Another Hump Day Hook!
With all this talk about [amazon_link id=”B00BEMN5SC” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Changing Tracks[/amazon_link] and my upcoming Masked Hearts, I haven’t bestowed on my friendly hookers anything about the wonderful anthology I got to be a part of this past month.
[amazon_link id=”1938397495″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]HerStory: Fiction Honoring Women’s History Month[/amazon_link], is a compilation of stories about strong women throughout history. From the medieval times, to the recent past, and through into the future. 31 stunning stories of strength of the female spirit, told by 27 authors.
I was honored to be a part of the anthology with my own story, An Uncivil War. Cathay is a nurse in the US Civil War, and on the fields of Gettysburg she takes a chance and bucks the traditional role of nurse.
In this hook, the doctor that is upset the female nurses are even near the battle, is about to head out into the field. She asks to go along:
“You’ve already seen too much.”
Cathay bit down hard on her tongue to withhold a sassy reply. Her skirts bunched up in her fists until her hands grew almost numb. “Aye. I have, doctor. I haven’t let it scare me though. I believe I have performed my duties well and without the weakness you attribute to my sex. Sir.”
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What a great cause. Personally, I love reading stories with strong heroines. I love to read about independent women who stand up for themselves. This was really refreshing. I’m gonna add this to my “to read” pile 😀
Oh, I like her attitude. Great hook!
Loved her reply. Great hook, Sarah!
You tell her girlfriend! I love stories about strong women throughout history, it reminds me that we haven’t always been on the sidelines all meek and submissive. Great hook, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing a snippet of this. Love it!
Sound like a wonderful anthology. Best wishes with it.
Great hook, well done!
Boldly speaks her mind, I love it!
Wow, love her attitude!
What a great concept! Wonderful hook, too 🙂
Def a spunky nurse!! Love how she holds her ground and is ready to do battle of a different kind.
Love the attitude! Let’s hope it doesn’t get her in too much trouble. (P.S. my story, Without Borders, is the last story in this wonderful book, if you’d like to take a peek!)
Right on! I like her attitude. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
C.R.
ha! Never consider a woman weak. Loved it