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Snippet Sunday - Get Busy Living

11/14/2015

 
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Welcome to the Snippet Sunday on the Weird, the Wild, and the Wicked. This week, in the wake of the tragedies in Paris and Beirut, I'm going to post something lighthearted. Let's find the peace and blessings to offer others, and solidarite with the people who must pick up in the aftermath. Thank you so much for visiting. If you choose to comment today, I really appreciate it.

In this snippet, I'm offering a bit of my novella, Christmas I.C.E. Magic, and Lily Sinclair is finding solace with her twin brother despite his death two years earlier. He's giving her some much-needed advice.

The tears scalded her cheeks in burning trails. “But it’s not the same without you, Linus. My heart is empty now that you’re gone.”

“Then you’re going to have to fill it with something better, right? Take the gift, Lily. It’s Christmas, after all.” He gave her one more squeeze and stood up again. “All joking aside, it’s not time for you to give up. You have so much more you need to do and so many others who need your adventurous spirit, got me? So, instead of getting busy dying, you need to get busy living.” Linus glanced past her shoulder, a cheeky grin quirked his lips. “There’s more magic in the world than you know and you have to take a chance. You have to hang in there long enough to discover it.” He met her gaze again. “Promise me you’ll take the chance, Lil.”

She shook her head. “I can’t do it alone.”

“Yes, you can.” He glanced past her again and nodded as if in greeting. “But it looks like you won’t have to. Now promise me.”

“But—”

“Promise.” Linus crossed his arms over his chest.

“I promise.”

“Good. I’m going to hold you to that, you know.” A warm smile filled his features. “I love you, Lil. Remember you promised. I think I know someone who can help you keep it.”

“What? Who?” Lily looked over her shoulder, but she didn’t see anything beyond a bright, flickering light. When she turned back, Linus had retreated and jogged away from her through the crystals. “Linus, wait!”


Sneaky older brothers. ;) There are several great authors on the Weekend Writer Warriors list and in the Snippet Sunday Facebook group. A few of my favorites are Charley Descoteaux, Jeff Tsuruoka, Gem Sivad, Goran Zidar, Veronica Scott, and Iris Blobel. Christmas I.C.E. Magic is part of a holiday anthology that's only $0.99! Four stories for the price of one. Here's the blurb for the anthology:
 
At the Crescent Moon Lodge, anything is possible and Christmas wishes come in the most unusual packages.

Christmas I.C.E. Magic – By Siobhan Muir
For Lily Sinclair, Christmas means sorrow and loss since the death of her twin brother. The magic is gone and she only wants to see her brother one more time. As an Ice Demon Zachary Snow is used to rescuing people in winter, but he’d never rescued anyone like Lily. Now he must convince her the magic she wants is in life itself.

A Howling Yuletide –By Shannan Albright
Fleur Delecourt knew her Christmas holiday was doomed from the start. Not only did she hate the cold and snow, but also she found herself saddled with a ski instructor, courtesy of a friend’s twisted sense of humor. Werewolf Rory Furr left Scotland to find a life and pack of his own. What he was not prepared for was finding his mate in the form of a petite redhead who tests both his self-control and patience.

Bon Appetite from the Lunar Eclipse Restaurant-By R.M. Sotera
Executive chef vampire Michael Stake loves his job at the Lunar Eclipse Restaurant. Although food critics do not visit often, he welcomes world-renown critic Penelope Rothchild to his establishment. That’s when all hell breaks loose. World-renown food critic Penelope Rothchild looks forward to her new assignment in Las Vegas. Christmas in the West, what could possibly go wrong? Everything. But it’s all in the name of the perfect meal.

Boo Christmas – By Johanna Riley

All Elvira "Elle" Grant wanted for Christmas was to get out from under her famous paranormal investigator parents' shadow. But being a medium she's always haunted by their profession. Thanks to a contest win, she gets the chance to do her own paranormal investigating during Christmas at the beautiful Crescent Moon Lodge near Las Vegas, Nevada. With hunky (albeit dead!) Casper Van Beau’s help. Can Elle get over her own insecurities long enough to open up to the possibilities of eternal love?

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Jennifer Reynolds link
11/14/2015 04:39:35 pm

That broke my heart a little. Mostly, because he had to leave her. I'm curious as to who he is sending to help her. Great snippet.

P. T. Wyant link
11/14/2015 11:38:23 pm

Sweet scene. (Although, given your "sneaky older brothers" comment, I half expect him to turn around and say "Made you look!")

Siobhan Muir
11/15/2015 08:09:53 am

Hehehe that comes later, P.T. Thanks for commenting. :)

Joyce Scarbrough link
11/15/2015 09:57:34 am

Loved this snippet! This line helped heal my heart after this tragic week: “There’s more magic in the world than you know and you have to take a chance. You have to hang in there long enough to discover it.”

Siobhan Muir
11/15/2015 10:05:34 am

Yeah, it's been a rough time for many people around the world. I'm glad the snippet touched you, Joyce. Thanks for stopping by. :)

Veronica Scott link
11/15/2015 06:50:41 pm

Loved the excerpt, the dialog was so realistic - well, as being between a brother and sister, even if one is a ghost LOL. Can't wait to read more!

Siobhan
11/17/2015 01:32:15 pm

Thanks, Veronica. Yes, he's a ghost, but he's got some practical wisdom. Thanks for stopping by. :)

Karen Michelle Nutt link
11/15/2015 08:48:23 pm

Loved the realistic banter between siblings. Nice of him to come back and give her advice. :)

Siobhan
11/17/2015 01:32:54 pm

Oh, he didn't come back, she went looking for him, which is why he's telling her not to give up yet. Thanks for commenting, Karen. :)

Iris
11/16/2015 08:52:31 pm

Lovely dialogue, really well done ... as are showing the emotions.

Siobhan
11/17/2015 01:33:16 pm

Thank you very much, Iris. :)

Linda Hamonou link
11/16/2015 10:45:51 pm

This is so sad. In a way it's good she can see him again but on the other way, it's just another painful separation.

Siobhan
11/17/2015 01:34:06 pm

Yes. It started out as a sad story. Lily was really ready to leave, but her brother is making sure she tries again. Thanks for commenting, Linda. :)

Cecilia Corona link
11/20/2015 08:47:38 am

Great scene and dialogue.

Jeff Tsuruoka
11/21/2015 11:06:48 am

Very nice. The scene has the right balance of poignancy and humor to make it effective and moving.

Chelle Cordero link
11/21/2015 08:24:32 pm

Great brother-sister dialogue. Very comforting that he is still there when she needs him.


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