Comments on: Friday Flash Fiction: The Invitation

By: Miladysa

Miladysa — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:41:00 +0000

“The largest duck flew down to land on the wooden floor with a loud ceramic ‘chink’. ”

I had to read that line several times before I convinced myself that what I was reading, was in fact, correct.

An excellent introduction!

By: Donna Carrick

Donna Carrick — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:16:48 +0000

I can relate. So very often the gut-wrenching anxiety of each day’s venture into the working world pales in comparison to the earth-shattering dilemna of “what to wear?” Ha ha, I love that bit of reality inserted into the fantasty.
Donna

By: Emma

Emma — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:34:03 +0000

Oh I could eat you all up, you sweet, sweet people. Thank you!

It means a lot to me to read how you’re enjoying these stories. And Mazzz, yes, they really were the doldrums, weren’t they?

By: Cecilia Dominic

Cecilia Dominic — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:55:38 +0000

Another great installment! I love the animated ducks. They seem like the perfect pets. Looking forward to meeting her parents!

Cecilia

By: Gracie

Gracie — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:29:22 +0000

It just gets better and better, Emma!

By: John Lister

John Lister — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:59:45 +0000

This makes a really good example of how an author’s personal blog can lend an insight into their creative process: given your previous post, it’s fascinating to see how this story contains a hint of Jelly flavouring!

By: Skycycler

Skycycler — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:07:34 +0000

Yes! Magic, Bath, animated flying ducks AND dog turd artist next door – just so entertaining. An enthralling read, Em.
Simon.

By: Heather Lloyd

Heather Lloyd — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:33:39 +0000

As someone personally stuck in the ‘doldrums of my mid twenties’ I thought that was a great expression – unusual but just right! I enjoy your magical realism, little details like the London hotel room no doubt advertised as having fantastic river views sit nicely alongside the magic and mayhem that surrounds Cathy. Look forward to the next episode!

By: Eric J. Krause

Eric J. Krause — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:33:38 +0000

So many very cool things going on here. This is a wonderful setting to visit every week!

By: jan geronimo

jan geronimo — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:43:49 +0000

Love the Old World feel to the story. If I were to write it, the mother’s invitation will come via a Facebook notification. Just kidding. Enjoyed the strange neighbor who collects dog turds.