Cobblestone Outlaw Series

[Michelle Hasker]

The Valentine Monologues 2008

Word Count: 10k-40k

Genre: Romantic Comedy (erotic preferred)

POV: FIRST Person Only

Must be submitted by November 15, 2007

　

Sassy, romantic, and funny-- it's all about being a girl and falling in love with the right guy on Cupid's day. We also accept mainstream/sensual romance of all genres that are Valentine themed stories for release around the V-Day celebration.

　

All other standard submission guidelines apply.

Found it.
Okay so who's going to try to write one?

[Michelle Hasker]

I have my idea in my head. I'm going to merge two stories that I have started. Of course that might give me a grand total of 3k to start with but I'll finally have a use for them. Now to see if I can finish in time...

*edited*
Oops hang on. First person POV. Hmm never done that, don't like to do that. Got so excited I missed that. I could write it in third and change to first. hmmm dunno. Now I have to think about it. Tartar sauce!

[Jessica_Russell]

You know I am! :-)

[Jessica_Russell]

Originally Posted by Michelle Hasker

I have my idea in my head. I'm going to merge two stories that I have started. Of course that might give me a grand total of 3k to start with but I'll finally have a use for them. Now to see if I can finish in time...

*edited*
Oops hang on. First person POV. Hmm never done that, don't like to do that. Got so excited I missed that. I could write it in third and change to first. hmmm dunno. Now I have to think about it. Tartar sauce!

Okay, I've got a Valentine's Day Disaster, a kidnapping, and a serious seduction. 1st person POV. I'm good !

[Yolanda Sfetsos]

I've already subbed one, and I've got my fingers (and toes) crossed.

Good luck!

[Michelle Hasker]

Jessica - sounds great

Yolanda - ooo Good Luck!! I bet it is an awesome story

[Ericka Scott]

I recently did a story in first person POV...I think it's really fun! But, I'm so in the middle of working on Vampire Oracle: Chalice and trying to rip apart an old story and edit it into something decent....I may have to pass. Sigh. I'm not all that good at comedy...so perhaps it's for the best.

[Aline de Chevigny]

Originally Posted by Michelle Hasker

Tartar sauce!

Do I want to know?
I'll pass, you've seen me try 1st person POV LOL. It isn't pretty.

Aline

[Yolanda Sfetsos]

Originally Posted by Michelle Hasker

Yolanda - ooo Good Luck!! I bet it is an awesome story

Thanks Michelle! You're so sweet.

[Jessica_Russell]

I wonder if I can do comedy. I keep my students entertained all day so we'll see! LOL.

[Michelle Hasker]

*hugs* perhaps you will find time Erika, or But to be honest I'd rather see you work on Chalice. I can't wait to read all the books!

I've never tried First person POV so we'll see. And if Cobblestone doesn't like it, oh well. I tried, right? But I do need to work on Moon and finish edits first. You write well in 3rd Aline.

Yolanda Thanks

You can do comedy Jess we'll do it together heheh When you finish Tuesday's Child.

[Michelle Hasker]

I gave in to my desire. So far in 2 hours I managed 818 words. Not bad considering I'm home alone with the 4 kiddos and it's the weekend so they are all hyper. I already did 1500 on another story so we'll see. I hope to hit 1500 on this by midnight so I'll have a good head start This will be closer to 10k than 40, but that's okay, it's my first attempt at first person pov.

Hope everyone else is doing good on their stories!

[Ericka Scott]

Yep...I was so totally NOT going to do a Valentine Monologue...Not, not, not. Then, last night, the muse hit me upside the head with a story idea. A freaking wonderful, gotta write it as fast as I can story!

I'm blaming it on you Michelle!

[Michelle Hasker]

Blame it on me I bet it rocks too!!

I'm at 2,063 already on mine and I just started it today. My heroine is such a tease. I can't believe I'm writing a hero as a Beta. Maybe he'll turn into an alpha, but I love him as he is.

I hope you finish soon so that you can get back to your other WIPS

[Michelle Hasker]

*slaps self
I completey forgot I'd started a story for this.
Grrrrrr

[Ericka Scott]

I finished mine...my muse hopped up and down until I got it written, polished, and submitted...then SHE took a vacation (the witch)...

But, I'm back to Chalice now and at 5K or so....and we've had our first disaster and I'm setting the stage for the second one....(my poor hero, snicker)

[Michelle Hasker]

Hhehe
congrats on finishing and submitting!

Disaster rocks. Chaos and turmoil rules!
I LOVE tortured heroes! You should see what I did to the poor hero in my brava entry

[Michelle Hasker]

Sooo, it's only 10/29 and I'm still finishing up my Vday story. What can I say? I crumble under pressure LOL. But if I don't finish it in time, no reason it can't just be a story that happens to take place on valentine's LOL

*shrugs*
We'll see. I did 3k on it this weekend and have just over 3k to meet the 10k minimum. If it happens, it happens. I'm just too tired to push myself.
Book fairs, school parties, girls scouts for 3, softball, dance for 4 kids. I need a definite vacation to write

[Ericka Scott]

Good luck...you still have a bit of time, the deadline is 15 November....so, keep writing!

[Jessica_Russell]

I can't WAIT to see it! OMG...guys, I loooove and HATE being a crit partner. I get all the goodies but I have To WAIT to read the next segments. This story is sizzling.

[Michelle Hasker]

Thanks Ericka and Jess!

It's just a rough time of year to be writing
3k left to reach the minimum.

I'm sure more sex will help

[Jessica_Russell]

Originally Posted by Michelle Hasker

I'm sure more sex will help

Hehe. I'm sure it will. Mwahahahaha.

[Michelle Hasker]

yeah it's working LOL

[Michelle Hasker]

I'm done
I finished it
My reward is posted on my Blog. I imagine it will appear here sometime soon.

Did I mention I'm interested in writing an outlaw? I supposed I should start a new threat for that
*snickers






One dancing pickle for each thousand words written
I deserve it

[Jessica_Russell]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

Now I have to finish mine so I can finish kitty...

[Kim Knox aka Kim Rees]

Yayay congrats on getting it finished.

Nice pickles *grin*

And I vote for a new thread of the snake variety

Kim

[Michelle Hasker]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm kitty

I have two pressies for you for when you finish Kitty

[Michelle Hasker]

Actually....snake would fit outlaw maybe... I'll have to show you the guidelines and you can help me decide

[Kim Knox aka Kim Rees]

Originally Posted by Michelle Hasker

Actually....snake would fit outlaw maybe... I'll have to show you the guidelines and you can help me decide

ooooooooh, cool

[Michelle Hasker]

Outlaw!™ Submissions　

Word Count: 20k-40k
The Outlaw! hero is a walk on the wild side and the heroine likes him that way. He’s a bold alpha male with the world as his playground. Whether he's a demon, a vampire, pirate, knight, or a corporate devil. He’s the anti-hero that steals your heart. He may be a bad man but he has a personal code that he lives by. The wrong man at the right time and place...

Hero Description
Ø Bad man and unapologetic
Ø Alpha Male
Ø Hard Life, but a survivor
Ø Probably unredeemable
Ø Guilty as sin
Ø Hero is central to story; but need not be entirely from his point of view

Character Types
Ø Vampire
Ø Demon
Ø Bounty Hunter
Ø Mercenary
Ø Pirate
Ø Thief
Ø Spy
Ø Fallen Angel

Possible Genres
Ø Futuristic/Science Fiction
Ø Urban Fantasy
Ø Historical
Ø Suspense
Ø Shifter
Ø Paranormal

[Michelle Hasker]

So what do you think, Kim?
Snaaaaaaaaaake?

[Kim Knox aka Kim Rees]

Originally Posted by Michelle Hasker

So what do you think, Kim?
Snaaaaaaaaaake?

Bring it on!

John is *mine*!!

Kim

[Michelle Hasker]

Since we're in agreement, I have 1,386 words written

Gonna need a title too

[Tina Bendoni]

Can I just have one?
Not necessarily write one, but have one? to keep? Maybe in my closet downstairs? Where hubby wont find him?
Please?

[Michelle Hasker]

Dude!!
I just released your story and still have rafael to finish.
slow down hehehe

[Tina Bendoni]

It's not my fault I'm a greedy witch.
Write faster, dammit


lol, all those smileys, and no darn pouting one

[Michelle Hasker]

I"m working. My outlaw has a title now....
and kitty is started.....
and the moon is over 7k...
i'm working!!!!

[Kim Knox aka Kim Rees]

Yay, Michelle.

Roll on, your Outlaw story



Kim~and I've opened Chosen

[Michelle Hasker]

I'm on a roll on the moon so snakeeeeeeeeeeeee is waiting now

I know you hate me
sorry

[marierochelle]

Is there a deadline for the Outlaw Series? I'm thinking about working on one, but I don't want to miss the deadline for it.

Thanks,
Marie Rochelle