The Silmaril Awards 2022: Nominations open

Well well well. Here we are, gathered once again for a jolly good time, and I'm very pleased to say I've put on an excellent feed in preparation for a few guests. 

Because! 

 Nominations for Wisest Counselor are open!

And knowing I'm going to be having so many of these highly respected people as guests in my home is a little intimidating, so I've been taking notes from the good folk of the Shire, as they have a bit of experience with hosting parties! I have plenty of food and drink; comfortable chairs from which they can have a good sit-down, a natter, and a bit of a reminisce; and I've set up the backyard in case they want the opportunity to show off their respective skills, like archery or dancing or fireworks.

...I also spoke to some Shire-folk who have a bit of experience with my first house-guest, who is our award-presenter for this category of the Silmaril Awards.... 

Gandalf!

...naturally, he hasn't turned up yet. 

But I'm sure, knowing his history, that he would be fine with us getting started while we wait for him! Firstly, for any newcomers, here's what's going on and how it works: 

Book Week

Why hello there. 

Last week was Children's Book Week here in Australia. So seeing as I work in a field vaguely related to those themes, we got permission to dress up!

...I was basically. the only one at my branch to get into costume. (Except for one girl who came one day as Peter Rabbit, that was cute.)

If you get told you can dress up at work, take advantage of it, kids!! Bring the chaos. Dewit.

Anyway yes. I'm not very experienced with costumes but I dressed up so here are pictures! that's basically all this post will be, tbh.

Mary Poppins, for both the first and last day (crocheted the trimmings myself, for Book Week last year, so I had to wear the hat twice xD) 

he's only *mostly* petrified || Quirk #15

 

 

*waves magic Intro wand* BOOM okay let's go. Story first, talking after!

One Quirk Later: Prompt #16

“Rupert.”

He froze at the shout, then dropped his head. “The door’s unlocked,” he called back, hands braced on the table, “so if you’d be so good as to not-”

The door crashed back against the wall, rattling the row of pot plants on the windowsill. One wobbled on the edge then gave in, spraying dirt and pieces of succulent across the floor.

Irene, Protector of the New Golden Kingdom and Defender of the Innocent, stepped inside.

One Quirk Later: Prompt #15

 

 

Today we're up to prompt number FIFTEEN in our Quirks, and it feels like such a lot! I know I'm gathering a nice little collection of pieces, and I hope you're happy with what you're adding to your portfolio too! 

I haven't always been on time (oops), but I haven't missed a month yet, and honestly it's about all the fiction I'm writing at the moment, so I'm determined I'll persist. 

And if you're still here, I'll assume you're enjoying the Quirks too. xD If you have any suggestions or themes or genres or aesthetics or anything for future Quirks, let me know!

"Jem pls. why so many siblings and/or threats. what is your Pinterest like if this is what you're pulling from it." <- you, probably. Well this week!! we have threats!! but don't let that stop you from putting siblings in if you so desire. 

Or mix it up! that's partly what the Quirks are for, too.

One Quirk Later: Prompt #15

*waves nose vaguely at my Pinterest*

hmmmm cottage in the woods. that always gives murder vibes, right?

 

To join in with this madness:

1. Write whatever this picture prompt inspires you to! 
2. Post it on your blog! 
3. Link back to this post—there's the image up the top of the post, too, if you'd like to use that. 
4. Comment on one of my posts so I can come and read your amazing writing!
5. And I'll drop links to everyone's stories in the next post. (:

On the last Saturday of July (or, you know... sometime around then??) I will post my Quirk in response to this prompt. But you can use any Quirk prompt (<= look, there's a bunch there!) at any time! Just let me know if you do, so I can come and read it and squeal. 💛

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Now as I said last post, this is scheduled and I'm not really here! I'm an apparition. I am in fact in Canberra, which I can say with fair certainty despite not being there as I write this that I am freezing and refusing to go outdoors. Fun times xD This is me stretching my comfort zone!! it's great!! 

What's been happening in your life? What are you currently reading? I want to read some nonfiction on personal finances bc I have zero plan, I just stare at my bank account like "numbers yay". xD What are you listening to? Two of my friends have recently been receptive to my recommendations of a favourite artist, so that's fun! Give me your recommendations! 

oooh I hope I get my story posted for Quirk #14 before this goes up, that would be embarrassing xD It's uh... not written yet. The story, that is. oop.