Christmas Fan Fiction Challenge 2008-2009

Website · by **Sage** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:13 pm

A real treat, well done Marion.

For someone who doesn't care for Scarlet you do make a habit of writing him, and very well too.

The story has a good balance of romance and the other details, without being too heavy. The conclusion rounded it off so well.
I like that even in those throes of passion he still makes time for sport. Such a romantic. :roll:

by **MMK** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:20 pm

(A while ago) I'd hoped you'd be able to write a story for Scarlet's birthday... as you've done in the past. And you've not disappointed.

I'm am suprised that you'd come up with such a line* though! :shock:

Perhaps your IF was in a mischievious mood at the time? :wink:

*I won't say which line it is, not matter how much I want to :razz:

by **Marion** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 6:14 pm

MMK said:

I'm am suprised that you'd come up with such a line* though! Perhaps your IF was in a mischievious mood at the time?

I haven't a clue what you mean, so I can't possibly comment...

Thank you, Sage, for those kind words. I suppose I write about Scarlet because if I didn't I'd get drummed out of the fandom, and he is - sort of - the hero... :angel)

by **MMK** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:52 pm

I bet you do, Marion :wink:

... the *cough* double entendre

In all the fan fics I've read, it's now rugby's turn to be included

by **Marion** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:51 pm

I thought you might have meant:

Through reading the fiction on the website, I came to see that many stories partnered him with Rhapsody and – assuming this was canon – I followed suit, although I have to say, she is probably my least favourite Angel, but then it doesn’t matter, because I’m not that fond of him either!

by **Skybase Girl** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 3:55 pm

Congratulations, Marion, another winner as usual.

I agree with Sage and MMK - you have Scarlet spot-on, even if he is not your favourite character.

And, I am VERY glad that you have allowed him to enjoy his birthday, after all the punishments he usually gets for the Halloween challenge ! :-;)

The pictures were good, too.....

by **hazel** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:57 pm

Well done again, Marion! I don't know how you do it.

I confess to a bit of bias with regard to this story. It's based on one Marion gave me for my birthday, so I was already very fond of it. Good to see Paulie having a nice, normal birthday!

by **chrisbishop** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:12 pm

Awfully quiet on the forum these last few days - but I suppose that everyone is very busy, what with Christmas! Like I am myself. So I'll take the occasion to wish you all:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

BUT, now is the time to post the Christmas week stories for the Challenge! This week, two stories from the same author, Cat 2.

- "Family Christmas", where Captain Blue brings his new girlfried, Lieutenant Almond to his family home.

- "Next Year in Zion", a short vignette about Lieutenant Almond.

Both stories are New Captain Scarlet's.

http://www.spectrum-headquarters.com/christmas.htm

Come back shortly for more!

Chris

by **Intensity Angel** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:48 pm

I've just briefly read the stories in the challenge. Once I've taken the time to read them fully, I'll give my thoughts of them, but they all look fantastic.

by **Marion** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:05 pm

Congratulations, Hazel, on a wonderfully quirky story. As a fan of the great Sir Pterry - as we must learn to call him - I really enjoyed the cross-over between fandoms, and I thought your portrayal of Death was perfect!
Encore! More! 8M-M)

Altogether a Red (or should that be Scarlet?) Letter Day - great fic and a great calendar! :grin:

Website · by **Sage** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:25 pm

Good stuff

Very inventive, and interesting even for someone who hasn't read any Pratchett yet (got Good Omens from christmas though).

by **chrisbishop** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:36 pm

Nearly forgot about this one!

This week's updates:

The much awaited 2009 unofficial calendar, featuring the Spectrum members at their most glamorous (The calendar being rightly called this year "Spectrum is Glamorous"...)

And

A short story from Hazel Köhler, "Death and the Captain", a crossover with the Terry Pratchett's world.

http://www.spectrum-headquarters.com/christmas.htm

Enjoy, everyone, and Happy New Year!

by **RhapsodyAngel8** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:06 pm

Excellent, Hazel! What a wonderful idea!

As someone who has only recently started reading the Discworld novels (and find myself totally hooked!), this is the best of both worlds for me. Scarlet and Death - my two favourites!

I echo Marion's sentiments: yes, more please!
:grin:

by **Skybase Girl** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:03 pm

I echo previous comments. I too, have not yet delved into "Discworld", but as always, am humbled and awed by Hazel's ability to crossover with such ( apparently) effortless style.

No matter how dark the material, Hazel, you write with such wit and humour ( not to mention the obligatory twist at the end !), that I am filled with admiration at how much can be accomplished within the confines of the short story.

Now let's see if 2009 can be as prolific a year for you as 2008 has been ! :wink:

Happy New Year, everyone !

by **hazel** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:22 pm

Thank you for such nice comments, everyone!

I liked that story, although it was a very difficult one to get going. However, as is so often the way, once I'd latched on to the motivation (why was Scarlet having a nice little chat with Death on New Year's Eve?) the rest followed rapidly, and I ended up writing the whole thing in two days. Doing the illustrations took a bit longer, as I had to go and take the photos of the Eye and Big Ben after dark first.