55 Word Challenge: Week Twenty-Eight

55 Word Challenge

Week Twenty-Eight

 

 

Welcome back to #55WordChallenge. No guest artist today, (anyone out there want to be featured?) so I am judge, jury and executioner today. Bahaha!

For those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, all the past contests can be found here.

The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday and ends at noon Thursday. The story is based on one of three photo prompts and can be written in any genre you choose. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that can be done and done well.

The story is to be posted in the comment section below, along with your twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the winner. If you don't want to list your email address, send it to me at jezri@writing.com. I promise I won't distribute it, but if you are the winner I need a way to notify you and to send you your prize.

And what does the winner get? This purty badge for one. For two, a gift card for $5.00 from Amazon. (The prize will be rewarded within about week and sent to your email.) Also, I will be offering a monthly prize to the story I liked the best between the winners. That will be announced at the end of the month who gets this.

If you are an artist that would like to have your work featured, let me know!

Photo Prompts:

Photos courtesy of Publicdomainpictures.net

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55 Word Challenge: Week Twenty-Six

55 Word Challenge

Week Twenty-Six

 

Welcome back to #55WordChallenge. Today's Judge and contributing artist is Rebecca Treadway. *Happy Dance* For those of you who don't know Rebecca, she is a fantastic cover artist. Just check out the covers to the Satan's Toybox anthologies and you will see how amazing she is. She also did the cover of Sam for me. :-) (See how I slipped in a bit of promo there. Shameless, that's me.) Rebecca is among the best in the world of indie. I know she will always tell it like it is, without batting an eye. It's that quality that puts her among the best of the best.

 

Okay, so for those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, all the past contests can be found here.

The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday and ends at noon Thursday. The story is based on one of three photo prompts and can be written in any genre you choose. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that can be done and done well.

The story is to be posted in the comment section below, along with your twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the winner. If you don't want to list your email address, send it to me at jezri@writing.com. I promise I won't distribute it, but if you are the winner I need a way to notify you and to send you your prize.

And what does the winner get? This purty badge for one. For two, a gift card for $5.00 from Amazon. (The prize will be rewarded within about week and sent to your email.) Also, I will be offering a monthly prize to the story I liked the best between the winners. That will be announced at the end of the month who gets this. 

If you are an artist that would like to have your work featured, let me know!

 

Photo Prompts:

 

 

 

 

RL Treadway is a multi-genre writer in the realm of Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery – and everywhere in-between. Her influences include Michael Moorcock, Robert Howard, Poe, Lovecraft, and George RR Martin. Raised in the multicultural city of Sacramento, California, she’s presently at work on a dark Urban Fantasy series, The Unfailed, with her hometown as its backdrop. The first book in the series, I Chiang is scheduled for publication in Winter 2012. You can read Rebecca's updates, rants, information on the lovely word of dark writing on her website, RL. Treadway's Inc.

 

 

Shameless Promo:

 

 

There's Something About Miss Wicker

 

There is something about Gina's geometry teacher, Miss Wicker. The teenage girl can't figure it out, but all the boys in the highschool are in love with her, including Gina's boyfriend.

Then Gina discovers what the secret is and Miss Wicker decides she has to die. What is this teacher doing to the male population of the school?

 

 

 

55 Word Challenge: Week Twenty-Five

55 Word Challenge

Week: Twenty-Five

 

 

 

Today is a special day for 55 Word Challenge. For one, it is my birthday! Yep, that's right, yours truly is getting older.  Scary, I tell ya, just plain scary.

But that's not what makes it special... although it's a close second. No. Today we have an amazing artist with us; Thomas Arensberg. I hope you find his art as inspiring as I do.

 

For those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, all the past contests can be found here.

The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday and ends at noon Thursday. The story is based on one of three Four photo prompts and can be written in any genre you choose. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that can be done and done well. 

The story is to be posted in the comment section below, along with your twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the winner. If you don't want to list your email address, send it to me at jezri@writing.com. I promise I won't distribute it, but if you are the winner I need a way to notify you and to send you your prize.

And what does the winner get? This purty badge for one. For two, a gift card for $5.00 from Amazon. (The prize will be rewarded within about week and sent to your email.) Also new, I will be offering a monthly prize to the story I liked the best between the winners. That will be announced at the end of the month who gets this.  Also, since it is my birthday, YAY, I will be having some giveaways. Yay! Free stuff. So go check out the photos and get to writing already.

If you are an artist that would like to have your work featured, let me know!

Photo Prompts:
There are four this week because I couldn't decide which one to drop.

First, I'm a father then a painter , sculptor . martial artist. My dad was my introduction to creativity and a great artist. As a kid i used to go under the kitchen table and into his lap as he was talking with my mom he would draw what ever I asked for. I  must have been three or four, I asked for a sub as he was talking with my mom ,very fast darwing useing cross haching in the negitve space. At first I thought he was fronting me off, I remember tears in my eyes then I saw the sub for me, it was majic! to this day i love to watch hands painting , sculpting anything really. hands are magic.

Shameless Promo:

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55 Word Challenge: Week Twenty-Four

55Word Challenge

Week Twenty-Four

 

Welcome back to the #55WordChallenge. This weeks contributing artist is William Cook. His art is amazing! It is also scary and a little bit disturbing. So of course I love it. I am sure you will find it inspiring.

That's the good news! The bad is that William is busy with several projects and can't judge this week, sooooo you are stuck with me. Boo, hiss, boo! Muahahaha! This is going to be fun.

For those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, all the past contests can be found here.

The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday and ends at noon Thursday. The story is based on one of three photo prompts and can be written in any genre you choose. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that can be done and done well.

 

The story is to be posted in the comment section below, along with your twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the winner. If you don't want to list your email address, send it to me at jezri@writing.com. I promise I won't distribute it, but if you are the winner I need a way to notify you and to send you your prize.

And what does the winner get? This purty badge for one. For two, a gift card for $5.00 from Amazon. (The prize will be rewarded within about week and sent to your email.) Also new, I will be offering a monthly prize to the story I liked the best between the winners. That will be announced at the end of the month who gets this.

If you are an artist that would like to have your work featured, let me know!

Photo Prompts:

Just hanging Around

 

In The Shadows

 

 

Creepy Eyes

 

 

 

William Cook is a writer/illustrator from NZ. Debut novel: 'Blood Related,' published by Angelic Knight Press December 2011. 'Blood Related' re-release by Black Bed Sheet Books, Halloween 2012, sequel 'Blood Trail' - 2013 release.

Short fiction published in the following anthologies:

Masters of Horror Anthology, 2010 - http://triskaidekabooks.co.nz/
Putrid Poetry & Sickening Sketches 2011 - Collaboration of the Dead: http://amzn.com/1463748027 (+ cover art)
Sketchbook of the Dead: 2012, Deaf Mute Comics - http://www.deafmutepress.com/
Dark Light Anthology: 2012, MARLvision Publications and Carl Hose:
http://www.carlhose.net/index.html

http://www.bloodrelated.wordpress.com
Follow me on Twitter - @williamcook666

Member of the Australian Horror Writers Association & the Horror Blogger Alliance


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55 Word Challenge: Week Twenty

55 Word Challenge

Week Twenty

Welcome back to the #55WordChallenge. I've got some exciting news for you. Things are changing this week and  I think for the better. I am going to start featuring artists and helping to promote their work with this contest. So first up is Elaine Hillson, @tolykit, who has been a participant and winner in past challengers. Elaine has offered up three of her photos and will be acting as judge.

For those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, all the past contests can be found here.

The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday and ends at noon Thursday. The story is based on one of three photo prompts and can be written in any genre you choose. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that can be done and done well.

The story is to be posted in the comment section below, along with your twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the winner. If you don't want to list your email address, send it to me at jezri@writing .com. I promise I won't distribute it, but if you are the winner I need a way to notify you and to send you your prize.

And what does the winner get? This purty badge for one. For two, a gift card for $5.00 from Amazon or from Barnes & Noble. (The prize will be rewarded within a week and sent to your email.) Also new, I will be offering a monthly prize to the story I liked the best between the winners. That will be announced at the end of the month who gets this.

 

If you are an artist that would like to have your work featured, let me know!

Photo Prompt:

Ice1

Forgotten

Time

Elaine Hillson is a UK photographer and writer; with haiku published in Blithe Spirit. She trains llamas in her spare time.  These photos were used with her permission. Elaine retains the exclusive copyright on her photos.

55 Word Challenge: Week Nineteen

55 Word Challenge

Week Nineteen

Welcome back to the #55WordChallenge. What? You've never heard of the 55 Word Challenge? You say you are new to this blog...or just been busy doing other things? Well, let me tell you, you are in for a treat!

For those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, all the past contests can be found here.

The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday and ends at noon Thursday. The story is based on one of three photo prompts and can be written in any genre you choose. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that can be done and done well.

The story is to be posted in the comment section below, along with your twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the winner. If you don't want to list your email address, send it to me at jezri@writing .com. I promise I won't distribute it, but if you are the winner I need a way to notify you and to send you your prize.

And what does the winner get? This purty badge for one. For two, a gift card for $5.00 from Amazon or from Barnes & Noble. (The prize will be rewarded within a week and sent to your email.)

Photo Prompt:

 The bottom photo is courtesy of DaStafiZ


Ok, now go have fun!

55 Word Challenge: Week Seventeen

55 Word Challenge

Week Seventeen

Welcome back to the #55WordChallenge. No special judge this week, (again) so you are stuck with me. Mua ha ha. And I’ve got some great pictures for this week too! So get ready to write and get your creativity flowing.

For those that are uninitiated, the 55 Word Challenge is a contest to write a story in 55 words or less. Not an easy task, but fun and I have been blown away by some of the entries. See for yourself, all the past contests can be found here.

The challenge begins at noon Eastern time every Wednesday and ends at noon Thursday. The story is based on one of three photo prompts and can be written in any genre you choose. My only request is no porn. I don't want to hear graphic details. If it is erotic, make it titillating, not obscene. I know that can be done and done well.

The story is to be posted in the comment section below, along with your twitter handle or email address, so I can contact you if you are the winner. If you don't want to list your email address, send it to me at jezri@writing .com. I promise I won't distribute it, but if you are the winner I need a way to notify you and to send you your prize.

And what does the winner get? This purty badge for one. For two, a gift card for $5.00 from Amazon or from Barnes & Noble. (The prize will be rewarded within a week and sent to your email.)

Photo Prompt:

Okay, most important, have fun!

Shameless Promo:

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