June Investigation 2020

The month is over. It was a really good month, so much has happened.

It's been getting warmer and not much rain....

I started the 100 for 100 Go Teen Writers summer challenge. It's been going good. I've gotten around 5k written so far.  Here is a bit of what my story is all about.

I'm still reading Ben-Hur 😅 I want to finish it. I suppose I did read the book of Psalms. The whole book; so that takes some reading time as well.

Everything has been busy with riding and getting ready for fair, which I hope will still happen.

Nala^ Me and Nala have been working on some obstacle course stuff. She really loves to learn new things. 

Went to a branding. It was very cool. A lot different then our branding.

 Yeah I learned how to wrangle a calf, though I just took some pictures first.

Also got to see a friend's goats. 

Went to town and took some pictures with this cool plane. That's Dad^...  For my sister's grad photos mostly.

Me sister. She got done with school this month. 

 On Father's Day we got to ride in this coach that has been going across the state of Montana.

It was supper cool and such a neat experience.  Another thing to mark off the list. LOL

Me with the plane too. It's a biplane bty. I love the cool Reto setting on my camera 

How was your month? 
Been doing any writing?
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My WIP //// Isolation Aesthetics

I've been working on this story, it doesn't really have a name, I call it, Isolation story as of now, it will change at some point. If you have an idea on a name, let me know!

This story started out as a short story idea that I hand for this contest that had a prompt : isolation. I didn't do the contest cuz it cost money, but I thought I would write something anyway. Now it has become a full story and I am writing it for 100 for 100 that Go Teen Writers is putting on. It's a fun story. I already have 8k words, though some of this I started before the 100for100. I'm kinda writing it by the seat of my pants. So I'm not all sure what will be happening. Enjoy a taste of the story......

Story Themes:

First point of view, mystery, darkness, light, journey, motorcycles, sarcastic, missing, hidden, sibling arc, leather, running, daring, rebel, professors, police, dad problems, arguing, taking a stand, loner, isolation, pickup, girl switch, mix up, deception, murder, kidnapped, bossy brother, past of secrets,

Want to see more check out my pinterest board.

pics from pinterest or canva.

The Characters: 

Felicity Jones

main character


Motorcycle girl, leather jackets, athlete, runner, college student, loner, rebel, blond, gray eyes, smart, watchful,


Colter Jones 

second character 


Older brother, pickup guy, down to earth, blue jeans, blond, brown eyes, caring, has his own secrets, trying not to be a rebel, 


Still working on other characters....

The snips: 

A black room. A white paper. A soft sound. Was it always this way?
Was something supposed to be happening?

........

Oh. Well that puts a twist on things. My head was starting to hurt. My eyes drifted down to the desk. I saw a picture of Frances and almost flipped out.

.......

“Who was this professor?”

“I don’t know.” 

........

 I racked my hands through my ringlets of blond hair. Where do I go from here? Connelsvill?
Where my last memory was before I found myself in the dark room with the paper?
This should be fun. I hoped my brother would go along with this.
I looked around for cars and broke out running.
.......

You know how some things just feel like home? Like a song you love and hear it again after a long time. That’s what my motorcycle was like to me.

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Music:

I've got a playlist on my spotify, you should be able to find it at; WIP: isolation or my name, Rakayle A. Sorry I don't know how to put that up that up on my blog.

Here is few songs anyway.

I feel like I'm just getting started with this story, so I'm still figuring things out.

What are you working on?
Do you like stories about siblings?
What do you think of this story?

Tell me below! Love to hear your thoughts!!!!
also happy Father's Day!!!

A Few Snips From My WIP

HI Everyone! Today we have my last minuet idea..... post ... thing...

Maybe I should do a small update on my writing. : I'm still in a bit of a writing block. I am not doing NaNo this year, but I decided to do a little something, so I am trying to write a little everyday, even if it is one word.
I've got a bit done, and have only missed one day so far.



If you don't know this is from my third book in my Jake Detective Series. Check out the board HERE

"The police have already left," Joe told them.
  "Did you find anything missing?" Ed asked. 
  "No." Mr.Cunningham shook his head. "Which makes it odd."
   "Or does it?"Andy remarked. 



Kayla crossed her arms. "And you thought it was a bomb."

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"You know what water is good for don't you?" Andy looked at Ed. 
   "What?"
 "Flushing out rats."

His glaze flickered back to the sea. The boat was gone as slick and quiet as a snake. 

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"Aunt Martha, just has an over active imagination," Ed said trying to repress a grin.
  "No, I don't. You watch you mouth young man it's liable to get you in trouble."

Hope you liked the little update.

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Which snip do you like best?
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Meet My WIP

Hi, today I wanted to talk about my WIP. I started it for the 100 for 100 challenge and now I've really slowed down.

So today I thought I might get back into the spirit of the story by talking about it a little. You probably have heard some about the characters. This one is the third in a detective series called The JAKE Detectives.

The only name I have for the book is To Catch A Spy. If I think of a better name I might change it. Let me know if you have any ideas.

Words to describe the story: Undercover, train yard, mishaps, car chase, break in, spy, papers, danger, boats, sneak in, fly over, storm, rain, underwater trouble, smuggling, untrustworthy, reporter, caught, cave in,sleuth, clue



Joe, Andy, Kayla and Ed are in High Cove, unknowingly closer to a mystery than they realize. From Davenport to High Cove they soon find the threat a serious one. That won't stop them. But the bad guys plans might. Soon they meet up with an old friend, and things start looking grave. They only have a few more days maybe hours before it's too late.

Snips: 

Written in red the note said,

You have 24 hours. Go back to England. 

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"It's not spicy so go somewhere else." Mr. Cartwright slipped through the swinging doors. The reporter was right on his heels. "There is always something spicy in your business; besides there's nothing else 'you know' to sniff out."

^

"I'm sure you would make a great criminal."
    Ed made a face. "What's the point in trying to catch a criminal if you can't think like one?"
"I'll keep that in mind."
    "Good." Ed nodded. "Because when I am rich and famous, you'll know why." 

^

"That was Charles Finwick, he has a case for me." 

^

"Oh, don't be so bummed, come on, I'm sure Uncle Lawrence had something to tell us. Much more mysterious." 

If you want to learn a little more about the characters, here are some other posts about this series. 
About character after finishing book 2

Premise of my books

Some History about My Books

What do you think of this story?
Have any title ideas?
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GTW 100 for 100 Summer Challenge 2019

The Go Teen Writes 100 for 100 challenge is starting tomorrow! I am so excited, but kind of scared too. I have so much to do and I have to work this in too. I do try to write everyday.... Anyway I wan to talk about my project for this 100 for 100.

I said in another post that I was wanting to finish my WIP "West Rover" before I started this challenge. Well I did. I think the ending may need work once I start editing, but for now the story is done. I am both happy and sad. 

🔍Some aesthetics from my West Rover book:

Snips:

So pail, the moon would melt into the sea. The riddle went through his head. This was it! 

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There was a hint of annoyance in Cutter's eyes. West was suddenly giving the orders. He was beginning to think that letting Cutter go was a mistake. 

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West went inside the deep darkness, he had his whip in one had, a gun that Indigo had slipped into his satchel, and a burning torch in his other hand.  West walked forward slowly, loose gravel crunching under his feet. There wasn't much to see at first, but it wasn't long before he came to some stairs. 

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West saw Emmit scampering down the slope after him, his fluffy tail bobbing. "What is that martin up to?" West said under his breath.

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My new story I decided to do for the challenge is The Jake Detectives, book 3. I have been thinking about this one for quite awhile. The first book I finished writing, started this series. I am so happy to get back to Kayla, Joe, Ed, and Andy. 

I haven't talked about this series a whole lot. It is a mystery series, in 1973. The teens Kayla, Joe, Ed, and Andy are sleuths helping Detective Cartwright (Andy and Ed's father) solve mysteries. Sometimes they stumble upon their own mysteries. Pintrest board.

For now the name of this book third is "To Catch a Spy". To my surprise I came up with a name for this book before I even started it let a lone finished it. I am not sure if I will keep the name so.... We will see what happens.

🔍Here are some aethesics for you:

I did not get all the characters' boards done, it takes a lot of time...

🔍Meet the characters,

Kayla, most of the time she is the main character. She loves to solve mysteries and is happy to do what the boys like to do. Once in a while she will strike out on her own, but she don't always feel as confident as the boys seem. She is 16.

Kayla has auburn hair and brown eyes. 

Andrew, but everyone calls him Andy. He is the most sensible and likes to think things through. He will normally take over since he is the oldest. He is 18.

I don't have a very good picture of Andy yet. He has dark hair and brown eyes.

Edmund or Ed, Andy's brother is the most mischievous of the three boys. He would go out and do anything that came to mind if his brother wasn't around to slow him down. He also likes to work on cars. He is 17.

I am still looking for better pictures of Ed. He has blond hair and blue eyes. 

Joe, is in between Andy and Ed, he will think things through, but sometimes he will just go for it. He is learning to fly and doesn't always like to have Kayla along. Joe is also 17, but just a few months younger than Ed. 

This would be Kayla and Joe. Ever looking for a good pic of Joe. He had light brown hair and brown eyes. (Kayla is Joe's sister.)

*All pictures from Pinterest all credit to owners.

They are the Jake detectives. The reason behind the series name (Jake detectives) is explained in the first book. I am not giving any surprises away. Sorry. Also on another note I am planning to rewrite the first book.... at some point. Hee that is going to be lot of work.

Snips from the two previous stories:
🔍The Mystery of Jenkins's Treasure, First book:

Andy leaned back. “So, what is about the note? They must know we are on the case.”                    

“And how come it warns us, but not really you?” Ed asked.

Before Mr. Cartwright could answer, there came a loud crash.

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“Now what is this all about?” the gray haired lady complained, “I came here to stay-” she broke off and added, “you open the door and stare at me like I’m a criminal. Didn’t you remember I was coming?”

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No it isn’t,” Joe insisted.                         

“We don’t know that yet, anyway everything is evidence.” Kayla claimed.       

“Fine,” Joe surrendered “We can find out.”

🔍The Historian's Secret, Second book:

The Plymouth stopped just behind the blue car, waiting for the light to turn green, rain sprinkled on the cars. The small drops sat on the shaking hoods. The light blinked green and the Camaro gunned forward. His follower rolled forward seeming in no hurry, calm and smooth.

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“I found my answers, Joe,” he said quietly.

“That’s good because I need some.”

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“Yvette!” Victoria scolded. Yvette ignored her. “A person can get lost in there; around closing time someone switches on the maze. You can get lost in the endless paths, frightening things reflect on the ghostly mirrors.”The loud clang of a clock made them jump.“See I told you.” She shook a little. “The museum will be closing in thirty minutes.”

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Hope you enjoyed those snips and other book goodies! I hope I get a lot of writing done this summer! Will you be doing the 100 for 100? Maybe we could do some word battles some time, like on goggle chat. I don't have Facebook, so I can't do the word battles on there. Please tell me know if you want to and maybe we can schedule a time that works good.

I had a lot of fun with this post!

Will you be doing 100 for 100?
Have you done it before?
What do you think of my stories?

Tell me below! Love to hear any feedback. 

Loss and Madness (continued short story)

Here is another short story this one is continued from the last one I did "Flowers have Mysteries". I got the idea from Blog battlers Here. So again I am doing this and continuing the story from Detective Heinz's view point. I don't do first POV a lot, but here goes....

Loss and Madness

Detective Heinz

By Rakayle Hier “950 word count”

Why does loss of persons or property make one go mad? This question plagued me of late. Was it because of the note and flowers? Yes, I would have to say so. I couldn’t just sit around; I must go talk to Sam and Lester.

I rose from behind my desk that still held the fragrant flowers and went over to my closet. I pulled out my overly fashionable coat that was to my distaste. After my other coat was incinerated involving my last case I hadn’t had the time to get a new one tailored. I pulled it out bringing other clothing with it. I slipped on the coat and looked out the office door. Lane wasn’t in sight.

I walked softly on the carpet and went down the stairs. My head darted around to where the secretary's office was. The door was closed. I jumped the last few stairs and made for the door in haste.

“Heinz,” Lane’s voice spoke as my hand rested on the nob. I ignored him and went out the door. He of course followed. I looked back to see him skipping after me one arm in his jacket and the other searching for the other arm hole.

“Where are you going?” he asked when he caught up to me, his jacket now on.

“I am going to meet Sam and Lester. I want to know more about this case.”

“It’s not even a case yet.” He pointed out.

I nodded, he was right, for now.

I walked briskly across the street, taking in the crisp morning smells. Smoke hung in the air. I detected fresh bread being baked and also the musty smell from all the rain that had been falling all week. The tea shop was my destination. I took my favorite seat right outside in front of the shop. It gave me the opportunity to study people that passed by.  

Lane joined me. I assumed that the young fella had not chosen to be my assistant. It wasn’t of my choosing either. The chief of police Carmouthe thought I need an assistant and he sent Lane. Not that old Carmouthe is a kind soul, he just wanted someone to keep an eye one me. He has tried before. Giving me an assistant was his new plan.

After we were served tea, Sam and Lester showed up just as I expected.

“Lane, let me introduce you to Sam and Lester.”

The two boys, hardly eleven, greeted Lane with a hello. Lane on the other hand gave me a questioning look.

“Don’t be fooled by their age.” I smiled. “Sam and Lester are the most excellent sleuths for me. They can go places that I can not.”

“But…” Lane sputtered, “if Chief Carmouthe knew about this…”

“Well, Chief Carmouthe is not going to know about this. Is he?” I gave him a dark meaningful glare. I really felt quite sorry for Lane. He had only after all been with me a short time. He might even be useful, as long as he didn’t mess with all my plans that I have worked to perfection.

Lane gulped and avoided looking into my eyes.

I turned to the boys. “What do you have for me?”

Lester the brown head with a bushel of freckles on his face began. “I saw Hank Wilson leaving the police station. I recognized him right away, since ya know we helped on his case. Anyway I decided to follow him cuz you never know what these crooks are up to. He went to a hotel and checked in. I called Samie to come and watch for him while I went to investigate at the police station.”

Lester looked to Sam the shaggy ice blond. Sam smiled widely showing a missing tooth. “So I was tired of waiting, I decided to find out what room Ol’ Hank was staying in. Number 33.”

Lane interrupted, “Are you going to write that down?”

I rubbed my mustache. “No, I shall remember.”

Sam continued, “I went up to check his room and heard a conversation he was having with someone else. I heard Hank say ‘I’m going to get that gumshoe Heinz for everything he did to me.’ I didn’t stick around cuz they were leaving. I watched the two leave. It was Hank and some other guy in black. I tried to follow them, but they split up and I lost them.” Sam hung his head.

I patted his shoulder. “That’s alright Samie you will do better next time.” I raised my eyebrows. “Lester?”

Lester nodded. “It’s what you would expect, Hank got out for good behavior.”

I nodded taking in the information and filing it accordingly.

“Why does he want revenge anyway?” Lane asked, the only one clueless.

“Ah.” I sat back and sipped my tea. “That is a story worth going through. Hank Wilson’s wife died in an automobile accident. A cabbie was responsible. It was a tragic loss for him. It was a few months later, the cabbie was found dead. It was a quickly shut case as the police like it, but the cabbie’s wife asked me to find the truth.

“After some investigation I found the that the man had been poisoned by a very hard to detect poison. It didn’t take me long to prove that Hank Wilson was the killer. He was a strange chap, he almost seemed mad. The loss of family and murder are never good for the mind.”

“So we’re dealing with a lunatic?” Lane leaned forward his eyes wide.

I couldn’t help the smile that came to my lips. “A genius lunatic, but, yes, a lunatic nonetheless.”

🔎🔎

Miss the last story? Catch up Flowers Have Mysteries

This story went a little longer than the last one, but there was more things that needed to be explained. Hope you like the first person. Next time I might do Lane's POV. We will see. You can check out he other stories for the February challenge here and there is still time to enter  if you want.

So what do you think of the story? 
What do you think will happen next?
Do you like first or third person?
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My WIP // West Rover

Hay every one, today I am excited to share a little about my WIP.

I got this idea after watching the movie Nim's Island in 2015. West Rover became my main characters name. He was a cross between Indiana Jones and Alex Rover in the movie Nim's Island. I starting  writing it in March but I didn't do a lot of work on it for a while, although it was always on my mind. Finally this last year I started writing this story and haven't stopped. I first started writing it for the 100 for 100 challenge. That was in May. I am still writing it; though I am getting close to the end. I hope to finish it before February but I don't know if that will happen. I have been slacking off lately.

My story, The Adventures of West Rover, Siding with the Enemy. I plan to make it a series.

This story is set in the 50's but they are on an island so there isn't much to hair styles and such. I about had a big problem with pictures because of the fact than the characters didn't have 50's hair styles. But in the collage above they do have that style. 

I write in a note book, the story has taken two notebooks so far; it might be going on to a third. 

Here is the intro...

It swings in the midst of a dangerous fall,

What a rickety thing it might hit the wall,

unless you can fly,

You better go by and by.

West Rover has a mission: go to the island, find the book, and bring it back. but nothing in life is that easy. West Rover finds himself caught by natives and soon to be a sacrifice, but an old acquaintance Ace Cutter intervenes, and he isn't doing it for a thank you. He is after the treasure, the book (written long ago by an explorer) leads to by riddles. Cutter needs West's help to decipher the riddles, and West doesn't have much of a choice.

The jungle thickens and more troubles arise. Questions are presented, are riches evil? Does God exists?

West has choice to make, that will be the difference between life and death.  

Here today you can meet some of the Characters.

West Rover the main character and hero of course. He wears a brown leather jacket and long brimmed fedora.He caries around with him a bull whip and two revolvers; they get taken away from him in the story. He has blue eyes and blond, brown hair. In the jungle he has his hair wavy. West is just coming for the book (which is journal that was left in the jungle) to take it back to a rich man who wants the book. In the states West is an archeologist professor, who is more into adventure then teaching. He has a temper that gets him into trouble. 

Ace Cutter the enemy. He wants the treasure (a crown) and is willing to do anything to get it. He wears a long black coat and a brown hat. It is not in the picture. He has plenty of fire arms along with his Hench men to keep West in line. He has brown eyes, blond hair, and a commanding attitude. 

Indigo works with Ace; he is a mysterious boy to West, who looks to be from Arabia. He packs a rifle and  knives are stuffed in his rugged boots. His job is to keep an eye on West. Emmit is Indigo's pet pine martin. This little creature climbs around, causes trouble, and helps out as well. They make a threatening team. West is determined to make friends with them. 

Snips from the book.

"Cutter," West said under his breath, "run!" Cutter look at him. "What?"

West gave him a serious stare. Cutter moved just as an arrow thudded into the rocks, splitting in half. 

As West walked along he flipped through the book, stopping at his mark. West saw that the page was ripped out. He stopped in his tracks. It was gone, it was there before, so it must have been recently torn out. But who? And why?

West rubbed his head a big lump was forming. What did Cutting hit him with? And where was the devil?

"Do you have a plan West?" 

"I may... if you give me my whip."

Cutter paused before saying, "Nice try, West."

"This isn't some swindle Cutter."

"I've heard what you can do with the whip," Cutter remarked.

➤Some of the snips may change after editing. 

This picture above is some of my sketches inspired by my story. 

I hope to do another post at some point about my WIP. There may be some more collages and maybe some music.

*Disclaimer some pictures for the collages were found on Pinterest or the Internet. 

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