Joining other writers who are posting 8 lines from their work in process, this is an excerpt from my novel, Dance the Dream Awake. You can find other writers participating and their work by clicking on Weekend Writing Warriors.
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After breakfast, I took out the
sketches I’d made and worked on creating a painting while the hours slipped
away. Isabella came early to tidy up and worked quietly, careful not to
disturb me.
When I finally took a break in
the early afternoon, she came and stood behind me. “May I see, Señora?”
“Please, call me Tessa.
“Is very nice. Who is una
viejecita?”
“What old woman?” I asked as I squinted at my
painting of rocks at the seashore.
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Oh, I LOVED the zinger at the end! Great touch of humor! :-)
ReplyDeleteKeep that great writing coming!
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Adrienne
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Thanks for the comment and appreciation.
DeleteNice to meet you. Who did she paint into her scene? Sounds kind of spooky!
ReplyDeleteA little apprehension that is building. . .
DeleteOh, cool. I did not expect this.
ReplyDeleteNice little mystery. Now I want to know who the old woman is! Good 8, Cora! :-)
ReplyDeleteOoh, fascinating. The ending sentence left me kind of shivery inagoodway and definitely wanting to read more. Terrific snippet!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the snippet. Nice job building a little mystery in such a short space.
ReplyDeleteHum interesting difference of perception between your characters.
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