Inside the Hang Suite: BOP Chapter 7
Blessings of Purpose, A Novel – Chapter 7
Blogged by: Lia Braxton (Conrad), Nigel Braxton, and Dionne McAuthur
Lia: Welcome back to the Hang Suite! Let’s get right into chapter 7. Nigel and I have a special guest with us today. She makes her debut appearance in this chapter and boy, she does it well. Mrs. Dionne McAuthur, welcome to the Hang Suite.
Dionne: Thank you. It’s good to see you Lia, and Nigel.
Nigel: Nice to see you too, Dionne. It’s been a long time.
Lia: Yeah, it’s been a while. How are you doing?
Dionne: I’m wonderful. Sam and I are still residing in L.A. and I’m in the process of getting back into my acting. So, Nigel, keep me in mind for future projects.
Lia: Well you know Nigel, is producing Christian films now.
Dionne: Yeah, I know. What are you trying to imply? I keep my options open to all types of films—if the price is right.
Lia: I’m not trying to ‘imply’ anything. I just didn’t think you would be interested in those roles. But how could I forget your love of money.
Dionne: Well, this book is “Christian” fiction and I’m a part of it. The money…I’m not even goin’ there with you—
Nigel: Alright, ladies. Y’all have enough confrontation in the book. Let’s get through this chapter cordially, okay?
Lia: Well for those who are reading or have read the book, you’ll know that I may have been the “Leading Lady”, but Dionne was the “Diva”. I’ve never known someone for such a short period of time, yet have such a strong history with them. You are definitely an unforgettable character in this book.
Dionne: Yeah, I tend to have that affect on people.
Lia: Anyway, before Mrs. Dionne comes on the scene in this chapter, Nigel and I enjoyed my first day in L.A. together. The more I learned about him, the more space he filled in my heart. Finally, I am introduced to two of his friends; that would be Dionne and her husband, Sam.
Dionne: Yes, Sam couldn’t make it, but he sends his love. Business as usual.
Lia: This chapter really gives me a sample of what L.A. living is like. Richmond didn’t compare and by the end of the chapter I was really enjoying myself, despite a few awkward moments.
Dionne: Well I’m glad I didn’t ruin your trip, Lia.
Lia: Oh, no I wasn’t going to give you that pleasure.
Dionne: Speaking of ‘pleasure’, I bet you can’t wait to tell everyone what’s gonna happen in chapter 8.
Lia: No, I bet you can’t wait, but we’re going to end here today. I’m curious to know what the reader’s think about you, Dionne McAuthur. Whether they’ve read the book or just read this blog, I’m sure they have many words to describe you.
Dionne: That’s fine. I don’t hold grudges—like some people.
Nigel: Okay, I’m going to wrap this up, quickly. Everyone drop us some comments and we’ll see you next week…
Inside the Hang Suite: BOP Chapter 6
Blessings of Purpose, A Novel – Chapter 6
Blogged by: Lia Braxton (Conrad) and Nigel Braxton
Lia: Welcome back to the Hang Suite! We’re moving right along into chapter 6. You know what Nigel, even though we’re happily married today, when I read this chapter I still ask myself “What was I thinking?” You must have put some Voodoo or something on me J
Nigel: Why does it have to be all that? Things were going fine between us and this was just another opportunity to get to know one another better.
Lia: Yeah, but sometimes when you let your emotions lead the way you can get in trouble, as we find out a couple of chapters later. Anyway, despite all of my qualms, I really was excited to be in L.A. In this chapter you really made a good impression on me. Too good, to be true I kept telling myself back then.
Nigel: You know, I’ll be glad when we get through these chapters because I had no idea you were feeling so confused about me. Your actions seemed to be in sync with mine, but in the back of your mind you were waiting for me to do something wrong. Wow, that’s a little disappointing.
Lia: No, I wasn’t necessarily looking for you to do something wrong. I just wanted to be sure I was doing something right. If I thought that bad about you I wouldn’t have came L.A.
Nigel: Sure, I hear you now, but it sounds like at the time I was on cloud nine alone.
Lia: Oh no, you weren’t and that’s what scared me. I wanted to trust that God was taking me to another level in my life, but it was hard to believe that it was happening so fast and so good. Anyway, things do get better, so come back and join us in chapter 7. You’ll be in for a treat with the next cast member you meet.
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