Saturday, July 28, 2012

A Last Request




By Arlene Webb
   Once upon a time, a one-night stand stood for a single theatre performance, usually by a guest instead of an ongoing show.
   Now it means a sexual encounter in which none of the participants have any intention or expectation of a relationship. Most often the lovers haven’t known each other long and alcohol is involved. From teens to adults wishing to experiment, married with an itch but no desire to end the marriage, career-oriented and no time for a relationship, there are many reasons for a one-time, no-strings liaison. Unfortunately, statistics claim the walk of shame the next day hits women harder than men. I wonder why that is and if numbers will steadily change until men sneak out with the downcast gaze at the same rate women do, as women become less and less concerned with their reasons for regret.
   Regardless, what a set up for short stories. The word count shortened because the partners, drawn together by endless possibilities, are strangers with pretty much the same goal. The author can move right into the hot scenes and then tie the threads to bring on a happy ending.
   It’s amazing the imagination each DP author brings to this series, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it. My contribution released last month and if you haven’t read Last Request yet, I do hope you’ll click on the buy link.


Here’s opening page:


Dear Madame Evangeline,
As you can see by my attached application, I am an ideal candidate for your matching service. Unless you believe in ghosts (ha ha), it’ll be impossible for me to breach contract by attempting to find anyone who wishes to remain a stranger after a one-night stand.
This would surely be a risk-free set up for any potential date. Please consider leaving out details of my identity, as I fear opportunistic journalists/news reporters. With that in mind, I left the preferred height, weight, shape, race, personality, and so forth options blank. Clean with an XY chromosome is more than I deserve, and all this sinner would hope for.
If you’re wondering how one such as me could have the audacity to even contact you, well, what do I have to lose? I beg pardon for my crudeness, but seeing as electrocution is currently an acceptable form of execution in this sovereign state, I’ve fantasized for months about a bang the night prior to the roast.
I have the means to persuade the warden into allowing this rendezvous to happen. Authorities may agree just to avoid agitation between the anticipated media spectacle and me. There’s been much controversy concerning a woman in the electric chair for the first time in a decade, and the warden expects I’ll remain steadfast in my refusal to appeal or prolong the inevitable. With consideration of my right to exit this world sooner rather than later, I anticipate every home within a thousand mile radius will have their power off Saturday afternoon, two weeks from today.
I’ll be moved to the D ward shortly and unable to converse further with anyone but the chaplain and warden. Please consider this my last request.
Sincerely,
Prison number 24609
Joan Bennett

Buy Last Request HERE

I’d love to offer an e-copy of any of my DP releases to a commentator picked at random. Leave a comment and your email address!

Arlene

25 comments:

  1. This is certainly a one night stand with a difference. Already read it and I love it!!!

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  2. Last Request sounds really intriguing. Can't wait to read it. I think more and more women are not hanging their heads after a one night stand. With as much as we have going on, sometimes one night is all the free time we have and want to have a little fun without any repercussions.

    e.balinski(at)att(dot)net

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  3. I've really enjoyed all the 1NS books I've read. This one sounds fabulous! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! Off to share!

    sandywolters(dot)author(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. Last Request sounds really good! I haven't had a chance to read it yet but I look forward to it!

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  5. Oops! My email is elainesaynay@yahoo.com

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  6. Read it and loved it! I agree, this series has infinite possibilities, and the 1NS authors bring them to life so beautifully.

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  7. WOW!!! This is a new take...I can not wait to read it. Marie Lisk melisk1966@yahoo.com

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  8. Thanks for the comments and support!!

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  9. Fantastic opening page! Congratulations on the release. :)

    Marika
    maw1725@gmail.com

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  10. Unexpected and intriguing. I love the idea! I'll grab it on my Kindle soon. Sound like a fun read!

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  11. Oh wow, thats different. I love the 1NS but sometimes you kinda get tried of the the same ole story. This sounds great and I love that it's going to so different. I can't wait to read it!

    chamblinh@gmail.com

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  12. Ok, I want to know how Madame Eve deals with A Last Request! This is am interesting idea for a 1NS.

    suz2(at)cox(dot)net

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  13. This sounds like an interesting story. I'm a HEA kind of girl so even if this story line is different I'm pulling for an HEA. lol.
    lorimeehan1@aol.com

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    1. Sorry for the double comments. My phone sometimes does funny things.

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  14. Sounds like s good story. I'm pulling for a HEA.

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    1. Reading, writing it's a passion and I've never been tempted to write anything without a HEA. Thank you for commenting!

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  15. WOW!! What a great premise and awesome way to grab my attention. I love the idea of this story.
    Mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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  16. Wow this sounds great, I have to read it!!! thank you for the opportunity win it ..<3 elizabethkeckler@yahoo.com

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  17. Nice job, definitely unique and now I want to know what will happen!!!

    Kudos

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  18. I certainly wasn't expecting that!! Sounds like an interesting read :)

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  19. Now this sounds like a different take on a one night stand, it sounds interesting too. Good luck with it!

    Bea BeasBookNook AT gmail DOT com

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  20. Hi Valerie,
    thank you for the chance at such a great giveaway. i love the cover and the book sounds wonderful. i think it would be fascinating to be able to spend a few hours reading about how you saw this.

    tammy ramey
    trvlagnt1t@yahoo.com

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  21. Sandy...your name came up as a winner!!! I hope you enjoy the story and I want to thank everyone for the comments and support.

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  22. WOOT! I'M A WINNER! I'M A WINNER! HAPPY DANCE! HAPPY DANCE!

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