Sunday, February 6, 2011

Six Sentence Sunday - 2/6/11


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Another one from Playing For Keeps...

Ryan rinsed off quickly, then grabbed a towel from the shelf, and wrapped it around his waist.
After wiping away the steam on the mirror with a sweep of his hand, he took a long hard look at himself. He rubbed his fingers across the stubble on his chin. God, he needed a shave or maybe he needed a new face. Man, I’m getting old. Where was the young rookie that used to gaze back at him? Not that he’d trade places with him - that kid didn’t know shit.

24 comments:

  1. Great six. Tells us so much about Ryan. Love shaving scenes. Love 'em even more when the heroine watches!

    PS: the guy in the picture...a leeeeetle too many muscles on that one!

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  2. Yep - I agree Taryn but could't find anything better

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  3. There's something so sexy about a guy shaving.

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  4. What is it about a shaving scene? I'm with Taryn on this one. Something about it is hot! This is a great snippet, packed with characterization.

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  5. Love a more mature hero. And a shaving scene. Great six, Liz.

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  6. Wow, that man's got some arms!

    And great excerpt, loved the internal peek.

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  7. I'll take experience over no gray hair anyday. ;)

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  8. From the wrap of a towel, to the thought about his ignorant youth, love the show of this muscular guy.

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  9. Great 6! Nice being able to get into his head

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  10. Great insight into his thoughts. And perfect for Superbowl Sunday!

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  11. Terrific six! The last sentence pulled me in and made me want to read more.

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  12. Can't stop looking at his arms. Great six. I like a more mature hero too.

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  13. that's the twist, isn't it? we all want both our youth and the years of wisdom - great snippet

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  14. Looks good to me with or w/ the mirror or towel. Fine 6-6 pack, that is.

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  15. I enjoyed that. Love the internal monologue.

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  16. The six were a perfect look into Ryan. Scene was great.

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  17. Great characterization here. Really well done.

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  18. I liked this! It was real and paced well. Showed his emotions within the normal morning routine. Good job!

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  19. Wow, so much story in those six. Great job.

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  20. Good six. Like the sort of weary self;knowledge.

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  21. Loved that last line! I know how he feels.

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  22. Hehe, I like this guy. Even without the photo ;)

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  23. Yeah, we all thought like that at one point or another, and I'm not even all that old yet. I wonder how stupid I'll think I was when I'm actually old.

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