“Many people hear voices when no one is there. Some of them are called mad and are shut up in rooms where they stare at the walls all day. Others are called writers and they do pretty much the same thing.” —Margaret Chittenden

Saturday, October 6, 2012

AWAKENING A WITCH #1 - Six Sentence Sunday

It's been an eon (give or take an era or two) since I've posted an excerpt, so I'm happy to be participating in Six Sentence Sunday again. 

I was tempted to post something from SECRETS AND SECOND CHANCES, which I've entered into the So You Think You Can Write contest, but instead I unearthed a different work-in-progress: AWAKENING A WITCH.  Can you guess from the working title that it is a paranormal?  Yes, I thought probably.  It is also historical. 

So - a bit of a departure from what I've posted on SSS in the past. 

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Set Up: Once upon a time - May 1891 to be exact - there was a odd, but pretty, spinster making a wish while standing on the shore of a small loch in the Scottish borders.  These are the opening sentences...

My six:

          When Mattie’s grandmother had presented her with the large pendant she now wore at her neck, the old woman had claimed it was magical.  A large bulky topaz sat proud at the heart of the ornament, with smaller stones and fine gold ribbons clustered around it.  Her sisters had proclaimed the piece ugly, but Mattie hadn’t minded its gaudy, old-fashioned appearance.  And, while she understood enchantments were something from fairy tales, sometimes – like now – Mattie wished it could be different.  Yes, this would be an excellent time for her golden jewelry to prove itself. 
          If only it were true. 

Thank you for stopping by my Six Sentence Sunday post!  I hope you enjoyed it. 

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21 comments:

  1. For her sake, I hope it's magical, mostly because I feel the world could do with some more magic. Good luck in the contest!

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    1. There shall be magic! ;) And, thanks for the good luck on the contest.

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  2. I love this. There's so much emotion in those sentences. I can see her standing there, making a wish on this. Excellent description of the necklace as well. Good luck in the contest!!

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    1. Thank you, Joanne! I've re-written this opening so many times, I'm glad you liked this current version! And, thanks for the good luck1 :)

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  3. Nice six--you make me curious what kind of magic will come into her world.

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  4. I loved it. The description is beautiful and haunting. Surely, it is magic!! You need to get this written! I'd love to read it.

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    1. Yay! Thanks, Pat. There is a little magic close by... :)

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  5. Great to see you back! I love historical paranormal obviously Looking forward to more. By the way have you read Discovery of Witches - totally excellent

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    1. Thanks, Sue! It is great to be back. :)
      I haven't read Discover of Witches, I'll have to go look for it!

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  6. I feel melancholy, really draws you in. Beautiful start.

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    1. Thanks, SJ. Yes, Mattie is feeling a bit out of sorts. Things are about to change, though! ;)

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  7. I can really visualize the necklace, terrific description, and I can't wait to see what kind of magic will happen - excellent excerpt!

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    1. Thank you so much, Veronica! I played with a few different starts until a writing friend suggested I start with the necklace, which plays an important role in the story. And, voila! :) I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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  8. Lovely description of the necklace.

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  9. I've missed you, Lorraine. Welcome back.

    This snippet is so different from the last story you shared. I have a feeling that the magic is real, so your heroine better be careful of what she wishes and how she phrases that wish!
    --Kimberly K. Comeau

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    1. Awe, thanks, Casey! There is magic, but Mattie has no clue yet. Boy, is her world about to change. ;)

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  10. I love this -- the description, her emotions, the setting. I definitely want to read more of this!

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  11. Mmm, my post just got deleted! Anyway, I said I love this -- the description, the setting, her emotions. I'm looking forward to reading more of this!

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  12. Wow! What a great opening! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that title, so I hope you keep it. Man, why does she need that pendant NOW. Totally grabbed hold of me and drew me in. Welcome back! Sorry I missed you last week.

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