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NOTE ON THE GREAT PROMPT FIASCO: When this went up this morning (02:30 my time) the prompt did not appear. I’ve now fixed the problem and you should be seeing the prompt. For those who wrote in its absence, kudos. For those who are coming in later and can see the prompt, it is NOT OK to choose a different photo.
PHOTO PROMPT © Peter Abbey
Four years ago, this week, Madison Woods, the creator of Friday Fictioneers turned her baby over to me. Becoming the FFF – Friday Fictioneers Facilitator is one of the best things I’ve ever done. A rousing THANK YOU to all who faithfully participate.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Busy-ness abounds this week. Therefore, I’m cheating. The following story isn’t exactly a story, but the opening paragraphs, as written, of the first chapter of AS ONE MUST, ONE CAN. Naturally, I hope this might whet your appetite to read the rest of the book.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
BREATH AND SHADOW
Afternoon sun streamed through the tall classroom windows and cast long shadows across the dusty floor. On the chalkboard in rigid script was written, “9 October 1907, Wednesday.” Arithmetic problems in childish scrawls covered another blackboard on the opposite wall.
Behind her desk, the teacher sat with rawboned fingers clasped on top of her attendance book. Her hair was parted down the middle and pulled back from her face into a severe bun.
Under the teacher’s spectacled glare, Havah fidgeted on the hard chair. “What did my Reuven do that was so terrible?”
“He gave another boy a black eye.”
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MISS KLINE Original Artwork © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
REUVEN – Original Artwork ©Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
HAVAH -Original Artwork © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
The proof is in which means more editing. Release date to follow soon.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Congratulations on four years as FFF, Rochelle! A fantastic achievement and I’m so glad you enjoy hosting it as much as we do taking part.
Love the opening, the atmosphere of the classroom, the question mark over why Reuven hit someone at all. An intriguing beginning. 🙂
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Sadly, I can’t see or access the prompt photo – is anyone else having similar problems or is it just me?
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Me too. I’ve emailed Rochelle.
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I have gone down the petulant road, posted my story in the comments below!
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Dear Lynn,
Well it is all about me. 😉 Seriously, I think I have it taken care of now. Thank you for such a lovely comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes, definitely a photo now – and a truly inspiring one! Thank you for sorting it so early in your day 🙂 And my pleasure for the comments. This is the loveliest community I’ve found on WP 🙂
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Phew! I’m relieved…and so sorry about the snafu. Luckily I have you wonderful bloggers on the other side of the pond to keep me accountable. The reason I say that is because the sun hasn’t come up over here yet. It’s on auto pilot when it goes up here at 02:30. Thank you for your wonderful comments and support, Lynn
Going for my coffee now.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I only realised after half an hour how many hours difference there is between us – still so early for you! Enjoy your coffee 🙂
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I used to get up around 02:30 but these days, since I’m retired, I allow myself a few more hours. 😉 I’m awake now. ;D
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Wow! Mind you, you sound like a bust lady, so you must need all of those hours to finish it all 🙂
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Thanks Sandra 🙂
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Nor me!
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I just realised the time difference! It’ll be a while then 🙂
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Oh calm yourself, dear lady, such impatience.
But typical of Lady R to celebrate her anniversary with a new challenge – Guess the Prompt!
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Haha! I know – I was just excoted at the thought of being first on FF this morning instead of bringing up the rear like I usually do 🙂 Maybe we should all write our own stories from an imagined prompt – I’ll have a narwhal wearing a trilby, juggling chainsaws.
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Oh dear. How embarrassing. So sorry, Lynn. You’re first in my heart. How’s that? Go with Narwhal. Sounds intriguing. 😉
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Not embarrassing at all! Just one of those pesky glitches that plague us all from time to time. I might write a narwhal story one day – fascinating animals. 🙂
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Disquiet.
The unrest spreads across the globe, moving faster than a Scotsman who has just found a bawbee and needs a wee dram.
Cold Turkey.
People send electronic messages from as far away as darkest Englandshire.
Lady Love, who sounds like the inspiration for almost every pop song from the 1960s, is inconsolable.
But the Lady R, the source of this worldwide anxiety, remains unperturbed.
Just making a point, she growls, you all think this is so easy, don’t realise how much effort goes into this challenge.
Maybe later, she thinks drowsily.
And she turns over, goes back to sleep.
(100 words)
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Dear CE,
I’m glad I’d set my coffee down to read this one. I surely would’ve spewed and ruined my keyboard. I love the way you can pull a story from your back pocket. Clever, sir, very clever indeed.
Shalom,
Rochelle the Red Faced
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I am sure, m’lady, that you are just as cute when your face is red.
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You, sir, are the undisputed king! That was fantastic! As one who was not able to participate until today, I missed all the broohaha!
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I suspect, dear Dale, that there might be significant dispute over that wild claim!
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Nahhh… not by any of us…
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I think I must concur with the lady, Your Majesty.
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Haha! Fantastic! Problem is, I have no excuse to avoid working on my novel with FF put off for a few hours. 🙂
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There will be much refreshing of this page today. 😛
I love it, from the title to her fidgeting…It is interesting to read a story and imagine what the prompt was. From shadows on the floor to the black eye, I wonder how far I am. Nicely done, Rochelle.
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Almost forgot – Congratulations on FF anniversary and thank you for all the effort you put in running things so smoothly. ❤
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Dear Loré,
The problem seems to be fixed. Thank you for your lovely comments. Of course this excerpt wasn’t written for the prompt but is there because I wasn’t able to wrap my head around writing another thing. Hot and heavy into the edits of my book. Apologies for the snafu and thanks again for the sweet comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I see same shadows in your story as are in the image. You did well.
I managed to write the story without the prompt and I see it is a perfect fit.
No worries, we all appreciate the time and effort you put into our marry little group of bandits.
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Thank you, Loré, You’re very kind. Although I have to admit, I’ve been entertained by the imagination of those writing without the prompt. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely portraits. Wishing you the best on the book. I look forward to seeing the prompt.
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Dear Bernadette,
Thank you for the comments. Please check again. I’m not sure what happened but I think I got it fixed….crossing my fingers. It was showing up on my page but no one else’s.
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Lovelypicture of the classroom and its formidable teacher, Rochelle
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Thank you, Neil, I’m pleased you thought so.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Got it this time.
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Phew! Mops sweat from forehead. Thank you for responding, Bernadette.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Strong opening lines there. Thanks for hosting Friday Fictioneers. I get a great deal out of it. As you know, novel writing is all-immersive and sometimes we forget to come up for air. I find that writing these little pieces not only affords a great deal of satisfaction (how nice to actually finish something!), it also keeps the editing tools sharp even in the midst of first draft hell.
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Dear J Hardy,
I’m glad you thought the opening was strong. It’s a challenge to write that first chapter. Often the third chapter becomes the first since that’s usually where the action begins. That’s what happened with my first novel. 😉 We’re no longer afforded the luxury of setting up the story, are we?
This exercise in brevity is a great tool in learning how to say more with less. I know about editing and drafting. I posted this teaser because I am in the midst of editing hell.
Thank you for your astute and affirming comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Sounds like a perfect teaser for the book, Rochelle. Already I’m curious as to what’s eating Reuven this time. I look forward to reading further, as I knew, even before reading this, that I’d be hooked from page one. Well done.
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Dear Sandra,
I’m honored to have you as a fan. 😉 Thank you for your support and patience with me this morning. I’m not sure exactly why the first photo didn’t post. I had two of that same one in my file. So I took the one I’d posted, or thought I had, and posted the other. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So you celebrate four years of FF by omitting the prompt! It’s the stocks for you. But do keep the thing going; it’s part of our oxygen.
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Dear Patrick,
We each party in our own way. 😉 I don’t intend to stop FF anytime soon. It’s part of my oxygen, too. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, such a great opening. I love how you fool us into thinking this is a child, and then of course it’s not. Very clever.
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Dear Claire,
Mission accomplished. I remember how, as a parent, one of my son’s teacher called me in with an issue. I felt very much like the schoolgirl being reprimanded. Thank you so much.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy anniversary!!
You’re doing a great job! I hope you continue for a long time.
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Thank you, Symanntha. No quitting plans anytime soon. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you are SO FUNNY: “It is NOT OKAY to use another picture.” I laughed out loud. And I also had to laugh when I came over here, because I haven’t been able to get all things in gear to write for FF for several weeks now. And when I finally managed to get here to make an effort, there was no picture. Had to figure it served me right for being AWOL. Of course, I see the picture now, so I have no excuses. I’ll try to get to work.
Blessings on your editing.
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Dear Sandra,
No one’s being punished for being AWOL. 😉 I don’t know what the problem was with my first picture. At least I was able to fix it before too many were at it.
I hope that you took the time to read my excerpt and that it whetted your appetite for the rest of the book.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Four years, and counting, I hope! I suppose every mother dreads the parent/teacher meeting, called short-notice. Always bad news.
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Dear Alicia,
This is only a small piece of the first chapter, but I can assure you that Havah doesn’t fidget for long. 😉 No plans to step down from FF anytime soon. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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YIIIPPPEEE!!!
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I made my first comment on a quick pass through to see if the picture was up yet, but then I came back to read your story when I had more time to concentrate on it. Your words are crystal clear pictures, Rochelle. I can see that teacher in stunning clarity. I hadn’t paid much attention to the individual pictures of your drawings of the characters until after I had read and absorbed the story, but what I saw in my mind matched your artwork perfectly. It’s a great gift to be able to paint so accurately with words.
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Dear Sandra,
I started doing the portraits when my agent suggested I do character study blogs. When she found out the artwork was my own she really pushed it with the writing. it’s because of Jeanie that I’ve gotten to do my own book covers. The next book after the third novel will be a coffee table companion book with all of these portraits and more. I’m so pleased that the way I drew them and the way you saw them matched. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well done Rochelle!
For guiding this brilliant group.
The intro is tempting, what did the other kid do to deserve a black eye.
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Dear Chioma,
The answer to that question is within the pages of my third book. Hint, the other kids have been taunting him about some of the stories he’s written.
Thank you for being part of this group. I don’t do it by myself. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulations on such a great job and such a fun challenge. I haven’t been around in a while but life goes through many changes. Today I needed the inspiration of the prompt and the story it inspired. Congratulations on the book! Edits mean you’re almost there!
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Dear Yolanda Renee,
Welcome back. Your absence has been noticed. I hope things are settling down for you.
Thank you for your kind words. I am nearing the end of edits. Lots of them. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My dear Rochelle,
I’m glad I came by today so I can say happy anniversary. I have many great short stories because of this blog. Some of those stories are now longer and some have turned into Toastmaster speeches.
I know I’ve been away for awhile. I’m sorry for myself that I’m not still participating. Maybe someday. Keep up the great work.
Blessings,
Phyllis
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Dear Phyllis,
Thank you for the anniversary wishes. It’s nice to see you here if only for a greeting. Best wishes on your writing.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks. ;0)
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Your descriptions are amazing.
Well, they amaze me.
In a handful of words we see and know these people.
A great eye, m’lady, and a great talent.
PS A black eye? In Scotland we call that getting to know you.
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Dear CE,
I don’t think I could ask for a better compliment. You are too kind, sir. ❤
Thank you for your prolific support this morning.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love the descriptions here… what a wonderful opening. The scene with the stern teacher is vivid so I can almost feel the taste of chalk in my mouth… I will probably be late writing for this week… (if at all), It’s too intense this week, and four years, that has to apply to me joining as well.
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Dear Björn,
I actually came into FF in April 2012. In October Madison announced that she was stepping down. The rest is history. 😉
Thank you for your glowing words re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congrats for the FF anniversary dear. I love the way you read and reply beautifully to each comment. Thanks for introducing to this world of FF. I get to read such nice stories. Wonderful opening scene. Sketches are equally good.
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Dear Indira,
Thank you for your sweet words. This is a wonderful group and I just had to keep it going. I’m glad you joined us. I look forward to your stories and comments every week. Thank you for your comments re my excerpt and artwork.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love reading all stories and wonder how you all come up with such beautiful stories from a picture prompt. My mind goes blank.
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This week I couldn’t come up with a story either…so I shoehorned my novel excerpt into the slot.
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Dear Blind Melon Chitlin’
One can only assume that poor Reuven was trying to recover the Invisible Box containing the family heirlooms (blank watercolor portraits) that Havah had cleverly stashed away for safekeeping.
I say, “Give the boy another chance.” No need to break out the Louisville Swatter.
Marcel Marceau Gayer
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Dear Marcie baby,
I hear they x-rayed the invisible box and found an invisible cat inside.
There seems to be some dispute about its state of health.
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Dear Marcel,
No need for you to read the book now. You’ve figured it out. 😉 Thank you for miming by.
Shalom,
Blind Melon Chitlin’
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Boys will be boys – nowadays – but not back in 1906, and perhaps especially not Jewish boys. It’s a great opening.
Thanx for pledging to continue to be our Fairy Blogmother. I am having fun, and learning much from this group. 😀
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Dear Archon,
I love the role of Fairy Blogmother, although it’s tougher some weeks than others. I’ve learned a lot myself from this group and enjoyed the exchanges of culture. Addictive to say the least. I’ve no plans to ‘recover’ anytime soon.
Thank you for your comments re my except.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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FOUR FABULOUS FRIDAY FICTIONEERS YEARS! Thank you for all the time you have spent providing a platform for some great writers, Rochelle. Ethel & Cheryl thank you too!
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Dear Ted,
Thank you for being the program that runs in the background and for the photos you ‘donated’ to the cause. I had no idea what I was in for when I asked Madison what it took to join the group. Give my regards to Ethel and Cheryl.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I didn’t get another email, and thought I was losing it when there was no prompt. Luckily, I just dug a little deeper, determined to keep writing. 🙂
Nice start to the new novel, Rochelle; I’m sure it will shine like the others! Nice job! xo
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Dear Dawn,
I hope your glowing words mean that you’ve read the other two novels. 😉 Thank you in any case. I’m so pleased to see you back for another week. You left a big Dawn-shaped vacancy.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Aw, that’s so sweet. I’ve missed you all SO much!! I look a the prompt every week, but just haven’t been able to pull myself out of it.
I did read the first book (bought it straight from the talented author), but haven’t had time to read the 2nd yet! I still need to do a review as well. 🙂
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A review would be most appreciated. I know where you can procure a copy of the second book. 😉
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Well done for four years at the fore. I know the time it takes doing a challenge like this, and then going around to read all the stories. Especially the ones that go waaaay over the word count.
Great opener to your book there Rochelle. I like the artwork of the characters. It adds life to them.
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Dear Al,
I’m glad liked my opener. Hope it will compel you to read the rest of it. 😉
As for the facilitating…sometimes it’s like herding cats. I will confess that I’m more likely to comment on the stories of those who reciprocate. 😉
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’m lucky in that respect with mine. I only have between 18–20 who write on mine rather than the 80 – 100 that you manage to get.
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Nice teaser for your book, and congratulations on four years as FFF!
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Thank you on both counts, Ali. You’re part of the reason I keep this challenge going.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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We’re like a big family 🙂
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Wonderful description of the classroom – I was right there! Congratulations on four years as FFF! 🙂
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Dear Clare,
What better comment can an author receive? Happy you felt like you were there. Thank you on all counts.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulations — and THANKS — for four years of Friday Fictioneers! You’ve earned the right to “cheat” with a book excerpt now and then, I’d say. Your portraits really help bring the characters alive. What a gift you have!
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Dear Joy,
Your words make me smile. Thank you so much. Glad you liked the writing and the portraits.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Appetite duly wetted, I can’t wait to read it all. Poor Havah, I hope Reuven had a really good reason for that. And congrats on the fairy blog mother anniversity. You’re doing such a great job, thank you! The empty prompt yesterday was oddly tempting. 😉
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Dear Gabriele,
Happy to whet your appetite. At some point I’ll be through editing and send it back to the publisher. 😉 (I think Reuven had an excellent reason, personally.)
Thank you for the encouraging words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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whet, not wet… repeat 100 times… 😉
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Is Reuven pronounced Reuben? Spanish uses the V as a soft B too.
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It’s pronounced Reuven with a V which is the Hebrew way of pronouncing. I actually new a young man from Argentina who pronounced it with a V.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Sometimes it just pays off to be late. 🙂 NO problems here
PS. I would love to buy your book “Say Kaddish for me,” and I was wondering if you would allow me to buy a signed copy? I still love old-fashioned books -no kindle in this ladies house -yet. 🙂
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I’m a book person, too. My email address is runtshell@gmail.com. If you send me a check for 22.50 along with your address, I’ll be delighted to sign a copy and send it. Or you can pay by paypal if you prefer.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I sent you an email, it comes from Fabric_magic@yahoo.com.
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Received and replied to. Thank you, Bridget.
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Nicely written, and your artwork is exceptionally good too.
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Thank you on both counts, Iain. And thank you for your good sportsmanship in writing for a blank prompt. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Gorgeous artwork!!! A great piece. Sitting beneath that teacher’s glare would cower anyone i think.
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Dear Laurie,
This teacher really is one of the ‘good guys’ although at this moment Havah has her doubts. Thank you on all counts..
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Boy… arrive at the party late and look what you miss! Just spent oodles of time reading all the comments!
I’m not even going to bother saying anything. You know where I stand. You know I am waiting (im)patiently for my copy… Love it!
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Dear Dale,
If that’s the way you’re going to be about it…fine. Thank you, because I do know where you stand. I just handed the book over to Jan to give it his going over.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ha ha! You know how I feel xoxo
Ever so much closer to holding that baby in my hand!!
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Such beautiful portraits!
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Thank you, Hilary. 😀
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You painted a beautiful picture with your words and drew me in.
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Dear Cindy,
You make my author’s heart swell. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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is it 4 years already? how time flies. thank you for being a gracious host. anyway, this story reminded of my grade school self who gave a classmate a black eye because of his constant teasing. 🙂
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Dear Plaridel,
Time flies whether you’re having fun or not, doesn’t it? I can’t believe it’s been four years. I’d say that Reuven and you have something in common. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So, I’m joining the Friday Fictioneers for the first time. Thanks so much for setting this blog up for great ideas. I’ve seen your pictures on other sites I’ve seen, and the pictures you collect are fantastic!
Thanks for all the effort you’ve put into this!
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Dear Grant-Sud,
Welcome to our diverse group of writers. Thank you for your lovely compliments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulations on four years as FFF. A fantastic achievement and I enjoyed participating since i started though the beginning was a little ominous.
Enjoyed this post and the portraits.
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Dear Yarnspinnerr,
Thank you for stopping by. It’s much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed my post and too; the time to say so.
Salaam,
Rochelle
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Love it. Can identify with it. Am the mother of two boys and have been in enough embarrassing times when i had to defend/apologise for them!
Congrats on FF anniversary. I guess I will soon be celebrating my first year with FF!☺
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Dear Sabina,
I have three sons. 😉 Thank you on all counts.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Beautiful opening paragraph. Leaves behind quite a few intriguing questions.
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Dear Neel,
Glad you liked my opener. naturally it’s meant to leave questions and make the reader want the book. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hi Rochelle, tried but unable to connect to the links. I am posting my story here.
Awaiting all your feedback and comments. Thanks, Neel
RELEASED
By Neel Anil Panicker
They say there is light at the end of the tunnel. But I say there is life at the end of these 100 steps. I tread in slowly. One, two, …thirteen.
A streak of faint sunlight sneaks past the thick edged glass enclosures above. Time is not on my side. It never was. How can it ever be, for one who has been rotting in a
an open prison for five years. What a joke! This place is more closed than any prison in the whole of America.
Ninety-seven…ninety-eight, ninety-nine…
“Halt, Mr Walter… you have been released.”
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Dear Neel,
Beautiful piece of writing. Perhaps I can help you link so more than I will have the pleasure reading and responding.
Shalom
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle for the appreciation. I have just come across your wonderful challenge. I would very much love to participate in this every week. And yes, if you can help to link up this i will indeed be very grateful. Thanks again, Neel
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Sometimes the linkup causes confusion. I’m happy to assist in any way I can. I started in April 2012 as one of the gang…ended up as the leader and haven’t missed a week in four years. 😉
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I definitely appreciate you being FFF! Great excerpt and artwork–sounds like a tough classroom and the excerpt does make me curious for the context of the black eye!
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Dear Emily,
Hopefully curiosity leads to reading the book when it comes out.;) Tough classroom indeed. But Havah and Reuven are tougher. Thank you on all counts.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great story and site! Thanks.
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Thank you for your kind words and participation, Connie. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Anniversary Rochelle and a big thank you for keeping this great community going with your hard-work. Love the teaser and waiting to read this soon.
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Dear Ansumani,
My husband is currently proofreading the third book and snuffing out those pesky typos like missing words and periods. Glad you liked the teaser and hope it’s available for you to read in its entirety soon. Thank you for the anniversary wishes. Here’s to another year. Glad you’re a part of it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great characterisation of the teacher – ‘rawboned’, ‘severe’. I wouldn’t like to be the focus of her glare. Very intriguing opening paragraph. And congratulations on your four years of dedication and hard work. I appreciate the two and a half years I’ve been part of FF. I don’t know how you do it.
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Dear Margaret,
I’ve had the privilege of seeing you grow as a writer for the past two and a half years. The camaraderie of this group is one of the things that keeps me going with the challenge. It’s like having hundreds of pen pals at once. Thank you for your comments re my excerpt. Miss Kline could be quite intimidating but also had a soft side.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Four years…wow. I joined not too long after that I, at the end of December 2012.
Great teaser, btw.
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Dear Dawn,
I thought you’d been around about as long as I had. I’m happy you still are. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy fourthiversary Rochelle! Thanks for your dedication and hard work keeping us all writing 🙂
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Dear RG.
Thank you for participating. Your stories and intros always make me smile.
Shalom,
Rochelle 😀
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Thanks Rochelle 🙂
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