Phobia

May 11, 2009 at 9:54 pm | In Writing Adventure Group | 21 Comments
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I have a book with a whole bunch of phobias in it so, I just took the first one and went with it, enjoy.

Removed for submission purposes, and has been accepted to Everyday Weirdness.   http://everydayweirdness.com/e/20090622/ 

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  1. Well written and very detailed! Very good!

    Comment by theoates — May 11, 2009 #

  2. Glad you enjoyed it, theoates.

    Comment by christinekirchoff — May 11, 2009 #

  3. In early on this one! A packet of “Doggie Yums” in my back pocket. No wine, perhaps a coffee instead?

    Ah yes, I remember now, the writing. Very good, it conjours up wonderful images.

    I like the way that you create sanctuary behind the glass.

    Toodle Pip.
    Bomber

    Comment by Bomber — May 12, 2009 #

  4. Hahaha! Perfect Bomber! Doggie Yums and Coffee, what more can a girl ask for?

    Thank you for the compliment. I really like the flow of this piece, I’m thinking about adding some more to it. Maybe, not sure yet.

    Anyhow, Toodle Pip to you too.

    Comment by christinekirchoff — May 12, 2009 #

  5. Interesting post… I found myself wondering about the girl and her parents, her history… so well done on that!

    Comment by Nixy Valentine — May 13, 2009 #

  6. I felt her pain. I felt her fear. Very real and very sad. Your description was beautifully done and perfectly exhibited.

    Comment by Sharon Donovan — May 13, 2009 #

  7. Thanks Nixy. It was hard to create a world around a fear of itching.

    Hello Sharon, thank you for the compliment.

    Comment by christinekirchoff — May 13, 2009 #

  8. Great piece. I like the contrast with the lively kids outside. This could easily be the start of a bigger story. Good use of pace to, the image of the girl at the window slowly unfolding. Time is different behind the sterile window. :)

    Comment by Dan — May 14, 2009 #

  9. Thank you Dan. It could, couldn’t it? It’s now in my In Progress folder.

    Cheers. :-)

    Comment by christinekirchoff — May 14, 2009 #

  10. I agree with Dan; this sounds like the opening for a novel.

    Then again, it would make a good ending, too!

    Really moody, dark and rich, Christine. I want more.

    Comment by Sue O'Shields — May 15, 2009 #

  11. Thank you Sue! :-)

    The young woman really did get under my skin, I was buggy for hours after writing it. lol.

    Cheers.

    Comment by christinekirchoff — May 15, 2009 #

  12. Hmmmm can you say “Miss Havisham”? I was also struck by the way the “glass cage” suggests the common way that insects are displayed. Good job!

    Comment by Iain Martin — May 15, 2009 #

  13. So you caught that, huh? I’m glad, you have a good eye Iain.

    Thanks for commenting!

    Comment by christinekirchoff — May 15, 2009 #

  14. Well, that will teach me for being late to the party. I’m sure it was terrific though. :)

    I am telling all the WAG folks about a neat flash fiction contest that starts tomorrow. It is on Maria Schnieder’s site, Editor Unleashed. She’s looking for fiction 1000 words or less, on any topic. No fees. Cash prizes. Nice lady with a great site. You ought to check it out.

    I’ll try and get by a little quicker this week.
    ~jon

    Comment by J. M. Strother — May 18, 2009 #

  15. Aw, Jon if I knew you were stopping by I would have kept it up for a little while longer.

    Thanks for the update, it sounds like an interesting contest. I’ll be sure to give it a look.

    Cheers.

    Comment by christinekirchoff — May 18, 2009 #

  16. Good luck on the submission. I’m sure I’ll enjoy it in it’s new home. :)
    ~jon

    Comment by J. M. Strother — May 18, 2009 #

  17. Thank you Jon! I hope I can make the deadline, been swamped. I just had two acceptances, sent out a handful more and am working on my manuscript.

    And I’m smiling the whole time. :-)

    Cheers.

    Comment by christinekirchoff — May 19, 2009 #

  18. Wow, you’re doing great! I love to see a writer write, “acceptances.” Sounds so much nicer than “rejections.” Keep it up.
    ~jon

    Comment by J. M. Strother — May 19, 2009 #

  19. Doesn’t it though? lol. I love that word, although rejections are always hidden in the background.

    Thanks Jon :-)

    Comment by christinekirchoff — May 19, 2009 #

  20. Oh, dear, I missed it…sigh. Teach me for getting busy and putting wag blogs on the back burner.

    Maybe next week- cheers!

    Comment by Nancy J. Parra — May 19, 2009 #

  21. I’m leaving next weeks up permanently so all you stragglers can enjoy, lol.

    Hope life isn’t too busy, smelling flowers and staring at clouds can really calm the mind.

    Cheers back Nancy!

    Comment by christinekirchoff — May 20, 2009 #


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