Ok, my turn on the lucky seven. First, my apologies to the
many of you who have tagged me already. I meant to jump in early, but life got
in the way, and in the confusion that ensued I have forgotten exactly who all
has tagged me. On that note, I will offer a do-over. Leave a comment reminding
me of your tag and I’ll have another go expressing my thanks for your kind
thoughts.
However, for this time, I will first thank Charis Maloy for
her tag. http://charismaloy.wordpress.com/
Now the rules: Go to page 77 of your WIP then
go to line 7. Post the next 7 lines, just as they are, into your blog post.
If your WIP is not long enough, go to page 7
Next tag seven bloggers you like.
Oddly enough, upon close inspection, I actually
have 7 WIPs, so here the excerpt from one.
““On a primitive planet, at the galactic rim, you will find
she whom you seek,” Modra whispered into Jen-jen’s ear, then she collapsed back
onto the bed; her spirit had left, and Modra was no more. She still had that
blissful look on her face. Young Branah shivered to his core and looked away.
As
Jen-jen gently removed the cloak of office from the old woman’s body, a page
burst into the room and ran toward her. “Master
Jen-jen, you are commanded to attend the Emperor at once,” he shouted as he
stretched to his fullest height.
Jen-jen
smiled and patted him on the shoulder as she stepped past him. “Tell the emperor that I am busy at the
moment, but I will grant him an audience at the first moment of opportunity,”
she said clearly. The page’s face went
ashen. His head would soon leave his
shoulders if he were to deliver that message to the emperor.”
Ok, there it is in all its first
draft glory. Now for seven bloggers you
should check out.
Asrai
Devin: http://comingalive.wordpress.com/
Melinda
VanLove: http://www.melindavan.com/
Jessica
O’Neal: http://thesexylittlenerd.wordpress.com/
Lynn
Kelley: http://lynnkelleyrandomactsofwriting.blogspot.ca/
Susie
Lindau http://susielindau.com/
Jennette
Marie Powell: http://www.jenpowell.com/
Ok,
folks, you’re it.
Remember
to leave a comment if you have already tagged me and I’ll do it again. Thanks
for indulging a forgetful old lady.
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Great Choice girl!!!! Hee Heee!!
ReplyDeleteSeven WIP's, huh? (taps foot)
ReplyDeleteI know, I know, (hangs head and shuffles feet) but I get an idea for a story and just have to write it down. If I counted re-writes it could go to ten. No, Sally, don't shoot.. aaaahhhhh!
DeleteSally's comment made me burst out in laughter. I can't have multiples going at the same time either or I mess up my mojo - so to speak. Something about that entire first paraghraph speaks to me. Nicely done, Prudence. :) Thanks for the tag! I posted my seven here. http://wp.me/p1QtlR-Sn They fell where they fell. Meh.
ReplyDeleteLoved your excerpt, Debra. Now I want the rest of the story.
DeleteYou are gonna love this, Chloe was in my lap when I pulled up this page and immediately piped up with "that's Pru bein' silly" Then promptly wondered where the pictures of Pru and I together are! try explaining an internet based friendship to a four year old!! too cute!
ReplyDeleteAwe, that's so sweet.
ReplyDeleteWow, 7 WIP's, that's amazing. I enjoyed your lines and now I want to read more!
ReplyDeleteCareful! Pru is very addicting! Kinda like an excellent chocolate! Just can't get enough!!
DeleteHi guys, this is from a short work I hope to publish soon. Just have another edit or two then a cover.
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