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INNOCENT TEARS will be re-released mid-January.
It has enjoyed another full edit and an awesome new cover.
It has enjoyed another full edit and an awesome new cover.
Here's another little snippet.
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YOU
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“My
Mum is dead.”
Somewhat
startled by this statement, Emma peeked over the reception desk into beautiful
green eyes that belonged to a cute little girl with brown curly hair and a
freckled button nose. She couldn’t help but smile. There was something in the
girl’s eyes that held a hint of mischief and curiosity, as well as some sadness,
and Emma was drawn to her instantly.
“Nadine!”
The
stern voice of an elderly woman approaching the reception caused Emma to flinch.
The girl stiffened with eyes wide open.
“My
apologies for that,” the woman said to Emma, though her expression didn’t actually
reveal any signs of apologies. The woman’s face reflected a life of bitterness,
the lines appearing deep and weathered.
Emma
smiled. “No need to.”
An
elderly man joined them, and after a brief nod of acknowledgment she asked,
“May I help you?”
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You really made me want to find out more about Nadine's story and how Emma fits into it. Great snippet!
ReplyDelete~Joyce Scarbrough
Thank you, Joyce. Glad you liked it!
DeletePoor baby. That's so sad.
ReplyDeleteIt is and will be for a while, but all will be good soon :-) Thanks for stopping by, Elaine.
DeleteWell that's certainly an attention grabbing snippet! Now I want to know a lot more!
ReplyDeleteAnd more you will get :-) Glad you liked it, Veronica.
DeleteIntriguing snippet. Makes me want to know more about Nadine.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. :-)
DeleteI wonder when her mum died, was it recent or something she is bitter about having to grow up without her? This certainly raises the curiosity level bunches. And who is the elderly couple? Great wa to keep your readers wanting more.
ReplyDeleteShe's only little and mum only died recently ... you'll find out more soon :-) Thanks for stopping by, Chelle.
Delete"The woman’s face reflected a life of bitterness, the lines appearing deep and weathered." I LOVE this description. It speaks so much of character in so few words. Love the way you opened this with the little girl, there's mystery there. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteFrom the queen of description I take that as a huge compliment :-) Thank you.
DeleteOH, the little girl has my sympathies! Wonder if she will have to live with the bitter old lady. Doesn't sound like much fun.
ReplyDeleteYou're onto something here .... :-) Thanks Dianne!
DeleteI think Nadine needs someone new to take care of her. That woman doesn't seem to be good enough.
ReplyDeleteYup, I agree :-) Thanks for stopping by, Linda.
DeleteGreat descriptions. I'm curious about the relationships between them.
ReplyDeleteThanks PT :-)
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