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Hi. I'm Bianca, twenty years of age-- a lurker for a year or more. I decided I wanted to be a writer at the very young age, and stuck with it until college when reality struck. It takes a great amount of dedication and determination to be a writer, and it takes a lot more than that to get published. It takes even more to make money from it. So I let it fall by the wayside for a while but recently decided that, damn it, writing it what I want to do! It makes me happy. Sadly, however, I could think of nothing to write. Then I turned to prompts on the internet and was pleased with what I came up with. I do hope prompts are allowed.

All comments are appreciated. Please be critical (or encouraging) and don't hold back.
Now off to read and comment on some of the amazing stories in this community! =]


Title: Tequila Shots and Comic Books
Rating: PG13
Prompt: Weave a mini-story using the following words, in order: shell, comic book, discarded soap box, rubber soles, postcard.
Summary: The girl and the geek. The fast and the unexpected. The tequila shot and the comic books.

( It wasn't until I heard the car pull up... )

Link to Cover Art
Length: currently about 4300 words
Rating: T or PG-13 for violence and some language..
Genre(s): Scifi/fantasy, crime, attempt at cyberpunk

Summary: Ellysia Emery dies – but she can't remember what happened to her. All she can tell is that she seems to be losing her affect, her ability to feel and express emotion. She begins to have strange, supernatural experiences, including hearing electronic voice phenomena. One spirit contacts her, and beseeches Elle to catch the man who murdered her and six other women who are caught in limbo with her, so that their souls can move on. Ellysia takes up this mission while trying to figure out what it is that's taken all her emotions. The killer might be the key to it all, but she has to find him first.

I could use input not only on the story but on the summary, too. Does my summary take too much mystery away from the plot? Any suggestions on how to summarize without spoiling stuff? Does my summary make my story sound interesting?

As for the story... anything goes, really. I'm more interested in constructive criticism and improvement suggestions than simply whether you like it or not, though that would be nice too.

Hi:

I'm coming out from lurking to promote a favorite author who's been nominated for the Preditors & Editors Poll in two categories.

Patricia Morrison (who's written as Patricia Kennealy and Patricia Kennealy-Morrison) has been nominated in the Mystery Novel category for her latest book, California Screamin', and also in the Author Category. I'm drumming up interest and promoting votes for her.

If the name is familiar, Patricia is the author of The Keltiad series--The Copper Crown, The Throne of Scone, The Silver Branch, etc (all published through Harper Collins and Roc). And she also penned an autobiography, Strange Days: My Life with and without Jim Morrison through Plume. Patricia is now self-publishing through Lizard Queen Press, writing her Rennie Stride, The Rock and Roll Murders series, which are absolutely great.

To vote for her book: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelmys.shtml

To vote for her: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml

Thanks...and back to lurking. :-)

Title: A Daughters Disgrace
Author: 94ccaulfield 
Format: Novel
Rating: NC17
Word Count: 1022
Characters: River Letton
Summery: Story of how the death of a young girls mother has effected her life.

Um first time posting here.. so this is all new i never really post up anything i've done. Im not saying im any good at writing but i wanted to get some feedback before i continue =]

( death becomes us... )

Thank You for Reading! Comments would be nice =]

Title: Dark Tales of Randamor the Recluse - Book I: The Invisible Chains
Author: Eurypon
Format: Novel
Length: Chapter: 9 334 - Total: 222 707 (January 1, 2010)
Status: WIP
Rating: NC-17 - M - M/M Slash
Warnings: Violence, incest, rape, non-con, domination may all occur in varying degrees

Chapter 30: Treason, Bloody Treason

Baron Gerrubald of Damydas has a revealing conversation in which it becomes clear why he wants to kill Anaxantis. Jerruth gets a visit from three tribesmen. Queen Emelasuntha needs his help, it seems. Obyann thinks he has seen a ghost. Arranulf on the other hand thinks he's just afraid of squirrels. Rahendo's five sisters pay him a visit, which proves to be very disturbing for one Chrom, captain at Lorseth Castle and very painful for Obyann. Although another result may be that he meets the love of his life. Queen Emelasuntha comes up with a plan to smoke Damydas out. However, this plan requires certain sacrifices...

Links: Aarinfantasy & FictionPress

This is just a rough piece I'm working on it (currently untitled). I'd appreciate any and every criticism you can offer, and any enjoyment as well!

( continued. )

Ok well im writing a novel atm, and i would like some feedback, this is only a second draft of the first chapter so beware still needs a bit of editing to make it flow better but i thought id get some feedback on my writing ability before continuing.
 The novel is called Using the Shovel

 

( Prologue )

 

 

( Chapter 1 )

Ceiridwen xx
 

Thanks all who read it, I appreciate it :)

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If you find yourself at the crossroads of insomnia and insanity, this is the place to channel those demons that keep you sleepless. Vivid pictures, poetry, ruminations, and confessions from the nether hours between dusk and dawn. Originally formed to celebrate the city at night, there's a strong urban theme.

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Self-described as "a little community with a lot of rage," you can soak up impassioned vibes and read blistering exposes detailing sexist attitudes in the news, pop culture, and science! A must-join community if you are, or love, a feminist. (NB: the topic of whether a "man" can be a feminist is outside the scope of this spotlight, but will probably wind up on the Writer's Block.)

Hello;

This is my first posting here. I hope you like it. Please comment and let me know what you think.

Title: Missionary
Summary: Jeremiah is a missionary who has set his life to follow God but after returning from home after a three year long missions trip to Africa he has found himself and everyone he knows to be very different. After a he suffers through a great trail everyone must wonder if he will walk away from God and his missions forever.
Rating: Because of the content I will say R
Warnings: Spiritual themes--violence--homosexuality (Not of Jeremiah)

 

( Chapter One--Secrets )

To Writers and Artists,

We hope everyone had a great holiday! As a reminder we are accepting works (poetry, short stories, and artwork, including photography) to launch our inaugural issue of our magazine, The Fine Line. The deadline for submissions is coming close March 31, 2010.

For guidelines on how to submit please visit our website: http://thefineline00.wordpress.com/


Looking forward to reading your work,
Co-Editors of The Fine Line

Title: The Lantern
Word Count: 65
Genre: Fantasy/Supernatural (I suppose)
Rating: E
Author: robin_karif
Summary: Flash fiction that came out of today's daily writing. I used this prompt. Thoughts/opinions/critiques welcomed.

~*~*~

Snow floated down like shards of broken glass. The only light that illuminated the area came from a single oil lamp; a beacon of life in the otherwise frozen, silent land. He stood motionlessly, staring at the light with wary eyes. After long moments of muted regard, he turned and walked the other direction. A floating lamp in a dead world could not be trusted.

So I recently started a new writing project, mostly for shits and giggles. A bunch of preamble and explanation in my journal.

Contains homosexuality, self-harm, smoking, drinking, tattoos and vampires.

Title: Lies and Evasion
Date Completed: 09.12.28
Rating: PG-13/T
Word Count: 1337
Author's Notes: An idea that spawned while I was lying in bed at about 0300 trying to ignore my rampant tinnitus. No beta, so any and all mistakes are mine. Needs help and may be confusing because I don't know anyone willing to read for me; the entire world is contained in my head and I don't always catch things that need explaining.

Summary: There are only so many ways to answer a question. There are even fewer for someone with something to hide.

"Archives just managed to get through the last millennium's worth of paper records. They're finally in digital, just like everyone in admin has been demanding since the back end of forever. Imagine how frustrated those Archivists were when they found another crate of stuff to be organized - and then imagine the looks on their faces when they realized all of the data of those twelve years had already been digitalized and sealed on the datapads packed in the crates."

"Quite amusing, I'd imagine, if they weren't going through crates that had already been labeled 'Do Not Touch.'"

"Can't really blame them for looking. You threatened to stick every one of those crews down there for the next thirty years scanning and summarizing after they missed that one stack of paperwork from 700 years ago. They didn't want to miss anything."

http://derris-ne.livejournal.com/471.html

Current writing theme: Jason Walker-Down, The Temper Trap-Science of Fear, Agustana-Brace

Warning: This chapter has not seen a beta read yet

Title: TOUCHED

Summary:Leah has always known she was different, it was hard not too when you see things that people normally don't. Not to mention, her family has a knack for disappearing...and ending up in the crazy house.When her mother disappeared from her locked bedroom on her ninth birthday, Leah knew whoever was after them meant business. After almost nine years of keeping her head down, one new student threatens her silence.

TOUCHED15, 16 and 17

My mouth dried. “What do you do with them?”

“We stop them.”

The answer was curt and short and even though I knew better, I couldn’t help myself. “You mean kill them?”

The sudden silence in the room worried at my nerves.

“If that’s what it takes.”

Title: Stranded
Genre: Adventure/Action and Romance
Rating: So far, G-PG
Author: Bethany Firehammer (justninners)
Warnings: Mild bloodshed
Summary:
      "I can't believe this happened!" Cried Emma, surveying their circumstances. The skies that were originally bright, calm, and sunny had almost instantly become dark and ominous. The catamaran they'd taken out for the day now lay crushed against the rocky shore of the island. They were stranded.
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