This is my first time participating in Six Sentence Sunday, where writers post six sentences from one of their stories.
I have included the first sentences from my romantic comedy, I Do. . .or Die, which stars Shelby Atwood, a woman who has commitment issues. Or as Shelby likes to say, she has had colds that lasted longer than her relationships.
Hope you enjoy.
You just don't expect to see gunfire at a wedding.
I know, because I've been in a lot of weddings, despite my well-known aversion to them. "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" is not just a cautionary adage. It's my personal credo.
Having a gigolo for a father might have contributed something to that philosophy. Who really knows for sure?
Donna! Welcome to 6 Sentence Sunday! I love the beginning of this book. I snorffled coffee, and you *know* what that means! ;)
Are you familiar with Toni McGee Causey? She wrote the hilarious Bobbie Faye books (Bobbie Faye's Very (very, very, very) Bad Day was the original title of the 1st book but the publisher re-released it as Charmed and Dangerous). Your opening reminded me a lot of Toni's work. Well done, lady!
Posted by: Silver James | March 11, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Silver, thanks for the compliments (especially the coffee snorffling -- LOL -- here's a refill for ya).
And I'm a big fan of Toni McGee Causey's books--so I'm thrilled to be compared with her. :)
I can't wait to check out your sentences too!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | March 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Welcome to SSS! Great one out of the gate with a nice opening hook! Those are so hard to do, so great job! Definitely makes me want to keep reading and I like her voice!
Posted by: Angelaquarles | March 11, 2012 at 12:49 PM
That first line is a huge winner! Can't wait to read more!
Posted by: Kate Warren | March 11, 2012 at 04:53 PM
Angelaquarles, thank you for the warm welcome! I'm so glad you like the hook, and the voice. I'm glad I decided to join the Six Sentence fun. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | March 11, 2012 at 07:46 PM
Kate, thanks for the compliments--I really appreciate it!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | March 11, 2012 at 07:47 PM
Awesome excerpt, Donna! What a great beginning. It shows us so much about your heroine in a very short space. Congrats! My first SSS, too. We're not virgins anymore. LOL. :)
Posted by: Joya Fields | March 11, 2012 at 08:21 PM
Nice first six sunday post. Made me smile.
Posted by: Heather Boyd | March 11, 2012 at 10:11 PM
Joya, thanks so much. I'm glad we were SSS virgins together! LOL
Posted by: Donna Cummings | March 12, 2012 at 09:23 AM
Heather, I'm so happy I brought a smile to your face. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | March 12, 2012 at 09:23 AM