Every week we post six lines from a work of ours, a work-in-progress or published or a recommendation of someone else’s work with at least one LGBT character. Posted at Rainbow Snippets here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/963484217054974

I promised something newer this week. Last week I gave you something from my friend J. Scott Coatsworth’s “River City Chronicles.” This week, something from the sequel he is writing and serializing on his blog. https://www.jscottcoatsworth.com/category/features/serial/ Here’s the opening to “Down the River; The River City Chronicles, Book Two” by J. Scott Coatsworth. Ainsley Kim is taking a customer’s order at Ragazzi.

Ainsley hid a grin. She was good at reading people. “Not a problem. So the tagliatelle?”

Andy nodded. “Sure. With arrabiata sauce. And ask the chef to make it a little extra spicy.”

She tapped it into the POS, feeling more like a glorified data entry clerk than a waitress.

Here’s a bit more…

“Don’t let him fool you. Kel knows what he wants. He just likes to play with his prey.” Andy grimaced, then managed a weak smile. “Sorry for the foul mood. I hate losing.”

Rich, White and a lawyer to boot? You have no idea what losing is. “Not a problem.” She flashed him her best you’re the customer so I’ll pretend I like you smile.

That should whet your appetite! And I’ve worked in restaurants, so this rings true!

And with that, I am going to take a break from snippeting for a few weeks as I am taking a long trip. I should be back at it in the middle of June. Until then, take care! —jeff