The Pyrenees---Southern France

The Pyrenees---Southern France

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Back-of-the-Book Blurb Friday #2

     So, it's the second week of Back-of-the-Book Blurb Friday. An opportunity for fun every week. In case you missed it last week, here's the scoop:


  • There's a photo--for your inspiration--posted every Friday. This picture is the front cover art of a prospective book. You pick the genre. 
  • You get to write a book blurb--150 words or less--for your book. Craft a title. Make your blurb so enticing, readers will rush to to buy it.
  • Post your blurb--along with the photo--on your blog. Then, link your blog to this blog, via Mr. Linky. (It's really easy. If I can do it, even your dog can do it.)
  • The photo for the next week will also be posted at the end, so your creative juices can start flowing early.
  • Try it. It's an exercise in writing in a tight and compelling way. 

       Here's the photo for this week, along with my attempt at a blurb:




Fabienne's Hand

       Every Tuesday and Thursday, Fabienne came to his door. Every Tuesday and Thursday Olivier sat on his red velvet couch, smoking, as he waited to hear her knock. Every Tuesday and Thursday they ate a simple lunch and then made love, his tall bedroom windows standing watch.
       It was a time that belonged only to them.
       But then Fabienne came no more. No explanation. No adieu. She was simply gone.
       Olivier survived the loss, of course. He plodded along... for the next forty-five years. But Fabienne was never too far away. You see, he'd had a door knocker made to look like one of her lovely hands.
       One Autumn afternoon, a gray-haired woman pulled on the knocker. When Olivier opened the door, there was Fabienne.
      What kept them apart for forty-five years? What brought her back?
The answers will surprise you... (144 words)





           Think about playing along. And next week, here is the photo so you can think ahead and get some ideas together before next Friday:





9 comments:

  1. No entry, but a comment. I love the photo for next week. What a beautiful place for a walk!

    Pat
    Critter Alley

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    1. Thanks, Pat. And I guess I need to bring a bribe to you in March, since you're the moderator? ;)

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  2. I found you through Val and I love this idea! I haven't written any fiction for ages but I'm going to have a think about this one and hopefully join in tomorrow. I would definitely buy this book.

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    1. Sarah--Writing fiction is like riding a bike--you never forget how.

      And since you're interested, I'll write up that book tonight, which means it will be available for purchase tomorrow. The price? $39 a pop...

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  3. I love your take on this... great! I never read any until I've written and posted mine so I won't chicken out or be all self-loathing - ha. Seriously, you do have a great hook for a book there!

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    1. Lynn--I think each one is interesting, because each one is so different. Thanks for joining in the fun.

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  4. Here is a link to my blurb: http://successfulteaching.blogspot.com/2016/02/back-of-book-blurb-2-challenge.html

    (I am really enjoying this challenge! Thanks for doing it!)

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    1. Pat--I read yours. It's kind of creepy. You definitely went dark--and compelling.

      No. Thank YOU for doing it. (And I'm glad you're enjoying it.)

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  5. Sarah Mac--Thanks for playing along. Writing is like riding a bike--albeit a rusty bike. If we haven't written in a while, it just takes some oil and some pedaling to get back into the groove.

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