Today’s event is going to require some reader participation, so get ready to respond in the comments or on Twitter!

Today, I’m going to post short snippets from The Solitary Rose—just a line or two—based on reader prompts. Post a word in the comments or reply on Twitter, and I’ll respond with a snippet.

If you’re familiar with snippet-sharing events like #FridayKiss, you probably know how this works. If not, here’s an example: this week’s FridayKiss word is “create.” Though I don’t use that word anywhere in the novel, I do use the word creativity, as in this passage from Chapter 12, page 132:

So, readers, now it’s your turn! Post a word in the comments, and I’ll respond with a related snippet from The Solitary Rose. Have fun!