I came across this rather lovely little scene in the woods on a rainy day last week. It made me think of fairies…
Yesterday Paragraph Planet revealed the opening of The Mermaid and the Bear on their site. It’s gone now, but I took a screenshot, below. It was while walking in the same woods pictured above that the first line of the book came to me.
Women Writers, Women[‘s] Books have published my article Researching Historical Fiction: Immersing Oneself in the Past in which you can read about me setting off smoke alarms and eating primroses (yes, really) in the name of research.
perfect in every way.
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What a magical scene and who else but you would spot it as a place where fairies dwell awhile.
I’d forgotton about Paragraph Planet so thank you for the reminder; I must try to get something on it again.
It is a good site 🙂
Great opening paragraph and I love your fairy scene.
Thank you 🙂
Beautiful photo and what a magical spot.
It was. Somewhat flattened by rain now 🙁
I have to ask…what do primroses taste like?
A bit peppery. Sweet if warmed by the sun.
Hmm, that actually doesn’t sound bad.
What a neat pic!
It did come out well.
Excellent shot. I’ve never seen a toad of that sort before. Very pretty.
It was unusual.
I wrote a recent blog on fairies. Your book looks interesting. Must read!
I’ll have to look for your fairies! And thank you 🙂
And happy belated birthday! 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Very cool. Wishing you fairies and lot s of sales.
Thank you 🙂
What a stunning opening. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of your book.
Thank you so much!
What a lovely opening paragraph. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of your book.
Heh, great article … your family must be very fond of you. 😀
Yes. My poor long-suffering family 😀
Lovely photo. Good luck with the book, I am intrigued by that opening.
Thank you 🙂
LOVE the fairy scene! And gosh, that’s exciting about your book 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Glad you like 🙂 And thank you!
The opening lines are absolutely intriguing! got me hooked. All the best for the book.
Thank you 🙂
I love those moments of an idea sparking from seeing something that just happened to pass one’s range of vision. Congrats on the novel’s upcoming release.
Thank you 🙂
congrats, reminds me of fairies or leprechauns 🙂
Yes, it made me think like that too 🙂
I like the fairy scene, and I’m always fascinated by the writing process of other writers Isn’t is miraculous the way these wonderful first lines will just pop into our heads?
It really is…
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Magical photo! loved this!
I love this!
I’m glad 🙂
the photo makes me feel only a few inches tall, the toadstool needs to be sat upon indeed … I love it!
What a lovely idea 🙂