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Clad like the Moon

2/17/2019

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As it
Were tissue of silver
I'll wear, O fate, thy grey,
And go mistily radiant, clad
Like the moon.
— Adelaide Crapsey
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I really wanted to add text or a drawing to this picture but everything I put on it just detracted from it's simplicity. I do enjoy the edit and filter though. I've been playing around with Snapseed and this is their "Frozen" tutorial. I love the way my skin looks like frozen metal.

But more importantly, it's the first round of results for the Smut Marathon. When I participated last year, I didn't do any cross posting to this blog. I think I posted only one of my entries because I happened upon the perfect picture to accompany it. 

I'm gonna change that this year for as long as I last in the marathon so here's my first entry:

Blind Date
He burst into the pub with a snow flurry and she sat up straight, nervously smoothing her hair as he scrubbed his glasses with his tie. Then his blue eyes caught hers. The busy pub went silent, her cheeks flushed and his warm smile spread over her like a sunrise.

And here's my assessment of that piece of writing: "meh." It's ok.

It's got some nice moments, it fits the prompt but there's nothing about it that really stands out. And fittingly, I'm in the middle of the pack in the voting round. Which is just what I deserve. But what's hilarious, and also happened last year, is that the comments are polarized about my writing. Some commenters liked the sunrise simile, some hated it and thought it was trite. And honestly, while I always vote for myself out of principle, my smut marathon votes rarely line up with the judges so there truly is no accounting for taste when it comes to writing and erotica. Even and especially my own. Which is part of what makes this marathon so interesting. 

I found this prompt really difficult. Writing flash fiction or any sort of story in under 100 words is not my strong suit and I admire anyone who does it well. Here are a couple shout outs to the other pieces I voted for because they were far better than mine.  
Losing Everything by Sorcha Rowan.
Ok, Cupid by Zebra Rose 

And now we're on to Round 2. Good luck to everyone who decides to keep participating.
Also happy sunday.
​XO
Sinful Sunday
11 Comments
Molly link
2/17/2019 11:49:10 am

Ohhh you just taught me something new about Snapseed, thank you for that. As for you piece, I actually liked it and it made it to my short list but it just didn't grab me enough to get my votes. You are right about short fiction too, it is incredibly hard to do and I think the standard overall was very high. As for the sunrise line, I like it, I can totally picture it, how a smile lights up someones face

Mollyx

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Focused and Filthy link
2/17/2019 01:19:51 pm

Beautiful simplicity.
I liked the snow and the tie and the nervous in your short. The sunrise warmth I don’t, as it seems to counter the snow in my mind’s eye. But that’s just me and I’m no writer x I admire everyone who has joined the smutmarathon
Missy x

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NPE link
2/17/2019 04:57:08 pm

What a work of art! Love the colors and perspective!

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Chrisy link
2/17/2019 06:49:31 pm

This is beautiful. I am always amazed at the filters and changes folks here use to make thier pictures so enticing. Usually when I edit they all start to look the same. I'll have to work on that! This was very inspriring in many ways. Thank you.

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elliott henry link
2/17/2019 07:46:06 pm

I like your photo today, Annie.

Good luck with the writing, just write for yourself, that's what I do. I liked your piece.

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LSB
2/18/2019 12:07:51 am

WOW - Annie this is STUNNING x

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May More link
2/18/2019 01:46:42 am

Great image - but i do love your photos and I was in the SM with you last year and very much enjoyed your entries. Will look out for yours again even though this year i am just a supporter.
Think you can link this to the SM linky tool ;-)

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Brigit Delaney link
2/18/2019 05:04:53 pm

Stunning image. I agree...anything added to it would take away from its simplicity.

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blue
2/19/2019 05:46:27 am

I love this image - so simple and your skin looks incredible!

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Krystal
2/19/2019 12:01:18 pm

Gray is one of my favorite colors, and you showcase it VERY well. I think your skin looks smooth and perfect, almost untouchable, yet invitingly touchable. The lighting on your body makes this image. You are stunning!

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Zebra Rose link
2/22/2019 02:29:48 pm

Aw, thank you for the shout out! I wasn’t sure about my entry but it seems to have done better than I anticipated - I’m so glad you liked it. Yours was one of my preferred ones too but picking 3 out of 102 was pretty damn tough!

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