Les's Weekly Roundup

MELTON LIBRARY

23rd November 2016

Hello Wordsmiths

Sonia, Kristen and Terry were apologies today. A great pity because it was quite a vibrant session and I’m sure they would have enjoyed it.

We had critiques for today. From Terry, Kevin and me:

Terry fled the field of battle, preferring to live and fight another day – Next Wednesday in fact.

Kevin’s chapter rolled up in an immaculate, light green Ford Prefect. It stopped beside a bright red telephone booth and our intrepid storyteller jumped out with his caped crusader costume under his arm and dived into the booth. Sadly, as he slammed out of the small edifice yelling, ‘Up. Up and Away,’ he tripped on the undies still around his ankles and fell on his face.

Kevin now has a little work to do on his chapter: A few dents, scratches fixed, and a new muffler will see it back on the road again, as gooderer (special word for Joleen) as new.

As my chapter was presented for critique and the air raid sirens began to wail, I grabbed my helmet and waited in terror for the shot and shell to pound my position.

With Captain, Please B. Gentle at the helm, HMS ICBO sailed into a hell storm of fire, taking massive hits to her stout timbers (and a huge Huuumf from Judy). Most bounced off harmlessly, and after replacing and reconfiguring just about everything I’ve written, she’ll be even better than when she was first launched.

On behalf of both Kevin and myself, I’d like to thank the Wordsmiths for once again, helping to improve our stories.

Next year’s calendar is done (attached). I’ve put a fun day after every five critique weeks. Except for July. I’ve jumped a week there, as the fun day would have landed on the school holidays. As the fun day is Sonia’s baby and she can’t be there during school holidays, I’ve put it on the following week.

Don’t forget lunch at Golden Fleas Hotel, 12.00 on Wednesday the 14^th December.

As always, a fun and helpful day today.

See you all on Friday night to watch and support our victorious Wordsmith Warriors - Sonia, Kristen and Judy.

Les

Melton Library

16th November 2016

Hello Wordies,

Be still my beating heart - A full house yesterday, with even the sun tanned, rested and relaxed Terry in attendance. Kristen’s husband tried to stop her from coming by stealing her car, but we foxed him and picked her up – Ha, ha, ha (maniacal laughter). Point scored for the good guys.

   Julee’s chapter was the only piece under the spotlight today, sent in with a flourish and a terse, ‘Do yer worse.’

Once I was able to bring our rioting crowd to some semblance of order, we attempted to present our critiques. Easy you might say, but all I can say is, ‘Hmmmm?’

   Julee’s sleek armour-plated limousine (model Chapter 28), floated down Critique Road with hardly a pothole to spoil the ride. With only a scratch or two at the finish, a tire change and cut and polish will bring it back to showroom condition. Well done Julee, another great offering.

   As always, it was a great, fun session, with everyone joining in.

The NaNoWriMo writers - Judy, Tracey and Terry - are all doing well and if not lighting the world on fire, are well on the way to it.

   Lunch has been booked at the Golden Fleas Hotel (257-263 High St, Melton) for 12.00 on Wednesday the 14^th December. Mathew will be there.

   Lastly, I’d like to congratulate our three victorious Wordsmith Warriors - Sonia, Kristen and Judy - for receiving a well-deserved place in the Melton Writing Competition. I’m humbled in your presence and will be there Friday week to bask in the limelight of your win.

   See you all (except the ones I won’t) next week.

Les