Weathering Rock: SSS 6-17-12

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Mae Clair

Welcome back to Six Sentence Sunday. I’m sure I’m not the only one saddened to know SSS will be coming to an end in early 2013. I’ve met many incredible authors and readers through SSS, and have developed several friendships as a result. I will miss my regular Sunday excursions, hopping blog to blog, reading the latest SSS snippets. Although I don’t know them personally, I applaud the administrators of the SSS site for making the whole thing possible and allowing me to play in their arena for a while.

This Sunday’s six is once again from Weathering Rock (my paranormal / time-travel coming in October from Lyrical Press). For a short video book trailer showcasing what the story is about, please visit my Weathering Rock page.

For the last few weeks I’ve been leading up to a dinner date between Caleb DeCardian and Arianna Hart. Next week I’m going to get them together. Promise! 🙂

This week, I wanted to share a glimpse of the 19th century home where Caleb lives since it’s central to the book and the novel carries its title. I’ve chosen my six just as Arianna is arriving for her date with Caleb:

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The sun was sinking toward the horizon when she pulled up the drive at Weathering Rock. The fading light cast long shadows over the grass and drew eddies of tangerine and gold from the front windows. The house looked different during the day, its three-story height imposing. She hadn’t considered it closely when she’d left Saturday morning, but now realized a series of lightning rods jutted from the roof. They varied in size, some ornate and engraved with elaborate scrollwork, others plain. It made her think of the ball lightning she and Caleb had seen, and how reluctant he’d been to acknowledge it.

~ooOOoo~

Next week, onward with the date! 🙂

Hope you enjoyed the snippet. Be sure to hop by the SSS site for more participating authors and gobble up some great reads!

33 thoughts on “Weathering Rock: SSS 6-17-12”

L.J. Kentowski on June 17, 2012 at 8:50 AM said:

I just love your descriptions Mae! Its like painting a scene before my eyes! Great six!

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 6:49 PM said:
  
  Thanks so much. I can see Weathering Rock so clearly. I can only hope that I make others see it too.
  
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Joanne Stewart on June 17, 2012 at 10:45 AM said:

Wonderful description! Very vivid.

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 6:54 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Joanne. I love ‘painting scenes.’
  
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wendysrusso on June 17, 2012 at 11:05 AM said:

The description is wonderful, and the bit about the lightning rods seems foreshadowy. great six 🙂

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 6:59 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Wendy. And, yes, the ligtning rods are more than decoration, LOL. Glad you honed in on them!
  
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M.L. Falconer on June 17, 2012 at 12:25 PM said:

“The fading light cast long shadows over the grass and drew eddies of tangerine and gold from the front windows.”

That’s awesome, Mae! Exquisite Six!

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 7:07 PM said:
  
  Aww, thanks. I love summer evenings and the way the setting sun paints everything with brass. Pure magic!
  
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  - M.L. Falconer on June 18, 2012 at 12:39 AM said:
    
    I want to live there so badly. Since the great Appalachian Hike of ’82, I have been smitten with Maryland and Pennsylvania. I told myself that’s where I would end up building me a little writing cottage. 😉
    
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Sue on June 17, 2012 at 12:58 PM said:

You write so delicately with a beautiful painting as the result

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 7:15 PM said:
  
  Thanks Sue. I do so enjoy playing with the canvas of words!
  
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Loni on June 17, 2012 at 1:02 PM said:

Fabulous detailing here Mae… and the picture of that house…A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Ooo how I’d love to live in that!
I can’t wait to read this full novel!

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 7:22 PM said:
  
  Thanks so much, Loni! Glad you enjoyed it. And, to be honest, I would love to live in Weathering Rock too! 🙂
  
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S. J. Maylee on June 17, 2012 at 1:17 PM said:

The house and the 6 are simply beautifully done.Love the sense of mystery that flows through your words.

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 7:28 PM said:
  
  Thanks so much. I’ve come across some amazing old houses in my life and wanted to capture that sense of mystery for an earlier, forgotten time. I appreciate your comment!
  
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Lynne Kensington on June 17, 2012 at 3:58 PM said:

Lovely descriptions! And how intriguing–why does Caleb not want to acknowledge the ball lightning? The plot thickens…

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 7:29 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Lynne. You’re so right–the ball lightning is key! 🙂
  
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veronicascott on June 17, 2012 at 6:30 PM said:

Excellent description, made me want to go for a visit! Intriguing about the lightning rods – more to come I’m sure. Great six!

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 7:33 PM said:
  
  Yep, those lightning rods aren’t going away, LOL. Thanks, Veronica!
  
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Karysa Faire on June 17, 2012 at 7:06 PM said:

Very interesting observation of the lightning rods. I’m guessing they play a part in the book?

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM said:
  
  Like a werewolve, lightning is a feral unchained element. I couldn’t resist making it a key point in the book. 🙂 Thanks so much for commenting!
  
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Wildcat's Wife on June 17, 2012 at 7:54 PM said:

I must admit, I admire your ability to describe a house in beautiful detail. I’m challenged in this arena. Good job!

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 8:16 PM said:
  
  20+ years in real estate. What can I say, LOL!
  
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Donna Cummings on June 17, 2012 at 7:56 PM said:

I’m in awe of your descriptive talents — very beautiful. And I’m intrigued about what part the lightning plays in the events of the story. Looking forward to their date too!

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 8:17 PM said:
  
  Many thanks, Donna. I love playing with descriptions. And the date is around the corner. These two need another face-to–face soon! 🙂
  
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Ryan Derham on June 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM said:

I gotta know why Caleb is hesitant about acknowledging the ball lightening. Intriguing. I like Ari’s pov here, and the description is great. Cool picture, too, Mae!

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- Mae Clair on June 17, 2012 at 9:16 PM said:
  
  Thanks Ryan. The man is an bottomless pool of secrets, LOL. And I love old homes. I’ve been in quite a few and love wrapping myself in their aura.
  
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Lorraine Paton on June 17, 2012 at 10:53 PM said:

Favorite phrase: eddies of tangerine and gold
It is just so beautiful. Very intriguing about the lightning rods and Caleb’s secret. It is great that she is perceptive to this incongruity. Can’t wait to see what you post next week! 🙂

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- Mae Clair on June 18, 2012 at 8:36 AM said:
  
  Thanks so much, Lorraine. I so appreciate your comments and am pleased to know I’ve snagged your interest 🙂
  
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stephanieingramauthor on June 18, 2012 at 11:29 AM said:

Your descriptions are absolutely beautiful, Mae. I love this. It really gives me a vivid image in my mind. Your snippets make me eager to read the whole book. 🙂

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- Mae Clair on June 18, 2012 at 1:32 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Stephanie! I love painting word pictures. I’m glad the snippets have you interested in the book! 🙂
  
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sarahballance on June 19, 2012 at 7:10 PM said:

*Beautifully* written. And this >>drew eddies of tangerine and gold from the front windows<< is absolutely amazing!

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- Mae Clair on June 19, 2012 at 8:25 PM said:
  
  Thanks so much, Sarah. Description is one of my favorite things to write! 🙂
  
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