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“Some prince charming, huh?” Weekend Writing Warriors and THREE WISHES – 02-21-16
Hello Dear Readers,
Wishing for spring? For those of us Down South, spring is definitely in the air. So, in honor of my Savannah heritage I’m sharing a snippet from a little Irish fairy tale I wrote, entitled THREE WISHES.
Abigail O’Malley cursed under her breath, stalked down the cobblestone street of Savannah’s historic district, and dialed her friend/bouncer/right-hand barman. A moment later Eddie’s big bass voice filled the phone with, “O’Malley’s Bar & Grill.”
“You’re never gonna believe it,” Abby said, cringed, and delivered the news. “Kevin Finnegan called the note due on the property taxes on the bar, and my house.”
“Sheee-it,” Eddie said, his southern drawl drawing the cussword out into two long syllables, and if she weren’t so devastated Abby would have laughed.
“He proposed last night, and when I refused he immediately demanded his damn money. Some prince charming, huh?”
“O’Malley’s is prime real estate on River Street sweetheart, but he can’t move in on us the week before St. Patrick’s Day! Can’t you file an injunction or something, maybe sic your snake of an attorney on his ass?”
“I tried, Eddie, but Kevin Finnegan’s the president of the damn bank, and he wants his money tomorrow.”
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Abigail O’Malley wants to find true love…which is about as easy as catching a leprechaun.
THREE WISHES
Abigail O’Malley’s world turns upside down when a rival Irishman threatens to take her bar, an historic Savannah landmark, mere days before the start of the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
When she captures a leprechaun with fairy charms, her three wishes include his gold, fairy magic, and the mystery of her One True Love.
Michael McKnight has pined over Abby forever, but will he have time to reveal his true nature and prove he’s up to the task of granting all her wishes before the bad guys close in and destroy Abby’s dreams forever?
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St. Patrick’s Day is in my blood – part of my history growing up in Savannah, Georgia. Heck, it’s a national holiday in Savannah, and a bang-up serious celebration. Allegedly, the 2nd largest Irish celebration in the US happens right there in my hometown.
Man what a turd. Great snippet.
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President of the bank, huh? Well, that throws a wrench in things. I think she needs a lot of luck and a bit of miracle right now. Nice snippet.
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What a douche bag. I hope she finds a way out of this and a way to kick is ass. Great snippet. 🙂
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Okay, can’t wait to see how she stops this SOB. Great snippet!
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What the hell is wrong with that guy? Why the hell did he even propose? Does he think he can get the girl by behaving like that?
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Oh, Finnegan definitely wants that bar, Linda. The big question is, who will help Abby stop him? Thanks for stopping by.
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I can just picture this dude, twirling his mustache and cackling evilly. Great snippet, Paula — and as one who’s read it, I can testify that it’s a fun read!
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Thanks, Ed! I’m thrilled you liked Three Wishes. This one was fun to write.
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That rat-bastard scum-sucker! And I’ve only just met him! Great tease, Paula. 😀
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Yeah – I totally agree, Siobhan!
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It’s good to see you!!
Good tension, right from the start. What a scumbag–abuse of power and position.
Happy St Patrick’s day to you!
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Thanks, Teresa. Kevin has it coming right from the get-go in THREE WISHES! Can’t wait for next week. Happy St. Pat’s to you too!
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Quite the dire situation! This will require the luck of the Irish to resolve happily all right. Enjoyed the snippet!
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Ah, Veronica, yes, but who will deliver that luck to Abby?
Thanks for stopping by.
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Fun and cutting! I love the details.
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Thanks, Aurora!
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He seems really intent on getting her property one way or another. Makes me think there’s more to it than we know. (Love the description of the accent.)
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Glad you chimed in on that accent, PT. There’s definitely more to the story. 🙂
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Someone needs to sort that Kevin out. Wonderfully written. I can really picture the scene.
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Great feedback, Naomi. Yes, I agree. Kevin Finnegan’s just asking for it, right?
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What fun and your gift of the dialogue set it off just right.
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Huge compliment, Charmaine! I’m glad you enjoyed the conversation. 🙂
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Very cool story Paula. Loved the dialogue#
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Thanks, Kim. I’m glad you stopped by today.
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It was fun writing a fairy tale set in Savannah, Bonnie. When I found out the little known Irish history behind the leprechauns my imagination went wild with it. Three Wishes is one of my favorite stories too. Who knew, right?
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I absolutely love this story.
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