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<blockquote data-quote="Mirth" data-source="post: 628575" data-attributes="member: 5242"><p>Thanks fellas. </p><p></p><p>And thanks to Speaker for a well-played round. Yours was such a strong story in the first round, that I gave up my tried-and-true tactic of only writing scenarios in hopes of netting a win. It worked, but just barely. Whew. Kudos to you, Speaker.</p><p></p><p>Now for some commentary / exposition:</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Honestly, I wasn't even thinking about playing to you on this one, Mark. I was just trying to figure out how to fit that picture in which seemed to contrast so vividly with the rest of them. As always, I did some research based on the text found at the bottom two of the pics that you posted. The turtle painting info in my story is accurate and can be found <a href="http://www.forteantimes.com/gallery/turtle.shtml" target="_blank">here.</a> The setting picture info is also drawn from the internet and can be found <a href="http://www.danheller.com/punta-chivato.html" target="_blank">here.</a> As for Pinocchio, I was thinking about legendary or mythical figures that wouldn't have skeletons and that just came to me. Truly, I was worried that trying fiction in the contest would kill me, but Speaker's work in the first round was so intimidating that I had to give it a try. Glad you liked it.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Aren't gnomes always the ultimate punishment? Well, there are mimes. So would that make gnomes the penultimate punishment? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Glad you liked it. I needed a laugh myself after this crazy weekend with my son, so I wrote it for me too. Heh.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Owning a book & music store, I suppose I feel entitled to take cheap shots at pop culture <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> As was said in the story, The Fiend is failing at his job because the evil he creates isn't really evil, it's just annoying. Are you telling me that Kenny G isn't annoying (or evil)? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> <a href="http://www.apocalypse.org/~matthew/other/patm_keng/" target="_blank">Pat Metheny</a> might disagree with you.</p><p></p><p>All in all, I'm pleased with the story. I have to say again that I was worried about my decision to try fiction and I'm glad it worked out.</p><p></p><p>Unsheath thy blade, Lady of Shadows! It is time to dance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mirth, post: 628575, member: 5242"] Thanks fellas. And thanks to Speaker for a well-played round. Yours was such a strong story in the first round, that I gave up my tried-and-true tactic of only writing scenarios in hopes of netting a win. It worked, but just barely. Whew. Kudos to you, Speaker. Now for some commentary / exposition: Honestly, I wasn't even thinking about playing to you on this one, Mark. I was just trying to figure out how to fit that picture in which seemed to contrast so vividly with the rest of them. As always, I did some research based on the text found at the bottom two of the pics that you posted. The turtle painting info in my story is accurate and can be found [URL=http://www.forteantimes.com/gallery/turtle.shtml]here.[/URL] The setting picture info is also drawn from the internet and can be found [URL=http://www.danheller.com/punta-chivato.html]here.[/URL] As for Pinocchio, I was thinking about legendary or mythical figures that wouldn't have skeletons and that just came to me. Truly, I was worried that trying fiction in the contest would kill me, but Speaker's work in the first round was so intimidating that I had to give it a try. Glad you liked it. Aren't gnomes always the ultimate punishment? Well, there are mimes. So would that make gnomes the penultimate punishment? ;) Glad you liked it. I needed a laugh myself after this crazy weekend with my son, so I wrote it for me too. Heh. Owning a book & music store, I suppose I feel entitled to take cheap shots at pop culture :p As was said in the story, The Fiend is failing at his job because the evil he creates isn't really evil, it's just annoying. Are you telling me that Kenny G isn't annoying (or evil)? :D [URL=http://www.apocalypse.org/~matthew/other/patm_keng/]Pat Metheny[/URL] might disagree with you. All in all, I'm pleased with the story. I have to say again that I was worried about my decision to try fiction and I'm glad it worked out. Unsheath thy blade, Lady of Shadows! It is time to dance! [/QUOTE]
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