One Mans Junk is . . .
A 100-word contest entry20 total reviews
Comment from Mary Furlong
I love it. Mostly because it's so well and economically written ( as it had to be, of course), but also because I relate to it. I'm a watercolor artist, and I'm eternally mystified by what sells and what doesn't. One of mine ended up on EBay, advertised as "Vintage Niagara." I don't know whether 'vintage' referred to me or the painting. Congratulations on your win.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2020
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I love it. Mostly because it's so well and economically written ( as it had to be, of course), but also because I relate to it. I'm a watercolor artist, and I'm eternally mystified by what sells and what doesn't. One of mine ended up on EBay, advertised as "Vintage Niagara." I don't know whether 'vintage' referred to me or the painting. Congratulations on your win.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review and rating, Mary. The story was fun to write as it?s based on a friend who paints. It must have fun exciting seeing your painting for sale on EBay. Rod
Comment from robyn corum
Rod,
hahahahahahaha This was so much fun! But I'm not sure if it were a good idea for him to tell her that. This was so much fun! The piece was really well written and that ending was NOT expected. I think this should do great. Good luck!
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2020
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Rod,
hahahahahahaha This was so much fun! But I'm not sure if it were a good idea for him to tell her that. This was so much fun! The piece was really well written and that ending was NOT expected. I think this should do great. Good luck!
Comment Written 23-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much for sharing my shortie, robyn, and your high praise. I am so pleased you liked its humor and surprise ending. Rod
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I had a sneaky feeling at the beginning of the story that this would happen at the end and you did not disappoint me, a fun write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2020
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I had a sneaky feeling at the beginning of the story that this would happen at the end and you did not disappoint me, a fun write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 20-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2020
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I am so pleased I did not disappoint you, Dolly. Many thanks for sharing my shortie.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the 100 Word Dash writing prompt.
This short piece tells a clear story with a funny ending.
Well done and I wish you good luck with the contest.
Sharon
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2020
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I think this is a good entry for the 100 Word Dash writing prompt.
This short piece tells a clear story with a funny ending.
Well done and I wish you good luck with the contest.
Sharon
Comment Written 20-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2020
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I am truly honored to receive such kind praise from one who just won the big prize for writing a shortie like this. Many thanks, Sharon, and congratulations!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This had a tragicomedy for the ending. The reader could not figure where this account was heading. You didn a good job of developing the characters too. Very funny ending.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2020
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This had a tragicomedy for the ending. The reader could not figure where this account was heading. You didn a good job of developing the characters too. Very funny ending.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2020
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Thank you for reviewing my shortie, Liz. I am delighted you enjoyed the ending.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written hundred-word flash fiction. The artist doesn't like to go to the flea market but rather go to the art fair where she sold her painting. He found her painting at the flea market for five bucks.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2020
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A very well-written hundred-word flash fiction. The artist doesn't like to go to the flea market but rather go to the art fair where she sold her painting. He found her painting at the flea market for five bucks.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much for your kind praise of my short story, Sandra.
Comment from Sugarray77
Rod, Hahaha... this is perfect and so very funny. I love the emotions that you embedded in each character and how that last punch line surely deflated her ego!! A stellar write for this prompt. Good luck!
Melissa
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2020
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Rod, Hahaha... this is perfect and so very funny. I love the emotions that you embedded in each character and how that last punch line surely deflated her ego!! A stellar write for this prompt. Good luck!
Melissa
Comment Written 18-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2020
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Thank you very much, Melissa, for praising my story so highly and all those bright stars. I am delighted it amused you.
Comment from writer723
This story had a bit of a twist ending that I didn't expect. It's an interesting portrayal of how sometimes things come full circle. She sold it and he ends up buying it and bringing it back home to her. I'm not sure how flattered she was about the price tag of five bucks, though. LOL! Wonderful job!
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2020
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This story had a bit of a twist ending that I didn't expect. It's an interesting portrayal of how sometimes things come full circle. She sold it and he ends up buying it and bringing it back home to her. I'm not sure how flattered she was about the price tag of five bucks, though. LOL! Wonderful job!
Comment Written 18-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2020
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Yes, I would have loved to have heard her response to his last remark. Many thanks for sharing my shortie and your kind praise.
Comment from humpwhistle
Whoa! A twist ending and royal burn, too. Allen's got a bit of a mean streak in him. Nice job--all the elements necessary for a story are in place.
Best of luck at the polls.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2020
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Whoa! A twist ending and royal burn, too. Allen's got a bit of a mean streak in him. Nice job--all the elements necessary for a story are in place.
Best of luck at the polls.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 18-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2020
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I am not sure Allen has a mean streak, but it would be nice to have heard Meg's response to his last remark. Many thanks, Lee, for sharing my shortie.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a well written humorous story entry for the 100 Word Dash. We all need a good laugh in this pandemic time. This is a good one. Well done!
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2020
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This is a well written humorous story entry for the 100 Word Dash. We all need a good laugh in this pandemic time. This is a good one. Well done!
Comment Written 18-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2020
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I am delighted you enjoyed my shortie, Rebecca. I agree that humor is what is needed in these times. Many thanks for your kind praise.
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You're always welcome.
