Comments | 13_stories: Brigit's Flame August 2009, Week One

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Brigit's Flame August 2009, Week One - Of Smoke and Mirrors

Aug 08, 2009 10:34

"Another rejection," I said as I pulled it from the tiny metal mailbox. It was certainly fat enough. I've been writing stories for--well, let's just say that I've been writing stories since I was old enough to draw pictures. I'm into Middle Earth, Oz, and the Disc World. Oh, and don't forget Alice. I certainly shouldn't have. After years of writing ( Read more... )

brigits_flame, august 2009, writing competition, fantasy, fiction, writing

Comments 14

innana88 August 10 2009, 20:38:24 UTC

This was surreal! Loved your take on the prompt! Good luck!

cedarwolfsinger August 11 2009, 04:37:56 UTC

Wow. I liked this. Will she change anything? Or will the experience remain to be repeated? Nice take on the Looking Glass...

13_stories August 12 2009, 05:23:04 UTC

Isn't that supposed to be up to the reader? I sort of like to think she might be more aware of her own value, but that's just me.

Edit harlotbug3 August 12 2009, 16:51:32 UTC

[Happy hump day, even though it’s still hump morning here ( ... )

Re: Edit 13_stories August 13 2009, 03:54:39 UTC

Thank you for respecting me enough as a writer to tell me how you really feel. I'm amazed that I'm not more devastated. I respect your opinion and I'm disappointed that you didn't like the story.

That said, it is difficult to take a story you don't like at all and give it a constructive criticism. You're points are well taken and I appreciate the time you took to make them.

Re: Edit lacombe August 24 2009, 23:50:48 UTC

Stories about writers turn me off like a kick to the crotch of someone who doesn’t like being kicked in the crotch.

Go read "The World According to Garp". Or watch the movie.

Re: Edit lacombe August 24 2009, 23:53:30 UTC

On the contrary, we don’t need to know about the personality of the friend they celebrate with unless it contributes to the plot development.

I'm going to go ahead and disagree here. I find that many of my favorite authors are excellent with the "little details" that give the writing a more real, textured feel.

Are you doing OK lately, Harlotbug?

Thread 5

libra_dragon August 12 2009, 21:24:49 UTC

This is a lovely piece. I enjoyed reading and you really have a fantastic way with words and weaving a tale. Nice job

darlinleo August 13 2009, 02:18:53 UTC

Hellacious toke, that.
Kids. Just say No.
:D
Very nice spin on a classic m'dear. I enjoyed!!