PHOTO PROMPT © Rowena Curtin
Oh the crazy thoughts that come to me in the wee early morning hours. Looking at this prompt, I decided to plug my new novel LAST DANCE WITH ANNIE, due out sometime next year. I vascillate between excitement and apprehension as much of Elise’s story is my own. The following is a slightly edited excerpt.
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Excerpt
Word Count: 100
“WHAT THE HELL IS A PENTIMENTO?”
Elise hugged her legs tightly to her chest and answered her husband’s question. “A pentimento’s a painting hidden under a painting. For whatever reason, say the artist wasn’t happy with the first painting but doesn’t want to waste the canvas, he paints over the first picture.”
“Or because he has something to hide.” Her psychiatrist raised an eyebrow. “Let me put this into perspective. When you were small, you went somewhere else when the abuse happened. In a sense, you painted over the ugly images. This became more difficult as you grew older, although you were still adept at revision.”
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
An intriguing snippet. I look forward to finding out more!
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Thank you, Iain. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Art imitates life… or does life imitate art? Interesting snippet.
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Dear Trent,
A thought to ponder. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So now I know, and it doesn’t have to do with olives after all.
I look forward to your latest novel and appreciate this snippet.
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Dear Dee,
So nice to hear from you. 😀 This book has been years in the making. Nope not about olives at all. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It’ll be a good book. It’s written by a talented author.
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A palimpsest of a novel
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LOL. Thank you for the new word.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I look forward to reading it.
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Anon was me – Lizy!
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Thank you Lizy. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Whatever happens, it remains beneath the surface.
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Dear Keith,
So true.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Awaiting the new novel. I’m sure I will have mixed emotions throughout.
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Dear Jan,
Now that publication is getting closer, I have some mixed emotions already. 😉
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Dear Rochelle,
This excerpt is perfect for the photo. And how often is this scenario true, eh?
Shalom and lotsa healing love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
It seemed the right time to share another excerpt. Thank you for being part of the process of writing it.
Shalom and lotsa plain ol’ hugs,
Rochelle
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Absolutely. Can’t wait to see it in print and read the final version.
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Oh I want to know more. Poor thing. What an interesting therapy session.
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Dear Laurie,
Always leave em wanting more. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Powerful and sad. I’m looking forward to your new book.
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Thank you, Gabi. 😀
Christmas shalom,
Rochelle
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Wee hours’ thoughts are the best, the most pure. That’s why I always look at the prompt first thing in the morning or even better if I’m rudely awakened in the middle of the night. That could also be why my stories are often… quirky.
I’ve had similar reservations writing my current novel. It’s a lot of what I call remix fiction, taking facts and remixing them into fiction. As long as you fictionalize enough, you have plausible deniability. The snippet is excellent. I enjoyed it. Congratulations on your impending publication.
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Dear Nobbin,
When I’m in what I call “full throttle writing mode” the wee hours are the best time. Brain is fresh and there are minimal distractions.
Remix fiction. I like that term. It most certainly fits. Thank you so much for your affirming and encouraging comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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When you paint over the cracks, you know they are still there. How long does it take to let go without retribution.
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James
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I’m intrigued. I look forward to your next book.
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Thank you, Dawn. I hope it won’t disappoint. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ooh ooh from the new book 🙂
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