This picture has nothing to do with the topic--I just like it. And by letting it sit a bit I've managed to convince myself it works. Oy. The imagination of a writer . . .I belong to an online group called Booked for Breakfast. Suzanne Beecher provides snippets of soon to be released books from one publisher, Monday through Friday.
This week we've been peeking in on the new Dean Koontz, The Darkest Evening of the Year, available November 30th.
There's one line that made me drop my donut. It's only eight words, but those eight words paint a whole picture. Here they are:
"His face was a snarl of knotted threats."
Man, oh man. I would love to be able to string together a few words that speak volumes.
Wouldn't you? Do you have a favorite?
It's all better with friends.
Dean Koontz could write about greasy dishwater and make it a vivid, emotionally gripping sentences. Which is why he's so popular, right?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great example to hold before us as we write today. Thanks, Peg! :)