tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post2912519733567745010..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: First Impressions - The Art of Introducing Your HeroesSherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-74590119763765668772010-10-05T12:10:07.584-07:002010-10-05T12:10:07.584-07:00Mary!!
you don't just go the extra mile - usua...Mary!!<br />you don't just go the extra mile - usually the reader is being pulled along on a runaway stagecoach or chased by outlaws....<br />or they're being stalked by a trainload of orphans.<br />Seriously.<br />but...<br />The readers do love it! Cliffhanging and all.<br />Speaking of cliffhanging, I actually had a cliffhanging scene in my speculative fiction. Sigh. (chanting now) I'm like Mary. I'm like MaryPepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-4555372698340965672010-10-05T09:27:21.174-07:002010-10-05T09:27:21.174-07:00Yes Mary, don't you. :)Yes Mary, don't you. :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-35438735163312221662010-10-05T08:53:22.685-07:002010-10-05T08:53:22.685-07:00Note that NOBODY else starts their books with thei...Note that NOBODY else starts their books with their heroine plunging to her death off a cliff.<br /><br />The word cliffhanger had to come from SOMEWHERE after all.<br /><br />Just sayin...I go the extra mile for my readers. :)Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-50124268282125329272010-10-05T06:33:50.652-07:002010-10-05T06:33:50.652-07:00Renee,
Mr. Darcy is VERY nice too 'see'. D...Renee,<br />Mr. Darcy is VERY nice too 'see'. Definitely 'dream-worthy' :-)Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-40870794318505560662010-10-04T20:39:27.918-07:002010-10-04T20:39:27.918-07:00Ooo la la! I love all of those "first impress...Ooo la la! I love all of those "first impressions" isn't Mr. Darcy just the ultimate romantic hero? *Sigh*<br /><br />XOXO~ ReneeRenee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02701232799625814028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-90209898817864267432010-10-04T17:57:36.894-07:002010-10-04T17:57:36.894-07:00I'm a little embarrassed to share this, but yo...I'm a little embarrassed to share this, but your post got me thinking. I'd love to know if anyone else has ideas on whether this holds impact or not:<br /><br />Carl’s bright green eyes stared out from beneath the soft tines of almost-black hair falling across his forehead. He was fixed on the new girl standing uncertainly at the end of the food line in the echoing Saint Matthew’s cafeteria, willing her to stick around. <br /><br />*Find a seat, stay in the room.* <br /><br />His best friend Michelle flipped her soft brown hair back over a shoulder. “Relax,” she murmured so softly only he would hear. “If she catches you looking at her like that she’ll call security.”<br /><br />Carl met her deep hazel eyes with a flat look, then returned to staring at Dani – who’d finally made a decision. She weaved between tables, bee-lining for a now empty seat near the back wall. <br /><br />Carl half-smiled as she sat down with her back to them. “Finally!” He returned to eating, but his eyes never left her for long.AimeeLSalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763596557256341788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-36920284569601049092010-10-04T17:56:12.306-07:002010-10-04T17:56:12.306-07:00Thanks Pep. I apprecaite knowing that. :)Thanks Pep. I apprecaite knowing that. :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-48306609940761280522010-10-04T17:54:02.635-07:002010-10-04T17:54:02.635-07:00LOL
Case, I know - but between Seekerville, The Wr...LOL<br />Case, I know - but between Seekerville, The Writers Alley, and ANYTHING else - it adds up. GRACIOUS SAKES - as Eisley would say :-)<br /><br />BTw - I like Matthew Macfaden's insecure Mr. Darcy and Colin Firth's brusk Mr. Darcy. Matthew's smile when he meets Lizzie in Pemberley is LOVELYPepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-41328484702280149282010-10-04T17:52:01.704-07:002010-10-04T17:52:01.704-07:00Mary, Julia, and Ralene -
Thanks for the notes. It...Mary, Julia, and Ralene -<br />Thanks for the notes. It's a fun story to write and very close to my heart. It takes place in Derbyshire - the place I visited 2 years ago. LOVELY.<br />But I didn't meet any actorsPepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-54371188698096313162010-10-04T17:50:35.329-07:002010-10-04T17:50:35.329-07:00Whew, Case
What an ATTENTION grabber. Wow!
Your fi...Whew, Case<br />What an ATTENTION grabber. Wow!<br />Your first few lines really draws the reader in.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-65574793229140102822010-10-04T17:49:14.081-07:002010-10-04T17:49:14.081-07:00Laura,
Courting Morrow is my FAVORITE of your two ...Laura,<br />Courting Morrow is my FAVORITE of your two books. Both were beautifully written, but Morrow's story seized me (even though the waterfall scene in TFD was...oh la la)<br />Thanks for stopping by. ALWAYS glad to 'see' youPepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-30007648544280246842010-10-04T17:48:50.593-07:002010-10-04T17:48:50.593-07:00344?? Where? The only place with over 300 comments...344?? Where? The only place with over 300 comments is SEEKERVILLE today. Goodness, Mary needs to be careful what she asks for. :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-6267801840488932912010-10-04T17:47:55.831-07:002010-10-04T17:47:55.831-07:00Kav,
I found Eisley's name in some old English...Kav,<br />I found Eisley's name in some old English documents. In my mind, I pronounce it 'I'slee as in 'ice'.<br />I LOVE this story. It's soo much fun to write.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-11450434871347479562010-10-04T17:46:56.944-07:002010-10-04T17:46:56.944-07:00GREAT excerpt, Sherrinda.
Hmmm, have I read that b...GREAT excerpt, Sherrinda.<br />Hmmm, have I read that before? ;-)Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-23156117442773148872010-10-04T17:45:07.048-07:002010-10-04T17:45:07.048-07:00Goodness gracious, some people have had WAY TOO MU...Goodness gracious, some people have had WAY TOO MUCH FUN today.<br />I come back to 344 unread messages!<br />CAn you believe that?!?<br />So...maybe I'll get through the first 100 tonight.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-3513326513608328372010-10-04T15:34:48.184-07:002010-10-04T15:34:48.184-07:00Okay, Sarah, Firth or MacFayden?Okay, Sarah, Firth or MacFayden?Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-52014019112827076002010-10-04T13:18:45.132-07:002010-10-04T13:18:45.132-07:00Oh, Mr. Darcy...love, love, love!Oh, Mr. Darcy...love, love, love!Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-59046991112344837282010-10-04T13:15:25.471-07:002010-10-04T13:15:25.471-07:00Kav, LOVE your visits. So glad you made your way o...Kav, LOVE your visits. So glad you made your way over here. :) Thanks for stopping by today.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-32997292053511312172010-10-04T13:14:14.775-07:002010-10-04T13:14:14.775-07:00So Ralene, are you going to send something to us t...So Ralene, are you going to send something to us though. *wink*<br /><br />Julia, I love that one line too! But then again I love that story period. Crossing everything in sight to hope I get my hands on that book!! :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-1732213033933440322010-10-04T10:39:15.639-07:002010-10-04T10:39:15.639-07:00Some great examples. I am loving everyone's pe...Some great examples. I am loving everyone's personal examples. :)Ralenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890775905785233298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-40138110672247517292010-10-04T10:11:03.433-07:002010-10-04T10:11:03.433-07:00I'm heading out to homeschool group, but those...I'm heading out to homeschool group, but those were some fantastic picks. LOVE Morrow and Siri Mitchell (although I haven't read Kissing Adrien) and (hanging head) haven't yet read Mary but I understand she is a must-read humor author. <br /><br />Congratulations on getting a manuscript perusal!! We'll all be praying and crossing our fingers & toes for you!! <br /><br />I love the line: "Too much eye candy is bad for a healing heart."Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-73391036411260387892010-10-04T09:19:26.014-07:002010-10-04T09:19:26.014-07:00Bravo to all the brave souls who have given their ...Bravo to all the brave souls who have given their fabulous the intro to their hero/heroine. I'm on break at work so I don't have access to mine. Maybe I can yet tonight. Nonetheless..I enjoyed reading all of yours.<br />Thanks for the post, PepperMary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-27956028281334208672010-10-04T08:29:56.161-07:002010-10-04T08:29:56.161-07:00Oh BTW, that was my first few paragraphs. :)Oh BTW, that was my first few paragraphs. :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-68171545282119863172010-10-04T08:29:19.615-07:002010-10-04T08:29:19.615-07:00I love that scene in Laura's book and I desper...I love that scene in Laura's book and I desperately need to get Kissing Adrien. <br /><br />Uhhhh.... I'm not sure I am brave enough to share, but let me go look at what I have to offer...<br /><br />Okay, *gulp* YOU ASKED FOR IT! <br /><br />Face to face with my worst nightmare.<br /><br />Breath wheezed in the cubicle around me.<br /><br />My fist clenched red hot, white cold on the hard, plastic stick.<br /><br />Blue dots flashed before my eyes and I reached out to brace my hands on the enclosing stall. <br />An abrasive squeal of the adjoining door shrilled in the air and I jolted, thumping back against the toilet basin. Water sprayed from the faucet and the swift pull of a towel being released was the only sound in the room. <br /><br />But the only sound surrounding my senses was the whoosh of my own breath. <br /><br />The outside door banged shut and I was alone. <br /><br />Silence.<br /><br />I gulped and glanced down at my clenched fist. I couldn’t feel my hand anymore. It belonged to someone else, surely. <br /><br />I wished so. <br /><br />Hoped with every gulp of air I sucked in.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-66944873964164758342010-10-04T08:02:21.804-07:002010-10-04T08:02:21.804-07:00Oh my, excerpts ~ some of my favorite things!! I l...Oh my, excerpts ~ some of my favorite things!! I love yours and Sherrinda's, Pepper. Bless you both for that! And thanks so much for including Morrow's meeting Red Shirt here. I had to tweak that scene so many times and am glad you find it memorable:) I'll admit I laughed out loud at Mary's "two hundred pound squirrel" hero! No wonder folks love her books!<br /><br />Anyway, another great post. Bless you bunches.Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.com