tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post7576560146729622294..comments2023-10-25T13:27:04.621+02:00Comments on mari's randomities: Zombie Walk - #FridayFlashMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07303695124956391293noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-7928027530449730422010-05-13T18:21:04.984+02:002010-05-13T18:21:04.984+02:00Great concept! Makes me wonder how come we don'...Great concept! Makes me wonder how come we don't see more Zombie Romance stuff... or maybe I'm just not seeing it do to all the vampire stuff, hahaha! At first I totally thought this was just about the Zombie fan culture - so I was surprised to see that a real zombie showed up. It leaves a lot of questions - like how many other zombies were there? The paragraph where she wakes up in the coffin is a little confusing, but other than that, I really enjoyed it!Joanie Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09923353641823849082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-19218968704108081462010-05-13T19:56:09.216+02:002010-05-13T19:56:09.216+02:00Well done! See, aren't zombies fun! ;)Jim Wis...Well done! See, aren't zombies fun! ;)<br><br><br>Jim WisneskiJim Wisneskihttp://jimwisneski.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-49982660414254134352010-05-13T20:14:58.699+02:002010-05-13T20:14:58.699+02:00Well done! Careful of kissing strangers. :-)A real...Well done! Careful of kissing strangers. :-)<br><br>A really fun zombie story.Graciehttp://gmotley.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-85821173940199627192010-05-13T20:26:46.466+02:002010-05-13T20:26:46.466+02:00That's what she gets for kissing strange undea...That's what she gets for kissing strange undead guys...<br><br>Weirdly interesting concept. Way to go.ganymederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14160039271069426174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-74999780446957710412010-05-13T20:37:05.062+02:002010-05-13T20:37:05.062+02:00Oh, very fun! I've seen one of those zombie wa...Oh, very fun! I've seen one of those zombie walks live and I have to say, this story does not seem so far-fetched! But then, I love zombies.Jen Brubacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01425418200940737247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-82610443999987812812010-05-13T23:02:06.092+02:002010-05-13T23:02:06.092+02:00Bravo! It works - I enjoyed it.Watch out for that ...Bravo! It works - I enjoyed it.<br>Watch out for that Jodi...I hear they walk in her imagination!Erin Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09359075647077590741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-73125101334062371922010-05-14T00:09:18.080+02:002010-05-14T00:09:18.080+02:00You nailed the genre and kept it interesting. Zom...You nailed the genre and kept it interesting. Zombie Walk, I'll have to tell my kids. (heh-heh)pegjethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15255191759031800811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-32353705033766802602010-05-14T00:15:11.566+02:002010-05-14T00:15:11.566+02:00--Joanie: I'm not really into zombies, but I&#...--<b>Joanie</b>: I'm not really into zombies, but I've heard more than once that they're all around the publishing market, especially after that novel <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002I4OVTW?tag=ranartrefands-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B002I4OVTW&adid=0TZ2JHMEJNEDK698XE68&" rel="nofollow">Pride Prejudice and Zombies</a>.<br><br>The question over existing other real zombies in the walk is left open on purpose, heh. But if you're curious, in my mind the "cute" guy is the only one (so far), the by product of some lab accident probably caused by himself. He's an idiot, but you know that already, lol.<br><br>Thanks for the feedback on the waking up part. I rewrote it more than once and yet it didn't come up very good. You have a good eye for flaws! Thanks for mentioning it. :)<br><br>--<b>Jim</b>: I confess it was fun writing this piece, but I gotta tell you that <a href="http://shelf-life.ew.com/2010/02/04/zombies-and-unicorns-natural-enemies/" rel="nofollow">I'm with the unicorns</a>. No need of rainbows and all that girlie stuff to make them interesting beasts. ;P<br><br>--<b>Gracie</b> and <b>ganymeder</b>: In my view Claire is as inconsequential as a 15 year old girl. That's what she gets for kissing some strange stumbling guy with cool contact lens and a bad breath. ha! heh<br><br>--<b>Jen</b>: Ohhh, if you like zombies that much and you didn't hate my story I'll smile my day away. :D <br><br>--<b>Erin</b>: Thank you! I'm afraid the zombie guy jumped out of Jodi's head into mine. I hope that after making a mess out of my stomach with those fresh body parts he'll come back to Jodi's head. heh :PMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-57372097339082886962010-05-14T00:17:06.995+02:002010-05-14T00:17:06.995+02:00--pegjet: Ohh, thank you! Hey, I hope your kids do...--<b>pegjet</b>: Ohh, thank you! Hey, I hope your kids don't become afraid of kissing. Kissing is good, heh. ;)Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-63060808963501112392010-05-14T01:56:56.990+02:002010-05-14T01:56:56.990+02:00Love it! What the heck is something I'd better...Love it! What the heck is something I'd better learn to avoid! :)Jemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-47747401121731572582010-05-14T03:20:05.395+02:002010-05-14T03:20:05.395+02:00Mari-girl! Congrats on making it through a zombie ...Mari-girl! Congrats on making it through a zombie story! I'm glad you decided to write a #fridayflash for us too. :)Laura Enohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-22306189909458501212010-05-14T03:56:01.670+02:002010-05-14T03:56:01.670+02:00If you're going to kiss a zombie, it's bes...If you're going to kiss a zombie, it's best to kiss a cute zombie, that's what I always say.<br>I also say that if you're going to read a zombie story, it might as well be a good zombie story.<br>Just like this one!<br>Welcome to #fridayflash! And now, pass that arm, will ya? I'm feeling peckish...Cathy Olliffehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-39297320473700032852010-05-14T03:58:11.341+02:002010-05-14T03:58:11.341+02:00Ah, the assumptions about what the girl wants - so...Ah, the assumptions about what the girl wants - so often the source of a man's trouble!<br><br>Zombie romance, I like it!Tony Nolandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-792895177839100362010-05-14T04:09:59.848+02:002010-05-14T04:09:59.848+02:00Reminds of a book called Breathers. Check it out. ...Reminds of a book called Breathers. Check it out. Zombies are hard to be made attractive or personable. I think you did well.Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05093923008179106837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-26331111196340512262010-05-14T04:22:54.235+02:002010-05-14T04:22:54.235+02:00Oh, my Mari-girl, am so excited you did a #fridayf...Oh, my Mari-girl, am so excited you did a #fridayflash. Welcome!<br><br>And it's a Zombie romance! You made me like the cute guy, especially since he knew that the way to his girl's heart was not with flowers. :)Marisa Birnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945909737147497606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-72481027557619506342010-05-14T04:24:37.976+02:002010-05-14T04:24:37.976+02:00Creepy. And bizarrely good, if that's really a...Creepy. And bizarrely good, if that's really a word.Former-Witch Friendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-63254581873429226062010-05-14T05:12:29.694+02:002010-05-14T05:12:29.694+02:00Mari, MARI,That ol' imagination zombie made it...Mari, MARI,<br>That ol' imagination zombie made it all the way to Italy. Woot! And what bizarro things he did to your mind.<br><br>This story was a wonderfully fresh take on zombies! I thought Claire loveable, cute, and I love her spontaneity. (I would have kissed him too).<br><br>This made me laugh - "Oh, no, this is too much dedication for me, she thought."<br><br>Well, he sure was deAdicated to getting her. And he did. Ahhh.. lust,love, flesh and love for the flesh. A beautiful thing. You have a knack for this take something gross and make it cute stuff. <br><br>Thanks for experimenting. You can tell that imagination zombie to go on home whenever you wish (although I think he kinda likes you). Kudos on the bizarro, humor, zombie romance!<br><br>And congrats on the first Friday Flash ;-)Jodi MacArthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13373591664178281529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-71409267619109890702010-05-14T05:46:03.456+02:002010-05-14T05:46:03.456+02:00This was a fun read! Zombies and romance are fun,...This was a fun read! Zombies and romance are fun, so zombie romance is even better! Welcome to #fridayflash!Lena S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09738912624316739506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-82990304432966135442010-05-14T05:51:14.598+02:002010-05-14T05:51:14.598+02:00Welcome to #fridayflash, Horror writing and zombie...Welcome to #fridayflash, Horror writing and zombie writing! What an auspicious debut. I like that you turned zombieism into an STD/STI. The revelation that she can still feel "hunger" also got me grinning.<br><br>I noticed a minor typo in paragraph 13, "loose" instead of "lose." Not being snooty, I just look out for other writers because I can never catch all my errors.<br><br>Welcome to #fridayflash!John Wiswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-81370029856292023252010-05-14T17:31:26.715+02:002010-05-14T17:31:26.715+02:00He smiled a fetid smile - great line! I think you ...He smiled a fetid smile - great line! I think you rose to your challenge with ease. Well done!<br><br>marc nashSulci Collectivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03293833259808943096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-59761548943604675312010-05-14T21:27:43.559+02:002010-05-14T21:27:43.559+02:00--Jemi: I'm not the "what the heck" ...--<b>Jemi</b>: I'm not the "what the heck" kind of girl either, but I'm afraid we would have a dead friend if Jodi went to a zombie walk with us, lol. :P<br><br>--<b>Laura</b>: Thanks! It's been a while since I was flirting with the idea. I'm glad I finally made up my mind, and I hope I'll be able to contribute frequently. :D<br><br>--<b>Cathy</b>: Thank you! <br><br>There you go. *passing a fresh kids leg* <br><br>I'm sorry that we're of arms. Claire took a special like for this body part and ate them all, but I've heard that kids' parties are easier to chew and have a softer taste. Enjoy! <br><br>Oh, sorry, I forgot that zombies don't feel taste at all. Well, at least kids are easier to chew? lol<br><br>--<b>Tony</b>: Thanks! If we all go by <a href="http://lauraeno.blogspot.com/2010/04/nine-words.html" rel="nofollow">Laura's guidelines</a> it will be all fine. I think, heh. <br><br>--<b>Carrie</b>: Thank you! :D<br><br>--<b>Marisa</b>: I'm excited to be amongst so many good writers as yourself Mari-girl! ;D<br><br>I'll let the guys interested in you know that the way to your heart is a bite in the mouth instead of flowers. I'm such a good friend, am I not? lol<br><br>--<b>Former-Witch</b>: I think this is a word, yes. :) Glad you liked my creepy stuff. <br><br>--<b>Jodi</b>: Thank <i>you</i> my dear, and Jim, for inspiring me. It was a really fun experiment. <br><br>I'm in awe every time I come to realize that my boundaries as a writer were stretched a bit more. <br><br>I was about to say that I'd give you all the zombiness back -- I think <i>this one</i> is not a word Former-Witch, heh -- and keep just a bit of the darkness and chill, but as I wrote this comment I changed my mind. If he likes me as you say, I think I'll keep some cops-eating need for myself and put it in a nice little drawer of my mind. You never know what kind of tools you'll need in the future, right? <br><br>Thank you for this irking gift! heh ;P<br><br>Ah, <i>take something gross and make it cute stuff.</i> I LOVE THIS! :D<br><br>--<b>Lena</b>: Thank you, and thanks for stopping by!<br><br>--<b>John</b>: Be as much snooty as you want John! heh<br><br>You have a way of pointing problems that sounds helpful and in the least offensive or hurtful. Since your first stop here at Randomities I'm always hoping that you'll have some time to spare and drop by. <br><br>I appreciate you and it makes me happy to know that my piece wasn't irksome to you as a whole. :)<br><br>--<b>Marc</b> (Sulci Collective): It's an honor to have you visiting Randomities and commenting. Thank you for stopping by and for the kind words! <br><br>I see your comments on fellow writer's blogs and I keep wondering if I'll ever meet your high expectations. You definitely made me smile today, thanks! :)Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570428969140414779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-4027718955756512462010-05-14T21:44:36.708+02:002010-05-14T21:44:36.708+02:00Very well written. I'm not a Zombie fan eithe...Very well written. I'm not a Zombie fan either, but I really enjoyed this story. I'm curious to know more about the conversation that inspired you to write this.<br><br>Welcome to #fridayflash!David Mastershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12809185582216906363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-26043837442746657812010-05-14T22:04:42.985+02:002010-05-14T22:04:42.985+02:00Reminds me of a cross of My Boyfriend's Back a...Reminds me of a cross of My Boyfriend's Back and a semi-typical vampire/human courtship. It's nice to see how that plays out with zombies instead. I imagine you get used to the smell after a while, heh. Hope he's REALLY cute.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148970927473800732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-52116330435343201752010-05-14T22:06:23.811+02:002010-05-14T22:06:23.811+02:00I once heard an agent describe the book, "The...I once heard an agent describe the book, "The Forest of Hands and Teeth," (one of the best titles I've ever heard) as being a zombie romance, then the writer says that it's really not. This is definitely in the ZR genre. To add to other comments, I liked your use of "fetid mouth"--what a description. Very creepy.<br><br>A couple of addition typos, if you don't mind me sharing: Did you mean "lick the blood of his lips" to be "like the blood OFF his lips"? And "She was laid, that she new," I assume you meant KNEW.<br><br>Thanks for sharing your work. I look forward to reading more.Kim Batchelorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13706206136308395706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847825514463125840.post-26712506650579768402010-05-14T22:30:40.947+02:002010-05-14T22:30:40.947+02:00Mari-girl,That is one great zombie story! I love t...Mari-girl,<br><br>That is one great zombie story! I love the romance and their impulsiveness. It is well-written and very interesting.<br><br>I always wondered what zombies ate. Dead flesh eating fresh flesh - fun!<br><br>Congrats on your first #FridayFlash and what a splash you have made!!Anne Tyler Lordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909141266966569378noreply@blogger.com