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| Right- The Queens of Upper and Lower Egypt flank a King at Kom Ombo. |
Inspiration strikes at the most interesting times. This carving got my attention during our visit to the temple. I felt compelled to stare at it and eventually to take a photo for later reference.
Something was a-brew.
As I gazed at it a scene formed in my mind for a book I've yet to write. The book idea's been simmering on the back burner for a few months now. I'd like to get to it, but I really want to get at least one manuscript ready for hawking.
The day after seeing this was a cruising day up the Nile. I took stationery and pen from our cabin, got myself a health-promoting Coke, set myself at a table on the top deck of the ship, and drafted some ideas for an induction ceremony for a year of bound servitude.
I can sort of make out my handwriting now. I'm hoping viewing the photo will re-inspire me.
It's been two weeks, but if you'll permit me, here's a bit from my shipboard scratchings:
"Upon entering the temple for the year of service the acolyte is 'powered up.' Two full priestesses position themselves on either side of her."
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I haven't gotten much reading done lately, but I did manage to pick up Sherlock Holmes the other day.
From The Sign of Four (Sherlock Holmes, The Complete Novels and Stories, Vol. I Bantam Classic, reissue 2003)
" 'Then a queer thought came into my head and showed me where I could lay my hand on a weapon. I sat down in the darkness and unstrapped my wooden leg.' "
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11 comments:
Ahhh...you DID get me with the title;)
Picturing you sailing down the Nile with a coke in one hand, pen in the other.....just seems to suit you and your writing.
Love it.
Sherlock Holmes.....you can never go wrong.
I really think you´ve got something brewing there ;D
Inspiration is everywhere, isn't it? Good luck with th
Good luck with the new story idea (was the entire sentence - Blogger froze up for some reason.)
Why Dawn, how kind of you to say.
It really was cool.
Dorte, thank you.
Bag Lady, inspiration comes at its own speed and in its own way. Thanks.
Loved the title...and the post. I actually drink Mexican coke because it has cane sugar rather than HFCS in it. It tastes so much better and I think it does make you feel better, particularly if you're sickening for a stomach bug.
Great photo! You paint a wonderful mental picture too, of you sitting writing as you cruise down the Nile.
Thank you, Laura. Cane syrup is the best.
Reb, it was fun to do. I was very conscious of my situation as I did it.
I just read The Sign of Four last week for the first time in years and was struck by what a good narrator the man with the wooden leg is. Usually when a first person narrative inserts another lengthy first person narrator there's a kind of jolt, but even though he's nothing like Watson in language it goes smoothly.
Mary Anne in Kentucky
Sounds compelling.
Enjoy Holmes!
Mary Anne, you're absolutely right. He was well done.
Thanks, Messymimi.
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