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Wow... So many talented writers and so many excellent stories! I'm honored to be sharing the podium with Verbal and Thespian. Everyone who entered deserves a round of applause.
Thank you to everyone who read my story and especially those who scored and left a comment.
If I know Verbal, he's already blown his winnings on Godzilla posters for the ceiling above his bed.OIFZvTzg9VaaziJ3 So, a round of sarsaparillas on me!
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Reading a graphic novel series called Once & Future. Basically, what if King Arthur's return was horror rather than fantasy. Arthur is what we would call a "lich" in D&D, basically an animated skeletal monster commanding a "round table" of similar horrors. Merlin just showed up but seems to be something else entirely. Arrayed against Arthur's evil are Bridgette Macquire, an elderly monster hunter who is supposed to be living in a seniors' home, her grandson Duncan and a historian named Rose (who kind of got sucked into the story by dating Duncan).
The underlying idea seem to be that it is not so much people coming back to life as their stories, with many variations possible on those stories. Beowulf has made an appearance, and the last chapter that I read (I am partway through volume 2) ended with the appearance of his foe Grendel. Beowulf is sent against Duncan and Bridgette by Arthur who describes them as "monster and mother", creating an allegory for Grendel and his mother. Not sure how Grendel is going to fit in, yet, but he is currently outside Bridgette's home. Good stuff. The last volume is up for a Hugo (one of the most prestigious sf and fantasy awards) this year and the series has picked up other awards and nominations as well.
Author is Kieron Gillen, a British comic book writer, and the art is by Dan Mora. Both creators are multiple award-winners.
). Have you heard of the book Grendel, by John Nichols? It's the story from Grendel's point of view. Just wonderful. I think it was made into an animated film as well. One of my favorite books. Quote by rolandlytleHello everyone
Congratulations to all of the entries to the contest. Every story was excellent. I would have pulled out every hair on my head if I had to make those choices.
Sometimes, when I read a story, I can not think of a single thing about that story that has not already been said, and I wind up not commenting. I read every story in this competition, and everyone was excellent, but I did not comment on three of the stories. Two of those three non-comment stories won awards. Either that was a big coincidence, or the judges must think my praise is negative towards grading.
A couple of cookies and tea, please.
Bryant (SFG), Baez (NYM), and Rizzo (NYY) all hit home runs in their first game for their new clubs. I wish them well.
Have a great day, my friends.
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Drinks are on me! And while no alcohol is allowed in the coffee shop, I hear a rumour that Ping is passing out limoncello shots from the trunk of his car out in the parking lot. It's that 1979 Monkey-sh1t green Ford Pinto out there. No, wait, that's my car!
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We have been suffering under a heatwave that appears to be ready to break tomorrow. The highs have been in the 90sF/30sC degrees. When it gets down into the 80s/20s we may have a break. Rough on the little critters.
Iced tea with a blast of limoncello solves all heat problems. I left a pitcher of this good mix in the fridge.
Lovely Fryday to you all!
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Morning, fellow storiespacers...
Did you all know that yawns are contagious? It's true. Next time you are in a crowd, let out an unsuspecting yawn and see how many around you follow suit. NOTE: I've yawned three times while writing this!
What's the antidote? Thank you for asking! It happens to be some of Rump's fine brew. I'll take a cup, if you don't mind, kind sir.
Happy Thursday everyone...hold strong, the weekend's within reach!
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Okay. Okay. I’m not a Tik Toker, but this lady and her hubby make me laugh. She’s from Montreal but I think they live in Boston. Parents of two. She sings and is an ‘influencer’. He’s a lawyer. He never shows his face but is known as the Real Indian Dad. They both of Indian descent but he uses a very thick Indian accent for his character. It started out as him heckling her off camera while she played piano and sang, while preparing a future video post.
Sooo sooo funny.
RID: Did you hear about the two guys that stole a calendar?
DM: No
RID: They each got six months.
Iced tea, please. Some seed for the bird man of Colorado.
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This comp has been a favourite of mine, the friendliness and community is so strong here and that brings out the best in us all.
Darn upload limitations. I have a funny penguin gif where one smacks the other to the ground. I wanted to juxtapose the tuxedo’d pairing. Penguins & Nuns. I sense a very hot South African catholic school story in the making or a very chilly one from Antarctica. But I don’t think there are any catholic colonies on the big berg.
Good comp. I concur. At the very least, we learned that Verbs was raised by wolves.
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Hey, when are comp results supposed to be announced?
It says August 1 in the Site news forum.
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Is it still Moanday? it is? In the immortal words of Winnie-the-Pooh, "Oh bother."
Larry thanks for the set-up and for giving WG proper recognition and greetings.
I was a bit 'off my feed' this weekend. Just felt punky and out of sourts. On the other hand, it let me stay piled up in bed knocking off a couple historical mystery novels.
Next up could be an in-depth analysis of the news that the universities of Oklahoma and Texas will probably be moving from the Big-12 conference to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) wherr teams such as Alabama, Georgia and my beloved LSU Tigers roam. Yep that could be next up except most Inspirators don't care and I'm not sure how I feel about the whole thing.
With a second mug of coffee in one hand while the other is filled to overflowing with Sarah's cookies, I'll go over to the corner table, sit in a dry confy chair, and speculate on just what in the heck-e-darn is speculative fiction.
Later, Inspirators.
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This read like the philosophy of writing. Thank you for sharing; it's left a lot to ponder over.nURGC1fXsZaIiEwf
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Talia is at the office, so today the kitties and I are going to learn to juggle, to surprise Talia on her return home.
Talia:
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I see more entries! Plus the Sensual Lady and the One True Ping. I look forward to reading and commenting. Really happy to be part of such a strong group of stories.
Thanks for posting that in here. I was seriously about to give up a time or two. But, since you posted it inspired me and I felt a duty to charge through and finish. I did it.
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Last day! And I think we're still awaiting entries from the Sensual Lady and from the One True Ping. I TOLD you all we'd break 10 handily!
I'm all caught up with reading them, until the last few come in.
When are results announced?
Ugh. I did it. OTP's story is in the house.
Sorry for the delay. Just such a busy time right now. I'll start reading the remaining stories tonight.
