Last week I was tagged by my writing friend, Pat Esden in the latest of the blog chasers going around.  If you get the chance, check out the snippet she posted from her gothic novel, Moonhill.  I’ve read snatches of it, and it’s a lovely blend of complex family tensions and lush setting.

Here’s the 7-7-7 Challenge:
Flip to page 77 or page 7 of your current WIP.
Find line 7.
Post the 7 sentences that follow.
Tag 7 more writers.

So let’s see what I’ve got!

A pair of half-grown chicks came in carrying a wood platter between them.  It was laid down with tea things–a small kettle, an oat cake for each of us, and a fat worm already diced.
Great.  This was going to be a longer talk–otherwise known as a lecture.  Couldn’t Sensei just say ‘Congratulations, Jackson.  You’re the cock of the year and we’re grateful to have you fighting beside us?’
I waited while the chicks left and Sensei poured the tea.  I thought I did pretty good at hiding my impatience, but maybe I was a little too quick in reaching for my share of the worms.
“Always the impatience, Jackson.”  Sensei shook his head.　 “The soothsayers should have named you ‘restless one’.
I didn’t say anything.  What was wrong with being restless?  Hadn’t I just finished the agility and enemy terrain test in record time?

And there you have it!  Seven (or so) sentences from my Mysterious Chicken Novel, and now I’ll bet you feel the overwhelming urge to serve your tea with finely diced worms. 😛

I’m tagging:
Mary Robinette Kowal
Alex Black
Pam Zollman
Ada Brown
Steve Stewart
Kat Otis
Maureen Power

I chose you all for purely selfish reasons–cause I am curious what you’re up to and would love to see a snippet of your WIP.  No worries if you don’t keep up a blog, or can’t participate in full.  Just give me a teaser in the comments and I’ll be satisfied.  Otherwise, I might have to pull out my chicken mind skills and give you a look!

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