Today, in addition to my story, I’m happy to announce that I’m one of the beneficiaries of this month’s Writers4Writers promotion. The other is Laura Eno You’re invited to join in, of course!
Stephen Tremp, one of the founders, says this:
Hosted by Mary Pax, Christine Raines, C.M. Brown, and myself Writers helping other writers to succeed.
The writer posts an image of their book along with a short blurb and a link to Kindle on their blog. Visitors may share the link with their FB friends. Also visit the W4WS Facebook Page.
The author posts pre-written Tweets on his/her blog. Visitors may simply copy and paste Tweets into Twitter. Or they could go to #W4WS on Twitter and Retweet.
Mine for Facebook:
SAGE: Usurper. Lost Heir. Runaway bride. Land on the brink of civil war. All so familiar, until Tortoise — the Divine Creature who ignores the rules of right and wrong — challenges his fellow divinities to meddle. Suddenly, children targeted for murder are adopted, swordsmen turn into blacksmiths, and none are reliably who or what they seem. The four Divine Animals are afoot: Tortoise, Dragon, Unicorn, and Phoenix. Hold on tight.
The Fall of Onagros, Book 1 of Sage
Bargain with Fate, Book 2 of Sage
Mine for Twitter:
The Fall of Onagros, Book 1 of SAGE #fantasy #trilogy “intriguing, intricate new fantasy series” http://www.amzn.com/B00AYF6546 5 stars #W4WS
Bargain With Fate, Book 2 of SAGE #fantasy #trilogy “getting more engrossing all the time” http:www.amzn.com/B00CLUUO9O/ 5 stars #W4WS
Host
by Marian Allen
I opened the door slowly for my guest, careful of my candle’s flame. My eyes are accustomed to the gloom, but a gentleman is always considerate of his visitors, even if they only come on business. So few people want to visit me, and none of them stay long. It’s no wonder I want to emigrate.
He seemed startled when I answered the door myself, no doubt expecting a butler in a house this large. Too much house for me, by far, a remnant of the time I felt the need to impress my neighbors. As I led him up the staircase to his room, I saw the place as he must see it, and I regretted not bringing in a cleaning crew; the dust and cobwebs I usually ignored must disgust someone accustomed to gleam and sparkle.
Old. Everything here was old, including – especially – me.
I had laid out a simple meal in my guest’s room; that one room, at least, was immaculate. That much, I could manage on my own.
The poor man was becoming uneasy. I knew my smile was unnerving, but I was just so glad to have him here at last! Soon, our business would be done and I would be a proud landowner in a new country. The very thought of leaving this stagnant existence invigorated me!
He invited me to share his repast, but I declined. He offered me a drink. We could toast the beginning of our business connection.
It seemed a poor way to begin a relationship, but I refused.
I never drink … wine.
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MY WRITING PROMPT TODAY: Host
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Melissa Bradley
May 21, 2013 at 11:25amSorry I am so late on the W4WS, I meant to post, but have been discombobulated. Here’s to huge successes!
Marian Allen
May 21, 2013 at 11:28amThanks, Melissa! HUGS!
Kiril Kundurazieff
May 20, 2013 at 10:31pmI saw this one coming a mile away…and loved it! 😀
Congrats on the Writers4Writers promotion!
I am back home from Blog Paws and the cats are back home as well,
Nikita has just posted his own Day 20 and is off to take an evening nap. 😀
Day 20 = Exit Stage Right
Marian Allen
May 21, 2013 at 6:17amAlways a pleasure to meet another Wale aficionado. 🙂
Good to have you back!
J.L. Campbell
May 20, 2013 at 3:39pmHi, Marian,
I tweeted and scheduled the other tweet for later.
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 3:50pmThank you, J.L. 🙂
Sherry Ellis
May 20, 2013 at 2:45pmI sent out a tweet for you!
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 3:33pmThanks, Sherry!
unikorna
May 20, 2013 at 2:01pmGood luck with Sage…I am a huge fantasy reader and devourer :).
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 3:33pmOoo! Always glad to meet another fantasy fan!
Christine Rains
May 20, 2013 at 1:04pmHappy W4WS day! Good luck and happy tweeting. 🙂
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 3:32pmThanks, Christine!
PK Hrezo
May 20, 2013 at 12:26pmGot ya all tweeted up, Marian! Have a great day! 🙂
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 3:31pmThanks! 🙂
Michelle Wallace
May 20, 2013 at 12:00pmHi Marian!
I’ve tweeted. This is great promo for your book! Everything of the best!
I also enjoyed your short piece.
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 3:26pmThank you, Michael. Glad you like the short-short. 🙂
Mary Pax
May 20, 2013 at 11:41amHope you get a big push this week Marian. And a nice piece to showcase with the promo. 🙂
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 3:24pmI’m certainly getting more traffic and more comments, so I’m having fun, whether I sell books or not. 🙂
Maryann Miller
May 20, 2013 at 11:25amCongrats on the promotional opportunity. I tweeted for you.
Loved the flash fiction. I found it ironic that you wrote about someone definitely older that the usual protagonist. I just wrote a short story with a 70 something protagonist, and that got me to wondering why I have been writing about older folks of late. Then I realized that maybe that is because they are now my peers. (smile)
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 3:23pmLOL! I’ve always had elderly protagonists or elderly prominent characters. I’m probably of the last generation that was taught to revere our elders, which caused me to pay a lot more attention to them than subsequent generations. It’s weird, being one now. I’m like, “I’ll be I was right; just because they were older doesn’t mean they were any smarter!” heh
Maryann Miller
May 20, 2013 at 4:20pmWait a minute. I happen to think older people are very smart. LOL
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 4:21pmThat’s because YOU are. 😉
Jen Christopherson
May 20, 2013 at 10:45amHowdy Marian!
I have been so selfish and I wish to apologize to you for that! I have finally found the time to do a little “snooping”!!! LOL I chose to come and see you first! I get to chat with you a little here and there, but I have rarely read what you write! I am sorry.
I like this story! It is gloomy, spooky and sends shivers up my spine! LOL
Ok, so now I need to ask a few questions! LOL Who knew, right?!?
How do I get more information about this writers4writers? It sounds like a wonderful opportunity!
Where do you get all those ideas for stories? Can I steal them or do I have to make up my own?!? LOL
Wow! I love your site!!!
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 10:59amHi, Jen, glad to see you! 🙂 I’m glad you enjoy the site!
Here’s a link to Stephen Tremp’s explanation of Writers4Writers AND the sign-up form: http://authorstephentremp.blogspot.com/p/writers4writers.html
Ideas for short stories are everywhere. Here’s a link to a page of resources: http://marianallen.com/2013/04/prompts-for-storyadaymay/. You’re also welcome to use whatever prompt I’ve used. Sometimes I just take a word like Host and let it lead me wherever my imagination goes, then I shape a story out of it.
L. Diane Wolfe
May 20, 2013 at 10:11amOff to Tweet!
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 10:18amThanks, Diane!
Shelly
May 20, 2013 at 9:54amYou’ve been Tweeted, Facebooked, and Linkedin.
Good Luck!
Hugs and chocolate,
Shelly
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 9:59amThank you, Shelly! Chocolate AND hugs are always welcome. 🙂
Dana
May 20, 2013 at 9:14amCongrats! Off to tweet now. ☺
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 9:17amThanks, Dana! 🙂
Jane
May 20, 2013 at 8:32amAh, the everlasting Vlad the -er- well, you know.
Fun story. What a lovely vignette.
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 9:17amHE has feelings, TOO, ya know. 😀
Laura Eno
May 20, 2013 at 8:29amHi Marian! We’re W4WS buddies this month! I like the sound of Sage. Thanks for putting it on my radar…and my toppling TBR pile. 😉
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 9:17amHowdy, buddy! So happy to connect with a fellow fantasist. 🙂
Alex J. Cavanaugh
May 20, 2013 at 8:26amHey Marion! Headed to Twitter now.
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 9:04amThankee, Cap’n!
Charmaine Clancy
May 20, 2013 at 7:43amYAY! More than happy to be tweeting and FBing your book Marian!
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 7:52amThanks, Charmaine! What’s Undead Kev up to?
Carolyn Brown
May 20, 2013 at 7:33amWelcome to W4W’s Marian! I hope you enjoy the experience and thank you for taking part in our monthly meme!
Marian Allen
May 20, 2013 at 7:36amThanks very much, Carolyn! Thanks for letting me be a part of the crew. 🙂 I’m enjoying finding and promoting writers new to me.