Speaking of WeWriWa, it's time for 8Sunday! I'm continuing to post snippets of the first chapter for the first novel in my current Work In Progress, Trick of the Gods. Continuing form last week, the tension in the opening scene with main character Derek facing off an angry Titan continues to build, as Derek reveals his secret weapon/partner in crime, a trouble-making sibling named Liam...
Ready,
kid? I asked Liam.
You
mean am I finally bored of watching you get your ass kicked? I could almost hear his scoff through the
blood-bond. I was done with that fifteen minutes ago, dude.
Your
turn’s coming, brother. Calm down.
You
calm down, he grumped.
But I was. Why oh why is Derek calm in the face of an adversary who can literally crush him? You'll have to tune in next week! Yes, I've always wanted to say that. Anyway, one more day of grueling demands at the Real Job, and then I'll be free to work on more of my beloved projects! Next week should be pretty exciting, so stay tuned for news! Don't forget to check out the other Weekend Writing Warriors and give them some love in the form of comments. Have a great week!
Cheers,
Amy
You've got me wondering why he's so calm, when he probably shouldn't be. Nice snippet, and thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteHe really, really shouldn't be... ;) And you're welcome!
DeleteCalm in the face of...of what? Interesting.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteBusy week indeed! Love the interplay here, you paint some pretty vivid characters in just a few short sentences -- nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I have a deep love for both of these characters, so I hope other readers will too. :)
DeleteI enjoy the tone of this, and the way the characters 'talk' to each other. Fun stuff, great excerpt!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I figured it would be a suitable method, since one of them is always getting into massive amounts of trouble and needs the other to help him out. ;)
DeleteGood sibling exchanges.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI wonder if he can back up that cockiness of his?
ReplyDeleteYou'll just have to wait and see in the coming weeks. ;)
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