I’m back – yay! I took a break for NaNo – which I sucessfully completed by the way 
and I thought I’d better get back into the swing of things. So without further ado here is a fresh snippet from my upcoming urban fantasy release, The Brinded Cat:
He sat down opposite me, handing over the steaming mug. Fin looked a bit like an uncle, thinning on top with a pot belly. His self administered uniform of brown cords and tweed jacket was in place. He turned fifty last week and was more than a smidge touchy about it. So naturally I took the piss. A lot.
‘The problem is–’ he began.
‘I’m not doing anymore Community jobs. I already told you, it’s too dangerous.’ The last time had involved a politically powerful vampire and a dangerously attractive hunter.
And that’s your lot! Keep an eye out for The Brinded Cat coming soon! For more speculative fiction snippets from Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday click here, enjoy!
I like the “self administered uniform” – a nice piece of description. Of course, being less than three months’ short of 50 myself, I can’t approve of such dreadful ageism! Nice snippet – thanks!
That was pointing to one character’s flaw/weakness and the other’s tendency to exploit it. Nothing to do with age really, he could have been thirty and sensitive about it. Honest
I love men that are touchy about their ages. I want to both rib and coddle them. It is the oddest thing. So, naturally I love your description–just as Peter did. Fantastic set up. I’m impatiently awaiting this release.
Thanks
I’m still editing, it will be there soon…I hope.
Love the vulnerability you’ve revealed in his character, and the fondness in hers. Looking forward to this one.
Thanks JC
btw, Glad to see you found the snow!
Lol – yep, just doesn’t show up too well on the white background.
That’s why I went to dark, just until after the snow.
Good idea – mine looks like we’re in the middle of a blizzard! I’m snow-blind
Nice reference to FiF, there.
Thanks
I think it stands alone fine, but if anyone wanted to go and look Foul is Fair up it wouldn’t hurt either 
Community work? Obviously not the usual sort!
Not quite the same thing as Community Service
…last time it was a politically powerful vampire and an attractive hunter… which makes me wonder, what is it this time?? Nice snippet.
No snippet from me this week. I’ll be back next.
You’ll have to wait and see
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.
Congrats on NaNo, Chantal!
Great character insight in this snippet–for both of them.
Heidi
Thanks Heidi