Let Me Have It!
I couldn't resist just another dig.20 total reviews
Comment from Michele Harber
This is very clever and a lot of fun to read. As a proud American (who agrees we need to Make America Great Again - but only because of the shambles Trump is leaving it in), I always agree with any logical criticism of "FanStory reviewers." You did an excellent job of crucifying The Great Orange Blob without even mentioning his name. Your rhymes all work well, as always, and I even caught the few midline rhymes.
I'm glad I'm not running against you for an Extended Fiction prize. I suspect it could get violent.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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This is very clever and a lot of fun to read. As a proud American (who agrees we need to Make America Great Again - but only because of the shambles Trump is leaving it in), I always agree with any logical criticism of "FanStory reviewers." You did an excellent job of crucifying The Great Orange Blob without even mentioning his name. Your rhymes all work well, as always, and I even caught the few midline rhymes.
I'm glad I'm not running against you for an Extended Fiction prize. I suspect it could get violent.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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I would roll over and let you tickle my tummy on your way to winning any extended Fiction prize if you entered. i am not a violent person - i laugh too often.
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You may have just created the path to world peace. Instead of pointing a gun and saying "hands up," we should just instruct our enemies roll over and we'll tickle their tummies.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
My first question is how do you know where you came in a contest? I have been on this site for years and still don't know how to get the results! Ha ha ha. Who wins is a complete mystery to me, but if you enter a contest you should never expect to win and if you do win then it is a good surprise. You made me smile with your rant here, love Dolly x
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My first question is how do you know where you came in a contest? I have been on this site for years and still don't know how to get the results! Ha ha ha. Who wins is a complete mystery to me, but if you enter a contest you should never expect to win and if you do win then it is a good surprise. You made me smile with your rant here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 16-Dec-2020
Comment from lyenochka
Lol. Hmm. Who does this sound like? I don't think he's on Fanstory, though. He's too busy tweeting and playing golf. Thanks for the funny satire. It's hard to know how a contest is won. I think as long as we keep learning and improving, that's a prize in itself.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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Lol. Hmm. Who does this sound like? I don't think he's on Fanstory, though. He's too busy tweeting and playing golf. Thanks for the funny satire. It's hard to know how a contest is won. I think as long as we keep learning and improving, that's a prize in itself.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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I enter quite a few contests but mainly for the challenge of adhering to the contest and trying a different topic. I am quite competitive but it doesn't put me into a hissy fit of despondency if I don't get votes, whereas other writers on this site get the sulks and don't enter competitions if they have had 'failures'. I don't see any writing as a failure - it is an opportunity to learn and improve, just as you say.
Comment from Debbie Pope
I'm glad you couldn't resist, LisaMay. Your analogy comparing the voting on FanStory contests to the American election was right on point and very creative. You should demand a recount. Ask Tom what the procedure is for getting elections overturned.
Very funny.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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I'm glad you couldn't resist, LisaMay. Your analogy comparing the voting on FanStory contests to the American election was right on point and very creative. You should demand a recount. Ask Tom what the procedure is for getting elections overturned.
Very funny.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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I'm sure pleased you noticed it was a political satire - some readers thought I was a sore loser myself! That's just not so, personally; I enter contests to stretch myself, not expecting to come out a winner.
Haha... I'll not be contacting Tom to complain. The very thought!!
i know you are being facetious.
Comment from Cynthia Adams1
Ha ha
You never disappoint.
What will we bitch about when he is finally off the radar (can't happen fast enough.)
You did a nice job in your poem, under the guise of not winning FanStory contests. Is there a bit of a barb in there for that as well? I don't keep track but I imagine you've had multiple winning entries.
I always enjoy your work and Im quite sure I've voted for you in contests (when I'm not voting for myself :)
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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Ha ha
You never disappoint.
What will we bitch about when he is finally off the radar (can't happen fast enough.)
You did a nice job in your poem, under the guise of not winning FanStory contests. Is there a bit of a barb in there for that as well? I don't keep track but I imagine you've had multiple winning entries.
I always enjoy your work and Im quite sure I've voted for you in contests (when I'm not voting for myself :)
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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I am not an 'eye on the prize' person - i enter fanstory prompts to stretch myself with different topics, and while i have enjoyed some success i certainly wouldn't sulk if i didn't win, unlike that unpresidential twit.
I hope I don't have to bitch about anything for a while - i am nearly all bitched out.
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I hear you and agree.
Comment from Jerome Goldberg
LisaMay - BRAVO! BRAVO! AS FAR AS I AM CONCRNED YOU JUST WON THE GRAND PRIZE! You effectively attacked and conquered two irritants with one well written and fun to read poem. May the Force be with you - Jerry
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LisaMay - BRAVO! BRAVO! AS FAR AS I AM CONCRNED YOU JUST WON THE GRAND PRIZE! You effectively attacked and conquered two irritants with one well written and fun to read poem. May the Force be with you - Jerry
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Could this be ... satire? About ... a politician, perhaps? Anyone in particular ... ? Could it be ... ? Naaah! Silly me, always determined to discern metaphor where none exists. I've got to learn to take things literally. On that note: sucks for you that StoryLand contests are rigged.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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Could this be ... satire? About ... a politician, perhaps? Anyone in particular ... ? Could it be ... ? Naaah! Silly me, always determined to discern metaphor where none exists. I've got to learn to take things literally. On that note: sucks for you that StoryLand contests are rigged.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2020
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Gee whiz Liz, you are catching on to this metaphor lark, disguised as a ton of bricks, haha. I get a bit heavy handed sometimes.
Comment from poetwatch
Me, me, me, is what I like to see, in golden letters let it read ME. Is that Ok, Jenny? :) I gotta ask permission from the boss before I admit I lost. I love the picture, it captures the real rage of it. :) thank you for sharing.
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Me, me, me, is what I like to see, in golden letters let it read ME. Is that Ok, Jenny? :) I gotta ask permission from the boss before I admit I lost. I love the picture, it captures the real rage of it. :) thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
Comment from Justin Chopin
Very entertaining, Lisa. I was impressed with how you were able to articulate the thoughts of your poetic megalomanic who only does their poetic works for the sheer thrill of satisfying their own larger than life ego . Well done with this, by the way did you base this character on Donald Trump?
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Very entertaining, Lisa. I was impressed with how you were able to articulate the thoughts of your poetic megalomanic who only does their poetic works for the sheer thrill of satisfying their own larger than life ego . Well done with this, by the way did you base this character on Donald Trump?
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020
Comment from amada
Ha, ha..." The votes were fin whenever I won...." You wrote a very ingenious poem that highlights so well the absurdity of the claim, or multiple claims. Very cleverly written, Lisa May, you have a gene for sagacity writing.
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Ha, ha..." The votes were fin whenever I won...." You wrote a very ingenious poem that highlights so well the absurdity of the claim, or multiple claims. Very cleverly written, Lisa May, you have a gene for sagacity writing.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2020