Sunday, March 20, 2011

Six Sentence Sunday

My first try at Six Sentence Sunday thanks to my blog buddy Miranda (Check out her blog). Sounded like a fun exercise. Check out all the participants' entries.

The six sentences I chose are from "Cousin F*cker" an essay I'd written and submitted to the Writer's Digest Competition in 2006. It ranked #18 in the Essay/Personal Memoir category. Since I'm working on a new one for this year's competition (due May 3), it seemed timely.

Shortly after my pushy co-worker’s arrival, she and I were sitting out on the patio enjoying a pre-dinner cocktail. That’s when she uttered the words that would change everything, and confirm my nagging suspicions. She finished her first Pabst Blue Ribbon (she’d brought a 6-pack), and said, “so I think I want to tell you a secret.” I didn’t know what to say. Or rather, I didn’t have anything polite to say. I wished I'd said, “well, that’s too bad because we aren’t even anywhere near the point of sharing secrets, and the fact that you think we are means you need to leave now."
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16 comments:

  1. Cara BristolMarch 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Intriguing. Makes me want to read more.

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  2. Taryn KincaidMarch 20, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday!

    Verrrrrry in-ter-est-ing!

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  3. Sandra SookooMarch 20, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Now that's an intriguing post. What happens next? :-)

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  4. Jessica E. SubjectMarch 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    That was very interesting! :D I'm not sure what I'd do in her position, but love the internal dialogue.

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  5. Miranda BuchananMarch 20, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Love your post. ;DYour voice really brings that scene alive. And I'm dying to know if this friend is THE Cousin F*cker. Excellent job!

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  6. Christa PaigeMarch 20, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I like the tone of this snippet. It is vivid with detail and engaging to read.

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  7. Chrystalla ThomaMarch 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Very good six. I like your voice.

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  8. Pip GreenMarch 20, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Love the inner monologue. :)

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  9. Susanna FraserMarch 20, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Nice voice, and excellent use of detail with the Pabst Blue Ribbon. Welcome to Six Sunday!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    oooh now, i like this. Well written x

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  11. Liana BrooksMarch 20, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I like the Voice, snarky and fun. Good work. :o)

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  12. LindsayMarch 20, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    And you only placed #18. That snippet should have gotten 1st. Talk about a character speaking their mind, even if the speaking is in her mind.

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  13. Marie DeesMarch 20, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Fun six. A great slice of life moment.

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  14. D CarneyMarch 20, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Great six! And welcome to SSS!

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  15. Emily CaleMarch 20, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Now I want to know the secret :)

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  16. Lauri J OwenMarch 21, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    What's the secret???

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