A few months ago I shared with you a discovery I had made. My parents had gifted me a couple of years ago with a wonderful surprise, my Nonnie was a writer too! She died when I was eleven so, I only knew her as a painter. Her watercolors and acrylics were always so beautiful. We all have her paintings hanging in our homes.
If you’ll remember, I told you I stumbled upon one of her stories that made me feel especially connected with her. She had written a story with the same character name as one of the story’s I’m working on. The name isn’t Mary, Sue, or anything typical. It’s Sarah Jane. We both wrote about a character named Sarah Jane. How beautifully unique is that!!!
So, I have decided for this month to combine our stories into one. I want your thoughts as I go. I want you to share with me if you agree with the direction. If you disagree with the direction. If you like or don’t like the story. I want you share all your thoughts with me.
For today, I’m going to share her intro and mine with you. I want you to see how already in both of our stories, we’re setting up trouble for Sarah Jane. I want you to get know the character, my Nonnie, and me. So, sit back enjoy and share your thoughts with me.
Nonnie titled her story “Starting Wrong”. Here is her intro:
Before he married Sarah Jane, he built a cottage in the lane, and furnished it with loving care from attic to cellar stair. He thought how joy would light her eyes when he had sprung his small surprise. “Few brides,” he said, “however sweet, find homes already and complete.”
My story is titled “Sarah Jane” Here is my intro:
Step by step the water crept higher up her legs as she crossed the temperamental stream. She curses under her breath as she remembers how the storm came roaring on top of her. She had thrown her head up and yelled toward the heavens, “Is this you cursing me God!? ‘Cause if it is, I just want you to know that I’m staying a damn fool.”
Personally, I love how my Nonnie took such care to rhym her story. What are your thought? Next week, I’ll start intertwing the two more.
