Welcome to another Sunday
with Weekend Writing Warriors.
Here, writers in different genres showcase their stories with 8-10 sentences.
Join the fun and read our snippets.
I
am continuing a scene from an older story, my space operetta, Captured by the
Hawk. This story is included in my new release, Comet Tales. This novella is
suitable for St. Patrick’s Day since the heroine, Katrina Sligo, is Irish, and
her ship is called the Shamrock. (Slight spoiler since her ship does not appear
until near the end.)
Tag line: Spaceships
crash across the galaxy in the comic misadventures of spy Grey Kat and pirate
Black Hawk.
After stealing secret codes
from the Emperor's Revenge, Grey Kat has been caught trespassing
near Black Hawk’s ship. He is interrogating her about the stolen codes. I am
continuing the scene from last week.
You
can read last week’s snippet here – http://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2017/03/aint-got-nothing-snippet-from-comet.html
“Ain’t
bin in no ship. Ye put me back on dock,” she pleaded, chin tipped impudently.
“My ship has lifted from the spaceport. You
cannot return to Hassam.” He stared at her for a minute, noting the unconscious
challenge in her eyes and her defiant stance, “You intrigue me. You’re not
afraid, and your replies are too prompt and recalcitrant for the usual dockside
thief.”
Kat
remained silent. She locked her gaze onto his green eyes, and pondered her best
approach in dealing with this confident pirate.
“Are you ready to talk?” he insisted in a
harsh voice, evidently unused to opposition. “What’s your name, thief?”
Comet Tales is an anthology of 4 short stories
and the novella, Captured by the Hawk.
Trudge over the rocks of Mars, trek through a
hazardous alien jungle, or pop across the galaxy in a pirate ship in five fun
tales of adventure and romance.
Grand
Master’s Pawn is on the short list for ReadFreely’s book of the Month and I’d
love you to vote for it at http://www.readfree.ly/help-choose-our-next-book-of-the-month/
As always, I’ll be happy to reply to your comments on my snippet.
I love that she has no fear at all. Nice snippet! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's better than being caught by the Emperor's troops.
DeleteI liked the dialogue ... and her "attitude" :-)
ReplyDeleteYes. I like snappy banter.
DeleteLove her attitude. What a fighter.
ReplyDeleteHe'll find persuasion works better with her. To an extent.
DeleteExcellent dialogue, as always, Aurora. Interesting interpersonal dynamics.
ReplyDeleteWhy do I have the feeling he's going to get the truth out of her?
ReplyDeleteHe may get parts of the truth. Both of them have secrets that are not revealed until the end.
DeleteAnd these two strike sparks again! Such strong characters, in so many ways...enjoyed the snippet.
ReplyDeleteOh, they'll be fighting until the end.
DeleteGood snippet, Aurora.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThis pirate isn't buying her act. Love it!
ReplyDeleteNo, but she has him interested.
DeleteI hope she doesn't mind leaving her ship behind. This is worse than missing your turnoff on the freeway.
ReplyDeleteShe's stuck with Blakc Hawk for now.
DeleteSpace operetta. Will there be music?
ReplyDeleteI wish. You can add your own.
DeleteNice clash of strong wills. I wonder who will win? Probably both of them.
ReplyDeleteThey will, in different ways.
DeleteI like her defiance! This will be a fine show of sparks as they continue to clash. :-)
ReplyDeleteYes it is.
DeleteI bet he's met his match with her.
ReplyDeleteUltimately, although she won't give in until he's revealed his secrets - like the face behind the mask.
DeleteAbsolutely love her. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet. I wonder who's going to win this stand-off.
ReplyDeleteHe's in command of the ship.
DeleteYour snip looks good but I am somewhat confused about who's POV it is in.
ReplyDeleteGood point.
DeleteShe isn't going to give in that easily. :) :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely not.
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