Tasha has a romance novel which is evolving right now, even as I write; the title “The Big Picture, ” centers around the story of Makenna, Clint, Sandy and Steve. It is a story of intrigue, love and passion that you should not miss. The Novel is on its 31’st chapter.
Tasha writes mellifluously about emotions, feelings and the machinations of the human mind. Read how the characters come to life in this heartwarming novel.
She also has a second blog - Tasha's Take - where she deals with topics she feels strongly about, her thoughts on certain popular debates, and her take in mundane but significant issues.
Brady has a peculiar, titillating way of presenting his stories; whether it be sci-fi, flash fiction, lyric writing, poems, writing tips or other genre. You can assign any topic to this versatile writer and he would be able to compose an original article without much ado - no sweat !
Here is a new sci-fi story –Zombie - which presents a new and different perspective of that archaic theme. I won't reveal what it is; you'll have to read it to know why. But I can assure you, you won't regret it.
Jan writes incredibly well. He also interacts with his readers splendidly and treats each visitor as a VIP. There is a warm feeling of being "home" whenever I get to read his articles, because they seem to speak directly from his heart to the reader - personal but encompassing. His blog is a collection of informative articles about diverse topics ranging from blog contests to The Secret to Earning a Good StumbleUpon Review , to The Lost Art of Being Silly and many extraordinary posts that would leave you saying, " I've found it!." Visit his blog and I can assure you, you'll have a totally pleasurable experience!
Irene writes about love, choices, chances and life in general. I admire this young lass' mature and optimistic view of life. It is always refreshing and encouraging to read her posts. HERE'S ONE ARTICLE I STRONGLY RECOMMEND FOR YOU TO PONDER ON. It is entitled: Interpret a tough experience as an exercise in compassion. This is only one of the various topics in her inspiring collection.
Jerome is a newbie in the blogging world. He’s more into photography but blogging would be ideal for him, as he could also write down his thoughts about his photo subjects. He has still to post his array of vivid and colorful pictures because this is the first blog for him, and we have to give him some slack as experience had taught us that it is not easy to establish your very first blog. One has to learn a little about HTML codes, posting, editing and lay outing.
I am sure, JER.BP would soon be one of the best blogs around. Welcome Jerome!
The man had a horrible mask over his face and his breath rankled of liquor.
“You,” he hissed at Mickey who was cowering in fear at his feet, “get those ropes!”
Mickey looked up to him, with soulful, teary eyes
“Go on, or I’ll tie you up with your oldies.”
“I can’t reach them, “ the boy was sobbing . The masked man pointed the gun at Mickey's temple. “Move!”
There were muffled cries at the other end of the room.
Mickey stared at the masked intruder. He had to pretend he was utterly terrified or he and his parents would never see the light again. He had to!
If he could only inch farther into the other side of the bed where the security camera and alarm were, they would have a good chance of catching this thief and prevent future victims from falling prey to his ploy. He had masqueraded as a minister asking for donations! The nerve! Mickey stood up on wobbly feet and slowly inched forward.
He had played games on his computer where he was the hero, and he felt this was his chance to become a real one. He deliberately tripped himself and wailed painfully as he crashed to the cold floor.
“Get up, you useless moron!” the intruder shouted ominously.
But Mickey refused to move, feigning injury.
The irate man swiftly covered the distance and yanked Mickey to his feet. By then, the boy was an arm’s length from the security alarm. Just as the man was about to smash his head, Mickey deftly pushed the alarm in one smooth movement, and the ringing bell echoed through the neighborhood and at the police station where it was constantly monitored.
“Run Mama, Papa run,” Mickey urged his parents to seek refuge.
The man stood frozen for a moment, undecided on what to do, and Mickey took that chance to kick him hard in the groin. As the man writhed in pain, Mickey pulled the mask off the his grimacing face, the man snarled and cursed under his breath.
The three ran out to freedom!
The sound of the siren was getting nearer, but they kept running. They only stopped when the police car became visible on the road.
Of course, the intruder was no longer found inside the house. People thought, he would never be caught. But because of Mickey’s smart moves, they were able to identify and catch the thief within an hour after the incident.
The security camera had a good picture of the thief’s face! Thanks to brave Mickey!
Zorlone – “Falling in line” - With the different kinds of people falling in line, there are other sub-events that transpire while we wait for our turn. Zorlone – “Freedom once again” - Initially consisting only four stanzas, this poem is about a little bird looking for freedom. The fifth stanza was added a few days after it was published. "There are different forms of freedom. Sometimes, the unexpected is what we are looking for." Roy – “Candlelight” - Zest for life... how long will it last? Jennifer M Scott – “fastidous thoughts” - loss of dreams
About Writing
Izzy Daniels – “Maximizing your Writing Time: Time to Publish”- Getting all your work is important, but what about after you are done? In this post I talk about multiple ways of putting your work out on the web.
Fiction / Short Story Jena Isle – “Started Small” - A story about the ugly realities of life. Webbielady – “Their Lip-to-Lips Encounter” - Their meetings are becoming more limited these days but still as passionate as usual... See how he makes her get lost in his warm touches...
(This story was written in January 2007, a year after the event happened. And it took a barber to remind me about it, which made me write my story… and so it goes…)
It was over a year, January of 2006 actually, I have almost forgotten, until somebody reminded me about it. Last week while I was having my haircut, the barber who hardly knew me asked, “Sir, di po ba kayo yung nanalo sa Eat Bulaga dati?” (Sir, weren’t you the one who won in Eat Bulaga?) I was surprised because, more than a year has passed. It was then that it occurred to me that I haven’t written about it yet.
Yes, I won in an Eat Bulaga contest, a popular noontime show here in the Philippines. And I was on television last year. There are lots of stories – before, during and after I claimed the price. Now before you think otherwise, I didn’t dance in Eat Bulaga nor did I join the Mr. Pogi contest.
I won in the home partner portion for their game Laban or Bawi, which was the Let’s Vault In. I have been joining the contest since it started. Because I was jobless I was able to watch almost all shows on TV then - Eat Bulaga included. But after some months of texting, I quit joining thinking that there was no way I could win there.
But on that fateful day of January, I was again in front of the TV watching Laban o Bawi on Eat Bulaga. While watching, I noticed my cell phone lying in front of me. I picked it up and started composing the format for the text contest – the numbers of the first and last contestants who answered the questions correctly.
I already have the first number typed in, the contest was still in progress. Until finally, only two contestants were left. I just typed in the number of one of them and sent the text to the required number. I just sent two text entries.
After that, I went out of the house hoping that I could find some opportunities elsewhere. I left my cell phone at home then.
I came home at around 7 PM, listless and indifferent, when my wife met me and she seemed to be very excited.
She gushed breathless, “Sumali ka ba sa Eat Bulaga?” (Did you join in Eat Bulaga?) I didn’t tell her about the text I had sent because I actually have forgotten about it and I never really expected anything from it. So I said yes and asked her why.
She recounted excitedly what happened in my absence, “Tumawag ang Eat Bulaga sa cell mo, tinatanong kung sino yung nagtext at kung ano yung combination. Sabi ko, baka husband ko kasi siya yung sumasali. Tinanong sa akin kung alam ko yung combination sabi ko hindi. Tatawag daw ulit sila. Kaso tumawag na ulit sila wala ka pa rin! Bat kasi di mo sinasabi sa akin e?!”
(They called up your cell phone asking who joined the contest and they would like to know about the number combination you texted them. I said you were out, and I didn’t know the combination. They informed me they will call up again and they did, but you were still not here. Why didn’t you tell me?!)
I was dumbfounded! I didn’t know what to say!
An opportunity passed me by and I just let it slipped away!
For the rest of the night, I was quiet; constantly looking at my cell phone every now and then…. waiting… hopefully….
Then at around 9:30 PM, my cell rang, I hurriedly picked it up.
My hands were shaking uncontrollably: “Hello, si Mr. Arnaldo dela Cruz po ba ito?”, “Oo, ito nga. Sino po sila?”, “Sa Eat Bulaga po ito, sumali po ba kayo sa Let’s Vault In?”,”Yes mam! sumali po ako”,”Ano po yung combination na pinadala ninyo?”
(”Hello, is this Arnaldo dela Cruz”, “Yes, who’s this?”, ”We’re from Eat Bulaga, did you join the contest?”, ”Yes mam! I did!””What were the combinations you sent?”)
I told her the combination. “Okay, for verification, ano po yung complete address nila?” (Okay, for verification, what is your complete address?) And my heart was hammering in my chest, as I blurted out our address.
“Mr. dela Cruz, sa ngayon po hindi pa po kayo sure na nanalo. Makakapunta po ba kayo bukas sa Broadway Centrum?”,”Yes mam! Pwede po akong pumunta”, “O sige po, be here po before 9:30 AM, magdala po kayo ng valid ID na may address po na binigay ninyo. Bukas pa lang po natin mako-confirm yung panalo ninyo a. Basta be here early po. Wag po kayo magtsi-tsinelas kasi po may posibility po na lumabas kayo sa TV. Sige po sir, bye.”
(”Mr. dela Cruz, as of this moment you are not yet a guaranteed winner. Can you be here tomorrow at Broadway Centrum?”, ”Yes mam! I can go there”,”Okay then, be here before 9:30 AM and bring a valid ID with the address you texted us. Then we can confirm if you really won. Just be here early and please don’t wear slippers, you might appear on TV. Okay sir, bye.”)
I was speechless after that, I was looking at my family and I wasn’t saying a word.
They were asking me if it were Eat Bulaga who called. When I was finally able to say ‘Yes’, they all shouted with glee!
I was very thankful because after two calls, they still called me back. They didn’t give the P25,000 to other contestants who also sent text entries… my chance was not forfeited.
I felt tears trying to escape my eyes, as I was silently praying and thanking God. I was jobless then, and I remember telling myself “P25,000, that’s a good 7 to 8 dialysis sessions for my wife.” It was then that my tears finally managed to escape….
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Roy dela Cruz is a truly amazing and dedicated blogger.
Presently, he has 13 blogs, and these blogs belong to different interesting categories.
He has an inspirational blog, a Kapampangan blog written in the vernacular, a business blog, a blog solely for his departed spouse, a random thoughts blog and the recently added short stories blog.
He doesn't fail to surprise me with the amount of passion he has for blogging.
Zorlone – “Ancient Cities” - We are awed by the presence of astounding skyscrapers, sturdy bridges, and majestic monuments. They are in one way or the other influenced by the ancient cities from all over the world.
Deeptesh Sen – “Time Travel” - It's the creation of a surreal city which you can reach through your mirrors by means of time travel.The vehicle for this telepathic transport is a symphony.
Dragon Blogger – “Unlikeable” - A random word poem about a person who is simply unlikeable.
Gabriel Gadfly – “Shelter” - Two creatures cross paths at the junction of life and death.
Zorlone - “A Gentle Touch” - An intimate beauty of lovers sharing their passion for one another.
(WOOF participants should re-post all the links above by next Monday. The following links may be excluded as long as you include all the above links.)
Presenting the finest of the writer’s blogs by the bloggers who write them. Highlighting the top posts as chosen by the April 17, 2009 WOOF Contest participants. Want in to join the next WOOF? The next contest ends April 24. Submit a link to your best writing post of the last 3 weeks using the form on this page. Participants, repost the winning link list within a week and you’re all set.
Other WOOF Contestants for 04/17/09
About Writing
Jonathan Crossfield - “Finding creative freedom by adding limitations” - Why creative freedom isn't necessarily a good thing. The more constraints we have, the more creative we are forced to become. Supported by some interesting video of Robert McKee.
Writing Nag – “The Chasm Between” - It's very difficult to get on the page what we imagine in our mind. These 15 prompts may help you get started.
Fiction
Webbielady – “How She Wish She Could Stay” - She wishes to stay with him longer... or even forever. Will she attain this goal? Would her wish be granted?
Non-Fiction, Life Improvement, Spiritual
Amritbir Kaur - “Prayer” - Prayer is not a mere lip service. Do we ever introspect ourselves? Read more...
Poetry / Poetic Fiction
Alex McGaughan – “Found Poem: Spam Villanelle” - This is a bit of found poetry I did using the spam comments from my blog as my source. The form is a traditional Villanelle, with the A-B-A rhyme scheme and repeated lines.
Dragon Blogger - “A Million Followers” - Fun Poem to join the hype to help Ashton Kutcher reach a million followers on twitter, I don't think he read it though.
Jennifer M Scott – “April” - An acrostic poem about April.
Jennifer M Scott – “Haiku Series #17” - Random haikus on different topics.
Jennifer M Scott – “Finding My Reprieve” - A poem written in nonette form about finding one self.
Jennifer M Scott - “Depressed April” - A very short poem about rainy days in April.
Jennifer M Scott – “A Kiss From Apollo” - Dedicated to the god of poetry Apollo.
Dragon Blogger – “Gluttony” - Random word poem consisting of 13 words about someone not caring about their health and eating poorly.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND PARTICIPANTS!
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