Candyland Kitten
Much Ado About Nothing is a favorite. And I love how this movie brought it to life. The banter, the sarcasm, it is all just as fresh now as I'm sure it was 453 years ago.
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SummerLeigh
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Much Ado About Nothing is a favorite. And I love how this movie brought it to life. The banter, the sarcasm, it is all just as fresh now as I'm sure it was 453 years ago.
Candyland Kitten
Quote by Verbal
I am with my True Love.
Congrats!
I AM still awake and it's 5 am....Why can't I
Candyland Kitten
I'd take ice cream over ice cubes any day. Wait...what was the question?
Candyland Kitten
Happy Anniversary! It is always a delightful surprise when people take a Lush relationship to the next level and create their own success story. What can I say, I'm a sucker for romance. Congratulations!
Candyland Kitten
Congratulations! I'm so happy that another worthy member was recognized. Its a little early to raise a glass over here but I won't tell if you won't! Cheers!
Cheers! 
Candyland Kitten
Hugs, hugs, hugs 
Congratulations on working so hard! I'm glad you were recognized.
Congratulations on working so hard! I'm glad you were recognized. 
Candyland Kitten
While at times I've been visually and verbally groped, I can't recall ever being actually grabbed. An inappropriate, "accidental" brush across tit's or ass sure, but I don't really qualify that as groping.
I usually respond with an icy glare and then go out of my way to ignore him. Never have had to slap a man. Or a woman.
I usually respond with an icy glare and then go out of my way to ignore him. Never have had to slap a man. Or a woman.
Candyland Kitten
I get annoyed when the characters names are inserted after every line of dialogue. Generally, there are only two people speaking during most dialogue here. It is equally unnecessary for the characters to say their partners name every time they are addressed. Makes my eyes cross a bit.
"Baby, right there," says Jane.
"Where? Right here Jane?" says Dick.
"Yes, there Dick!" says Jane.
"Then, cum Jane!" says Dick.
"I will cum on your dick, Dick!" says Jane.
"Baby, right there," says Jane.
"Where? Right here Jane?" says Dick.
"Yes, there Dick!" says Jane.
"Then, cum Jane!" says Dick.
"I will cum on your dick, Dick!" says Jane.
Candyland Kitten
Nope. My "fetish" is not exactly a secret.
TPBM is enjoying the weather in a sundress and sandals.
TPBM is enjoying the weather in a sundress and sandals.
Candyland Kitten
Well, I'm guessing shes nice but the fact someone has a photo of her without panties makes it seem relatively reasonable she has a spicy side too.
Candyland Kitten
I dislike when comments are forced too. There have been times I cancelled my vote when I had to comment, mostly when I was in a hurry. Unfortunately, I'm in a hurry a lot. I usually comment when I score but sometimes I need every extra second in my day. If their story didn't motivate me to say something special, then why shouldn't a vote be good enough? That is the one issue I have with nameless scoring, now I feel like I do have to comment so that authors who track such things will know I voted too.
As for the scores, if people want to score low then let them score low. If they are truly trying to be constructive, hopefully they will comment about what they felt was wrong and you can decide if they're correct. If the story is a flawless piece that everyone loves, then don't let a random bad score ruin your day. I'm sure that I've deserved each of the 4's I have received and feel that in most stories the 3's or 4's are probably the most accurate of them all.
Personally, I've kept scoring enabled as I know there are people who like to give a score and feel cheated when the right is taken from them. And, I've never forced commenting as there are some people who simply don't like to leave a comment.
I'm just grateful whenever someone decides to read a piece. If they want to spend their time to go the extra step to vote and/or comment then I appreciate that all the more.
As for the scores, if people want to score low then let them score low. If they are truly trying to be constructive, hopefully they will comment about what they felt was wrong and you can decide if they're correct. If the story is a flawless piece that everyone loves, then don't let a random bad score ruin your day. I'm sure that I've deserved each of the 4's I have received and feel that in most stories the 3's or 4's are probably the most accurate of them all.
Personally, I've kept scoring enabled as I know there are people who like to give a score and feel cheated when the right is taken from them. And, I've never forced commenting as there are some people who simply don't like to leave a comment.
I'm just grateful whenever someone decides to read a piece. If they want to spend their time to go the extra step to vote and/or comment then I appreciate that all the more.
Candyland Kitten
I just voted Paris. I am a bit of Francophile and actually started a story set in France last year. I think Paris gives so many options.
Much of the glamour of 1930's Hollywood existed only on the big screen. Segregation, sexism, and corruption was rampant. Prohibition existed until 1933. The flappers went out and stars like Gabel, Grable, Rogers and Astaire were in. It was an inexpensive way for a depressed society living through some of the most difficult economic years in US history to peek into a fantasy land of luxury.
Of course, if your story incorporated any of these themes then Hollywood would be a great place for your piece.
If your setting is not as gritty, less desert sand and more refined decadence, then I would say Paris.
As for Venice...that just gave me an idea.
Much of the glamour of 1930's Hollywood existed only on the big screen. Segregation, sexism, and corruption was rampant. Prohibition existed until 1933. The flappers went out and stars like Gabel, Grable, Rogers and Astaire were in. It was an inexpensive way for a depressed society living through some of the most difficult economic years in US history to peek into a fantasy land of luxury.
Of course, if your story incorporated any of these themes then Hollywood would be a great place for your piece.
If your setting is not as gritty, less desert sand and more refined decadence, then I would say Paris.
As for Venice...that just gave me an idea.
Candyland Kitten
Hi Jeff,
I hope that your day is filled with smiles and fun times. You deserve nothing but the best!
I hope that your day is filled with smiles and fun times. You deserve nothing but the best!
Candyland Kitten
Happy birthday Alyssa,
I hope your birthday is filled with people you love. Have an amazing day!
I hope your birthday is filled with people you love. Have an amazing day!
Candyland Kitten
Quote by chesh78
For me, has to be littleduchess, hands down - there doesn't seem to be a genre where she doesn't excel, or a story (or poem) that hasn't failed to stimulate me in someway. Although, writing-wise, browncoffee runs a very close second.
Aww thank you so much Chesh. It's an honor to be mentioned. And you're quickly becoming a favorite too! I'm not just saying that either. You're a fantastic writer and a sweet friend.
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Quote by marna69
Are you a judge, winner, author or reader of the competition stories???
I'm trying to figure out how the top three "On The Road" stories won the Feb/Mar 2017 writing competition. The stories certainly seemed deserving, but how were those picked.
Aside from the basics, such as grammar, spelling, story, characters, etc., interested in viewpoints on...
(a) What characteristics are present in winning stories, compared to the rest?
(b) What styles of writing are favored, and what are disliked? For example, would James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, or William Faulkner be more likely to win, assuming they dabbled in erotica. I'm assuming Hemingway's more plebian approach would be favored or the complicated sentences of Faulkner, or the dense literary allusions of Joyce, but perhaps I'm wrong.
(c) Assuming all other things are equal, to what degree does the writer's previous contributions here on Lush influence judging? Does a lot of work here help? Do high reader scores help? Do previous competitions entries help? Do previous competition victories help (or hurt) ?
(d) Aside from the obvious, what other factors help make a winner?
(e) Finally, has competition victory helped you promote yourself as an author, and if so, how did you use it?
Inquiring minds want to know!
I certainly am not the most proliferate writer here and am not even close to the most read. But, of the 3 comps I've entered, I've placed in one and squeaked in with a top 10 in another (the middle comp I screwed the 'hooch' lol...hehe don't want to get flagged for unacceptable content).
Anyways, what I find surprising is that the two stories that earned a place in the comps were both sci-fi pieces that were well outside of the usual Lush fare. So, I have to assume that giving the judges something fresh to entertain them has to count a fair bit. The only time I've ever written sci-fi pieces were actually for those two comps...so it's certainly not a skill that I've honed through the years.
And, I would hope that comp pieces that do well have a great flow, natural dialogue, an interesting plot, and are more than just one raunchy sex scene after another.
Whether it is a comp story or just a regular story you hope may earn an RR I think any special acknowledgment is an unexpected bonus. One of my stories, kept getting add after add to favorites yet it doesn't have that many views and no RR in sight. Trying to figure out the whys and hows some stories get more recognition than others would just make me crazy.
And other than this, I haven't really discussed the final standings and haven't used it to to advertise my writing. Perhaps some day...maybe. Or, maybe not.
Now, that's done...where is that dang rubric when I need it...
Candyland Kitten
Hi Leni,
Nice to see you here. I'm so glad you're getting familiar with Lush. Welcome again!
Nice to see you here. I'm so glad you're getting familiar with Lush. Welcome again!
Candyland Kitten
Red beets. They taste like dirt. When on a juicing kick I thought I could get the health benes by making beet and apple juice. Big mistake. Huge! It was even worse...tasted like sweet dirt. There is no way that I could ever be sick enough to use beets as a cure. Never. As in never ever.
Candyland Kitten
Congratulations! I'm sad that I don't know you and your awesomeness personally, but have to believe it's true since everybody says so.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Candyland Kitten
Everything that's been said here make me feel as I missed an opportunity to know an exceptional man. I'm happy for those who had the chance to know him personally and am sorry for the loss of such a man to his friends, family and the writing community everywhere.