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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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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The Last Picture Show - great twist
I loved both of those. Thanks Lily.
Well done all.
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
http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/its-long-way-to-sometime-by-dorothy.html
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
Isn't it stunning - so many levels of interpretation and emotion.
Pixie, I hope you'll be feeling better soon.
http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/lines-by-laurita-miller-february-femmes.html
(It's me tomorrow!!)
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
Have left comment!
http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/colour-of-murder-by-dorothy-davies.html
http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/party-guest-and-i-cling-inside-border.html
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
http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/he-lies-beneath-by-marissa-farrar.html
Take a peek - go on - you know you want to...
http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/will-you-walk-with-me-way-by-dorothy.html
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 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.
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
*pounces around in floor length robe looking vampy*
Thanks for the 'cover', Lily - especially the Dr Daemon product placement!
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
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
Short, dark fiction from February Femme Fatale Tania at The Feardom.
http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/fire-dance-by-tania-redd-february.html
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
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
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
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
http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/under-veil-of-red-by-aj-humpage.html#comment-form
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
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.
Step gently...
http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/ruins-by-susan-may-james-february.html
http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/now-i-can-see-you-by-dorothy-davies.html?showComment=1330252556487
Thanks!
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
Why not give *Marietta* a chance?
http://lilychildsfeardom.blogspot.com/2012/02/second-chance-sara-by-marietta-miles.html
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
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!