Discussing the Writing Challenges -- November and December 2010

[mosaix]

Strange isn't it? I put a lot of effort into the previous two and get no votes, I throw this one together in ten minutes and it gets two votes on the first day!

[BookStop]

I voted for Hoopy's Teddy story. Loved it!

Honorable mention to everyoone though, and especially to Chris, Mouse, Dusty, and Harebrain.

[The Procrastinator]

I got a vote! I got a vote! Thanks HareBrain!! How excitement!

(maybe its true what they say, what goes around comes around, because I actually bit the bullet, made a decision, and voted for Harebrain last night before going to bed )

((btw HB if you get sick of puzzling what its about I am perfectly willing to let you in on it...such as it is...))

[onebigpotato]

2 Votes, 2 mentions, I doubt HJ, Digs or Axiom will want to see me tonight, I'll still be smiling like an idiot! Thanks.
Funny though, I wrote the story I wanted to submit then went out to lunch, in the lift back up to my office to submit my story I thought about how relatively advanced the chips that run lifts must be..... BAM! There it was.

[Wybren]

This month I picked Chris's FFT.

Honorable mentions to Taly, Leisha, Seph, Bookstop, Devils Advocate, Chopper and Ursa.

[reiver33]

I have this problem with the challenge in that the first thing which comes to mind generally isn't SF or Fantasy, nor can I adapt it. Each time I've had to sit down and think 'inside the box' and not been exactly happy with the result. For me the 75 word limit makes each post like a spark, briefly illuminating the thought process of the writer.

[HareBrain]

Originally Posted by The Procrastinator

((btw HB if you get sick of puzzling what its about I am perfectly willing to let you in on it...such as it is...))

Not sure ... in my experience, intriguing enigmas are often better left that way. Not that I'm afraid it would be "junior members of a Kipling fan-club dress up in Kaa costumes and strangle people to prove elegibility to attend the AGM" or anything ...

Thanks for the vote!

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

This was a good month for entries, I felt. This is a wondrously fun challenge, and I'm awaiting-rather impatiently, I might add -for the next one to roll around. Still, good things....


And I do actually hope that whoever wins chooses the next round to be SF/F only as well. Gives it a nice twist.

[Teresa Edgerton]

The voting is different this time ... at least as of now. Before, there were a few stories that went out ahead at the beginning as clear favorites, and they stayed that way.

This time, the votes are spread out more. While we have one leader, second place is really crowded.

[Parson]

At the time of this post there was still only one leader with 3 votes and a few with 2 votes. With this low a number and only 16 votes cast, absolutely anyone is still in the running.

[HoopyFrood]

Two votes! My goodness......Thank you.

I had the same effect as Mosaix, it seems.

[StormFeather]

Read through the entries tonight, with a view to making a shortlist. Realised that I was writing down nearly every name . .

It was a really tough choice, but in the end I had to make a snap decision, and it went to HareBrain.

Mouse, you were very close again, as was Taly, Leisha, Mosaix, Boneman, The Judge, Ursa, OneBigPotato, Lenny, Teresa, Crystal Haven, Chrispy, Nixie, Hoopy . . . .

In fact, I would struggle to say I didn't enjoy any of them

[TheDustyZebra]

So, so many great stories this month! My "short list" was 14 this time, and my "shorter list" kept six.

Interesting how many insect stories we had with this theme, and how many made my list!

mygoditsraining--"Murdered every night but one"

J Riff--"Dark Tower"

The Judge--"What Price Thy Virginity Now?"

HoopyFrood--"Teddy"

TheEndIsNigh--"Pest Control"

HareBrain--"Big City, Bright Light"

And numerous others--great job, everyone! I can't wait for the next one to start....

[crystal haven]

Well, I have found it so difficult to choose. I enjoyed reading all of the stories, but after a lot of thought, and wishing I had more than just one vote, these are the entries on my shortlist. Thank you to all who mentioned my story. And good luck everyone .

To Rise Again - Talysia
Murdered every night but one - mygoditsraining
Transfer of Power - mosaix
What Price Thy Virginity Now? - The Judge
Big City, Bright Light - HareBrain
How to Make an Earth - Hilarious Joke

[The Procrastinator]

Originally Posted by HareBrain

... in my experience, intriguing enigmas are often better left that way.

D'you know this is even more the case with art. So we will call my piece art, shall we? Meaning is, after all, in the brain of the beholder!