Go to Lisa Ricard Claro's blog. There's a photo, provided by Lynn Obermoeller (this week), and if you get sucked in, you'll end up writing a book "blurb" in 150 words or less.
Then, add your link to Mr. Linky (he's one cool cat!), read the other blurbs, stir, and enjoy!
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| photo by Lynn Obermoeller |
Here's my blurb:
A Mother’s Tale
Everyone knows Stephen King’s “Christine,” the car that came to life. But where was Christine born? What vehicle turned her into the automotive monstrosity she became?
A Mother’s Tale chronicles the life of Christine’s mother. Every pot-hole. Every ditch she veered off into. Every time she had some dolt fumble with her dipstick. It’s all here…
Although she’s now a bit rusty, when this mama was all gleaming chrome and lacquered-up, she was known as a witch on wheels.
Curious minds will find out what her factory-given name was, how her accidents changed her forever, and who abandoned her in the middle of a desert, with no water or oil.
This book will not run out of gas. It runs—full speed ahead—until the end and then it comes to a screeching stop. (137 words)
OMG, that was great and so funny. Loved all the play on words. So creative!
ReplyDeleteSioux,
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious - I loved it! As Lynn says, great play on words and yes, very clever!
~Jean
Amazing, simply amazing what you can do with words. Funny too.
ReplyDeleteFabulously funny. "Every time she had some dolt fumble with her dipstick" had me in tears of laughter.
ReplyDelete— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Yes, it was the 'some dolt fumble with her dipstick' line that got me too, admirably apt choice of words,clever.
ReplyDeleteHilarious!
ReplyDeleteYou are too much! This is a scream. I have to admit, the dipstick was inspired and my favorite bit, as well, though the whole thing rocks. Please tell us what her factory given name is!! LOL
ReplyDelete'Every time she had some dolt fumble with her dipstick' - I loved this line, too. The imagination boggles.
ReplyDeleteWhat an original take on the car picture! I never thought of writing from the car's pov!
ReplyDeleteLol! Sioux, I love this, it great. You sure do have an imagination. Thanks so much for stopping by to visit and say all the nice things that you did.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend,
Kathy M.
I loved this!!!!! Your automotive references were hilarious. And great angle with tying it into Christine! Seriously, we need to know that back story. Great job!
ReplyDelete"My Mother The Car"? Where is Jerry Van Dyke when you need him?
ReplyDeleteHi Sioux,
ReplyDeleteLove this one. Very creative and funny.
Donna
Okay, the dipstick comment had me howling! Where did you come up with this? Great blurb this week.
ReplyDeleteThis is so clever and witty I will be giggling about it for the rest of the day at least. AND I want to read the book! I really do.
ReplyDeleteI think I have Christine's brother in my garage.
ReplyDeleteSo funny I spat my Sunday morning cuppa all over the screen! So mama had a dolt fiddle with her dipstick, eh? No wonder Christine turned out as she did.
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