Sunday Snippet – Changing Tracks

Sep 7, 2013 | Books, Challenge, Changing Tracks, Publishing Credits, Secret Cravings Publishing, WeWriWa, Writing


My usual Sunday night post is going to be postponed, so I went in search of a new meme to play with.  I found the Weekend Writing Warriors and jumped right in.  Similar to my Wednesday HDH meme, this one has a tighter restriction of just 8 sentences.

ChangingTracks_MEDSince it’s my first week I’m going back to the beginning. Back to [amazon_link id=”B00BEMN5SC” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Changing Tracks (The Dominion Falls Series book 1)[/amazon_link].

So welcome to my new visitors.  I’d like you to meet Cole Mitchell, saloon/brothel owner, and the amnesiac with the eidetic memory Jane Doe (Some creative editing involved…if you read the books there will be a few more period, a few less commas 😉 ):

“Who are you?” Her soft voice drifted from the bed, quiet, but demanding attention. Her deep blue eyes sparkled with hidden amusement, “Or rather, why would you barge in so boldly on a room full of women?”

From where he stood, he could see her pale skin, the sunken eyes, all the faint signs of weakness she worked hard to hide. Her spunk covered most of it more effectively than any of his whores’ powders could have done. He nodded, “Name’s Cole and you threw up on me, so you owe me a shirt. How ‘bout you, who are you?”

“I—well, I’m not sure.”

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Head back on over to the Weekend Writing Warriors to read many more wonderful offerings!

Sarah

34 Comments

  1. Teresa Cypher

    Nice! Flows smoothly. The premise is good–and this snippet left me wanting to read more . Well done! Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors! It’s nice to have you. 🙂

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    • Sarah

      Thanks Teresa! I’m glad it left you wanting more. That’s always my goal 😀

      It’s great to be part of WWW!! I’m having a lot of fun reading everyone’s snippets. 🙂

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  2. Summer Ross

    Your descriptions work here- i was able to see it all. Great job.
    ~Summer
    My Blog

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    • Sarah

      Thank you so much, Summer. I’m glad my descriptions were good enough to see!

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  3. Veronica Scott

    Intriguing beginning! Terrific snippet…

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    • Sarah

      Thanks so much, Veronica! This story is my baby, I’m glad it drew people in!

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  4. Frank Fisher

    She threw up on him?!? Akward! Then she obviously has to reason to complain about his sudden presence. A very engaging snippet from the opening sentence!

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    • Sarah

      LOL. Yes she did, Frank. Granted, she had a serious head wound and they’d actually thought she was dead at first…but she did throw up on him. 😉

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  5. Susan Schiller

    Very nice intro with descriptions that made feel like I was in the room – nice snippet! And welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors!

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    • Sarah

      Thank you so much, Susan. I’m always concerned about my descriptions, so I’m glad to hear you felt that way!!

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  6. Emilie Poissenot (Aheila)

    Welcome to WeWriWa! This snippet tells a lot about the world, the characters and their relationship, all the while making me feel like I’m in the room with them. Very nice!

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    • Sarah

      Thanks, Emilie! I’m thrilled to be part of the WeWriWa! I’m definitely planning on turning this into a habit. 😀

      I’m glad you were able to get so much from a short snippet. The interactions between my H/h are always so much fun. 🙂

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  7. Elaine Cantrell

    Nice description and an intriguing beginning.

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    • Sarah

      Thank you, Elaine! I’m glad you like it.

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  8. Danita Minnis

    Oh, I like this guy – can’t wait to find out more about him. 🙂

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    • Sarah

      LOL. thanks, Danita. He can be a bit of a scoundrel and unlikable at times, but it’s all part of his charm. 😉

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  9. Sandra Sookoo

    Nice snippet! Can’t wait to read more.

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    • Sarah

      Thank you Sandra. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

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  10. Caitlin

    I could see her owing him some laundry, but a whole new shirt seems excessive–especially since she doesn’t seem to have much.

    Like her attitude. 🙂

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    • Sarah

      LOL. She did ruin a shirt, and up until this moment he didn’t realize she didn’t have anything but her memory…despite her near-death state she’d been well-dressed. The shirt does play an important role later on in the story. 😉

      Thanks. I love her attitude as well. Jane is still my most beloved character.

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  11. Heather Boyd

    Amnesia and a brothel. Now that’s going to be fun to write. Great 8!

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    • Sarah

      LOL. I was a stitch to write. I love this story and characters and really hop to extend their story next year 🙂 I hope you enjoy the snippets as I reveal them!

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    • Sarah

      Thanks Karen. I’m glad you want to see more! I’ll bring more snippets in the coming weeks.

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  12. J.A.

    Very nice! Left me wanting more.

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    • Sarah

      Thank you, J.A. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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  13. Donna Cummings

    Very intriguing! I love her answer. 🙂 And I’m looking forward to reading more snippets to find out where things are headed.

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    • Sarah

      Thank you, Donna! Jane is actually quite clever and capable for a woman with amnesia. She and Cole are opposites in some ways, and very similar in others. They have many issues…and they are severely flawed, but they grow and change and become better people. I can’t wait for you to find out where they go 😉

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  14. Millie Burns

    It’s an interesting way to introduce oneself…Hi, you threw up on me, you owe me a shirt : ) Since she probably doesn’t remember the incident…I’m looking forward to seeing her reply next week : )

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    • Sarah

      😀 Thanks, Millie! These two go back and forth quite a bit, they are really fun to write (and read, I’m told). Glad you liked the snippet!

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  15. Beth Matthews

    Well that’s certainly an interesting way to meet!

    Intriguing premise. Great 8. 🙂

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  16. Cindy Amrhein ( @historysleuth1 )

    A great way to start. You have me wondering about who she really is already. And I’m curious, does she realize where she is yet? I look forward to reading more. Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors. 🙂

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  17. karen Y. bynum

    Definitely want to know more! Intriguing 8!

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