February Femmes Fatales

Lou Treleaven

Apologies all for getting behind in my commenting - I have just been to the Feardom for some catching up and have now posted comments for the latest stories. Pixie - wow!

dorothyd

this February Femme Fatale idea of Lily's is addictive ... I go there first every morning ... such talent being displayed like you would not believe!

LilyC

Red's back today with a demonic little number 'Nocturne'.

http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2011/02/shes-back-with-vengeance-aj-humpage.html

dorothyd

it's one rare creepy story, too!

LilyC

My story Birthright is up today.

http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-name-is-lily-and-im-february-femme.html

boredrobots

Just had a read. Awesome as ever, Lily :D

dorothyd

isn't it just ...

lexia

Ditto ...

A great piece.

dorothyd

go check out the latest offering!

SilentTony

Still got a few to read but having read Lily's 'Birthright' early this morning they'll have to step up their game to compete. Great series and a great idea.

LilyC

Another TBer takes control in tomorrow's February Femmes Fatales.

LilyC

Visit Dorothy's winsome tale Comes The Sweet Autumn at http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2011/02/meet-dorothy-or-maybe-you-already-know.html.

Great story Dorothy. :)

dorothyd

you made it look stunning, Lily, and thanks so much for the good words - and for inviting me in with such talented writers! I am really honoured, and that's not just me being falsely modest, I mean it.

LilyC

My final piece in the showcase is up today; it's a bloody little thing I wrote a while ago. La Sanguinette.

http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2011/02/bloody-poetry-from-lily-childs-february.html

Lou Treleaven

I loved your story, Dorothy! I could see it all happening! Left a comment.
And Lily, the poem was... I want to say lovely, but should say horrific... Perhaps I should say it was horrifyingly lovely!

LilyC

Do you remember littlewanda? Her classic supernatural story, Passing Time is up today at February Femmes Fatales.

http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2011/02/ellie-garratts-passing-time-as-february.html

dorothyd

just read it and left a comment ... brilliant writing, got my day off to a better start.

Lou Treleaven

I didn't know that was Little Wanda! Her story was fab - I think I now have a new favourite so far, but there's still time to go!

Piper

I'm behind on a lot of reading. I'll play catch up tomorrow, most probably.

Thanks for all reading my stories. Been a bit busy of late.

LilyC

Red's third, and penultimate piece 'Push' is today's terrifying fiction on the February Femmes Fatales showcase.

This is an absolutely brilliant write, and together with an appreciation of the skill in Ally's penning I've given it a fairly long intro before the story starts. I say 'story' but this is human degradation at its worst; this kind of thing happens every day - and to me there's more horror in what human beings do to themselves and each other than any monster that cares to hide under the bed.

Definitely comes with a warning. http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2011/02/aj-humpage-oh-human-horror-february.html

dorothyd

left a comment, with extreme difficulty. That was one harrowing read.

LilyC

Red again - for the final episode in the February Femmes Fatales showcase.

http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2011/02/this-is-end-beautiful-february-femme.html

Thanks to those TBers who contributed and also to those who took the time to read the stories and poetry, and add comments.

Now I need to start planning next year's... :)

SilentTony

Need to catch up on a few. Lily I'm going to start writing with a female pseudonym so I can be in next year.

LilyC

Bring it on.

Lou Treleaven

Congratulations on a great project, Lily. Still got some to catch up on what with half term and visitors, but will be back to read and comment on the rest soon.

boredrobots

Repeating what I said on your blog for people that haven’t visited, well done Lily and thanks for bringing some amazing stories and authors to our attention!

And to the people that haven’t been to the blog, what are you playing at?! Lily's blog is amazing!

dorothyd

I am bereft, no FFF to dip into this morning for thrills, chills and the sheer delight of such talented writers. More please, Lily, give up the day job and make it a regular thing!!!! (only joking, I think...)

LilyC

Invitations to take part in February Femmes Fatales 2012, a daily, online showcase of dark fiction or poetry written by women will be sent out from tomorrow.

If you would like to contribute 100 - 1000 words, whisper your email address to me and I'll send you details.

See the first FFF for an idea of what I'm looking for http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/p/february-femmes-fatales.html

Although there is no payment I may publish the first two year's FFFs as an e-book; details to be sent to contributors.

SilentTony

Lily my name is now Toni not Tony and I'm pre-op so do I count?

LilyC

Toni - prove it ;)

SilentTony

Damn the proof thing again. It's the same stumbling block that floored me when I tried to get into 'Girls Drink Free' night at the local club.

Carol

:D

LilyC

The first round of invitations has now gone out.

Thank you to TBers that have expressed an interest. As above, if you would like to be included please whisper your email address to me and I will send you the details.

LilyC

February Femmes Fatales 2012 kicks off tomorrow with a deliciously dark offering of fiction by Anna Harris, better known as TB's very own IslandGirl!!

It's IG's first of two pieces, and she joins five other past and present TBers and ten other wonderfully talented women writers in this month-long showcase.

I do hope you'll support your fellow-TBers and give them feedback on their stories or poetry. I'll post a link to each entry every day.

For more information and links to last year's FFF - http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/p/february-femmes-fatales.html

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GaULgk3QDlQ/Tx3qBPBqggI/AAAAAAAAAgs/EugbXS173SE/s1600/fff-2012.jpg

Lou Treleaven

I'm on 15 February. Looking forward to reading Island Girl's piece tomorrow!

pbw

Wow, WHAT a cover!

LilyC

Glad you like the cover pbw. She was fun to work with ;)

Island Girl

Yes, the cover is fantastic! Can't wait to get my daily hit of female author's this February. Thanks for including me in such a stellar line-up, Lily.

Red

I've been looking forward to this. Should be some cracking stories to read.

LilyC

As promised, opening February Femmes Fatales 2012 - THE FOG by ANNA HARRIS, our own IslandGirl!

Please do read IG's chilling tale, and give her your feedback.

http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/fog-by-anna-harris-february-femmes.html

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ceZ42F1skOY/TycY1dnWuUI/AAAAAAAAAhE/eJlo_8LoSWk/s320/the-fog-anna-harris.jpg

Red

Have left a comment, IG. Great story and a great start to FFF.

pbw

A great opening story. What a standard to reach! I've commented too.

Lou Treleaven

Great start, IG! Have commented. This is going to be fun.

lexia

Great stuff, IG ! Have read and commented.

LilyC

Today's FFF is Tania Redd with a wicked taste of horror BLOODWORK:

http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/bloodwork-by-tania-redd-february-femmes.html

Island Girl

Truly appreciative of comments I received - thanks all. Have read and commented on Tania's. Loving your accompanying artwork, Lily.

Island Girl

I see one from DorothyD is up and running today. Good stuff, Lily.

LilyC

Yup!

Dorothy Davies takes us on a nostalgic trip into the past with THE LAST PICTURE SHOW.

http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/last-picture-show-by-dorothy-davies.html

Stan2

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Lou Treleaven

Great writing as always from Dorothy.