Sunday, 14 April 2013

Sunday Snippet


Another eight sentences from my work in progress 'Irish Inheritance' for the Weekend Writing Warriors and Snippet Sunday.
 
You’ve met Jenna and know she’s the co-inheritor of a large legacy and a house in Ireland. Now meet Guy!

 

Guy Sinclair eased his aching shoulders and stretched out his legs as the plane circled on its final descent. He glanced through the porthole as they circled the bay, and wondered for the hundredth time why he’d agreed to come all the way to Dublin. He didn’t give a damn about an old house, and had no idea why the Irish lawyer was so insistent.

“He wants you to see the house before you make any decision about selling,” his New York lawyer had told him.

Still reeling from the surprise of hearing he was about to inherit half a house and cash from some old dame in Ireland, he’d shrugged. “Okay, I guess I can humour him.”

After he’d left the lawyer’s office, he crossed Fifty-Ninth, found an empty bench at the edge of Central Park, and called his mother in New Jersey.

“Mom, do you know if Dad’s mother had any connections with Ireland?”

 

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27 comments:

  1. Dog Brindle14 April 2013 at 09:32

    I guess he's going to be in for a little surprise.
    Love it!

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  2. gemma parkes14 April 2013 at 11:00

    This is intriguing, can't wait for him to visit the house and read what his reaction is!

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  3. Claudia Moser14 April 2013 at 11:08

    Soon right? Then I will be able to read the book!

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  4. Paula Martin14 April 2013 at 12:35

    Thanks, Michael :-)

    He has to meet Jenna first, Gemma!

    Soon, Claudia - I hope (once I can sort out the ending!)

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  5. Sarah W14 April 2013 at 16:21

    Hmmm . . . Their first meeting should be interesting!

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  6. Owllady14 April 2013 at 16:58

    awk! Sheesh, why do I never meet a guy as hot as that?? lol!

    I like how you've set this up, first showing us the whole scene with Jenna and now some with Guy. It really helps with getting to know each of them before we see them together.

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  7. Paula Martin14 April 2013 at 16:59

    Sarah - you;re right, especially as they don't know who the other is when they first meet!

    Owllady - thanks, glad you think it works like this. And I agree about meeting a hot guy like that :-)

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  8. Veronica Scott14 April 2013 at 17:22

    Ah HA, the other inheritor at last! I can't wait til the two characters meet...great snippet!

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  9. Siobhan Muir14 April 2013 at 18:45

    Two Americans on a holiday to inherit a house from an obscure relative? Fantastic premise, Paula. I like Guy already. :)

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  10. Anonymous14 April 2013 at 18:56

    Delightful. Fun ahead for the two owners.Thanks, Paula.

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  11. Unknown14 April 2013 at 19:41

    I enjoyed how you've set the character of Guy in this scene - there is humour and a strong personality. The premise is interesting. I'm curious. I'd like to read more.

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  12. Paula Martin14 April 2013 at 19:44

    Thanks, Veronica :-)

    Siobhan, he's American, she's English - and they're about to meet for the first time!

    Elaine - thanks, so glad you like Guy ;-)

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  13. S.J. Maylee14 April 2013 at 20:32

    I'm curious about so many things, Paula. You've been such a tease with these snippets, lol. Hooking me and then making me wait :) Is it next week yet?

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  14. Anonymous14 April 2013 at 21:02

    Hmm, talk about playing with people's lives from the grave. I'm so looking forward to their meeting. Tweeted.

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  15. Teresa Cypher14 April 2013 at 21:06

    Oh my, you've hooked me, Paula, and I confess to not really being a straight up romance reader! There is fun in store for Jenna and Guy...and troubles too, I bet!

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  16. Unknown14 April 2013 at 21:08

    Love the premise! Definitely want to read more.

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  17. Paula Martin14 April 2013 at 21:17

    S.J. - I aim to tease ;-)

    Thanks, Ella - and they'll be finding out a lot about their famnily history soon!

    Teresa - you're right, fun - and problems!

    Many thanks, Eleri.

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  18. Kate14 April 2013 at 21:54

    Nice set up, Paula! I'm looking forward to whatever shenanigans ensure in Ireland.

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  19. Paula Martin14 April 2013 at 22:37

    Oh, there'll definitely be shenanigans, Kate :-)

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  20. Elaine Cantrell14 April 2013 at 22:55

    You've made me curious!

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  21. Sue Ann Bowling15 April 2013 at 05:10

    I wonder what the person who wrote the will was thinking.

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  22. Grammy15 April 2013 at 09:19

    Hello, my friend... just hopping about, sampling and tasting other blogs. Yours looks quite interesting. Best regards to you. Ruby

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  23. Paula Martin15 April 2013 at 09:22

    That's good to hear, Elaine :-)

    Sue, that question will be answered later in the story!

    Hi Ruby, thanks for visiting.

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  24. liz young15 April 2013 at 18:04

    Great start. Is this a bit every sunday?

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  25. Paula Martin15 April 2013 at 23:26

    Lizy, I post an eight sentence excerpt each Sunday, either from a published novel, or from a 'work in progress' (which is what today's excerpt is)

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  26. Red Wing citizen16 April 2013 at 03:00

    I love Ireland, the old buildings, the land that holds it and the archives for research. Some of my favorite time has been spent in Ireland researching family and all the buildings and land associated with it. I hope guy falls in love with the whole experience as much as I have when I have been there.

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  27. Paula Martin16 April 2013 at 11:43

    I love Ireland too, Red Wing - and Guy will fall in love with it too :-)

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