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“Good God – you’re a leprechaun!” Weekend Writing Warriors 3-13-16
“For the love of God, you’re a leprechaun!”
Folklore about these little men swam in Abby’s clouded head as she reared up, the creature’s lapels in her grasp. Definitely not ugly, he was handsome, in a way, if a good deal smaller than herself, and at about four feet tall he looked more like a dwarf. Leprechauns were a sort of fairy without wings, but also, “Gold – Good God, leprechauns are magic fairies who own gold!”
He narrowed his eyes,and said, “Gold – that’s all you got – is that the only thing you know about us?”
A smile lit Abby’s eyes. “You’re tall for a leprechaun.”
He smiled back at her, winked, and said, “Let me introduce myself, Abby. My name is Michael McKnight…the Tall.”
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Abigail O’Malley wants to find true love…which is about as easy as catching a leprechaun.
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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hahaha Michael McKnight…the Tall, I love it!
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Loved this snippet. It had me giggling. He is a tall Leprechaun! Love it.
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Reblogged this on Cecilia Corona.
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It’s always the gold that comes to mind first… The pot o’ gold at the end of the rainbow! I can only imagine how annoying that gets to the leprechaun.
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I adore it how this snippet has encouraged empathy for Micheal!
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Here’s hoping she finds not only the man of her dreams, but a pot of gold, as well!
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Gotta have the gold if you catch the leprechaun!
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Fun excerpt, loving this story and the twists and turns. So he’s “The Tall,” is he? Hmmm.
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Characters need room to grow, right Veronica. 🙂
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LOL!
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Lol! I love this exchange! “…the Tall” Wonderful!
I have this on my Kindle–must push it to the front.
If there were an award for the best timing for a snippet–your leprechaun would win!
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This would be the perfect week to read Three Wishes, Teresa. 🙂
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Abby, don’t be a gold-digger! That being said, I don’t mind a short man, as long as he’s cute. 🙂
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She could certainly use his gold about now. I like it that she likes him even when he’s small, Christina. 🙂
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I think he was hoping she wouldn’t just be interested in his gold…
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Oy! Vey – yes, P.T. I think Michael’s wishing for substantially more. 🙂
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There’s more to him than meets the eye. Lovely snippet, Paula.
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Thanks, Charmaine. Glad the story’s pulling you in.
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Well, he’s cute, but I suspect she might prefer someone a little taller!
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Abby certainly didn’t expect to find Michael McKnight wandering her property, Aurora. Not in his current form, anyway. 🙂
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What a fun story! Great dialogue and personality from both of them.
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Thanks Joyce – glad you’re enjoying the snippets.
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“The Tall!” How cute! I love his indignation. Great (and timely) snippet, Paula! Size isn’t all that matters!
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Michael McKnight is a pretty tall character in his own mind, Nancy.
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Great Excerpt. I love how he sounds a little hurt by her mentioning that he has gold. Also, is it bad that he’s tall?
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Great dialogue…and I love his nickname! =D
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Thanks, Steven! Great to see you here.
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Loved the banter between the two. Got a kick of his name. lol ‘the Tall”.
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One of my favorite parts to write, Karen.
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Great job in portraying the way they both speak, sounds very authentic. She sees a leprechaun and she sees opportunity. I like his response.
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Michael McKnight just might be Abby’s pot of gold at the end of the proverbial rainbow, Chelle!
Thanks for checking in.
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Treating him like a second-class being…hope he’s not one to hold a grudge.
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Abby’s got tons to learn about Michael McKnight, T.M. Thanks for stopping by.
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Bwahahahaha! I love his sarcasm. Great snippet, Paula. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Siobhan. Michael’s got a few classic sarcastic remarks up those green felt sleeves. Happy Spring!
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Thanks Whitney!
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I think it’s funny that he already has the added title “the Tall.” I wonder if that’s *all* he’s known for. Great snippet!
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