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M.J. Evans
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The Stone of Courage
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Insight
Dream Sequences
We all have dreams...some frightening, some comforting. Our characters have dreams, too. By including a dream sequence in your story, you can help the reader relate to the character and understand a little more about the emotions they are experiencing. In this excerpt, you get the feel for the pent-up fears that Carling is carrying around in her little body. An awful lot is being asked of the young girl and she is struggling to deal with it. The Stone of Courage is a great source of strength for her but it can't sooth all her fears. One thing I was taught in a writing class about dreams, however, is to never start you book with one. It tends to send the reader off down the wrong road and they are often disappointed to find out it is only a dream after they became involved in it.
Book Excerpt
The Stone of Courage
CARLING CROUCHED DOWN, HER heart pounding wildly in her chest. Surrounding her on all sides, Ogres were moving toward her, their stony faces either grinning or smirking. Drool fell in great shimmering sheets from the corners of their mouths. Closer and closer they came. She looked frantically from side to side, searching for a way to escape. Still the Ogres drew nearer and nearer. She heard their gravelly voices taunting her.
“Thought you could get away, did you?”
“Can’t outsmart us so easily, can you?”
“So, you thought you were so brave you could stand up to us!”
Brave? The Stone of Courage! Carling’s hands flew to her chest. Gone! The silver breastplate was gone! Carling pulled her tunic over her head and waited for the inevitable.
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