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WeWriWa 2/22/15

2/21/2015

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Welcome back, ladies and gentleman for another wonderful edition of Weekend Writing Warriors.  Through the wonders of modern technology we writers can share eight sentences of our work with the world without sharing our colds with the readers.  Yes, I mean me.  I am rather on the medicated side and cannot be held completely accountable for anything I say that is more ridiculous than usual. ;)

What did Gillian mean last week when she asked Duncan if he is a simpleton?  As with most things, context is important, and to add some context I give you the next eight sentences...

          “You might have brought it to me another time.  Are you so easily discouraged that you would not take such an opportunity of seeing me again?”
          He was speechless.  It had not occurred to him that any lady who looked so sweet and innocent could possess a mind so calculating.  He also felt heartily ashamed that he had not thought of the stratagem himself.  A surge of respect, mingled with desire raced through him and he clasped her hands, heedless of others who might be watching them.  “Tell me your name.” he insisted.
          “Gillian,” she whispered as she pulled her hands from his grasp, taking her book with her as she fled.






Thus we have our context, and Duncan has the girl's name...or part of it anyway.  Since there are only seven sentences left in the in the scene, I shall return next week to my random scrolling method of snippet selection.


Kate
16 Comments
Marcia
2/22/2015 12:10:59 am

This is just a great excerpt, Kate. Not only can I picture everything clearly, you give us insight into Duncan's thought process all in a succinct few paragraphs. Kudos!

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Kate Warren
2/22/2015 03:36:49 am

Thank you, Marcia.

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Jess Schira link
2/22/2015 12:36:40 am

It's amazing how much characterization you're able to include in just a handful of sentences. I'm glad her intelligence knocked him back a step, that'll teach him to make rash judgements based on appearance. Marvelous snippet, Kate.

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Kate Warren
2/22/2015 03:37:26 am

Aw, thanks Jess!

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charmaine gordon link
2/22/2015 02:11:04 am

You've taken the reader to a time and place of elegance. I so enjoy the complexity of their budding romance.

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Kate Warren
2/22/2015 03:38:06 am

Thank you, Charmaine. The medieval period is one of my favorite historical eras, so I enjoy writing it.

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Veronica Scott link
2/22/2015 05:06:31 am

I think Duncan is a bit over-matched here inagoodway. Can't wait to see what his next move might be (although I totally understand your going back to choosing random sets of sentences going forward). Fun stuff!

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Kate Warren
2/22/2015 02:06:28 pm

Thanks, Veronica.

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Rafael link
2/22/2015 05:54:30 am

I like a lady that takes charge.

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Kate Warren
2/22/2015 02:06:54 pm

As does Duncan! Thank you for stopping by, Rafael.

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Lauren Shiro link
2/22/2015 07:49:20 am

Very nice 8! Although I'm coming in at the middle of the exchange, I am drawn right in. I feel as if I am right there, experiencing this moment with them. I can't wait to read more of your work!

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Kate Warren
2/22/2015 02:07:38 pm

Thanks, Lauren! I look forward to reading yours. Didn't get my visits done today so I'll be making the rounds in the morning (and possibly afternoon).

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Teresa Cypher link
2/22/2015 11:09:24 am

Beautiful writing--Kate. Even if it was written under medication. :-)

I'm curious about Gillian. :-)

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Kate Warren
2/22/2015 02:08:44 pm

Thank you, Teresa. Though this is from part of the novel that was written a couple years ago, so I may not have been medicated during the writing of it.

Gillian is a fun character to write. Definitely not a shrinking violet type! :)

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Victoria Adams
2/23/2015 02:08:54 am

This just pulls the reader into the scene - and leaves some unanswered questions - great 8.

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Kate Warren
2/26/2015 01:07:01 am

Thanks, Victoria!

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