Jenny Elaine

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2020

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“A Moment in Time” by Jenny Elaine

Submitted to Contest #126

  It was New Year’s Eve, 1940, and I was in New York visiting my sister. The air was brutally cold, and I wrapped my wool scarf tighter around my neck as I gazed out at all the people surrounding me. Cheeks were rosy, eyes were sparkling, and there seemed to be a smile on each face, but I also sensed unease on every expression. There was talk that America couldn’t hold off much longer in joining the war in Europe, and after the first world war, everyone was terrified of another.   Someone bumped into me then, and I looked...

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“The Spring Dance” by Jenny Elaine

Submitted to Contest #35

 The air was cool, and the smell of jasmine drifted gently along the breeze. The faded red barn had been transformed from a drab, lifeless old building to a structure that was alive and breathing with music and laughter echoing through its rafters. An array of colorful dresses flashed across the rustic dance floor, and I sat quietly to one side, smiling softly as I watched. I glanced shyly about, wondering if anyone would even notice I was there. I was wearing my only good dress, which previously belonged to my older...

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Author bio

I am the author of "The Rose of Savannah Series" and "Secrets From The Past: A Shady Pines Mystery Series". I am from the beautiful city of Savannah, and I love to read, travel, spend time with my family (which includes my dog, Opie!), and drink sweet tea. Be sure to check out my website: https://jennyelaineauthor.com/