The premise is to write a blurb for an imaginary book--and the photo is the cover of the book. You have a limit with the blurb--it can be no longer than 150 words long. You get to choose what kind of book it is. This clever writing exercise is the brainchild of Lisa Ricard Claro, whose 3rd romance novel, Love to Win, comes out on July 30.
After you write a blurb, add your name to the link. (It's incredibly simple.) Feel free to peruse the
Here is the "cover" of the book, along with my blurb:
Love at First Bite
Petunia nipped at Pugsley in the dog park, and was immediately
smitten. His stout build. His short legs. His pushed-in nose. He was
one hot dog!
And Petunia. Her scrawny legs. Her eyes that bugged out in such a
beguiling manner. She was one hot-to-trot (on a walk twice a day)
*itch!
Petunia had seen many dogs turn their butts away, snubbing the sniff,
when a different breed would walk by. A chihuahua and a pug pairing?
Not a wise combination, from Petunia's perspective.
But love wants what love wants. So Petunia hatched a plan—to
transform herself into a pug, so Pugsley's family and friends would
embrace her... with open paws.
Will
there be a litter of puppies in Petunia and Pugsley's future? Or will
Pugsley and Petunia each insist spaying and neutering would be the
wisest way to go? Read Love
at First Bite
to find out. (148 words)
And here is the photo for next week. I hope to actually post it on Friday. (This was a crazy week.)
I wish I had better names like yours for my doggie characters. I think I have the R-rated version of your story!
ReplyDeleteVal--R-rated? I was thinking XXX ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant, and I would buy it in a heartbeat---dogs AND romance? Oh, be still my heart...
ReplyDeleteLisa--I think you've already started ANOTHER book series, but after you're finished with that one, a series of dog romances might be something you should consider.
DeleteI love a good romance, even if it is a dog's life! :) Great job!
ReplyDeletePat--A dog living in a good home? There's no better life.
DeleteThanks for playing along. You took it in a direction I hadn't even thought of.
I love that picture...what a pair of cuties! (Notice I worked in an ellipsis just for you)
ReplyDeletePat
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