I finished this short story for my “Silver Dreidels” holiday collection–only one more story to go. Here’s the latest snippet–Payton is very convincing. This is really raw–just wrote some of it today. Any feedback is appreciated.
“So I’ve been thinking about this never taking a vacation thing,” Payton said. “You can’t spend the rest of your life reading about vacation spots in a book.”
She opened her mouth to object, but Payton reached out to touch her arm. “Maybe you could leave a little early one day and I’ll come and get you and we’ll go to the holiday festival in Rose View. That’s where I live, and it’s the off season for me. What do you say?”
She glanced over at Ivy, who was deep in conversation with Clint. “Well. I guess it couldn’t hurt to leave early.”
“Great. Does Friday work for you?”
“That sounds perfect.”
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This is really sweet, Nancy! 🙂
‘reading about vacation spots…’ Give some specific locations – Europe or a Caribbean Island. It would give the reader more insight to her personality. Nice easy conversation.
The only suggestion I have is use names more. Because you have two women talking, “she” becomes a little confusing, especially when you mention Ivy, too. Other than that, good snippet, Nancy. 🙂
Dont’ kvetch! Take off early already.
Mazel tov!
LOL, thanks for commenting. She’s one of those work-a-holics. All somebody has to do for me is suggest leaving early and I’m gone. Lol.
great snippet this week!
Thanks, Cecilia–glad you liked it!
Nice! That’s exactly what she needed and she didn’t need that much convincing either.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Linda!
Thanks for stopping by, Sarah.
Thanks for the feedback, Siobhan–I’ll make those changes. And thanks for reading.
Convincing her didn’t seem too difficult. 🙂 Congrats on finishing your book. 🙂
Great snippet!
I think Holly could use a little more to motivate the yes. Ivy’s flirting, touching his arm, she throws her head back and laughs, etc.
LOL, Karen, thanks for the congrats and comment.
Thanks for the feedback, Emmy. Revising.