Waking up on a rainy morning, finding Jerry Powell posts another item on Auto Rewards is an answer to a readers dream. Mr. Powell writes with emotion, logistical knowledge and caring strength of a "father & grandfather" from way out West in Texas.
FIVE LIGHTS TO TRUTH offers a personal slant and family portrayal Powell style once more.
Five heroes grace these pages as Jerry explains the trying, sorrowful times.
Thanks for: "Cancer, a plague caused by environmental irresposibility ..."
Vivid vocabulary even in the aftermath of loss re: "five everyday Americans."
Jerry, Fiona fixed scones for breakfast (chomp) and we're enjoying the feast. She says to tell you ... FIVE LIGHTS TO TRUTH is one of your best pieces.
Here we also hear from an ex-cop, our Jerry, about regrets on fixing past mistakes.
Fioana the trixster looks closely at your Aug 21 c-rite.
You can fix a few:
typo: pain space (grief)
that which or what was good about them
(See where I mean?)
LOVE --- "honky-tonk man"
Used to be in the old days when Miss TEFFY joined in Oct 2004, reading Jerry Powell's portfolio of crime fiction really thrilled a gal. Still does. Today, nothing has changed for this revver.
The only difference 2004 --- 2007? Jerry Powell just gets better and better.
Reinventing: ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only **
Rev by: April Sunday
LET THIS CONTEST REV BEGIN!
please hold on ...
"TEFF, do you like this one?"
"Absolutely, Fiona. And you?"
"I love it .... looks like a well-read host ... looks grand ...
Sorry, a little discussion @ the office.
"Title -- TWISTED TALES CONTEST
Author: Arakan the Twisted Raccoon
"Arakan, your hook sentence snares the devil out of me ...
Raccoon sez: "You don't have to have a twisted mind to enter this contest, but it helps."
Then ... you credit your artist for TWISTED TALES stunning picture --- community spirit shown.
Arkan supplies a call for short stories to fulfill a personal ken for twist 'n the tale with great flair.
Look for a bilio of popular twisters.
Wanted are well-crafted story plots aiming along a ribald, rocky roadbed until the twist rears its wily horns.
WE need intriguing works like these. W.C is high on the list of search tools worldwide in the contest category.
The sole judge, the contest creator mentions being "an expert in figuring out the twist."
Like: Checkmarks before the rules
3,500 wd limit ... Praise God!
Deadline: Aug 31
Oh, boy, oh, boy ...
Non-winning stories can enter next round ... WOW!!Nice touch, like the never ending contest.
OUCH! TEFF!
Teff got so excited, she twisted her foot in the PC cords, fell off the edge of the desk and now lies below the salt flats of Utah ... happy to meet this talented ...
contest host ... Fiona
Contest incentives here and also on:"Invalid Item"
"Evelyn- Writing on Fire offers Chapter One of her childrens's fantasy novel on Auto Rewards Page 2. Thomas is a young student whose teacher takes him under her wing explaining that classroom jibes he wallows under may set him apart. However, Thomas takes hold of his environmental crisis with magic dragons and a unicorn named Silver Snow. One can easily applaud how interesting this setting and plot may soundly appeal to the intended audience. Good Job, EV!!!" Fiona T.Teffom//
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"TO ASK WHY from the portfolio of www.writing.com author, Mamma Bear comes a vivid portrayal of orphaned, institutionalized children ... near Phoenix. The tale of their plight is poignant delivered with apt organizational quality for a debilitating existance. Look for "gesatapo cronies." Then read a closing poem by the same title which features "the Hen House keckle." Great job here acheived by the author in handling a difficult situation quite well." Alabama Courier News Times/ from the port of Fiona T.Teffom
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Title: THE BEST
Author: OneJaguar
Genre: fiction/ contest entry/ bowling
c-rite: today
Jag, dearie this is one fabulous & witty short story.
THE BEST is listed on CONTEST PAGE due to the genre choice, but that's great. Although, not a contest this author provides other tipoffs for the ken we all seem to energetically render for contest on wc.
We host them, we enter 'em and we love 'em. In this case, One Jaguar's time spent crafting the tale of a spectre bowl-aram world alas rolls down the lane with the western flair of main character, Dice.
Great name for the six foot babe.
When Dice relates to ace/ legend bowler Johnny Green: "Why I could outbowl you anytime old man." I laugh and laugh and laugh.
So, Fiona Teffom is set up like a pin about to be struck down in her prime ... reading ... revving.
Hook looks fine, Jag.
Here is where you are going to be the very first person to ever receive the cowbell/comma award.
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Sidebar: ....
Please substitute comma with the word "cowbell." You may chant, cowbell, comma, cowbell, comma in order to get used to cowbell, cowgirl, cowbell, comma, cowbell.
Review NOTE: If this short story is meant for a contest it is not necessary to use a cowbell infront of "kid." OneJaguar does not break stride and do so within dialogue quotation marks.
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Thus: Johnny Green (the legend bowler) goes to Dice:
"I want to thank you kid." This revver notes and pleasantly lauds no cowbell before kid which is fine by me, excellent form really.
(For some of you who are not aware last sentence 'and' is substitued by a cowbell after me but before excellent ... my words. THIS IS ACCEPTABLE IN PUBLISHED WORKS. Fiona Teffom )
THE BEST stands readily filled with laughter, setting, theme, sport, modern day fantasy and believe it or not ....
A slight twist around every curve that bowling ball takes down the grand "42 Lane" enchalada and into bowling history.
For the love of God, dear Hooves, had no idear how moommmooooo marvelously handsome ... and srumptious your looks. You truly age into a very handsome stud.
Imagine being in Ireland! Oh, Hooves, I so want to sign up and go to the Shetland Islands where there's a call for emigration/ writers. (?)
Ah, maybe someday.
Well, thanks for sharing. Snapshot on!!!
Cordially,
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July 19, 2007
Writing.com author/poet, JamdownJenny (love the pen name, BTW) ...
offers ODE TO 9/11 on Auto Rewards, page 3.
Wow, when taken as a whole like this and placed inside small (brief) confides of poetry form, readers may or may not agree that our memory of this day is both still very much alive and horrified.
Yet, to declare of the worst US disaster/ catastrophe to hit the Eastern Seaboard and not be from a natural cause such as a hurricane, dear, dear, Jenny ...
Maybe the line "What a mess ... is simply in need of a tad of re-writing/ re-wording at "mess." You decide.
Thanks for posting. Keep up all the good works offered in your poetry.
Cordially, TEFF
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With your far-out fantasy/ piece one does see the comparisons in setting, of course.
As a terrible disater in our times now makes it into fiction we can only but wonder as the character does --- when will the nightmare end.
A strong suggestion as a story plotter, my desk to yours.
For your recently posted work, THE TWIN TOWERS ....
+++++ MAYBE +++++ Keep the second tower up and then you have a unique story which can then stand apart from the initial worst day in modern times in USA history.
This suggestion is certainly up to you, Croaton.
Best in all future writing endeavors, my friend.
Cordially, TEFF
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Especially want to convey to you how wonderfully witty your FRED DIARIES are.
Every morning waking up to another one is pure heaven at the Teffom Household.
This morning, I fear that the tabby, Jack is beside himself with addiction like myself. He is wont to emulate Fred's antics but also is one to spin in the office chair and always the hunter he carried rabbits into the house in the past. Voles, moles we no longer have any trouble with around the rental havens.
I see your life is a happy one with your crazy companion, dear Fred. Of this fine story, you must know I seriously re-read it sometimes for TEFF adores the laughter which your lines produce.
Don't forget to check out
Writing. Comedy Lounge where new members are signing up.
Well, best for now and Happy Fourth of July. Did the blog thing this morning on "MOFFETT FILES TAKE FIVE"
Using the word blog === reminds me your very endearing series of the MY 2002 DIARY ENTRIES ABOUT FRED shows a superb type of blog style. Important for bloggers and journals lest we forget when to add in the personal side of ourselves and those we love so well.
Ms Buxton --- Thanks so much for posting these for all the world to read and enjoy.
Cordially, TEFF
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Off to another good start with the saga of our guy, the lovable, Fred the cat, J A Buxton offers ----->
MY 2000 DIARY ENTRIES ABOUT FRED.
With each segment, Ms Buxton tells all about the life of bird feeders, rainy days, neighboring dogs and before you know it it's over and one can't imagine life without old Freddie with this spontaneously quick and wonderful read.
The Diaries are both fun to fathom and from the personal abode descriptions, Teff felt at home in this establishment.
Hey, Judity what are we feeding Fred this morning? Shall I bring the catfood?
How very well you present in diary form the life with your cat, Fred.
I already love Fred and of course I have never met him.
This reminds me of almost seven years ago when I moved into a large apartment and woke up to get a peanut butter sandwich in the kitchen.
It was a first floor castle with a stone wall kitchen and trees that came to the house.
Whereas, Fred likes to play with your phone, JA, our Jack likes to hide in high places. That night, I took this tabby cat to be a racoon on top of the fridge.
Talk about "grey hairs." The Doberman, Beelzebub in MAINE DAWG on "Invalid Item" is yet another pesky pet.
Your new work, posted this morning at 6:51 W.C time is well worth the look see for essayists on site.
Migration is a topic tackled by myself and my daughter for a science class over a decade ago. Well, it took over 32 hours to complete as perhops you are aware how parents mold themselves to science projects per se, Brandie.
A very interested topic. Of course, the common theme is birds fly south to escape winter. On the way S. migrating flocks are visible. Where we live now below the New England states it is always a surprise when Junco arrive which usually spells the end of winter.
Myself is a new member of the www.writing.com A NO. One writing community.
Welcome Myself.
You see, Myself, sometimes my reviews (revs) contain my own self in third person while trying to spurn the I in review compostition.
Therefore, TEFF says to anyone reading this public rev on PR (Public Reviews) that the poem, DECISIONS captures quite the rhythm one expects in a poem.
Good cadence shown.
Hah! Just starting out and a five star grade to boot. So way to go, Myself, with a hardy welcome to this site.
Must tell you that here: in THE TOWN AND COUNTRY MOUSE REDUX a rathere startling new take ensues which really is impressive.
LOVE the line "the exclusive college where Jennifer majored in snobbery ..."
LOVE: How everything else about this piece just makes this flash fiction blend together very well .... while showing the nuances of city life vs country life in this fast paced, updated format.
"Oh, my goodness, Bella. You admitted in your intro, that you posted: TEST to see if you could post, said so in the entry and despite all your efforts got a one star for the daring novel efforts you made in good faith. Bella, you posted, you achieved, can do so again. And listen to this honey child ... we're like Dr. Frazer Krane ... we're out here and of your future writing be it poetry or short story or article or letter ... 'we're listening.'" 6/18/07 /// T.Teffom
"From the portfolio and desk of new member, Whiteangel comes the romantic poem, UNSPOKEN WORDS. Via a "chance" meeting a story ensues where verses add to summary of this romantic genre. Glad to see this tale of a happy go-lucky relationship. Whiteangel, a fond welcome to www.writing.com. Enjoy the site." 6/18/07 /// T.Teffom
"Noting with utter dismay that one www.writing.com member rated this essay a 2.5 star ... let's hope to set the record straight, SINCERELY YOURS. The item you post: WARM SMILE, LOVING EYES is okay when one considers that it tells a story in flash fiction style which with a minumum word count is far from always an easy task. Also that the item in question makes sense and has fine grammar and syntax adhered to thoughout. And it is from the heart. So, best luck in all future writing endeavors, dear author and please enjoy the site with a huge welcome to W.C dear author." 6/18/07 /// T.Teffom
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