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Read My Novel, 27, In Real Time

On September 21, 2020November 20, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Non-FictionLeave a comment

Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Pexels.com You can read my young adult, supernatural thriller, 27, chapter by chapter as I write it at 27. The novel opens in Venice Beach, California, with a young woman named Josie who has an unusual talent: when she sings, otherworldly things happen around her. She usually sings to the …

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27: Chapter 3

On April 20, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Photo by Dominika Roseclay on Pexels.com I did it. I finally made my decision. When I was helping Gary set up his exhibition at 18th Street Arts earlier this afternoon, it hit me right in the center of my chest: I’m singing tonight. I’ve been fretting over this decision for the last week. Ever since …

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27: Chapter 4

On April 19, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com My unwelcome passenger has been sitting next to me since Ocean Park and 23rd. Sitting next to me in Gary’s light blue pick-up truck as I drive home. He could’ve been there longer than 23rd Street but that’s when I first noticed him. I jumped and swerved when I first …

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27: Chapter 5

On April 17, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Photo by Jason Toevs on Pexels.com I’m really hurt this time. “This time,” I mean since the second time that man ran into me. Or melted into me. I don’t know where he went. It’s been a week since he punched me in the stomach in my kitchen and disappeared. I’ve been so sick I’ve …

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27: Chapter 6

On April 15, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Hanalei by Amanda Miller Hawaii is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. I live in California and in my opinion, it’s one of the most beautiful states on the mainland. But Hawaii is like a fairytale dream of all of the shades of green you could ever imagine. We had the best welcome - …

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27: Chapter 7

On April 12, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Hanalei By Amanda Miller I’m all mixed up. What’s happening with my life? I’m sitting here alone in our rental car and Gary’s inside a pizza place using the phone. I can’t see him talking. I don’t want to see him talking. He said he was going to call our Aunt Halani and try to …

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27: Chapter 8

On April 9, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Courtesy great-hikes.com “We have to bring this guy Coors Light,” Gary says. “Coors Light?” I ask. I’m confused. “Isn’t this guy some sort of a priest or shaman or something?” I ask. “I don’t know, Josie,” Gary says. “I mean, I don’t know what you call him. He knows Huna and he likes Coors Light. …

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27: Chapter 9

On April 7, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 273 Comments

Image courtesy Gary Heller Manu is up and rumbling about in his kitchen like nothing happened. He’s muttering about something but I’m not sure what. I feel the best I have in a long time. No more stomach ache. No more cloudy brain. I actually feel like doing a shift at Kava Kava right now. …

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27: Chapter 10

On April 4, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 271 Comment

Photo by Amanda Miller “She’s not coming here,” I hear an old woman’s voice say through Gary’s phone. He pulls the phone away from his ear and winces. It’s not just how loud the voice is that makes him wince. It’s the sentiment behind the words as well. “Halani,” Gary pleads. “She’s better now. We …

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27: Chapter 11

On April 3, 2019September 24, 2020 By Amanda MillerIn Fiction, Fiction Novel - 273 Comments

China Young Village in Hanalei Gary and I need somewhere to sleep. Although I think we’re on good terms with Halani now, it’s unspoken that we aren’t staying with her as planned. We thank her for her help and kiss her goodbye. As I hug her and hold her hand, I get an all-consuming feeling …

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