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WeWriWa 12/21/14

12/21/2014

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Ladies and gentlemen, I'm back.  How I have missed the weekly camaraderie and visiting with my fellow writers!  Some of you may have wondered where I disappeared to, and the answer is burnout-ville.  For nearly a year I've been withdrawn and exhausted, and not even writing. The good news is that I am now on the mend, and returning to civilization.  And now...on to the eight!

We're in Chapter 43 of The DeFord Chronicles, Part II and Lord Everard Carlisle has just learned he's been outsmarted regarding the marriage of his niece.  The speaker is Count Marcel DuClerque, son of His Grace the Duke of Oglen. Carlisle has just demanded to see the duke about the matter.

          “You may seek an audience with him if you wish it, but he will tell you what I am telling you now.” Marcel may not have smiled but his eyes at least spoke of pleasure in the message he conveyed. “I saw the original draft of the contract.  Saw with my own eyes that it was always intended for my nephew to wed your niece. I saw the document while the ink of your signature was still wet.  If you wish to blame someone for the trick you feel was played you, blame the fool who signed a contract he had not bothered to read. You shall find him in the looking glass.  Good day to you.”

Marcel has turned out to be far more fun to write than I'd anticipated, and Carlisle is an odious man, so writing this scene was extra enjoyable.

I may not be posting next Sunday, as that is my birthday.  So I'll go ahead and say Happy New Year to you all, and Happy-Merry Whatever You Celebrate!

See you around the WeWriWa list.

Kate
31 Comments
charmaine gordon link
12/21/2014 01:02:53 am

So happy you're back, Kate. Love the snippet ending with the last line. And what happens next? I'll tune in when you return. Happy B'day next Sunday and Merry all the rest.

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 05:01:46 am

Thank you, Charmaine! I may not continue from there next time but I can tell you that Lord Carlisle leaves in a huff.

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Patricia Preston link
12/21/2014 01:04:12 am

Glad to see you, Kate! I loved the snippet and the line about the looking glass! Perfect. And, in advance, Happy Birthday!!!

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 05:02:18 am

Thanks, Pat! I'm looking forward to your snippet. :)

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Teresa link
12/21/2014 01:59:42 am

So glad you're back! I've missed your writing. :-) "You shall find him in the looking glass." <--- That line is priceless!

Have a merry Christmas! :-)

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 05:02:45 am

Thank you, Teresa! Merry Christmas to you as well.

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Carrie-Anne link
12/21/2014 04:09:32 am

Welcome back! There's always danger in signing a contract which hasn't been read all the way through.

Happy birthday in advance!

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 05:03:09 am

Thanks, Carrie-Anne.

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veronica scott link
12/21/2014 04:37:59 am

Welcome back, happy birthday in advance and I enjoyed the snippet. He should never have signed a contract without reading it - gasp!

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 05:04:17 am

Thank you, Veronica. Yes, people really should read what they sign. In Carlisle's case he was blinded by the amount of money he'd get for agreeing. His greed was his downfall in this.

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Aheila link
12/21/2014 06:47:03 am

Burnout-ville... a place I do not miss... I'm very glad you're on the mend.

Well written monologue for your snippet. It does a wonderful job of conveying emotion, some character traits and backstory in an entertaining way.

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 10:23:59 am

Thanks, Aheila. Any tips that you have for leaving the burnout permanently in the past would be greatly appreciated.

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Steven link
12/21/2014 07:05:01 am

Absolutely love this character's voice!

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 10:24:24 am

Thank you, Steven. Marcel just keeps getting more fun to write.

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Sarah W link
12/21/2014 07:07:51 am

Dude got <i>served</i>! :D

Welcome back, Kate! I was so happy to see your name on the list again! :)

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 10:25:05 am

Oh, thanks Sarah! I'm glad to be back.

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Alexis Duran link
12/21/2014 08:03:16 am

Fun snippet! I'm drawn into the story and already have a good sense of at least two of the characters.

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 10:25:41 am

Thank you, Alexis. :)

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Victoria Davenport link
12/21/2014 08:47:59 am

Hey there! I can identify, as I've been on a hiatus as well due to school. But glad to see you! This is a great little snippet, hope to see what's to come :) Happy birthday!!

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 10:26:07 am

Thanks, Victoria. And thank you for the happy birthday wish as well. :)

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Neva Squires-Rodriguez link
12/21/2014 11:16:34 am

Very interesting eight! Welcome back. I'm looking forward to reading more from you.

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 11:29:53 am

Thank you, Neva!

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Jean Latz Griffin link
12/21/2014 02:11:42 pm

Does the niece want to be married to the nephew?

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Kate Warren
12/21/2014 02:51:26 pm

Yes, she does. In fact, she ran away when she thought she'd have to marry the old duke instead of his grandson.

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Jean Latz Griffin link
1/25/2015 02:44:39 pm

Good for her!

Chelle Cordero link
12/21/2014 05:18:17 pm

Welcome back and happy birthday next week. Glad to hear you are on the mend, may the trend continue.

I adore the looking glass line. You managed to catch and carry-thru with the flavor of the period. Great snippet.

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Kate Warren
12/23/2014 02:26:21 pm

Thank you Chelle! Glad you enjoyed it.

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Christina Ochs link
12/21/2014 05:49:11 pm

Great snippet with very engaging dialogue! I was drawn right into the story.

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Kate Warren
12/23/2014 02:26:44 pm

Thanks, Christina! :)

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Caitlin link
12/23/2014 04:04:10 pm

And that is why you always read something before you sign it.

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Kate Warren
12/24/2014 05:27:00 am

Exactly! Thanks for stopping by, Caitlin!

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