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Six Sentence Sunday

April 15, 2012 by Elin Gregory

Yes, it’s that time of week again, folkies! Six Sunday is an opportunity to try bitesized samples of work in a dozen different genres. Just click on the links to see the authors offerings. If you like the idea a new sign up post will be put up about Tuesday or Wednesday next week. Unpublished authors are welcome to register as well

Set in Scotland and Northumbria in the late 7th century AD, A Fierce Reaping tells the story of some of the men who took part in an ill-fated attempt to drive the invading Saxons back. Cynfal, down on his luck and with nothing to lose, joins Troop Three of the cavalry, aka the Misbegotten, made up from volunteers the other commanders don’t want. Cynfal knows that they will get all the dirtiest jobs but in the meantime he is pleased to catch up with old friends and see to the education of the promising youngsters:

“New girls – where?” Pup demanded.
The guard shrugged. “I dunno – it’s just what I heard.”
“And what do you think you’re going to do with girls, Pup?” Cynfal asked as they hurried on up the track.
Pup flushed, the pink showing clearly even through the wispy whiskers he was cultivating. “I’m not sure,” he admitted with a sheepish grin, “but I’d dearly love the chance to find out.”

Posted in Six Sentence Sunday, Uncategorized | 26 Comments

26 Responses

on April 15, 2012 at 3:40 pm | Reply Wildcat's Wife

I love Pup and his sheepish grin! His sudden distraction with these “new girls” should be quite entertaining.
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:06 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Thanks. And just to be reassuring – Pup is one of the survivors! there aren’t many, poor souls.
  - on April 18, 2012 at 5:13 pm Wildcat's Wife
    
    Looking forward to reading more of this Sunday!
on April 15, 2012 at 4:02 pm | Reply Jalisa Blackman (@J_M_Blackman)

I agree with WW. Pup’s boyish response is endearing. You automatically like his character!
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:11 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Thanks, and thanks for commenting.
on April 15, 2012 at 5:05 pm | Reply KE Saxon

I love the time frame of this story (and the locale). Cynfal–great name. And poor “wet behind the ears” Pup. Great six, and looking forward to more. =D
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:15 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  The story is based on a Welsh poem – Y Gododdin – which seems to have at least a basis in truth. 🙂 I’m trying to do it justice. Thanks for commenting.
on April 15, 2012 at 5:45 pm | Reply Silver James

Oh! Love the time frame and the characters. This is a great premise. How have I missed your sixes before now? I’ll definitely be back. Cynfal is going to be a lot fun to get to know!
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:16 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Thanks for commenting. I enjoy writing Cynfal and I hope that it shows.
on April 15, 2012 at 5:53 pm | Reply angela quarles

Love the premise! And man, boys never change, do they? 🙂 Love pup!
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:21 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Thanks for commenting. I do enjoy writing blokes.
on April 15, 2012 at 6:44 pm | Reply diannehartsock

Your descriptions are wonderful! I see Pup’s grin and feel Cynfal’s wry humor. Love it. 🙂
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:24 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Thanks 🙂 Sadly it’s going to be another really long story. This is no way to build up a backlist. 😀
on April 15, 2012 at 7:01 pm | Reply onlyfragments

Very cute. X3
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:25 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Thanks babes.
on April 15, 2012 at 7:04 pm | Reply Lorraine Paton

Cute six! Their interaction had me smiling. 🙂
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:25 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Thanks for commenting and glad you liked it.
on April 15, 2012 at 9:54 pm | Reply Tempeste O'Riley

Pup is so cute. Great six, Elin.
Oh, and the names, love them.
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:41 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  I’m having to pick the easier ones to pronounce. The remaining part of the poem upon which it is based gives about 80 names of the 300 sldiers in the original version. Pity more of it didn’t survive. Pup’s proper name is Erthgi which could be translated as young-hound – hence Pup. 🙂 Thanks for commenting
  - on April 17, 2012 at 6:28 am Tempeste O'Riley
    
    Oh, that’s pretty cool actually. I think if I had Erthgi for a name I’d go with Pup too :c)
    Thanks for sharing! I love learning new things
on April 15, 2012 at 10:09 pm | Reply Owllady/Marcia

Nice six! I get the feeling you’re very familiar with these characters. I love historical stories, the further back in time the better 🙂
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:42 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Thank you :). I’ve been thinking about them for a couple of years.
on April 15, 2012 at 11:45 pm | Reply Stephanie

Aww, too cute! I’m sure some of the new girls would be happy to show him the ropes. Great character.
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:43 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  LOL, I always fade to black for that kind of thing. Thanks for commenting.
on April 16, 2012 at 2:24 am | Reply epbeaumont

A little play in six lines, telling a whole lot without obvious ‘exposition’.
- on April 16, 2012 at 7:44 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Thanks so much!