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Julian  tagged me in this writing (synonymous for awesome) tag!

Rules: Open my WIP to the seventh page, scroll pass the seventh line, copy the next seven paragraphs.... paste them here for y'all to read, then tag seven people!

I like the number seven for many reasons: there are seven letters in my name, a week is seven days long and I love weeks... working on work days, sleeping on Sabbath, and it's a Holy number in Scripture. Just so many awesome things about seven.


Here's an excerpt from Let Me Meet Death Dancing, my latest novel. The paragraphs break between two chapters ;0 Oh, and this is a first draft. So please excuse the abruptness in my writing ;D


I nod, “Alright.”

“Well, first thing first,” Patricia jumps into her schedule for me. “Why don't you girls clean up the breakfast mess? I'll wake up Julie and nurse her. And maybe I'll have a list made up for you by the time you all are done.”

Kaylee smiles at me as she leads me to the kitchen. I know for certain now that the two of us will be great friends.

Chapter 3

The dead cat was never moved, which disturbs me just a bit.

Was it not some sort of pet? If so I guess no one missed it enough to dispose of its body properly.

It was agreed that I would go to the Wright's home every Monday and Thursday.

At first Patricia wanted me on Fridays, but I had to explain to her that was out Shabbat preparation's day. She did not seem to mind.






I know, I have really short paragraphs ;0

The dead cat might be disturbing to some. Especially in the context I've left it at... but it's a big part of the beginning of the story. What can I say?

This novel is one of the main things on my mind right now, though I'm still working on A Series of Thoughts. It's just so personal, so much to it. I can't wait to rewrite it! But I have to wait on a few things before doing that... in the meanwhile I'm loving my novella series I'm working on :)


Oh, and look at this amazing cover someone made for me!



And now, to tag writers!

Erudessa @ The Flowering Vales
Bethany and Becca @ Clever Bunnies
Alexa @ Summer Snowflakes
Jonatahn @ Fishing For Ideas
Leah Oxendine @ That Barefoot Rebel Hippie
Ivie @ Ivie Writes
Sarah @ The Destiny Of One


Why is it always so hard to find people to tag? Or is that just me... Anyways, I do hope everyone enjoyed this post! And I hope you feel honored to read a snippet of LMMDD, because I rarely share snippets. Those are usually private until my book is ready to be read ;) 

Comments

  1. I LOVE THE TITLE OF YOUR STORY!!!

    And that cover....#breathlost

    Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Agree with Julian, that cover is to die for! And the title is super intriguing. Hope to see more of it!

    Catherine
    catherinesrebellingmuse.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks so much! Can’t wait to share more ;)

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  3. The dead cat, was more of just like an oh!

    Great snippet!

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  4. THAT COVER IS BEAUTIFUL!

    Awesome post. Thanks for the tag!

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  5. I really love that cover. It's so beautiful and simple. Just lovely. And the title is so amazing!

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  6. The cover of your book is gorgeous!!

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  7. That cover is incredible! It looks so professional; who did it?

    Also, the dead cat (particularly the fact that it was never moved) really intrigues me.

    Lol, so it's not just me! I always have trouble figuring out who to tag as well. :p But thanks for tagging me! :D


    Alexa
    thessalexa.blogspot.com
    verbosityreviews.com

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    1. She's from GTW - her name is Beatriz Jacob.

      Yay, I'm glad you think so ;)

      haha! I think it's a universal pain ;) You're welcome :)

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