Welcome
to another Sunday with Weekend Writing
Warriors. Meet writers in
various genres and read 8-10 sentence snippets of their stories. Find a new
author and sample their work. Enjoy!
I’ve
switched to snippets from an unpublished short story in my superhero series. It
was originally intended for an anthology that didn’t receive enough
submissions. I’m debating whether to expand it into a novella or make an
anthology with other short stories. Any suggestions are welcome.
You can
read last week’s snippet here - https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2018/08/change-of-plan-snippet-from-short-story.html
The story
continues this weekend.
Postponing their dinner date was a nuisance, but she loved any
excuse to fly on Rockette and use her superpower. Even the idea heated the
palms of her hands. She clenched her fists to hide the tiny flames.
The pigeon griped, “Don’t
know. That bossy cat never spills details.” Flapping to a tree beside the
path, she added, “Fricka’s been searching
for Gecko’s little sister.”
“We’ll find out soon
enough,” Estelle slowed as she rounded the corner to the quiet patio at the
rear of the Student Center. A hawk perched on the flat roof; Fricka keeping
watch while her partner was at the meeting.
Toby and two of the gang were sitting at a table under a crape
myrtle tree laden with large magenta blossoms and out of earshot of idle
listeners.
Learn how
Estelle gained superpowers and a flying horse by reading Super Starrella, Book
1 in the Secret Supers Series
Reviewers
say:
“A boring holiday on a quiet farm livens up for Estella when she
is caught in an explosion and develops super powers and acquires a companion -
a flying horse. 2 good-looking suitors, her first year at college, and a
mysterious super-villain make for a fun read.”
“I
really enjoyed reading this story. It was unique, engaging and easy to read.”
As always, I’ll be happy to reply to your
comments.
Hmm, I wonder what important business they'll discuss at this meeting.
ReplyDeleteSnippets are sometimes too short.
DeleteI like the tiny insights into the character contained here. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Since it's a short story, I had to slip in bits of backstory at the beginning.
DeleteNice snippet, revealing portions of her powers.
ReplyDeleteI had a delightfully easy time picturing this scene.
ReplyDeleteSuper! This series includes local imagery.
DeleteHm, wonder what’s going to be discussed at this meeting?
ReplyDeleteOh, Toby will say in a few more lines!
DeleteI like the infused details--flames from her heated hands. SHe's already and interesting character.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI love the premise of this story, beautiful little snippet, I could just visualise her, I'd be wanting to speed off on a flying horse too!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a fun series.
DeleteNice description ... interesting snippet.
ReplyDeleteWonder what they'll discuss. Great imagery.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to meet the gang first.
DeleteDefinitely want to know what the discussion is about. (And I loved Rockette's griping about the cat. LOL)
ReplyDeleteShe's snarky.
DeleteI'm enjoying this. I can see it expanded into a longer story. If you have other shorts, can they be combined into one story? good luck!
ReplyDeleteIt's in the WIP queue!
DeleteCan't wait to see what happens next!
ReplyDeleteI hope I have time to schedule a post for next weekend.
DeleteHum, delaying the date for a meeting can't be good.
ReplyDeleteAh, but she loves to fly and use her superpowers.
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