Saturday, April 20, 2013

WeWriWa #8 Sentences from Stutter Creek





It's almost here!  I was out of town last weekend so I missed an installment, but we're back on track this weekend.  Winding down to the June 1st publication date.  I think it's time to start giving away some copies so watch Goodreads and this blog if you are interested in winning a copy of Stutter Creek. Of course, I'm always interested in having some reviews ready when it releases, so if you would be interested in reviewing a copy, just let me know by email or in the comment section.  =)

Now, on to this week's EIGHT!  Beth had been dreaming about her family when a long, black shadow fell over the scene.  Here's where we pick up:


She had finally fallen asleep. But even the sleep-aid hadn’t been able to protect her from the dream. Every time she closed her eyes, the blackness came and swallowed her family. She was reminded of her grandmother and how the elderly woman had often suffered from bad dreams and what she’d referred to as “visits.”
Beth had always thought the woman was a little off, until her grandfather had passed away, that is. Then she had experienced such a clear vision of him standing at the end of her bed, waiting to say goodbye, that she had never doubted her Grandmother’s stories again. When she had mentioned it to her Gran, the older woman had simply hugged her and with tears in her eyes, she’d said, “Your momma, she got visits, too.”
      She hadn’t really known how to respond to that; her mom had died in a car wreck shortly after Beth was born.








Okay, folks, that's all for this week.  Now skip on over to the wewriwa.com website and check out some AWESOME authors!  Until next week...cheers!  

29 comments:

Unknown said...

Sounds like an interesting set up - generations of women who were blessed or cursed by seeing those who had passed on - I am intrigued. Thanks for sharing. I loved your 8.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, Ann. In depth eight of what she's experiencing now.

Sara Harris said...

Great eight! Oh the visits ... know them well!

Denise Moncrief said...

This snippet certainly piqued my curiosity. Wishing you success with the release, Ann.

Unknown said...

Love the dreams, Ann. Congrats on the upcoming release. The book cover is lovely.

Veronica Scott said...

LOVE this, can't wait to see where the plot will take her. Excellent excerpt!

Cara Bristol said...

So I wonder who will visit her next?

Summer Ross said...

Terrific installment- leaves me very curious. Thanks for posting.
~Summer
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Ann Swann said...

Thanks, Elaine. Now if I only knew why part of it appears in a different color. LOL. I tried to change it and it refuses! Grrrr.

Ann Swann said...

Thanks so much, Charmaine. I appreciate it.

Ann Swann said...

Yes, you would, kiddo! Thanks. =)

Ann Swann said...

Thanks, Denise!

Ann Swann said...

Thank you. I thought Viola did a lovely job on the cover, too.

Ann Swann said...

Thanks, Veronica. I hope you like the plot twists along the way. =)

Ann Swann said...

You're on the right plot path, Cara. =)

Ann Swann said...

Thanks, Summer!

J said...

Intriguing! And so sad about her family. And now she's getting "visits" like her mother...

Elaine Cantrell said...

I can do without those types of visits. Great 8.

Ann Swann said...

Yep--now she's getting the visits.

Ann Swann said...

Uh-oh, sounds like you speak from experience!

The Belle in Blue said...

Enjoyed the snippet, and I absolutely adore your cover! Congratulations on the upcoming release!

~Joyce Scarbrough

Lauren said...

I love how you really hooked me in with the emotions in this snippet! :)

E.D. Martin said...

I'm glad she has someone who can reassure her about the "visits," so she doesn't feel like there's something wrong with her.

Karysa Faire said...

Great snippet! Looks like a story right up my alley.

Melonie said...

So the visions run in her family - it will be interesting to see if the fact her mother is dead will play a role in what happens...

Ann Swann said...

Thanks, Lauren. Glad you were hooked.

Ann Swann said...

I love the way you think, ED!

Ann Swann said...

Oh, I hope so! More next week. =)

Ann Swann said...

Thank you ... I hope you return to find out. =)