Six Sentence Sunday 5-6-12

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Mae Clair

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~

There are many other Six Sentence Sunday offerings available for reading, so be sure to check out the website and the many talented authors who are participating. Thanks in advance should you like to leave a comment. I’m finding SSS fun, informative, and a wonderful way to meet authors and readers!

41 thoughts on “Six Sentence Sunday 5-6-12”

Joanne Stewart on May 6, 2012 at 10:07 AM said:

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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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 11:58 AM said:
  
  Aww, thanks, Joanne. And yeah, Caleb definitely has encountered (and will continue to encounter) much contrast between the two!
  
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Christina McKnight on May 6, 2012 at 11:24 AM said:

Your Six Sentence Sunday posts are getting better and better!

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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 11:56 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Christina. Glad you liked it!
  
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Angela Quarles on May 6, 2012 at 12:15 PM said:

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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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 2:04 PM said:
  
  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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  - Angela Quarles on May 6, 2012 at 2:17 PM said:
    
    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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Lila Shaw on May 6, 2012 at 12:36 PM said:

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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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 2:05 PM said:
  
  You’re absolutely right, Lila, and we get a few glimpses of those in the novel 😉
  
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sarahballance on May 6, 2012 at 12:45 PM said:

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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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 2:11 PM said:
  
  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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Jennifer Lowery on May 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM said:

Love time travels!! Can’t wait to read this one! Awesome six!

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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 2:11 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Jennifer! So happy you’re enjoying it 🙂
  
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Sue on May 6, 2012 at 12:58 PM said:

I love stuff like this. There seems to be an implied “but” after the last sentence….

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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 2:13 PM said:
  
  And I think that might be next Sunday’s Six 🙂 Thanks, Sue! Glad you’re enjoying it.
  
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Zee Monodee on May 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM said:

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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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 2:15 PM said:
  
  I enjoy time-travels for the same reason, Zee. Talk about stepping out of your comfort zone, LOL!
  
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lanirhea on May 6, 2012 at 1:22 PM said:

Ooo it sounds like he will have no issues at all! Great six!

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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 2:15 PM said:
  
  Many thanks, Lani. So glad you enjoyed it!
  
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  - sheridegrom - From the literary and legislative trenches. on May 6, 2012 at 2:28 PM said:
    
    Terrific set-up for the sentences, Mae. This is becoming more and more inticing.
    
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  - Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 6:12 PM said:
    
    Thanks, Sheri! It’s always hard choosing just six sentences. I’m glad the ones I’ve picked are working!
    
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L.J. Kentowski on May 6, 2012 at 2:30 PM said:

Great job in describing his 2 lives, so to speak. Love it! Great 6!

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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 6:16 PM said:
  
  Many thanks, L.J.!
  
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Karyn Good on May 6, 2012 at 2:30 PM said:

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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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 6:18 PM said:
  
  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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Lorraine Paton on May 6, 2012 at 2:36 PM said:

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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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 6:19 PM said:
  
  Yep, I’m going to have to do some sixes with Arianna’s POV very soon. 🙂 Thanks, Lorraine!
  
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Christina Michaels on May 6, 2012 at 3:10 PM said:

I must admit to not having read many time travel stories–yours sounds intriguing. Excellent six!

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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 6:21 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Christina. I’m glad I’ve stirred your curiosity!
  
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Ryan Derham on May 6, 2012 at 4:01 PM said:

He’s certainly noticed some of the more ‘casual’ aspects of modern society. Lol Nicely done as usual, Mae!

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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 6:29 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Ryan. I really enjoy these characters and am glad to be able to share their experiences with others!
  
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ChristineWarner on May 6, 2012 at 5:37 PM said:

Enjoyed your six….his internals were perfect and definitely intriguing.

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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 7:39 PM said:
  
  Thanks for reading and commenting, Chrstine! Happy SSS!
  
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Melynda Price on May 6, 2012 at 6:17 PM said:

Love his perception of the now compared to then. Great POV in this six 🙂

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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 6:35 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Melynda. I’ve always enjoyed delving into my character’s heads!
  
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Kate Meader (@KittyMeader) on May 6, 2012 at 7:33 PM said:

I bet there are plenty willing to take him home for the night. Love this six!

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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 7:43 PM said:
  
  Aww, thanks, Kate. Yeah, I think the man would have a line 😉
  
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elaine cantrell on May 6, 2012 at 8:00 PM said:

I love time travel novels. I’ll be looking for this one.

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- Mae Clair on May 6, 2012 at 8:37 PM said:
  
  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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venicekennedy on May 7, 2012 at 12:41 PM said:

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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- Mae Clair on May 8, 2012 at 12:05 PM said:
  
  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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