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Saturday, March 14, 2020

WeWriWa: EU20

Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors.
     The Coronavirus has made its way to the Pgh, PA area. As my son said, "The panic is real." I've never seen anything like it--the stripped-bare shelves in stores... 
     Along with not engaging in panic buying, but being sensibly prepared, I'm not poo-pawing off the seriousness of the illness. My husband is 71 and has an underlying health condition. He is part of a demographic at a higher risk. I understand the concerns...even the fear.
      I know that many of you are in the same boat. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts as the spread of the virus continues. I think it might be time for a group hug--virtual of course. The best kind of hug considering current times...
     Back to wewriwa. :-)
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     This snippet is from Emmily, Unbound, an SFR story.           Emmily, the main character, has lost pretty much everything in the last twelve months: her marriage, her parents, her job, and her house. She and her dog, Murphy, are moving to an old hunting camp her parents willed to her. It's remote, in the mountains of Pennsylvania. After arriving at near dark, she saw someone in the woods at the edge of her yard. She ran back in the house and has systematically (while trying not to freak out) checked locks, closed curtains, and thought through what to do to stay safe. This is the start of Chapter 2. She's survived the night and had no intruders.

     There could be wonky punctuation to keep within wewriwa guidelines.  
     Last week's snippet ended with this:   The land is shaking off the cold, the loss, the illusion of endless sleep, just like I need to do… to find a way to start again.

  Continuing from there... The snippet:    

    
    The sky is an almost impossible shade of blue. I stretch, doing my homemade version of yoga, welcoming the new day.  My spirits are good. I repeat in my head that this is going to work, this is the answer; I’m in the right place to heal from my losses. I finish my stretch and head back inside. I have a lot to do today, so I can’t waste this early start.
      Hauling in the rest of my belongings takes a good hour. It's way more than luggage. This is everything from my past I’ve deemed worthy of sharing space in my new life. My new parentless, husbandless, jobless life.

     That's it for this week. Thanks for visiting! I am truly grateful for comments and suggestions, and for you taking the time to read it.

26 comments:

  1. Something is going to disturb her yogic idyll. I can feel it.
    I hope your husband is all right. The chances are excellent he will be.
    My other creative outlet is playing oboe in a symphony. I was suppose to have three concerts this weekend, but all were cancelled. At least I don't have to worry about that with my writing.

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  2. I'm sure your husband will be fine. We have eerie times ahead but as soon as we calm down, I'm sure will be able to whether the storm together.
    Interesting snippet. I liked that last line.

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  3. Her plans are sound, but like Ed, I suspect something will disrupt those plans.

    All the best during this pandemic! Maybe best we all find a house in the middle of the bush for a few weeks.

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    1. Thanks, Jess. And I agree. A little secluded place to hang out until the worst passes. Alas, I must continue to work. Not happy about it, but even with the closures, my work is exempt. :-(

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  4. Oh my gosh, dearest friend. So much to worry about. Right now we all have serious worries. Blessing regarding your loved one. Long may he live to enjoy life. About your snippet, I got the shivers once again. You have a way of telling a story and creating reality. Major hugs for you and your family.

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    1. There really is so much to worry about. The only comfort is that we're all in this together.

      Thanks for your encouraging words! Hugs...

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  5. Enjoyed the snippet and admire her determination here. Plus the pretty weather (after we've had a week of rain)...

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    1. Is the rain good or bad? Are you till in a drought? :-)

      It's a good thing she's found her determination--considering what's ahead. ;-)

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  6. You're evoking a mixture of emotions in this snippet -sadness and hope.

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    1. They often go hand in hand, no? :-) Thanks, Aurora! :-)

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  7. Loved the imagery of the day and perhaps to signify her new beginning.

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  8. I hope you stay safe, Teresa. For us, so far, the fear is not so much the virus itself as the potential shortages as people panic. Scarcity brings out some pretty ugly behavior :(

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    1. Oh my, Ian, I am with you on that, too. I'm afraid of just how ugly it can get as this wears on...

      Thanks, for visiting! :-)

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  9. I'm down with the jobless part. Sounds rather idyllic except for the creepy stalker in the woods.

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    1. Haha! Yep. Might not be all bad since she is a writer. ;-) Thanks, Alexis!

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  10. There is a roller coaster of emotions here. Feeling hope, but still weighed down by life's realities. Love the allegory between the luggage and the trilogy of 'less'es. Great snippet.

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  11. I love her attitude in this snippet. She has lost a lot and had a scare, but she's trying to make a new start.

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    1. She's digging deep to find it. :-) Thanks, Elaine! :-)

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  12. I agree with Elaine. Her attitude is key to shaping the rest of the novel. She's very positive in embracing her new life and looking forward to rise to the occasion. Great snippet!

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    1. She'll need her attitude, for sure. Thanks, Jenna! :-)

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  13. I love the last sentence. I can feel your character's pain.

    Keep smiling,
    Yawatta

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    1. Thanks, Yawatta!! And for the reminder to smile. :-)

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