Six Sentence Sunday 8-26-12
It’s Six Sentence Sunday! SSS = reading + fun.
Sometimes, it also equals frustration. Grr! I’m sure I’m not the only one who struggles to come up with six fluid lines that make sense each Sunday. For the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing snippets of a dinner date between my leads in WEATHERING ROCK, Caleb DeCardian and Arianna Hart. Arianna was hesitant in agreeing to have dinner with Caleb but she finally consented. As the night progressed, she found herself swayed by his charms and ended up in his arms, sharing A Kiss Worth Waiting For. Afterward, she came to her senses on The Other Side of a Kiss.
In my new snippet, she’s pulled away from Caleb. Due to the limitations of six sentences, I’ve had to jump ahead a bit for the conversation to make sense. I’m starting with Arianna’s dialogue:
~ooOOoo~
“I didn’t come here for that kind of date, Caleb.”
“I know.” His smile dimmed. “I’m sorry. I don’t want you leaving angry.”
“I’m still leaving.”
~ooOOoo~
So dreadfully short, but dialogue has a way of whittling down a six very quickly. I hope you enjoyed my little snippet. I invite you to learn more about WEATHERING ROCK, Caleb, Arianna and the other characters who populate their world of time-travel, romance, and werewolves by clicking here. The book releases October 8th from Lyrical Press and is now available to add to your read list on Goodreads. To say I’m excited is an understatement. 😀
Also, don’t forget there are many talented writers who participate in SSS every Sunday. To see the entire list visit the Six Sentence Sunday website and get ready for some remarkable reads!
No don’t leave Arianna! I have a feeling she’ll be back. If not she’s crazy!
Ugh! That was dreadfully short Mae. Feel free to inbox me the next 1000 sentences 🙂
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LOL! I know I was soooo frustrated when I realized I’d reached the end of the six.
And yeah, you’re right. I think she’ll be back. Seduction takes time 😉
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Oh, she’ll be back for another taste. I just have this feeling. lol
I know what you mean about choosing ‘the six’ and hope it makes sense. lol
Oct. 8th– I’m counting the days.
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Thanks so much, Karen! And it’s nice to know I’m not the only one who struggles to find six lines that actually make sense when pulled out of context!
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I hate dialogue too, as it rips right through 6 sentences! Regardless, you got tension and conflict here to make a great 6!
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Thanks, Angela. I’m glad my six worked!
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Yeah, the choosing of the six is tough. Nice exchange here, and that last line burns!
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Oooh, thanks for that comment, Kate. Much appreciated!
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It can definitely be frustrating to make that six, but you always do it well 🙂 Can’t wait to read this book!
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Thank you so much! I’m getting nervous (and super excited) as the day draws closer. I love summer but, um, isn’t it October yet, LOL!
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I know what you mean, I always struggle to find a coherent six that’s not too short. Unfortunately, I tend to write in very short sentences. The good thing about dialogue, though, is it packs a lot of meaning into a small amount of space. Nice six!
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Thank you so much, Tonya, and thanks for visiting my blog. A six can definitely be challenging, especially when limited to dialogue. I’m glad you enjoyed this one.
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Great six, Mae! Yes, it’s short, but it leaves me salivating…wanting more!
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Aww, thanks, Alicia! I so appreciate the comment!
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Wonderful dialog, Mae! I’m adding your book to my Goodreads list right now. I’m really looking forward to it!
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Thanks so much, M.L. Both for the comment and the Goodreads add! 🙂
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He needs to work harder to make her stay. Too short. ): But, I agree, choosing six is challenging. You’ve got the tension working on your behalf.
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Thanks, Carrie. Glad you felt the tension despite how dreadfully short the snippet was. Yep, Caleb has some work to do!
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Yup, I struggle with the exact same thing–find those perfect six sentences. The dialogue is the hardest. It definitely eats up those six sentences really quickly. I think you nailed it with this one. It’s not much, but it packs a punch. Great six!
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Thanks, Joanne. I always cringe when I’m limited to six lines of dialogue. I’m happy to know this one succeeded.
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I also agree that it can be hard to find six perfect sentences, particularly with dialogue. Very nice six!
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Thanks, Carrie-Anne! I appreciate the visit and the comment! 🙂
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Ok so she’s leaving, but is she leaving angry? Or will she give him a chance to explain or calm her down first?
My inability to decide on a six is why I did my experiment this week.
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I loved your experiment, Kate. It rocked! And yeah, right now, it seems she’s leaving angry. Of course, there’s no accounting for Caleb’s charm and what he might do to change that 😉
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Hey Mae, you know you can draw me in with just six words 🙂
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Aww, Sally, now that makes me very happy! 🙂 So glad my humble six did it’s job!
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Hey, no worries Mae. Even though I wanted more, your six sentences were great. They say much more than the short space suggests, you paint this scene beautifully!
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Thanks so much, Ryan. After I formatted the post, I had that moment of . . .”Seriously? That’s all I get to share?”
I’m glad you felt it did it’s job. 🙂
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Even though it was short…you really showed the tension! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for next week.
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Thanks, Christine. I really appreciate it the feedback. It’s great to now the tension still came through!
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I think this is a great six, Mae! It’s a great show of the sexual tension between these two, and I love Arianna’s comeback. Displays her strength. Yep– Mr. Hottie Caleb has his work cut out for him. I like!!
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Aww, thanks, Venice. You know how attached I am to these two. I had such fun exploring their relationship through the course of the novel. Arianna certainly didn’t make it easy for him, LOL. So glad you liked this 🙂
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Nice six, Mae. Love your cover. Congrats!!!
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Thanks so much, Sara. Your cover was pretty awesome too! Thanks for dropping by for a visit! 🙂
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I sympathize with trying to find the right six — you don’t want to know how many times I changed my mind last night before I finally decided. LOL This is a great six, filled with tension, although my money’s on Caleb persuading her to stay. I just have this feeling. 🙂
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Thanks, Donna! Caleb does have his work cut out for him, but then the guy has werewolf magnetisim on his side too, LOL.
Some sixes are so hard to come up with. I loved yours this week. Completely rocked.
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Great tension here, Mae Clair! Love the back and forth. And she’s leaving him hanging;)
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Thanks, Jessi! I’m pleased you enjoyed it 😉
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Dialogue is great–when you’re not strapped for words/sentences. If I’m looking for words counts on a sprint, I can always get it with either dialogue or a good love/sex scene. Will pop over to GR and see if I remember my account info. 😀
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Thanks Lynne! I appreciate the comments and the GR search, LOL!
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Great six, Mae, and you know, sometimes less is more. From the comments, I’d say you left us all wanting more…
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Aww, thanks, Mac! I appreciate it 🙂
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