So I found something awesome. A serious dose of awesome. It's going to rock YOUR world (so keep reading).
Here's the thing. When I find awesome I have to share.
So... this is me sharing.
100 words or $100 Blog fest. Elena Solodow's (over at You're Write. Except when you're Rong) brilliant plan to get us writers to shed some major wordage for some major dough.
She's a kick ass blogger. Her personality and sarcasm (and kick ass vlogs) leaves me satisfied with every post. If you don't know her you need to change that and fast!
For now I leave you with my 100 words for the fun competition. Enjoy :)
I stood in front of the mirror, staring at myself, the train laid delicately along the wood flooring, the perfect shade of white, a splash of color with the sapphire ring and necklace, my hair made up of messy curls underneath the handmade veil, everything ruined so quickly, mascara running down my cheeks, bridesmaids in a panic and all the parents hollering back at who’s to blame; I find a bench right outside my dressing room, it wasn’t supposed to be like this, we were supposed to be married, instead he left me to clean up what was supposed to be our wedding day.
47 comments:
I'm such a dolt, when I read train I was thinking of a locomotive, not a dress. And this is after watching a thousand wedding/dress themed shows this weekend.
Well, now you've got me hooked! Does he die? Is it the sister, younger, a bit prettier in that dainty sort of way?
Your blogs are always so pleasent. I am trying to start a fight on mine!
Powerful sentence, Jen. And I think I'm gonna one too over at Elana's blog. thanks.
LOL- I'm with Vicki and had to reread it a few times before I realized what kind of train it was! ...And then I thought, "Wow, what a great sentence." ;-)
Wow, the suspense in just 100 words. I hope you win, Jen! :D
I'm off to check out Elana's blog. Not that I'm planning to enter.
Great job, lady! Nice hook.
OMG I want to know more...please! That is such a great piece. Happy Monday,sweetie pie and thank you again for the giveaway win...Im so happy...yay!!!
Came and saw, Jen. Thanks for entering!
funny how the number 100 sounds...high and long to get to, but then I read your prose and it was not near long enuf.
Poor bride, where ta heck did he go? OH, and Why?
Love that!! I'm doing it too. I thought it was a great idea. Elena is wonderful.
AWESOME! Makes me totally want more.
Oh my goodness I want to cry. I love wedding stories, but this one went terribly wrong. I want to know the rest.
Great writing... as usal hehe
100 words of awesome!
This is a good one. I signed up but I'm not sure what to use my 100 words on:/
Oh, that's a great entry! There's a whole story in that 100 words.
It's amazing how effective a few words can be, holding a whole story in them. Great job!
Ooo..that was a wow entry. It didn't seem like a 100 words at all and I loved the way the suspense built up!
Great entry! I already did mine - but, I'll have to go see what that pot's up to now! :)
You have such a beautiful opening and then the twist at the end. Fantastic!
CD
jerk.
just kidding! I mean, not really, but that's an awesome 100 words! It's a drabble, right? Totally cool~ xoxo <3
Awesome 100 words! I love how you captured the flavor and mood so perfectly!
Wow, what a powerful 100 words, Jen! Great vignette.
Happy Monday!
How sad! Poor bride. Well done Jen.
Okay, now I have to find out what happens to her. Awesome work on the 100 words. Jen Bailey (Garden of Lily) told me to check out your blog and I'm ever so glad I did. This is a rockin' website!
Oh wow, that's a great sentence! I hope you win!
I picked up on the dress!
Aw, so sad! I love the image of mascara running down her face to clue you in that something's wrong. What a great, powerful sentence!
Ouch! That is so sad. Great 100 words! Good luck Jen!
Nice twist at the end! You rocked as always!!
LOVE it!!!! I am a sucker for anything wedding-related, even if it ends sadly!
Great job! I'm amazed at what you did with just 100 words!
Oh wow, this is gorgeous girl! You've got some talent! And what a fun idea. I'll have to check out Elena's...
Happy Monday Darling! xo
I love that 100 word piece. I was feeling so sorry for that poor girl!
Jai
Poor, poor girl. YOu did a fabulous job! :)
Great job- sad and profound!
There's an award for you on our blog!
hard to believe that's just one sentence. Nice work!
Wow! Nice job!! Elena is full of serious awesomeness!
Great job! It sounded so nice in the beginning, then got so sad...
Okay Jen, as usual you left me wanting more. So many places to o with that tale.
Great job of engaging the reader. With only 100 words to work with you have to hook them and using emotions in this scenario works so well. I'm already mad and want to kick this guys @$$!
You nailed this 100 word sentence jen. You did such a good job with this one!
Very nice!! You totally set the scene and the character :)
Wow! Great job, Jen! Didn't see that ending coming. This was fantastic.
That is so sad and lovely. Great job, Jen!
Awesome teaser! Painted a detailed picture.
You totally rock my world! And nice! I'm digging your 100 word sentence. Like the sapphire ring!
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