Thank
you, Elodie, for hosting me today and thanks again for helping with my
phrasing.
When
I was writing my latest release, Dèjá Vu, I wanted something very British for
my heroine’s mother to say. Even though Sherrie St. Claire has lived in the US
for over thirty years, I thought she’d still maintain a phrase or two from
growing up in England.
Now
keep in mind, before I tell you what my original phrase was – I’ve never left
North America. Canada and Mexico are as far as my international travels have
taken me. And my knowledge of British English is limited to a DVD of Absolutely
Fabulous: Series 1.
With
that said, my phrase was – Are you putting me on? (meaning Are you joking?)
Elodie’s
suggestion – Are you joking?
So
what’s the very British saying for my heroine’s mom in the next installment of
The Rose Gold Collection? I’m opening the floor for suggestions, comment with a
phrase for a chance to have it included in the next novel with a special
acknowledgment of thanks from me.
A
little about Dèjá Vu to get you thinking:
Darcey St. Claire is never surprised when a man is attracted
to her. In fact, her style revolves around that assumption. From her short
skirts to her thigh-high boots to her flirty laugh, Darcey flits along the edge
of provocation to sell the overpriced services of the Hayden Court Hotel and
afford her the spot as top Sales Manager.
So the lustful looks Vincent Guidry cast in her direction didn't faze her. It was the feeling of déjà vu creeping up her spine that made her run at breakneck speed away from the handsome former quarterback.
And she wouldn't have ever sought him out again. Not for herself. But there was someone else to consider…
So the lustful looks Vincent Guidry cast in her direction didn't faze her. It was the feeling of déjà vu creeping up her spine that made her run at breakneck speed away from the handsome former quarterback.
And she wouldn't have ever sought him out again. Not for herself. But there was someone else to consider…
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ReplyDeleteThanks Jojo and thanks for having me, Elodie!
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