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The First 50: Isis Wept 1, part 2

This is the second part of chapter one. If you haven't seen the first part, go to my previous post. Part 2 of Chapter 1, Isis Wept Qebera returned home to the animated welcomes of four naked daughters. They accosted him with such delight that they almost toppled him into the sand. His only son, Hordedev, stood with Sanni back from the melee, just outside the front door of the family’s tiny hovel. All present bore the mark of their land: dark skin, lean bodies, and hollowed, tired eyes.… Continue

Added by Stephan Loy on July 8, 2009 at 9:02am — No Comments

The First 50: Isis Wept 1

Okay, the query letter is out of the way (unless anyone wants to make further comment). Here is chapter one of Isis Wept. A few things to keep in mind. You can read it right here, and I've broken it into two easy to digest sections (the chapter is 7500 words long). You can read the whole thing and comment, or you can comment on each section as you read it. Again, no obligation here except to tell me what you really think. For those who dislike reading on a web site (like me), you should be able… Continue

Added by Stephan Loy on July 8, 2009 at 8:52am — 2 Comments