Challenge Yourself and Others

In the spirit of all things fun in the summer, I decided to have a little writing challenge for my fellow bloggers. I started a short story for blogging purposes only (Don’t worry, I won’t publish it and take ALL the credit, LOL!), and I want you, my fellow bloggers to fill in the blanks.

Instead of leaving a comment, please leave a sentence or two (or more if you’d like) to continue the story below. I’ll publish your sentences in the order received so the next blogger can add to the developing story. You have carte blanche in regards to characters, plot, dialogue, etc. Let’s see what comes out of it and let the writing fun begin!

It was a gloomy autumn afternoon. Agatha got off on Peel Station. She looked at her watch and noticed she was two hours early for her book launch. Her first published book. She walked towards Ste. Catherine Street and went inside a coffee shop. She sat next to the window, staring blankly at a throng of dark trench coats that glided like ghosts across the street. Agatha …

I've Been Tagged!

I was tagged by D.G. Hudson at Rainforest Writing

This is a great way to get to know your fellow bloggers and to highlight other wonderful blogs.

The Rules Are:
1. You must post the rules.
2. Post eleven fun facts about yourself on the blog post.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and then create eleven new questions to ask the people you've tagged.
4. Tag eleven bloggers, however, you can break the rules and tag fewer people if you want. Make sure you hyperlink their names/blogs.
5. Let them know you've tagged them!
6. Have fun!

My Answers to D.G. Hudson:

1- How long have you blogged?I created my blog in March 2010 so I've been blogging since then.

2 - Do you have a pet?
Yes! I have two very spoiled kitty cats (female).

3 - Do you like film noir?
Yes. Citizen Kane is one of my favorite ones.

4 - Do you pick male or female protagonists the most when you write?
I think I pick them equally. It depends on the mood or the storyline.

5 - Which female actor in LOTR would you want to be if offered a part in the movie?
Neither. I'm not a fan of The Lord of the Rings. I don't dislike the film, it's just not my cup of tea.

6 - Which male actor in LOTR would you want to be if offered a part in the movie? (this is assuming Makeup and Costume can do miracles. . .)
Same answer as #5.

7 - Where do you write? (which room, or place is most comfortable)
Sometimes in the office and sometimes in my bedroom (wherever it's quieter).

8 - What beverage is beside you while you're writing? None. I usually don't eat or drink while I'm writing.

9 - Do you listen to Music while writing?
No, only when I'm editing.

10 - What is your favorite city?
Positano, Italy. Runners up: Washington, D.C. and Istanbul.

11 - Is there a phone in your writing place?
No. My cell phone is always off. The landline phone is in the kitchen.

My Tagged Bloggers:

Jay Paoloni, Actor 

The DM's Screen

An Alleged Author

Ten Lives and Second Chances

Random Thoughts

Tea and a Notebook

Michelle Teacress

Chris Galvin

Under the Tiki Hut

Maria Zannini

One Word Pundit

My 11 questions for those tagged are:

1) What's your favorite classic (book)?

2) Whose writing style would you like to emulate?

3) Have you taken workshops to hone your writing?

4) Do you have a mentor?

5) Which is your favorite cuisine?

6) Which is your favorite season?

7) Which genre do you write/read?

8) If you had the chance to run off with one of your favorite characters, who would it be?

9) Which song brings you to tears?

10) Have you used someone else's secret in one of your stories/books/poems?

11) Do you believe in soul mates?

Now go on and have fun! If you have any questions regarding this game, let me know.