Discussion -- 300 Word Challenge #9

[Starbeast]

Thank you for the reviews Victoria and Starbeast. It felt good to write something positive.

You're welcome Ratsy. You did great.

Starbeast -- somehow you got Conan's chronology, the mythic backstory, an entire battle and Conan's death into 300 words. That's how to tell a story fast!

Thanks so much for the reviw EloiseA, you made my day shine bright during a stormy day. I thank God the lightning was mild.

I had a small idea that I had been saving for months. And when I stared at "the Map" (this month's challenge), my old idea arose, mutated and expanded quickly, then presto!



Hex - You have conjured a fascinating tale about kingdoms and the pursuit of a man of royal blood by a mysterious woman. The confrontation of the two at the end was very intense. Excellent.

AJB - A magnificantly written story which paints tremendous images in my mind of the proceeedings. I was dazzled by the last paragraph which surprised and entertained me. Nice work.

Barlennan - Remarkable tale of old which involves the great reptilian creatures known as dragons. This wonderful story is narrated by Heron, who watched times change and befriends man and dragon. Very cool.

 

[ratsy]

EloiseA thanks for the review. Nice to see a new face here

 

[BetaWolf]

Thank you, EloiseA.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

Barlennan - Remarkable tale of old which involves the great reptilian creatures known as dragons. This wonderful story is narrated by Heron, who watched times change and befriends man and dragon. Very cool.

Interesting. Since Barlennan can't really say one way or the other, I'll put it out there as a discussion point that I see Heron as the dragon. I could definitely see this as a much longer story! I like the avatar, too.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

EloiseA, thank you for the review. Perp's seat is certainly staying warm for him! You're very perceptive - often these little musings do become something longer, and I think I might have a place for my goat-girl...

 

[barlennan]

Interesting. Since Barlennan can't really say one way or the other, I'll put it out there as a discussion point that I see Heron as the dragon. I could definitely see this as a much longer story! I like the avatar, too.

Firstly, thank you both for your kind words.

--EDIT: I'll leave it a mystery, then --

This certainly could be a longer story: I imagined and listed about 12 scenes I wanted to write, of which I wrote 5 and from those I chose 3, which still took me over 500 words. I then butchered it down to the mess you now see and threw it on the forum before I lost my nerve/wits/enjoyment of the game.

Trad fantasy is like spilled glue; the more you try to mop it up, the more you spread it around and everything sticks to it.

 

[Starbeast]

Interesting. Since Barlennan can't really say one way or the other, I'll put it out there as a discussion point that I see Heron as the dragon. I could definitely see this as a much longer story! I like the avatar, too.

I too would enjoy reading more of this tale. And I do understand we all view things in different perspectives, until the author chases us with a stick. I imagined Heron was a bird, but don't tell anybody, it's a secret..

Firstly, thank you both for your kind words.

--EDIT: I'll leave it a mystery, then --

This certainly could be a longer story: I imagined and listed about 12 scenes I wanted to write, of which I wrote 5 and from those I chose 3, which still took me over 500 words. I then butchered it down to the mess you now see and threw it on the forum before I lost my nerve/wits/enjoyment of the game.

Trad fantasy is like spilled glue; the more you try to mop it up, the more you spread it around and everything sticks to it.

I gave a helpful tip as to keeping within 300 (or 75) words, because I know how easy it can be to go beyond the limit. Look for the thread "Improving our 75 Word Stories", March 31st post. It's in the Writing Challenges" section.

I like those Soylent Green crackers too, with cheese. Yum!

 

[barlennan]

Eeew. Don't you know what cheese is made from, Beast?

 

[Starbeast]

Shutter to think of what udder from which they came. Eep.

 

[EloiseA]

Barlennon -- how do I loth Heron, let me count the ways! That relationship between Heron and the tattered castaway Saul is so fully rounded: pathos, confessions, warmth, ambiguity, a shared project.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

barlennan -- an unusual variation on a classic fantasy theme, with a convincing non-human viewpoint

mosaix -- a darkly amusing joke

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Grizzgreen711 -- a droll fantasy adventure which manages to make use of the theme of the other challenge

 

[ratsy]

Well done Alc, touching story.

 

[alchemist]

Thanks, ratsy! Must get to reading all the others now.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

alchemist -- a powerful contrast between the ordinary and the extraordinary

 

[David Evil Overlord]

Alc, reminded me of the music video for Kryptonite, by Three Doors Down.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPU8OAjjS4k

 

[Heather Hawke]

Just discovered this forum. What a lot of supportive, creative people there are here. I'm so impressed with the quality of the entries. Looking forward to voting for my favorites!

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Welcome, Heather. I liked your entry very much.

 

[alchemist]

Thanks Victoria, and good spot DEO.

And a big welcome to Heather too!

 

[Starbeast]

Just discovered this forum. What a lot of supportive, creative people there are here. I'm so impressed with the quality of the entries. Looking forward to voting for my favorites!

Good afternoon Heather Hawke, nice to meet you. Perhaps you may join us in the next challenge.



Mosaix - Hoist the Jolly Roger and somebody give Polly a cracker. You've created an excellent pirate tale with a darkly delightful ending.

Grizzgreen711 - A highly entertaining gladiator styled contest between a lumbering brute and a surprise combatant. I loved it.

Alchemist - A humorous story involving mighty beings, most with fantastic super powers trying to endure an awful breakfast. Crunchy good.

Anne Martin - A tough winged wanted warrior woman travels to far away lands to bring closure between the people. Marvelous!

Phyrebrat - Hang a car deodorizer and enjoy this mountainous tale of trashy goodness. A great and unexpected story.

The Spurring Platty - You tug at my heart-strings with this sad, yet mildly poetic tale of the glass makers. Well done!

Johnnyjet - A wonderful blend of science fiction and fantasy in an interesting story of someone who has the power to make a difference. Nicely done sir.