"You expect far too much of a first sentence. Think of it as analogous to a good country breakfast; what we want is something simple, but nourishing to the imagination."
-- Larry McMurty
savage_cushions
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savage_cushions replied to the discussion titled Farewell, Sir Terry
Hi Rob, just read your tribute to Terry Pratchett. Were it not for your kind comparisons of my Flatpack stuff with Terry's wonderful books, I would probably never have read any of the discworld...
savage_cushions commented on the story titled Tug Me (Part 1) by NicoleSlendid
Firstly, great title - strong and intriguing. Don't really understand the fuss about the first line/para, it says 'summer' and 'lovers' to me. You have slotted the brief flashbacks into the action...
savage_cushions commented on the story titled My Little Garden by Malicepoint
The emotions could only be those of a child, if that makes sense. Lovely atmosphere and imagery.
savage_cushions commented on the poem titled The soft and the rapid by Elkie123
Poem 1 is my personal preference, lovely flow and impeccable rhymes.
savage_cushions commented on the article titled Great Yarmouth by Elkie123
Nice work Emma, proud of you!:P
savage_cushions commented on the story titled The Fall by SammyS
Bloody hell! I did not see that coming! Quite superb, and the last line is a joy!
savage_cushions commented on the poem titled Sunlight through trees (Edited) by Jack
It took me a couple of reads to appreciate the rhythm here. I do like the rhyming style, the clever use of words (chat-chit) and the imagery. A nice piece to read on the first day of spring
savage_cushions commented on the poem titled Critique of this website by DesertRat
I tend to agree with Verm, there are numerous sites that will tear your work into tiny pieces if that is what writers want.
Having said that, critisism is essential if we are to improve...
Having said that, critisism is essential if we are to improve...
savage_cushions commented on the poem titled Equality Pondherrings. by Rob Kosy
How did I miss this!? This beautifully-written masterpiece of studied silliness begins as a serious and considered ponder, and I was with you right up to the word 'caterpillar'. Then, I venture to...
savage_cushions commented on the story titled For the Love of Froot Loops Part 3 by jadedjade24
Very funny, the story is developing nicely and I agree with Vermithrax about the effectiveness of the multi-first-person-narrative, (whatever that means, Verm is such a scholar...)
savage_cushions commented on the story titled For the Love of Froot Loops Part 2 by jadedjade24
love the idea of the gun carrying chuck for protection!:D
savage_cushions commented on the story titled For the Love of Froot Loops Part 1 by jadedjade24
Very funny, nicely written and original. I love Chuck's arrogance!
