Excerpt to “Blogger Girl” sequel and Introducing Felicia Harrison

This time last year, I put out a challenge to the “blogosphere” to set me up with a man – not just any man but an appealing and available man I actually liked. In return, I vowed to name a character of my next book (the sequel to Blogger Girl) after anyone whose matchmaking led to an actual date. You can read the post here:

Well, it’s a good thing I have my own ways of getting dates because you guys FAILED miserably. Seriously. Thanks for nothing people…

One person did, however, stand out among all others. My interactions with this woman were very limited at the time, but she really made it her mission to set me up. She, also, failed. But her efforts have earned her the prize as well as a true friend who adores her.

After much discussion, she has chosen to remain anonymous so rather than use her real name, I have named a character after her alter ego, aka the fake name she gave to men when she was single and not interested.

I’d like to introduce you all to Felicia Harrison. The below excerpt is subject to change since I’m still in editing.

I spotted Felicia immediately. She was sitting on a black upholstered couch scribbling in a leather-bound journal. As I approached, she looked up and smiled. Standing up, she said, “Kim?”

I returned her smile and nodded. My throat was dry and I swallowed hard, praying my voice wouldn’t crack. “Hi.”

Motioning toward the couch, she said, “Is this okay? I got here early and snagged the only open spots. I’m glad you got here before I had to fight someone for the space.” She laughed.

I scanned the crowded lounge and smiled timidly. “It’s fine. I hope I’m not late.”

“You’re right on time. Do you want a drink?”

The answer to her question was an unequivocal “yes” but I didn’t know the proper protocol. Was it a trick question? 

As if reading my mind, Felicia said, “Having met with many new authors in my fifteen years as a literary agent, I find a drink calms their nerves and they almost never make drunk fools of themselves.”

I bit my lip. Almost?

Felicia laughed. “I’m making an executive decision and getting us both glasses of Champagne. You sit and protect our space.”

I chuckled. “Okay. Thanks.”

Even though I had seen pictures of Felicia during various stages of agent-stalking, I discreetly checked her out as she ordered our drinks at the bar. With fifteen years’ experience, she was probably about forty, although she could easily pass for thirty-five. She was tall (at least compared to me) and thin with killer legs and warm brown eyes. Her chestnut brown hair was styled all one length except for bangs. She was pretty and so far, seemed as kind as her appearance suggested. 

Returning from the bar, Felicia handed me a glass of Champagne before sitting down next to me. Then she clinked her glass against mine. “Better?”

I took a small sip, determined to pace myself. “Much better,” I confessed. The Champagne took the edge off my nerves, but I was far from tranquil. I had conversed with many agents in my blogger capacity, but this was my first face-to-face as an author and I didn’t want to blow it. 

Felicia smiled. “Good. Thanks for meeting me today.”

“Thanks for asking me! And for reading A Blogger’s Life.” I felt a pulsing in my throat in anticipation of the conversation about to take place.

Felicia put her glass down on the table in front of us. “It was my pleasure. It’s a great story, Kim. You should be proud.”

Lifting my chin, I said, “Thank you.” So far so good.

“Although the market is flooded with bloggers turned authors, a fictional novel from the perspective of a book blogger is fresh.” Tipping her head to the side, she queried, “It is fiction, right?”

“Yes. I mean, I relied on my own experiences as a book blogger for authenticity, but the story itself as well as the characters are completely fictitious.”

Felicia nodded. “You’ve got talent Kim and I think the novel has a wide appeal for younger readers of chick lit, romantic comedy, and humorous women’s fiction. But…”

But what??? Nope. You’ll have to wait until the book is released to read what comes next.

For those of you who didn’t win, it could have been your name up there. Aren’t you jealous?

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14 Comments

  1. susieqlaw on June 24, 2015 at 10:06 am

    I am still looking for Prince Charming. Where is he?

  2. erinbradyauthor on June 24, 2015 at 10:12 am

    I can’t wait for this book!!

  3. Shelly Hickman on June 24, 2015 at 10:38 am

    “Thanks for nothing people.” You’re a crackup, Meredith. Loved the excerpt and loved “Blogger Girl.” 🙂

  4. paulinewiles on June 24, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    I’m so sorry the blogosphere didn’t get you set up with a wonderful man. Personally, I know zero eligible men on the east coast, and not many on the west coast either…
    Thank you for the excerpt: yay for Felicia for instigating champagne. I realize you’re still editing, but one tiny comment: I don’t think an agent would say “fictional novel” since novels are fiction by definition. I hope the meeting turns out well for Kim!

    • meredithgschorr on June 24, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      Thanks, Pauline. That post was from last year so I’m no longer asking the blogosphere for help! Your comment is noted. Thx.

  5. Julie Valerie @Julie_Valerie on June 24, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    NOOOOOO!!! You have to tell us what happens! Wait for the book?! Ugh! 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Yay for Felicia. And yay for Kim, too. DYING TO READ THIS BOOK.

  6. Hilary on June 24, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    Thanks for nothing people!
    She also failed…
    You kill me…
    And I love you!

  7. tkrimms on June 25, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Congrats on the new book!

  8. sandiedocker on June 25, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    Sorry you didn’t get your man. But you got a great name for a character. That’s consolation, right?

  9. cassiepiat on June 26, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Please tell me its coming out soon?? Sounds great, can’t wait to read it! Who needs a man when you’ve got a great book right 😀

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