Discussing the Writing Challenges -- November and December 2010

[sloweye]

Well done Karn

 

[The Judge]

Running commentary? Are you guys crazy? I couldn't even do a walking commentary. The only exercise I get is leaping to conclusions.

(But I am glad to know they are appreciated. Thanks! It makes all the counting-on-toes worthwhile.)

 

[Ursa major]

I knew what you were doing, TJ, was somehow legendary....


And while I'm here.... Although I've congratulated Karn elsewhere, I ought to have done so here; so:

Well Done, Karn!
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[The Judge]

More leger-de-main-ary I'd have said...

 

[Culhwch]

Ten yards out and it looks like it's gonna be a photo challenge for second place...

You're in the wrong thread for that - you'll be wanting: http://www.sffchronicles.co.uk/forum/529345-november-2010-photo-challenge.html

I'm still stuck for a theme. My old standby probably wouldn't work the Yuletide feelings for December....

Don't feel like your theme has to be dictated by the season, Karn. You're free to choose absolutely anything - well, most anything, within reason.

 

[TheEndIsNigh]

Culhwch: I thought the reference might tweak a few consciouses.

 

[beadchaser]

Congratulations Karn

 

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

Don't feel like your theme has to be dictated by the season, Karn. You're free to choose absolutely anything - well, most anything, within reason.

Yes, but considering it, I think my chosen theme really isn't as good as I originally thought.....

 

[paranoid marvin]

Well done Karn , a great story , and so soon in the month.

By the way , there's snow need to choose a season-specific theme.

Snow need at all.

 

[Ursa major]

I feel we may be drifting off-topic....


*cough*

 

[R M Tobias]

A pox on the house of the north.

It's summer in the southern hemisphere.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

Yes, but considering it, I think my chosen theme really isn't as good as I originally thought.....

Where's Teresa and that bionic arm when we need it? Now he can't say that about his stories, so he's starting on his topic!

 

[Teresa Edgerton]

Thanks for the reminder. Oh, Karn?

SLAP!

 

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

Thanks for the reminder. Oh, Karn?

SLAP!

Now why did that happen? It was an honest thought. I've wondered on it for months. And now I'm not sure.

Still, I think I'm going to go with it.

I think I'll have to post it tomorrow....

 

[Teresa Edgerton]

Well, I like it.

But you're going to have to keep your honest thoughts to yourself if they are even the least bit critical of yourself, your stories, or your ideas. Or can be interpreted as such.

Or even, maybe, if the ladies here are in that kind of mood. So watch yourself.

 

[Chel]

Ooohh that's a good one, Karn!
I'm already looking forward both to reading others' stories and writing my own!

 

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

Yes, and it can be quite broadly interpreted. I daresay I expect to see all sorts of goodies upon those pages come New Year's Eve.


What my main concern was with it was that it might be too broad a subject to get into and people might either jump in headfirst blind or be far too scared/indecisive to even dip their toes in.


Then again, I suppose I shouldn't have such concerns considering the company around here.

 

[Mouse]

All I can think of is Elton John.

All together now...

 

[TheEndIsNigh]

Interesting.

In a way blood sacrifice was the way I met Mrs. Tein.

I was playing the chief druid in the school play. One of the scenes involved me sacrificing some poor third year to the gods every night. Unfortunately this was performed atop a rock like structure that had few step ups (or more importantly down steps). Every night I used to nearly break my neck getting of the thing much to the rich amusement of the cast. Fortunately Mrs. Tein, to be, obviously was attracted to the bumbling buffoon that careered around backstage following my demise.

 

[Perpetual Man]

All I can think of is Elton John.

All together now...

Thank you so much Mouse I can't get it out of my head now.

Good idea Karn, if I went with the first idea that popped into my head I could get in soooo much trouble.