#samplesundays

[booksbydlwhite]

#SampleSunday - Leslie's Curl & Dye: "She doesn't hate me."

Pssst! This book is $.99 in ebook for a limited time!

Leslie Baker, owner of Potter Lake's original beauty shop has a muscular, handsome, 6'4" problem. Her college sweetheart, former NBA star Kade "KC" Cavanaugh as moved back to town. His shiny salon- part of the Mayor's plan to gentrify Potter Lake- is killing her business and threatens to bring down both sides of this idyllic Georgia town.

Leslie's Curl & Dye at BooksbyDLWhite.com/curldye

“What did Leslie have to say about the Mayor? Did she defend him?"

"The opposite. She's not a fan. I haven't heard from her but I think I've got her on my side."

"Surprising, considering she hates you."

I waived Kendrick off as if the very thought was ridiculous. "She doesn't hate me. She's just..."

"Still mad?"

"I don't think she's been mad all these years. I think she's mad again now that we've seen each other. Had some words—”

"And now that your shop being open means hers is in trouble."

"And... yeah, there's that."

[bantuotaku]

Jersey Club Black History Month Challenge Day 6

Ok, so today's challenge I want you to run up DaBlackMic, cofounder of the BrickBandits!!

Make sure yall leave him positive msgs for Black History Month & Let him know how he impacted your life for the better!

Futher Reading Here:

DaBlackMic Interviews

Improve Your Sound

#SampleSundays (My person Fav💖)

Feel Free to follow DaBlackMic here...

- TIKTOK

- IG

- Twitter

I also would like to challenge you to listen to DaBlackMic's music too...

- Soundcloud

- Youtube

- Apple Music

- MixCloud

- Bandcamp

[silvermist2107]

Great news!!!! Sample packs are now available! 👏🏻Try out different products before you buy the full size! Message me to find out how to get yours 😍 #samplesundays #samplepacks #handmadesamples #elkriversoap #KrystalsSoapShop

[djsyrehn]

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Happy birthday to the Godfather of Soul 🌟✨ #Repost @djsyrehn ・・・ #SampleSunday Funday 🎧🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼 🎼 James Brown/"Blind Man Can See It (Extended)" (1973) // Das EFX / "They Want Efx" (1992) #SampleSundays #JamesBrown #DasEfx #90s #HipHop #samples #practiceyocuts #syrehnsamples #djsyrehn https://www.instagram.com/p/B_wHB-kgwX2/?igshid=141duockc9fbt

[masonicyouth]

Headed to M-Theory to play some records and check out some beats. #records #wax #vinyl #soul #funk #jazz #hiphop #rock #MTheoryRecords #SampleSundays (at M-Theory Music)

[caitlinlinney]

I HAVE UV BEADS (THAT GLOW IN THE DARK & CHANGE COLORS IN THE SUNLIGHT) AND I WANNA MAKE YOU A BRACELET!! ⭐️ Thanks to everyone who already donated last night during #SampleSunday on @twitch! If you missed it, and still want a bracelet - all you gotta do is donate a minimum of $10 to linney.live, send me what colors you want & I’ll make you one and mail it your way! 💌 Btw samples were so good last night - they’ll go out to subscribers this week ♥ 🎵”Sleeping” - @overeasyofficial @wyleofficial @proximity #twitch #stream #livestream #uvbeads #artsandcraft #kandi #kandibracelet #linney #twitchstreamer #twitchaffiliate #vocalsamples #music #bracelets #gift #artsandcrafts (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF9zljQhjqJ/?igshid=10xqi5aqa3uqt

[lost-little-monster]

A small bit of the novel I am working on

I need to know if this is as engaging as I find it. Please, any feed back is appreciated.

Rydia pouted at Chitlati and Neeraja's behavior; unhappy with the fact that they seemed to understand something that Rydia couldn't explain. Henry gave her a sorry smile and gathered his familiar in his arms before walking away and below deck to get some food for the both of them. She huffed and walked to the edge of the ship, leaning on the railings with all her weight, staring out to the sea.

As the sun set the sea of Urothus the waters and waves, which were clear in the end-day sun, seemed to be on fire. The oranges, reds, and yellows mixed and danced with no rhyme or reason causing the young half elf to become entranced with the waves. She swayed back and forth with them. She could hear hear a song that resonated in her soul as if this was exactly as Aito had made her to be. If any of her companions would look upon her they may have saw the cloud-like shapes that spotted her skin seemed to move and sway as well but at this moment she was alone.

Rydia leaned a tad bit farther, feeling a deep tugging within her to jump into the cold waters. But it was stopped when she felt to strong and rough hands grabbed her shoulders and pulled her back to a man's chest.

"Careful, little darling. Don't want the Waterfolk to gain another to their ranks." She shivered and blinked before looking up at the male who had grabbed her. She recognized him but not in a familiar sense.

"I-I..." He grinned down at her and she felt her cheeks flush dark most likely causing her light blue skin to have a purple tinge. He was handsome to her; the Low born elven status was seen with his dusty dark skin and his wavy hair braided on one side of his skull and the other shaved. His eyes were a light icy blue that in the setting sun twinkled and were set aflame.

"Worry not, old Damianus is here." He finally released her shoulders and took a step, not away from her but instead behind her he was now to the left of her. He leaned with his back to sea against the railing, all his attention to Rydia.

"I-I wasn't gonna jump! What's a waterfolk anyway?" Her face was even brighter with blush now as she crossed her arms over her chest in indignity. His grin only widened and he copied her stance in a humorous mocking before bothering to answer her.

"Never said you were. Don't worry Chosen of Aito, I understand the pull our Lady Sea has to all who are born of her. You, who are born of Aito, will feel this pull simply cause Famon came from Aito and as all Chosen of Aito you will feel the need for freedom. You are young and do not yet know how to control this pull in your soul." He stared at her for a moment; grin not fading and him not moving before he broke the eye contact between them. He turned his head towards the sea before he continued to speak. " Waterfolk are the souls who were lost before their time to our Lady Sea. They are a sad being who's souls cannot yet rejoin the reincarnation circle until they chose to."

"They... are lost souls?" Rydia was once again confused by new knowledge could not help but wish she paid more attention to her Elders. She let her arms fall to her side as she took a step forward and leaned against the railing again keeping her eyes on the setting sun.

"Aye. Lost and sad. Some claim to not be sad but how can you not be? To know you can not yet return to your people, your home, to even the natural cycle that all souls are apart of." His eyes lost the twinkle of mischief that were present when he looked at her and was replaced with a remorse that seemed to make this more personal then he let on. "You don't know of them?"

Rydia shook her head and lowered her eyes from the sky to the sea.

"I... As my team mates would tell you I am not was well learned as say Aleayear or Chitlati but I do know a bit. Most of the time I am the one fightin'." The somber look on Damianus' face was lost for a moment as he smiled a soft friendly smile.

"Like I said. Worry not young one. You're what? Fifteen, Sixteen? You have plenty of time to learn if I am correct that your a Half elf. So, am I correct? On both questions?" Rydia nodded, not looking back at the older elf, her eyes still looking to the water.

"So... What are they? The Waterfolk? How come the gods made them this way? What crime did they commit?"

"Oh, no! No, no, no! Famon did not make the Waterfolk as a curse persay but instead as a way to give them a second chance," He sighed and reached into his breast pocket before pulling out a cigarette and a old stack of matches. He struck one against the old wood before lighting the cigarette and placing it in his mouth for a drag. He breathed out a cloud of smoke before he began again. "The first was Rohna, Rohna McIntyre. She was his Chosen, witty and quick to speak but a damn good Captain to her ship;  the Humming Bird. The problem was, as a good Captain as she was, her First Mate Colvin convinced the crew to turn against her saying that a female Captain was an affront to all men on the ship. After all the men were up in a riot they took her, tied her to an anchor, and tossed her overboard the ship. Famon... He could not save her but Helmine did not let him despair. The God of Protection told Famon to protect the soul of Rhona, and protect her he did. He gifted her the ability to live under the waves in his domain. To bring justice and save those who she wished... To make more of her kind if she could not save them just as he could not save her." He took another drag and with a trick of the tongue he made an O out of the smoke that he blew out of his lungs.

Rydia and Damainus stood in silence as the last rays of the sun drifted under the waves. A shiver escaped her as the warmth left with them and her eyes rose from the water, where now she swore she could see lost faces just under the surface, to the face of the Sun Chaser's Navigator.

"What of the Humming Bird's Crew? Did they not pay for their part in this sad tale?" He looked at her, something cruel under the surface of his face as he smiled at her.

"Of they did. They were driven mad by the Primordial Yoki and crashed into Ryggarch. May the Gods judge their souls as they judged Rohna."

[imbosskathyjo]

#SampleSunday time to treat YOURSELF to the Best because you deserve it 💯 #DomingodeMuestras es el momento para consentirte a TI misma porque te lo mereces 💯 (at Boca Raton, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiYYyskAHwd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kizoneaudio1]

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Good morning. #samplesunday #weworkin #Kiz1beats (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEO_-oIphWl/?igshid=2ixombpk0om1

[websterstylemag]

What was in the package from @authenticity.perfumes you ask? Well here is the answer. #samplesunday #indiefrags #sartorialist #blackmanstyle #fragrance #cologne #fragrancehead #fraghead #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #sartorialandgeek #blackmanstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CD9NuFaB-6A/?igshid=3llzedqswwrf

[authorcynthiafrazier-buck]

Click the link in my bio to read the first chapter of The 12 Dates of Christmas, out 12/3 on #amazon! Presale on now! #samplesunday . . . #bookbuzz #bookmarketing #freechapter #presale #ya #youngadultromance https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Q6j_mABwM/?igshid=m8f4qwsrzfqm

[booksbydlwhite]

#SampleSunday: The Pearl - "You called me Kari."

The Pearl at Black Diamond is currently with its illustrious editor, primping for her big day— which, prayerfully, will be early July. I hope you’ll enjoy some snips and shorts in the coming weeks. Don’t forget to add this book to your Goodreads or StoryGraph lists.

ABOUT THIS BOOK: A witty and ambitious woman takes on the challenge of reviving a struggling resort, but when sparks fly between her and the uptight Property Manager, they must navigate the fine line between love and business.

GENRE: Romance

SERIES: Black Diamond Romance book 3

MAIN CHARACTERS:

- Kari Savoy (witty and ambitious marketing director)

- Davis Scott (seasoned hotelier, property manager)

RECURRING CHARACTERS:

-Athena Wilcox and Vance Griffin (Elysium)

-Wade Marshall and Ameena Porter (Beach Thing)

-Dionne and Jason Woods (Beach Thing)

"You called me Kari.” I hesitated, taking a moment to clear my throat before locking eyes with her, noting the amusement and half-smile on her face as I said, “Will that be a problem?"

The following snip is lightly edited and subject to change.

DAVIS

“You haven’t spoken to any of these people about this idea, yet?”

“I don’t even want to get deep into planning until I hear a yes. And then, if they agree, I figure they want to plan their own show. And we would plan the events and other entertainment around them.”

“And this is all contingent upon Wade and Gage agreeing to your proposal.”

“Correct. But we have a very good chance of them saying yes.”

I nodded, lips pursed, hands in prayer position with my index fingers against my chin. It was my thinking pose. “Even so, it sounds costly,” I mused, after some thought.

“The cost of the event will heavily depend on the opening and closing shows, so we should allocate more funds towards those. Local businesses who want to participate will provide their own materials in exchange for using our space. I’d like to solicit donations of time and materials for anything the resort is sponsoring, and ask Wade and Gage to cut their fees if they’re willing. We are asking for a large favor, but it will put money in their pockets.”

I had seen both men on the covers of music magazines over the years. Though they had been quiet recently, their names still carried clout. The more I thought about it, the more it seemed Kari was onto something. With Wade and Gage headlining, we could draw a considerable crowd, not just from the locals in the area but also from the neighboring towns and cities. And, if we played our cards right, we could potentially get media coverage.

“I doubt Wade and Gage will cut their fees for us. I don’t want you to get your hopes up and start planning, spending money.”

“I won’t. And I was thinking that since we’ll have people on the island and on property, I’d like to open a few condos for tours. Maybe hold a raffle for a weekend stay each day if people take a tour—”

“The same strategy you used at Fairmont. Kari, we discussed this…that’s a smaller resort—”

“And as I told you, Davis, I use these strategies because they have a proven track record. Let’s see what Ameenah says. If she doesn’t think Wade and Gage will go for it, we can scale it down and focus on the businesses we have here on the island to celebrate the summer. We could get Rod from the gym to come teach a summer themed fitness class— for that matter, Dionne could teach a beach yoga class. The library has a cute little bus—they could do a story time in one of the ballrooms. We have options, but…”

Kari shrugged. “The best bet is to focus on family events during the day and adult events at night. That’s going to include music, food, and alcohol. Even if we don’t book big stars, that’s going to be our ticket to a full and busy summer. All of which we can handle.”

I leaned back in my chair and stared at the ceiling, deep in thought. This plan terrified me. But it also created a spark that hadn’t been there before. I’d spent so much time dreading the summer. Kari already showed a knack for turning dread into excitement.

If it didn’t work, we were sunk and I would have to find somewhere else to work. But a part of me was excited about the prospect of having a hotel full of people enjoying every end of the property. And watching Kari work was inspiring.

“Fine. Keep me informed of the outcome of your meeting,” I said, sitting up again. “I need detailed accounting— everything we might need to pay for. I would rather back items out than add to an already tight budget. We are behind if we’re kicking off the summer over Memorial Day weekend.”

“I’ll be meeting Dionne and Ameenah this afternoon with a rough draft of the project plan. Even if they don’t say yes… the themed summer festival is a go?”

I had no choice but to agree to this plan. It was our best bet. And it wasn’t a bad plan, so long as Kari was around to pull it off. I gave a terse nod.

“Yessss!” Kari hissed, then pumped her fist, which was so unexpected that it made me laugh. “Okay, I’m heading out in a few but…uhmmm…”

She stood and leaned against the desk, tilting her head slightly. “Mr. Scott?”

“Yes,” I answered quietly, knowing what was coming.

She smiled. “You called me Kari.”

It wasn’t until she used my first name in sarcastic response that I realized I had used her first name. By then, it was too late to take it back. I’d planned on not calling attention to it. I hesitated, taking a moment to clear my throat before locking eyes with her, noting the amusement and half-smile on her face as I said, “Will that be a problem?”

“I’ve been asking you to call me Kari for weeks. Of course that won’t be a problem. I’ll be calling you Davis from now on. Is that fair?”

“I… I suppose that’s fair.”

“Good,” she chirped, then turned to leave. “I’ll keep you posted.”

Her skirt was pleated and made a satisfying swish sound as she left my office. As soon as she cleared the threshold I picked up the phone and punched the internal line to Justin’s desk.

“This is Justin.”

“Are you happy, now? I called her Kari,” I blurted. “I just... it just slipped out.”

“Yes I am happy. It took you long enough. What was her response?”

“She pointed it out. Then said she’d be calling me Davis.”

“Okay. This is a good thing. The first step to familiarity is when the formalities slip away. It means you’re getting comfortable with her. And she’s comfortable with you. You’re still the boss, right?”

“Yes. But…it’s not about comfort or showing authority. It’s about not wanting to make the same mistake twice.”

“Kari isn’t ol’ girl from New Orleans. You got to let that go. And you don’t have time to let something like using Kari’s name trip you up. We have a meeting with AquaCare to review their bid for pool maintenance. Are you coming?”

My watch buzzed to remind me. I rolled my wrist to silence the alarm. “Yes. I’ll meet you in the conference room.”

I stood, adjusted the collar on my jacket and straightened the enamel pin that read The Pearl on the lapel, then picked up my notepad and favorite pen. I entered the executive boardroom for my lunch meeting with potential vendors with a wide smile and friendly greeting.

My mind was still reeling from my slipa up, though. I’d let my guard down and while I didn’t feel like I could afford to do that, I also felt lighter, with less to worry about.

I hoped I wouldn’t regret it.

[jmberryfictionwriter]

Paying tribute to #instaphotographer @debdekoff (@get_repost) #yourlensmypen ・・・ Personal photo projects on the road often becomes searching for classic vehicles. This one found outside San Antonio. #makeupmonday with frenzy of the #txbookfest, I missed #samplesunday #bookexcerpt #SunIsSky #SkyIsComing #early2018 ___________________________________________ I’d begun seeing Booker on a semi-regular basis driving his truck past the bus stop outside Gram’s block. I hid my face the first time I saw him pass pretending best I could that I hadn’t seen him. But it’s certain that he saw me, watched me out the back window until his truck reached the next bend in the roadway. Checked for me again through the side mirror once the gentle bending of curves allowed him another view of the bench where I was seated... Weeks in, after exchanging glances enough times to make approaching me outright appear less threatening, he stopped his truck in front of the bus stop. Having long ago labeled Booker harmless, just troubled is all, I was already on my feet to greet him by the time the sidewall of his front tire bumped the curb. “How’s Bunk managing?” I asked, having to stoop to make eye contact through the lowered truck window. “Why don’t you ask him yourself?” He swung the truck door open, patted the seat with the flattened palm of his hand. Something moved inside me again, Gram perhaps mixed with my own muddled feelings of regret. I was in the truck beside him before I fully understood where he was taking me. He corrected me when I asked how long a drive it is to Natchez. “Bunk isn’t in Natchez any longer,” he informed me. “All the death row inmates are held at Parchman Farm.” The words death row got caught in his throat someplace, this being a phrase he would never get accustomed to repeating with any fluency. See more in comments 👇 ___________________________________________ #prose #LitFiction #literary #fiction #booktube #booktastic #booklove #bookstagram #avidreader #bibliophile #goodreads #booknerdigans #readsoullit #amwriting #igwriters #writersofig #writersofinstagram 📚

[djsyrehn]

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New toy! #Numark #DJ2GO2 Pros: Portable, good for working out composition and blends, has pitch fader. Cons: No vinyl mode on jog wheel (can't scratch with this), sticky buttons #SampleSundays #MerryClayton #SouthernMan #CoolBreeze #Outkast #GoodieMob #WatchForTheHook

[masonicyouth]

Throwin down some funky records at M-Theory today with a few legends. #SampleSundays #MTheory #Orko #records #wax #vinyl #soul #hiphop #funk #SanDiego (at M-Theory Music)

[thebeautybops]

Today was a #samplesunday kind of day. I’ve been doing a trial of these products for the last several days & boy, they are good’uns!! I can’t wait to share them with you & hear your thoughts if you have used any of these... —> @biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer: The consistency of this is a dream! It feels like a gel-cream hybrid & moisturizes well in my t-zone, but the lower part of my cheeks need a little more hydration. I think the Squalane + Omega Repair Cream May be better suited to me. I’ll need to test that out soon. —> @tatcha The Silk Peony Eye Cream: Yooooo, this melts as you apply it and leaves your under eye feeling silky and shmoove. I love it in the daytime (it works well under makeup!), but I need just a tad more moisturization for nighttime. —> @biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream: Holy Cannoli this is LEGIT. It deeply moisturizes, smoothes fine lines, and lifts the eye contour. It’s worked so well for me day + night that I have decided I need the full size. Will be purchasing that when my husband gets paid next. —> @tatcha Silk Canvas Primer: This primer is so infamous that I had to finally try it. I adored it! I cannot pay $52 for the full-size, but I’ll drop $22 on the mini. I think that price point is more reasonable. —> @clinique Even Better Makeup SPF 15: This is a medium coverage hydrating foundation that claims to contain ‘stay-true pigments’ to prevent oxidation. Holy cow, it actually works! It gives the most beautiful finish with & without primer, no matter your manner of application. When I applied it over the Tatcha primer, though, my skin was facocking FLAWLESS. I’ve already purchased the full size. —> @clinique Even Better Glow Light Reflecting Makeup SPF 15: It imparts a luminous finish and is sweat and humidity resistant. I liked this foundation, but it was ever so slightly drying on me which left a patchy finish and oxidized. https://www.instagram.com/p/B33XKV3nT_k/?igshid=172a2tk4qorgc