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#79 of 565 Posted Oct-4 2:53 PM

From Diana Gabaldon Posts 16485 Last 12:46 PM
To A. Edwards SL-R&C [Msg # 65414.79 65414.1 ]

Dear Allene--

   Fascinating array of snippets! I fly out again at dawn (again...<sigh>) tomorrow, so will read on the road and comment as I can, but wanted to join in while I have the chance.

    This is the opening (at the moment) of a short story I'm doing for an anthology (the anthology is titled STAR-CROSSED LOVERS--a George RR Martin/Gardner Dozois endeavor).   The story (at the moment) is called "A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows", but I'm still playing with the title.

    Anyway, it's the story (part of it <g>) of Roger MacKenzie's parents.
--Diana
www.dianagabaldon.com

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#80 of 565 Posted Oct-4 2:54 PM

From Tara W. Posts 770 Last Feb-8
To A. Edwards SL-R&C [Msg # 65414.80 65414.1 ]

As Nikki coined <g>, I am posting from a W not currently IP--my very first, Driven. Jess and Chloe have grown up together, their fathers were lifelong best friends . This scene is a flashback. And, also, very bare. -Tara

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#81 of 565 Posted Oct-4 3:16 PM

From Spesh Posts 127 Last Feb-8
To A. Edwards SL-R&C [Msg # 65414.81 65414.51 ]

Thank you! <relieved sigh> I was terrified.

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#82 of 565 Posted Oct-4 3:24 PM

From A. Edwards SL-R&C Posts 6444 Last 12:31 PM
To Spesh [Msg # 65414.82 65414.81 ]

Oh goodness! No need. You'll learn so much more and so much faster if you can separate from ego, box up terror and jump in with both feet. You DEFINITELY are talented.

Allene

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#83 of 565 Posted Oct-4 3:30 PM

From A. Edwards SL-R&C Posts 6444 Last 12:31 PM
To Diana Gabaldon [Msg # 65414.83 65414.79 ]

OMG!!! You are wicked! Wicked!

Allene

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#84 of 565 Posted Oct-4 3:34 PM

From A. Edwards SL-R&C Posts 6444 Last 12:31 PM
To Tara W. [Msg # 65414.84 65414.80 ]

It doesn't read as bare. Very nice snippet. Great glimpse into another world.

Allene

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#85 of 565 Posted Oct-4 4:02 PM

From Diana Gabaldon Posts 16485 Last 12:46 PM
To A. Edwards SL-R&C [Msg # 65414.85 65414.83 ]

Dear Allene--

<g>
--Diana
www.dianagabaldon.com

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#86 of 565 Posted Oct-4 4:24 PM

From Donna Rubino Posts 3278 Last Feb-1
To A. Edwards SL-R&C [Msg # 65414.86 65414.69 ]

You're welcome, Allene. <g>

I hesitate to post. Nothing I have is short, not even snippets. <g> But here goes.

Elisa is a 20th C gal stuck in 1398. She's already met the surly Earl of Norburnshire, William Grifon, and is about to meet his mother.

Donna

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#87 of 565 Posted Oct-4 4:33 PM

From Donna Rubino Posts 3278 Last Feb-1
To Diana Gabaldon [Msg # 65414.87 65414.79 ]

Dear Diana,

Gorgeous as always. Excellent period language and descriptions. Lovely wry voice. My only disappointment is with the length... or lack thereof. I always want more. <g>

Donna

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#88 of 565 Posted Oct-4 4:34 PM

From Lynne S. Posts 492 Last 2:32 PM
To Marte Brengle [Msg # 65414.88 65414.74 ]

Dear Marte,

I liked your snip---the first of your work I'd seen. It's so well-written I could relax and enjoy, and envision the workshop, and smell the burnt smell. Very enjoyable. Thanks.

Lynne

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#89 of 565 Posted Oct-4 4:39 PM

From Marte Brengle Posts 1284 Last 3:34 PM
To Lynne S. [Msg # 65414.89 65414.88 ]

Thanks, Lynne! I will keep working and maybe have another snippet to share in a day or so. :)

infmom.net

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#90 of 565 Posted Oct-4 4:39 PM

From Donna Rubino Posts 3278 Last Feb-1
To Tara W. [Msg # 65414.90 65414.80 ]

LOL! Great ride, Tara! Lots of sensory detail, terrific tempers, too. <g>

What will your story be about?

Donna

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#91 of 565 Posted Oct-4 4:49 PM

From Donna Rubino Posts 3278 Last Feb-1
To Marte Brengle [Msg # 65414.91 65414.13 ]

Dear Marte,

It's been years since I read anything of yours. <g> Great mood. Love the descriptions, and a puzzle surrounding the secrecy in the change of building ownership. Can't wait to find out where it's leading.

Donna

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#92 of 565 Posted Oct-4 4:56 PM

From ZanMarie Posts 1964 Last 9:15 AM
To rwodaski [Msg # 65414.92 65414.8 ]

Ron,

Oooh! I love it when you do that to a scene! <vbg> I'm still working on Rosemary. Yes, she married well. Bill in an engineer with $$$ and connections to the founding family. She is good at directing and things get done under her directions, therefore she wants to direct. <g> I don't know why you think she doesn't know what's going on. As for the other questions...I'm thinking as fast as I can. <g> If we haven't told you lately, you're good at this. <s>

Zan Marie =^..^=

blogging at: www.intheshadeofthecherrytree.blogspot.com

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#93 of 565 Posted Oct-4 4:58 PM

From ZanMarie Posts 1964 Last 9:15 AM
To A. Edwards SL-R&C [Msg # 65414.93 65414.16 ]

Alene,

Thanks. LG taught history, but history teachers tend to work writing nearly as hard as an English teacher. <g>

Zan Marie =^..^=

blogging at: www.intheshadeofthecherrytree.blogspot.com

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#94 of 565 Posted Oct-4 5:00 PM

From ZanMarie Posts 1964 Last 9:15 AM
To Tara W. [Msg # 65414.94 65414.24 ]

Tara,

Thanks for the catch! Glad you like Rosemary. She's the type I love to hate. <g>

Zan Marie =^..^=

blogging at: www.intheshadeofthecherrytree.blogspot.com

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#95 of 565 Posted Oct-4 5:02 PM

From Lynne S. Posts 492 Last 2:32 PM
To Donna Rubino [Msg # 65414.95 65414.86 ]

Dear Donna,

Oh, I enjoyed reading more of Elisa----you really bring to life the differences in our times---the smells! Thanks for posting.

Lynne

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#96 of 565 Posted Oct-4 5:04 PM

From ZanMarie Posts 1964 Last 9:15 AM
To Claire G/ SL Exercises [Msg # 65414.96 65414.37 ]

Claire,

Take your time. Rosemary is a character who keeps on giving. <s> And you're right, she isn't the type person LG needs.

Zan Marie =^..^=

blogging at: www.intheshadeofthecherrytree.blogspot.com

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#97 of 565 Posted Oct-4 5:07 PM

From ZanMarie Posts 1964 Last 9:15 AM
To Spesh [Msg # 65414.97 65414.45 ]

Spesh,

I'll have to find a place for the Mother's Day Melt Down. It's the 2nd scene I wrote and it is a combination of many Mother's Days I've lived through. I have no children, but I did teach a zillion. They called me "Momma" and that was always a heart warming thing. Thanks for the comments.

Zan Marie =^..^=

blogging at: www.intheshadeofthecherrytree.blogspot.com

Edited Oct-4 by ZanMarie

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