Welcome back, Six Sentence Sunday readers! I’m continuing with Weathering Rock again today, my upcoming time-travel / paranormal release from Lyrical Press. I hope you’ll join me in October for the novel when it finally hits the e-book “shelves.”
Last week, I left my hero, Colonel Caleb DeCardian, (formerly of the Union Army during America’s Civil War, now transplanted to modern day) thinking about Arianna Hart, a woman he’s recently met. He’s attracted, she’s attracted, but of course, there’s friction between them. After a rocky start, Arianna has left in a huff. This is from Caleb’s POV as he continues to think of her.
~ooOOoo~
In his day, there was no such thing as casual sex. There’d been a handful of women he could call on if, and when, he’d felt the need to satisfy his natural instincts. Prostitutes and camp followers trailed after regiments and brigades, and brothels were abundant in most of the larger towns.
In the present world he’d had to adapt, knowing he couldn’t afford prying questions or emotional entanglements. Men still gathered in drinking establishments—now called bars—women too. He’d learned some of the females were eager to take him home for the night, as keen as he was for a few hours of pleasure.
~ooOOoo~
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I’m very intrigued by this! I love the contrast in his thoughts, of the world he knew and the new one he’s found himself in now (I’m assuming, anyway). I definitely want to read more!
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Aww, thanks, Joanne. And yeah, Caleb definitely has encountered (and will continue to encounter) much contrast between the two!
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Your Six Sentence Sunday posts are getting better and better!
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Thanks, Christina. Glad you liked it!
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Well, you know I love time travels and this is one of the reasons why– the chance to explore the differences between the time periods through the eyes of someone completely new to the culture. Great 6!
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Thanks, Angela. What an adjustment time travel would be. It provides so much wonderful fodder for writers, not to mention the turmoil it causes our characters!
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I agree! There’s just so much to play with, but it’s also challenging to get it all across in a realistic way. Fun fun!
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Sounds like he’s learning to fit in pretty well despite being out of his time, but I’ll bet those learned bits came with a few embarrassing and/or shocking moments. LOL
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You’re absolutely right, Lila, and we get a few glimpses of those in the novel 😉
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I’m 34 and already doing the “kids these days” thing with, well, kids these days. I just can’t IMAGINE what it’s like to find yourself far, far into the future. Talk about a culture shock! Enjoyed it, Mae!
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Thanks, Sarah. It’s been fun exploring the 21st Century from Caleb’s POV. The poor guy has really had his hands full!
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Love time travels!! Can’t wait to read this one! Awesome six!
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Thanks, Jennifer! So happy you’re enjoying it 🙂
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I love stuff like this. There seems to be an implied “but” after the last sentence….
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And I think that might be next Sunday’s Six 🙂 Thanks, Sue! Glad you’re enjoying it.
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What a ‘culture’ shock this modern age must be for him! That’s one of the reasons I love time-travel stories – to see how the characters see and adapt to their ‘transplanted’ time 🙂
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I enjoy time-travels for the same reason, Zee. Talk about stepping out of your comfort zone, LOL!
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Ooo it sounds like he will have no issues at all! Great six!
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Many thanks, Lani. So glad you enjoyed it!
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Terrific set-up for the sentences, Mae. This is becoming more and more inticing.
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Thanks, Sheri! It’s always hard choosing just six sentences. I’m glad the ones I’ve picked are working!
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Great job in describing his 2 lives, so to speak. Love it! Great 6!
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Many thanks, L.J.!
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Great job showing the contrasting in the two different time periods you chosen. I’m intrigued by a story with a time travel / paranormal mix! I can’t wait to find out how the paranormal part plays out! Great six.
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Thanks, Karyn. I’m going to start sharing more of the paranormal elements in a few weeks. Caleb (and Arianna) end up with a lot on their plates!
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Love your six, Mae! I’m getting more and more curious to meeet your heroine! I wonder if she has her own “natural instincts”. 🙂
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Yep, I’m going to have to do some sixes with Arianna’s POV very soon. 🙂 Thanks, Lorraine!
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I must admit to not having read many time travel stories–yours sounds intriguing. Excellent six!
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Thanks, Christina. I’m glad I’ve stirred your curiosity!
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He’s certainly noticed some of the more ‘casual’ aspects of modern society. Lol Nicely done as usual, Mae!
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Thanks, Ryan. I really enjoy these characters and am glad to be able to share their experiences with others!
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Enjoyed your six….his internals were perfect and definitely intriguing.
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Thanks for reading and commenting, Chrstine! Happy SSS!
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Love his perception of the now compared to then. Great POV in this six 🙂
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Thanks, Melynda. I’ve always enjoyed delving into my character’s heads!
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I bet there are plenty willing to take him home for the night. Love this six!
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Aww, thanks, Kate. Yeah, I think the man would have a line 😉
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I love time travel novels. I’ll be looking for this one.
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Many thanks, Elaine. Glad I’ve intrigued you. Lyrical Press is releasing it in October. It’s my first, so I’m a tad excited, LOL!
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The fine time-traveling hunk Caleb in a modern day bar– oh my! Love it! Would love to be a barfly listening in. These six give are great fodder for a the reader to imagine on how it might pla out. Mae –such good story telling on your part (and amazing on how you do it in just a few words,btw!)– to always bring us back to the friction this man from the past, living in the future, has to deal with (process). Also giving as bit of history in the mix! Great six, my friend! I know you’re going to score bigtime with your readers with this well-crafted story.
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Thanks, Venice. I admit a huge soft spot for Caleb (and a few other characters in this book). He’s definitely got a lot to angst about. No wonder the guy thinks about cutting loose in awhile, LOL!
Thanks for the wonderful comments!
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