Third Campaigner Challenge

Life has been difficult, and I almost missed this...here's my entry!

The lavender sky hints at warmth, maybe.  The sun might decide to burn through the June gloom, but I doubt it - the lavender will give way to gun-metal gray and stay that way till the sun decides to peek through the cloud cover on his way to bed, maybe then a nice sliver of red.  The air smells damp and moldy, I hate that smell.  My lips are dry; I'm so out of shape - ugh salt.  Why do I walk down here every morning?  My nipples are already at home they're sticking out so far.  I hate sand, I hate the way the sand sticks to everything and chafes; and I really hate that goddamn slime ball staring at my tits.  Everyone assumes you like to surf and frolic like Gidget; but I really hate everything to do with this damn place - so what if I was born here?  I suppose I should sit here and meditate for a while - get into my "zen zone"; but what's the point?  My deep breaths will give way to snores because I'm NOT in the right mindset.

What the hell is that?  AAACK!  Nothing like a good dry heave in the morning.  I hate how the wind changes on a dime, and brings god knows what to unsuspecting nostrils.  Dead fish is one thing, but that is nasty - rotten body odor and...opium den?  Seriously, where is that coming from?  Up on the dunes?  God I hate this chug - up, up, up...it seems never-ending.  Up, up, up...did I mention I hate sand?  Holy shit!  Are those legs?  The buzzing finally registers, the buzzing...Oh! Fuck! Thousands of bees just noticed me, and I'm too close for comfort...I'm going to die, I don't have my EPI pen!

Hope you enjoyed this, I'm number 129 and you can "like" me by clicking HERE

Writer's Campaign - 1st Challenge Questions

Well, it looks like the 12 finalists will be announced shortly.  I was honored to be asked to judge a group of entries and pick my favorite from a list of four - the one I chose becomes one of the 12 finalists and wins a prize! :)

There were so many great entries, and so many entries with 20 "likes" or more, not to mention over 50 comments on their post...I dream of that...I dream of getting there.  Thank you to all of you sweet souls that took the time to read my flash fiction piece, comment to me, offer a critique - I truly appreciate it! :)

As it is, I just plug along - writing, trying to make it interesting and hoping it is good.  And so I wait for the next Challenge, I wait and wonder...will I be better next time?

Let me ask you...my MC cursed in my story - is that a "No-No"?  I write Adult Fiction and I didn't think strong language was against the rules (I didn't see that posted anyway), but if I'm making a fatal error; someone please fill me in! ;)  After reading about 40 of the other entries, I realized no one else seemed to have cursing and I don't want to break any blogger laws.  Once again, thank you for your time - your interest - and your continued support!

Have a rockin' day!

First Campaigner Challenge

To one and all I send my love, I hope you enjoy this first foray into "forced" writing (in other words, I've never done this before!).  Hopefully, it isn't too dreadful; and I receive some constructive criticism - that is the point after all. :)  Here is my humble offering...


You Shouldn't Scream

The door swung open and the waves of heat brought the flies. 

I can smell the stink of rotting flesh, and I pray it isn't my leg; perhaps just a rat caught in the trap under the camper.

"What the hell took you so long?" I screamed, I should not have screamed. 

Now look at me, I'm stuck and don't know what I'm going to do without him.  What the fuck kind of person just up and leaves after doing this?  I'm here because of him, if I had a phone I'd call for help; but I'm stuck in Nowheresville with no electricity, plumbing or cell coverage.  It's got to be almost midnight and I'm an idiot.

What is that scratching?  What is outside?  I've got to check my leg, but I'm scared of what I'll see.  At least it's a full moon, that'll help me clean up this mess.

"OK...I can do this...OH SHIT!"

To be fair, I did not expect the maggots...I think the puking is justifiable.

Fuck! I've got to get out of here. 

I can hear breathing; no, it is SNIFFING!

Please! Not a coyote.  The fucker's tail hit the broom and the door swung shut.

I did try to not only complete the challenge, but the additional bonus challenge as well...let me know what you think!

if you like this story, please "Like" it on the Linkylinks; I'm number 139. thanks!

The Campaign is kickin' my butt!

Well, I finally figured out how to "follow" everyone in my group (all those with no "follow" button are making it incredibly difficult to "follow" you!), and now I am responsible for reading 60 blogs everyday.  I am a mother of three and even when the older two start school on Wednesday, I will still have my willful, stubborn, overly active 15 month old at home with me.  It took me over 3 hours on Friday to read/comment on all the blogs; and I don't have that kind of time!

Please, gentle bloggers, please let me know how you do this - and how to do it correctly!  I want to fulfill my obligations; but as of this weekend...I feel like I'm letting Rach & all the other bloggers down!

I know, I know...I'm a perfectionist and I'm sure Liz will say "Just do what you can"; but I want to give all of you the same attention you are giving to me!

Help!