Six Sentence Sunday 5-20-12

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Mae Clair

Wow, it’s Sunday already. This week flew by at lightspeed. Fortunately, Sundays are good because, among other things, they bring another round of six sentence reads. Many thanks to everyone who’s been stopping by and commenting each week on my soon-to-be pulished time-travel/paranormal romance, WEATHERING ROCK.

For the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing thoughts mostly from Caleb DeCardian’s POV with a glimpse of what Arianna Hart thinks of him. Caleb is a former colonel of the Union Army during America’s Civil War who has been displaced and transported to the present century. He’s made a less than glowing impression on Arianna, the heroine of my novel. Arianna teaches American history at the middle school, and has no clue of his true nature. Shortly after they meet he does something to make her angry,(sorry, don’t want to share that one). This encounter takes place later the same day when they run into each other at the library.

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Caleb leaned close, bracing one arm against the shelf. In the small confines of the aisle, she felt dwarfed by his height. Her natural instinct was to withdraw, but she held her ground, determined he wouldn’t intimidate her.

“Let me make it up to you,” he suggested.

She raised her chin. “How would you do that?”

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Ack! The limit of a Six is so frustrating but, according to the rules, I need to end it here. You can find plenty of other entertaining reads on the Six Sentence Sunday website, including instructions on how to participate. I hope you’ll check back again next week as I continue with Caleb in Arianna. Happy Sunday and Happy reading!

41 thoughts on “Six Sentence Sunday 5-20-12”

Lorraine Paton on May 20, 2012 at 10:14 AM said:

Hmm… I wonder what he has in mind. 🙂 I love that she is holding her ground with him.

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 11:17 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Lorraine. Methinks Caleb has his work cut out for him in trying to win her over, LOL!
  
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L.J. Kentowski on May 20, 2012 at 10:19 AM said:

Oh, yes… these limiting 6 are very frustrating because I definitely want to know what he has in mind too! Very intriguing 6!

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 11:16 AM said:
  
  Thanks, L.J. I think six limitations are really hard when you venture into dialogue. It’s easier with POV and description but dialogue gets eaten up so quickly when doing a six! Glad you found it intriguing!
  
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ChristineWarner on May 20, 2012 at 11:18 AM said:

oooh..how will he do that? Yep, I’m intrigued!

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 11:27 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Christine! He definitely has some making up to do! 🙂
  
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Wildcat's Wife on May 20, 2012 at 11:52 AM said:

I keep a small notebook on authors and their books. This is definitely one I want to read. I can’t wait to see what happens in Arianna’s “library of love” with Caleb!!

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 12:13 PM said:
  
  So clever! 🙂 I do the same, with all the authors on books, only mine is on a computer. Thanks so much!
  
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  - sheridegrom - From the literary and legislative trenches. on May 20, 2012 at 5:39 PM said:
    
    Great idea of keeping track from the six sentence posts – they do leave me intriqued of what’s to follow.
    
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Joanne Stewart on May 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM said:

Oh this is no fair! I want to know what he did AND I want to know what he’s going to do about it. Great six! 😉

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 12:13 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Joanne. When a man fouls up there’s little he can do but make-up, LOL. Of course, in Caleb’s case it’s worse because he’s still a stranger. The path to true love is rarely smooth. 🙂
  
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Kate Meader (@KittyMeader) on May 20, 2012 at 12:20 PM said:

I’m glad to see she’s no shrinking violet! He’d better come up with the goods. Great six!

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 12:24 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Kate! Yep, Arianna’s spunk is sometimes a bit too much for Caleb who is still carrying around an 1860s mindset. He’s got his work cut out for him. Thanks for dropping by and commenting!
  
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Ryan Derham on May 20, 2012 at 12:32 PM said:

Ha! This is going to be interesting. What did he do and is she gonna make him sweat?! Really liking this story, Mae, and you’re totally right about dialogue eating up the six sentences. 😉

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 12:37 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Ryan! Getting a good six when you’re working with dialogue is challenging. Glad you’re enjoying the story. 🙂 Thanks for dropping by and checking out the latest conflict in Caleb and Arianna’s world 🙂
  
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Angela Quarles on May 20, 2012 at 12:37 PM said:

Interesting! Can’t wait to see what he has up his sleeve and what her response will be….

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 12:41 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Angela. I’m hoping I might be able to venture into that next week (assuming dialogue doesn’t gobble up most of my six again)!
  
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Karen Michelle Nutt on May 20, 2012 at 12:39 PM said:

He’s going to make it up to her. Hmm… this could be interesting. Great six!

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 12:44 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Karen! Yep, I’m hoping to stir things up a bit, LOL!
  
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Karysa Faire on May 20, 2012 at 1:06 PM said:

Gee, let me guess how he plans on making it up to her. 😉

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 7:26 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Karysa. The seductive plans of men, LOL!
  
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sarahballance on May 20, 2012 at 1:23 PM said:

I love where this one is headed, and I love this line in particular: “Her natural instinct was to withdraw, but she held her ground, determined he wouldn’t intimidate her.” Such a compelling insight in her character!

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 7:27 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Sarah. So glad you were able to pick up on her fortitude from this!
  
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Sue on May 20, 2012 at 2:31 PM said:

Just love this character – yeah yeah!! make it up to her – go for it!!!

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 7:28 PM said:
  
  Caleb DeCardian on damage repair. 🙂 Glad you’re enjoying the story, Sue. Thanks so much for commenting!
  
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Melynda Price on May 20, 2012 at 5:21 PM said:

I bet he has some ideas 🙂 Hope you continue this next week!

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Donna Cummings on May 20, 2012 at 7:10 PM said:

I love time travel stories, and this is an intriguing premise. I can’t wait to read more of their interactions–sometimes six sentences seem impossibly short!

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 8:10 PM said:
  
  I often feel so restricted by the limitations of the six but it’s challenging too, finding a snippet that works. I’ve always had a weak spot for time travel stories, probably because I love the fish-out-of-water premises. Thanks for commenting, Donna. BTW, can’t wait to dive into Lord Midnight! 🙂
  
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Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 7:29 PM said:

Definitely, Melynda! Many thanks for stoping by and commenting!

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Wendy S. Russo on May 20, 2012 at 8:02 PM said:

Hmm. Making it up to her could mean so many things. Charming six 🙂

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 8:06 PM said:
  
  Glad you liked it, Wendy. Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Happy SSS!
  
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Cate Masters on May 20, 2012 at 9:15 PM said:

Great teaser! Can’t wait to find out his answer. 🙂

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 10:30 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Cate! Glad you found it interesting! 🙂
  
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venice on May 20, 2012 at 10:18 PM said:

Yes, Caleb– we ALL want to know the answer. Hah! Nice, Mae. Building up that sexual tension very nicely, my friend! Another great six, just like the others– drawing us all into your tale!

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- Mae Clair on May 20, 2012 at 10:31 PM said:
  
  Aww, thanks, Venice. You know I always love hearing from you. I’m so glad you’re enjoying this story and the characters. I’m kind of partial to them. 🙂 Wishing you a happy Sunday, my friend!
  
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Zee Monodee on May 21, 2012 at 1:32 AM said:

She stands her ground! Lovely! 🙂

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- Mae Clair on May 21, 2012 at 8:36 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Zee! 🙂
  
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J.C. Martin on May 21, 2012 at 3:25 AM said:

Ooh, how would he, indeed? 🙂 Intriguing story, congrats on the upcoming release!

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- Mae Clair on May 21, 2012 at 8:47 AM said:
  
  Thanks, J.C. I’m pretty jazzed about hte release 🙂 and I love the characters. Thanks for dropping by!
  
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Jennifer Lowery on May 21, 2012 at 2:19 PM said:

Ah, I need more! Great six!

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- Mae Clair on May 21, 2012 at 9:03 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Jennifer. More coming! 🙂
  
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