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Got Til It's Gone by Shonell Bacon

July 15th 2008 22:01
Got Til It's Gone


GOT TIL IT’S GONE – DATE OF PUBLICATION: JULY 2008
(Women’s Fiction/Romance)

Rochelle is a beautiful sistah with a lot going for her: a great job, great family, great friends, and Will, her boyfriend that she adores more than anything. The problem? Lately, Will has been distant, spending more time at work and with his female friends’ problems than with her. When Will breaks one too many promises, Rochelle tells him off, goes to the club with her girlfriends, and attempts to forget her troubles with good friends, food, and dancing. When Will shows up while Rochelle’s in the arms of another man, the pair gets ready for their ultimate showdown. Will Rochelle be the victor in love? Or will Will learn that he doesn’t know what he Got Til It’s Gone?


EXCERPT

Rochelle turned back to the mirror. She couldn’t even remember what possessed her to cut off all her hair and get twisties. But a month ago, she went to her favorite beauty shop, From Naps 2 Glory, and told them to chop it...chop it down to two inches at the most...and twist it. Ever since, she had been sporting her new look, and much to her surprise, the men were still trying to get to her. With her short, funky ‘do, her caramel-kissed skin, 5’6” slim figure, perky breasts, sistah booty, runner’s calves, and her sweet disposition, it wasn’t hard to figure out why the men kept trying to get her number.

But she wasn’t interested in MEN...just Will. Will Jones. She had been dating that gorgeous piece of man for almost a year now, and was ready for the big C...and men know what that is ‘cause they go running every time they hear it. Will appeared to be the type of man sistahs complained were in short supply. He was good-looking, with his honey complexion, big brown eyes, and a smile that could light a thousand dark nights. He had a good job, loved his mother, and all his friends—mostly women, much to Rochelle’s chagrin—thought he was just the living end.

Rochelle was definitely thanking her lucky stars for meeting Will at the library of all places. They were both trying to reach for the last copy of Eric Jerome Dickey’s latest book, and Will, being the gentleman, let Rochelle take it. Since then, they had been each other’s constant companion, going to movies, restaurants, clubs, sitting at home watching videos, cooking dinner for each other—everything that couples did.

Recently, however, Will hadn’t been around. Almost a month to the day it had been since Rochelle had a decent amount of “couple” time with Will. Coincidently, that was about the time she chopped off her hair. Sure, Will’s excuses could be legit; after all, his job was becoming more demanding, and he had personal issues to deal with, but Rochelle’s thought always came back to, “What’s that gotta do with me?”

Rochelle snapped from her thoughts when Monica snuck up behind her and wrapped her arms around Rochelle’s waist. She smiled. She, Monica, and Audrey had been friends since the womb, having been born only about a week apart from one another. To look at them, you would have sworn they were triplets. They all had the same traits, minus Monica’s more voluptuous figure, and Audrey’s more diminutive figure, which placed Rochelle right between them figure wise, and oddly enough, personality wise, too. She wasn’t flamboyant like Monica or as quiet as Audrey.

“If it’s the last thing I do tonight,” Monica said, “I’m going to hook you up with a dude.”

“I already have a dude, thank you very much,” Rochelle said, slipping from Monica’s embrace and dropping down onto her queen-sized bed, beside Audrey. “His name is Will.”

“And where is he?” Monica asked. “I mean for real, girl. If my man had been giving me the cold shoulder for a month, he would be getting the cold shaft indefinitely.”

“It has been ridiculous, Ro.” Audrey sighed. “So, what was his excuse this time for not coming to the club with us?”

“He didn’t give one because he’s still coming.”

Monica laughed. “Girl, in about two seconds he’s going to be calling here, telling you another sob story...just watch.”

As if Monica had it timed, the phone rang.

“Watch” is all she said.

Rochelle stilled her anxiety long enough to reach over to her nightstand and pick up the cordless phone.

“Hello?” she answered.

“Hey, it’s me.” It was Will. Just the sound of his voice alerted Rochelle that he wasn’t coming, and instantly her defenses came up, irritation etched all over her face.


It’s obvious Will’s in the doghouse, but will Rochelle leave him there, or will the pair finally get down to the heart of the matter and strengthen their relationship?

This e-story by Shonell Bacon can be purchased via (Lady Leo Publishing)!
it’s only $1.95 – enjoy it as a guilty lunchtime pleasure.

Once you read it, go check her out and let her know what you think! She'll post your comments!

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Online Dating... Anyone?

May 12th 2007 18:10
Hi Folks,

Age is Just a Number
For those of you who don't know, I published my first book last September, entitled Age is Just a Number: Adventures in Online Dating which was based on my blog of the same name. I was doing a routine search last night and came across the review done by RAWSISTAZ and it received a 3.5 RAW Rating! Of course, that's not a 4 or a 5... but it's not a 1 either, so I'll take it... lol.

Anyway, I'm about to release my second book.. the how-to companion to Age is Just a Number, entitled, Love Quest: Looking for Love in Cyberspace on or around June 21st. I'd love it if you'd take a moment to give me your opinion about the cover samples I've posted on my Yahoo blog.

Thanks in advance for your invaluable assistance.

Peace,
Dee
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Is Spelling Important?

January 28th 2007 00:16
spelling
What will happen to Spelling Bee's?
All my life, I've been told about the importance of correctly spelt words. It would convey my level of intelligence. It would convey how much pride I put into my communication, after all a mind is a terrible thing to waste ... right?

Well today, after wading through numerous emails (AOL has been inadvertently censoring my time online for the past week or so), I came across the following post from one of my online groups:

fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too. Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.

i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt if you can raed tihs forwrad it.

So now... do we have to hide this bit of information from our kids? Or do we go on saying that spelling is important?

(Filed under: Things that make me go hmmmmm)
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Happy Martin Luther King Day!

January 15th 2007 15:21
On this day I encourage you to read and reflect on a speech written five months before I was born. It is a celebration of a milestone in a battle, but signals that the battle is not yet done … we’ve made some progress since then, but when the baton was passed on to our generation … what more have we done?

Have we run till our feet got sore? Have we stood up for injustices in our homes, community, churches or jobs? Or have we passed the baton on without even trying


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Happy New Year!

January 1st 2007 06:25
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You're Invited ...

By Whom: D.S. White
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Do You Let Your Parents See You Cry?

December 30th 2006 14:54
I hate to be a copy cat or anything, but after reading Mrs M's post Do You Let Your Children See You Cry? it jogged a thought or two about my sentiments on the subject. I know as a child, allowing people to see me cry was a huge weakness and only to be displayed for positive gain. You know, to incur feelings of guilt or invoke thoughts of brave little trooper. (But maybe that was just me?)

Anyway, this type of behavior carried on into my twenties, where I was happier than Pollyanna. No matter the situation, "they never saw me cry


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There's No Sexy in Christmas!

December 22nd 2006 23:15
December 19, 2005:

I like to think of myself as a bit avant garde, not as a stodgy forty-year-old. As for traditional, I’ve run far and fast from that word ever since I realized that it has become an excuse for some Christians to operate under law instead of grace


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What Limits You?

December 19th 2006 04:42
What can I say? How many start over in their forties? Despite the "it's-all-downhill-from-here" mindset perpetuated by the folks of yesteryear...I'm finding the forties to be a time of new beginnings, realizations of dreams and more.

I'm now dusting off my cobwebs, growing up, joining the adult world and beginning to feel at home in my skin. (Admittedly ... there's more of said skin than there was at twenty-one... but I daresay that applies to most folks


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What a Difference a Year Makes...

December 2nd 2006 02:06
The racing heartbeat has stilled, the frantic tapping of fingers striking keyboards has stilled all over the world. Husbands and wives are probably speaking again and single mothers and/or fathers once again have no reason to avoid their sometimes solitary duties.

To the confused ... I'm referring to the end of National Novel Writing Month. As much as I'd like to ring the chimes and triumphantly announce that I did it! Completed 50,000 words in thirty days ... alas, that is not the case. I completed all of about 4,000 words ... maybe and I have the nerve to not even feel guilty about it... LOL


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Recent Comments

Comment by dswhite
on BLOGGERS SUED FOR DEFAMATION

January 28th 2007 00:33
Hi Mrs. M,

Great reminder that with "great power comes great responsibility"

Keep up the great posts.

Peace,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on Hanging' With Mr. Cooper (and me)

January 17th 2007 16:56
LOL... I remember it well. The cooperisms. I remember thinking to myself... he is sooo stoooopid!

Comment by dswhite
on Tyra Banks is Fat

January 17th 2007 16:40
This was clearly a get hits gimmick and I must say by the response a pretty successful one.

However since I"m here I'll comment.

Tyra Banks is a healthy, beautiful black woman.

So the sun's in her eyes and she's not wearing makeup.

Do we all look our best 24/7?

Are folks running around behind you hoping to get just such an unflattering shot so that folks like you and I can comment as to the pros and cons?

Nope... they're not... are they?

I wonder why? Hmmmmmm. Think on that a bit Adrienne.

NEXT! ==>

Comment by dswhite
on Do You Let Your Parents See You Cry?

January 5th 2007 01:57
Hi Mrs. M.

So you feel my pain, where your dad is concerned. I'm glad to ehar that your mom is doing so well though.

I hope your New Year's was excellent!

Peace,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on shopping basket

December 31st 2006 13:22
Hi Adele,

Thanks for clearing up the color code for me!

Have a Happy New Year!

Peace,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on DO YOU LET YOUR CHILDREN SEE YOU CRY?

December 30th 2006 15:05
Hi again Mrs. M.

Here's the link to my post, Do You Let Your Parents See You Cry?

Thanks for the writing prompt.

Peace,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on Quote feature?

December 29th 2006 20:59
Ouch!

Ahmed... that response seemed to have a little bite to it... slightly softened by the ... however, since it also contains the answer I need... I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and simply say ... thanks.

Comment by dswhite
on DO YOU LET YOUR CHILDREN SEE YOU CRY?

December 29th 2006 16:42
Mrs. M,

It's all been said ably by Voices et al. In moderation you do your children a world of good showing them the "model" of how to express feelings in a healthy manner.

Great thought! Gives me an idea for my blog too... LOL.

The joy of reading!

Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

Peace,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on Quote feature?

December 29th 2006 16:36
Oh and how about allowing html? I wanted to post a nifty wreath with all the bells and whistles for Christmas on my blogs and couldn't for the life of me figure out how to accomplish that.

Thanks,
Dee

Comment by dswhite
on AdSense Accounts

December 29th 2006 16:32
Thanks for adding the adsense ID and Blogroll. I've noticed a spike in my adsense earnings already and I don't even post every day.

However, I've noticed that I can only add the blogroll to my dot com blog? Am I doing something wrong or is that how it is set up?

Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year!

Thanks,
Dee