January 2023 Blog Battle
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Our word this month is:
Dynamic
You can start writing at any time, but make sure you post your story by the
20th of January
to have a link shared here and on social media.
Once you’ve posted your story to your blog, put a link to it in the comments section, and we’ll add your story to the Battle Stories Line-up post that goes live the 3rd Friday of the month (the same as the post-by date).
Make sure to check back and read some of the stories of your fellow battlers. Leave comments to encourage these writers. And go a step further in supporting one another by sharing each other’s stories on your own blog or social media, whatever you’re most comfortable with!
Basic Rules:
The Prompt Word will be given the First FRIDAY of every month.
Post your story by the 3rd Friday of the same month (this is the same date as the Stories post goes live).
RULES
- up to 2000 words max (give or take a few)
- fictional tale (or true if you really want)
- Any genre that fits within PG-13 (or less)-type Content – let’s keep this family friendly!
- Your story must contain the randomly chosen word(s) and/or be centered around the word meaning in a way that shows it is clearly related.
- Go for the entertainment value!
- Put a link back to your #BlogBattle Short Story in the comments section
- Please tweet and otherwise share your battler buddies’ stories across social media.
- Use the hashtag #BlogBattle when tweeting all the stories so we can cross-share.
- Have fun!
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See what I mean.
You can’t even trust the Copy Link without a few tries:
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Gremlins R Us… to coin a toy manufacturer. I’ll add and read soon Roger
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One of those instances when the page slips you aim to click at one option and by the time you click, it’s on another.
As the old classic Fleetwood Mac refrain went…
‘Oh well…’
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I know that one well. Usually when trying to switch from my site to BB. I end up constantly hitting my site as the drop down is slower than my click rate 🙄
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I feel and share your pain…..and frustration!😠
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Sorry for the delay.
Maintenance work on the Zeta- Delta 739 Wormhole again
The Way Things Work January #BlogBattle-Dynamic
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Wow! So many submissions already. It will be awesome to reconnect with everyone. I’m in the process of writing up my entry. Hopefully, it should be up tomorrow (before your post on Friday)
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Last minute.com lol. I’d give a little leeway mind. Its great to see some old faces dropping in too
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OK, just posted!
My goal is to start submitting the week before on a regular basis, but at this point in time, I am happy to just get it in on time 😉
Happy new year!
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Haha. Happy new year to you too. I’ll add it in the morning and pop over for a read.
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This is the sort of prompt word the drives me nuts – just couldn’t think of anything until the cats started something new…
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Haha, always the cats Mark. I have 5 rescue ones, one of which is only two months or so old. I’ll add this to the line up tomorrow unless Abe beats me to it!
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🙂
We have 1 rescue and 2 “self rescue” who turned up and moved in 2013-14…
(There was a 3rd “self rescue”, but he rolled up his great fluffy paws a while ago.)
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Here’s mine for this month:
Looking forward as usual to what everybody comes up with – and it’s great to see some ‘old faces’ back!
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Bit of a rush coming in today haha. Even Joshua is in this time Able
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That first line … talk about a HOOK! 😉
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I am back!!! How I have missed you all and this monthly challenge! I am optimistically, realistically hopeful to participate each month this year. One month down! Looking forward to all your DYNAMIC tales! 😉
https://joyerancatore.com/2023/01/14/deaths-bouquet/
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Good to see Joy. I bagged this from the ping back already. I did try and leave a comment but the submit button wasn’t having it. I think a few of us have had that break recently too 😊
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Thank you, Gary! And thanks for letting me know about that submit issue; I’ll try to figure that one out. Always some tech gremlin or another messing with me!
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Could be. I’ll try again this weekend and let you know if its still not liking me haha
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For some reason, I can’t comment on your story, Joy.
I click submit, and nothing happens… But it’s a lovely piece! Here’s what I had to say:
Gorgeous writing!
I loved how you toyed with the imagery, from bottles and room sprays to a swimmer gasping for breath to roses thrown after a funeral.
And that final line! Brilliant.
I can’t help but wonder what the death faeries are. They have such an almost oxymoronic name. “Faeries” conjures up pictures of delightful—almost childlike—magic. But the death faeries? I love it. And is their shepherd human, faerie, or something else entirely?
You did so much with such a short piece!
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Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I’m still developing this world and all its intricacies, but I do believe the shepherds and shepherdesses are human. There is a bit more back story to them, though, that I have yet to uncover.
Death Faeries surprised me too! I’ve had flower faeries, mountain faeries, fire faeries, etc. Once the idea popped in my head, it made perfect sense that there would be faeries involved in death as well.
If only I could figure out what on earth is up with my comment system. Gary wasn’t able to comment either, but I updated my plugins and had a comment come through. I suppose the tech gremlins have returned to torment me!
Thanks for reading!
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That I did… and I’ll have another go later Joy. If it works all good, if not I’ll let you know here
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Thank you!!
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I just tried again Joy, but I’m still not getting any joy from the SUBMIT button. This is what I tried to put though
A shepherd of death fairies… sounds very sinister. As Abe said it makes them sound immortal, which, by our standards they may appear to be. It may be a short piece, but rich in content.
Excellent job Joy. Keep visiting BB as it gives a rich addition
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Thank you for the kind words! I’ll see if I can wrangle this webbie/techie gremlins before next month! LOL
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If it helps, I had a problem yesterday and emailed WP tech support. They fixed it today after it drove me nuts for a week.
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Well, it’s been a minute since I last visited you lovely folk here at the #BlogBattle.
I’m popping by at least once this year to see how you’re all doing and to let you know I’m still alive! I’ve penned a goofy little thing about aliens. Unfortunately, it has been a while since I’ve written a short story, so I need some practice.
I hope everyone is doing well and you’ve had a great new year!
Here’s my piece: https://joshuainsole.com/short-stories/a-cupcake-a-day-keeps-the-aliens-away/
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Rather like my extended break Joshua. I noticed you had a new look web design too. Been meaning to drop in and this is the perfect foil to do so. I’ve missed our banter too. Will add this tomorrow and be ready for the comment to follow haha
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One of my go-to words!
Now all I need is for one of the Muses to take time out from visiting with her sisters…🤔
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Then I have great expectations of your muse 😂😂 No pressure intended haha
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No none at all
As long as I get the right one of the nine😳
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