Soooooo . . . I basically never talk about my WIPs on here. Not in detail anyway--and I don't think I've ever shared lines from what I'm working on. But then this Lucky Seven meme went around and I got tagged twice. By MG and Marsha (both of whom you should check out and read their lines)!
And since I've loved reading everyone else's 7 lines, I figured just this once I'd play too. :)
(Okay, fine. Also? As I type this post I may have had a bit* of wine, so I'm feeling very sharey**.)
Here are the rules if you're tagged:
- Go to page 7 or 77 in your current manuscript
- Go to line 7
- Copy down the next 7 lines/sentences as they are – no cheating
- Tag 7 other authors
I'm not cheating--no tweaking or anything--just copying and pasting my lines as they are. So have fun with that, ha.
"Let me change and grab my board." I sprint back up the stairs, hoping Robert will take the hint and quit it with the parental stuff.
Kellan calls after me to bring some shoes for walking, too. I grab sneakers from my closet and sit on my bed needing a second to catch my breath, a second to let my pulse slow down. But I can't deny it; there's a spark of attraction for him deep in my belly. It's the first thing—the first bright thing—to cut through the numbness I've waded in all week. I cling to it, letting it lift me higher than I've felt in a long time.
BOOM. There ya have 'em. What'd you think?
And now it's MY turn to tag seven authors to post from their WIPs!! *insert evil laughter here*
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*like half a glass gallon
**It's a word. Well, it is now anyway.
Love it! Favorite line: the first bright thing—to cut through the numbness I've waded in all week. I cling to it, letting it lift me higher than I've felt in a long time.
ReplyDeleteIt is so scary to put yourselve...well, your writing...out there! Good for you!
Thanks, Kelly! And yes--it WAS scary, but . . . well . . . gimme a little wine and suddenly the fear factor disappears ;)
DeleteOooo, I love it, Sara!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shannon!!
DeleteLove love love it!! So excited you did this!
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Aw, thank thank thank you!
DeleteOooh, this is great! Makes me want to read the rest. :)
ReplyDelete*squeezes you* Thanks, T!
DeleteYay! I love it! I'm with Tracey...makes me want to read the rest!
ReplyDeleteI just did mine now. :-)
:D Hug!
DeleteI adore this, Sara, especially: "It's the first thing—the first bright thing—to cut through the numbness..." Totally makes me want to read on. And thanks for tagging me. I'll post my seven on Friday. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katy :) I can't wait to read yours!
DeleteLove it! I love that last bit, especially. And the picture made me lqtm.
ReplyDeleteArgh! I really want to be tagged for this one!
Thanks! And consider yourself tagged! :)
DeleteLOVE. I so want to read the rest of this. WILL YOU HURRY UP WITH THE REVISING ALREADY--IMPATIENT CP HERE. :)
ReplyDeleteHee! Dude, I'm hurrying, I'm hurrying!
DeleteWHAT SHANNON SAID.
ReplyDeleteSAME RESPONSE TO YOU AS I SAID TO HER. :)
DeletePretty cool! :) Love the last few lines. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura!
DeleteIt's awesome Sara. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love these! Only 7 lines in and I already want to read this like WHOA! :)
ReplyDeleteI heart you. Thanks girlie!
DeleteOohhh. Great lines. *lurve them*
ReplyDelete:D Thanks, Kristi!
DeleteLove it, Boo. :)
ReplyDeleteI'll do it tomorrow...this is the first I've been on my laptop in 4 days. The fam goes back to school/work tomorrow, so my life can get back to a schedule.
Love you,
L
um....WHEN do I get to read this? Now? LOVE the voice. LOVE IT. Have I mentioned that I want to read this NOW? :)
ReplyDeleteAh, lovely! I get a strong sense of setting and character in just the few lines! Well done, Sara. It sounds fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI think I did this on Facebook. I can't keep track anymore.
ReplyDeleteI love your piece, especially the italicized bright part. That's a killer line.
Oooh, I like! Thanks for sharing it with us. :)
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