Challenge Monday Mush Mania | Discussion & Index

Yes, @ThisIsMe1138 ... For example, if the prompt is the word journey, you can write 100 words taking that word literally or symbolically. E.g., a family vacation versus a growing up experience.

 

Okay, that makes sense.... I'll work on getting my muse to catch on

 

No, you can mix and match characters and eras within sets however you'd like. As far as mixing fandoms, in the UDC, the rule was that for Multifandom entries, Star Wars drabbles must be posted on the Star Wars side of things and non-Star Wars drabbles were posted in NSWFF. However, I believe that some people mixed fandoms within the NSWFF drabbles (e.g., you could have a LOTR, Harry Potter and Marvel drabble in the same set, if you want)

Yes, that's pretty much it! Here's an example:

Impulse
The luminous orchid was just off the path, just out of reach, high enough that I'd have to jump to pick it. I don't know exactly why, but I did.

"Why that one?" Mara asked, as I tucked it in her hair.

I knew what she meant--it wasn't the biggest flower or the fanciest orchid. There were a lot of others that would have been easier to get. But this one was the right one. "Because it glows the brightest, just like you."

Mara's smile lit up the clearing. When she kissed me, it made the Force glow, too.

Hope that helps; let me know if you have more questions.

 

SQUEE! Marzra!

 

Yep, that's great, thanks!

 

I started writing my fic and I forgot when the date was, so I started worrying that I'd missed it. Glad to see I have plenty of time.

Edit: I'm kinda nervous though as I haven't written anything in years.

 

I'm terrible at drabbles, but I'm going to give it a shot!

Discussion: Do you have a favorite “mushy moment” from film/TV or fiction?

Oh man, I do! A lot of them, but I'll try to contain myself!


As most everyone probably already knows (and Mira already mentioned) "I wouldn't stop for red lights" on The West Wing. And it's a great example of mush between two people who aren't in a romantic relationship. There are feelings there, but they can't/won't act on them, but it's still very mushy.

Spoiler: the scene in case someone hasn't seen it the million times I've posted it

(If you've not watched the show, the school girl outfit comment isn't as gross as it seems. That's their relationship, it's not a normal boss/assistant relationship, that's for sure.)



Brother's and Sisters when Kevin proposes to Scotty who says "because I changed the lightbulbs" and Kevin says "I even love the things about you that I hate, because you make me feel like I don't have to be anyone other than who I am. And to me, that feels like family."
It's my very favorite tv/movie proposal.

Spoiler: proposal scene

Love Actually when Jamie goes to find Aurelia and he's learned Portuguese to be able to talk with her, and she learned English "Just in cases."

Spoiler: Just in cases

And of course, "I love you" "I know"

 

My cold heart likes that one, too. <3 <3 <3 It's realistic. We do "thinks" just in "cases". We all do. <3

 

Out of curiosity, what are current word counts? I'm just over 1k so far, so I think I'm doing ok.

Also, would it be OK if I compiled all the entries into an ebook? Not sure how I'd share it, but I think it'd be neat.

 

Happy Mushy Monday!

I don't have a discussion topic this week, but if anyone has something they'd like to discuss, feel free to chime in!

@moosemousse, I don't think there'd be a problem with creating an ebook collection as long as you got the individual authors' permission to include them. As far as sharing the ebook, perhaps someone who's familiar with ebooking could offer suggestions? Paging @Findswoman ...

Spoonfuls of Mush, Set #2
Get ready to get your "d'awwwww" on for these

1. Warm
2. Fuzzy
3. Sweet
4. Cute
5. Snuggle
   

 

@Monday_Mush_Mania: Do I have to do all the spoon sets or can I do which ever ones I connect with?

 

After giving it some thought, since our goal is to encourage mush writing and spread warm and fuzzy feelings,I think it's fine to relax the rules and allow sets to be posted in any order. I've changed the rules to reflect this.

 

I do have Google Drive, so I'll drop them there. Thanks. I think it's Calibre that I've got. I've used it for converting stuff before, whatever it is I've got.

 

Okay, I have just started writing my drabbles, but I will try to catch up... wish me luck!!

Question: Are the drabbles supposed to me romantic-ish?

 

They can be any kind of mush you like-- family, friendship or romantic.

 

Okay, cool... I am working on my first one right now I am still a bit confused as to how to post, but, oh well, I'll figure that out when I'm done the set

...21 minutes later... I have 5 different versions of the first drabble and am still not satisfied with any... this could take longer than I thought

 

For sharing stories, I haven't used it a lot, but I know DeviantArt allows you to share PDFs.

Possible discussion question: I often see "fluff" used with or in a similar context as "mush." What are your definitions of fluff, and how is it similar to or different from mush?

 

Hello everyone Someone tell me if this is against the rules, but can someone just clarify as to whether this qualifies as "mush' or not? I am kind of worried...

Spoiler

1. 
   Surprise [Han/Leia]
   

>>> Surprise: [noun] - an unexpected or astonishing event, fact or thing <<<

As Coruscant slowly rotated and the lights of the spacescrapers began to flicker on in time with the planet’s rigidly controlled environmental schedule, Leia entered the air-taxi station on the Senate level. A barely-dormant headache settling behind her forehead, she leaned against the bench and felt her eyelids droop; they didn’t open until the uneven hum of a speeder woke her from her doze.

Blearily, she blinked, sure that it was just the drowsiness and sleep that had changed the taxi driver for the image of her husband. But when he flashed his lopsided grin, any doubts disappeared.

“Surprise, sweetheart.”

 

@ThisIsMe1138, You have tons of support around here and I am here to tell you not to overthink it. Han surprising Leia by picking her up, especially on a day when she is having a headache, is mush enough. You can do it. Now, I have to determine if I can.

 

@ThisIsMe1138 -- that was delightful as everything else you've written... full of warmth and yummily in character.

 

Finally realised my problem with this thread. A triggering word in its name.

 

Not unusual. A lot of people who work, profess a dislike for "Mondays".