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:

  1. Gem SivadJuly 3, 2011 at 6:10 AM

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

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  2. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 6:25 AM

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

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  3. Cate MastersJuly 3, 2011 at 6:33 AM

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

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  4. Gayle RamageJuly 3, 2011 at 6:38 AM

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

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  5. Sarah GrimmJuly 3, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Ooh, let the games begin! Great six!

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  6. JoAnne KenrickJuly 3, 2011 at 6:53 AM

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

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  7. Carolyn RosewoodJuly 3, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Great six!!

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  8. sueJuly 3, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Jolly good - nice six

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  9. Alyssa FoxJuly 3, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Great six!

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  10. BreeJuly 3, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Great sense of anticipation!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Wonder what the add on will be? Nice six.

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  12. AlixJuly 3, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Great six, with heaps of charm. Thank you.

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  13. Jayel KayeJuly 3, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I see a challenge ahead. Good 6

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  14. LindsayJuly 3, 2011 at 10:16 AM

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

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  15. lexcadeJuly 3, 2011 at 1:01 PM

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

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  16. Verna ClayJuly 3, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    This story builds every week. Keep it coming!

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  17. XakaraJuly 3, 2011 at 5:15 PM

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

    ~Xakara
    Dawn's Early Light 6SS

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  18. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Great six!

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  19. 1000th.monkeyJuly 4, 2011 at 6:27 AM

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

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