Erin M. Blair's Selected Story Excerpts

©2006, Erin M. Blair


From "Sheila" - an unfinished novel:

I'd originally attempted this story for NaNoWriMo, but never finished it. :(

Sheila Murphy peered at herself at the mirror while she brushed her luscious wavy, red hair. Her thin body was covered by thick dust after been through a dust storm, which destroyed most of the town. She gave herself a once over and then walked downstairs to greet her grandfather.

She looked at his wise, old face, which was lined with worry and concern. “I’m all right, Grandfather. It’s been a long day.”

“I’m glad you’re all right. I was so worried about you.”

Sheila gave a rueful smile. “I know. I was worried that I’d never see the light of day.”

“You’ve been through a lot, Sheila. What are you going to do now?”

“I don’t know, Grandfather. There’s so much I need to sort out regarding my life. I feel as though I had walked into a storm…where the dust hasn’t settled yet.”

Other Works by Erin M. Blair

Favorite Writing Books

  1. "Writing Down the Bones" by Natalie Goldberg
  2. "Wild Mind" by Natalie Goldberg
Novels
What is a Novel?
According to NaNoWriMo, a novel is generally 50,000 words, lengthy work of fiction.