Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 31- Janna

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It’s time for Weekend Writing Warriors! Every Sunday, a bunch of writers post 8-sentence snippets from their WIPs on their blogs. There’s a lot of reading, commenting and great writing. Click on the link to see the full list.

First of all, I want to apologize to everyone for failing to show up last week. I scheduled my post, then came down with a horrendous headache that lasted a good four days. Opening my eyes during daylight was painful and screen time was just about non-existent. I finally identified the cause as new allergy med side effects, so it will trouble me no more. Although I’m sure allergies will come roaring back, at least I can work through those.

Janna and Anton are unable to reach their destination, since a civil war in a neighboring country has spilled over the border. Out of food, money and options, Janna isn’t even sure they can make it back to Maya’s tavern. But then Anton catches a stray goat.and they find the woman looking for him.

“We have him,” Anton called, waving.

The old woman turned toward him, a smile wreathing her wrinkled face. “Why thank you,” she said. “That awful goat is always escaping.”

“The rope is broken,” Anton explained.

“He chews through them all eventually,” the woman said. “I had a grandson who herded the goats for me, but he went off to the city with the rest of the family.”

Janna looked at Anton, who scratched the goat’s head while it chewed on his shirt, a blissful expression on its face.

Will herd goats for food? I’d rather starve, but looks like Anton is game.

Previous snippets here.

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23 Comments on “Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 31- Janna

  1. Out of all the characters so far I think I’m getting the most attached to Janna. I know you were a bit concerned about her character for some reason or other at one point, but I’m loving her.

    So sorry to hear that you’re struggling with the headaches, but glad you figured out what was causing it. Where are you guys rolling through right now? and how’re lord Ben and the kitties?

    • I’m so glad you like her. I think she might have the potential to be polarizing. In many ways, I relate to her the most, and having so much trouble with the character means I’ve spent more time with her than anyone else.

      We’re hanging out in Idaho Falls for a few days, getting the A/C fixed. The boys are getting ready to enjoy some hotel time!

  2. It reads like you know your goats, Christina! ~giggles~ I had a pet goat once. Briefly. He chased me and he came with his horns first.

    I’m sorry it took several days for you to get to the root of the headaches! But glad you’re on the mend. 🙂

  3. Your character descriptions are wonderful. I can already see the kindly woman and her goat. Glad you’re feeling better and weren’t abducted by aliens or anything like that.

  4. I love all your characters, Christina, even the ones I dislike. 😀 And the thought of blissful goats make me happy in ways I’m not sure I can explain.

    (I didn’t get your Camp Nanowrimo message until yesterday–I thought they would be sent to my regular e-mail, but apparently not. I sent you a cabin invitation–I have no idea if you’d have to log in to get it!)

    • Thanks! I’m particularly fond of my unlikable characters.

      I thought I’d get camp mail to my regular address too- guess not. But your invite was there when I logged in.

  5. I love your descriptions of this scene, particularly the goat. I’ve always wanted a pet goat, and my father used to have a pet goat when he was a boy (in an apartment no less!).

    I hope your headache issues resolve soon. Headaches are beasts to have to deal with, particularly when they recur.

  6. First, glad that youa re feeling better, stay well.
    This little snippet is wonderful, very poignant in that normal life goes on o matter what else is happening. Will herd for food? Sure would prevent starvation in such dire circumstances. I’m not sure if I am understanding it right, herding the goats and food and that poor goat’s blissful unsuspecting expression… ouch (lol). Great snippet.

    • Thanks! I think the goat is safe for now, unless he eats some of the food they’re trying to grow on the farm, in which case goat stew might be on the menu!

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