Capturing Her Fancy
a Norman Rockwell ekphrastic27 total reviews
Comment from Frances Jean
A lovely little story. What a cute little photo or is it a painting? Norman Rockwell was a friend of Thomas Kinkade who painted profusely. We have a few of his beautiful prints. Thanks for sharing Franky
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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A lovely little story. What a cute little photo or is it a painting? Norman Rockwell was a friend of Thomas Kinkade who painted profusely. We have a few of his beautiful prints. Thanks for sharing Franky
Comment Written 27-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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Thank you very much, Franky, for sharing and praising my story. I chose a Rockwell painting. Rod
Comment from barbara.wilkey
After reading this entry, I see why it's a contest winner. It's cute and fun. It also tells an entire story using only a few words.
. Peggy Holloway, with her long (Not sure why the beginning period is there.)
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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After reading this entry, I see why it's a contest winner. It's cute and fun. It also tells an entire story using only a few words.
. Peggy Holloway, with her long (Not sure why the beginning period is there.)
Comment Written 27-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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Thank you so much, Barbara, for sharing and praising my story and pointing out that typo (which I fixed). I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Rod
Comment from BethShelby
Great story. I see it is a winner and I can understand why. It much be a picture inspired story because the Norman Rockwell is too perfect. Of course you get more girls with chocolate than a sprig off a tree.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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Great story. I see it is a winner and I can understand why. It much be a picture inspired story because the Norman Rockwell is too perfect. Of course you get more girls with chocolate than a sprig off a tree.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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Thank you so much, Beth, for praising my story. I must share the kudos with Rockwell whose painting inspired me. Rod
Comment from Judy Lawless
What a great and imaginative short story, Rod. Maybe the boy didn't get exactly what he wanted, but at least he got her attention. So sweet. Congratulations on your contest win.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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What a great and imaginative short story, Rod. Maybe the boy didn't get exactly what he wanted, but at least he got her attention. So sweet. Congratulations on your contest win.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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Thank you so much, Judy, for sharing and praising my shortie and the congrats. I am delighted you enjoyed it. Rod
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You're welcome, Rod
Comment from Kooky Clown
I loved this I could just picture and imagine these two youngsters and Peter admiring her al the year waiting for his chance and Peggy ignoring him and acting so above his attentions till the word chocolate came out it seems all women are fickle when it comes to chocolate. Well done and thanks for sharing. Kooky.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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I loved this I could just picture and imagine these two youngsters and Peter admiring her al the year waiting for his chance and Peggy ignoring him and acting so above his attentions till the word chocolate came out it seems all women are fickle when it comes to chocolate. Well done and thanks for sharing. Kooky.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021
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I am delighted you love my shortie. It was fun to write. Many thanks for sharing. Rod
Comment from Spitfire
Clever to weave a story around a picture. Get rid of the stray period before the first sentence. No need for the exclamation point after the first sentence in paragraph two. Good choice of verb with 'ambled'. Looks as if Petey knew candy was the way to Peggy's heart. For me, it would send more of a message if she grabbed the candy and ran. LOL
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Clever to weave a story around a picture. Get rid of the stray period before the first sentence. No need for the exclamation point after the first sentence in paragraph two. Good choice of verb with 'ambled'. Looks as if Petey knew candy was the way to Peggy's heart. For me, it would send more of a message if she grabbed the candy and ran. LOL
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Spitfire, for reading my story so closely and catching those errors. I think Petey got the message Peggy intended.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
I love the flash fiction. Very endearingWell done!
Excellent form and very engaging. Great entry for the 100 Word Story writing prompt. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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I love the flash fiction. Very endearingWell done!
Excellent form and very engaging. Great entry for the 100 Word Story writing prompt. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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I truly appreciate the applause, Gypsy. Thank you.
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is quite a delightful and realistic story. I love your creative use of the Norman Rockwell piece. You managed to use all characteristics of the painting...the boy, the girl, her turned up nose, the mistletoe, and the candy bar. Well done. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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This is quite a delightful and realistic story. I love your creative use of the Norman Rockwell piece. You managed to use all characteristics of the painting...the boy, the girl, her turned up nose, the mistletoe, and the candy bar. Well done. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Rockwell made it easy for me. Nevertheless, I appreciate the kudos. Thank you.
Comment from RGstar
Ahhh...I think chocolate works. I wonder if the chocolates became few ? Or, perhaps just ekphrastic from the image in nature.
Either way, brought back memories of the simple things we did, and the worth they are now...oh to go back in time.
Good luck in the competition.
Best wishes.
RGstar
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Ahhh...I think chocolate works. I wonder if the chocolates became few ? Or, perhaps just ekphrastic from the image in nature.
Either way, brought back memories of the simple things we did, and the worth they are now...oh to go back in time.
Good luck in the competition.
Best wishes.
RGstar
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Thank you very much, RGstar, for sharing my story. I am delighted it brought back fond memories.
Comment from Raul1
This is an interesting story. It's beautifully written. Well told. Well written. The sentences flow with clarity. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing! Good luck!
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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This is an interesting story. It's beautifully written. Well told. Well written. The sentences flow with clarity. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing! Good luck!
Comment Written 26-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021
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Thank you very much, Raul, for praising my story. I am delighted you enjoyed it.
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You're welcome! No problem at all!