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...
by Sara Turnquist | May 6, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes, writing
OFF TO WAR Chapter One (News) Scene 5 Dr. Franklin Taylor walked into his home and was welcomed by his butler. The man relieved the doctor of his overcoat and bag. Franklin thanked him and moved toward the parlor where he would be certain to find his wife, Charlotte,...
by Sara Turnquist | Apr 29, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes
OFF TO WAR Chapter One (News) Scene Four The doorbell rang, disturbing the Thompson family’s lunch. In the dining room, Elizabeth exchanged looks with her parents and brother as their conversation halted. No one gave any indication they expected anyone. All they...
by Sara Turnquist | Apr 22, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes, writing
Off to War – Chapter 1 (News), Scene 2 Abigail Thompson sat in her favorite chair in the family parlor, working a cross-stitch that would become a decorative pillow. She enjoyed this craft as it gave her ample time to work things out in her mind as she worked...
by Sara Turnquist | Apr 15, 2016 | Off to War - Novel Scenes
Hey, all! I have made a decision. It’s a pretty big decision for me. I decided to take one of my completed works and post it, scene by scene, here. Every Friday. At some point, I will offer the entire novel for free to anyone who signs up for my mailing list....
