September's Lone Drabble Warrior

Hello, Drabble Lovers!

We have a big surprise for you all! This month we got one author that wanted to participate on the Drabble Wars. She was so excited to do this, that we just couldn't say no to her.

These questions were submitted by members of the Drabble War Forum on facebook. Thanks to everyone that submitted a question, we wish we could ask all of the questions you guys posted, but unfortunately we can't. Thank you for submitting.

It's time to meet our Lone Warrior, so let's give it up for Cloemarrie!

Why did you decide to participate this month in the Drabble Wars? 

I joined the drabble wars to branch out of my comfort zone and do something fun. Beside I LOVE challenges and drabbles, to me, are challenging AND being the Lone Warrior is so cool!!!! Hmmm...makes me think back to my childhood.

What was the first thing you wrote and when? 

When I was about eight years old I'd written a song titled "Rainbow" that's one thing I love to do the most is write songs...so emotional. I put my heart into writing and writing songs mainly is where most of my feelings go unless I want to kill off a character or make a character hurt. LMAO 

Do you write for any other fandoms? 

I haven't posted anything aside from Twilight but like I said before I'm branching out and have a couple of different stories going for another fandom. 

Have you been published? If not, is it something you would like to do? 

I've never been published before, although I won a medal when I graduated eight grade for a fanfic I wrote, but I would love to be a published writer. I'm writing a book with a co author that I hope to publish one day. 

Can you tell us about your entry for the Drabble War? Title, pairing, are we going to need kleenex or fresh panties on hand? You know, the juicy stuff! 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9720621/1/Lost-and-Found

Title: Lost and Found 

Pairing: Paul/Rachel 

Category: Angst/Romance

Summary: Jacob Black destroyed my life when he took my first love away from me and got her killed. 

What will he do when fate takes hold of someone he loves dearly and hands her to me?

I'd warn you, not right now, but later on in later chapters you'll need umm a change of undies and maybe tissues. 

Pick up to three stories you’d like to recommend, you know, the ones that always tickle at the back of your head. 

The three stories I'd recommend are: 

You'll Be Mine by Speklez. This is a great Bella/Demetri story.

You Are My Sunshine by Artemis Leaena. I don't read much Edward and Bella but this one is wonderful and be warned you'll need tissues it's very heart breaking.

Beautiful Savage by readingmama. Another interesting B/E fic that I'm sure many will like!

What's your guiltiest pleasure? 

My guiltiest pleasure is writing 

Do you know anyone famous? Who? 

I don't know anyone famous though I wish I did...don't we all? 

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck? 

If a woodchuck could chuck wood

Thanks for Cloermarrie for answering our questions and for doing the Drabble Wars Challenge. Don't forget to check out Lost and Found!

Till next time,

~Drabble Wars Administrators

Important Side Note: This post should have been up on Saturday Sept 29th, 2013. Unfortunately, blogger has been down for our blog master Mina and was just now able to upload the note. Our sincerest apologies to Cloemarrie and our readers.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear Drabble Lovers,

It is with with a heavy heart that we announce that due to the decreased interest the Drabble Wars are sparking, we are putting them ON HOLD for a few months.

We only have one warrior for this month and we love you for it, Wants2BeACullen  since your story might be the last drabble to be posted here for some time.

21 First Dates by Wants2BeACullen

Bella's two best friends decide she has been lonely for too long and she needs to put herself out there. The three set up a Match.com profile and unleash Bella on the eligible bachelors of Seattle.

Rated M - Humor/Romance - Bella & Edward

If we see renewed interest in the DW, we'll be here for you. The sign-up sheets are up there for the whole year; but if we don't have at least 6 authors for each month, it won't launch.

Nevertheless, we will still be accepting members in the Facebook Group, and if you have a question for any of us, you can reach us through the blog by commenting below, or tagging our names in a wall post on the group.

All the stories can still be found at the DW Community in Fanfiction.net and here on the blog. If for some reason one of the links here on the blog don't work, contact us immediately and Mina, who is the blog master, will fix it as soon as she can.

SPREAD THE WORD about these amazing stories. If more people knew about them we could bring the DW back to its shining self.

It has been our absolute pleasure hosting and writing and reading alongside so many talented people.

Ana Futtersby, Micaela Narnianicsunite & Mina Rivera

Drabble Wars Administrators.

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June Drabble Wars Summer Prompt Visuals

Hello Drabble Lovers!

As the month of May ends and June starts, several authors have asks us to give them a little visual help.

These photos are a way to inspire the Summer Travels Prompt for the 2013 June Drabble Wars. Authors aren't required to use them, they only serve as a mean to inspire the plot bunnies.

We look forward to reading what you drabble authors can come up with, and if you have any questions, hit us up with a comment below or visit us at the Drabble Wars Forum on Facebook.

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Drabble Wars, Summer is Here!

The month of June kicks off the summer break, and in celebration of this season, June's Drabble Wars will have a theme for you to write about!

Introducing this month's theme....

That's right! We want to celebrate this great season and we want YOU to write about it!

Road trips, backpacking, traveling, anything goes, just take your characters out of their hometown and have them explore the world! You can write about going to the beach, visiting new cities, visiting your hometown, climbing mountains, riding a train, getting on airplanes, anything goes... as long as you write about traveling during the summer.

We cannot wait to read what you guys come up with. If you have any questions, drop us a comment below or visit the Drabble Wars Forum on Facebook. Anna, Michaela and/or Mina will be more than happy to help.

Now go and write! We will be keeping you all posted here on who takes on the challenge.

Till next time,

~DW Administrators

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May The Drabble War Begin!

THE BATTLE HAS BEGUN, DRABBLE LOVERS! 

THANKS TO ALL THE PARTICIPATING AUTHORS AND GOOD LUCK! DON'T FORGET YOU MUST CLICK THE COMPLETE BUTTON BY SUNDAY!

Be sure to leave them some love... and remember the golden rule:

If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. 

These authors are providing FREE entertainment for you... appreciate it!

NOW GO READ, REVIEW AND RECOMMEND!

HAPPY DRABBLE WAR WEEKEND EVERYONE!

Check Out the Stories HERE

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May Drabble Warrior Interview V

Hola Drabble Lovers!

We are just minutes away for the next war to begin and we are pretty excited about this month's participants This month we have a five amazing authors and we are pretty excited for you to read their stories! So, let's get to meet the first one, shall we?

These questions were submitted by member of the Drabble War Forum on facebook. Thanks to everyone that submitted a question, we wish we could ask all of the questions you guys posted, but unfortunately we can't.

Thank you for submitting and I hope you come back with more questions for the next month's drabble. If you have a question you would like to ask a future warrior, pop in the group and leave a post.

So, let's meet the next warrior participating in this month's battle of the words, she is writing for a different fandom this time around, give it up for... Mina Rivera!

1. What your favorite genre to read/write fanfiction?

I can read any genre as long as there is small dose of romance in the story. I have read from the scariest of thriller, to the most sappy romcom. I don't have a preference at all. To write, like I said, romance is gonna be a fixure in everything I write, haven't stretched out of the AH zone yet, but maybe in the futere. We'll see...

2. What made you take that first 'step' and write fanfiction?  

No idea, really. I had been reading for a while and I just thought I'd give it a shot, I was completely clueless and had no idea what the hell I was doing, but it felt wonderful. The most I have written before was a children's book in Spanish, so I guess you could say I started writing to practice and improve my english.

3. Are you a one fandom only author/reader? If you are, would you be willing to read/write for another fandom? If you aren't, what other fandoms have you read and/or wrote for?

I have read several fandoms, including crossovers. I have read Harry Potter, Vampire Academy, Hunger Games, Twilight, and a few Code Geass fanfiction. I have written for both Twilight and Vampire Academy so far, but I'll see if I write in a different fandom soon... maybe Hunger Games. I have no plans as of yet, I still haven't gotten bitten by a Hunger Games plot bunny, but the idea is my head, mostly thanks to my friend Ro.

4. What is your writing process for drabbles? Does it differ from full length fics?

Honestly, for me it's easier to write shorter chapters, but I tend to drag the story a bit, which is not cool. I try my best and I hope this month's drabble will be pleasing for everyone. 

5. Where do you take inspiration for your stories? Music lyrics? Movies? Real life?

Different things, could be the lyrics of a song I liked, a moment in a tv show I watch, or maybe even something that happened to me in real life. Honestly, the characters are the one that come up with everything, I'm just they medium they have to express themselves ;) 

6. How do you get into the mood for writing? Where do you write? (paper, laptop, napkin, post it)

Anywhere, everywhere. The mood strikes, I write. It's hard to make time when you are in school and have a job, so I try to make the best of it on my free time, but sometimes the mood isn't right, so I either re-read what I have written to get into the mood or just make a banner.

7. Is there any thing that helps to get you into the characters mind to write them? 

Mmm... I'm a little OCD, so I have these docs in my laptop with descriptions of each characters: their personalities, jobs, family, etc. When I'm trying to write a certain character I always go to these docs to get into their mind.

8. How do you come up with the title for your story?  

Sometimes the theme of the story is clear, other times I use a line from the lyrics of a song or the dialogue of a movie. It really all depends on what I'm writing.

9. If you could be a part of any of your stories which one would it be and why?  

Oh gawd... I would say my January Drabble War entry, becasue I would love to go to Paris and have Madame Esme help me find the man of my dreams ;)

10. Do you have a beta? If you do, what do expect from them? If you don't, why not?  

I do. It's a must for me. I'm not comfortable without one, mainly becasue English is not my first language and I need another set of eyes to catch all the possible atrocities I had committed against the language! LOL 

What do I expect from my beta? the honest and brutal truth, otherwise, how will I learn? They are here to help us improve and evolve as writers, the least I can do is take every criticism like a grain of salt.

11. Tell us about your Drabble War Entry: Fandom, Title, Category, Pairing, Summary. What is it about? What can we expect from it?

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9297280/1/Come-Back-to-Me

COME BACK TO ME

Category: All Human. Angst/Romance.

Rated: M for langue and lemons

Fandom: Vampire Academy

Pairing: Rose/Dimitri

Summary: They lived a fairytale and found their happily ever after, but in real life there are always more obstacles to overcome. One tragic event will put their love to the test on their road to forever. 

This story was born after watching the first season of Once Upon a Time (great show, love it!) when you read it, you will know why. I has nothing of fantasy or the likes, just pure angst. This is my first foray into this genre and I'm pretty excited to see if I can make my readers cry! LOL 

12. Have you participated in a DW before? If you have, what have you gained from the experience? And if you haven't, will you do it again after this one? 

I have, and it has been an interesting experience. Certainly very useful when trying to get rid of those pesky little plot bunnies that refuse to let you focus on the story you are supposed to be writing! LOL I definitely see myself doing this again.

Thanks to Mina for answering all the questions. Don't forget to put her on alerts and be brave enough to try a different fandom with her drabble.

Be sure to leave her some love in a review if you read her drabble... and remember the golden rule: If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. These authors are providing FREE entertainment for you... appreciate it!

Till next time,

~DW Administrators

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May Drabble Warrior Interview IV

Hola Drabble Lovers!

We are just two days away for the next war to begin and we are pretty excited about this month's participants This month we have a five amazing authors and we are pretty excited for you to read their stories! So, let's get to meet the first one, shall we?

These questions were submitted by member of the Drabble War Forum on facebook. Thanks to everyone that submitted a question, we wish we could ask all of the questions you guys posted, but unfortunately we can't.

Thank you for submitting and I hope you come back with more questions for the next month's drabble. If you have a question you would like to ask a future warrior, pop in the group and leave a post.

So, let's meet the next warrior participating in this month's battle of the words, she is popping her drabble cherry with us, go give up for... Lost In Fanfiction!

1. What your favorite genre to read/write fanfiction? 

I've read just about every genre, but I prefer romance, humor, drama and some angst.  

2. What made you take that first 'step' and write fanfiction? 

I had an idea and felt compelled to write it.  Also, I have had the support of many wonderful authors and readers.  That always helps.  

3. Are you a one fandom only author/reader? If you are, would you be willing to read/write for another fandom? If you aren't, what other fandoms have you read and/or wrote for? 

I'm a Twilight fandom girl.

4. What is your writing process for drabbles? Does it differ from full length fics?  

This is my first drabble.  I wrote it like a OS.  Full length fics, for the most part, are mapped out by chapter.

5. Where do you take inspiration for your stories? Music lyrics? Movies? Real life? 

Definitely real life.

6. How do you get into the mood for writing? Where do you write? (paper, laptop, napkin, post it)

I do my best thinking in the shower or while I'm driving long distances.  I can map out a whole chapter in one shower, but I have to write it down right away or I lose it.

7. Is there anything that helps to get you into the characters mind to write them? 

I'm in their head while I'm writing.  If I can't accomplish that on a given day, I don't write.  

8. How do you come up with the title for your story? 

It's usually based on an underlying theme in the story. 

9. If you could be a part of any of your stories which one would it be and why?  

Probably Liz in the Most Eligible Bachelor.  It would be fun to be a contestant on a dating reality show, but not have my heart on the line.

10. Do you have a beta? If you do, what do expect from them? If you don't, why not?

Yes, I've had a few amazing beta's.  In the beginning I needed encouragement and suggestions.  Now that I've got a few stories under my belt I want to be challenged by my betas.  I want to improve my writing. 

11. Tell us about your Drabble War Entry: Fandom, Title, Category, Pairing, Summary. What is it about? What can we expect from it?

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9300923/1/Love-Hurts

LOVE 'HURTS'

Fandom: Twilight

Pairing: Edward/Bella

Category: Romance/Humore

Summary: Edward takes the phrase "Love Hurts" to a new level when he attempts

to get ready to join the dating world again.

Love 'Hurts' is a Twilight ff with Edward and Bella. I originally imagined it as a crack fic, but it evolved into something a little deeper. Edward goes to some extreme measures to get ready to go out in the dating world again. I don't want to give too much away, but my pre-reader said I may want to give some warnings about not drinking while reading this story!

12. Have you participated in a DW before? If you have, what have you gained from the experience? And if you haven't, will you do it again after this one?

This is my first Drabble War and drabble story.  The timing was just right for this war.  I never know when I'm going to have something ready.  I've always admired authors who challenge themselves with things like this and contests.  I can see myself doing this again. 

Thanks to Lost for answering all the questions. Don't forget to put her on alerts so you don't miss out on what it looks like is going to be a very funny drabble.

Be sure to leave her some love in a review if you read her drabble... and remember the golden rule: If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. These authors are providing FREE entertainment for you... appreciate it!

Till next time,

~DW Administrators

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May Drabble Warrior Interview III

Hello again Drabble Lovers!

We are just two days away for the next war to begin and we are pretty excited about this month's participants This month we have a five amazing authors and we are pretty excited for you to read their stories! So, let's get to meet the first one, shall we?

These questions were submitted by member of the Drabble War Forum on facebook. Thanks to everyone that submitted a question, we wish we could ask all of the questions you guys posted, but unfortunately we can't.

Thank you for submitting and I hope you come back with more questions for the next month's drabble. If you have a question you would like to ask a future warrior, pop in the group and leave a post.

So, let's meet the next warrior participating in this month's battle of the words, she has participated before, in fact, she should just move in and stay permanently! Give it up for... Mona Rider!

1. What your favorite genre to read/write fanfiction?  

I love to read almost anything, but my favorite is horror/gore and to write is syfy. I love to bend the box.

2. What made you take that first 'step' and write fanfiction? 

Encouraging friends in the fandom.  

3. Are you a one fandom only author/reader? If you are, would you be willing to read/write for another fandom? If you aren't, what other fandoms have you read and/or wrote for?

Only one, I read a lot but I have only found Twi to be inspiring or the characters talked to me. Does this make me sound crazy?

4. What is your writing process for drabbles? Does it differ from full length fics?  

I drink and smoke and get the tablet out to write. That's about it. ha. 

5. Where do you take inspiration for your stories? Music lyrics? Movies? Real life?

Images, music and just my brain being amazing by giving me rad ideas.  

6. How do you get into the mood for writing? Where do you write? (paper, laptop, napkin, post it)

Refer to #4, rinse, repeat until I finish.

7. Is there anything that helps to get you into the characters mind to write them? 

Rereading what I've written, no matter how long it is. 

8. How do you come up with the title for your story?  

Stared at some images for a while and pow, title. 

9. If you could be a part of any of your stories which one would it be and why?  

Anyone of my syfy. 

10. Do you have a beta? If you do, what do expect from them? If you don't, why not?  

I don't but I do have some help in a lovely prereader named Dawn. All I expected of her was honesty. Tell me how it is. Yell at me for my grammar mistakes, tell me my spelling is horrible and don't skimp on kicking my ass when I mess up. 

11. Tell us about your Drabble War Entry: Fandom, Title, Category, Pairing, Summary. What is it about? What can we expect from it? (Please attach a link to your banner or you can upload the banner here in the group)  

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9297351/1/The-Many-Sightings-of-Him

THE MANY SIGHTINGS OF HIM

Fandom: Twilight

Pairing: Bella/Edward

Category: Family/Angst

Summary: I’ve seen him many times, but when recalling them all, I tell the story
of a crazy girl in love, with just as crazy of a guy. I was a sucker for ‘happily ever after’
and I got more than I bargained for.

The Many Sightings of Him, is about Bella stalking Edward. Anymore and I will ruin it. She writes down all of the sightings of him and this is her story. 

12. Have you participated in a DW before? If you have, what have you gained from the experience? And if you haven't, will you do it again after this one? 

I love DW, I need my own personal chair in here. I have gained a following, small but amazing. I have people who get mad at me for how my stories go, and the opposite effect. It’s amazing. I love being humbled to the point of blushing. No more ego boosts please, okay maybe a little more. -squee-

Thanks to Mona for answering all the questions. Don't forget to put her on alerts so you don't miss out on what it looks like is going to be a very interesting drabble.

Be sure to leave her some love in a review if you read her drabble... and remember the golden rule: If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. These authors are providing FREE entertainment for you... appreciate it!

Till next time,

~DW Administrators

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May Drabble Warrior Interview II

Hello again Drabble Lovers!

We are just two days away for the next war to begin and we are pretty excited about this month's participants This month we have a five amazing authors and we are pretty excited for you to read their stories! So, let's get to meet the first one, shall we?

These questions were submitted by member of the Drabble War Forum on facebook. Thanks to everyone that submitted a question, we wish we could ask all of the questions you guys posted, but unfortunately we can't. Thank you for submitting and I hope you come back with more questions for the next month's drabble. If you have a question you would like to ask a future warrior, pop in the group and leave a post.

So, let's meet the next warrior participating in this month's battle of the words, she has never participated before, so give it up for... Mrs. Nina Cullen!

1. What your favorite genre to read/write fanfiction? 
I will give anything a chance (almost) but I usually read Romance (or RomCom). With writing I usually do more Drama with romance.

2. What made you take that first 'step' and write fanfiction?  I always loved writing and as a young child would write out my thought of what I thought should happen in shows and movies. Then I learned (once I was much older) that I was writing FF and I learned about all the great people that love to read it and thought what the heck why not.

3. Are you a one fandom only author/reader? If you are, would you be willing to read/write for another fandom? If you aren't, what other fandoms have you read and/or wrote for? 
I tend to stick with one fandom (Twilight) but have branched out to see what else is out there. I haven’t written for any but I have read some (Harry Potter, Once Upon a Time).

4. What is your writing process for drabbles? Does it differ from full length fics?  I take the same approach for most of my stories. I come up with an idea randomly and mostly like at inappropriate times lol. Then I try to get as far as I can with the story and plot in my head before writing. Most of the time I change the story about six times, by the time I’m done but oh well.

5. Where do you take inspiration for your stories? Music lyrics? Movies? Real life?  Everything. I can get an idea from a song then I’ll see a movie and that will light fire to the idea then someone will say something and BAM story done in my head. (Mostly.)

6. How do you get into the mood for writing? Where do you write? (paper, laptop, napkin, post it). 
The mood strikes at any given time and I always carry paper and like a million pens and pencils in my bag. I love to not only write but draw so I find it best to always be ready when inspiration strikes.

7. Is there anything that helps to get you into the characters mind to write them?  Music. I put music on that fits the theme and mood of the story.

8. How do you come up with the title for your story?  I like to have most of the idea thought out first then I will pick a name that fits most of the story or at least the main point. Sometimes that’s the first thing I think of and ill write a story about the title.

9. If you could be a part of any of your stories which one would it be and why?  I think a little of me is in all of my stories but if I had to choose just one. Coffee Shop, I loved writing it and I still go back and read it. (must warn you I should go back and fix things but I’m being lazy.)

10. Do you have a beta? If you do, what do expect from them? If you don't, why not?  I don’t. I’ve had a hard time finding one I like. Most of the good ones are busy and I hate bothering people.

11. Tell us about your Drabble War Entry: Fandom, Title, Category, Pairing, Summary. What is it about? What can we expect from it? (Please attach a link to your banner or you can upload the banner here in the group) 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9298596/1/Lost-And-Found

LOST AND FOUND

Rated: M

Fandom: Twilight

Pairing: Edward/Bella

Summary: He was surrounded by people yet he felt lost and alone.
She was lost and alone but doesn't know any other way.
Can these two finding each other make them happy?

I don’t want to give to much a way but I’ll give you something. Edward is living with the Cullen’s as the only single member of the family. He wants to leave and be on his own having the couples around is depressing. Then he finds a girl that is lost and alone. He helps her find who she is and well... Read and you shall see. :)

12. Have you participated in a DW before? If you have, what have you gained from the experience? And if you haven't, will you do it again after this one? 
No but I’ve read almost all the entries that have been submitted before. I might if I have time. RL always gets in the way.

Thanks to Nina for answering all the questions. Don't forget to put her on alerts so you don't miss out on what it looks like is going to be an amazing drabble.

Be sure to leave her some love in a review if you read her drabble... and remember the golden rule: If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. These authors are providing FREE entertainment for you... appreciate it!

Till next time,

~DW Administrators

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