Sunday, August 17, 2014

Weekend Writing Warriors #80!

Hey-hey! How's everybody doing? I decided to share something new today. It's a new-to-me concept of storytelling that I've actually fallen in love with: choose your own adventure. I used to read those books all the time as a kid, but I never had any kind of appreciation for how difficult they are to write. Well, now I do. *brain is dead* My idea for this story came from my own experiences in the world of online dating. For now I'm calling it Adventures in Online Dating. I don't have any sort of blurb for it, so I'll just jump right into an excerpt. Hope you enjoy!
Grace snatched the laptop and began clicking through the profiles. “Aww, apparently Steven thought it’d be a turn-on to take a selfie in front of a filthy bathroom mirror.”
            Sydney motioned for her to move on, but once bachelor number two came into view she regretted that decision. The man had a piercing fetish that rivalled Dennis Rodman’s. Both eyebrows, both cheeks, his nose, and his tongue had holes in them, and those were the visible ones. “Next, please.”
          Grace clicked onward and both women gasped. “Dear God, is that pleather?” she asked, shielding her eyes.

Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to visit the other Weekend Writing Warriors! 

I'm currently dealing with a torn meniscus injury I acquired in a soccer game this past week, so I won't be doing much today besides lying in bed and eating ice cream. Every injury requires ice cream to heal properly. It's just a known fact. Wishing you all a relaxing, ice cream-filled day as well! :)
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31 comments:

  1. LaurieAugust 17, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Funny stuff. This should be very entertaining. Catchy title.

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 10:36 AM

      Thanks, Laurie! Isn't that title inspired? ;) You're a clever girl!

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  2. gemma parkesAugust 17, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Ha! Hilarious! I can picture them sitting there and wish i was with them! Hope you're up and about soon.

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 10:37 AM

      Thanks, Gemma! Glad you're enjoying it so far! :)

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  3. Lashell CollinsAugust 17, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    This sounds like a fun read! "Dear God, is that pleather?" Love this line!! Get well soon.

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 11:54 AM

      Hee! Thanks so much, Lashell! I'll post more from this next week! :D

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  4. Shannyn SchroederAugust 17, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    This is going to be so much fun when you're done with it. I've never done the online dating thing, but my best friend is in the thick of it and the stories she tells…

    Enjoy your ice cream and liven your brain. You have adventures to write!

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 11:56 AM

      Oh, I could go on for hours about my experiences in online dating. lol. It's definitely good for a few laughs, that's for sure. Thanks so much, Shannyn! :)

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  5. Sarah CassAugust 17, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    HAHAHA!! OMG, I just scared my husband I literally LOL'd!! PLEATHER!! HEEHEE..

    ~deep breath~ All that giggling aside...I LOVE the concept! What fun! I really hope you can make it work because it seems too good to pass up!

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 12:30 PM

      LOL! That's what I love to hear, Sarah! :D Thank you SO much for the kind words! I've already written a good chunk of this story and I'm having a blast with it!

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  6. Charmaine GordonAugust 17, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Totally hilarious and super idea for a book.
    Meniscus tear in knee. Surgery not too bad. YIKES! Ice cream highly recommended for healing.

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 12:30 PM

      Good thing I stocked up on the ice cream then! Thanks so much for all of the above, Charmaine! :)

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  7. Catch My WordsAugust 17, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Love it. I think I'd be looking for bachelor number four!

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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  8. Veronica ScottAugust 17, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    What a great concept and those first three choices were pretty hilarious. Can't wait for more selections....total fun. Great 8!

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 1:40 PM

      Thanks, Veronica! I'm so happy you're liking it. More next week! :)

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  9. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Great concept! I loved reading those stories as a kid, too. And even set about trying to write one in grade school--I'm sure you'll have much better results!

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 1:40 PM

      It's much more difficult than I ever would have guessed, but I can't stop now! :) Thanks so much, Skye!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 17, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    I loved those stories as a kid. I'm not surprised that they're a challenge to write. As an online dating veteran myself, I approve of your topic. Your first three bachelors were pretty much right on.

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 2:42 PM

      LOL, happy that you approve then, TRW! Thanks so much for commenting! :)

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  11. Meka JamesAugust 17, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    hahahaha!!!! love it. The idea of online dating can be scary with what is out there and I like how you've captured it. Can't wait to see how things fair for Grace.

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 5:04 PM

      I have first-hand experience, Meka. lol. Thanks so much for stopping by and your kind words! :)

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  12. DeepFriedCakeAugust 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    Aw, poor thing. Hope you heal fast. Maybe eating ice cream with peanut butter mixed in with it would magnify its healing properties?

    Love the idea of the this story, and if anyone can relate hilarious tales of online dating, it's you! Looking forward to reading more!

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 5:05 PM

      You are so right, A-M. And so smart, and so sweet, and so lovely. :) Thank you so much for visiting and commenting! :x

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  13. MargaretAugust 17, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    You know I'm a sucker for a Rodman reference. Can't wait for this story!

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 7:30 PM

      I've heard that about you. ;) Thanks, baby! :x

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  14. AnonymousAugust 17, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    I hope the ice cream is helping. As always a super fun excerpt. Been there, done that, so I feel for them;).

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    1. UnknownAugust 17, 2014 at 10:28 PM

      Hee! I think that's at least 3 or 4 of us so far in the WWW who have forayed into the world of online dating. We need to form a support group. lol. :D Thanks, Tina!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 18, 2014 at 12:32 AM

    Those sound like quite some characters. Still, you have to kiss a few frogs, right? Or maybe never go on a dating site ever again, whatever works.

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    1. UnknownAugust 18, 2014 at 1:58 PM

      Some of us would opt for avoiding the dating sites instead. And most likely the ones who've been through the process. ;) Thanks, Caitlin!

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  16. Juneta keyAugust 23, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    LOL, nice description. The dating scenario very humorous. Best of luck!
    Juneta at Writer's Gambit

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