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Pickle #3--"Names"

May 14, 2011 05:41

Author: leiamoody
Title: Names
Rating: PG
Challenge: Pickle #3, “and baby makes three”
Story: The Future Book
Summary: One couple, one kidlet, six names.
Word Count: 481
Notes: This is a spin-off series from my other story "Maybe December", featuring Allyson's sister Kelly. Kelly is pregnant, and is writing a bunch of diary type entries for her child ( Read more... )

[challenge] pickle, [author] leiamoody

Comments 8

carlosn May 14 2011, 14:16:11 UTC

Thought this was really cute: l liked the way the journal entry read like the backstory in a story (it was a diary entry for someone to read in the future)--very unusual way to go about writing something--a fun and fresh new idea. Ena is my sister in law's name--I don't get to hear other people write or say it to much, kinda funny..

I've been interested lately in finding new ways to approach--approaching a backstory; this is a really good idea.

leiamoody May 20 2011, 10:42:36 UTC

(Sorry for the belated responses...I'm perpetually behind in everything).

I like the idea of using a diary for dispensing narrative (it's one of the oldest literary devices). Writing a present day diary for your kids to read is the best form of time capsule because it helps perpetuate memory.

Thanks for reading. :)

nathskywalker May 14 2011, 18:53:15 UTC

the style of this is funny and interesting. Eva does sound better with Grace and names that are really popular are somewhat annoying when there's lots of people your age that have the same, I totally get Kelly's sentiment there.

leiamoody May 20 2011, 10:52:01 UTC

It's always a struggle to come up with a name that is distinctive but not so distinctive that it creates trouble for the child. Popularity has its own problems, though...but Eva Grace does look good, and retains enough original flavor.

Thanks for reading. :)

ichthusfish May 15 2011, 01:43:21 UTC

Heehee! Very cute and interesting writing style. I like the reasoning behind ditching the various names (especially the long one) Very nicely done :)

leiamoody May 20 2011, 11:08:25 UTC

Thank you. :)

bookblather May 15 2011, 02:09:48 UTC

D'awwww, this is adorable. I vote "Eva" personally because I think it sounds nicer, but Zoe Grace is lovely too. The kidlet's parents have good taste. :D

Good job.

leiamoody May 20 2011, 11:09:59 UTC

I've been torn between "Eva Grace" and "Zoe Grace" for ages, but I think this story helped point me toward the first choice.

Thanks for reading. :)