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| The River Porter near Forge Dam |
Thanks to everybody who assisted me through the last blogspost. You read the three story openings and weighed them up, stating your preferences. I am most grateful. Beforehand, I had imagined that Number 1 would win the day but that was not the case. The majority of commenters were drawn to Number 3 and so that is the one I am going to enter in the competition.
Just a little more spit and polish and I will click the "Send" button. Later I will of course win the competition. A publisher will buy the rights to it. Steven Spielberg will hear about it and before the end of next year I will see my name in the credits of an Oscar-nominated film that has already broken box office records around the world - "The Agony". Dreams can come true you know!
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| Forge Dam Cafe |
Meantime back in here in my reality, the weather has been unsettled this week. Yesterday, on television, I watched England beat the USA very convincingly at The Rugby World Cup tournament in Japan. Afterwards, Clint took me over to the neighbouring suburb of Fulwood for a short walk in very familiar territory.
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| Horse riders on Carr Bridge, Fulwood |
Back at home I made my famous spaghetti sauce and left it bubbling on a very low heat for two hours. Such slow cooking softens the texture of the beef mince. I added a single fresh bay leaf from our garden, an "Oxo" cube, salt and pepper, crushed garlic and a little oregano.
Nurse Pudding came home at six and enjoyed her meal immensely. It was topped with butter fried mushrooms with a hint of fresh tarragon and freshly grated parmesan. There was enough sauce left over for another meal, another day.
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| Attractive house on Brookhouse Hill, Fulwood |
Fulwood looks a nice place, well cared for.
ReplyDeleteHave you thought about the actors to play the characters in your story? Who should be "you"?
All the best for the competition!
I will be played by Brad Pitt. There's also a role for you - Nurse Nancy Riley who cares assiduously for the victims of shellshock.
DeleteThey said you'd be played by Brad Pitt? I think you might have misheard.
DeleteYour part - Old Dunham the grumpy caretaker will be played by Marty Feldman.
DeleteOh, you didn't give me time to read and vote, but good luck with the competition anyway. :)
ReplyDeleteSorry about my speediness Jenny.
DeleteI'm not surprised you thought #1 would win your reader's votes as it was very well written and quite nice. If you were writing a longer piece or even a book I would have voted for it but not for a short piece. Perhaps when the movie rights are sold it can be used.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures here from your outing. Could I possibly request your permission to use the first picture of the River Porter as a screensaver. It is a wonderful picture!
Of course you may Bonnie. For me it would be an honour.
DeleteI actually had the same thought as Bonnie - Version 1 would have been my choice for a longer version.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are successful in the contest, YP. Wouldn't that be exciting?
As I say Jenny, 1000 words is not many. Every one counted.
DeleteWill you still talk to us when you are famous ?
ReplyDeleteYou will be able to contact me through my solicitors - Fleeceham and Robham.
DeleteI wish you all the best with your story, Yorkie. I hope you are announced winner of the competition. Positive thoughts go your way. :)
ReplyDeleteIf I win I will give you my autograph free of charge Lee!
DeleteI didn't realize your wife was a nurse. Of course all the best women are:)
ReplyDeleteLove the photos as always.
She has been a nurse for 44 years Lily! It is getting near the end for her now.
DeleteGood luck.
ReplyDeleteI rarely read short stories but promise to read yours so I can tell everyone I read it before you were famous.
If I win... or even make the top six...I will post the entire story here.
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