tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752102067360349465.post6066496275182671734..comments2023-06-03T09:32:09.137-04:00Comments on Suki's News and Comment Area: Suki With A Twist: Part OneJohn Tagliaferrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09338484119413741895noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752102067360349465.post-36119553047340607152010-03-16T14:02:56.089-04:002010-03-16T14:02:56.089-04:00John,
Did a writeup on Facebook for this. I thin...John,<br /><br />Did a writeup on Facebook for this. I think that Facebook link only works if you have an account. Hint hint!<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=366825343349&topic=13096&post=60577#post60577<br /><br />Figured I should start a new topic for the upcoming book. Finished my first read of the draft last night and sent John the corrections I noticed. Good thing: it is a "Part One". Bad thing: I don't know what happens in "Part Two" yet!<br /><br />Some basics for this one. It should be called an alternate series or something. The "With a Twist" in the title is a warning that this one is different. Suki, her mother Jung and her two best friends, Patricia and Samantha, are radically different.<br /><br />Jung runs a full-service party firm, same as the original series. Wedding planning, office parties, catering and companionship are all supplied by her firm. Her age is fuzzy in this one again too.<br /><br />Suki's job is much different. In the original series she worked in the office, did lots of the party planning and she was a researcher "on the side." The twist in the new books, she is a Vice President by title only and actually works the parties. No PhD, no real college, not a scientist either. The book opens with her in the new position.<br /><br />She is always behind on her bills and enjoys recreational drugs. She also has a large car collection, only imports are mentioned and she hates American cars, she ain't no Jeep girl. The last part was a shock, but it turns out to be important. Her heels got taller too. She is always in 6" heels now.<br /><br />Suki is 24 this time.<br /><br />Patricia is still a CPA, but she works the parties on the side, like Suki and Samantha.<br /><br />Samantha is married to Patricia, something else legal in the future. She is still a secretary for a law firm. She and Jung are Suki's best advisors.<br /><br />John Tagliaferro is very much like the John from the original series, but he does some recreational drugs. A major difference from the original series, he has an intimate relationship with Jung before meeting Suki. He is 46 this time. For some reason I noticed that the relative ages of John and Suki stay consistent with the original.<br /><br />Jackie is mentioned, she is still building security for John's condo building and comes across as John's best friend. That might just be me from knowing the other books so well. They are very friendly.<br /><br />Locations:<br />The locations are pretty much the same. Suki's apartment is down the street from her office, I think John's condo is still in Rosslyn but don't remember if that detail is mentioned.<br /><br />Trish and Sam have a house together near Crystal City.<br /><br />Suki, Patricia and Samantha do not have a set happy hour place anymore. They meet different places every Tuesday.<br /><br />The gadgets:<br />John continued with things he thought of in the first series. Outfits that morph colors electronically, home automation, etc. He also brought in some of the things Sarah and I used in our fan fiction. "Gogs" are now contact lenses with a display, along with ear buds. They are controlled with either eye or hand movements. I think Suki changed her wig color with a smile once. Suki also has a mask and bodysuit that gives her the appearance of being mixed race for a special night she planned for John.<br /><br />The plot:<br />Suki is sick of her job and is seeking real intimacy. She gets advice from her friends and mother who point her in the right direction. Jung tells Suki where she might run into a particular man who might be just the thing, at least temporarily.<br /><br />Suki meets John and they hit it off right away, they travel together to San Francisco on their second date. It is a working weekend for John and that they both have a great time together. A new career opportunity for Suki unfolds too.<br /><br />The book ends with Suki and John looking forward to their next date.<br /><br />Like mentioned at the top, if there was not a part two around the corner, this would have been a big letdown. Right now, it is a great story that leaves me wanting more.Sukihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06797443729831393366noreply@blogger.com