Murder of a Manuscript
It's just one of those days!16 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I have felt the urge to burn them but never hack them to bits Though I understand the urge. Good writing. Still moving and bogged down, when I get settled I hope to read your story, Karen
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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I have felt the urge to burn them but never hack them to bits Though I understand the urge. Good writing. Still moving and bogged down, when I get settled I hope to read your story, Karen
Comment Written 24-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Hello, Karen...Glad to see you popping in here and there. This little flash was me having a moment. LOL Thanks for reading and reviewing.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Wayne Fowler
My sentiments exactly.
Reviewers may shower my entry with superlatives, but alas, as I view the votes and see that my brilliance was rewarded by my vote alone...grrr.
(smiley face here)
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2024
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My sentiments exactly.
Reviewers may shower my entry with superlatives, but alas, as I view the votes and see that my brilliance was rewarded by my vote alone...grrr.
(smiley face here)
Comment Written 07-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2024
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Thanks for the chuckle! I truly appreciate seeing your smiling face and your humor. I don't have many followers, but I appreciate everyone I do have. I write for my enjoyment, but it is enhanced a hundred fold when others can see and feel what I write. Thanks!
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent entry for the 100 Word Dash writing prompt. Nice and compact storyline with a touch of humor and a slight twist in the ending. good luck.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2024
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An excellent entry for the 100 Word Dash writing prompt. Nice and compact storyline with a touch of humor and a slight twist in the ending. good luck.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2024
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Thanks Marilyn for taking the time to read this 100 Word Dash. Just having a bit of fun and I'm glad it made you smile. Have a great day!
Smiles, Carol
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Begin Again,
This story matches your screen name. He tried again after being thought a murderer. It am glad he didn't give up on that first try. His response to his loss was a little extreme. Did he check to see if it came in second or third place?
Congrats on placing second in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day
Joan
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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Hi Begin Again,
This story matches your screen name. He tried again after being thought a murderer. It am glad he didn't give up on that first try. His response to his loss was a little extreme. Did he check to see if it came in second or third place?
Congrats on placing second in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day
Joan
Comment Written 05-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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It was just a bit of humor and not meant to upset anyone. I'm sure we've all had one or two of those days when we wonder why we are doing this at all, but then we settle down and tell ourselves its because its what we love to do. Thanks so much for your kind review.
Smiles, Carol
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Don't mention it, Carol.
Yes we all have have these days. It was a fun story.
Joan
Comment from phill doran
Hello Anon,
I am always amazed at how gruesome FS writers imaginations are!
I realize that "The Writers' Club" is a thinly veiled reference to FS, however, the picture you have used gives nothing away as it looks like how I imagine most of the members here look on the 1st of each month.
The story is neat and humorous - and I hope it does well in your contest. I dread to think what will happen should it not...
cheers
phill
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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Hello Anon,
I am always amazed at how gruesome FS writers imaginations are!
I realize that "The Writers' Club" is a thinly veiled reference to FS, however, the picture you have used gives nothing away as it looks like how I imagine most of the members here look on the 1st of each month.
The story is neat and humorous - and I hope it does well in your contest. I dread to think what will happen should it not...
cheers
phill
Comment Written 05-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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Phil...How nice to see you. It's been a very very long time, but it's a pleasure to know you ar still around. I hope you realize that the flash was just a play on humor. I'd hate to be consider gruesome. Thanks so much for stopping by and reading this bit of flash. Have a great day!
Comment from Esther Brown
Very very cute. From what I see you are ranking pretty darn high in competitions! There are a lot of great writers here in my humble opinion. I enjoy the reviewing. Esther
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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Very very cute. From what I see you are ranking pretty darn high in competitions! There are a lot of great writers here in my humble opinion. I enjoy the reviewing. Esther
Comment Written 04-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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I think we often get too wrapped up in the winning and forget where the enjoyment lies...in the writing and the sharing. Thank you so much for the review.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Well that image can't help but grab attention! And your excellent flash fiction complemented it well with some good old wacky humour about writing rejection madness, very relatable to many I don't doubt! Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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Well that image can't help but grab attention! And your excellent flash fiction complemented it well with some good old wacky humour about writing rejection madness, very relatable to many I don't doubt! Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 04-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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I think we often get too wrapped up in winning and lose sight of why we write.... Four our own enjoyment and sharing it with others. Thank you for the review.
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I hope you did win, Carol? It was my favourite and I voted for it:))
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Thanks, Debbie. I came in second by one vote, but that's fine. Appreciate your vote. Thank you!
Comment from Mia Twysted
That is both an inspiring story and a wonderful portrait of any writer who has gotten frustrated with the contest. We get mad and take it out on our work and then do it all over again.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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That is both an inspiring story and a wonderful portrait of any writer who has gotten frustrated with the contest. We get mad and take it out on our work and then do it all over again.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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We often get to wrapped up in winning awards and forget that true enjoyment comes from expressing ourselves an sharing it with others. Thank you so much for the kind review.
Comment from Thesis
This was a humorous story. Writers can relate to this bit of craziness, and the mailman was probably scared for life. In any event, it was a good story, embarrassing for Jake, but one the townspeople won't soon forget.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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This was a humorous story. Writers can relate to this bit of craziness, and the mailman was probably scared for life. In any event, it was a good story, embarrassing for Jake, but one the townspeople won't soon forget.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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At times we get so wrapped up in shining, that we forget that the joy is in writing and letting others enjoy what we've shared. Thank you so much for your kind review.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very interesting and well written 100 Word Dash story. You used very good imagery and very good descriptive words. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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This is a very interesting and well written 100 Word Dash story. You used very good imagery and very good descriptive words. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 04-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thanks so much Teri for stopping by and reading my flash fiction. Hope you appreciated the humor. Have a great day!
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you are so welcome!