Showing posts with label Angela Palevich. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Angela Palevich. Show all posts

Friday, October 11, 2013

#ThursThreads - Week 91 - Winners


Week 91 of #ThursThreads had some terrific tales. I'm honored to see all of the returning writers and read your stories. Thank you for coming back again and again to write. And welcome to the new folks who stopped by. Great thanks to Angela Palevich for judging this week. :)

Entries:
  • Theresa Breaux | @theresabreaux
  • Silver James | @SilverJames_
  • Kelly Heinen | @Aightball
  • SJ Maylee | @SJMaylee
  • Sheilagh Lee | @SweetSheil
  • Helen Howell | @Helenscribbles
  • Eric Martell | @drmagoo
  • Siobhan Muir | @SiobhanMuir
  • Rebecca Kovar | @RRKovar
  • Teresa Cypher | @teresa_cypher
Angela says: I really enjoyed reading everyone’s tales. Each was so unique and left me with a sense of wanting to read on – but I guess that’s the point :) It was definitely difficult to choose my favorites!

Winners Announcement:

Honorable Mentions

Kelly Heinen | @Aightball
Angela says: I thought the use of the prompt jumped out at me the most in the author’s writing. There is also something about the vulnerability of a child, which is brought up in the first sentence, which made me want to keep reading to make sure he/she would be alright!

Siobhan Muir | @SiobhanMuir
Angela says: This snippet painted a very vivid picture of what was taking place in the story and I love that in a good read. You could really feel the symmetry among the characters and their story flowed really, really well from one frame to the next. Definitely left me with a sense of wanting to read on!

Teresa Cypher | @teresa_cypher
Angela says: Creating both an excellent intro and ending to a story can be a challenge when you are limited to just 250 words. This author nailed both and also weaved the prompt seamlessly into her story. I’d love to find out what happens next!

Week 91 Winner


Angela says: I chose this tale because I could really feel a sense of gripping excitement in the overall theme.  The author used colorful and descriptive wording to really express the character’s personalities and the scene taking place around them. I felt almost as if I was there myself!

Leaning on the railing, Cade watched her leave. Shelby put the last of her bags in her trunk and slammed it closed, sending an echo through the valley. She marched around the car and look up at him as she grabbed the handle. The tightness of her expression ripped him apart and the need to run after her became stronger than ever, but knowing she would be safe somewhere far away from him would have to get him past the searing ache turning him cold.

The shuffle of feet behind him and his brother’s firm grip on his shoulder did nothing to calm the beast screaming to get out.

“This is for the best, Cade.”

“Like hell it is.” He pushed off the railing and paced the balcony. “Her place is here with me, not hiding in a place I can’t see.” He stopped and looked at the dust settling onto his driveway. Rage and regret burned up his backside.

“They’ll keep pushing, you know this, unless we remove them.”

“Then that’s exactly what we’ll do.” Cade didn't want war, but nothing could stop that now. “Call everyone in. I want a plan in place tonight.”

Congratulations SJ, Kelly, and Teresa! Don't forget to claim your badges and display them with pride. You certainly earned it! :)

Pass on the great news on Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, shiny mirrors, Morse Code, and signal flags. Check out all the stories here. Thanks for stopping by and happy reading! :)

Thursday, October 10, 2013

#ThursThreads - The Challenge That Ties Tales Together - Week 91


Welcome back to the Weird, the Wild, & the Wicked. Fall has definitely hit with a vengeance. And it's Thursday again, so what should you be doing? Writing #FlashFiction, that's what! Welcome to Week 91 of #ThursThreads, the challenge that ties tales together. Need the rules? Read on!

Here's how it works:
  • The prompt is a line from the previous week's winning tale.
  • The prompt can appear ANYWHERE in your story and is included in your word count.
Rules to the Game:
  • This is a Flash Fiction challenge, which means your story must be a minimum of 100 words, maximum of 250.
  • Incorporate the prompt anywhere into your story (included in your word count).
  • Post your story in the comments section of this post
  • Include your word count (or be excluded from judging)
  • Include your Twitter handle or email (so we know how to find you)
  • The challenge is open 7 AM to 7 PM Pacific Time
  • The winner will be announced on Friday, depending on how early the judge gets up.
How it benefits you:
  • You get a nifty cool badge to display on your blog or site (because we're all about promotion - you know you are!)
  • You get instant recognition of your writing prowess on this blog!
  • Your writing colleagues shall announce and proclaim your greatness on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus

Our Judge for Week 91:

  Cat lover, meticulous gift wrapper, and Awesome Auntie A, Angela Palevich.


And now your #ThursThreads Challenge, tying tales together.
 
The Prompt:

“Unless we remove them.”

All stories written herein are the property (both intellectual and physical) of the authors. Now, away with you, Flash Fiction Fanatics, and show us your #ThursThreads. Good luck!