Nicky and Mike over at We Work For Cheese are running a writing challenge throughout the month February. Twenty-eight days, twenty-eight entries. And each and every one demands my authoring integrity.
I refuse to just make something up.
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I'd watch out for a bear sporting a fez. Sounds like a shady character!
ReplyDeleteHey Amy! Actully, he's a reliable and level-headed character, far more so than me ;) Indigo x
DeleteWhat an odd and interesting tale you weave, sir. Tell me, do you enjoy people (or critter) watching?
ReplyDeleteHey Linda! I would, but really need to get out more ;) Indigo
DeleteAw man!
ReplyDeleteWhata grin you just gave me.
Thanks Buddy!
Hey Alistair! I'll accept that compliment! You flatter me, Sir. Indigo
DeleteLovely bit of descriptive writing once again. Especially liked the hug at the end. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Jack! But hey, it was a long day ;) Indigo
DeleteI can't even begin to single out the most brilliant phrase here because each is a feast for the imagination. Do you realize what an amazing gift you have, my friend? Your work often reminds me of another extraordinary mind that I admired and continue to enjoy even though it's now gone -- Kurt Vonnegut. Damn, I bet he would have loved you.
ReplyDeleteHey Jayne! You've mentioned KV before, but I've never read any of his stuff. But as you're a fan, I'll take that compliment squarely on the chin if you'll kiss it better after? Thank you for your warm and ceaseless support, Jayne, it makes a huge difference x Indigo
DeleteIndigo, the last time you visited the doctor what kind of drugs did he prescribe you? Are you willing to share?
ReplyDeleteThey're blue, and yummy! And I have a BIG bag, so I've brought enough for everyone! Indigo
DeleteReally nice piece here, Indigo. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks P.J.! I wish I'd had my camera! Indigo
DeleteI can't get over how amazingly brilliant those first few sentences are. The images you paint with your words, they're simply amazing. You are an artist. :)
ReplyDeleteZiva, I'm flattered beyond words. Thank you. Indigo x
DeleteWell. I am thoroughly relieved that you refused to make something up. Thank heavens for that. :-)
ReplyDeleteIndigo, this really was a pleasure to read. The descriptions of each member of that party were faultless and the tale tickled the imagination with the possibilities of what led them to be in that state of dishevelment. Whatever they did, I have no doubt it was exciting and funny and I wish I could have joined them. Brilliant writing, my friend. Absolutely brilliant.
Hey Nicky! Thank you, this one has been an unlikely hit. I think this challenge is getting me into some bad habits ;) But thank you for the kind words, I'm delighted you enjoyed it. Indigo x
Delete"The woman is next, redheaded beneath her football helmet, a pretty floral blouse and blue jeans beneath her Kevlar body armour. She carries a crate of oranges that have seen better days; not all were needed, but she hates waste as much as mascara. Her feet are bare."
ReplyDeleteIT'S ME IT'S ME IT'S ME!!!
AH HA HA HA!!!!
I've really REALLY enjoyed getting to know your writing. You have such a talent!
Hey Katherine! Thank you, you've been a vocal supporter during this challenge; as you know, we need all the help we can get. *shakes his fist at Nicky* But wait... you say you're a redhead with bare feet and a love of citrus fruit? If you're unmarried, this might be love ;) Indigo x
DeleteDon't listen to him Katherine - it's just cupboard love. He'll be off with the first pizza waitress with extras on offer!
DeleteHe's just a tart really. A little citrus tart perhaps, but a tart none the less!
{sorry matey}
Alistair, don't make me come up there, mister. I'll tell your wife on you, you bearded hunk, you. Indigo
DeleteI love your descriptions of these somewhat disheveled characters, Indigo. Particularly the double comparison to Laughton and Pleasance. Nice writing, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHey Mike! Thanks. He really DOES look like Donnie P, and chews the scenery in a way that is wonderfully reminiscent of Laughton, even when it's uncooked. I appreciate the "big up", as the hip kids say ;) Indigo
DeleteWell done :) I've been ill, but this made me smile more than once.
ReplyDeleteHey Jenn! Sad to hear that; there's a lot of poorly bunnies around at the moment (Pearl has Ebola, I think), but I hope you get better soon. Indigo x
Delete"He has a fine-meshed netting bag of sleepy ferrets over his shoulder." Does anything happen after that? I couldn't get past it.
ReplyDeleteHey Murr! Well, you know, ferrets is as ferrets does. Those little buggers are always up to something. I think there may have been a mass jailbreak once everyone went to sleep, complete with beach party, late night swimming ending in tragedy, and one of them squeaking that we're gonna need a bigger boat. But I'm only guessing. Indigo x
DeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm thinking there was a fancy dress protest somewhere that went horribly wrong... evocative, enticing and ever-Indigo!
Hey Yamini! I'm sworn to secrecy! Indigo
DeleteYour writing makes me think of an unusually wonderful dream, the kind we only experience as children. You bring it all back.
ReplyDeleteHey Linda! That's a hell of a thing to say; thank you. Indigo x
DeleteIndigo, I always love reading your posts. You write with so much imagination and oddball logic, and it's always fun trying to keep up with your strange narrations.
ReplyDeleteMaybe this is just me projecting here, but I view this kind of surreal writing as an act of bravery. You present a reality which, I imagine, is fully realized in your own mind, but which is also barely conceivable to the average reader like me. Still, you just pull it off so well. I don't mean to gush, but I think I'm fully gushing now.
I'm a fan of what you do.
Hey KZ! Bless you, Sir, that's a hell of a nice thing to say. I wish I had an answer for you; I really don't think about it too much. But it's nice to have a fan =) Indigo
DeleteAh... the plot must thicken! Now I must know in what devilish adventure the intrepid sextet found themselves immeshed.
ReplyDeleteHey Paula! The journey was a doozy, but we've sworn never to speak of it again. Indigo x
DeleteOMG that was awesome! I TOTALLY want to know where they've been and what they were up to!
ReplyDeleteHey Angel! Glad you enjoyed it, but I'll never tell! Far too embarrassing and sticky. Indigo
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