Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 194- Lisbet

It’sΒ time forΒ Weekend Writing Warriors!Β Every Sunday, a bunch of writers post 8-10-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.

I can’t say I’m getting much writing done right now. I’m finishing up beta reading my dad’s book, and then – thanks to my newly-gained access to an enormous university library- I have a bit more research to do before I get back to Sword of Destiny. I realize this might well be a case of research-as-procrastination, but right now it feels like a low-stress way to ease myself back into the story.

This week I’m continuing with Lisbet’s antics as she tries to figure out how to wrest away control of the crucial city of Ervard from an out-of-his-depth mercenary, Captain Barrera, originally appointed to hold the city by Anton.

β€œI will speak with the mayor and see if I can prevail upon her to bring her people in check,” Lisbet said.

“I’m sure she’s inciting the population against us. My soldiers can’t step into a brothel without being robbed and horses disappear from the stables no matter how strong a guard I set. I’ve been very kind, with public whippings for only the worst offenders—”

Lisbet nearly choked. Punishments of this sort were rare in Norovaea and whipping was reserved for violent criminals. Thieves might take a day in the stocks, or a few weeks in jail, depending on the offense. No wonder the locals here were outraged.

β€œIs that not correct?” Barrera said, looking uneas,. β€œCount Kronek said I shouldn’t execute anyone without talking to him first, but perhaps I’m taking too soft an approach?”

β€œYou definitely are,” Lisbet said, regaining her composure, careful to hide her pleasure at the chance to sow some anarchy.

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32 Comments on “Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 194- Lisbet

  1. Uh oh, the situation is going from bad to worse fast and she’s really only out for herself. The poor citizens of this place are really caught in the middle now. Enjoyed the snippet!

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