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Monday, April 1, 2013

A to Z Challenge 2013 - A is for Apples

It's the first day of the 2013 A to Z Challenge! Yay!
I'm so excited. I can't wait to read your blogs and see what you've come up with this year.
Thank you so much to the A to Z Team. You guys are amazing.
If you haven't joined the challenge yet, there's still time. Click here!

This year I'll be sharing snippets from a story we'll call Fearless 2.
It's not a sequel, but it takes place in the same world as the story I wrote last year for the challenge.
You won't need to read Fearless to enjoy this story, but you can pick up your copy for free!

A IS FOR APPLES
 
The gangster mummy burst like a pinata. There were no candies were razor sharp teeth, but those were almost preferable to the black sludge. It was thick like tar and smelled like rotten apples.

Danielle Sawyer stood with her legs apart in a ready stance. The blue glow radiating from her wickedly curved blades faded before the weapons retracted into her hands. Body relaxing, she prodded the pile of goo with the toe of her boot. “Where's the withered zombie body?”

You were hoping for a zombie? Please don't tell me you were hoping for a zombie. Fenn sighed.

“Well, I've never fought a zombie before. You'd think they'd be more common these days.” Danielle wiped her hands on her jeans. “Though I guess I can count the mummy as a zombie. That's all they are, right? Zombies done up in fancy packaging.”

Yes, whatever you say. Fancy packaging, indeed. Fenn sniffed. Where's the child, by the way? You didn't forget her in your longing for a zombie, did you?
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47 comments:

  1. CynthiaApril 1, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    Hello from A to Z! I think zombies and mummies could totally be close cousins in the family tree of paranormal folk. Look forward to visiting here this month!

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  2. L.G. KeltnerApril 1, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    I never thought of a mummy as a zombie in fancy packaging before, but you're right about that!

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  3. M.J. FifieldApril 1, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    I loved what you did last year with Fearless. Can't wait to read this one!

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  4. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    So looking forward to reading your A-Z Challenge, especially after the brilliance that was 'Fearless'.

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  5. Heather R. HoldenApril 1, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    Fun snippet! The bit about mummies basically being zombies in fancy packaging had me giggling out loud. :P

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  6. ClareApril 1, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    I love it already, Christine! Danielle is so sassy, I like her attitude! And I'm intrigued by Fenn. Also yay for zombies! ^_^

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  7. Catherine NobleApril 1, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    The thick tar and rotten apples turned my stomach! Good luck with the rest of the challenge, Christine :)

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  8. Nick WilfordApril 1, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    I'm intrigued already! Very visceral. Zombies and mummies - hadn't thought that way before.

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  9. Fida IslaihApril 1, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Lol! Fancy packaging! I love how you started the story, it immediately pulled me in, thanks!

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  10. Al DiazApril 1, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    And you'll tell us where is the zombie, of course...right? I'm so excited about your story. I have the popcorn ready for the month!

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  11. ReginaApril 1, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Ooh love the Zombie in a mummy package!

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  12. DanaApril 1, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Great snippet! Looking forward to more of your posts!

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  13. Mark MeansApril 1, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    You had me at 'gangster mummy'...seriously! :)

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  14. Susan Gourley/KelleyApril 1, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Love this idea. Mummies always seemed kind of non scary to me but thinking of them as zombies changed the entire picture.

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  15. Julie FlandersApril 1, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    I can already tell I am going to love Fenn LOL. Fearless was such a great read I know Fearless 2 will make for another fun month of reading. :)

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  16. Mina LoboApril 1, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Hah, I dig the idea of zombies being more common these days. Hmmm...well, maybe not for realz. ;-)
    Some Dark Romantic

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  17. Alex J. CavanaughApril 1, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    This series is going to be great! Can't wait to discover Fenn's form.

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  18. MApril 1, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Well, I like Fenn already.

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  19. NicoleApril 1, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Apples and zombies, oh my!

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  20. Gwen GardnerApril 1, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    LOL, she wants to fight a zombie? I gotta read that book!

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  21. Christine RainsApril 1, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Thank you, everyone! How's the shorter snippets working for you? Are you still hooked?

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  22. Cherie ReichApril 1, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    LOL! A mummy as a zombie in fancy packaging! Loved the snippet!

    A to Z Participant
    Cherie Reich - Author and Surrounded by Books Reviews

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  23. Barbara White DailleApril 1, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Definitely like the connection between mummy and zombie, and I love Fenn already.

    Look forward to more!

    Barbara
    A to Z blogging - Barbara White Daille

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  24. Kyra LennonApril 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    You're a genius. "Zombies done up in fancy packaging" - love!

    (I know I'm on a blog break but I really couldn't miss a new story from you!)

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  25. Cathrina ConstantineApril 1, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Looking forward to more,"We want more, we want more..."

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  26. Carrie ButlerApril 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Very clever!

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  27. Heather M. GardnerApril 1, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Intriguing! I'll be back!

    Heather

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  28. Elise FallsonApril 1, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    OMG, where's the kid!
    I HAVE TO KNOW!
    =O

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  29. jaybirdApril 1, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    This was great Christine. And I have to agree with everyone else who commented before me. The line about mummies are zombies in fancy packaging is brilliant! Looking forward to seeing what else you have in store for us throughout this A-Z challenge.

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  30. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Funny! And it ended on a good hook - what happened to the child?! O.o
    I'm glad you're putting your A-Z to good use. :-)

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  31. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Intriguing, Christine! Good choice opting for less! So much more suspense!

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  32. M PaxApril 1, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I like the idea of mummies filled with candy. Yummo... And I read pinata wrong and somehow substituted those sandwiches, which gave your first line a really interesting twist. I was thinking of cheese oozing out and it totally worked... OK, maybe I should go make some tea....

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  33. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I so love that you are a zombie-fighting mom. The world simply needs more of these. Nice to have found like minded folk. Please visit and become a member at http://citymusecountrymuse2012.blogspot.com/ where we are posting an original poem every day during the A-Z challenge.

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  34. Lynn ProctorApril 1, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    you brought to mind the great old mummy movies, when i was a kid--scared the dickens out of me!

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  35. Christine RainsApril 1, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Thank you all! I've loved reading your A posts today. What fun!

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  36. klahanieApril 1, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Aha Christine,

    I like your apple posting right to its very core. And no mention of zombies. Good grief, unless somebody who wasn't actually doing the alphabet challenge started with "Z" and worked backwards :)

    Seriously, have fun and may you have much positive interaction.

    Gary :)

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  37. cleemckenzieApril 1, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Ha! Packaging is everything. Love the pinata image. This is going to be fun, Christine.

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  38. JackieApril 1, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Love it! The mummies being zombies in fancy pkging... awesome! :)

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  39. TrishaApril 1, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Ha. Danielle sounds like fun :)

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  40. Krista McLaughlinApril 1, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    I loved Fearless! I'm very excited to read your posts - love the description in the first sentences!

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  41. Brett MinorApril 1, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    I never always understood the fear of mummies. They look like they would be awfully easy to knock over.
    Dropping by from A to Z. This is my first year. So exciting.

    Brett Minor
    Transformed Nonconformist

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  42. Shannon LawrenceApril 2, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Mummies and zombies ARE the same thing! Ha, never thought about it that way. All wrapped up so you can't see their gore. And, really, zombies would be so much tidier if they were treated the same way as mummies.

    Shannon at The Warrior Muse

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  43. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 2, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Hi Christine .. Mummies and Zombies - good mix ... yugh! I enjoyed the snippet .. Hilary

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  44. JaiApril 2, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    This is such a great theme. I really love it.

    I'm running a day behind. I wasn't feeling well yesterday.

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  45. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I love it, the last line made me smile.

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  46. Katie DunnApril 3, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Yay! I love the Fearless world! Now, I'm going to go catch up on what I've missed=)If you don't hear from me in the next few days, I might have drowned in the awesome;-)

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  47. AnonymousApril 7, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Such a great start... I really like this... made me laugh.

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