Before I disappear for a while, just time for a little competition. Back by popular demand, the format is the same: You have to write the best six-word story. Five words will be regarded as woefully short, seven as a rambling epic. HERE are a few examples.And the prize? A signed copy of Lisa Glass’s debut novel, Prince Rupert’s Teardrop.
You can post entries in the comments section below, or for more anonymity (though this will be shattered in a fanfare of national hysteria should you win) email them to tomvowler at hotmail dot com. Judging will take place X-Factor style and the winner announced when I’m back in the land of the interweb.
Closing date is 31st October. Entry is free. Terms and conditions don’t apply. Good luck.
22 comments:
Experienced sniper needed. DC area. Beckfan1776@yahoo.com.
Thanks for kicking things off, bingol. I like it. Hasn't Bush left, though? ;)
That's 'Beckfan' as in Glen Beck, and 1776 as in 'Tea Baggers' as in 'people who carry assault weapons to town hall meetings.' Not sure how much of that translates across the ocean; very little, I hope, for your sake!
Nuclear warhead initiating sequence. The end.
Acrostics, really economical, nevertheless obnoxiously terminate.
Wine flowed. He came. She didn't.
Cuthbert lived then Cutherbert died. End.
Bleedin typing: meant to say
'Cuthbert lived then Cuthbert died. End.'
Mary had a little lamb... delicious!
Phone rings, connects - yelled obscenities, disconnects.
No kisses, she warned, lace slipping.
'Well, prince, so...' the lead broke.
Lost glasses? Call me to claim.
Fava beans and Chianti? Sure. Thanks.
Loving these. Keep em coming.
Melancholy giant spider seeks giant fly.
(Clearly I am disqualified, but still...)
Cake. Check. Dress. Check. Groom? Groom?
Yes, Lisa, we are not allowed to enter...but here's mine anyway:
Hitchhiker, sighing, writes on card: 'Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.'
Mummy, what does adoption certificate mean? ~Miriam
"Ah Love."
"She's Mine."
"Not anymore."
I've been showing that off to my students for a long time. Always wanted to enter it into a professional thing.
Ship sinks. Thousands die. Iceberg unscathed.
Bride wanted. Size sixteen. Available November.
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