Saturday, July 23, 2011

Six Sentence Sunday #15: Melting Pot

If you're unfamiliar with Six Sentence Sunday, the idea is simple. You post six sentences from one of your works (published or unpublished, WIP or complete).


Today, I'm going back to my YA urban fantasy, Osland. I present this six without context or comment.

Lydia peered at me for a long moment. “Are you an alien?” She furrowed her brow. “Not that I discriminate. I welcome you as a Martian-American to Earth. If you need like someone to talk to immigration for you, I’m sure my dad can find some good lawyers.”


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22 comments:

  1. Cate MastersJuly 24, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Perfect YA voice - just like a kid to deal with an alien in a practical manner. Great six!

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  2. Jayel KayeJuly 24, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I agree with Cate. I can hear the voice in my head.

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  3. Debra MooreJuly 24, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Loving the Scifi! Woot!

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  4. AlixJuly 24, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I agree with Cate too. Great voice, and a six that makes me want to read more. Thank you.

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  5. JoAnne KenrickJuly 24, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    hehe Martian-American love it, and it's a super fun snippet -- fab six

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  6. sueJuly 24, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    wonderful! I can see where this is going - great idea

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  7. Sherry GloagJuly 24, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Cate nailed it, got nothing to add. :-)

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  8. Chrystalla ThomaJuly 24, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    lol Can you send some to help with my husband's visa? (he's Costa Rican, moved with me to Cyprus) :) Great six!

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  9. BreeJuly 24, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    lol! I love it! Very practical.

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  10. Verna ClayJuly 24, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I love all things alien. This is great and the YA voice is perfect.

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  11. Gem SivadJuly 24, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    You definitely caught the kid mindset and voice. Great six!

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  12. E. P. BeaumontJuly 24, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Already it's clear that this is a world where extraplanetary visitors are common, and La Migra is one of their hassles. Hassle, of course, is better translated as Story... and now I want to know a bit more.

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  13. J.A. BeardJuly 24, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Interesting to see the different reactions. I usually provide more context but wanted to see how people would parse thing.

    I will note, for clarity, that this is a modern day urban fantasy story and Lydia's parsing of the situation reflects more on her than the nature of the setting. :)

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  14. Carrie Ann RyanJuly 24, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    he he Very nice! I love the YA voice!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I could imagine that being said sarcastically too.

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  16. LindsayJuly 24, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Yep, Cate nailed it.
    Love the humor also

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  17. AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Interesting six!
    Barb

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  18. 1000th.monkeyJuly 24, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    wow, I think I'd be phased more in her position... guess she's seen/met weirder :)

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  19. Sarah GrimmJuly 24, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    ROFL I love this six!

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  20. Sandy NachlingerJuly 24, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Your six sentences reveal an appealing character who's open-minded and helpful. I like her already! Love "Martian-American" too.

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  21. J.A. BeardJuly 24, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Yes. Lydia definitely has an interesting way of looking at things.

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  22. Lucy FelthouseJuly 25, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    LOL, I love the humour here. Well done :)

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