by Sara Turnquist | Jun 14, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes
It’s that time again! I have decided to self publish one of my novels and Cora Graphics has been hard at work on the cover. I want to thank the people in my life who make so many allowances for me and my craziness. My friends and family are so good to me, so...
by Sara Turnquist | Jun 10, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes, writing
Off to War Chapter 2, Scene 9 The next morning, Elizabeth awoke to the sound of a bugle blasting. Time to rise and shine. As promised, a pair of soldier’s boots were by her mat. Sitting up, she was tempted to remove the dressings and examine her blisters. It...
by Sara Turnquist | Jun 3, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes, writing
Off to War Chapter 2 – Scene 7 Dr. William Smith tracked down a spare pair of boots that would suit Elizabeth and had them sent to her tent. He then headed back toward his own tent, deep in thought about the young woman whose acquaintance he had just made. How...
by Sara Turnquist | May 27, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes
Off to War Chapter Two (Shipping Out) Scene 5 Dearest Father and Mother, By the time you read this letter, I’ll be far away… Abigail’s heart froze in her chest as she read those few words. Her maidservant moved to make another curl in her hair, but...
by Sara Turnquist | May 20, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes, writing
Off to War Chapter 2 – Shipping Out Scene 3 A sharp blast from the train’s steam whistle pierced the air. The train jerked and began its forward momentum. Elizabeth grasped for a handhold as the train started moving. Thrown off balance, she knocked into...
by Sara Turnquist | May 13, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes
Off to War Chapter 2 (Shipping Out) Scene 1 Night fell upon the grand house that the Thompson family called home. All within lay in the comfort of their beds, in peaceful slumber. All but one. Elizabeth strained her ears, listening for any sounds outside the...
