Sunday, March 31, 2013

Weekend Writing Warriors: Saved by a Wallet

Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors. I hope everyone has had a wonderful Easter Sunday. My excerpt today comes from the same book I've been sharing with you. After 'misbehaving' when lost in the jungle, my hero and heroine have been captured by desperadoes in military gear. This eight comes right after they checked David's wallet for ID.


“Who is your father?”

David didn’t know if it would be to his advantage to tell or not.  This guy could have a grudge against his father.  After all, with his dad’s political background there was no telling what he might have done that hurt this thug.  Still, what choice did he really have?  “Richard Lovinggood,” he answered.

“Ah.”  Rafael tossed his pants to him.  “You and the woman get dressed.”
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34 comments:

  1. gemma parkesMarch 31, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Now that sounds as though they will be safe? Enjoyable snippet!

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  2. Teresa CypherMarch 31, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Haha! I wonder if that was a good or bad response. Now what?? :-) Good snippet, Elaine!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Saved for the moment. To be continued. Proves honest is sometimes the best. . .

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  4. SherryGLoagMarch 31, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Lots of unanswered questions in this snippet, I'll be back for more.

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  5. Sara HarrisMarch 31, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Just like the title says, saved by a wallet :-D

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  6. Ann SwannMarch 31, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Oh, safe for a while. But who knows what could happen? Great 8!

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  7. Frank FisherMarch 31, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Good answer, what will happen next? Very nice snippet!

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  8. HistorySleuthMarch 31, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Whew, huh? Lucky for them it was the right answer! Now I get the title. :)
    Nice snippet, Elaine!

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  9. Clare DavidsonMarch 31, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Getting their clothes back has got to be a good sign, right? I really hope it is. I want to know who his father is now!

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  10. Veronica ScottMarch 31, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Hmm, so we don't know if this is a good piece of news or bad - highly intriguing but at least they can get dressed now. Excellent excerpt!

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  11. sueMarch 31, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Saved by daddy - for good or ill we don't know

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  12. Sarah WMarch 31, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    I'm not sure if that's a good sign or not, in the long run . . .

    Nice tension!

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  13. Siobhan MuirMarch 31, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Not sure that's good news or not. Good snippet, Elaine. :)

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  14. JennaMarch 31, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Sounds like that may have been the right answer. I sure hope so. Great 8!

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  15. KateMarch 31, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    I hope it's a saved for good thing and not a saved so they can be tortured slowly thing.

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  16. Paula MartinMarch 31, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Intriguing excerpt. Think it all depends on the tone of that 'Ah' from Rafael!

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  17. Virginia KellyMarch 31, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    This could go either way--good or bad. I'm curious.

    Great snippet.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Nice 8. "Ah" speaks volumes.

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  19. The Belle in BlueMarch 31, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Hmm...very intriguing snippet! Didn't tell us a lot but sure made me want to know more! :-)

    ~Joyce Scarbrough

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  20. Sue Ann BowlingMarch 31, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Wonder what the connection is between his father and their captors.

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  21. Joanne StewartMarch 31, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Ohhh, hopefully that means something good! Great snippet!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Looks like the bad guys might have some plans for those two.

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  23. Susan StuckeyMarch 31, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Definitely an interesting 8 sentences.Not sure of the ending - could be he'll be safe ... or just a pause until something bad happens. Well done.

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  24. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Getting dressed means clothes were off ;) Great snippet!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Need to name this book. Such a great story with adventure and romance!

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  26. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    That's one of the greatest last names ever! Another intriguing excerpt, Elaine. Great job! :)

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  27. Debbie D. March 31, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Sounds like Mr, Lovinggood, (great name!), may have saved the day. Looking forward to the next excerpt.

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  28. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Apparently his father did something right. Or wrong, considering the bad guys sound pleased to hear his name.

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  29. Claire GillianMarch 31, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    I just hate getting captured right after "misbehaving". LOL Wonder if that was the right or wrong answer...

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  30. Red Wing citizenMarch 31, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    So pants were off during the interview. Was Mr. Lovinggood close to his father? Does it matter. And what was the relationship of their captors to the father of Mr. Lovinggood?

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  31. Elaine CantrellMarch 31, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Excellent questions one and all. Part of the answer will soon be revealed. Thank you all for commenting, and please do come again.

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  32. Heather BoydApril 1, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    I'm not sure if that was good or bad news for the pair. Great snippet!

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  33. E.D. MartinApril 1, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Not sure if they're really safe though - might it get worse ahead? Definitely a good snippet to keep people reading!

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  34. Stephanie Burkhart April 3, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Elaine,
    Great snippet - I definately what to find out what Rafael has on mind. Does he care, or not?

    Smiles
    Steph

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