Welcome back, Sixers! We’re continuing this week’s Six Sentence Sunday snippet with Girl Under Glass and the beginning of the confrontation between Rachel and the Stranger who appeared in her yard. (A reminder that Jack and Audie are Rachel’s dogs.)
Note: The always awesome K.E. Saxon asked about this book’s title last week. Girl Under Glass alludes to the fact that Rachel is part of an ongoing genetic experiment being conducted by the Ohnenrai, Earth’s alien conquerors. She often feels like she’s under a microscope or inside a petri dish. Thanks for asking, K.E.!
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[The dogs] flanked me, all hackles and teeth and threats, as I crossed the porch and strode through the rain and mud, the shotgun wedged against my shoulder.
He wore the gray-and-green fatigues of an Ohnenrai field tech.
“Don’t you move.” I leveled the gun at his chest as I came across the yard.
He raised his arms, and his gaze traveled from the gun to Jack and Audie. “I’m not here to hurt you.”
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Me’thinks he’s gonna have to do some quick explaining to convince Rachel and the dogs.
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Great six! I also love the name Audie – very NPR
This is really tightly written. You’ve packed masses of info into those few sentences and implied a HUGE backstory. Great fun.
Very cool, never come between a woman and her dogs! He better talk fast!!
Man, glad I’m not in his shoes. Great six!
Nice action and tension. The scene is working a treat, Monica. Be very interested to see more of this world. Great 6!
Hope he’s a fast talker!
Another excellent scene to follow the one before. I can see why the Ohnenrai (great name for an alien race by the way) want to experiment on her.
I love how she stands her ground with the gun. The title of the book sounds neat to me. Nice work Monica!
The dogs make a nice touch to this scene. Intriguing!
Call me crazy but I believe him
Great six!
Crazy like a fox, Melynda.
Intriguing idea, and I’m wondering who he is and why he’s there.
Yes, some quick explaining indeed. I LOVE the cover and the concept of this story. I need more! LOL
I like Rachel already! Can’t believe I missed this story, Monica. Earth’s alien conquerors and a heroine who’s an unwitting subject of their experiments!? You’ve totally got me hooked! Awesome six!
Never come between a gun-totting woman and her dogs! Jesus, Monica, excellent!
Bwah-ha-ha! Especially one protecting her child. This guy’s position is tenuous at best. Thanks, darlin’!
Terrific as ever, Monica! I’m interested to find out what’s really going on here…
He better talk fast. I have a feeling she won’t waste a lot of time if she decides to fire that weapon. Of course she may not have to if the dogs refuse to be reasoned with.
I love the description of the dogs. It really brought the whole scene into focus without needing extra words. Nicely done, Monica.
This is no place to leave us hanging, Monica!!!
Love that cover too – it’s gorgeous!
Wonderfully written six…and I love your cover!
Wow! The tension just keeps building and building. I gotta see how he’s going to talk his way out of this one. Great six, as usual, and thanks for explaining the title–it makes so much sense now.
BTW: Was it completely subliminal, the “Rachel and the Stranger” thing? It clicked when you phrased it that way. Loretta Young and Bill Holden…I can totally see them doing this scene, even if you have no idea what I’m talking about, LOL!
Totally coincidence! I’ve never seen (or actually heard of) Rachel and the Stranger. Don’t know how I missed that one, unless I was very young and it really *was* subliminal. LOL!
I really have been enjoying this. When is it going to be released?
Thanks, Cara! I’m getting ready to release it this week. So barring acts of God (and small children) I’ll be announcing its availability in the next few days.
Great six! Can’t wait to find out why he is there!
Ohhh! Is it next week yet? Can’t wait to read more.
LOL! Hopefully I’ll have the entire book available for reading by next Sunday!
Hmm, I wonder what he is there for then…
This sounds intriguing! And I love the explanation about the title.
Girl with gun and two suspicious dogs, not something I would want to find myself facing. I love the name Audie, and might have to borrow it the next time we’re trying to find a name for a foal. Great job!
They definitely present a united front. And you’re more than welcome to name a foal Audie. (The dogs are named after heroes, Audie Murphy and Jackie Robinson.)