tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post4593331736584740173..comments2024-03-17T20:45:42.848+10:00Comments on Denise Covey: #IWSG March - #amwriting - What goes? What stays? What's a non starter when writing a story or adding a scene to a story? Denise Covey http://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-62122153668048917882022-04-03T00:40:03.195+10:002022-04-03T00:40:03.195+10:00Yup, staying crazy busy. Doing vacation in May.
I...Yup, staying crazy busy. Doing vacation in May.<br /><br />I'm doing the #AtoZChallenge - writing a speculative fiction short story.<br />On the main A to Z site today for "B" I shared a list of books. Check it out!<br />At Operation Awesome we're doing the A to Z Challenge and running a survey to pick the next Pass or Pages query contest genre.J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-9065184955317967412022-03-09T15:07:09.493+10:002022-03-09T15:07:09.493+10:00Thanks Holly!Thanks Holly!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-39635927660003728382022-03-06T02:25:07.326+10:002022-03-06T02:25:07.326+10:00The second. ;)
I'm glad you're safe, but ...The second. ;)<br /><br />I'm glad you're safe, but so sorry about the devastation around you.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-51599216685443184012022-03-05T10:10:22.832+10:002022-03-05T10:10:22.832+10:00Thanks for your vote Nick. Yes we certainly don...Thanks for your vote Nick. Yes we certainly don't need a war to add to the natural disasters we're experiencing.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-81797534287959329502022-03-05T08:37:22.669+10:002022-03-05T08:37:22.669+10:00Thanks for voting, Kalpana. Thanks for voting, Kalpana. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-17685145621985856492022-03-04T08:50:11.640+10:002022-03-04T08:50:11.640+10:00Thanks for your vote, Diane.Thanks for your vote, Diane.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-42395937836848515872022-03-04T01:47:36.848+10:002022-03-04T01:47:36.848+10:00So sorry to hear about the floods. Glad you're...So sorry to hear about the floods. Glad you're safe. Regarding the 2 first chapters: definitely the 2nd. It grabs the reader immediately and thrusts us into the action.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-475007825672738142022-03-03T22:45:20.549+10:002022-03-03T22:45:20.549+10:00I'm glad you're up on a hill and safe from...I'm glad you're up on a hill and safe from floods. My heart goes out to those affected by the floods and the war. I like the idea of offering the axed versions as a bonus chapter. <br />The second one is better. Lots of drama there. <br />Happy IWSG day. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-71698694138639920712022-03-03T15:33:58.410+10:002022-03-03T15:33:58.410+10:00JLenni, you sound busy too. Love the quote at the ...JLenni, you sound busy too. Love the quote at the end.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-81673124236745178872022-03-03T15:32:38.345+10:002022-03-03T15:32:38.345+10:00I think it's a great idea. I try not to waste ...I think it's a great idea. I try not to waste too much.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-59480273244128404732022-03-03T14:47:38.204+10:002022-03-03T14:47:38.204+10:00Yeah, it's hard to know what has to be cut bec...Yeah, it's hard to know what has to be cut because it doesn't fit your "brand" or fit the story or whatever. <br />And hard times like these can fuel or fizzle a creative mind. <br />Hope you're having a great day! My latest blog post has my theme for the April #AtoZChallenge (I'm writing speculative fiction and looking for prompts).<br />At Operation Awesome we have the #PassOrPages query contest going on (friends or enemies to lovers Romance). <br />Looks like I'll be very busy the next few weeks!<br />March quote: "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." - Mark TwainJ Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-86307292387972904502022-03-03T14:20:19.781+10:002022-03-03T14:20:19.781+10:00Thank you Sonia. And thanks for the vote.Thank you Sonia. And thanks for the vote.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-10840323156090413742022-03-03T12:47:29.080+10:002022-03-03T12:47:29.080+10:00Thanks Jemi.Thanks Jemi.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-1059046045481686902022-03-03T12:44:42.659+10:002022-03-03T12:44:42.659+10:00Yes, our news is only about our flooding and Ukrai...Yes, our news is only about our flooding and Ukraine.<br />Thanks for voting.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-23027805623602994212022-03-03T12:41:35.211+10:002022-03-03T12:41:35.211+10:00Thanks for the vote Natalie.Thanks for the vote Natalie.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-49397924249699106072022-03-03T12:30:14.880+10:002022-03-03T12:30:14.880+10:00Thanks Hilary. Thanks for the vote.Thanks Hilary. Thanks for the vote.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-67223575205975109162022-03-03T12:27:00.747+10:002022-03-03T12:27:00.747+10:00It's actually just out of summer here, Alex, w...It's actually just out of summer here, Alex, which is when we get floods.<br />Thanks for the vote.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-88202346937049136932022-03-03T12:04:51.460+10:002022-03-03T12:04:51.460+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.eleanejaccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17962633183203846108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-49934878627713913182022-03-03T11:15:19.995+10:002022-03-03T11:15:19.995+10:00Thanks for your vote, Helen.Thanks for your vote, Helen.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-1983534398829253302022-03-03T10:41:15.046+10:002022-03-03T10:41:15.046+10:00Thanks Janet for your vote and your concern.Thanks Janet for your vote and your concern.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-16005601865417648362022-03-03T10:22:59.477+10:002022-03-03T10:22:59.477+10:00I agree. I don't see things changing for the b...I agree. I don't see things changing for the better. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-52357931678258004922022-03-03T10:20:31.632+10:002022-03-03T10:20:31.632+10:00Yes Olga, floods are scary, but in Australia we ar...Yes Olga, floods are scary, but in Australia we are old enemies. Happens most years in summer. Makes a mess of roads and bridges. <br />Thanks for voting on my story.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-51091088109261159922022-03-03T10:13:01.454+10:002022-03-03T10:13:01.454+10:00Thanks Liza. I'm sure your sister was encourag...Thanks Liza. I'm sure your sister was encouraged by talking to you. War and floods. Urk.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-89112408953969613952022-03-03T05:07:23.384+10:002022-03-03T05:07:23.384+10:00So glad you are safe. My sister is in Victoria. We...So glad you are safe. My sister is in Victoria. We spent a lot of time Facetiming about the floods and the war. Wishing you the best.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-6275411253397162282022-03-03T04:56:29.962+10:002022-03-03T04:56:29.962+10:00Floods are scary. We had floods last fall in BC wh...Floods are scary. We had floods last fall in BC which wiped out all the roads east, to the rest of Canada. To the point where food delivery was disrupted for the entire province. I think they are still fixing some of those roads. I'm glad you're OK.<br />The new scene is definitely better. Excellent re-write! Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.com