Six Sentence Sunday – I’ve borrowed their nice graphic but I wish they had a nice manly one of a big hairy bloke with a sword or something.
6 sentences from WIP, A Fierce Reaping, set in Scotland and Northumbria in the late 7th century AD. Accepted into Troop Three, aka The Misbegotten, or Cynon’s Hounds, Cynfal is beginning to gather the equipment he needs.
“So it’s three years since we last got drunk together,” Aeddan said, finally. “Damn me, it feels like longer. Ah, there’s Cynon, and it looks like he might have found you something to ride.”
“I’d be happier if it had been a pony.” Cynfal scowled. “What is that – a big sheep?”
Ha, great imagery with that last line! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks for commenting. I’m having a good deal of fun with these fellows. 🙂
Is there a hint of comedy in this story? Ohhh, story set in Scotland. Yes!
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Is there a hint of comedy strewn in this? Ohhh story set in Scotland. Be still my heart. Yes!!
🙂 yes the guys spend some of the time joking, Especially Cynfal because his eventual partner takes everything far too seriously. Angst is great but I think a story needs a rest from it every so often.
LOL! Riding a big sheep? That’s great.
Thanks for commenting. It’s actually a smallish pony in its winter coat but the sheep joke runs and runs.
LOL. What a great image!
LOL thanks for commenting. I need to draw poor Cynfal riding his tiny shaggy pony with his toes skimming the grass.
Love the character names and the fact you’ve chosen Scotland in the 7th century. I’m very interested in the history of Europe at that time. Great six Elin!
Thanks Frank. It’s a very exciting period. The story is based on The Gododdin, a poem taking the form of a series of obituaries for 300 warriors who fell in battle against the Saxons. It’s going to be a bit bloody,so I’m getting as much fun out of it as I can before the fighting starts.
Seriously awesome. XD
Thanks. 🙂