Sunday, July 3, 2011

Six Sentence Sunday #13: True Glory

This week, I'm going to actually stay with my Regency paranormal romance WIP, A Woman of Proper Accomplishments. Last week, the a friend of Helena (the protagonist) had butted heads with another woman who had just insulted her after the end of a archery competition. Only the word of an important announcement ended their encounter.

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Helena stepped away from Jane Thornton to focus on Lady Johnstone through the gathered throng of people. Mr. Morgan stood beside her, a jolly smile on his face visible even at a distance. The continued din of excited conversation from the crowd made any conversation more than a few yards away difficult to hear.

Lady Johnstone held up a hand and waited until the crowd again fell into silence. “The contest is not yet complete. I offer a chance at even greater glory to those who would embody the true spirit of archery.”

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19 comments:

Gem Sivad said...

You've caught the feeling of revelry and fun. Now for the competition. Great six.

Unknown said...

This is getting better and better! I can visualize the crowd settling down and the grand Lady J herself preening with importance! Wonderful!

Cate Masters said...

Yikes sounds like a dangerous challenge. Love the mashing of paranormal and Regency!

Gayle Ramage said...

Go get those bows and arrows, ladies and gents. Great snippet!

Sarah Grimm said...

Ooh, let the games begin! Great six!

JoAnne Kenrick said...

Yeay, time for the bow n arrows! Love this snippet...and these characters have me hooked :)

Carolyn Rosewood said...

Great six!!

sue said...

Jolly good - nice six

Alyssa Fox said...

Great six!

Bree said...

Great sense of anticipation!

Anonymous said...

Wonder what the add on will be? Nice six.

Alix said...

Great six, with heaps of charm. Thank you.

Jayel Kaye said...

I see a challenge ahead. Good 6

Lindsay said...

Great six. Wonder what the 'a chance at even greater glory' is?

lexcade said...

Oh! A new competition! This should be interesting. can't wait to see more!

Verna Clay said...

This story builds every week. Keep it coming!

Xakara said...

Ooo, even greater glory, sounds dangerous and fun all in one! :)

~Xakara
Dawn's Early Light 6SS

Anonymous said...

Great six!

1000th.monkey said...

I like the use of the word 'jolly' :) I can't recall seeing that word used often in this context... so good on you!