News of the muse…


A few weeks ago, I was stuck for something to write.

Actually, there’s nothing new there – I’m very often stuck for something to write, but one particular day I wrote about my creative juices not flowing as well as they ‘usually’ do.

Nancy, of Spirit Lights The Way, suggested that I use her Writer’s Desk contest as a prompt, which I promptly did.

I wrote a 99 word piece called A Desk Without A Chair. I posted a link to it on Nancy’s site, but only intended to enter for fun, not to actually enter the competition or anything. I suppose in actually entering my entry I’d actually entered. But, I had entered and that was that.

Until recently.

I’ve only been selected to be one of the final seven finalists! My ghast has never been so flabbered, I don’t mind saying.

The other six entries are actually better than mine, although my Inner Poet is screaming that I add ‘marginally!’ As I wouldn’t want to anger my Inner Poet, I have to comply… but don’t take my word for it. Click HERE to visit Nancy’s post to read all of the entries… and whilst you’re there, select your favourite entry in the little voting box she’s got going on there.

I’ve selected my favourite – and no, before you ask, it wasn’t my own!

32 responses to “News of the muse…”

  1. Laurie Buchanan avatar
    Laurie Buchanan

    CONGRATULATIONS! and I love “My ghast has never been so flabbered…”

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Thank you, Laurie.
      That quote is a workaround of the comedian Frankie Howerd (I think he used to say his flabber had never been so ghasted) – I quite like it myself!

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  2. nrhatch avatar

    ALWAYS listen to your Inner Poet . . . he does you proud! Best of luck in the vote. 😀

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Thanks, Nancy.
      Next time my Inner Poet speaks, I’ll listen! 😀

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  3. mairedubhtx avatar

    Congratulations on being chosen as a finalist! Good luck in the voting.

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Thank you, Mary. Being chosen is fine by me!

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  4. Diane Henders avatar

    Congratulations, Tom! I just went over and voted for you. 🙂

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Thank you, Diane!

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  5. Visionkeeper avatar
    Visionkeeper

    Way to go T…So glad you did that challenge..Whether you win the contest or not, you win within for having risen to the challenge with pride. Nice going T…Of course I voted for you 🙂 VK

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Thank you, VK! I’m just happy I’m in the final seven…!

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  6. prenin avatar

    Well done Tom! 🙂

    Even if you don’t win, you’ll have made it to the top seven – so be proud of that fact! 🙂

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Thanks, Prenin!
      Being selected as a finalist is a good feeling… that’s all that’s important! 😀

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  7. Carol avatar

    Congrats. Voted.

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Thank you, Carol! 🙂

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  8. shreejacob avatar

    Congratulations!!!!! Now will you listen to at least your inner poet?? 😛 I’ll drop by the blog and vote too…I’m waiting for the right time to do my project paper and finish the last 2 chapters of my other little project (i.e. Procrastinating 😉 )

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      You’re doing a project on procrastinating? Cool!
      Oh, thank you, Shree! I’ll do exactly as my Inner Poet tells me, next time he appears!

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      1. shreejacob avatar

        No no…not a project on procrastinating!!! (though that sounds like a good idea 😉 ) I meant that I was procrastinating on my project! LOL!

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  9. jannatwrites avatar

    Congrats on being in the final 7. I’m quite surprised I was included as well….I figured the only way I’d make the top seven is if there were only seven entries!

    I liked the poetic nature of your entry…I think it ‘works’ because you wrote it for fun and it didn’t feel forced. Good luck!

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Thank you, Janna… you too! (Good luck, I mean!) 🙂

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  10. lameadventures avatar

    “My ghast has never been so flabbered” – hilarious play on words, Tom – and congratulations!

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      It’s a play on Frankie Howerd’s words, LA. He used to say them the other way around!
      And thank you!

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  11. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

    Well Done Tom! I am off to visit the said piece.. 🙂 Congratulations!!!
    Sue xox

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar
  12. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

    Just been for a peek and a great entry Tom.. 🙂

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      I’m pleased you think so, Sue!

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  13. The Hook avatar

    Congrats, my friend. Great work and good luck!

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      Thanks, Hook… we can only wait and see what happens!

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  14. susan sheldon nolen avatar

    Well Congrats!!!! Sometime when you are stuck, it’s just the old gray matter begging you to do something new! Keep up posted!

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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968) avatar

      I agree with that thought, Susan. I just wished I knew what to do when I have one of those moments! 😀

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      1. susan sheldon nolen avatar

        Isn’t that just the secret? 🙂

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