Sunday, November 11, 2012

Six Sentence Sunday #18!


Hiya, folks! Hope you're all having a sensational Sunday! My brain is stuck in a circus tent on account of me teaching my Grade 11 drama class a unit on clowning, so I figured today would be the perfect day to share an excerpt from my Mime/Clown wedding story called 'All Action, No Talk'. Clever, isn't it? ;) 

Here's the blurb: 

Alice Moore is a clown . . . in love with a mime.

Her parents have never approved of her circus-oriented lifestyle and in effort to deter her from wasting her life clowning around, they set her up with family friend, Grant Humphrey. A practical man. A businessman. And the last man on earth she wants to marry, but here she is, marching down the aisle toward him.

Alex Holiday is a mime . . . in love with a clown.

He’s silently followed Alice from venue to venue on the circus circuit, working alongside her, worshiping her in secret. He’s never been able to tell her how he feels . . . until now. When he catches wind of the upcoming wedding, he vows to put a stop to it. But will his objection be too late?

And now, an excerpt!

“You can talk.” She covered her mouth when a giddy laugh escaped.

Clasping the hand that still pressed to his chest, he whispered, “Don’t blow my cover.” She nodded, hypnotized by the color of his eyes from up close—aquamarine with flecks of copper and gold. Like an ocean filled with treasures. “And don’t marry that guy.”

Who knew mimes were so sexy and demanding? Rawwrrrrr! :D Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day! 
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24 comments:

  1. Sweet. Engaging and unique characters.

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    1. Thanks, Cara! I had so much fun writing this story! :)

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  2. Another great Sunday six that provides something fun and "out of the box." Love your chars. I think I really have to read this one ;)

    Sam

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    1. Aww, thank you so much, Sam! I would be thrilled if you read it, but you'll have to wait until next Spring! :)

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  3. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE this story! I can't wait!!!

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    1. :D Thank you, thank you, thank you! Can't wait to share it with the world!

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  4. I love this premise. Very fun. Terrific snippet!

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  5. He maybe she should clown around ... with the strong silent type. ;)

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    1. That's exactly what I'm thinkin'. ;) Thanks for reading, Laurie!

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  6. Love your blurb. I've got a mental image of him putting up the 'glass wall' so she can't get up the aisle. :D also love the descriptin of his eyes.

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    1. Thank you so much, Elin! He doesn't exactly put up a glass wall (which is genius, btw), but he saves her from making a mistake in his own goofy way. ;)

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  7. Glad he finally spoke up...hope it's not too late.

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    1. It's never too late! :P Thanks for stopping by, Val!

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  8. Eyes- I love eyes and you described them so well!

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    1. Aww, yay! So glad you think so! Thanks for reading, Karen! :)

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    1. Thanks very much, Paula! So happy you stopped by! :)

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  10. Like an Ocean filled with treasures -- beautiful. I love this line.
    Wonder how she will react tho to his warning.

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    1. Thank you very much for saying so! Glad you enjoyed it! :) Maybe I'll share another six from this story next Sunday.

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  11. What an interesting idea! Loved this six!

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  12. A very cute six! And the story itself is very interesting!

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    1. Thanks, Siren! I'm sharing another six from this story on Sunday! :)

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