Continuing snippets from my fantasy novel 'The Matchmaker's Mare which takes place in Wales. The story is told from three p.o.vs. and two time-lines. Today's excerpt is again from Rhiannon's p.o.v. and takes place in the distant past, a few paragraphs along from the last one. Don't forget to visit the other authors at the link below, there's something for all tastes.
Snippet:
Sion Sienco—both the love of her life and her greatest aggravation. When
she first met the young gypsy lad, he first teased her, and then wooed her. When she feigned disinterest, he took to
playing
tricks on her, causing her milk cow to go dry, or her hens to take to
the water, as if they were ducks. As it dawned on her he too had a little white
magic, she scolded him until she was hoarse and ran out of words. Then he took
her in his arms and kissed her until she was breathless and told her how sorry
he was for causing her so much trouble.
As exasperating as he could be, she
knew he loved her and would never let any harm befall her. As she bent over the
mare’s neck, feeling the powerful muscles beneath her, she prayed she would
find him before her father noticed her absence.
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I so enjoyed your snippets. Maybe one day, we can hang out.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Charmaine, that would be great, wouldn't it!
DeleteYou are upping the tension in this. She needs to gallop that horse! She has to find him before her dad comes looking for her.
ReplyDeleteOh she's been galloping,but she has to give Seren a breather now and then,she doesn't want to kill the poor pony! :)
DeleteI sense trouble ahead. Why can't life be easier? But NO, she might have to lie to keep up with her man.
ReplyDeleteWell, things aren't going to be a bowl of cherries for her, that's for certain!
DeleteSion sounds a fun lad!
ReplyDeleteHe has a naughty sense of humour, and he's very mischievous but has a kind heart.
DeleteI like the idea of the dueling white magic! Terrific snippet snad I really want her to escape her father but...the wide world isn't exactly a safe place either. I'm really engaged with the story.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a magical relationship! I'm intrigued to know more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen, they're going to need some magic - but will it be enough?
DeleteHe might not harm a hair on her head, but the same cannot be said for the feathers on her hens!
ReplyDeleteLOL Ed, youre right. A soggy feathered chicken is not a pretty sight!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad she has a safe harbor (and arms!) to run to. Sounds like a fiery relationship.
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy - fiery, but underneath it all they really care for each other.
DeleteI'm intrigued by this snippet. I had to laugh at the swimming chickens. Ooh, the smell. lol
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane - I don't think the chickens were very amused! :)
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