Beth Bishop's Blog, page 15
May 1, 2014
Observation
This post comes from my old blog (4/21/2011)
I was driving across campus from dropping Fluffy off at the lab. It was early enough that I didn't have to watch too carefully for students darting across the streets. It makes me smile, just a bit, to think that the kiddos are like squirrels, except that the University squirrels know better than to run into the road without looking.
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I was driving across campus from dropping Fluffy off at the lab. It was early enough that I didn't have to watch too carefully for students darting across the streets. It makes me smile, just a bit, to think that the kiddos are like squirrels, except that the University squirrels know better than to run into the road without looking.
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April 30, 2014
THE FIFTH: Chapter Eight, Part Two
Map, Glossary
OutpostPART TWO (of 2)
Although the marketplace was closed for the night, smoke rose from the chimneys of the little homes some vendors built on back of their booths. I stopped in the tavern to check on Ayrne and see that the roof patch held. After hearing his good report and having some ale and a bowl of barley stew, I strolled up the walkway toward the house. The rain fell, and I turned my face up, letting my hood fall back, to feel the fat drops splat on my face.Bea...
OutpostPART TWO (of 2)
Although the marketplace was closed for the night, smoke rose from the chimneys of the little homes some vendors built on back of their booths. I stopped in the tavern to check on Ayrne and see that the roof patch held. After hearing his good report and having some ale and a bowl of barley stew, I strolled up the walkway toward the house. The rain fell, and I turned my face up, letting my hood fall back, to feel the fat drops splat on my face.Bea...
April 28, 2014
THE FIFTH: Chapter Eight, Part One
Map, Glossary
OutpostPART ONE
For most of the third day of court season, I stayed in bed. My parents and brothers were against me getting up until fully Healed. At mid-morning, my mother tended my wounds and, against my wishes, dressed me in a sleep gown. After midday, I had several rounds of visitors. Maercas brought Kessa so she could thank me for saving Jyrrad. Lasidia brought books from the library, and I marked accounts for her to read. Bromion came by t...
OutpostPART ONE
For most of the third day of court season, I stayed in bed. My parents and brothers were against me getting up until fully Healed. At mid-morning, my mother tended my wounds and, against my wishes, dressed me in a sleep gown. After midday, I had several rounds of visitors. Maercas brought Kessa so she could thank me for saving Jyrrad. Lasidia brought books from the library, and I marked accounts for her to read. Bromion came by t...
April 26, 2014
THE FIFTH: Chapter Seven, Part Two
Map, Glossary
DemonstrationPART TWO (of 2)
“If you did not want to attend the feast, all you had to do was say so.”“Maercas.” My eyes fluttered open, and I smiled at him. I was in my room, and the grite was not. Maercas stroked my now loose hair away from my face. “How long was I out?”“A quarter of sunlight. It is my turn to chastise you.” I rolled my eyes at him. “No, you will hear me. I may never again have the chance.” He was angry, but a...
DemonstrationPART TWO (of 2)
“If you did not want to attend the feast, all you had to do was say so.”“Maercas.” My eyes fluttered open, and I smiled at him. I was in my room, and the grite was not. Maercas stroked my now loose hair away from my face. “How long was I out?”“A quarter of sunlight. It is my turn to chastise you.” I rolled my eyes at him. “No, you will hear me. I may never again have the chance.” He was angry, but a...
April 25, 2014
From the Ape (4/1/2011)
This (edited) post comes to you via my old blog that I will probably delete soon.
"When that Aprill with his shoures soteThe droght of Marche hath perced to the rote,Ans bathed every veyne in swich licourOf which vertu engendred in the flour;Whan Zephirus eek with his swete breethInspired hath in every holt and heethThe tendre croppes, and the yonge sonneHath in the Ram his halfe cours y-ronne,And smale fowles maken melodye,That slepen al the night with open yë(So priketh hem N...
THE FIFTH: Chapter Seven, Part One
Map, Glossary
DemonstrationPART ONE
“Meetings, melee, and more meetings. The day will be a long one,” I told the grite.It lounged on my bed as I dressed in a tunic and trousers and bound my hair. The next few weeks would be tiresome, and I longed for a chance to get away to patrol or simply visit my men. I consoled myself with the knowledge that I would eat very well, even if I did have to wear dresses to the feasts.I spent the early mo...
DemonstrationPART ONE
“Meetings, melee, and more meetings. The day will be a long one,” I told the grite.It lounged on my bed as I dressed in a tunic and trousers and bound my hair. The next few weeks would be tiresome, and I longed for a chance to get away to patrol or simply visit my men. I consoled myself with the knowledge that I would eat very well, even if I did have to wear dresses to the feasts.I spent the early mo...
April 23, 2014
THE FIFTH: Chapter Six, Part Two
Map, Glossary
The end of this chapter marks page 100 of 309 in the manuscript. Woo hoo!
FeastPART TWO (of 2)
Maercas spoke, “Lohen, what Jahleen told you about not burning a friend on purpose is not exactly true.” When I whipped around to look at him, he patted his hands at me. “Of course, it was not out of spite, but she has burned Bromion and me many times. However, we volunteered for her to practice Healing such wounds.”Bromion stepped forward and added, “It is far bet...
The end of this chapter marks page 100 of 309 in the manuscript. Woo hoo!
FeastPART TWO (of 2)
Maercas spoke, “Lohen, what Jahleen told you about not burning a friend on purpose is not exactly true.” When I whipped around to look at him, he patted his hands at me. “Of course, it was not out of spite, but she has burned Bromion and me many times. However, we volunteered for her to practice Healing such wounds.”Bromion stepped forward and added, “It is far bet...
April 22, 2014
THE FIFTH: Chapter Six, Part One
Map, Glossary
FeastPART ONE
Laughter, conversation, and music filled the dining hall. Kessa happily told me about her meetings with Maercas, and when Rayna showed interest, I shifted back a bit so the three of us could share in conversation. Kessa and Maercas met as often as chaperons were available. As she spoke of him, she fingered her pendant of promise – a necklace bearing a golden disc engraved with the insignia of Ambrellon. ...
FeastPART ONE
Laughter, conversation, and music filled the dining hall. Kessa happily told me about her meetings with Maercas, and when Rayna showed interest, I shifted back a bit so the three of us could share in conversation. Kessa and Maercas met as often as chaperons were available. As she spoke of him, she fingered her pendant of promise – a necklace bearing a golden disc engraved with the insignia of Ambrellon. ...
April 20, 2014
Chuck's FF Challenge: Happy Pawn
Last week, I entered Chuck Wendig's Flash Fiction Challenge: The Return of the Opening Line Contest. The challenge for this week is to choose one opening line from the 500+ submissions, and write a flash fiction piece of about 1,000 words. Five of the openers really grabbed my attention, but I ended up going with the very first submission by "Jack." The first line is his and the rest are mine. Enjoy!Happy PawnJeanette sighed as she put the hamster into the microwave. She was great...
April 19, 2014
THE FIFTH: Chapter Five, Part Two
Map, Glossary
WelcomePART TWO (of 2)
“Sister, our interview is complete,” Lasidia said to me, drawing me from my contemplations.As I escorted her to her room, Lasidia told me about her talk with Lohen. She needed an older sister who acted like an older, wiser sister, so for our walk, I listened to her, nodding and commenting appropriately. She found Lohen regal and attractive. His manners were impeccable, and he listened so well. At the door to her room, I took her hand...
WelcomePART TWO (of 2)
“Sister, our interview is complete,” Lasidia said to me, drawing me from my contemplations.As I escorted her to her room, Lasidia told me about her talk with Lohen. She needed an older sister who acted like an older, wiser sister, so for our walk, I listened to her, nodding and commenting appropriately. She found Lohen regal and attractive. His manners were impeccable, and he listened so well. At the door to her room, I took her hand...
