a while.

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:14

      I think Bree could definitely irritate some people, but she isn't always quite so hyper. Well. Actually, she's usually hyper unless she's sleeping!

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  22. Jennifer Joyce11 April 2012 at 16:13

    Ha ha - he'd like to get a few lengths in - sleazy but funny.

    I like how Bree thinks Radleigh is sleaze crumbles at the thought of a wedding. She seems more than happy to be bridesmaid.

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:15

      Lol, yes she is such a girly girl who gets all over emotional at the idea of weddings. Even weddings that could involve McCoy!

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  23. Jolene Perry11 April 2012 at 16:29

    You have me. Skeezy and asshat are high on my list of favorite words.

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  24. Morgan11 April 2012 at 16:49

    LOL, Kyra!

    I love the voice. Too fun :D

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  25. Jenny S. Morris11 April 2012 at 16:56

    She begins with thinking he's a jackass and ends with planning their wedding, she is all over the place. And I LOVE it.

    Love the word skeezy. I use skeevy a lot in my WIP. Oh, and nut satchel. (hehe)

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:19

      I am STILL chuckling about nut satchel lol!

      I don't know exactly where "skeezy" came from, it just popped out of Bree's head and onto the page! :D

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  26. Sarah Allen11 April 2012 at 17:05

    Skeezy is a great word! Hilarious, awesome post. Thanks!

    Sarah Allen
    (my creative writing blog)

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:19

      Thanks, Sarah! Really appreciate the comment!

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  27. Cassie Mae11 April 2012 at 17:24

    I love how you title this Jackass and then start talking about your hubby. I was like, what?? Haha!

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    1. Cassie Mae11 April 2012 at 17:25

      I was of course talking to Bree. Apparently I'm talking to your characters now! Loving these journal entries!

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    2. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:20

      LOL, that's quite okay, feel free to talk to my characters anytime you like! :D

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  28. Unknown11 April 2012 at 19:26

    So cute, this idea. Love the blog, too.

    If you've the chance, pop over to my blog. I'm the author of the Bella and Britt series for kids.

    Thanks!

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  29. D.E. Malone11 April 2012 at 19:29

    Great entry! I've read a few so far...love them! Stopping by from A to Z. Nice to meet you!

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:21

      Thanks for dropping by, glad you are enjoying the entries!

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  30. Jessica Salyer11 April 2012 at 19:42

    Too cute. And I agree with the others, she seems a little flighty. :) love it!

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  31. Jennifer Lane11 April 2012 at 20:04

    I like the swimmer humor! *nudge, nudge*

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:24

      Haha, thanks! I wasn't sure whether to include it, but it seemed like the right thing to do!

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  32. jabblog11 April 2012 at 20:14

    I like the way the mind wandered off the subject - so real.

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  33. Laura11 April 2012 at 20:16

    Asshat. Sniggering.
    Nice piece.
    Lx

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  34. Christie Wright Wild11 April 2012 at 21:38

    What a cool idea! I love how you're doing the A-Z challenge. What fun!

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  35. Sarah11 April 2012 at 22:19

    I found Bree's back and forth thinking quite hilarious. :D

    Sarah @ The Writer's Experiment

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  36. Alex J. Cavanaugh11 April 2012 at 22:23

    I like her random train of thought!

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  37. Emily11 April 2012 at 22:28

    Asshat. Awesome.

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  38. Anonymous12 April 2012 at 01:24

    Stopping here from Denise Covey's, and as an A to Z participant. I like your lively style of writing! Really enjoyed this "diary" entry. Very clever A to Z theme!!
    Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror & Other Memoirs

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  39. Editor and Publisher Shelly Burke12 April 2012 at 02:13

    What a fun idea for the A to Z Challenge! I write non-fiction but love reading fiction and reading "diary entries" is always fun. Great job--I'll be back!

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  40. danneromero12 April 2012 at 02:45

    funny... it seems you wrote without the barriers of overthinking.. very nice...

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:26

      Thank you! I try not to over-think - it usually ruins things!

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  41. Rena Lesué12 April 2012 at 03:20

    interesting premise.

    A to Zer!
    prose-spective.blogspot.com

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  42. Jaycee DeLorenzo12 April 2012 at 03:49

    That's like my head sometimes. LOL. Another great one!

    Oh, and my book arrived in the mail today. Thanks again!

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    1. Kyra Lennon12 April 2012 at 08:27

      Thank you!

      Phew, I'm so glad it arrived! I was getting nervous lol!

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  43. Samantha May12 April 2012 at 05:32

    349673467 points for the Kardashian mention :D

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  44. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy12 April 2012 at 09:29

    lol, love that last line...

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  45. Sarah Tokeley12 April 2012 at 10:00

    I like the sound of her. A little ditzy maybe, but kind-hearted :-)

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