I was tagged again — twice! — for the 7-7-7 Challenge, this time by Kelsey Bryant, and by Shantelle Mary Hannu. Thanks so much, guys! ❤ And everyone, check out their loverly blogs, do!
Rules
There seem to be slight variations on the rules, but basically you go to page 7 of your current WIP (Work In Progress), and select 7 lines of your story as a snippet to share on your blog (some say at the top, some randomly selected, some say the 7 lines should be 7 lines down…). And then tag 7 other writers! Simple enough. (Even I should be able to figure this one out… *coughcough*)
Snippet #1
I finished my short story Darkling Reflections, so it’s no longer a Work In Progress, but here are seven lines, seven lines down, on page seven, from it anyway! 😉
The lawyer—her father’s and now hers, just as everything else was—stood by a side table and waved her over as she approached.
He looked exactly like a lawyer ought to. Distinguished, steel-grey, crisp, businesslike, and very tidy. He appeared pleased to see her and smiled a little.
Even his smile was tidy.
“Ah, Alethea. I did not think you were coming.”
Snippet #2
I’ve already done the 777 Challenge for my main current WIP, The Secret of Kedran’s Wood… So, instead, here are seven lines from it that I wrote recently.
That night, Tare went to the warehouse.
The winding way down the dark alleys beneath the cold starry sky was familiar, though he had not walked it since . . . well, since that fateful night the previous summer. After that, there had been no need to.
Ignoring the cold wind that wrapped round him and stabbed down his collar, he padded with silent purpose through the shadowy darkness until he reached the door of the warehouse.
It was locked, as the Chess Club had said. But that did not stop him.
Pockets and fights were not the only things Tare could pick.
Tagging
I tag: Sarah | Rebekah | Christine | Tracey | Jenelle | Cait | YOU if you want to!
You guys don’t have to do it, obviously… just if you want. 😉 And if you’re not currently working on anything… well, whatever you were working on last will do! And if you’re not 7 pages into something… then any 7 lines will do! Basically, have fun with it!
Thanks for reading. ❤
Oooh, I love your snippets! I especially like how aptly your Kedran’s Wood one ends. Very intriguing and mysterious. And the Darkling Reflections one is quite gripping as well…. can’t wait until I can read your books!!!
Thanks for tagging me! I will hopefully get around to it this week sometime. 🙂
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Thanks! Aww, you’re the sweetest! ^_^ Glad you liked them. 🙂 And you’re welcome! Yay! I must go see your post…
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Ooh I love the name Tare. Very cool. Great snippets! And your pictures! You have a pinterest right?
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Thanks! Yes, I do have pinterest. 🙂 Mine is here: http://www.pinterest.com/deborahocarroll/ And… I think you had one as well…?
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“Pockets and fights were not the only things Tare could pick.” I LOOOOVE THAT LINE!!!!! So cool!!!!! 😀
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AAHH THANKS! 😀 I’m… moderately fond of that line myself… 😉
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I love your writing, Tare sounds like my kind of guy.
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Thank you! Haha, glad to hear it. 😀 He’s my kind of guy too. ^_^ (We seem to have similar taste in male characters. It’s awesome. XD)
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This challenge is so much fun!!! I’m kind of super excited I have an opportunity to do it again. Thanks for passing it my way! ^_^
Eeeeee!!! Your snippets. *huggles them* And the pictures are PERFECTION.
Gah! Your DR snippet is reminding me how perfectly delicious that story was. “Even his smile was tidy.” The way you put things in that story… So gorgeous and unique!
And TAAAARE!!!!! “Pockets and fights were not the only things Tare could pick.” TARE. I CAN’T.
This was fantastic. Thank you for sharing!
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Yes it iiiis! 😀 Yay, glad you’re excited! You’re so welcome! ^_^
Thank youuu! ❤
Tare's a mess, isn't he. XD *huggles Tare*
Aww, thanks for READING! ^_^ So glad you enjoyed it! *huggles your comment*
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Awesome snippets. 😀 Also, the last line of the Kedran’s Wood snippet is delicious. (All of it is, really, because TARE, but especially the last bit.)
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Yay, thank you! 🙂 Heheh, glad you think so. XD You liking Tare makes my day. ❤
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Loved the lines! I remember the ones from “Darkling Reflections” and I can’t wait to get to the ones in “The Secret of Kedran’s Wood.” 🙂 Those are great pictures, too. They look just like they were actual shots from your stories!
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Thought you might! Aha, yes, I have to finish the chapter the KW2 lines are in so that we can read it. 😉 Yes, the wonders of pinterest! 😀 Thanks for the tag, it was so fun! ^_^
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OH I LOVED READING THIS. And I definitely want to join in!! 😀 I’m planning on starting a new WIP very veeeery soon, so as soon as I’m up to pg 7 I’ll do the challenge! 😀
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AAAHH YAY! I can’t WAIT to see your post, whenever you do it! 😀 Your writing is always soooo delicious. ❤
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As always, looking forward to reading one of your novels (or novellas) someday!!! 😀 You have such a lovely writing style from what I see in these snippets … so well done! ^_^
Best wishes on all your stories! And sooo awesome that you finished Darkling Reflections!! Eep! I remember seeing your post saying that you had finished it, but I don’t remember if I commented. Anyway, happy day! 🙂
Blessings! ❤
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Aww, thank you! 🙂 I’d love for you to read some of my stuff someday! ^_^ Ha, yes, I struggle with finishing stuff, so that was a happy day indeed. 😀 Blessings to you too, and thanks so much for the tag and for your lovely words! ❤
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Oooh, I love these (especially The Secret of Kedran’s Wood one!), and your pictures are fabulous fits. Based on these tiny snips, I’d love to read both of these 🙂
Hats off to you for finishing the short story (my short stories are endless disasters – meaning they turn into epic novels). What are your plans for it?
Thanks for the tag (I don’t usually get tagged for writing memes, so I’m actually really excited!) I plan on using my current WIP, The Last Coffee Shop, and doing the tag this week.
Cheers!
R @ Wordsmithing and Worldbuilding
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Urgh, writing “tags” not memes. Can’t we tell I’m going on 3 hours of sleep, lol?
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Aww, thanks so much! That makes me so happy. ^_^
Haha, I know the feeling. 😉 My stuff always gets longer than I intend it to… And… I’m not sure exactly what my plans are for this short story, yet! I’m not sure what one does with one, really. o.o
Well, I’m so glad! Looking forward to your post! 😀 (Tags, memes, whatever; I’m not particular! XD I hope you get more sleep soon! *hugs*)
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Finally did this (it was easy, so it’s funny that it took me so long . . .). Anyhow, I did 2 paragraphs as well, and debuted a few lines from my upcoming novel for the fun of it.
Here’s the link: http://rlhendrian.blogspot.com/2015/10/777-writing-challenge-with-first-ever.html
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Yay! So much fun to read — I’m intrigued by both! 🙂
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I really like the first line of the first snippet and the last line of the second snippet. Those are clever and really draw me in. Thanks for sharing. ^ ^
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Thank you! 🙂 I’m glad. ^_^
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