I'm going to post a snippet from The Highland Lass over the next few weeks as the rights have now reverted to me and it has always been the 'book of my heart'. As it's a dual-time story, I'll post a snippet from one of the historical chapters from 1785 today.
>Risking another glance, I see he has turned away to
look at the preacher. His dark hair is smooth and curls in below his neck, his
profile is strong. He is smart in jacket and neckerchief and he has not the air
of a farmer. Just as I remember I’m still staring, he looks up and our eyes
meet again. This time I smile shyly and briefly before returning to my open
Bible. He must not think I admire him too well. I’ll not become one of the
silly lasses who cast longing glances at him in the hope he will dally with
them. I have too much pride for such behaviour. However, I cannot help one
final glance as we stand to end the service. He smiles and my heart tells me it
is too late. But I still do not realise that this man, Robert Burns, will have
anything to do with my destiny.<
You can find other authors snippets on the Snippet Facebook group.
Rosemary
P.S. Happy Earth Day!
13 comments:
Intriguing and I like the 'tone' very much. Great snippet to start us off with!
Welcome to the group, Rosemary, I loved your snippet, it drew me right in and I really want to know what happens between these two! :)
Welcome, and interesting start - Robbie Burns?
Thank you very much for visiting and for the kind comment, Veronica!
Thanks, Lyn - really appreciate that!
Thank you, Aurora - yes the historical chapters are about Burns and Highland Mary!
THE Bobby Burns? Cool.
What a sweet beginning. Good snippet, Rosemary.
Any groups I've come across like that seem to be full of writers looking for readers, rather than the other way round – maybe I look at the wrong ones?
Having read the whole thing, I didn't need your snippet to know The Highland Lass is a good read.
It is indeed our national Bard, Robert Burns, Ed! Thanks for visiting.
Many thanks, Siobhan!
I think all writers look for readers, Patsy, and perhaps posting snippets is one good way to do it? Thanks for such a kind comment about the book.
What a tantalising morsel.
Welcome to the group! Love the tone and the last line just makes me want more.
Ooh, what an intriguing last line there. It reads like we're scanning through the woman's diary or something. I quite like the uniqueness to it. Welcome to the Snippet crew also!
Lovely snippet. Really enjoyed the read. And welcome to Snippet Sunday :-)
Thanks, Julia!
Many thanks for the welcome and kind comment, Karen!
Thank you, D.Morgana!
Thank you for the kind welcome and comment, Iris!
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