JUNE 2024 SCIENCE FICTION MICROSTORY CONTEST (Comments Only)

[Tom]

This month’s theme: Perspectives

Element: How the same thing can look fundamentally different depending on one’s point of view

[Jot]

Nice theme, Tom.

[Tom]

Thank you, Jot.

[Paula]

Oh yes! Cool theme, Tom.

[Tom]

Glad you like it, Paula.

[Jot]

Pretty quiet out there. Posted a story and I hope no one takes it as a political statement, just a story...though I am voting for Kennedy.

[Tom]

Interesting concept, Jot.

[Jot]

Happy Father's Day to all my dads out there

[Jack]

Thanks, Jot. Hope everyone had a good one.

[Justin]

I had a really wonderful Father's Day with my kids. I did something with each one of them (minus the two who were working) and it was a special time. I miss my own Dad. He passed away last September suddenly. I am glad I was out in Chicago last Father's Day to spend time with him and my youngest brother.

[Justin]

Jot wrote: "Pretty quiet out there. Posted a story and I hope no one takes it as a political statement, just a story...though I am voting for Kennedy."

I thought it was a good example of the perspective theme.

[Justin]

Tom wrote: "Interesting concept, Jot."

Very interesting story Tom. I liked the premise. Nicely done.

[Justin]

Jeremy, I liked the Red vs. Blue idea. Funny but serious at the same time.

[Jeremy]

Thanks Justin.

Disclaimer: Just in case somebody doesn't know, Blue/Red team are military terms of art (red = attack, blue = defense). Nothing to do with the traditional colors of any given political party.

[Justin]

Jeremy wrote: "Thanks Justin.

Disclaimer: Just in case somebody doesn't know, Blue/Red team are military terms of art (red = attack, blue = defense). Nothing to do with the traditional colors of any given politi..."

Indeed. And as an avid HALO player, I'm well acquainted with R v B. :)

[Tom]

Justin wrote: "Tom wrote: "Interesting concept, Jot."

Very interesting story Tom. I liked the premise. Nicely done."

Thank you, Justin.

[Tom]

Justin wrote: "I had a really wonderful Father's Day with my kids. I did something with each one of them (minus the two who were working) and it was a special time. I miss my own Dad. He passed away last Septembe..."

My sympathies, Justin. Moments are precious. You never know when the end will come. I'm glad you had such a good father's day with your kids.

[Tom]

Justin wrote: "Jeremy, I liked the Red vs. Blue idea. Funny but serious at the same time."

I agree. Very well envisioned and humorous. (Read kind of like a travel advert.)

[Justin]

Tom wrote: "Justin wrote: "I had a really wonderful Father's Day with my kids. I did something with each one of them (minus the two who were working) and it was a special time. I miss my own Dad. He passed awa..."

Thanks Tom! It was one of those rare moments of peace when the kids aren't antagonizing each other and I got to spend individual time with each one doing something. Which, when you have six kids, takes some doing! :)

[Tom]

Happy Juneteenth, all.

[Jot]

And to you, Tom. They should have made that a national holiday long ago.

[Paula]

A good Father's Day, good Juneteenth, and good Writing Days to each of you!
I've put a piece up. Not entirely sure it's science fiction, though;

[Tom]

Paula wrote: "A good Father's Day, good Juneteenth, and good Writing Days to each of you!
I've put a piece up. Not entirely sure it's science fiction, though;"

Otherworldly references...I'd say it's close enough. Quite lovely.

[Paula]

Thank you, Tom. Much appreciated.

[Justin]

I'm sorry friends, I just didn't have the spark this month. :(

[Tom]

Justin wrote: "I'm sorry friends, I just didn't have the spark this month. :("

Better luck next month, Justin.

[Jot]

Whoops, forgot it was the 23rd

[Jot]

Most of the votes are in. Just waiting on Paula and any other members who might decide to vote by Tuesday night

[Paula]

Sorry--I'll try to get my vote in to you tonight, Jot.

[Justin]

Tom wrote: "Justin wrote: "I'm sorry friends, I just didn't have the spark this month. :("

Better luck next month, Justin."

Thanks Tom! I do get disappointed with myself when I don't get a story in.

[Tom]

Justin wrote: "Tom wrote: "Justin wrote: "I'm sorry friends, I just didn't have the spark this month. :("

Better luck next month, Justin."

Thanks Tom! I do get disappointed with myself when I don't get a story in."

Writer's block is our common enemy. Nothing to be ashamed of.

[Paula]

Writing the same sort/genre and length of story each month for the same several readers can be difficult if one is busy--yet also can cause a temporary burn-out, so probably no major concern, Justin. You'll write a story next month, and/or the next month, etc.; meanwhile, get out to a park or the pool or a drive or some hiking with the kids in the woods maybe--?!

[Tom]

The July theme is up.