November / December 100 Word Anonymous Challenge Discussion Thread

[mosaix]

As the title suggests this is the discussion thread for the November / December 100 Word Challenge.

As some of you will have noticed we don't have the corresponding entry thread. This is because I haven't heard back from Mike regarding theme / genre. I PMd him on Friday but he hasn't logged in since October 24th.

I suggest that we wait another couple of days but, in the meantime, come up with a backup plan.

We had four people in second place in the September / October 100 - Victoria, Danny, Elvet and myself. I'm excluding myself so that leaves three. I've looked back at shortlistings and Danny had 3 and Elvet had 4. I hope I've got that right, corrections welcomed.

So, in the absence of Mike contacting me by, say, Wednesday, I'm suggesting that Elvet comes up with a theme / genre. This also fits in with the fact that Elvet has volunteered to host the challenge.

Thoughts?

 

[Elckerlyc]

I'm fine with this, though I would give Mike a little more time. There's no rush, December is still a long way off. Besides, right now I'm busy getting a grip on my 75-worder...

 

[Danny McG]

Might I suggest ...

genre: military sci fi
Theme: kittens.

(It seems a long time since we had kittens in a story)

 

[elvet]

This is a bit of a surprise this morning. I’m sure Mike will come through. I seem to remember a recent comment by him where he was chuffed at his win.

 

[mosaix]

Okay. Supposing we wait until next Monday?

 

[sketch_livingstone]

I'm new on this forum site. I'm in! I guess I'll get a push notification on the theme etc...?

 

[mosaix]

In a few days there’ll be an entry thread and some instructions.

Welcome to the Chrons and the challenges. You may have noticed that there’s a 75 challenge and another 300 will be along in January.

 

[sketch_livingstone]

Cool, and thanks for the welcome. 75 words eh? I'll have a look.

 

[Alex The G and T]

Might I suggest ...

genre: military sci fi
Theme: kittens.

(It seems a long time since we had kittens in a story)

Something like this?

 

[Danny McG]

You can't beat the mighty Zep for setting a mood!

 

[M. Robert Gibson]

I don't want to take this thread off on too much of a tangent, but I couldn't resist this. Sorry.

 

[mosaix]

Still no contact from Mike, so can I suggest that Elvet kicks off the entry thread in the morning?

 

[jackwin]

Might I suggest ...

genre: military sci fi
Theme: kittens.

(It seems a long time since we had kittens in a story)

I already wrote that one, "World War 3, Dogs, Cats Victorious". ps; It didn't turn out well for people.

 

[elvet]

Still no contact from Mike, so can I suggest that Elvet kicks off the entry thread in the morning?

Let me know tomorrow. I’ll also need to know the timeline—when the challenges closes, etc.

 

[elvet]

Well, this is an unexpected honour. As important as the votes are, it seems that mentions are just as valuable. I will make more of an effort to shortlist the challenges from this point on.
I should be able to post the new Anon challenge today.

 

[elvet]

The entry thread is up. Here’s the link.

 

[olive]

Theme: Dance Genre: Sword and Sorcery Fantasy

 

[mosaix]

Wow! That’s going to take some thought. And so it should.

I seem to remember we had ‘dance’ in the 75 some years back but ‘sword and sorcery’ is entirely new.

 

[Parson]

Why do I think reality TV is going to receive some play in this contest?

 

[Daysman]

Why do I think reality TV is going to receive some play in this contest?

Did Xena Lucy Lawless ever compete in a certain dance related TV show?