Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMay 7, 2012 - 1:05pm
Fuck. Now I have to scrap my idea and come up with something better than a Twilight fan fic?!
voodoo_em
from England is reading All the books by Ira LevinMay 8, 2012 - 1:45am
Sorry I'm late...
Congrats to J.Y and Bek.
*clap clap clap*
Thanks to Utah and Avery-Mistress-of-War-Doll, it's been a blast :)
Also: final round would be such a disappointment if it was Twilight fan fiction *shudder*
wickedvoodoo
from Mansfield, England is reading stuff.May 8, 2012 - 4:12am
Is it time for the poll yet?
I am hungry for more bloodshed and bodyparts to start flowing. Crikey, am kinda glad I don't need to be writing for another round, it was making my hair turn grey with anxiety.
Not sure who I am betting on. J.Y. is like some kind of ninja, he comes out of nowhere and kicks your ass before you know what is happening. Rebecca is the femme fatale hitwoman, who never lets you down.
This should be a pay-per-view prize fight.
Moderator
Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 8, 2012 - 5:58am
I know who's going to win WAR. I'll guarantee it with 50% accuracy.
Think it's too late to get some Vegas oddsmakers involved?
jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeMay 8, 2012 - 8:01am
Pays 0-1 : House Not Responsible for Loss of Ticket
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMay 8, 2012 - 9:06am
Rebecca is the femme fatale hitwoman, who never lets you down.
Aw, thanks, Martin. That already does wonders for my already-inflated ego!
Not gonna lie, though, I have my story idea and I've been doing research and typing out whatever scenes come to my head, but I keep asking myself, "It's good, but is this winning material?"
The further you go, the harder it is to lose.
Bill Tucker
from Austin, Texas is reading Grimm's Fairy Tales (1st Edition)May 8, 2012 - 9:43am
Been an brilliant competition and I can't wait to see what these two warriors come up with! I'm already chomping at the bit to get on Lit WAR 2.
Liana
from Romania and Texas is reading Naked LunchMay 8, 2012 - 9:44am
Wow am I late to this party! Beka you rock girl!!! Congrats to JY as well! Looking forward to the finals...
Ok count me in for the next WAR!!! I plan to stay in longer than this time.
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMay 8, 2012 - 10:04am
I should also add that I'll be in for WAR next round. It's been a ride, really. Awesome, and I've gotten to know some of you. I've gotten to know your writing. Writing is such a craft and this battle has really helped me refine my process. Before WAR, writing a story in a week was unheard of for me. My process is so different now.
The more you write, the more you learn. I mean, burnout happens, but it's all about ambition, and I think the coolest part about WAR is that ridiculous ambition the competition puts in you. I've learned just as much in this competition as I have in workshops, and it was free!
jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeMay 8, 2012 - 10:43am
^Yeah. I wrote three stories I otherwise probably wouldn't have. With this last one I realized, "Hey, if I did this another twenty times, I'd have a book."
Well, twenty times + more editing + making sure the book makes sense as a whole + cetera.
Richard
from St. Louis is reading various anthologiesMay 9, 2012 - 8:58pm
great job everyone, this was a blast. thanks avery and utah for setting this up and running in. one hell of a final, sorry bek i'm not there to battle it out. good luck to both of you.
Chester Pane
from Portland, Oregon is reading The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot DiazMay 9, 2012 - 10:45pm
This should be interesting.
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMay 10, 2012 - 1:25am
After four days of agony, I've decided to change my story idea... There will be no fluking this round, I swear.
The stress doesn't feel good.
All I can really say is: Good job Avery on really fucking me over with this prompt.
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersMay 10, 2012 - 4:43am
"Good job Avery on really fucking me over with this prompt."
It's what I do.
Now I'm off to stomp puppies, break hearts, and mock children.
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMay 10, 2012 - 9:06am
^ The only activity on your list that I actually approve of is the mocking of children.
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersMay 10, 2012 - 9:08am
One of three? I've done worse.
jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeMay 10, 2012 - 9:39am
All I can really say is: Good job Avery on really fucking me over with this prompt.
I thought the prompt was perfectly sensible.
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMay 10, 2012 - 10:08am
It just wasn't sitting well with me and my ideas. But I think I've got something to work with now.
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 10, 2012 - 12:56pm
Was the prompt a Ray Stevens music video? It was, wasn't it?
jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeMay 10, 2012 - 2:07pm
Boogity, boogity.
Americantypo
from Philadelphia is reading The Bone ClocksMay 11, 2012 - 6:53am
I hope the prompt was a song by Insane Clown Posse.
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersMay 11, 2012 - 7:08am
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 11, 2012 - 7:37am
I hope the prompt was a song by Insane Clown Posse.
Yes. Fuckin magnets. How do they work? I would have trouble containing my story to 2500 words spinning off this line.
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 11, 2012 - 8:59am
Oh, shit. I just realized it's Friday. Two days left before we find out who's who and what's what!
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersMay 11, 2012 - 9:02am
Yes.
I'll be sad to see it go.
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 11, 2012 - 9:05am
I'm already getting excited about the next one!
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersMay 11, 2012 - 9:12am
Oh. Okay. I'll do that to stave off the suicide.
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 11, 2012 - 9:13am
Hell yeah. November will be here before you know it!
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersMay 11, 2012 - 9:16am
I love planning things.
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 11, 2012 - 9:17am
God, I hate Barbara Streisand.
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersMay 11, 2012 - 9:21am
Fuck you. That was wildly symbolic of all the time and special memories we had together planning this. Which was mostly a lot like this:
I'm excited!
Me too!
I bet it sucks!
Probably!!!
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 11, 2012 - 9:36am
Color me chagrined and nostalgic.
jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeMay 11, 2012 - 9:39am
Utah, is that Moon Knight in your pic?
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersMay 11, 2012 - 9:48am
Wait - were you serious about November? Holiday War? The time of year when everyone has the most time possible?
Chester Pane
from Portland, Oregon is reading The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot DiazMay 11, 2012 - 10:23am
What? Barbra Streisand rules.
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 11, 2012 - 10:44am
It is not, sir. It is The Guy.
jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeMay 11, 2012 - 11:39am
Oh yeah, THAT Guy. It looked a littled too wicked for Moon Knight, but I thought it might be one of those alternate universe versions.
wickedvoodoo
from Mansfield, England is reading stuff.May 11, 2012 - 1:50pm
It's been weird this week, not having anything WAR related to do. My nerves are starting to recover at last though.
I cannot wait to see the final stories. We need a winner!!!! The battlefield is covered in bodies, someone needs to be finishing this thing. Roll on Sunday.
aliensoul77
from a cold distant star is reading the writing on the wall.May 11, 2012 - 3:51pm
Is this War thing still going on? Lol
It feels like its been months, oh wait, it has.
Chester Pane
from Portland, Oregon is reading The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot DiazMay 11, 2012 - 4:27pm
Fluke™
jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeMay 11, 2012 - 4:39pm
jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeMay 11, 2012 - 5:22pm
It's been weird this week, not having anything WAR related to do. -- W.V.
Is the bronze match not happening?
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 11, 2012 - 8:03pm
No. Martin and I discussed it and neither of us really wanted to go out like that. Especially since third place is fourth place and vice versa. This final round is about you and Bekanator.
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMay 11, 2012 - 8:44pm
I'm REALLY looking forward to letting you guys read this 50 Shades of Grey fanfic I'm writing. It's fucking gold and it's going to win this whole thing! Mark my words!
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMay 11, 2012 - 8:45pm
That was the prompt, by the way. Fanfiction.
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersMay 12, 2012 - 6:38am
Actually....
That's not a bad idea.
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMay 12, 2012 - 7:59am
Fanfiction WAR?
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 12, 2012 - 8:06am
Yeah, but it can only be fiction that im a fan of.
So there will be a Dark Tower round. A Mack Bolan round. A Hardy Boys round.
This is a good idea. Avery, we must begin organizing today!
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersMay 12, 2012 - 8:41am
Can it be Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew?
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryMay 12, 2012 - 8:47am
Fuck. Now I have to scrap my idea and come up with something better than a Twilight fan fic?!
Sorry I'm late...
Congrats to J.Y and Bek.
*clap clap clap*
Thanks to Utah and Avery-Mistress-of-War-Doll, it's been a blast :)
Also: final round would be such a disappointment if it was Twilight fan fiction *shudder*
Is it time for the poll yet?
I am hungry for more bloodshed and bodyparts to start flowing. Crikey, am kinda glad I don't need to be writing for another round, it was making my hair turn grey with anxiety.
Not sure who I am betting on. J.Y. is like some kind of ninja, he comes out of nowhere and kicks your ass before you know what is happening. Rebecca is the femme fatale hitwoman, who never lets you down.
This should be a pay-per-view prize fight.
I know who's going to win WAR. I'll guarantee it with 50% accuracy.
Think it's too late to get some Vegas oddsmakers involved?
Pays 0-1 : House Not Responsible for Loss of Ticket
Aw, thanks, Martin. That already does wonders for my already-inflated ego!
Not gonna lie, though, I have my story idea and I've been doing research and typing out whatever scenes come to my head, but I keep asking myself, "It's good, but is this winning material?"
The further you go, the harder it is to lose.
Been an brilliant competition and I can't wait to see what these two warriors come up with! I'm already chomping at the bit to get on Lit WAR 2.
Wow am I late to this party! Beka you rock girl!!! Congrats to JY as well! Looking forward to the finals...
Ok count me in for the next WAR!!! I plan to stay in longer than this time.
I should also add that I'll be in for WAR next round. It's been a ride, really. Awesome, and I've gotten to know some of you. I've gotten to know your writing. Writing is such a craft and this battle has really helped me refine my process. Before WAR, writing a story in a week was unheard of for me. My process is so different now.
The more you write, the more you learn. I mean, burnout happens, but it's all about ambition, and I think the coolest part about WAR is that ridiculous ambition the competition puts in you. I've learned just as much in this competition as I have in workshops, and it was free!
^Yeah. I wrote three stories I otherwise probably wouldn't have. With this last one I realized, "Hey, if I did this another twenty times, I'd have a book."
Well, twenty times + more editing + making sure the book makes sense as a whole + cetera.
great job everyone, this was a blast. thanks avery and utah for setting this up and running in. one hell of a final, sorry bek i'm not there to battle it out. good luck to both of you.
This should be interesting.
After four days of agony, I've decided to change my story idea... There will be no fluking this round, I swear.
The stress doesn't feel good.
All I can really say is: Good job Avery on really fucking me over with this prompt.
"Good job Avery on really fucking me over with this prompt."
It's what I do.
Now I'm off to stomp puppies, break hearts, and mock children.
^ The only activity on your list that I actually approve of is the mocking of children.
One of three? I've done worse.
I thought the prompt was perfectly sensible.
It just wasn't sitting well with me and my ideas. But I think I've got something to work with now.
Was the prompt a Ray Stevens music video? It was, wasn't it?
Boogity, boogity.
I hope the prompt was a song by Insane Clown Posse.
Yes. Fuckin magnets. How do they work? I would have trouble containing my story to 2500 words spinning off this line.
Oh, shit. I just realized it's Friday. Two days left before we find out who's who and what's what!
Yes.
I'll be sad to see it go.
I'm already getting excited about the next one!
Oh. Okay. I'll do that to stave off the suicide.
Hell yeah. November will be here before you know it!
I love planning things.
God, I hate Barbara Streisand.
Fuck you. That was wildly symbolic of all the time and special memories we had together planning this. Which was mostly a lot like this:
I'm excited!
Me too!
I bet it sucks!
Probably!!!
Color me chagrined and nostalgic.
Utah, is that Moon Knight in your pic?
Wait - were you serious about November? Holiday War? The time of year when everyone has the most time possible?
What? Barbra Streisand rules.
It is not, sir. It is The Guy.
Oh yeah, THAT Guy. It looked a littled too wicked for Moon Knight, but I thought it might be one of those alternate universe versions.
It's been weird this week, not having anything WAR related to do. My nerves are starting to recover at last though.
I cannot wait to see the final stories. We need a winner!!!! The battlefield is covered in bodies, someone needs to be finishing this thing. Roll on Sunday.
Is this War thing still going on? Lol
It feels like its been months, oh wait, it has.
Fluke™
Is the bronze match not happening?
No. Martin and I discussed it and neither of us really wanted to go out like that. Especially since third place is fourth place and vice versa. This final round is about you and Bekanator.
I'm REALLY looking forward to letting you guys read this 50 Shades of Grey fanfic I'm writing. It's fucking gold and it's going to win this whole thing! Mark my words!
That was the prompt, by the way. Fanfiction.
Actually....
That's not a bad idea.
Fanfiction WAR?
Yeah, but it can only be fiction that im a fan of.
So there will be a Dark Tower round. A Mack Bolan round. A Hardy Boys round.
This is a good idea. Avery, we must begin organizing today!
Can it be Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew?
Mmmmmm....