December 4, 2023: Mikyvis Alert!
Posted by AC
Got your attention!
Seriously, a new chapter of Mikyvis Chron. Vacation has went live ... and things are just getting started! While actual Mikyvis sightings are rare in this one, the casts of CSV-DSM and CSPRD make up for it! You'll get to see a little more about how some of the families bonded, and friendships developed.
Somehow this chapter had slipped through without getting published earlier; fortunately TheEggman found it, and after both of us made sure it was actually complete, he posted it while I was busy with other real-life things. We're trying to find Kyle now so we can tickle him for forgetting to remind us!
We both hope you enjoy the insanity!
Hugz
AC
December 2, 2023: Oops I forgot to post the Submissions Announcement!
Posted by The Story Lover
Originally Posted by Fred DeElve
Dear Readers and Authors,
The following authors submitted their Short Stories for this Thanksgiving Event.
ACFan submitted his migraine-inducing story called TaDaoaSMiSwtbInkIhtIfotPD-AC. The name alone gave Santa a headache. Why the extremely long title, twice as long as TSL's longest title? ACFan decided to write a Short Story that tackled all of the event's themes, and somehow he succeeded. It is worth a read.
TSL submitted another one of his alcohol-infused submissions that again featured Wild Turkey prominently. Yes, both versions of Wild Turkey. TSL swears that no Wild Turkeys were harmed during the creation of his Short Story. Oh, you want to know the title hang on a sec while I consult the Library of Congress. Oh yeah, here it is Thanksgiving At Denny's® Again! ~ TSL
I apologize for forgetting to post this on time, however, the EggNog has been flowing freely here at the North Pole.
Happy Reading,
November 22, 2023: Update
Posted by AC
Hey all;
Just an update for those of you wondering about the future of the CSU.
We have NOT given up on it! Real life jobs going crazy, on top of a few of us suffering from medical issues that have had us in and out of medical care, has limited our time to write considerably. Personally, I just had circulatory issues in my leg save my life, as when I went into the ER they found that a viral infection had caused major fluid buildup around my heart - a VERY bad thing to find! I'm recovering, and they are pretty sure that I'm out of danger, but that still is affecting my stamina and how long I can sit in one place.
I have been doing my annual review of my own writings - the best way I've found to not only keep the characters fresh in my head, but to also watch for things that their later actions might cause to happen. The storyline for Brotherhood of Love is an example of that, as DJ and Tanner grew into the positions that they now hold, and they have started passing that on to their own new family.
Currently, while I do have some partial work done on multiple stories that I write, I don't have anything that is ready to call it a chapter. There are a couple that I want to wrap up the current books on before I start Memories Book Four, and a couple that I've decided can run alongside it. Brotherhood of Love is probably going to run as a companion to Memories Four, while CSV-DSM needs to close Book 2 and prepare for a Book 3 that will tie it in better with other resources in the Midwest region. there's a lot to juggle, but it is falling together in a way that makes sense in the long run.
Keep your eyes open, because there will be more coming!
Also, I did manage to write a submission for the current writing challenge, and yes, I did the one that covers ALL topics! Call Antonio for temporal tranquilizers once you've read it!
Hugzz;
AC
November 16, 2023: Thanksgiving 2023 Thanksgiving Short Story Event Update
Posted by The Story Lover
Originally Posted by Fred De Elf
Dear Readers and Authors,
Due to popular demand, the Thanksgiving Short Story Deadline has been moved to Midnight Wednesday, November 22, 2023. [Actually, TSL needed more time, so his problem is now your help.]
Happy Authoring,
Fred
October 16, 2023: Just a reminder .....
Posted by AC
Hey everyone!
Just wanted to remind you that the Short Story Event is in progress! I just sent mine in, and yes, I took on the challenge and wrote one that uses ALL of the topics.
Remember, you don't need to be a published author to participate; we'd all LOVE to see what our readers come up with! Have some fun, and don't worry that it's 'not good enough' - trust me, you ALL write a lot better than you think you do!
See ya soon!
AC
October 6, 2023: Thanksgiving 2023 Thanksgiving Short Story Event
Posted by The Story Lover
Originally Posted by Fred DeElve
Attention All Readers:
The long, long-awaited Fall Short Story Event has arrived and it is a humdinger of an event. There are more choices of what to write than you can shake a stick at. This event starts today and ends at Midnight PST on Saturday, November 18th, 2023.
This event's themes are as follows: Thanksgiving At Denny's® Again!, Thanksgiving With The Brother I Never Knew I Had, Thanksgiving on the Planet Denny's®, and last but not least Thanksgiving On A Spaceship Marooned In Space.
For the completely fearless authors out there ACFan has issued a challenge to all entrants and the challenge is this, join him in writing a Short Story to this Theme: Thanksgiving at Denny's® again on a Spaceship Marooned In Space With the Brother I never knew I had, that I found on the Planet Denny's®.
The Guidelines are straightforward as usual:
As always, this event is open to all readers and authors.
Happy Writing,
September 25, 2023: A Suggestion
Posted by BillW
Some friends and I started talking after we heard about the death of Mike (Awesome Dude) and another webmaster, Chuck from Tickie Stories. We feel that all sites should have a backup plan in place, along with the personnel to continue the site, in case something were to happen to the guy running the site. This way they can pay their respect to the one who passed and continue the site in his memory. Think about it, because it would be a shame of any of these sites disappeared.
BillW