Don't forget to visit the other authors at the link above, there's something for all tastes.
I'm skipping ahead several chapters. Megan and Glyn have become good friends, sharing a common love of animals. The mysterious pony's owner has still not turned up and Glyn's son Huw is the only one who can ride her. Megan has painted a portrait of Huw and the pony and invites them both to the cottage for a meal and to give them the painting.
SNIPPET
After the meal they chatted about painting and Huw’s schoolwork and the pony, for a while, and Glyn again complimented Megan on the painting. Then he glanced around the room and gave her a very direct look.
“How are you enjoying living here?” he asked. “You seem to have made this old cottage very cosy and comfortable.”
“Oh yes, I love it,” she told him, “I wouldn’t go back to London if you paid me.”
He grinned, “That’s good.” Then all at once, he looked serious, “you’ve not had any problems, strange noises or anything?”
Megan frowned wondering what he was getting at, that was the second time he’d mentioned strange noises. “No, not really, nothing I wouldn’t expect from a cottage this old anyway - you asked me that before, is there something about this cottage you’re not telling me?”
(This is only a rough draft to give the gist of the novel, and is subject to change and edits - and improvement on the creative punctuation which is needed to adhere to the ten sentence rule!) Any feedback gratefully received. I probably won't post too many more snippets of this, as I just want to get on and finish it now.
Show Australia Some Love
If you subscribe to my Newsletter you'll already know about this, but for those who don't, my Publisher, The Wild Rose Press, and 48 authors have published three volumes of short stories to raise funds to help those affected by the devastating wildfires. As of this moment, in the state of New South Wales alone, there are 60 separate bushfires burning, of which 20 are out of control. The weather forecast over the next few days is soul destroying as it's expected to be in the low 40's C - about 105 in F with strong winds. In some rural areas, those who have not left their homes have been told it is now too dangerous to move - there is no way out. They must stay and defend their houses.
Volume 1and 2 have just released and are available to purchase on our website in print form. Volume 3 will be available shortly.
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My contribution is in volume 1 and is an historical western - a change from my usual SF/Fantasy romances.
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I'm glad she asked the question. Because he's definitely not telling her something. Great snippet, Hywela.
ReplyDeleteThanks Siohan. Yes there's something he's worried about mentioning, but now he's going to have to tell her!
ReplyDeleteThat's an ominous end to this snippet -- and I'll get the book. When I hear anything about the fires down under, I think of what climate change may yet do to my beloved British Columbia's forest.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ed - I hope and pray British. Columbia won't suffer the same devastating wildfires as Australia has, and that enough people will have come to their senses and be able to halt or slow down the catastrophic effects of global warming. People, animals, habitat, all suffering. :(
DeleteI'm expecting him to say something about things that go bump in the night, invisible roommates, that sort of thing.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right there! :)
DeleteI do believe he is trying to help her yet she is a strong woman who will work it out. Fascinating snippet, my friend.
ReplyDeleteYes he is, but as you say, she's strong, although a bit vulnerable after some recent hard knocks.
DeleteUh oh, this seems to be a foreboding conversation! Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sara, yes, you could be right.
DeleteAha - a hint of a mystery.
ReplyDeleteThnks Aurora!
DeleteLike maybe he forgot to mention the cottage is haunted?
ReplyDeleteThank you for the fundraising effort! I will buy a book right now.
Not so much forgot - just doesn't want to scare her.
DeleteThanks so much for buying a book - much appreciated, every single cent or penny will go to the charity to help Australia.
Oy! Cue-up high-pitched, ghostly music! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLOL, thanks Teresa!
DeleteI liked the scene very much, cozy...and then the questions about the noises and all opens the door for even more interesting things to happen! Terrific snippet, wish I was there...
ReplyDeleteAw thanks for the lovely comment, Veronica!
ReplyDeleteMaybe he'll tell her why he asked now. Maybe it's haunted?
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it doesn't it, Elaine, thanks so much for stopping by.
DeleteI want to know what he was getting at with the weird noises, too.
ReplyDeleteHe obviously knows something she doesn't :)
DeleteI loved this excerpt. I’m a fan of dialogue-heavy scenes. Dun, dun, dun...I’m thinking the place is haunted. Motivated to keep reading to find out.
ReplyDeleteKeep smiling,
Yawatta
Thanks Yawatta - I have to admit I love writing dialogue -and I think you may be right about the place being haunted! :)
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