A Writing Contest from Alexandria LaFaye

Posted on March 22, 2017 by viviankirkfield

Yes, it’s me! Here I am again!

I couldn’t help it. Fellow Storm sister, Alexandria La Faye is having a writing challenge over at her blog. And it just look so appealing and delicious, I had to give it a try.

This is what she said:

Who is ready for some creativity calisthenics? Inspired by Kenvin Henkes genius book about the life of a marshmallow chick as a friend, can you share a narrative poem or short short about a food who becomes a child’s friend? (100 words or less folks)

And because a picture is worth a thousand jelly beans, you can also share your story as an illustration.

Can you do it?! Yes, you can! I’d even be willing to send the winner a prize in the food they pick (no caviar, please).

You can post the story to your blog or include the whole story in a comment on this post. The winner will be announced here and on my Facebook community, Sylvanocity

Did you hear that? Illustrators can participate also!

Here’s my silly little story…I guess when I’m given strict word limits, I get more playful…and I think that is a good thing!

A bit of back story: Peppermint Patties were my FAVORITE candy when I was a kid!

HATTIE AND PATTY

There once was a young girl named Hattie

Her friend was a Peppermint Patty

Who lived in her pocket

She wore Hattie’s locket

After ten years, she looked pretty ratty.

One day Hattie wrestled a gator

Soon it looked like the gator might ate ‘er

Jumping out of the pocket

Pattie ripped off the locket

Dragged the reptile to the equator.

In the tropics, Pattie has a new home.

It’s an ice bucket made out of chrome

Hattie fills it with ice

Pattie thinks it is nice

They remain friends wherever they roam.

Are you ready to play?

http://alafaye.blogspot.com/

27 thoughts on “A Writing Contest from Alexandria LaFaye”

marsue77 on March 22, 2017 at 7:23 pm said:

HI: It didn’t say on her blog or here, how many words? Hattie & Patty is really adorable and less than 100 words. Am I right to assume 100 words or less? Thanks.

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- viviankirkfield on March 22, 2017 at 7:43 pm said:
  
  Yes…it is 100 words or less…I will go and edit my post to make sure it says that. Thanks for letting me know right away, Marcia and for your kind words about Hattie and Patty.. And by the way, I loved Ducks in a Row!
  
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  - marsue77 on March 24, 2017 at 6:03 pm said:
    
    It means a lot to me that you liked Ducks in a Row.
    
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Kara Newhouse on March 22, 2017 at 9:23 pm said:

Fun contest and fun entry, Vivian!

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- viviankirkfield on March 23, 2017 at 8:04 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Kara…I just couldn’t stop myself…and I always LOVED Peppermint Patties. 😉
  
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  - Kara Newhouse on March 30, 2017 at 5:03 pm said:
    
    And you’ve inspired me to enter: https://karanewhouse.com/2017/03/30/sylvies-chocolate-camel/ (I posted to Alexandria’s blog already.)
    
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Sydney O'Neill on March 23, 2017 at 1:03 am said:

Thanks for the heads-up, Vivian. I used to love peppermint patties, too, but had to go with a chocolate Easter bunny. 🙂

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- viviankirkfield on March 23, 2017 at 8:06 pm said:
  
  Loved your chocolate bunny story, Sydney! I do love these writing challenges…especially when the word count is low…it unlocks creativity and imagination, I think. 😉
  
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- marsue77 on March 24, 2017 at 6:04 pm said:
  
  I wanted to read the Easter Bunny but can’t find it. Just wondering… Thanks. I am probably on the wrong page for it. When I clicked on your name, it didn’t take me to anything.
  
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Norah on March 23, 2017 at 8:07 am said:

What fun , Vivian. I used to love Mint Patties too. They have a wonderful texture, as well as taste. I’m so pleased it didn’t melt in her pocket. I wrote a poem once about chocolate melting in a pocket. Sadly I wrote it for work and don’t own the copyright. 😦

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- viviankirkfield on March 23, 2017 at 8:07 pm said:
  
  I’m glad it didn’t melt also…but sorry your super story isn’t available to submit, Norah…if it was about chocolate, I know I would love it!
  
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Kathy Elstad on March 25, 2017 at 10:12 am said:

What a fun contest! Thank you so much Alexandria! It really made me think!

Am I Dreaming?
So sad. Sophie laid across her bed crying. Her BFF, Maggie, just moved far away and Sophie was feeling so very lonely. There were only 2 things Sophie loved — Maggie and pizza!
As day turned into night, Sophie fell asleep until… The doorbell rang! Running to the door, Sophie thought maybe it’s Maggie! Sophie opened the door. To her surpise, it wasn’t Maggie. It ws a slice of pepperoni pizza — a slice of pepperoni pizza with arms, legs, and a great, big smile. The slice smiled really big and said, “Hi! Maggie sent me! I’m you new BFF!”

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- marsue77 on March 25, 2017 at 1:33 pm said:
  
  I thought your story was very sweet with a spicy twist ending.
  
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  - Kathy Elstad on March 25, 2017 at 5:16 pm said:
    
    Thank you! I like that you liked my twist ending 🙂
    
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- viviankirkfield on March 25, 2017 at 5:28 pm said:
  
  Hello Kathy,
  I don’t know if you tried to post this on Alexandria’s blog..but I know some people had trouble doing that…so i copied and pasted it there for you!
  I’m a lover of pizza also…so I totally understand how Sophie felt. 😉
  
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  - Kathy Elstad on March 25, 2017 at 5:35 pm said:
    
    Thank you! That was so kind! I am new to this and NOT great with technology ! I appreciate your help! I lLOVE pizza too!
    
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    - Kathy Elstad on March 27, 2017 at 3:44 pm said:
      
      Actually, I am a little confused with this contest 🙂 I have not seen any of the other writings except for mine and Milky Way. I don’t really know when the contest is over. Can you help? I love reading all the stories 🙂 I think I get confused easily if it’s on the internet LOL
      
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      - viviankirkfield on March 27, 2017 at 4:06 pm said:
        
        Hello Kathy,
        The contest isn’t mine…and unfortunately, I don’t have any control over Alexandria’s website. I do know that a few people did have trouble posting…and there was a link to Sydney’s story…but the url didn’t work. Sydney is one of my critique buddies, so I went to her blog to read it. I’ll send Alexandria a note and let her know that people are having trouble.
        The contest ends on March 31…I believe Alexandria mentioned that in her post, and I did also. So hopefully, everyone who would like to enter, will still have a few days to do so.
        
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        Kathy Elstad on March 27, 2017 at 5:01 pm said:
        
        Thanks so much for the information 🙂 I so appreciate your feed back. These contests are so much fun and it gives me a reason to write 🙂 I’m new to all of this. I have self-published two books, but I’m not sure how so much of the writing world works! It’s fun learning though!
        
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marsue77 on March 25, 2017 at 2:38 pm said:

I am having trouble posting on Alexandria’s page also. I am posting it here and I don’t know why it didn’t take with Word Press. I tried Google too. But on your page there doesn’t seem to be a glitch.

MILKY WAY & ME by Marcia Nass (63 words)

Milky Way
Take me to your home
Light years away
The two of us alone

Milky Way
Swirls of darkness rise
Bands of malted milk
Bright stars in every size

Milky Way
The galaxy’s your name
Galileo saw you first
Mars Candy gave you fame

Milky Way
I loved you at first sight
But, look. That alien…
Wants to take a bite.

YIKES!!!

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- Kathy Elstad on March 25, 2017 at 5:13 pm said:
  
  I would love to take a bite too!!!
  
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- viviankirkfield on March 25, 2017 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  Hello Marcia…I will rush over and post this for you on Alexandria blog! I love it! Especially the line about Mars candy giving you fame! Well done!
  
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  - marsue77 on March 25, 2017 at 5:22 pm said:
    
    Thanks Vivian.
    
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Sue Morris @ KidLitReviews on March 25, 2017 at 11:21 pm said:

I love it, very funny. Good luck!

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- viviankirkfield on March 27, 2017 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Sue! There’s still time to fashion your own food BFF. 😉
  
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