Discussion thread -- November 2014 75 word writing challenge

[paranoid marvin]

Thanks Kerrybuchanan. I've been unable to post for a while, hoping to participate more now.

Some great entries already, should be a good month.

 

[farntfar]

Well I'm in.
I'm not sure I've entirely got the hang of this one.

 

[Kerrybuchanan]

Well I liked yours Farntfar. As a committed LOTR fan it hit just the right off-key note.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Ashleyne. B. Watts -- The author creates a vivid character with whom we can empathize.

Harpo -- The telegraphic style of this tale suits it darkly humorous tone.

Kerrybuchanan -- This terrifying story startles the reader in an unexpected way.

Teresa Edgerton -- By turning a famous tale on its head, the author reminds us not to judge a book by its cover.

springs -- This poetic allegory of nature is full of richly felt emotions.

Mr Orange -- The author's use of mock nursery rhymes adds to the black comedy of this twisted tale.

Cat's Cradle -- With remarkable imagination, the author takes us far away to strange lands.

Juliana -- This moving story reminds us that the greatest courage may be the strength to say "no."

willwallace -- The author presents an unusual character study in the form of a suspenseful prequel.

alchemist -- Through the use of informal narration, the author paints a believable portrait of cynicism.

ratsy -- This lighthearted spoof is sure to bring a smile to the reader's lips.

paranoid marvin -- Like the compositions of Gilbert and Sullivan, this amusing song blends comedy with rhythm.

farntfar -- This jolly spoof of a famous epic provides a treasure chest of belly laughs.

A. Fare Wells -- The author provides us with a tongue-in-cheek sequel to a familiar bit of verse.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Thank you for the lovely review, Victoria!

 

[Kerrybuchanan]

When your name pops up on alerts for these discussions I always rush to read it, even when it's not reviewing one of my entries. Thank you, Victoria, for your insightful reviews.

 

[farntfar]

Thanks for the great review, Victoria

 

[Mr Orange]

Mr Orange -- The author's use of mock nursery rhymes adds to the black comedy of this twisted tale

wow... what a review.. thanks a lot victoria - that's made my day

 

[Harpo]

Thankyou Victoria

 

[willwallace]

Victoria's one line reviews are perfectly suited to 75 word stories. Very nice!

 

[Juliana]

Thank you Victoria!

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Culhwch -- The author has fun with the theme of this challenge in this clever and playful offering.

 

[Droflet]

I'm in. Sometimes my muse talks to me in Swahili.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

Ahh yes, the Pig-catching MacGuffin. Always good to know people in high places.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

telford -- With a bit of self reference, the author has a great deal of fun with a familiar tale.

chrispenycate -- A touch of wordplay and a vivid imagination combine to present an ancient fable in modern terms.

 

[chrispenycate]

Why thank you, Victoria

*muses on 'vivid imagination'*

 

[Droflet]

Thanks, Victoria.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Karn Maeshalanadae -- The author disguises the unexpected conclusion to this new version of an old tale by using a gentle style.

 

[Ashleyne]

Thanks, as always, for the review, Victoria!

 

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

Indeed. Many kind thanks for the review, Victoria.