Tuesday, March 12, 2013

A-Z Practice



First line from: Tender is the Night by F.Scott Fitzgerald

"On the pleasant shore of the French Riviera, about halfway between Marseilles and the Italian border, stands a proud, rose-colored hotel."  Shimmering in the sunlight with promise and untold secrets:  promise of romance and interesting diversions, secrets both kept and divulged, but always a frisson in the air as one crossed the threshold.

It was there that a sad-eyed youngish blond woman was ushered through the massive glass doors.  She quickly walked to the registration desk and checked in, made her way to her assigned room accompanied by her Louis V. luggage and the bell cap.  After tipping him generously, she indicated that she did not require anything more, and he left.

Her room overlooked a palm-laden courtyard and as she looked down at the sculptures, she noticed one: gleaming in the sunlight--Poseidon, his iron trident poised to be thrown; she began planning her revenge.



I am  trying out a few ideas for the A-Z Challenge -- first lines from books in my library illustrated with travel posters -- what do you think?
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18 comments:

  1. Lynn ProctorMarch 13, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    i adore it--what a cool idea!!

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  2. TinaMarch 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    A W E S O M E idea! Since your address doesn't show when you comment or contact me, here's the answer to your most recent (though *I* am a few days behind...sigh)

    I wish I knew about the circle thing, but just haven't had the time. Try Shannon. She's the google+ person of the co-hosts. My understanding about "google friends connect" is that it's what I have to track my followers on my blog. It adds a thumb nail of each follower, and puts the total count up there. Now networked blogs I don't get at all. I have over 460 followers, but less than 20 are on "networked blogs."

    Shannon is listed under the contact tab, and of course in my sidebar.

    Tina @ Life is Good
    Co-host, April 2013 A-Z Challenge Blog
    @TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallenge

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    1. loverofwordsMarch 13, 2013 at 3:27 PM

      Hi Tina: How do I do the comment or contact thing you mentioned? I am so non-techy :(

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  3. UnknownMarch 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    That is a cool idea and a promising jumping off point for creativity. I love the poster.

    Jan at Website
    Beyond Acadia
    Swamp Lily Review
    Faith Talk

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    1. loverofwordsMarch 16, 2013 at 10:37 AM

      Jan: Would love to comment on your blog but how do you do the circle thing?

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  4. loverofwordsMarch 15, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Thanks Jan. The A-Z is a challenge -- last year I did not have a theme, I think it helps.

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  5. NikkiMarch 15, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    I really love this idea! Such a fun way to find new books too :) Thank you for your comment, I can't wait to read your A - Z posts!

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    1. loverofwordsMarch 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

      Thanks, Nikki, How is school? A-Z is fun but it is a challenge. Looking forward to reading your blog.

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  6. katie eggemanMarch 15, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I'm a follower now, what a good idea, I am about a third of the way done with posts, but I am running out of ideas. I think a theme might be a great idea. I've started general so I guess I will continue general.
    Katie atBankerchick Scratchings

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    1. loverofwordsMarch 16, 2013 at 10:40 AM

      Thinking up ideas can be difficult. I don't want to be boring or too serious, which I can be. Thanks for being a follower.

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  7. MunirGhiasuddinMarch 15, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Terrific idea. Thanks for sharing this picture.

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  8. GinaMarch 15, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful! I think it is a fantastic idea. Two of my favorite things...books and art.

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  9. Francene StanleyMarch 17, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    While I immediately pick out the faults in this famous author's words, I still think your idea is good. The opening words in reputable novels will give your readers a short snippet of their style.

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  10. loverofwordsMarch 17, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    And I add my own? still not sure. I do find it fun to use a prompt like that, and then continue on my own. But the posters I have in mind will work, I just have figure out the various ways I can use them.

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  11. Annalisa CrawfordMarch 17, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    An interesting idea - definitely a good one.

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  12. loverofwordsMarch 17, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Only the highlighted line is FSF, the rest is mine. I have always enjoyed using prompts.

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