Science Fiction Microstory Contest discussion
MARCH 2024 SCIENCE FICTION MICROSTORY CONTEST (Comments only)
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Paula wrote: "Great one, Chris. Really."I figured I'd keep it simple with a broader theme. Hopefully it will encourage more participation, too.
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There shouldn't be any copyright issues with any of those images. I literally made all of them using generative AI.
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Doesn't matter to me. I liked them both. I made the four panel one because of the diverse subject matter. But you can place whichever one you like better. I also gave you two images for the square panel as well, giving you new graphics all around.
This looks good too. Looks very Dying Earth, Jack Vance-style.
Is this year the 10th year of the contest?
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So the generative AI entity, or its program developer, nor its models, have no copyrights (yet)? Also, is the lefthand image gender-ambiguous or femal(ish) or is the diversity of the image less than it might be? (Super set of images and super collage, in any case!)
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Good work re the stock, Jot. And interesting points re AI and also re the female(?) header piece; thanks.
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Jot wrote: "Mine's up. A bit of a self biography of what only started as a dark period of my life that soon turned to light."Well written, Jot. Potent and heartfelt.
Jack...a very intriguing and well-envisioned existential concept.
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Couldn't come up with anything larger. :)
Tom wrote: "Jack...a very intriguing and well-envisioned existential concept."Thanks, Tom.
Okay. Mine's up. Not my best. Just a simple story.
Offhand, this is the very best collection of stories on this site in the past few years. In my opinion, anyhow. And what a theme---ah, finally just got one in even though it's been a crazy week on top of a crazy month! Truly, I've loved some of this month's stories. Jack, yours has serious points/power and fine writing, and I agree with Tom re its existential qualieties; also, did you know it has reminders both of PKD's "Watchbird" and Don Marquis's Archy and Mehitabel book?
Jot, what a beautiful, moving piece! Quite wonderful
Tom--a well-written story, and that ending ties it together in a powerful, pointed climax indeed.
Chris, yes a simple story but it does a lot--very, very fine.
Thaddeus, fascinating piece!
Jeremy--cool!!! Maybe could use a bit more exploration but already blows the reader away.
Justin, a wonderful close-in piece that opens up to a well-developed tale of a well-detailed world--finely done!
Paula wrote: "Offhand, this is the very best collection of stories on this site in the past few years. In my opinion, anyhow. And what a theme---ah, finally just got one in even though it's been a crazy week on ..."Thanks Paula! Glad you were able to get a story in this month!
Paula wrote: "Jack, yours has serious points/power and fine writing, and I agree with Tom re its existential qualieties; also, did you know it has reminders both of PKD's "Watchbird" and Don Marquis's Archy and Mehitabel book?"Haven't read those. I will have to now.
Great story Paula! And thank you!
Paula wrote: "Offhand, this is the very best collection of stories on this site in the past few years. In my opinion, anyhow. And what a theme---ah, finally just got one in even though it's been a crazy week on ..."Thank you, Paula. Your story had a potent, tragic quality - reminiscent of Greek tragedy.
Chris, I liked the build-up and the humor. A touch of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - quite amusing.
Justin - Very good set-up and good delivery. It had a melancholy beauty.
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Sorry I missed out this month. Been a very busy time. But, at least, I got a vote in.
Jot wrote: "Heading up to Niagara Falls for the eclipse in a couple weeks. Praying for sunny weather this time."Hey wow, Jot--I hope you get clear skies and a wonderful eclipse viewing! It's an incredible experience.
Tom wrote: "Paula wrote: "Offhand, this is the very best collection of stories on this site in the past few years. In my opinion, anyhow. And what a theme---ah, finally just got one in even though it's been a ..."Tom, thank you re my story. Very fond of Greek tragedies, actually.
Tom wrote: "Paula wrote: "Offhand, this is the very best collection of stories on this site in the past few years. In my opinion, anyhow. And what a theme---ah, finally just got one in even though it's been a ..."Thanks Tom! Much appreciated!
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(That's it.)