LJ Idol Topic #29: Sobriquet

[the_vernacular]

The sound of a shattering windowpane punctured the stream of conversation; the Deans of the College turned toward the now-amplified sound of shouting in the streets.

A rock lay on the floor, surrounded by tiny, shining splinters, and wrapped with a piece of parchment and a fine pink satin ribbon.

The Chair of Fine Arts stooped over to pick it up. “

Comments

[yachiru]

This is really charming! It made me think about the ways we teach and view our historical figures. It's often easy to lose the story beneath the "legend" of the name.

[the_vernacular]

Ahh, thanks! That's such an interesting insight. I had actually considered writing about an historical figure and their sobriquet but I figured a lot of people would do that! I was surprised to be wrong.

[beautyofgrey]

Yay for Louisa, and her husband! I love stories that make me cheer! :P

[the_vernacular]

Ahh, hooray, thank you so much! Let me just say that I am totally delighted that you are taking the time to read and comment this season. It makes me all tickly!

[comedychick]

My goodness! This was an excellent story about the battle for women's rights. I felt right in there, cheering along. I liked the roles you chose for your lead character and her husband. It just felt right.

[the_vernacular]

I know I chatted with you on AIM about this, but thank you so much for the nice words about it. I really enjoy writing about these kinds of events!

[roina_arwen]

Okay, I loved this - you've got my vote!

[the_vernacular]

Aw, thanks so much! The votes are much needed right now!

[hosticle_fifer]

“I promise not to hit anyone with a sign,”

I am going to use this as I try to get permission to do ANYTHING from here on. :)

[the_vernacular]

Hee! Tell me if it works.