Improving my Writing Skills

"The moment the stepped outside his SUV ... "

"Within two minutes he had a room reserved at the Rose Cottage a few blocks away."

"He made a sticky note to himself with his(*) name on it with the reference - [...]- and pressed it against the back of the counter."

" ... She tore out the article, brought it in and slapped in on the desk in fromm if him. Then she had folded her arms, cocked her head, and asked, "Think it could be her?"

"He shoved (...) into the pocket of his brown leather jacket."

"Lots to catch up on since last night."

"Here's a brief run-down of what I wanted to post."