Six Sentence Sunday

November 11, 2012 by Elin Gregory

Aaaaaand it’s time for Six Sunday!!

Six Sentence Sunday where by going to this Linky link, a whole passel of different world opens u to the eager reader. Whether your thing is steampunk, sci fi, vampire, shifter, inspirational, YA or any combination of the above you’ll be able to find something to suit your taste.

I have been particularly enjoying work by Goran Zidar, Steven Montano, Sarah Ballance, CC Williams, Jess Schira and Ruth Griffin but that’s by no means the full list [so please don’t be offended if you aren’t on it.]

Hmm – this week – I dunno. My plans for writing more of A Fierce Reaping for Nanowrimo have gone, as we say locally, tits up, but I’m really missing Cynfal and the lads. Here’s another bit, taken from after the last bit, where Cynfal suggested that Gwion join them on a trip to fetch firewood:

Gwion managed his accidental meeting with Cynon’s troop with a casual air that Cynfal admired. He wasn’t sure if it fooled Cynon but the troop leader merely waved when the horseman appeared on the edge of the wood and cantered towards them.
Llif’s horse was a bright chestnut stallion with a rim of white about one fore hoof. The beast was splashed with mud and had a little sweat whorling the thick hair on its breast but still had the energy to dance down the slope, squealing a greeting as it came. Gwion was sitting tight, forearms rigid as he held the big horse in, snowflakes dusting his hair and the shoulders of his cloak. Dressed for work, in well-worn and serviceable clothes, which were still better than many men’s best, he looked like what he was – a gently born yet sensible lad exercising his most prized possession and taking a chance encounter with pleasure.

More next week.

Posted in Excerpt, Six Sentence Sunday | Tagged AFR, snippet, SSS | 27 Comments

27 Responses

on November 11, 2012 at 12:33 pm | Reply Jessica Subject

Great description!
on November 11, 2012 at 1:31 pm | Reply jessielansdel

Lovely descriptive piece, Elin. I love how you describe the stallion. He sounds like a beauty. ☺
on November 11, 2012 at 3:05 pm | Reply antoinettemsmut

Love it! Thanks for the recommendations. I always get overwhelmed by the list. There’s so much on it, I forgot who my favorites are. There was a super cute, kawaii even, story about a little person and some piggies I was following for a bit.
- on November 11, 2012 at 5:14 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  That’s Jess Schira with Grace and Luke and the little pig that’s not doing too well. But my big weakness is for what I call ‘bloke books’ where it’s all technical specs about guns and machines[or swords and warhorses] and masses of machismo, with added points if there’s a bit of male/male bonding too
  
  Thanks for commenting. 🙂
  - on November 12, 2012 at 3:23 pm antoinettemsmut
    
    Thanks Elin! I had a good feeling you would know who that was. The male/male bonding sounds like fun.
on November 11, 2012 at 3:12 pm | Reply Frank Fisher

Great description of the stallion. Again, you’ve crafted a lovely snippet, brilliant work!
on November 11, 2012 at 3:28 pm | Reply Marcia

You sure can paint clear pictures for the reader. I think that’s important especially for historical tales, since readers can’t directly experience the setting for themselves. Nice job 🙂
on November 11, 2012 at 3:33 pm | Reply C.C. Williams

[**sigh**] I’ve missed these guys. Wonderful 6, Elin!

(PS: thanks for the mention!)
on November 11, 2012 at 4:29 pm | Reply Gemma Parkes

Wonderful imagery!
on November 11, 2012 at 4:30 pm | Reply Angela Quarles

Great imagery here and totally loved getting a peek at how Cynfal sees the whole situation!
on November 11, 2012 at 4:35 pm | Reply Vivien Dean

Some fantastic description here. And thank you for the mention yesterday!
on November 11, 2012 at 5:35 pm | Reply J.M. Blackman

Good Lord, I just love the way you write. The tone of this book and the details are spectacular. I love visiting this world.
on November 11, 2012 at 6:13 pm | Reply Sue

chance encounter with pleasure — like that
on November 11, 2012 at 6:16 pm | Reply evelynjules

You know, I think this might be my favourite six sentences of yours yet! The description is brilliant. You have every detail laid out so perfectly and paint the clearest, most interesting picture with your words. I just want to read more!
on November 11, 2012 at 6:18 pm | Reply Taryn Kincaid

Nice description.
on November 11, 2012 at 6:30 pm | Reply Jessica Schira

Wow, Elin, I love the description in this snippet. You’ve painted an amazing picture. I’m particularly fond of the snowflakes, they’re a nice touch. Plus it helps that I happen to ride a big red chestnut. Great six.
on November 11, 2012 at 9:00 pm | Reply Carrie Crain

OH I’M OFFENDED from the list. 😉 I bet Cynon fetches firewood like a stallion!
on November 11, 2012 at 9:06 pm | Reply Joanne Stewart

I loved the imagery in this. It was like being there watching them. Very well done. Terrific six.
on November 11, 2012 at 9:06 pm | Reply Karen Michelle Nutt

I love your descriptions! Perfect six!
on November 11, 2012 at 9:29 pm | Reply Monica Enderle Pierce

I’m not sure who’s sexier — Gwion or the horse. o.O
on November 11, 2012 at 9:54 pm | Reply Skye Warren

Love the imagery – very well done!
on November 12, 2012 at 12:03 am | Reply Kristal Baird

Beautifully descriptive, Elin. I discovered this on Romantic Fiction Online.
on November 12, 2012 at 2:30 am | Reply sueannbowlingauthor

Wonderful description. I can almost see the chestnut stallion with the white coronary band.
on November 12, 2012 at 9:08 am | Reply Heather Boyd

That was lovely. Beautiful descriptions. 🙂
on November 15, 2012 at 11:14 pm | Reply Stevie Carroll

You write excellent description as always.
on November 17, 2012 at 2:23 pm | Reply Siren A. Star

Great six, it was so descriptive and I could totally picture it while reading,
on November 17, 2012 at 7:04 pm | Reply sarahballance

BEAUTIFUL imagery. And thanks so much for the mention!