Last week we were given homework to do as we had no time left to write. We were to write an opening to a story, something that would grab the reader. Almost everyone brought something to read because of this. Perhaps we should be given homework every week.
Marilyn has three clients who are recently published. All three books are available on Amazon.
As per last week's homework, Jayne submitted the following opening:
Northbend, by Jayne Self
Some secrets lose their power when shared. Others destroy and are better left hidden. Mine was a secret I should have shared. But when I first met Cooper Sullivan it seemed too personal to tell, and then, when it came to matter, it was too late.
Dust mushroomed behind the pick-up, spreading over the old orchard like a desert sandstorm. It had been an unusually hot summer - weren't all summers unusual these days? - and the earth was talcum dry. August sun beat through the cab windows, and despite the air conditioning, Cooper's t-shirt clung to his chest. I didn't care. At the moment I was too focused on what lay ahead to enjoy the sight. Not the normal attitude of a newlywed, I admit, but this was an extraordinary day.
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Jayne also shared what she thought was an intriguing opening to Midnight in the Garden of Good by John Berendt, a 1900's nonfiction.
He was tall, about fifty, with darkly handsome, almost sinister features: a neatly trimmed mustache, hair turning silver at the temples, and eyes so black they were like the tinted windows of a sleek limousine - he could see out, but you couldn't see in.
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As leader this week, Jayne handed out some pictures to choose from for prompts. We were told to write a letter to the person in the photo or from the person in the photo. Hopefully some of our members will post their prompts.
Diane is leading our next meeting. Our homework is to come up with a murder mystery idea.
Next Meeting is Sunday, February 21st, 1:30pm
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