Tuesday 28 February 2012

100 words for grown ups





 Here's mine: 


“It’s no good, I can’t go through with it. “
“Yes you can, love, this time it’ll be different, it will work out.”
“But I’m so scared, what if it doesn’t? What if it turns out like before? I just can’t go through that all again.”
“No one knows what the future holds darling, but he’s not the same. He’s one of the good guys- he adores you, you light up when you’re together; I’ve never known you so happy. “
“Really?”
“Of course. Believe me, this is the right thing to do. Come on, it’s time.”




I know that lady...

16 comments:

  1. Nice one Anna. Dialogue is tricky, but yours sounds really believable. Hope she took a deep breath and conquered those nerves!

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    1. Thanks Sally-Jayne. Haven't yet had a chance to read the others; is on my to- do list for later.
      btw- she did take the leap :)

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  2. you answered my question! I like the way you handle dialogue,because there is a clear sense of two different characters. Very nice!

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    1. Thanks for commenting. Tried dialogue in an earlier piece but cheated by adding extra details in between.

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  3. Ooooh. I was really able to visualize this scene playing out between these two women. I hope he was "one of the good guys." Enjoyed it.

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    1. Thanks for reading and commenting. Yes, definitely one of the good guys.

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  4. Second marriage? That must take some courage.

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  5. I agree with others, dialogue and subject-matter handled well, Anna. Enjoyed it :-)

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  6. Lovely story, Anna - and I could just picture the situation. Hope she went ahead! Nicely written!

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    1. She did :) Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

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  7. GSussex
    Great piece. Very effective use of dialogue. The comments of reassurance are just what one can imagine were needed. A 'supportive'/positive piece, good job!

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    1. Thank you for commenting; I really enjoyed your pieces this week.

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  8. I am here wanting her to give it a go! Great piece of writing I thoroughly enjoyed it

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Appreciated :)

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