Here it is in 113 words (my lengthiest word count!):
Silence at Slide RockPark Ranger Obermoeller walked the hills of Slide Rock State Park for 35 years, never tiring the beauty of the once historic apple farm. Critters scurried about, birds sang all year round and Obermoeller took pleasure listening to it all. Never had the park been void of sound. That is until June 13, 2002 when even the rushing sound of water that made its way down the smooth red rocks—what the park was popular for—flowed without sound. What caused this mysterious phenomenon? Had it affected the entire world or just Slide Rock State Park? Read what Ranger Obermoeller discovered as she made her way down the eerily silent flow of water.
Note: My photograph was included in St. Louis Writers Guild’s photo of the month (July 2009) and you can read my little blurb that goes with the photo, if you want. Or check out the website of Slide Rock State Park located in Sedona, AZ.
That is very evocative. Serene and creepy all at once :O)
ReplyDeleteSilent water sounds most intriguing. I hope there's no evil afoot.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely something phenomenal, and I'd be interested to hear your explanation! Loved your photos too, especially of the sun in clouds - ithey'd/i make good book covers too!
ReplyDeleteLynn, this is incredible. I love it. Very mysterious, and I'm sure that it has nothing to do with the park ranger going suddenly deaf!
ReplyDeleteHey, I know that you are busy, but when you get a chance, I posted my first version of my blurb and wonder what you think about it.
Love your picture, it is so beautiful. Have a great weekend!
Kathy M.
You certainly packed a lot in a very few words. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteI love this blurb Lynn, it's such a different idea. I'm stuck at the thought of my protagonist hating to camp!
ReplyDeleteI love your park and picnic photos, makes me want to be there!
No sound? This is great! I love reading what everyone else comes up with!
ReplyDeleteThe idea of the water running silently. What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteAnd this picture was taken in Sedona? I know someone who went to a week-long workshop in Sedona, and her favorite phrase became, "The sky is pink, time to drink." (She enjoyed drinking wine and watching the sun set...)
I was wondering where the photo was taken ... and Arizona was one of my guesses. It must be fun to see all the different takes on your photo.
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ReplyDeleteGreat premise for a mystery novel...silent running stream which really should be quite noisy! Brings to mind a lot of creepy things going bump in the night. Science fiction perhaps??
~Jean
Oh my. Obermoeller keeps getting herself into fixes. Fortunately, she's brave and smart. :) Your blurb is intriguing. I can't decide if it's sci-fi or mystery or both. Great job of making me think about it and wonder, because that means I'll buy it.
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