tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post6695562973641399315..comments2023-06-09T04:25:11.266-07:00Comments on Going for coffee...: Fairytale-ish Pinterest Contest: SylviaJo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-28952723219801164142012-06-05T04:06:28.701-07:002012-06-05T04:06:28.701-07:00I think this is a truly beautiful piece, and, like...I think this is a truly beautiful piece, and, like the others, I really want to read more. I can see this as continuing on into something much longer.Becky Fyfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595020500346331076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-30035623630498427972012-06-03T14:30:02.781-07:002012-06-03T14:30:02.781-07:00Anna, you're an inspiration - creativity, kind...Anna, you're an inspiration - creativity, kindness and gumption, all in one!Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-58845807294142943052012-06-03T14:29:07.104-07:002012-06-03T14:29:07.104-07:00Thanks Chessny for taking the time to comment. Rea...Thanks Chessny for taking the time to comment. Really appreciated! I found this one tough but I'm glad I tried it :))Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-62151863732247114572012-06-03T12:44:02.620-07:002012-06-03T12:44:02.620-07:00I loved, loved and loved this piece! I can picture...I loved, loved and loved this piece! I can picture the entire scene, the emotions and I'm anxious for what's to come! Very, very well done. <br /><br />Keep up the great work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-3056629207703015732012-06-02T00:47:01.152-07:002012-06-02T00:47:01.152-07:00You, "...almost took it down...", seriou...You, "...almost took it down...", seriously? Oh girl, we need to talk.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18232414333153665126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-47292192570656982112012-06-01T12:04:49.231-07:002012-06-01T12:04:49.231-07:00Jo-Anne, I know you fought the word limit, but the...Jo-Anne, I know you fought the word limit, but the enigmatic allure that the hard edit brought to your work made it stronger than the 1000 word one, I would bet. Sometimes 300 words is all it takes. <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004546178112127604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-60330639847674469762012-05-31T20:01:52.449-07:002012-05-31T20:01:52.449-07:00Usually I reply to each comment but work was busy ...Usually I reply to each comment but work was busy today and now I've arrived to find 11 comments! What a wonderful problem to have - too many supportive comments!<br /><br />So for: Cameron, KD, Ang, Lisa, Stacy, Chris, Angie, Donna, Ruth, Meg and Anna:<br /><br />I found this challenge quite difficult. It certainly wasn't the painting/Pinterest pin because look at it!It was the first picture in the consideration board that truly grabbed me. I felt I could tell my kind of story but with a fairytale edge (yes, I totally made that up).The difficulty that I had was that all my stories relating to the picture were too much, too many words. In the end, I wrote a story that made sense to me and when I looked at the word count it was over 1000. So I took out a virtual chisel and went at 'er. I wasn't sure the final product was worth being entered and I almost took it down from my blog this morning.<br /><br />Then, I read the first two comments...no one was horrified at the ineptitude! That is why I've left it up on online.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your support - for taking the time to not only read the story but also taking the time to comment. what a great writing community we have!Jo-Anne Teal (jtvancouver)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042112608893203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-46480969135514176162012-05-31T16:18:58.248-07:002012-05-31T16:18:58.248-07:00Simply intriguing. Like the rest, I do want to kno...Simply intriguing. Like the rest, I do want to know what happens next to Sylvia. And Grandma Ethel and Grandpa Ralph! And what is that voice? Show us more, please :)Annahttp://snowglassapple.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-76006553370024390142012-05-31T14:29:52.657-07:002012-05-31T14:29:52.657-07:00I feel quite emotional reading this - my sense is...I feel quite emotional reading this - my sense is that Sylvia is not long for this world. It touches deep vein of compassion and fear. One of my favourite faerypins,I think.Meg McNultyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985840066083718618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-64032452922467177042012-05-31T12:07:45.850-07:002012-05-31T12:07:45.850-07:00So lovely and yet I feel such apprehension too. Oh...So lovely and yet I feel such apprehension too. Oh, tell me little Sylvia is going to be okay?!Bullishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05343416717330536392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-40970862609717834732012-05-31T12:07:08.823-07:002012-05-31T12:07:08.823-07:00More, more, MORE!!! You have to expand this one......More, more, MORE!!! You have to expand this one....loved it!!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-25612493482902422892012-05-31T09:28:50.135-07:002012-05-31T09:28:50.135-07:00What a beautiful piece, just like you pretty lady!...What a beautiful piece, just like you pretty lady! I always love reading your work :) and I agree...I want more of the story too!Angie Richmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427286424394081888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-36793023139210776862012-05-31T09:03:44.391-07:002012-05-31T09:03:44.391-07:00I have to agree with the comments above. Jo, that&...I have to agree with the comments above. Jo, that's a marvellous introduction to a potentially riveting story; that last line espeicially is amazing characterisation (imo) - well done you!Chris Jameshttp://www.chrisjames.eunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-10326155221913071562012-05-31T08:56:33.637-07:002012-05-31T08:56:33.637-07:00I'll cast my vote with the rest, I'm eager...I'll cast my vote with the rest, I'm eager to see more of this, what a beautiful 3-dimensional slice of a greater story. so well done. I love it.Stacy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725893049379422490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-78197891020830816582012-05-31T08:21:59.455-07:002012-05-31T08:21:59.455-07:00So much told in so few words, yet so much more to ...So much told in so few words, yet so much more to come! Grandma and Grandpa will be heartbroken... Everyone will want more of this Jo-Anne.Lisa Shambrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767127776898278402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-89064060401749604472012-05-31T07:11:59.306-07:002012-05-31T07:11:59.306-07:00Oh dear, what is going to happen to poor Sylvia!?!...Oh dear, what is going to happen to poor Sylvia!?! My heart is not only breaking for her, but her grandparents! The box also intrigues me, what nine year old keeps their toys in boxes labeled by age? Hm... love love love this. And I agree with those before me, I totally want more.Angela Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405824955821316661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-67814093002930812242012-05-30T23:11:59.688-07:002012-05-30T23:11:59.688-07:00Okay, you've done the 300 word challenge. Now ...Okay, you've done the 300 word challenge. Now give us the whole thing. ;-) I like it - I love it - I want more of it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18232414333153665126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192092613796233894.post-53131243179738819162012-05-30T22:53:42.535-07:002012-05-30T22:53:42.535-07:00I want to know more - that's always the acid t...I want to know more - that's always the acid test from a slice like this. I can SEE the grandparents. Excellent.Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745199648604340657noreply@blogger.com