Lisa Yarde, also known as The Brooklyn Scribbler, a favourite author whose work I have admired for years, has tagged me in a cute contest that will let me give my readers a sneak peak of my latest novel in progress. I've chosen an excerpt from my Orphan of the Olive Tree which is scheduled for release summer/fall 2012.
1. Go to page 77 of your current work in progress.
3. Copy the next 7 lines or sentences as written and post them onto your blog or website.
5. Let them know they've been tagged.
Here is my latest work which is one chapter away from completion. It is called Orphan of the Olive Tree. The story is a family saga about one a woman who gives away one of her newborn twin daughters based on superstition and fear and the consequences of her dark act on two families.
Cosma shifted the basket away from him. "Your wife is well. She delivered a beautiful daughter, signore, but she must never bear a child again.” Her heart thundered in her chest lest his baby in the basket should awake and cry. She tried to walk on, but Carlo blocked her way. Cosma held the basket to the side to keep it steady.
Mirella, your writing is so engaging, and this clip makes me really eager to read your new work!
Lovely, can't wait to see this in print.
Mirella I am very much looking forward to reading Orphan of the Olive Tree. I shall try and share this post to my new FB page.