Recent content by Berandor

I for one applaud Zachary the First for not only being very forthcoming about the proceedings last year but also for now leaving the EnNies on a decision he cannot subscribe to. Well played. I think my vote for him was well-placed.

Oh, well. OMFG! I did it! Huzzah! I guess now I can admit that the King of my story was, of course, Piratecat, whom I figuratively killed. Naw, just kidding :) Before my ego explodes, let me thank the judges and the competitors for their hard work, and especially DIsharrock for introducing...

As they say, the writer should have done a better job :) But thanks!

Eosin, thanks! If you talk about the Neo login, the first draft (or maybe draft 0.5) had more online dialogue, and each time the "hero" would use a different revolutionary nick. In the end, I kept Neo and V. This story is one that I'd really like to work on some more... making it way longer...

Only after midnight.

Yes, please feed my back!

Yes, of course a big thank you to the judges! I know judging a lot of stories is more work than writing just a few. And doubly so to HT Wise for choosing the images and organizing all this. Now all you‘ve left to do is vote for me.

Piratecat One problem I have is writing a story from a personal narrative so that it is really infused by that person’s character. I tend to get too matter-of-fact in my descriptions, I think. You really, really don't share this problem with me. And your use of the two hatless guys is...

Damn. Uh, the first lines in the last quote block: when there's no large letters even at the start of the sentence, that's the king. Just so you know. I'm a little pressed for time right now, but I'll answer any questions you have tomorrow or friday. Good luck to Piratecat!

EnWorld Short Story Smackdown 2008 – Final Match: Berandor vs. Piratecat. (no grandma warning this time, though I really wanted to...) Kingslayer. A story in 6 1/2 chapters (1) The King The king does not sleep. He does not need to. Some people say the king is dreaming. They say the king is...

I think by about 6 hours, yes. GMT.

First draft done just in time before I don't have time :) We'll see what I can post...

There are a few minor details that I hope HT Wise is aware of which help with the picture use. But still... Anway, I have my story as well, and so far I really hate it. So fasten your seatbelts, PC, this will be a contender :D

Those pics are easy! All I have to do now is log off and cry for a day or so. I'm sure something will come to me eventually... Image Five... man. Man. man.

It is? Maybe that helps me not being scared... erm... witless. Yeah, that's it. (Forget I said that.) If the last rounds were any indication, I will have to write a story I don't like to have a chance... ;) Edit: The more I think about it, Monday morning Aussie time would be best. I'd have...