June 2020 – CleanWIP Magazine

#CleanWIP Articles

Shallow

Earl Chinnici June 30, 2020 #CleanWIP shallow

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Shallow. [More info]

Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, June 30: SHALLOW pic.twitter.com/wRPEQ4QyZF
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 30, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: The full moon guided them.
Clint urged Bowie across a shallow creek leading to a meadow surrounded by hills. Emily refrained from asking questions.
“Close your eyes,” Clint said. “I want to surprise you. I guarantee this will take your breath away.”
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 30, 2020

#CleanWIP (theme SHALLOW)
Tears burned his eyes. This was no life.
His breathing grew shallow and frantic. A whimper escaped, and he clamped his lips shut. At least he could still control them!
— Katy Huth Jones (@KatyHuthJones) June 30, 2020

CleanWIP Magazine is sneaking a peek inside a recently released historical romance by Scott R. Rezer, The Haberdasher’s Wife…
“Josefa, please, go and get some air. Take a walk to clear your mind,” Michelina said.
Josefa glanced toward her sleeping mother. Her chest rose with a shallow breath. “I… I don’t want to leave Mother alone. Not now; not with her so close to the end.”

He eyed the #shallow hole. Freshly dug. With all the grass, nearly missed it. It was an odd size. And just large enough for someone to break an ankle on. Scanning the ground in front of him. He spotted an identical hole. He wondered what or who put them in the trail. #CleanWIP
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 30, 2020

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Deep

Earl Chinnici June 29, 2020 #CleanWIP deep

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Deep. [More info]

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Monday, June 29 is DEEP. pic.twitter.com/T6m152NJrg
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 29, 2020

Wiping his eyes on his sleeve, he tried to feel different. He tried to detect anything other than the frightening echoing emptiness inside. What had it been like, four years ago, to know that he wasn’t alone? To feel it, deep down, and know he had purpose? #CleanWIP
Deep
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) June 29, 2020

“Can you do something for me” Dima asked.

“Why would I do that for” Inessa Jo replied. Trudging to the kitchen for something warm to wake her up.

“Because deep down inside you secretly love me.”

“Oh really, is that so?”

“Uha.”

“No, I’m still not doing it.” #CleanWIP
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 29, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: Emily took a deep breath and strained to hear the conversation between the dentist and Mrs. Payne.
“I guess you heard about my sham of a wedding,” Clemons croaked.
If this was his normal voice, Mrs. Payne was right. He did sound like a sick bullfrog.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 29, 2020

#cleanwip SWEETHEARTS NEW – A mix of fear and anger roiled up in her, but she took a deep breath which calmed her enough to be rational again. The crew made a mistake, that’s all. One or the other of us is in the wrong place. #sweetromance #readingcommunity #comingsoon
— Rachel A. Andersen (@AndersenRachel) June 29, 2020

He came to the curved edge of the dome. He peered into the sea, watching the fish in the deeper part of the reef that bordered his home. Some, like him, were poking around to find food. Others were doing something he could not. They were playing. #CleanWIP (deep) #fantasy
— D. Art and Kay McKinney (@dartkaymckinney) June 29, 2020

Twisted Poets
by CleanWIP Magazine

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Inspire

Earl Chinnici June 28, 2020 #CleanWIP inspire

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Inspire. [More info]

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

tl; dr: Authors who join in #CleanWIP are truly inspirational. And, incidentally, the #CleanWIP theme for Sunday, June 28, 2020 is INSPIRE.
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THANK YOU! https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/n6ibHqP9tB
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 28, 2020

The parrot smelled the coffee and quickly landed at Gimpys’ feet for its morning treat. Gimpy decided to go for a run. Inspired by Nicky, he could still see her elegant stride as she ran on the beach. He stretched to loosen up. The old bird squawked like it was funny. #CleanWip
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) June 28, 2020

#CleanWIP (theme INSPIRE)
He couldn’t afford to lose control now. What would his father want to know first? “Is the Keep secured?”
“Aye, Sire.” Kieran smiled grimly. “The people found their courage. Your father inspired them, even in his final moments.”
— Katy Huth Jones (@KatyHuthJones) June 28, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: “Encourage Landon to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor,” Emily said. The separation would be a good test to see if their love is real, or mere infatuation.”
“Love?” Clint growled. “What do those kids know about the responsibilities that go with it?
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 29, 2020

Katherine took a deep breath, proud her voice only quivered once. “Yes. If it prevents a war, I’ll do it.”
“Your courage is inspiring,” King Phillip said. “May we all take a part of it with us. Maledonia will be here by morning.”#CleanWIP Theme: Inspire
— Amy Klaus (@AmyKlaus6) June 29, 2020

#CleanWIP Articles

Relaxed Friday 38

Earl Chinnici June 26, 2020 #CleanWIP Friday

It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.

Photo by Frank Winkler

There’s no #CleanWIP theme on Fridays, but we still publish a fun collaboration. Use the hashtag to share relevant news, interesting teases from a WIP or published work (purchase links encouraged on Fridays), or something else our readers might love. [https://t.co/iCuPzhtLNK] pic.twitter.com/jeA1Lsy1Mm
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 26, 2020

Did you read this #newrelease yet? Marissa and Declan are in the sequel, and it's getting so fun!
“I thought we were supposed to do the fighting.”
“They are on our honeymoon. Only fair they take our first fight." #cleanwip #sweetromance #KindleUnlimited https://t.co/41Oszo8ZfO
— Rachel A. Andersen (@AndersenRachel) June 26, 2020

#CleanWIP Articles

Forget

Earl Chinnici June 25, 2020 #CleanWIP forget forgot

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Forget. [More info]

Photo by Sonja Ittenbach

Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Thursday, June 25: FORGET pic.twitter.com/k1gegnTSGR
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 25, 2020

“The minute you have that baby in your arms, you forget everything you went through to bring it into the world. It’s like magic.”

“I can’t wait to find out,” said Olivia. “Although it’s probably best to get the husband thing locked down first.” #cleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) June 25, 2020

#CleanWIP
Her younger son Arthur, who was five and a well-mannered boy, pushed past her and stared up at Tristam, still riding on Bennet’s shoulders. He bowed and then forgot everyone except Tristam.
“Hello, Tris! Will you play knights with me?”
— Katy Huth Jones (@KatyHuthJones) June 25, 2020

“You forgot.” He said. “Everyone else is already up and waiting on you.”

“The surprise.”

“Yes, now come on.” He scooped her up, blankets and all. He half carried and half drugged her out of her room.

“I’m still in my PJ’s.”

“No one is going to care.”#CleanWIP
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 25, 2020

#CleanWIP Articles

Introduce

Earl Chinnici June 24, 2020 #CleanWIP introduce

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Introduce. [More info]

The #CleanWIP theme for Wednesday, June 24, 2020 is INTRODUCE.
In addition to relevant lines from a *clean* WIP, we’re encouraging authors who market their works in this way to use #CleanWIP to introduce themselves or a favorite character to our readers. (Links encouraged.) pic.twitter.com/PBykbhdpbh
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 23, 2020

The battle lay in a messy line, the clash of men an ever shifting horizon of death. #vss365 #cleanWIP
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 24, 2020

#cleanwip I’m going to #introduce myself to start. When I was a little girl, I had a #dream to be a #singer #author #teacher and #mom. So far, I’ve been able to be three of those things. Anyone want to guess which one I’m still waiting on? 😉
— Rachel A. Andersen (@AndersenRachel) June 24, 2020

@cleanwip Informal introductions:
“Later, Doc.” She grimaced back at his scowl. “What? It’s not like I know your name.”
He grudgingly said, “Grant.”
“Harmony.”
“Yes, I heard.”
“So you did.” Pivoting, Harmony opened her car door. “Welcome to Cadmia, Grant.” #WIP
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) June 25, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: She didn’t trust him. Clint couldn’t fault her. She was a pretty, young woman and he was a stranger. She must have thought him trustworthy or she wouldn’t have accepted a ride. But, she had also ignored his suggestion that they introduce themselves.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 24, 2020

#CleanWIP “Papa, what is that?” The boy pointed to the silver tube.
Kieran grimaced, having planned to introduce the concept to Bennet more gently. “Sommat tae help Bennet, me lad.
I may have need o’ your Healing gift.”
— Katy Huth Jones (@KatyHuthJones) June 24, 2020

“Easy there.”

“Don’t walk so close to doors then.”

“I was trying to avoid bumping into your brother.”

“That’s my cousin, Ivan.” she said. “Vanya, this is Torian my current guest.”

“Cousin? He looks just like Nikolai.”

“Indeed.”#CleanWIP (Theme: Introduce)
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 24, 2020

Can’t forget to #introduce Liam in my #cleanwip posts!
“What are you doing here?”
That voice grated in her nerves the moment she heard it…her brain reeled so much from finding a shirtless intruder in her suite she found it difficult to figure out why. https://t.co/U6R86QcEAl
— Rachel A. Andersen (@AndersenRachel) June 24, 2020

#CleanWIP Articles

Thorn

Earl Chinnici June 23, 2020 #CleanWIP thorn

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Thorn. [More info]

Photo by Christopher Willey

Use #CleanWIP with lines from a WIP and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article. The #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, June 23 is THORN.
(We realize THORN might be rather uncommon so examples of a “thorn in one’s side” are encouraged too.) pic.twitter.com/88jEwOEw21
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 23, 2020

“You must act with Shizen—without pretense. The audience must forget you are acting. They must feel the dirt itching at the farmer’s neck and rough woven cloth sticking to his sweating back. You cannot do this if…”

I spun as white flashed.#cleanWIP #vss365
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 23, 2020

#CleanWIP (theme THORN) Dougal at last reached the opening, screened from casual view by thick thorny brush. He sidled past the offensive plants until he could peer around a cluster of boulders. No pursuit, at least not yet.
— Katy Huth Jones (@KatyHuthJones) June 23, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: Alissia had false notions about her and Clint. Why did he despise mail-order brides?
Curiosity got the best of Emily. “I get the feeling mail-order brides are a thorn in your brother’s flesh. Can you tell me why?
Alissia’s eyes dulled. “Ma was one.”
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 23, 2020

At Least My Books Are Clean Hoodie
by CleanWIP

#CleanWIP Articles

Business

Earl Chinnici June 22, 2020 #CleanWIP business

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Business. [More info]

Photo by Bárbara Cascão

tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Monday, June 22: BUSINESS
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find authors who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/SwE9pRgUvU
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 22, 2020

“I just don’t think running a business is my thing.”

Raul rubbed the stubble on his chin. “Well, what is your thing?”

Julio shrugged. “I don’t know yet.”

“You’re getting a little old to not know.”

Julio laughed. “You sound like my dad.”

“Ay, no. Heaven forbid!” #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) June 22, 2020

Marissa schooled her features into a look that said she meant business. “Cruises to Alaska are seasonal. The best they could do was transfer our reservations into someone else’s name.”
“I don’t understand that. Didn’t you get travel insurance?”#cleanwip #amwriting #sweetromance
— Rachel A. Andersen (@AndersenRachel) June 22, 2020

“I’m very sorry,” said June. “But this is not the kind of thing we do. It’s dishonest.”

Julio looked at her in confusion. “But you’re secret matchmakers. Your whole business is dishonest.”

“That’s different,” Ellie said. #CleanWIP #cleanindiereads #amwriting
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) June 22, 2020

Just submitted Mage Saga 4 (ebook) for pre-order! Should be up on Amazon soon, with paperbook pre-order to follow shortly. Book 2 is still available for #free through tonight as well!#selfpublishing #fantasy #books https://t.co/ZthucGXyob
— D. Art and Kay McKinney (@dartkaymckinney) June 22, 2020

#CleanWIP #amWriting ~ After school, I’d usually help out around the shop. Lisa taught me the business side of running an auto repair shop and Dave taught me to get my hands dirty. Once I proved myself, I formally asked for a job.
— Earl Chinnici (@earlshelpdesk) June 22, 2020

#CleanWIP Articles

Pause

Earl Chinnici June 21, 2020 #CleanWIP pause

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Pause. [More info]

Photo by Susanne Stöckli

Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Sunday, June 21, 2020 is PAUSE.
🙂 PAUSE 🙂 #PauseForDad pic.twitter.com/vGN4LYcrVK
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 21, 2020

Shoga paused. “They said it could fly? How? It doesn’t have any wings.”

“It utilizes a spinning column to generate a pinpoint thrust, resulting in vertical lift.”

Shoga raised an eyebrow at Inno.

“It blows lots of air downward.”

“Oh, of course.” #CleanWIP (pause)
— D. Art and Kay McKinney (@dartkaymckinney) June 22, 2020

Gimpy stared at the white sand and the crystal blue waters in the Gulf. He had to hit the water. The sting of saltwater in his eyes gave him pause, and then a wave knocked him down; that got his attention. The ocean made him come alive, and yet, made him feel small. #CleanWip
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) June 21, 2020

A loud crackling sound echoed through the kitchen. Inessa Jo paused and listened to the sound for a moment. Her heart rate quickened. Tension seized her spine. As quick as it had started. It stopped. Taking the power with it. The house went dark. #CleanWIP
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 21, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: Adella gave Emily a sly grin at the slip of his given name. “I suppose Alissia has started back to school. That leaves you and Clint alone, to care for Vera.”
Adella’s pause on “alone” was not lost on Emily. The woman’s insinuations infuriated her.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 22, 2020

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Relaxed Friday 37

Earl Chinnici June 19, 2020 #CleanWIP Friday

It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.

Photo by Mona El Falaky

~ a fun excerpt from author Jessica Marie Holt ~
“I have a girlfriend,” Julio blurted out. He groaned internally. So much for letting Olivia off the hook.
His mother stood up so fast her chair fell over. Lela came and picked it up. Then she looked at all of them, her eyes glinting with curiosity.
“Que pasa aqui?” she said.
Julio’s mother translated the news. Lela’s eyes opened wide and round. She clutched one hand to her chest, while the other hovered in the air as though she was casting a spell. Then she closed her eyes and began murmuring thanks and praises to her dear Lord and Savior for allowing her to live to see this blessed day.
Then she opened one eye and fixed it on Julio. “Es rubia?”
“Si, Lela. She’s blonde. Es rubia.”
Lela clutched her chest again and sat down heavily in the chair Julio’s mother had vacated.

There’s no #CleanWIP theme on Fridays, but we still publish a fun collaboration. Use the hashtag to share relevant news, interesting teases from a WIP or published work (purchase links encouraged on Fridays), or something else our readers might love. [https://t.co/iCuPzhtLNK] pic.twitter.com/fWmbyObBx3
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 19, 2020

Quitting cigarettes doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Congratulations to those who are quitting. ~ One Small Scrap ~ https://t.co/R2pXyZVYPR via @CleanWIP
— Earl Chinnici (@earlshelpdesk) November 21, 2019

#sneakpeek #CleanWIP #celebrate #sweetromance

What on earth would have possessed Marissa to think that Cassie should have a fling with Liam Harris? The man repulsed her on every level.
Well, not every level. If he didn’t open his mouth, she could enjoy just looking at him.
— Rachel A. Andersen (@AndersenRachel) June 19, 2020

Half-Price Bride: Up for PreOrder. What’s a girl to do when she arrives as a mail-order bride and finds her groom at the altar exchanging vows with another? https://t.co/XM68UM4qsJ pic.twitter.com/lxIzlkTOpq
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 19, 2020

I just finished reading Joy’s Sorrow by @KatyHuthJones. Beautiful tale showing the real joys and trials of life on the intimate level of family and the broad scale of a nation. Not a happily ever after, but a truly joyful story.https://t.co/vzSnfnBQRo
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 17, 2020

#amwriting #author #firstlines https://t.co/SnxDsQJH20
— Rob Bignell, Editor (@InventingRealit) June 19, 2020

#CleanWIP Articles

Reset

Earl Chinnici June 18, 2020 #CleanWIP reset

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Reset. [More info]

tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Thursday, June 18: RESET
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find authors who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/9AfSfShavA
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 18, 2020

Oily gunk clung to his jeans and stained his hands. The scent of motor oil took over the space to the point that he could taste it. Piece by piece he helped Nik fix the engine. In silence they worked. Checking over each metal part as they replaced them.#CleanWIP (Theme: Reset)
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 18, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: Emily laid her mother’s three slightly worn dresses in the trunk. She’d altered them to fit and brought them up to fashion. She was grateful for the treadle sewing machine. If money hadn’t been scarce, she’d have made clothes for both Roy and Louise.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 18, 2020

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SWEETHEARTS OLD is a story about hope, healing, and second chances! ❤️ #newreleases #cr4u… https://t.co/PDH2rWnF5O
— Rachel A. Andersen (@AndersenRachel) June 18, 2020

Takumi set the mask on the mat beside him. “If you only saw the mask in the downward tilt would you ever believe me if I told you she was happy?”

“I don't think so.”

“You would trust your own eyes more than me?”

“I don't know if I even trust my own eyes.”#cleanWIP #vss365
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 19, 2020

Geniuses Who Feign Ignorance Trucker Hat
by CleanWIP

#CleanWIP Articles

Set

Earl Chinnici June 17, 2020 #CleanWIP set

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Set. [More info]

Photo by Karolina Grabowska

Use #CleanWIP with lines from a WIP and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaboration for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Wednesday, June 17 is SET.
(We'd also love to hear about family-friendly box sets.) pic.twitter.com/AgXVUO6909
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 17, 2020

Wrinkling her nose, June took out the final lasagna–a sad, flaccid vegetable concoction Ellie had made that really wasn’t worthy to be carried by June’s pretty floral oven mitts. She sighed and set it on the stove, as well. #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) June 17, 2020

#CleanWIP (theme SET)
The flowery language of the hard-to-read script was giving Dolan a headache. He leaned back in his chair and rubbed his temples.
“Do ye need to set it aside, Sire? I’d hate for this important document to cause one or both o’ us to expire from boredom.”
— Katy Huth Jones (@KatyHuthJones) June 17, 2020

#CleanWIP Articles

Fill

Earl Chinnici June 16, 2020 #CleanWIP fill

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Fill. [More info]

Photo by Dimitris Vetsikas

Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, June 16, 2020 is FILL. pic.twitter.com/sd3rt7uQZA
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 16, 2020

#CleanWIP (theme FILL)
“You will never be old.” She leaned against his shoulder, and he put his arm around her. “Your heart will ever be young.”
“‘Tis because you and our bairns fill my heart to bursting.” He kissed her head.
— Katy Huth Jones (@KatyHuthJones) June 16, 2020

I held the mask as he #filled the crack with liquid gold. It flowed into the ugly gash, crossing white skin and red lips, underlying dark rimmed eyes. #cleanWIP #vss365
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 17, 2020

“So, how much did Julio pay you to go out with him?”
Olivia froze, her heart pounding.
“Oye, Tio, que te pasa?” said Julio with a pained expression.
Raul’s big, booming laugh filled up the room. “I’m sorry, Olivia. I just like to mess with my nephew. He deserves it.” #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) June 16, 2020

Singing mixed with the smell of something savory cooking filled the room. Torian stood from the table, did a quick stretch. The empty hollow in his stomach reminded him that he had not eaten since breakfast. He checked his watch. Ten minutes until six. #CleanWIP
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 16, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: “Will you fill this order, Mrs. Payne? I’m on a crutch, and I want to have it read when Mr. McCall returns. And add a sack of flour to Mr. McCall’s account. Mrs. Reilly asked us to pick one up.”
“That’s the only way she’ll get it,” Mrs. Payne groused.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 16, 2020

#CleanWIP Articles

Move

Earl Chinnici June 15, 2020 #CleanWIP move

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Move. [More info]

Photo by Peggy Choucair

tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Monday, June 15: MOVE
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find authors who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/hLsmDhFaG3
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 15, 2020

Rejoice with me! I have a new book baby! I’m SO thankful the words are flowing again!!! 🥰💖😊https://t.co/1yRJP1Qeem #CleanIndieReads #amwritingfantasy pic.twitter.com/NqKrgTnNbp
— Katy Huth Jones (@KatyHuthJones) June 15, 2020

A carved lion mask snarled. His nose wrinkled and his teeth overlapping the edges of his hungry grin. Red covered his skin while carved golden swirls curved along his jaw and over his eyes.
Each line vibrated with frozen movement. #cleanWIP (move) #vss365
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 16, 2020

#CleanWIP (theme MOVE)
“We could build a place o’ our own near the Keep, or live in the Highlands, or move wherever we had a wish to.” Kieran shifted Fiona and lifted her over his head, to her delight. “Och, lass, ye are getting too big for me tae swing ye about.”
— Katy Huth Jones (@KatyHuthJones) June 15, 2020

There she was. Tucked into her usual spot. The #carrel covered with books. Intently she poured over the pages. Absent mindedly taking notes. Standing to #move toward her. To introduce himself. Their eyes locked. She smiled. He nodded. Gathered his stuff.And left #vss365 #CleanWIP
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 15, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: Wolf whistles from unkempt men outside the saloon, pierced the air as their wagon passed. Some spat tobacco and leered at Emily.
The cowboy slapped the reins to get the horses moving faster. “Don’t pay them any mind. They get rowdy this time of day.”
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 15, 2020

#CleanWIP theme: MOVE:
I began shaking uncontrollably as the awareness of my surroundings returned.
Moments later we were joined by several station officials. One offered his hand to me as he said, “Ms. Foster, I’m Scott Atkinson, the station manager. Please come with me.”
— Earl Chinnici (@earlshelpdesk) June 15, 2020

#CleanWIP Articles

Lift

Earl Chinnici June 14, 2020 #CleanWIP lift

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Lift. [More info]

Lift off! — STS064-S-051 (9 Sept. 1994) — With a crew of six NASA astronauts aboard, the space shuttle Discovery heads for its nineteenth Earth-orbital mission. Launch was delayed because of weather, but all systems were “go,” and the spacecraft left the launch pad at 6:23 p.m. (EDT) on Sept. 9, 1994. Onboard were astronauts Richard N. Richards, L. Blaine Hammond, Carl J. Meade, Mark C. Lee, Susan J. Helms and Jerry M. Linenger. Photo courtesy of NASA

Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Sunday, June 14, 2020 is LIFT. pic.twitter.com/XeyB7ABGnZ
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 14, 2020

As Gimpy walked in, he moved slowly. Close to camp, he spotted a bird. A parrot, like in the flashy brochure inviting you to the islands, but this old bird didn’t have the perfect colors. It’d never make the cut, but it didn’t matter, it gave his spirit a lift. #SunWip #CleanWip
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) June 14, 2020

#CleanWIP (theme LIFT)
More tears spilled over, and Bennet couldn’t even lift his hand to wipe them. He could never be a husband to Joy again. He was as good as dead.
— Katy Huth Jones (@KatyHuthJones) June 14, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: Using the crutch, Emily kept up. When they reached the wagon, Clint set the basket in the back and lifted her to the wagon seat. His fingers almost met around her tiny waist. Did she eat enough? Last night, she’d devoured supper like a starving dog.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 14, 2020

“You guys are like teenagers,” said Julio. “Aren’t you supposed to be tired of each other by now?”

His father’s eyebrows lifted. “Tired of someone this beautiful?”

Julio’s mother giggled. Julio ducked quickly into the living room just as his parents began kissing. #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) June 14, 2020

Ichia #lifted her face and looked into mine. A flicker sparked in her soft sad eyes. “I'll know when you are free of the curse. You'll feel different. When that happens, then I will trust you."#cleanWIP #vss365
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 16, 2020

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Relaxed Friday 36

Earl Chinnici June 12, 2020 #CleanWIP Friday

It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.

Photo by Pascal Laurent

There’s no #CleanWIP theme on Fridays, but we still publish a fun collaboration. Use the hashtag to share relevant news, interesting teases from a WIP or published work (purchase links encouraged on Fridays), or something else our readers might love. [https://t.co/iCuPzhtLNK] pic.twitter.com/OfcvsKzzHB
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 12, 2020

Hey all!

I still have UK #audible promo codes for the Odriel’s Heirs #audiobook if anyone’s interested.

Think of it as a mix tween Sabriel & #AvatarTheLastAirbender.
🔥🧟🔥

If you want 9.5 #free hrs of epic #fantasy—just let me know!#freebie #audiobooks #yafantasy #freestuff pic.twitter.com/SS6lUcmoAx
— Hayley Reese Chow (@HayleyReeseChow) June 12, 2020

Brand new from Kylie Key!
My High School Billionaire Boyfriend#writingcommunity #KindleUnlimited
Can a rich boy and a poor girl find love
Or are their worlds too far apart…https://t.co/SDAdoUBXBx
— Kylie Key – Sweet YA Author (@kykeywrites) May 29, 2020

#bookmarketing #authormarketingtips #author https://t.co/iC7qxjGvo1
— Rob Bignell, Editor (@InventingRealit) June 12, 2020

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Always

Earl Chinnici June 11, 2020 #CleanWIP always

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Always. [More info]

Photo by S. Hermann & F. Richter

tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Thursday, June 11: ALWAYS
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find authors who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/c1fN8Zlq9E
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 11, 2020

#CleanWIP Patrick pulled out his pocket watch for the third time. The stage was always late. If his bride was half what he’d asked for, she’d be an answer to prayer. He needed a calm, serious woman to keep an orderly house, cook delicious meals, and care for three-year old Abby.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 11, 2020

Anybody else always seem to stay up too late because the house is just SO PEACEFUL when everyone else is asleep??#momlife #tired #worthit
— Jessie Mattis (@JessieMattis) June 11, 2020

One of his favorite things to do was go out to clubs. Not to pick up women, as everyone assumed. And not to jump up and down like an idiot to weird techno music, like a lot of his friends. To dance. To find that magic again. He had always been unsuccessful–until now. #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) June 11, 2020

The writing life will always be a combination of magical carriages and smashed up pumpkins.#thursdayvibes #WritingCommunity pic.twitter.com/UfRzCAYyhc
— Claudia Oltean (@claudia_oltean) June 11, 2020

~ We lost the illusion of security we had always known, but we refuse to succumb to the anguish and the nightmares. There’s no time for it. We have lives to live—and a story to tell. ~ #CleanWIP #WIP
— Earl Chinnici (@earlshelpdesk) June 12, 2020

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Walk

Earl Chinnici June 10, 2020 #CleanWIP walk

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Walk. [More info]

Photo by Sasin Tipchai

Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Wednesday, June 10 is WALK. pic.twitter.com/Z4T3AP24md
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 10, 2020

Inessa Jo took a deep breath, perhaps it was a sign that the guest apartment was rented out the same day that she quit her job. Perhaps it was Gods way of looking out for her, telling her that she had made the right move with walking away from a well payed position. #CleanWIP
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 10, 2020

Wind whispered over the new snow, only marred by the star prints of bird tracks ahead and the double lines of my sandal prints behind. It was only a day’s #walk to the silk-maker. I knew the way.
That was not the path I followed.#cleanWIP #vss365
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 10, 2020

#CleanWIP

Alice's fingers curled around the knife hidden in her pocket as she #walked behind Selena. A group of royal guards passed through the corridor. What was she thinking? She was just one young woman fighting for freedom in the most powerful empire in the world.
— Amy Klaus (@AmyKlaus6) June 10, 2020

Release day 🙂 https://t.co/uGbmc6gMtE pic.twitter.com/8mCfQCYSwZ
— Hannah King (@hannahkingbooks) June 10, 2020

"The extended sigil network in that region is fairly strong, She is there.”

“Oh great! Her body is really far under the water.”

“I am ever so slightly more concerned about that fact that she is walking around under the water.”
#CleanWIP (walk) #amwritingfantasy
— D. Art and Kay McKinney (@dartkaymckinney) June 10, 2020

#CleanWIP ~ I listened but heard nothing. Spirits completely deflated now, I continued to speak aloud, albeit softly, to no one. “I hate when you walk out and slam the door while I’m talking to you. Maybe someday you’ll realize I’m only trying to help. Maybe someday you’ll…
— Earl Chinnici (@earlshelpdesk) June 10, 2020

Take a Walk on the Beach by Shannon L Mokry https://t.co/eAEmiB13e7 via @amazon #earlyreader #beachbook #kidlit #easyreader #picturebook #hsblogger #indiechildrensbook #SummerReading
— Shannon L. Mokry (@ShannonMokry) June 10, 2020

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Other

Earl Chinnici June 9, 2020 #CleanWIP other

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Other. [More info]

Featured photo courtesy of Pixabay: photographer unknown

Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in today’s https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaborative article for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, June 9, 2030 is OTHER. pic.twitter.com/MhD0Gtvwsi
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 9, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: She wouldn’t have answered the ad if there was any other way out of her dilemma. Louise made it clear Emily was to get out after graduation. Since, the nagging had increased.
“It’s high time we did somethin’” Louise’s voice blasted through the screen.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 9, 2020

Whispering voices flowed around me, indistinct as the wind. I swallowed the last icy fire. A voice un-twined from the #others. “Remember your worth, my sacred poetry.”#cleanWIP
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 9, 2020

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Imagine

Earl Chinnici June 8, 2020 #CleanWIP imagine

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Imagine. [More info]

Photo by Syaibatul Hamdi

tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Monday, June 8: IMAGINE
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find authors who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/UVdYXIDPLb
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 8, 2020

Timothy had not thought about William all day, and the realization left him feeling oddly empty. William relied on him, as all characters did, to give him life—but Timothy had been too busy chasing thalers to spare a thought for imaginary orphan children. #CleanWIP
Imagine
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) June 8, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: Mrs. Payne wagged a finger. “Why Ollie placed an ad, I can’t understand. With the money his family has, he could have his pick of any young lady in Abilene. I can’t imagine why any girl wouldn’t want to marry a dentist.”
Emily coughed to cover a laugh.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 9, 2020

“They’ll love you. You’re exactly what they imagine for me.”
“But I’m not what you imagine for yourself.”
Julio’s face felt hot. He squirmed in his seat. “Well, not exactly.”
She nodded and took another sip of her Sprite. “Don’t worry, you’re not my type either.” #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) June 8, 2020

Book one in my Unsung Legacies series is FREE from now through June 10th! Grab your copy while you can. I hope you guys fall in love with Jesse and Grace like I did. 🥰 https://t.co/5SSPh3hjwv #CleanWIP #cleanindiereads #HistoricalFiction #freebooks
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) June 8, 2020

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Just

Earl Chinnici June 7, 2020 #CleanWIP just

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Just. [More info]

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Use #CleanWIP with on-theme lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaboration for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Sunday, June 7, 2020 is JUST. pic.twitter.com/OphuOCD2Te
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 7, 2020

“Is this Bumble Bee Haven?”

“Da, it is.” She said with a bit of an accent he couldn’t quite place.

“I’m looking for Jo Ellingson, do you know where I can find him?”

“You’re looking at her.”

“Oh, I’m sorry, I #just assumed…”

“Don’t worry I’m used to it.”#CleanWIP
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 7, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: Pot lids banged. Louise was displaying her temper. “I never said that! But there’s got to be a way to get your sister out of here. If she just had a job to pay for her upkeep… Em’ly’s been graduated three months, and what’s she got to show for it?”
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 7, 2020

Out to sea, Gimpy picked up a dolphin escort, seven of them, and they were wide open and graceful. As he approached the island, he slowed to an idle, and #just took in the beauty of the place. Easing the boat into the cove, he tied up at the dock. He felt at home. #CleanWip
— John Wilde (@WriterJohnWilde) June 7, 2020

Ichia knelt by the fire, humming, as she embroidered a little silk kimono, #just the right size for a baby. A white crane stood under a pine, near a pool. She had half finished a green turtle. Both symbols of long life. Life that neither of my brothers had had.#cleanWIP #vss365
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 9, 2020

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Earl Chinnici June 5, 2020 #CleanWIP Friday

It’s Friday! Here’s the scoop on #CleanWIP Relaxed Fridays.

Photo by Sven Lachmann

There’s no #CleanWIP theme on Fridays, but we still publish a fun collaboration. Use the hashtag to share relevant news, interesting teases from a WIP or published work (purchase links encouraged on Fridays), or something else our readers might love. [https://t.co/iCuPzhtLNK] pic.twitter.com/IhZAHr7Tga
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 5, 2020

Coming soon! Next Wednesday! #excited #comingsoon #writerscommunity #selfpublishing pic.twitter.com/FnvOYzNgy9
— Hannah King (@hannahkingbooks) June 4, 2020

#CoverReveal

DEN follows Danny as he attempts to uncover a string of mysterious deaths at his school. Will he find a killer or be next on the hit list?

Graphics:@byMorganWright
Ebook:https://t.co/dMAy8luQjH
Paperback:https://t.co/8M6GCPxwQN #indieapril #readingcommunity pic.twitter.com/ksnOca6vxt
— Hope Bolinger – PRE-ORDER DEN! (@HopeBolinger) April 28, 2020

I pray about everything: from my weight, to breakouts, to plumbing needs around my flat, my weekly budget, to songs to sing during worship. I even confess when I am jealous or angry or afraid…it’s the only way I know how to live because it’s the only way that has worked for me.
— Cathy (@CathyisWinning) June 4, 2020

“The LORD is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise him…
The LORD is a warrior;
the LORD is his name.”

Exodus 15:2a, 3#AwesomeGod #VerseOfTheDay #Victory #Praise
— Caitlin M. Smith (@caitsmithwriter) June 5, 2020

My book BEAUTIFUL BEAST will be published Monday, June 8 and I was wondering if there are other #indieauthors who are releasing their book this summer? Please comment with a link! 😊#amwriting #selfpublish #authors #publish https://t.co/ErDYlNVvEx pic.twitter.com/oVNnyidqi9
— Emma Joy Hill (@emmajoyhill20) June 5, 2020

Love is patient,
love is kind.
It does not envy,
it does not boast,
it is not proud.
It is not rude,
it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth.
— Meghan E. White (@meghan_e_white) June 5, 2020

Friends, don’t be afraid to talk about happy things, even though the world is crazy and talking about anything else seems irresponsible right now. I don’t mean to minimize what’s going on, but even in the darkness there’s hope. It isn’t healthy to dwell only on what’s wrong.
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) June 5, 2020

Whether [the local diner] intended the atmosphere to extend to “vintage odors” was unknown, but a wave of heavy, oniony air pushed its way out the door as Grace let herself in. It was like trying to breathe through a mask made of old onion rings.#amwriting
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) June 5, 2020

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Usual

Earl Chinnici June 4, 2020 #CleanWIP typical usual

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaboration is Usual. [More info]

Photo by Krzysztof Niewolny

Use the #CleanWIP hashtag with lines from a WIP and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaboration for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Thursday, June 4, 2020 is USUAL. pic.twitter.com/GonrENzZJd
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 4, 2020

Her usual bohemian attire was replaced with jeans and a plain black tee. Work gloves sticking out of her back pocket. Marching across the farmyard. The chill in the breeze matched the look on her face. Something was terribly wrong. #CleanWIP
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 4, 2020

“Thanks.” Their fingers brushed when she accepted the mug, standing the hairs up on the back of her neck, but he didn’t seem to notice. As usual. Taking a cautious sip, she smiled. “#Hotchocolate is perfect on a day like this.”#CleanWIP
— Lea Carter (@LeaCarterWrites) June 5, 2020

Their landlady was a wizened old creature usually only known by her floorboard-rattling good morning, but on occasion she materialized in the flesh to collect rent or conduct a raid on their dinner whenever Mrs. Wright managed something worth dipping into.#CleanWIP
Usual
— Katelyn Buxton (@KBuxtonBooks) June 5, 2020

“June asked me to meet her here. She and Ellie have a proposition for me.”
“Interesting. That’s not usually how they work. The two of them must have something up their sleeve.” She grinned. “Best of luck to you, Olivia.”
Olivia scrunched up her nose. “Thanks?” #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) June 4, 2020

“Shisei!” Mother’s voice carried through the delicate shoji walls of our home. Her #usual soft voice was sharpened to a pearl-diver’s knife edge.

I dropped my ax against a pile of yet to be cut firewood and ran to the house, crushing early spring ferns.#cleanWIP #vss365
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 4, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: JULY release. Thirty minutes later, the dentist still hadn’t arrived. Emily fought panic. He probably had to perform a procedure that took longer than usual. His patient might have become nauseous and vomitted. At least she didn’t have to clean it up.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 5, 2020

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Favorite

Earl Chinnici June 3, 2020 #CleanWIP favorite

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Favorite. [More info]

The featured photo was captured September 30, 2015 by CleanWIP Magazine founder Earl Chinnici. It is a personal favorite.

ATTN: authors who market their works as *clean*
The #CleanWIP theme for Wednesday, June 3 is FAVORITE. In addition to lines from a WIP, we’d love to hear about a favorite (character, book, lines…) regarding one of your published works. (Please include a purchase link.) pic.twitter.com/bxsZqAl1sd
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 3, 2020

“Julio is her favorite?” asked Ellie in surprise. She couldn’t imagine admitting that she had a favorite grandchild.

“She has eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Her favorite is whichever one she’s talking about at the time.” #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) June 3, 2020

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I can’t tell you how exciting it is to hear my narrator take the words that have swirled in my heart and head for so long and bring it all to life! Offbeat is coming, y’all! This is one of my favorite parts of my author life. #audiobooks #newage #sweetromance #contemporaryfiction #writingcommunity #music #family #love

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An unmasked actor trudged onto the stage, wearing a farmer's kimono and carrying a market basket. Behind him walked in whispering steps a white robed and faced actor. A smile tugged at my mouth. The mid-performance interlude was always my #favorite part. #cleanWIP #vss365
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 4, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: Emily could kick herself for giving the station master her name and disclosing she was waiting for Dr. Clemons.
Mama had warned her about revealing too much to strangers. Her favorite saying was, “The less folks know about your business, the better.”
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 4, 2020

#ChristianFiction #bargain Some of your favorite authors can be found in this special bargain giveaway of “Love on the Run.” @luanasbooks @lynnettebonner @robinpatchen @Lynne_Gentry https://t.co/pVQBpvUb8G pic.twitter.com/oJpWxle3XF
— Luana Ehrlich (@luanasbooks) June 3, 2020

Thanks to Mom’s Favorite Reads for featuring us (p.16, 32 & 39) in their special June issuehttps://t.co/sJHstWJaYe
— thegurns (@thegurns) June 2, 2020

Barcelona is one of my favorite places so far… Friendly people, lots to do… pic.twitter.com/LSb9LW0Opi
— Christa Nardi (@ChristaN7777) June 2, 2020

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Demand

Earl Chinnici June 2, 2020 #CleanWIP demand

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Demand. [More info]

Photo by Arek Socha

Use the #CleanWIP hashtag with lines from a WIP and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/yUHUbxZp23 collaboration for authors who lean clean and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Tuesday, June 2: DEMAND pic.twitter.com/DDzgB36qCa
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 2, 2020

He stood. Ankles crossed, leaning against the door frame. A concerned look on his face. Blue eyes casting her a questioning glare, demanding an answer to his string of unasked questions she knew were coming. She looked away, not ready to have this conversation with him. #CleanWIP
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 2, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride: “I didn’t hear a thing, Son.”
“I heard a hog snort,” the younger Clemons asserted. “If Stiles has parked his hog wagon in front of our office, I’ll demand he move it.”
Emily flattened herself against the wall as footsteps clomped out to the boardwalk.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 2, 2020

The director’s lips thinned. “I allowed you to come, to help choose the masks, not to make #demands.”

“Sensei, you allowed me to come because I’m the finest actress in your theater and the only one worthy of playing Amaterasu.”#cleanWIP #vss365
— ML Farb (@FarbMl) June 2, 2020

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Request

Earl Chinnici June 1, 2020 #CleanWIP request

Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Request. [More info]

Featured graphic by Frauke Riether

tl; dr: #CleanWIP theme for Monday, June 1: REQUEST
Long version: We’re playing hashtag games to find authors who prefer the clean end of the spectrum & highlight their words for readers who love them.
Longest version: https://t.co/Oj6maiYSYB #amReading #amWriting pic.twitter.com/yTj2r5a48N
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) June 1, 2020

The anonymous book club… we suspect this isn’t the last we’ll hear from them. ~ https://t.co/SKgoN8005j ~ #Books #amreading #AnonymousBookClub pic.twitter.com/Bmp22wRNT5
— CleanWIP Magazine (@cleanwip) November 20, 2019

“Here’s the supplies you requested ma’am.” Dima said, setting the box on the counter.

“Thanks. Doesn’t it feel weird calling your little sister Ma’am.” Inessa Jo glanced over at him. The dry tone of his voice gave her concern.

“It’s just one of those days,” he said.#CleanWIP
— Emily Yager (@TheEmilyYager) June 1, 2020

#CleanWIP theme: #request … That did not stop me from saying “yes” when asked if I’d accompany him to the rodeo to watch his sister’s first public barrel race. Even if I wasn’t checking him out already, the sweetness of his gesture would have been tough to decline. pic.twitter.com/ZK2kScOSVV
— Earl Chinnici (@earlshelpdesk) June 1, 2020

#CleanWIP Half-Price Bride. “I’ll take a look at your foot," Doc said. "Clint, get her settled in a chair. Then leave.”
“As you request, Doc, but, so you know, I’ve already seen her ankles and more.”
Emily's cheeks flamed. Doc coughed to hide a chuckle. “Pay him no mind, Miss.”
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) June 2, 2020