Site Administrator Popular Post Cia Posted April 8, 2018 Site Administrator Popular Post Posted April 8, 2018 Who wants to play a game? The Idioms are Real is a fun game where you have to write a scene/story where the idiom means exactly what it says. I see lots of interesting worlds to come! If you want to play, just chime in (make sure you do an @ mention of my name so I don't miss your request to play) or PM me. I'm going to put them all in here as well so we can discuss/commiserate/laugh together. Because we need some guidelines and how-tos:1. Contact Cia (PM or @ mention here) : She will use an idiom random generator to give you your prompt2. You must use said prompt--whatever it is--in your story as if it really means what it says! So if you were to get it's raining cats and dogs... you must have characters somehow being showered with cats and dogs. Just how would that work? It's up to you! But the more fun, the better. 3. Write a flash fiction piece under 5k in length. No minimum word count required--but you can't just post the idiom, of course, lol. 4. Post the flash piece as either a solo story or a chapter to your existing flash fiction collection in GA Stories, but make sure it is saved as UNPUBLISHED. Do not set a date or time to have the story published. 5. PM Cia with a link to your flash fiction piece. The story title/author name and a link will be featured in a topic on the site as well as in the site's weekly newsletter. The deadline for the stories to be completed and posted (unpublished!) will be April 25th. Authors and their Idioms: Dolores Esteban: food for thought Valkyrie: jack of all trades Puppilull: all Greek to me MacGreg: crack someone up BHopper2: run out of steam Defiance19: long in the tooth northie: to steal someone's thunder mikiesboy: off on the wrong foot Renee Stevens: every cloud has a silver lining JayT: rise and shine Drew Espinosa: wear your heart on your sleeve Caz Pedroso: drink like a fish Timothy M: under the weather Comicfan: when pigs fly 9
Puppilull Posted April 8, 2018 Posted April 8, 2018 (edited) Is it just me or did @MacGreg get a rather suitable idiom...? I had a sudden burst of inspiration while running, so I may have an idea. Edited April 8, 2018 by Puppilull 1 2
MacGreg Posted April 8, 2018 Posted April 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, Puppilull said: Is it just me or did @MacGreg get a rather suitable idiom...? I had a sudden burst of inspiration while running, so I may have an idea. The idiom random generator was not so random, hmm? 2 1
Site Administrator Popular Post Cia Posted April 8, 2018 Author Site Administrator Popular Post Posted April 8, 2018 No, it really is weird! So, like Dolores said she's sick at home on the couch and could use the time to think of a story... and the thing totally gave her food for thought as the idiom. Maybe it's a haunted website randomizer? Or the internet has gone all AI and is tracking everything we see/say/do online? 5 1
Brayon Posted April 8, 2018 Posted April 8, 2018 Well, the one you sent me, has inspired me to try a new genre as well. I find it funny, I just read a Steampunk Anthology from Dreamspinner, and got "Run out of steam." 2
Puppilull Posted April 8, 2018 Posted April 8, 2018 If it makes everone feel less monitored, I can attest to having no Greek connections or plans at the moment. Haven't even had tzatziki in ages... 1 3
Mikiesboy Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 @Cia may i please have one more.. well my first one.. but one in your list .. oh i'll give this a go in other words..~covers eyes and cowers in the corner~ 2
Brayon Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, Renee Stevens said: Do I dare..... Yes, yes you do... *waves hand like a Jedi* 2 2 1
Renee Stevens Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 Ugh... I must be a glutton for punishment, but I'm in a writing mood, so what the hey, I'll give it a shot.... @Cia Please be nice, lol 2 2
Mikiesboy Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 22 minutes ago, Renee Stevens said: Do I dare..... oh lord 2
Site Administrator Cia Posted April 9, 2018 Author Site Administrator Posted April 9, 2018 *rubs hands together* More victims! @Mikiesboy @Renee Stevens check out the top post in the topic, you have your idioms!! 1
Mikiesboy Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 Just now, Cia said: *rubs hands together* More victims! @Mikiesboy @Renee Stevens check out the top post in the topic, you have your idioms!! i'm ascared now 1 1
Renee Stevens Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Cia said: *rubs hands together* More victims! @Mikiesboy @Renee Stevens check out the top post in the topic, you have your idioms!! That wasn't nice That one is gonna be an interesting one to figure something out for! 2
Mikiesboy Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Renee Stevens said: That wasn't nice That one is gonna be an interesting one to figure something out for! oh my ... good luck honey 3
Renee Stevens Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Mikiesboy said: oh my ... good luck honey LOL. Thanks hon. Good luck on yours as well! 2
Drew Espinosa Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 Eh, it's my birthday, I might as well do something fun! I'm in @Cia. 3
Site Administrator Cia Posted April 9, 2018 Author Site Administrator Posted April 9, 2018 More players, yay! I gave you a prompt, even though you didn't tag me, @JayT (tsk!) Hope you had a great birthday, @Drew Espinosa and keep having more fun with your prompt! And there's one for you too, @Caz Pedroso Just check the first post to find your idiom! 1 1
Caz Pedroso Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Cia said: And there's one for you too, @Caz Pedroso Just check the first post to find your idiom! I think 1
Site Administrator Popular Post Cia Posted April 12, 2018 Author Site Administrator Popular Post Posted April 12, 2018 Just remember everyone... It's all for fun and to stretch your writing brain, so if you come up with a little 4 paragraph scene, or a 4k short story, or nothing at all... that's okay! 3 4
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