Who do?
Gertrude: I understand your feelings, Tina. I mean, that guy really is kind of creepy, but what can you do?
Tina: Don’t worry about it. I’ve got it covered.
Gertrude: What do you mean? And what are you doing?
Tina: Isn’t it obvious? It’s voodoo.
Previously in Jack and Jill: To Heel a Broken Heart
The theme for this week’s Jack and Jill is Voodoo as suggested by Novroz
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Picnic in Goblin Valley
Mom took the chicken out of the basket and put it on the picnic table. Bro ate it up. She pulled out the watermelon, potato salad, biscuit’s and gravy, and coleslaw. Bro grabbed his before anyone else.
“It’s called Goblin Valley because of the rocks. Not because that’s what you’re supposed to do,” said Sis.
The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the G-man, a host with the most.
Goblin Valley is a real place. If you look close at the picture, you’ll see some umbrellas. They are over picnic tables.
13 Drawings
The Girl seems a bit compulsive when it comes to drawing. These are some of her efforts.
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Suzie’s House 314 : The Ego of a Dominatrix
Something happened to Emma as soon as she put on the mask. It was as if the lacy black thing had a spirit of it’s own. It flooded into Emma and took control. Suddenly she wasn’t nervous anymore. She felt daring, masterful, and… mean?
The Serialists of June 5th
Featured Author: Welcome Rupert George!
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(The Friar says) I do spy a kind of hope,
The Convention and What Next
I’ve been attending Science Fiction conventions since the 1980’s. I’ve only actually gone to four of them, but I’ve gone multiple times.
At first I was all over the “Writer’s Track” at the conventions. I was convinced I would learn something deep and meaningful at some panel or another. And I did pick up a few tips here and there, but for the most part, it’s just a handful of writers talking about writing. I’ve learned as much or more in the less formal setting of the hospitality room or the nearest bar with the same authors shooting the breeze.
After a while it all kind of blurs together. The same kinds of people crack the same kinds of jokes over and over. It’s fun, but I don’t really care if I miss a few.
So this year I spent it as a volunteer. I love doing volunteer work. It gives me something to do, makes me feel valued, and lets people get to know me without my having to speak up.
This particular convention focuses on writers, gamers (Dungeons and Dragons type), and costumes. There’s a merchants room where they sell books, jewelry, costumes, etc. There was a curry potluck, and “pulled orc” for sale. There were mock battles like the one in the picture. It was small, but had a bit of everything. I consider it a very well rounded SF convention.
But now it’s time for me to finish revising my current WIP. My assistant is expecting me to hand it over for proof reading in a week.
Anything for a Laugh
“You’ll do just about anything for a laugh, won’t you,” he said
“Yep. Just about.” She grinned
“Have you no dignity?”
“Nope. Dignity is too expensive.”
It wasn’t until years later, thinking of all the times he let people go, or went away hurt for the sake of dignity that he understood.
The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the G-man, a host with the most.
13 Items in my Etsy Store
Many of these items come in multiples. You can see what’s included by clicking on the picture.
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Suzie’s House 313 : Two Masks
There was no backstage, and the principal refused to let them darken the gym where folding chairs had been set up for the audience because of some liability thing, and they had to wear some stupid badge that just said they were registered for the talent show, but that wasn’t Emma’s worst problem.
She had two masks.
The Serialists of May 29
Featured Author: Ann Pino, of whom I have already said a ton and a half.
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Monday?
Well, I knew the convention would be continuing into Monday, but I didn’t think I would be. I had a great time, meet some nice people, learned a thing or two, and generally am pleased with myself. Only problem is, now I’m tired. 🙂
