A lot of my fellow writers have been talking about this
blog fest for some time. I didn't think I would have time to participate, so I just blew it off. At lunch today, I started reading some of the other posts. I then thought, I can do this. I might be a little late, but, heck it's never too late for romance. So here is an excerpt of romance from one of my works in progress. It's middle grade, so it's not too steamy. In fact, it's not even romantic, but this is how these two kids first meet. It's all I've got--and I wanted to join the fun. It's actually the first few lines of my WIP Literary Loom. I'm hoping to send out querys soon to find and agent.
Josh scanned the unfamiliar classroom. There was only one empty seat—the front row, off to one side. It was next to a strange looking girl. Her desk was scooted apart from the others—or maybe the others did the scooting away.
Her mousy brown hair grew from her head like it was angry, or at least never saw the likes of one of those iron thingys girls used to mess with their hair.
Josh’s pontoon feet suddenly didn’t feel so large. Maybe he wouldn’t be the weirdest kid at this school after all.
Haha. Angry hair and pontoon feet make romance as preteens awkward--fun.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Loved it. They sound great for each other. ;D
ReplyDeleteYAY! I'm your thirtith follower. I love this blurb. I still think about it all the time.
ReplyDeleteHA! Love this part of your book. The first awkward meeting of young love.
ReplyDeleteYou need some more followers girl. I just put your link on Facebook. We'll see if that helps.
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Great discription. I do hope I get to read more.
ReplyDeletethis was so funny! I loved it! =0) I loved his description of her too!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing it with us! I'm glad you participated after all!
I did the same thing--wasn't going to participate, began reading, then did!
ReplyDeleteCute scene. Thanks for sharing!
What an original description!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for participating—but your link leads straight to your blog homepage. If someone comes across the list in a week or a month, they won't be able to find your entry. Can you enter again with a link directly to your post (ie the URL in the address bar when you're on the page to make comments)? I can take care of the duplicates. Thanks!
As someone who frequently has angry hair herself, I loved this little scene, Carolyn. Great job! Good luck with your queries!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. A perfect MG meeting. Thanks for sharing.
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