I'll update the list tomorrow. 
I've also been a bit distracted and off schedule because of this Atlanta ice storm. It's insane. lol
I've also been a bit distracted and off schedule because of this Atlanta ice storm. It's insane. lol 
Musical Chairs BlogFest
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I'll update the list tomorrow.
Regan,
Would it be too much of a pain to move the list to your first post by editing it? As we add pages to this thread, it's getting a little tricky to find the list, or to find the right version of it.
Doing so right now...
Everyone go check the first post in five mins. ETA: I just made this thread a sticky, so technically look at the 2nd post for the list.
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Sounds like a great idea! I love all your posts, and well done for giving it a go in a new genre. (Have been reading the posts, and they are very good) I am definitely interested in doing this. I wondered whether there is another one like these happening in February? As I'm not sure can do January!
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I do plan to make a similar blogfest for February, with a little help from a co-conspirator.
Details soon...
Oh bloody hell, I forgot I'd signed up for this!
Humour or mystery....Okay. I can do that.
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*Goes hunting for prompt to get gears rolling*
Humour or mystery....Okay. I can do that.
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*Goes hunting for prompt to get gears rolling*
I don't know if this counts as contemporary lit or not.
But it was kind of fun to do another story.
http://jelyzabeth.wordpress.com/2011/01/16/how-to-not-cross-the-street/
But it was kind of fun to do another story.
http://jelyzabeth.wordpress.com/2011/01/16/how-to-not-cross-the-street/
Thank you all for your great stories and participation. I think I'm up to date in reading and commenting, except for those that are running behind. If you HAVEN'T posted your story, just make sure you come here and give us a link when it is up!
I think I'm up to date in reading and commenting, except for those that are running behind. If you HAVEN'T posted your story, just make sure you come here and give us a link when it is up!
Not sure if it's still possible to jump into the water, but I'd love to give it a try!
Ordinarily, I write urban fantasy with a mystery/adventure slant.
Ordinarily, I write urban fantasy with a mystery/adventure slant.
Can you do the last week in January? What link should I give out?
And the writing gods have given you Horror. Young adult is your second option.
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I just wanted to let you know I'm droping out of the Musical Chairs BlogFest.
I really wanted to do it but I'm currently juggling job hunting, ex-employer harassment (to get my papers for unemployment) and suing a veterinarian (he declawed my cat and now my cat doesn't have any feelings in one of her paws so I have to pay money I don't have to bring her back to health. Yeah right.) *sighs*
It's hell. Writing romance? Really not anywhere near something I can do right now. *laughs*
I really wanted to do it but I'm currently juggling job hunting, ex-employer harassment (to get my papers for unemployment) and suing a veterinarian (he declawed my cat and now my cat doesn't have any feelings in one of her paws so I have to pay money I don't have to bring her back to health. Yeah right.) *sighs*
It's hell. Writing romance? Really not anywhere near something I can do right now. *laughs*
Can you do the last week in January? What link should I give out?
And the writing gods have given you Horror. Young adult is your second option.
Works for me!
Horror or YA? Can I combine both?? I geared my fantasy towards the older YA set (it evolved away from that), but I never tried YA horror...
And the link is http://www.katherinegilraine.com
(minor amendment upon thinking of my choices)
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Okay, I think I've read and commented on all the pieces posted to date. If I've missed you, please let me know. Thanks!
I do plan to make a similar blogfest for February, with a little help from a co-conspirator.
I have a request - something with a shorter word count.
I may have to bow out of this one because I have two options that are not only out of my writing genre, but I don't read these. I may not have the time to come up with anything. It's difficult enough to find time for any of my own writing, but if the blog chains are going to require longer posts, I just can't do that.
This week has been very busy. I'm going to go look at everyone posts from the last week which I still haven't commented on, and fix up my links to the posts.
Just because some people (and we really don't have to name names here) can't understand a maximum word count *cough* it doesn't mean that everyone has to do long posts. A smaller piece - as long as it follows the other rules - should be fine.
Just because some people (and we really don't have to name names here) can't understand a maximum word count *cough* it doesn't mean that everyone has to do long posts. A smaller piece - as long as it follows the other rules - should be fine.
It's not just writing time. I was able to keep up with other submissions for the hint fiction and drabbles because they took almost no time to read. If I couldn't come back to
As far as the word count, I believe that if I can't participate at the level of others, then I don't want to waste their time.
As I said, I don't read or write romance or mystery, so it takes a lot longer to come up with an idea for those. Unless I can substitute something else (a scene I started working on over a month ago but haven't been able to go back to since - borders on erotica probably), I'll most likely have to drop this month.
As far as the word count, I believe that if I can't participate at the level of others, then I don't want to waste their time.
As I said, I don't read or write romance or mystery, so it takes a lot longer to come up with an idea for those. Unless I can substitute something else (a scene I started working on over a month ago but haven't been able to go back to since - borders on erotica probably), I'll most likely have to drop this month.
Count me in for next month's whatever form it takes
Though if someone expects me to write something erotic, they're in for a disappointment unless they're from Saudi Arabia.
Though if someone expects me to write something erotic, they're in for a disappointment unless they're from Saudi Arabia.
Aw, no problem... but we'll miss having you! Maybe next month?
*And so sorry about your cat.*
I'll go add you to the list in just a sec.
(UPDATING THE LIST TODAY FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO CHECK IT!)
I understand not having the time or ability to participate. Maybe a challenge in a future month will spark your interest and will fit your time constraints. But remember, the point is to stretch your writing muscles! So don't give up just because you didn't get a genre you're familiar with -- it's kind of the point -- and maybe you can try it later on your own time just to see what it's like.
Count me in for next month's whatever form it takes
Though if someone expects me to write something erotic, they're in for a disappointment unless they're from Saudi Arabia.
I'll announce next month's this weekend, probably.
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Mine is up, linky thing here
I went through and read all of last week's posts, but really had nothing to add to the excellent comments already posted. If I didn't post on your blog, rest assured I read it, I simply agreed with the other commenters.
Everybody has been doing a great job so far, especially considering we are all writing outside our comfort zone. But then, that is the point, isn't it?
I went through and read all of last week's posts, but really had nothing to add to the excellent comments already posted. If I didn't post on your blog, rest assured I read it, I simply agreed with the other commenters.
Everybody has been doing a great job so far, especially considering we are all writing outside our comfort zone. But then, that is the point, isn't it?
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