Let’s have us some flash fiction up in these parts .
Come up with a flash fiction story of no more than 1,000 words.
The story MUST have a needle in there somewhere, somewhere. Phonograph. Tattoo. Syringe. Knitting. Don’t care, but ya gotta have a needle.
Post a link to your story by MAY 18 (that’s a Tuesday, folks). If you don’t have a home for your story, we’ll find a spot for it around the innerwebs somewhere.
We’ll start the linking up here on that day.
That Friday, we’ll randomly pull someone’s name outta the hat and give away a NEEDLE T-SHIRT. (You can get a mug instead if you don’t wear shirts.)
That’s the random part. We’ll also look through the stories to see whether anything might be a good fit for the summer issue of NEEDLE, expected out around the first of July. If it seems like a fit, we’ll chat about it.
OK. If I forgot anything rules-wise, lemme know in the comments.
Are you in? If so, post in the comments and we’ll get this thing rolling.
Thanks and have fun.
I’m game.
I’m with you, too.
in
I’ve notes jotted down already. I hope a 1000 words will contain it.
if the idea comes, i’d love to write it.
in
Tentatively throwing my hat into the ring. No real ideas right now though.
Hmm….interesting…..OK, I’m game!
Oh, yes!
In.
I’m in.
Oh, all right. I’m in.
I can’t believe no one has said it yet: it’s Plots with Needles
Lindenmuth’s comment means he’s in. I volunteer Lindenmuth’s under rated short story writing skills
In like Flynn.
In.
Who the fuck’s Flynn? In.
In. Maybe. Probably.
In there like swimwear.
Bring it!
You want me to write something fuck it I’ll write something. You’ll have to find a home for it though.
I’m game enough to reverse the roles and give everyone a chance to pick apart the reviewer.
I love flash fiction challenges. I’m in and will promote it at the Troll’s Bridge.
As in as an in thing. What???
Is a personal blog an acceptable spot to put these, or should we send them out to other journals?
Chris, If you have a spot, post there. If not, we’ll find a home for the story.
Thanks
I’ll give this a shot. Get it? Shot? Anyone?
How bizarre are we allowed to get? Count me in.
Steve, anyone who needs a site to post can post on PBF.
Aldo
I’m up.
Find my entry at:
http://nigelpbird.blogspot.com/p/drinkin-wine-spo-dee-oh-dee.html
Title: Drinking Wine (Spo-dee-oh-dee)
may god bless her and all who sail in her.
Thanks.
nigel
Nigel, Really enjoyed this one. Great character. Loved the ending too. It’s the only way it could have ended.
I have to get in on this!
Needle all good and sharpened.
Insert here as shown:
http://matthewfunk.net/blog/?p=492
Awright. You owe me two pots of coffee and a night’s sleep.
http://ajhayes2.wordpress.com/
matthew funk and ajhayes, i take my hats off to you (have several and wear them all at once)
and Needle, have to hand it to you for attracting such immense talent.
wow.
‘All Stitched up’ is done and posted!
http://irefusetogoquietly.blogspot.com/2010/05/needles-first-flash-fiction-challenge.html
“Crime Spree” is ready:
http://sikewardpatient.wordpress.com/2010/05/09/crime-spree/
Can we post more than one?
Folks, Aldo has offered to host over at http://powderburnflash.com/ if you need a spot. Thanks, Aldo.
SWP — Absolutely. Names are going into the hat, so you’ll still be entered the one time (in case that wasn’t clear.) So, write as much cool stuff as you can.
I’m in. Shit. I’m in. The 19th is my birthday. No pressure or anything, folks.
“The Hammer” is ready:
http://sikewardpatient.wordpress.com/2010/05/01/the-hammer-2/
I’m working on the WGI piece, but this sounds like fun, too. I will try my best to get a “Needle” story together & join this party! I hope to post it on my new blog address:
http://kathleenaryan.blogspot.com/
I’ll stop back before 5/18 to confirm.
Thanks!
“The Second Amendment” is ready:
http://sikewardpatient.wordpress.com/2010/05/09/the-second-amendment/
“Under the Carpet” is posted.
http://jasummerell.com/2010/05/10/flash-fiction-challenge/
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Done — http://wp.me/pLvjM-7m
I’m in! Sounds fun.
Here’s one I made earlier.
SUTURE
http://nigelpbird.blogspot.com/p/suture.html
nice
Nigel, Now I’m going to cringe every time I pick up a needle and thread. Whoa–I could feel this one. Great stuff!
thanks joyce. you know, positive feedback is like gasoline in the veins.
isn’t this a great contest and how good are the entries? i’m bowled over and i’ve still got lots to go – will get to Till Death in the next couple of days. the title alone works for me.
Whoa! Nigel, you had me squirming like dentistry without Novocaine. Still, the black humor had me laughing. I gotta go get a moose head of my own now. Top flight stuff, man.
AJ
aj, thanks.
Here’s my entry! Thanks this is fun!
http://denwrites.com/2010/05/04/under-the-juniper-tree/
Only limit I saw was length and needles so hopefully this is acceptable…
The Perfect Tattoo
845 words
(adult themed)
http://sidedenied.blogspot.com/2010/04/perfect-tattoo.html
Good luck finding it a home. heh
Click my name for my entry, “Whale Food.” Many thanks to Jimmy Callaway. 1000 words on the dot.
My story is up, “Rimbaud’s Request”. I welcome your comments.
I’m in. –> My entry will be posted at GOT PULP? [ http://igotpulp.blogspot.com/ ] SOON. It’s called ELECTRIC CANDYLAND
I’m forever late on these challenges but I’m in.
Also, Josh Converse’s WHALE FOOD is now up at A Twist Of Noir.
http://a-twist-of-noir.blogspot.com/2010/05/twist-of-noir-454-josh-converse.html
Dzien dobre!
Sorr, I’m out. Too much booze this week!
gutted, but not quite as upset as the fulham players on wednesday.
maybe lay off the booze for a couple of days and get the ideas onto paper.
next time.
nigel
You can find mine here:
http://cathodeangel.blogspot.com/2010/05/needle-magazines-first-flash-fiction.html
I’m in. I’ll send a link by Tuesday.
I’m in with my story “Gone Fishing”
http://careyburns.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-submission-for-needles-flash-fiction.html
Okay, I’m taking the plunge…
It’s called “Even My Own.”
http://rayyanek.blogspot.com/2010/05/even-my-own-needle-flash-fiction.html
My entry, “Black Eyes,” is here:
http://pulppoem.blogspot.com/2010/05/short-short-story.html
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In.
Here’s mine:
“A Tank of Broken Memories”
http://www.johnweagly.com/blog/?p=223
My entry, Till Death…, is up here.
http://jfjuzwik.blogspot.com/2010/05/needle-flash-fiction-challenge.html
Today has been officially declared National Make Fun of a Critic Day. In other words I posted my story.
Have at it folks.
http://blindenmuth.tumblr.com/post/607407666/brown-shoes-dont-make-it
Some guy named Christopher Grant has his story, SARAN WRAP AND SYRINGES, up at A Twist Of Noir.
http://a-twist-of-noir.blogspot.com/2010/05/needle-magazines-needle-flash-fiction.html
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I put my story up on my blog. The Mesa Stop.
http://enjoytheturbulence.wordpress.com/2010/05/17/the-mesa-stop/
Jimmy Callaway’s entry, ALL THE SMART BOYS KNOW WHY, can be found at A Twist Of Noir.
http://a-twist-of-noir.blogspot.com/2010/05/twist-of-noir-456-jimmy-callaway.html
Enjoy.
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Alrighty. This story came to me early, but took a while to get it to fit the 1k restriction.
The Bagman
http://www.ronearl.com/between/2010/05/the-bagman-flash-fiction/
OK, folks. Closing this puppy down tonight and starting up a new post tomorrow with a list of entries.
If you haven’t linked up yet, you’ve still got time.
Stay sharp, Needle Addicts
I apologize if this is a repeat; it hasn’t show up yet in the comments (it could be a moderator delay thing), so I’m not sure if it went through or not…I’ll give it another try:
“The Bond” is up at:
http://kathleenaryan.blogspot.com/2010/05/needle-ffc-entry-bond.html
It was done last night, but I didn’t have time to post a link here.
“Mauve”.
Here’s a post of a story called ‘Only Shallow’ Thanks
http://confabulationorchid.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/only-shallow/
-Adam Hungerford
Here’s my entry. http://danielboshea.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/purl-two-the-needle-magazine-flash-challenge/
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Here’s the link to my Needle Mag Flash Fiction Challenge. It’s titled “Family Ties.” http://allanleverone.blogspot.com/2010/05/family-ties-noir-flash-story.html
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from one bird to another,
well done Chad.
wear it wisely and with pride.
nigel
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