Issue 2 of 5x5 Fiction: Secrets, Scuffles and Surprises
The reads are quick stabs of entertainment, but are writing them? Trailer Snuff took me a couple weeks. When Angel first announced the zine six months back, I thought a complete (good) story in five words by five sentences would be easy enough. But... nah. Might as well tie my tooth to a string, the other end to a knob and slam the door. On the other hand, I love a good challenge and reading others bites of creations are fun. After reading this (Crazy, Fun, Warped) issue, I challenge you to read the sub guidelines and work up a 5x5.
Big Thanks to Angel for publishing my work.
XXX
18 comments:
Your description of the tooth and the string is pretty much the way I do all my writing. It's definitely easy to write long-winded and rambling rather than short and restrained. See? I can't even comment in a 5x5.
That Angel dude, he's always up to something.
Just read Trailer Snuff.
Holy moly. That's an incredible punch to the gut.
Well, well done.
Thanks, Jodi. And all you peeps reading this, please do stop in and spend a few moments in Jodi's trailer. She'll keep a light oan fer ya!
Hi Cathy!
You're funny. And yes, it certainly is. I had noticed my comments weren't showing up on FB. It was because they were too long! Sheesh, right? I really admire people who can whip these puppies up. Do you follow Trev on twitter? He writes alot of hint fiction. Thank you for reading and coming back here to let me know how it gotcha'. xx
Thanks, Ang!
Lights on.
Heh.
Just watch your step.
Lights on? Someone hold my hand...That was some mighty fine dark writing, Jodi.
Nice to share some pages with you again.
Sometimes, the smaller a piece is the more it demands absolute attention to detail. Like polishing a gem.
Congratulations, Jodi! Angel's is a neat idea. Clicking over there now.
Erin,
Gotta keep those lights on with VIRUS around. Somethun's liable to rise back up and bite'cha.
;-) Thanks. And I loved yours (Zombie Girl)
Charles,
Very well said, sir. And thanks for what you said at the site. ;-)
Ogre,
It's def a cool idea. I've said this before, but it reminds me of fictional suduko. I bet you'll really enjoy it.
Can I just say that your story was just... great! The trick is in that last sentence: "Finally, some fuckin’ peace, eh?" Genius.
I loved the first one, too. Creepy, but amusing.
Greetings from London.
Wow! An incredible punch to the gut! But I loved it!
I'm always one of your most supportive peeps. Yeah!
Congrats, Jodi, on yet another publication. :D
That's one challenge I haven't tried yet. I wonder if I could do it... Must try sometime.
Thanks everyone! And Mari give it a whirl, I bet you'd really enjoy it.
Very well done!! Sucker punched! I agree, Jodi... Writing with brevity and being effective is waaaaaaaaay harder than spewing 100 pages.
I'm up for the challenge...
...very dark, vivid, and as always...well done!
Girl, you got moxie ;)
EL
Wow! Interesting! Wonderful!
Thanks for your latest comment on my blog. The Black Keys are the business, aren't they? :-)
Greetings from London.
"Rock the cradle, baby’s cryin’." And then BAM! to the solar plexus. Nice, Jodi.
I would have had a hard time pulling off a flash that short. Excellent.
Wow! Fantastic! I enjoyed reading it!
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