Happy final-Sunday-in-May, Sixers! I hope the holiday weekend has brought and continues to bring each of you an abundance of sunshine and love. Today’s six is from my second book, Flight Risk. This post breaks up the snarkiness to describe the interior of the Nashville bar where Evelyn Ryan had worked ten years earlier.
No one knew the original paint color on the walls. Every spare inch was covered by mismatched frames; only the thin outline of dark shadows peeked through. The photos engulfing the space were yellowed with age; a layer of smoke and melodies coated the murky glass. The eclectic walls would make the patrons feel claustrophobic in another hour or two when the hordes of tourists emerged from the air-conditioned comfort of their hotels. For now, the majority of customers chose to perch on stools closest to the watering hole. The five tables in the back of the room were left to parched stragglers yearning for table-side service they wouldn’t receive.
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Interesting how you decided to describe the walls in such detail. Looking forward to more of this story. I’ve always been interested in behind the Nashville music scene!! Great six!
Thanks, WW! The Nashville music scene is an intricate underworld that is certainly worth exploring!
So much atmosphere in this. I’m getting a whiff of stale beer, stale smoke, disinfectant and the overwhelming colour is ochre. Very nice.
Thanks so much, Elin! Your senses must be very acute
I love your description. Now I feel like I need to go outside for some fresh air. I’m also really thirsty!
What a coincidence, I’m thirsty too! Good thing tomorrow is a holiday
I love the last live here, great imagery in this entire six!
Thank you, Melynda!
Nice detail in your description. You create a very visual atmosphere.
Thanks, Cara! It’s vital to the story that those who haven’t been to Nashville know exactly what it’s like
The description was perfect, made me want to come back to Nashville!
You know you’re welcome back any time, Tammy! I hope you’re doing well
Awesome description. *ahem* I think I’ve been in that bar. lol.
If you’ve been to Nashville then I’d venture to say that you have!
Fantastic description. I can totally see this place, which puts me right in it.
Thank you, Joanne!
Love the description here. Really sets the scene and let’s me visualize the place. ^_^ Great six!
Wonderfully descriptive! I especially love the second line! Great job!
Thanks so much, Karyn!
I can see this in my head! Wonderful description and six!
Appreciate it, Jennifer
FANTASTIC description!
Thanks, Ally!
Wonderful description. I especially liked “a layer of smoke and melodies coated the murky glass.” Great six!
Thank you, Kate. That’s my favorite line as well
Awesome! I especially love the “smoke and melodies” – just an amazing job on this six.
My favorite section too! Thanks, Sarah!
Reminds me of some of the dives I frequented during my college days. Those were in Los Angeles, but all band-bars are the same. Well, maybe more black paint on the Hollywood walls, but the same bad service and sticky surfaces.
Haven’t made it out to LA yet… sounds like I’d feel right “at home”
I don’t usually like a lot of description (unless it’s of hunky men!) but that was beautifully done. And thanks for the plug about my wild-haired funny man! Looking forward to reading six more from you every week!
Thank you, Joyce!