Meet my fellow sister of the fey author Adele Marie Park. She’s over at Colleen’s <3
Carrot Ranch Rodeo Contest #2: Memoir – The Winning Entries and My Flash #Rollercoasters
Well done to all the winners and to all the participants for joining in.
Here is the link to the winning entries: https://carrotranch.com/2018/11/16/rodeo-2-memoir-winners/
Here’s my entry which was inspired by a true life event – overcoming my fear of rollercoasters and taking my one and only ride with my two young daughters. I’ve never been on a rollercoaster since (and have no intention of so doing,) but the memory has stayed firmly in my mind as a massive accomplishment.
A true triumph over fear!
It’s a gut-wrenching fear of mine: Roller-coasters, a grim holding on, tempting death. Sometimes you have to face your fears and deal with them. I’m proud of the ride in Portugal. I was with my family, my two daughters and my husband. I had to be brave, and I was. I’ve got the photo to prove it but never ask me to do it again! Not now, not ever. It was a once in a lifetime moment, one I’ll treasure forever. But I still imagine what could have happened and an author’s imagination is the most dangerous, evil ride.
It’s no wonder that wicked old roller-coasters feature in my writing. You’ll have to read the second novel in The Curse of Time series to see what I am talking about! I’m still working on that.. I’m around the 70,000 word mark!
Buying link: http://mybook.to/TheCurseofTime
Unique Selling Point: Unique, Imaginative, ‘Charming, enchanting and richly layered this is purely delightful.’
“This delightful book will appeal to teens and young adults who love stories filled with magical crystals, dark family curses, and mysteries waiting to be solved around every corner. Each chapter leads you on a journey of discovery where Amelina earns the right to use three wizard stones to reset the balance of time and finally break the curse that holds her family hostage. A captivating tale!” – Colleen M. Chesebro (Editor)
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Buying Link: http://mybook.to/TheCurseofTime
Carrot Ranch Dialog Rodeo Contest #1 – The Winning Entries and My Flash
Well done to the winners of Carrot Ranch Rodeo Contest #1.
Here’s the link to the winning entries: https://carrotranch.com/2018/11/09/rodeo-1-dialog-winners/
And here’s the funny prompt photo featuring Geoff blowing kisses at a ….
I’m delighted to announce that I am now a sponsor of Carrot Ranch – a wonderful community of flash fiction writers run by the truly amazing Charli Mills.
Here is my entry to Carrot Ranch’s Rodeo Contest #1.
Mr Blue Turtle Neck
“Hey Fred…”
“Flaming Frankie. You Freddie me every time.”
“Sorry, man you look like a Freddy to me,”
“Well I’m not!”
“Don’t pout, handsome lawyer dude. Let me kiss you better.”
“UGH!”
“Now you’re being rude.”
“I don’t get no kick out of kissing turtles.”
“Live a little, bro. Let’s make a splash together.”
“A splash, I’d flood the pond!”
“I’d show off me wares. Mr hot blue tee-shirt might notice.”
“Notice, he’d love you to take that long neck and extend it backwards.”
“Oh! A surprise manoeuvre. A sneak a kiss turtle style.”
“Now you’re making me jealous!”
Hope you enjoyed my flash!
My YA Fantasy Paranormal novel – Buy link: http://mybook.to/TheCurseofTime
Unique Selling Point: Unique, Imaginative, ‘Charming, enchanting and richly layered this is purely delightful.’
“This delightful book will appeal to teens and young adults who love stories filled with magical crystals, dark family curses, and mysteries waiting to be solved around every corner. Each chapter leads you on a journey of discovery where Amelina earns the right to use three wizard stones to reset the balance of time and finally break the curse that holds her family hostage. A captivating tale!” – Colleen M. Chesebro (Editor)
I’m a contributing author in the Plaisted Publishing House Ghostly Writes Anthology 2018.
Reviews needed! Please support us.
Available on Amazon, Apple, Nook, Kobo, Scribd, 24S, Playster, Indigo, Angus &Robertson, Mondadori Store: Universal Buying Link
Social Media:
Authors Website: https://mjmallon.com
Collaborative blog: https://sistersofthefey.wordpress.com
Twitter: @Marjorie_Mallon and @curseof_time
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COLLEEN’S WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 109, HAPPY NOVEMBER – “POETS CHOICE OF WORDS”
This week Colleen has given us total freedom with a free choice of words so I thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to explore a new form of poetry too. Etheree poem…
Etheree The Etheree poem consists of ten lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The trick is to create a memorable message within the required format. Poets can get creative and write an Etheree with more than one verse, but the idea is to follow suit with an inverted syllable count. Reversed Etheree Syllable Count: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Double Etheree Syllable Count: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 9, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
I had a wonderful walk in the Botanic Gardens in Cambridge during my lunch break and came across this beautiful tree. It was so beautiful and magical that I struggled to part with it! This Etheree is in its honour.
Tree,
Darling,
Sweet Beauty,
Transfixed am I,
Brilliant orange leaves,
Surrounding you – autumn,
Mighty Miracle Magic,
Thrilling feather-light touch of leaves,
I breath in your enchantment deeply,
Lingering in your botanic kingdom.
I walk amongst your crisp leaves marvelling,
But time calls me – I must leave too soon,
Touching your bark quickening heartbeat,
I steal a leaf feel aflame,
My feet begin moving,
But my heart stays here,
In paradise,
Crowned autumn,
Darling,
Tree.
To join in Colleen’s challenge: https://colleenchesebro.com/2018/11/06/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-109-happy-november-poets-choice-of-words/
Hope you like my Etheree, I’ve never done one before. That was fun!
I’m a contributing author in the Plaisted Publishing House Ghostly Writes Anthology 2018 with my story Ghostly Goodbye.
Available on Amazon, Apple, Nook, Kobo, Scribd, 24S, Playster, Indigo, Angus &Robertson, Mondadori Store: Universal Buying Link
Reviews needed! Please support us.
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Authors Website: https://mjmallon.com
Collaborative Blog: https://sistersofthefey.wordpress.com
Twitter: @Marjorie_Mallon and @curseof_time
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