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This post is part of an ongoing blog hop hosted by Weekend Writing Warriors. Every Sunday, participating authors post eight sentences from a published work or even a WIP (work in progress). Then we hop to our fellow warriors’ blogs and check out all the fabulous fiction that’s happening! It's a great way to meet readers, writers, and your next favorite book! :)
The Tale of the Good Pirate, Robert (working title) is a story about a bird named Robert who fancies himself a pirate; he lives in a land called Locreya. It is the land of infinity: infinite possibilities, infinite opportunities, infinite positivity. Just as there is darkness in our world, there is darkness in Robert's world. It is a land called Mulrad. It is the land of misery, built on the tears of children. When three of his crew men are kidnapped and sent to Mulrad, Robert must find a way to save them, and to bring peace to both lands.
Background on the snippet: This is the main character (Desiree)'s first encounter with Robert.
Snippet in 9:
I looked down, and before me stood a small bird. He boasted a little green body, with a bright yellow face. He was small – not a tropical parrot. Nor did he resemble any wild birds I had ever seen. He was bigger than a parakeet. He was so unique, and so adorable. Then I noticed he wore an eye patch over his right eye. Like a pirate, but he had no hat or peg leg. He was an interesting, if not comical sight.
I hope you liked it!
4 comments:
A bird that's also a pirate. How fun! I'm wondering whether Robert is actually human but was transfigured or is simply of a different sentient species. You're so used to seeing birds as familiars of pirates--not the pirates themselves. A very creative way to turn the trope on its head. Looking forward to seeing what comes next! :-)
So unusual - I can certainly visualize the bird from your excellent description. I'm still having a mild challenge as to how a bird an be a pirate but I'm sure willing to keep reading. Great snippet!
I absolutely love this. The overall concept and the snippet! The tiny pirate bird. Adorable.
Sounds adorable, probably not so good if he wants to be taken seriously. He needs a hat, too. :)
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