I usually post about my writing and especially comps on other sites I am on. Probably gets a few readers over but I don't think it has ever resulted in anyone joining. Still, never hurts.😊

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I found a rice krispie treat under my chair, I'll nibble on that!

Is that a hint? 😉

Yeah, we are a bit short on edibles anymore with the cookie ladies gone. So, I shall endeavour to get something going. Snack of the day, we'll call it. I have a bakery lined up. To kick off, pecan pie. I'll also keep the freezer stocked with ice cream.

I am close. Got a cover image. Got it setup in drafts. Just letting it "simmer" before a final read and maybe edit.

But seven already and all good writers. Cool. Keep'em coming, folks.

Love Story

Hmm. There's flavours of both that I like. But maybe sherbert. Had ice cream yesterday.

Cake or pie?

Good morning!! Sunny but cold here. At least there's no new snow. We've got enough to last us, thank you.

There is some Deathwish Dark Roast in the coffee pot. For teas, there's Russian Caravan and Irish Breakfast. Hot water is ready for other hot beverages. Soda stock is replenished for those seeking to cool down rather than warm up.

So my comp entry went like greased lightning this time through. Started from scratch with the basic idea, but left out one element that was proving problematic. I have it in drafts but, as usual, will give it a final read through after work. If I still like it, then I'll hit the Publish button.

So much publishing is online these days, there's still a certain thrill to have your work on paper, I think. And these journals, which cover a variety of genres and topic in Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry, do just that. Yep, real ink on real paper. And some might even pay you. 😋

https://authorspublish.com/35-literary-magazines-that-publish-in-print/

Don't have either around here. I think Treachers was in Canada at one time but haven't seen one recently. Anyhow, Treachers. Prefer fish & chips to roadhouse fare.

Ketchup or vinegar on fries? (or mayo if you're so inclined, I've only had that in Europe)

Shovelling is done, hopefully for a while. Crap this is turning out to be a nasty winter.

Will start bashing something out and see what happens, I guess.

And that worked. I have a draft. And it's only over by c. 300 words. Editing, here I come.😊

I haven't tried an RV yet so probably a motel, but maybe that will change someday.

"Camp" in a trailer or camp in a tent?

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We’ve all been there- staring at the blinking cursor as it mocks us, whispering sweet nothings of nothing but deadlines and despair.

Oh man, stop describing me so accurately. 🙄🙁😊

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I wonder if our snow service found our house under all the snow?

LOL. Yeah, we got way too much snow in this province. My neighbour is selling and the For Sale sign is almost buried. Supposed to be just flurries for a few days now, though, so the worst seems to be over. Colder, though.

Thanks for getting the hot beverages set up. Family Day here so no work. I'm trying to get a comp entry going but, ironically given the theme, I seem to be blocked. I do have the bare bones of an idea, just not sure it can be done in 1000 words. Will start bashing something out and see what happens, I guess.

Later, alligators.

Sigh. Between housework, shovelling snow, and being exhausted from shovelling snow, I haven't even looked at my draft today. Looks like I'm going to be a last minute entry at this rate.

Ease and comfort. Fashion plate, I am not.

Cat or dog?

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Thunder and lightning at 5am and snow at 6am

Thundersnow or the temp dropped between 5 and 6?

Probably at about 6" total since yesterday morning. At least it stopped here for a while yesterday evening, then restarted overnight. Other parts didn't get the break I'm hearing. I shovelled this morning. Holiday tomorrow (Family Day we call it) so had to be able to get a care out to shop.

No sign of plows, road or sidewalk. If I find out that they were running at reduced capacity due to the long weekend or something, I'll be right pissed. This storm was in the forecast for days so they should have invoked whatever clauses in the contracts were needed to get people on standby. My nephew is a heavy machinery operator in another city and his employer does plowing for commercial clients in the off-season. he's often required to be up at 5 or 6 on snow days.

Did up a fresh batch of coffee and pots of Orange Pekoe and Earl Grey. Needed a hot bevvie myself after shovelling. -6C with a wind chill of -11C (21F and 12F for you Americans).

I have something going but not exactly sure where it ends up and I'm well past the halfway mark. Like the idea but not sure I can execute it in a thousand words.

I am contemplating a story about a city block where all the residents are writers of some form. Does that count? 😉

(Get it? Writers' block? 🤣)

(Yes, I'm cracking jokes to hide my frustration at not having an idea yet)

Nothing getting pricked or poked, but some beans got ground so I can offer you some fine Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee this weekend. Teas are Scottish Breakfast and Buddha's Blend. There's hot water if you're after other teas or hot chocolate. There's sodas in the fridge but I, for one, am sticking to hot beverages this weekend. Supposed to be a big snowstorm through today and tomorrow so I expect to be out in the cold with my shovels at some point. So far, perhaps ironically given the theme, a comp entry eludes me.

Classic Moody Blues, specifically their 1968 album In Search Of The Lost Chord. This live version of Legend of a Mind is from 2000.

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I’m taking myself to see the Paddington movie tonight.

Sometimes yourself is the best date, eh. 😉😋

Probably should get an acupuncturist myself. My upper back and neck are killing me after the shoveling yesterday.

Woo hoo! The comp is getting rolling. One up and one submitted I hear. I will shoot to get at least a first draft on the weekend.

If you need some coffee or tea to help get past your writer's block, this is the place. We have Deathwish Dark Roast on for coffee (sorry, but I was listening to some fairly heavy goth metal this morning so it kind of fit). Tea-wise, there's Yorkshire and Sunday Tea. Hot water is ready for other hot beverages and there's sodas in the fridge if you're needing something cold.

Weekend looms. What's up, Inspirators?

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It may resemble a coughed-up hairball.

That could be highly symbolic of you getting rid of what is blocking you. 😊 Nice to see things getting rolling early. I'll see how my weekend shakes out but I imagine mine will be closer to the end. 1000 words isn't much but my perfectionist internal editor will still want to make a few passes.

Reeses. Been fond of Peanut Butter Cups and Pieces forever.

Write for the new comp or just be a reader?

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Cold and sunny here.

Here, too, now, but only after getting another 6-8 inches of snow last night. Took me 30-40 minutes just to clear the mess left by the plows (both road and sidewalk get plowed here). Then my wife put in another half hour or something like that for the actual driveway. Winter looks pretty but can be bloody exhausting.

Oo, good timing to launch this right before a long weekend. I am sure I can come up with something by Feb. 26 given the short length.

Woo hoo!! New comp!!! (Dang, ninja'd by the admin)

Writer's Block Competition! | Stories Space

I might just be able to beat that short timeline since there's a long weekend looming (Family Day in most parts of Canada, I think Americans have one, too)

And to help you with that writer's block, we've got some nice, strong Dark Roast Costa Rican coffee on. The teas are steeped good and black. There's Tetley's Orange Pekoe and Twining's English Breakfast. Hot water is on for other teas or hot chocolate.

Let's get writin'!!

These days, rock, but I enjoy both styles of music. Might split the difference and go with symphonic metal. 😊

Peanut butter or jam?