HALF BAKED WOMEN by Bobbie Candas

 

That first year of college, they thought they’d done it all

Twenty years later, they’re not done learning.

 

 

In 1971, they were just four girls starting their journey at the University of Texas in Austin. Twenty years later, they reunite in San Antonio along the Riverwalk, seemingly successful and happy. But beneath the surface, cracks from their past still linger.

 

That first wild and frivolous freshman year, Carney, Breeze, Margo, and Nicki navigate together through romances, jealousy, and risky habits, trying to find themselves while stumbling into adulthood. But years later, as they come together for a three-day reunion, they are reminded that maybe they still have something to learn from each other. Reckless events unfold, forcing them to confront the mistakes and secrets they thought they left behind.

 

Half Baked Women: The Reheat takes us back to a time of carefree abandon and easy friendships, where the journey of self-discovery was filled with adventure, road trips, chance encounters, laughter, and tears. If that sounds intriguing, jump in and enjoy the ride.

EXCERPT:

It was still dark at six a.m. on a Tuesday morning. Carney had promised herself that she’d get up early, hit the library as it opened, and study for two hours before an important Italian exam. She stumbled around their dark room, not wanting to wake Breeze, pulling on yesterday’s jeans and T-shirt. Carney grabbed her books and shoes at the foot of the floor mattress and stepped out of the room.

 

She immediately heard a loud groan and felt the smoosh of a body part under her bare feet, as she tripped and fell on top of someone. This was followed by the pained utterance of, “What the fuck!” below her.

 

“Shish,” she hissed and whispered back, “Sorry, so sorry,” as Carney climbed off the body and stood up. The profanity came from a long lump wrapped in a blanket, laying in the hallway. She switched on the overhead hall light and apologized again. “I’m so sorry. Did I break anything?”

 

A guy looked up at her squinting into the light, then pulled a pair of glasses from his T-shirt pocket, put them on, and pushed himself up to a sitting position. He quickly patted down his ribs and legs. “No, it appears we’re in luck. No broken bones. Sure glad you weren't wearing heels; could have lost a lung.”

 

“So, who are you?”

 

“Randal Lee Hooker. Uh, guitar player extraordinaire.” He wiped his glass lenses on the faded black concert T-shirt, and put them on again. “You’re looking mighty fine this morning.”

 

Carney looked down and examined this strange man sleeping outside her door. “Whose friend are you?”

 

“Richard, from next door. There’s three of us who needed a place to stay last night. They ran out of space and they suggested I ask one of your roommates if I could sleep on your floor.”

 

Carney nodded, and approved of his dark, longish shag haircut, stache, and rugged rock-n-roll look. “Randal Lee, do you happen to speak Italian?”

 

“Si, amore mio, but that’s pretty much all I got.”

 

She sighed deeply, disappointed to have to cut this short. “Unfortunately then, I have no use for you right now. Go back to sleep Mr. Hooker. Perhaps I’ll step on you another time?”

 

He shrugged. “Probably not. Headed to Louisiana, but who knows?”

 

“One can dream.” Carney smiled and waved. “Arrivederci.” A guitar player extraordinaire sleeping at her door. Now that would never have happened at Kinsolving! Apartment living had a few perks after all.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

 

I'm a Texas girl: Grew up in San Antonio, went to school at UT in Austin, and graduated with a degree in Journalism. I eventually settled in Dallas, where I raised a husband, a few cats, and two kids.  My husband, the children, and the cats will probably disagree on who raised whom, but I'm always a sucker for a robust discussion. For years, I was involved in retail management, but I have untangled myself from the world of clothing and shoes and immersed myself in my true passion — writing fiction and delving deep into the lives of my characters.

 

I do come up for air occasionally, and I've been known to imbibe in a few glasses of wine and have been occasionally spotted forking into decadent desserts while gathering with friends and family. Put me on a shady deck or an umbrella-covered patio, with a table full of opinionated know-it-alls, a spicy margarita, and I'm in my happy place. I also enjoy trips to distant places, and most recently have been enjoying summers along the Aegean coast of Turkey. 

 

But I'll always make time for writing and reading, with a stack of novels ready and waiting on my nightstand, and a few always sleeping patiently on my Kindle. I bounce around genres, and I'm usually up for a good recommendation. So, let me know what you've enjoyed reading lately. I can be reached on Instagram, at my FB author page--Bobbie Candas, or on my Amazon Author Central page.

 

Half Baked Women: The Reheat is my sixth novel. All available in E-book, paperback, or KDP

 

I look forward to hearing from you!

 

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