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#ThursThreads - Week 276 - Winners

7/28/2017

 
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Week 276 of #ThursThreads had many fantastic tales. I'm honored to see all the writers come to tie a tale in our fifth year. Thank you. May you come back again and write more great flash. Thousand thanks to George Varhalmi for judging this week. Check out the #ThursThreads #flashfiction group on Facebook or the #ThursThreads Community on Google Plus to keep up with news, etc.

Entries:
  • Trin Carl | @trincarl
  • Tina Glasneck | @TinaGlasneck
  • Cara Michaels | @caramichaels
  • Bill Engleson | @billmelaterplea
  • Sheilagh Lee | @SweetSheil
  • Cate Derham | @Cate_Derham
  • Mark A. Morris
  • Barbe Crabtree | @ComeOnPeopl
  • Rose Sharon So | @ssogioka
  • Kelly Heinen | @Aightball
  • Siobhan Muir | @SiobhanMuir
  • Silver James | @SilverJames_
  • P.T. Wyant | @PTWyant
  • Ruth Long | @Bullishink

Winners Announcement:

Honorable Mentions


Silver James | @SilverJames_
George says: Damn, this was brutal. The story stood out as a brutal reminder that not all dealings with the mob are smooth and easy.

Cara Michaels | @caramichaels

George says: The story was about human nature. Here's a woman trying to get away, and she stops to help someone, compassion in the most difficult places.

Ruth Long | @Bullishink
George says: I like the woman character because she was the one in charge. And she didn't take any of his excuses.
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Week 275 Winner
P.T. Wyant | @PTWyant

George says: That damn llama. It was funny and humorous. I really liked it. The llama really got me.

“What the hell happened?”

Colonel Gibson surveyed the chaos behind the two young officers standing before him.

“We picked up the supplies you sent us for, sir.”

Before he could reply a large brown animal bounded away from the area.

“Was that a kangaroo?”

“Yes, sir. Probably, sir. It’s quite possible, sir.”

“How did a kangaroo get into our compound?”

“The time machine malfunctioned, sir.”

“The time… You two took the time machine on a supply run? Why?”

“The only truck big enough was getting an engine overhaul and you told us we had to get back before chow so that was the only option available, sir.”

He took a deep breath. “We’ll discuss this later. For now, please get the llama away from the coffee.”

“It’s not a llama, sir, it’s an alpaca.”

“And those are munitions, not coffee. The machine… nothing is what it says it is.”

“That’s why we don’t have everything squared away yet, sir. We’re still trying to find out what’s what.”

Gibson took a deep breath. “Just… get it sorted. And try not to blow anything up.”

He turned away, still wondering what the hell happened and what had possessed him to agree to lead this project. He should have just taken his retirement, but it was too late now.

Or was it?

He turned and gave the time machine an appraising look.

Maybe…

Just then a stray dog that the squad had been feeding looked up at him and mooed.

Definitely too late.

Congratulations Two Time Winner P.T., Silver, Cara, and Ruth! Don't forget to claim your badges and display them with pride. You certainly earned it!

Pass on the great news on Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, shiny mirrors, Morse Code, and signal flags. Check out all the original tales HERE. Thanks for stopping by and happy reading! :)

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#ThursThreads - Tying Tales Together - Week 276

7/26/2017

 
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Welcome back to the Weird, the Wild, & the Wicked. Today is Thursday and that means it’s time to start flashing! And now we’re in our Fifth year! This is Week 276 of #ThursThreads, the challenge that ties tales together. Want to keep up each week? Check out the #ThursThreads #flashfiction group on Facebook and the Community on Google Plus.

Need the rules? Read on.

Here's how it works:
  • The prompt is a line from the previous week's winning tale.
  • The prompt can appear ANYWHERE in your story and is included in your word count.
  • The prompt must be used as is. It can be split, but no intervening words can be inserted or tenses changed.
 
Rules to the Game:
  • This is a Flash Fiction challenge, which means your story must be a minimum of 100 words, maximum of 250.
  • The story must be new writing, not a snippet from something published elsewhere with the prompt added.
  • Incorporate the prompt anywhere into your story (included in your word count).
  • Post your story in the comments section of this post
  • Include your word count (or be excluded from judging)
  • Include your Twitter handle or email (so we know how to find you)
  • The challenge is open 7 AM to 8 PM Mountain Time
  • The winner will be announced on Friday, depending on how early the judge gets up.
 
How it benefits you:
  • You get a nifty cool badge to display on your blog or site (because we're all about promotion - you know you are!)
  • You get instant recognition of your writing prowess on this blog!
  • Your writing colleagues shall announce and proclaim your greatness on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus, etc.

Our Judge for Week 276:

Snarky Hungarian, mining geologist, and dead thing specialist, George Varhalmi.

And now your #ThursThreads Challenge, tying tales together.

The Prompt:

“What the hell happened?”

All stories written herein are the property (both intellectual and physical) of the authors. Now, away with you, Flash Fiction Fanatics, and show us your #ThursThreads. Good luck!

Snippet Sunday - The World Tilted

7/22/2017

 
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Welcome back to Weird, Wild, & Wicked Tales for Snippet Sunday. It's July, that means it's almost release day for my upcoming release. I'm getting back to my origins and putting out a paranormal romance, but the twist is they're Hotshots, wildland firefighters.

The snippet is from the beginning of WILDFIRE'S HEART, Book 1 in the Elemental Hearts series. This tale is a M/F paranormal romantic suspense. The Hotshots are finishing up a fire and getting ready to head into town. Captain Halmi speaks first, but we're in Saif's POV.


Saif looked it over, but shook his head. “I think I’d like to see the trout.”

“Buy the steelhead, it’s better this time around.” A new voice intruded on Saif’s awareness and he focused his attention on the owner. “And thank you so much for saving the town and the forest. I appreciate it.”

Fire licked up his arms and legs to pool in the center of his chest around his heart as he took in the glorious vision standing beside him. Rich, dark hair bordering on black flowed down the woman’s back in a thick tail. Emerald green eyes looked out over a hooked nose and elegant lips. She wore a dry-wicking field shirt and olive green cargo pants, but he could see the lush curves and nipped-in waist through them.

“You’re welcome. The team is grateful for the support.” Saif smiled at his female companion. “Thank you for the suggestion on the trout. My name’s Saif al Nar.” He held out his hand.

“Raihana Nejem. Nice to meet you.” She grasped his hand and the world tilted.


Oh yeah, he's hooked. ;) There are several great authors on the Weekend Writer Warriors list, the Snippet Sunday Facebook group, and the Rainbow Snippets Facebook group. A few of my favorites are, P.T. Wyant, Karen Michelle Nutt, Veronica Scott, Jessica Subject, J.D. Walker, Addison Albright, and Iris Blobel.

Here's the blurb to WILDFIRE'S HEART:


When you wish upon a wildfire…
 
Hot Shot Saif al Nar is a natural when it comes to fighting fires. As an Ifrit—a fire djinn—there’s no one better. But he doesn’t anticipate the local residents being suspicious and afraid of his ethnicity when his crew comes into town from the fire line for some R&R. Add some unexpected backup in the form of a lovely djinn and Saif is ready to set the town on fire.
 
A djinn might get burned…
 
Raihana Nejem retired from being a genie in a lamp centuries ago and now works for the U.S. Forest Service. Fires are devastating her field area, but the sexy firefighter djinn might just be more dangerous. Her people believe Ifrits to be evil demons and Raihana can’t be sure Saif isn’t responsible for the arson fires cropping up in town.
 
Or they could set the night on fire…
 
Is Saif behind the arson or is something darker and more dangerous going on? With hearts and lives on the line, Raihana must decide if she can stand the heat that comes with loving a man like Saif.


This title will be available July 25th 2017, but you can pre-order it here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0743FFGF9/
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/737300
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wildfires-heart-siobhan-muir/1126815379
Kobo Books: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/wildfire-s-heart

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