Halloween Challenge 2006

by **Marion** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:18 pm

Chrisbishop said:

The first of the Halloween story has been posted today! Short but extremely efficient, by Sue Stanhope.

http://www.spectrum-headquarters.com/wh ... member.htm

Nice one, Sue. 8M-M)

. I love stories that pack a punch - like this one!

by **TRK** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:49 pm

Progress report on my Halloween 2006 entry:

In short, it's practically at a standstill. Again.

The main problem I'm having is setting it all up. The story features appearances of characters from Fireball XL5, Stingray, and Thunderbirds (is that okay, Chris, to have crossovers?), and I'm having a REALLY tough time getting them all together along with the Captain Scarlet characters I'm using in a way that's plausible, but without giving away the Twist Ending.

I'd also like to explain some key points without falling into the infodump trap.

The fact that my new job has me working 12 hours a day, 4 days a week does NOT help!

If anyone out there has the time, and doesn't mind having the story spoiled, I'd really appreciate a little help. Please?

by **chrisbishop** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:53 pm

Cross-overs are okay, of course - they make for interesting stories when well-handled!

I wish I would have the time to help you out (I normally ALWAYS look forward to new stories and give any kind of help when possible) but at the moment, I'm really busy trying to finish my story (which is completed, thanks Heaven, but I'm in the process of revising it), and I have to check other stories received in the meanwhile too.

To those who are waiting at the moment: don't despair, I'll get to your stories as soon as I can. I'm presently giving priority to Halloween tales, because we're right in the middle of the Challenge.

Send it over anyway - and I'll try to find if I know someone for the help - I believe you would need a person who has knowledge of the various fandoms you are using, right? In the meantime, if someone can offer a helping hand to Kookaburra, please contact him. Keep in touch with me if you find someone, Kookaburra.

by **TRK** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:50 pm

It's very generous of you, Chris, but I wouldn't want to take up too much of your time.

Actually, it's not finished being written up yet. I'm working on that though, and it helps that I already have it all plotted out. (Sort of.)

by **Marion** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:24 am

Well - Halloween is almost over - at least here in the UK - so I'd just like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for the wonderful stories posted on the website this year - not forgetting the smashing pictures Caroline created for us.
Halloween really does inspire great CS fiction!
Happy Halloween 2006!

Website · by **Sage** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 4:08 pm

Wonderful stories, great job everyone

by **TRK** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:45 am

Oh well. There's always next year, I guess. Sorry everyone.

by **chrisbishop** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 6:12 am

Yes - there's certainly next year. And we'll be expecting your story, Kookaburra! You'll have plenty of time to finish it... And I'm sure the wait will be worth it!

by **Captain Lime** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:08 pm

My sister has had a Halloween story "on the go" (she says) for two years! I'm sure you'll do better!

by **Scarlet Lady** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:15 pm

Cheeky little madam! I WILL have it finished, as soon as I get it to flow right. I've had enough of posting rushed pieces of work, just because it's 'almost there'!