Friday, November 25, 2011

Fictional Distraction

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I hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving! I had intended to post yesterday, but the day got away from me. Today, if you're looking for a little fictional distraction from the sales and the crowds, I hope you'll visit Every Day Fiction and read my story "Dinner Plans" (And consider joining the lively discussion in the comments section.)

Also, if you'd like a chance to win two books by Holly Black, my daughter is hosting her first giveaway over at Born Bookish.



Until next time, I hope you find lots of great Black Friday bargains and enjoy plenty of delicious turkey leftovers!


23 comments:

  1. I read that site every day. I didn't realise that was your story. I loved it, I thought it was a great study of two people locked in their own grief, neither one really understanding the other.

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  2. Can't wait to read your story! I am on my way there now. And YAY for your daughter! So fun!

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  3. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful, too. Heading on over to read your story!!!

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  4. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. I shall pop off now to visit your daughter ;-)

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  5. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Enjoyed your story.

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  6. These ^ just washed crisp apples are a perfect antidote for over-stuffing with stuffing.

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  7. Oh my gosh, Ruth, your "Dinner Plans" story is so well written and full of emotion. Ah, the ending broke my heart. I didn't read the comments. I think they'd be too hard to read. You're an excellent writer. Thanks. I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, and I hope you got a chance to talk to or visit your dad. I can imagine how hard it was to have to celebrate without him this year. Very difficult.

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  8. Turkey leftovers are pretty good, but really, I'll take those apples! :)

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  9. I live in Canada, so no Thanksgiving (that was last month) or Black Friday for me.

    Hope you had a great one!

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  10. I've already got White Cat. Got to check out her other books!

    Hope your Thanksgiving was great!

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  11. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Going over to read your story now.

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  12. Just checked out your story, Ruth. Loved the raw emotions in the piece. Congrats!

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  13. I love book giveaways! Thanks for the link :)

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  14. That was a great story Ruth. Thanks for the link.

    Never read Holly Black..may have to go over and check her out.

    ctny

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  15. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! Thanks for visiting my blog www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com and commenting. I'm now following you!

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  16. Holly Black is a great writer. I've met her a few months ago at the SCBWI conference in the Seattle area. She's super fun, witty and shared some amazing advices for the writing process :-)

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  17. Thanks, everyone, for stopping by. And thanks to Sarah, Abby, Pat, Lynn, Claudine, and Courtney for reading my story! You rock!!

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  18. Great to read your story. And thanks for your generous giveaway.

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  19. I really enjoyed your story. I can tell that you spent a lot of time considering every word. It really conjures up clear images for the reader. Great job and hope you had a great thanksgiving!

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  20. Enjoyed your story. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. *waving*

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  21. White Cat is a really good book. The winner will be lucky!
    And thanks so much for sharing your story! Very strong writing and voice. :)

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  22. Lee and Miranda, thanks so much for reading my story and leaving a comment =D

    Amie - Aren't links fun?!

    Robyn - Thanks for reading. I hope yours was great as well!

    Jenna - Thanks for stopping by and reading my story. I really appreciate it =)

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