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February Femmes Fatales

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  • [quote=LilyC]BLOODWORK[/quote] Oooo-er...

    The Last Picture Show - great twist

    I loved both of those. Thanks Lily.
  • Tomorrow's FFF tale is a superb, disturbing piece from another TB member! ;-)
  • I must catch up over the weekend as I've not had time yet. :)
    Well done all.
  • Please take the time to visit today's February Femme Fatales, for she is none other than TB's Red!

    With the first of five dalliances with darkness...

    AND THEN by AJ Humpage

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/and-then-by-j-humpage-february-femmes.html

    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xpn3EU0PSbY/TycaSRJIUYI/AAAAAAAAAhc/LeIWlpGXJZQ/s200/and-then-aj-humpage.jpg
  • Crumbs, Red, that almost put me off my coffee. Well done, you.
  • Thanks PBW. Glad I didn't put you off the coffee altogether...
  • Dorothy Davies is back at the February Femmes Fatales showcase with the truly terrifying IT'S A LONG WAY TO SOMETIME

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/its-long-way-to-sometime-by-dorothy.html
  • Today's February Femme Fatale is Helen A. Howell with Tap, tap, tap.

    Helen has also recorded a very eerie audio file of the story that you can download.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/tap-taptap-by-helen-howell-february.html
  • I've been enjoying all of these (see my comments on the site) but Dorothy's latest really blew me away - wow.
  • I need to catch up. I only read IG's then life got in the way. If I feel up to it I'll have a read later. Not feeling too good at the moment.
  • [quote=Lou Treleaven]Dorothy's latest really blew me away[/quote]
    Isn't it stunning - so many levels of interpretation and emotion.

    Pixie, I hope you'll be feeling better soon.
  • Thanks Lily. I think I might be coming down with something nasty...like flu. But never really having it before, I wouldn't know.
  • Today's chilling tale LINES comes from Canadian writer Laurita Miller.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/lines-by-laurita-miller-february-femmes.html

    (It's me tomorrow!!)
  • My dark tale might be one to save for night time ;-)

    SPARKLES by Lily Childs at the February Femmes Fatales showcase:

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/spangles-by-lily-childs-february-femmes.html

    http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KL1HfATYVBU/TzBDiooIiXI/AAAAAAAAAis/yHDZXqELnco/s1600/fff-spangles-lily-childs.jpg
  • I've probably said this before in reaction to your subject matters, Lily, but *heave*!

    Have left comment!
  • Dorothy Davies' third February Femmes Fatales tale is a dark and terrifying piece:

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/colour-of-murder-by-dorothy-davies.html
  • Today's FFF post is two short, sharp shockers from Amber Taitague: Party Guest, and I Cling Inside the Border-Wall.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/party-guest-and-i-cling-inside-border.html
  • Red's back as today's February Femme Fatale. Read THE FIREWOOD COLLECTOR at The Feardom and give Red your support. Thank you!

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/firewood-collector-by-j-humpage.html

    http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--013EmPslVQ/TzGYrtPJqnI/AAAAAAAAAjE/XLVqdpOF--0/s320/firewood-collector-aj-humpage.jpg
  • Dark, eloquent and very dangerous - HE LIES BENEATH by Marissa Farrar, February Femme Fatale.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/he-lies-beneath-by-marissa-farrar.html

    Take a peek - go on - you know you want to...
  • WILL YOU WALK WITH ME A WAY? asks the narrator of Dorothy Davies' dark and chilling tale.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/will-you-walk-with-me-way-by-dorothy.html
  • I was moved by Red's story - very powerful.
  • Icypop Sedgwick's Diane is WHISPERING SWEET NOTHINGS at the February Femmes Fatales dark fiction showcase.

    Keep a-hold of your heartstrings this Valentine's Day and take a taste of Icy's magic.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/whispering-sweet-nothings-by-icy.html
  • It's a sensational month for female writers on your blog and you've got some real doozies on there, Lily. I'm really enjoying what's on offer. Thank you for doing this.
  • Thank you IG. It's getting a lot of interest! There have been almost 1500 views and over 200 comments so far - and we've still another two weeks to go.

    It's great to be able to bring such talented writers together. Some I've 'met' through The Feardom and my Friday fiction challenge over the years, some are TBers and others are women I've repeatedly crossed (pleasant!) paths with. One FFF is a writer I know here in my home town and two more requested to be invited.

    What makes it even more pleasurable is that every contributor took the time to read the submission guidelines properly and sent perfectly-formatted entries. I hardly had to do any editing which made my 'job' much easier.

    I hope the writers taking part are all enjoying getting exposure to new readers.
  • He won't give up teasing our February Femme Fatale and Talkbacker Lou Treleaven this morning. DEATH AND DEREK is a giggle-fest, though not for super spook sleuth Rachel.

    Please visit the FFF showcase for a chuckle courtesy of Lou. You can even pick up last year's prequel to set the scene.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/death-and-derek-by-lou-treleaven.html

    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aKq_DOb27o4/TzrOCAyrNOI/AAAAAAAAAkA/FDBiXEw5XVQ/s320/Death-Derek-Lou-Treleaven.jpg
  • edited February 2012
    Yes, it's me today!

    *pounces around in floor length robe looking vampy*

    Thanks for the 'cover', Lily - especially the Dr Daemon product placement!
  • Dark desire and shadows from our February Femme Fatale today - Talkback's Pixie!

    FAILED CONNECTION by Pixie J. King, a crime/horror thriller that will test your nerves.

    Please give Pixie your support by reading her work and giving feedback.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/failed-connection-by-pixie-j-king.html

    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eD4becuT7dI/Tzw57aBPa1I/AAAAAAAAAkI/QkUEmljF38k/s1600/failed-connection-pixie.jpg
  • Thanks Lily. I feel really bad because I haven't had a chance to read anyone elses stuff and leave comments...but I've been so busy with Uni stuff and coursework that it's hard.
  • Through hell and high water no-one fights the writing light like February Femme Fatale Erin Cole.

    BETWEEN FEATHERS AND FINS is awash with poetic passion. Do read...

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/between-feathers-and-fins-by-erin-cole.html
  • There's a wicked trail burning though the forest in Tania Redd's FIRE DANCE.

    Short, dark fiction from February Femme Fatale Tania at The Feardom.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/fire-dance-by-tania-redd-february.html
  • A great contribution from Pixie.
  • February Femme Fatale Absolutely*Kate is playing with Cupid's arrow and causing myth mayhem in EROS ERRORS at The Feardom

    If you haven't already, please read this unique tale - you'll be floating on clouds for the rest of the day. All feedback welcomed.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/eros-errors-by-absolutelykate-february.html
  • No idea where you've found these talented writers, Lily, but it's certainly making February's reading a very pleasurable experience.
  • PUSTULA PECULIAR - a zombie nightmare by Lily Childs in the February Femmes Fatales showcase over at The Feardom.

    Comes with a major horror *warning*: Don't read while you're eating!

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/pustula-peculiar-by-lily-childs.html
  • Red makes her third appearance as resident February Femmes Fatales with SLIVER, starring the wicked Hackett. Be afraid.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/sliver-by-j-humpage-february-femmes.html

    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zn3rPd96HeY/T0KsIK-8CoI/AAAAAAAAAlM/57mVNCqGfaE/s1600/sliver-aj-humpage.jpg
  • I neglected to add a link to yesterday's FFF tale EASY PREY by Laurita Miller http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/easy-prey-by-laurita-miller-february.html

    but today, coming towards the end of Red (AJ Humpage)'s reign of Femme Fatale terror, UNDER A VEIL OF RED will speed through your soul faster than you can run.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/under-veil-of-red-by-aj-humpage.html

    http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MCg0v6SPtNE/T0VhIe1uq_I/AAAAAAAAAlc/HgmKw4twLRM/s320/veil-of-red-aj-humpage.jpg
  • Ditto the above. Another fabulous feast of words by our very own Red. Don't know how she does it but she keeps on doin' it, the clever girl.
  • Come on people, pull your fingers out. Lily's doing a blinkin' marvellous job of finding you darn good female writers to read this month - and Red's story is a real thought-provoking piece today.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/under-veil-of-red-by-aj-humpage.html#comment-form
  • THESE COLD BONES by Anna Harris is written by TB's very talented and charming Island Girl - the very first Femme Fatale in the 2012 showcase.

    With these deft and chilling words 'Anna' proves her versatility as both author and poet. Please enjoy...

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/these-cold-bones-by-anna-harris.html

    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-70ri-uvdZBo/T0Z_Ov8ZzgI/AAAAAAAAAlk/ixwZeDRLgr8/s320/cold-bones-anna-harris.jpg
  • Aww shucks, Lily. Thanks for the boost. I must say, I do believe your incredible artwork and photoshopping magic is beyong compare - those logos are amazing.
    I'm not saying this just because I am fortunate to have been included this month but the other femmes fatales are TRULY talented and TBers REALLY should do themselves a favour and pop in to read through the sensational works of prose on offer this month.
  • February Femmes Fatales: who wouldn't want to tread Abigail's path in Susan May James's atmospheric thriller RUINS?

    Step gently...

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/ruins-by-susan-may-james-february.html
  • Another beauty from DorothyD today.

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/now-i-can-see-you-by-dorothy-davies.html?showComment=1330252556487
  • I'm having trouble leaving comments at the moment on the Feardom. Will keep trying.
  • Thanks Lou. It seems to be a problem - several people have said the same about Blogger in the last couple of weeks. Not just at The Feardom. If you want me to add anything on your behalf, email it over or whisper here.

    Thanks!
  • We have often had the pleasure of reading Red's poetry here on Talkback. It is always as astonishing and disturbing as the stories that fall from her fingers.

    THE HUNGER - a poem by AJ Humpage (Red) will draw you in, and expose the truth. I hope you're ready...

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/hunger-by-j-humpage-february-femmes.html

    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_poNjyzRiz0/T0qrIl2kmBI/AAAAAAAAAl8/A8xR_X9pDZA/s320/hunger-aj-humpage.jpg
  • Yes, and it's a rip roarer, too!
  • A new and beguiling voice from Feb Femme Fatale Marietta Miles with SECOND CHANCE SARA on this penultimate day of the dark fiction showcase.

    Why not give *Marietta* a chance?

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/second-chance-sara-by-marietta-miles.html
  • February Femmes Fatales 2012 comes to an end with the deliciously dark DEATH FOR ART'S SAKE by Dorothy Davies

    Paint yourself a picture...

    http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/death-for-arts-sake-by-dorothy-davies.html

    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xJBhw9OQl88/T01WTUygsVI/AAAAAAAAAmM/x33qeh1wY1I/s1600/arts-sake-dorothy-davies.jpg
  • It's a right ripper, too. Thanks Lily. I can't believe Dorothy's story ends February Femmes Fatales for another year. :( That went way too fast.
  • This is my comment on Red's amazing poem:

    There is so much fantastic imagery and density in this poem. Beautiful in its hideousness, if you know what I mean!

    I get to the point where I enter my wordpress identity, then it redirects and I expect to see the verification screen but it just goes back to asking me to publish my comment again and if I do it just does the same thing again. Must be frustrating for you, Lily, more than us I should think!
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