The Ballad of Kathy Campbell
How a Cowboy Met His Untimely Fate16 total reviews
Comment from Titanx9
This is an excellent story. Within the 600 words allowed under the contest rules, you managed to create a plot and some twists and conflict. Billy seemed to have told his last lie, but he may just have died a satisfied man, or maybe not. Kathy may have shot that after glow right off his face - LOL. Great story! Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2013
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This is an excellent story. Within the 600 words allowed under the contest rules, you managed to create a plot and some twists and conflict. Billy seemed to have told his last lie, but he may just have died a satisfied man, or maybe not. Kathy may have shot that after glow right off his face - LOL. Great story! Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 05-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2013
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Awesome review from awesome you! I am over the moon that you found my humble Tale of Bad Billy so believable and worthy of those six stars. Love your comments about the afterglow, too. LOL right back atcha.
I am so encouraged by your compliments and the fact that you were able to follow the twists and turns so easily.
Gratefully,
The Phantom
Comment from JD Storms
Well Done, I got so caught up in this and I started to imagine where this story could go, How it hardened her heart and now she would become a gunslinger. The mind ran wild and that is a great thing in my eyes, it means I got lost in it and as a writer I am sure that is what you desire to do for your readers; help them escape reality if only for 5 min. Well Done!
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Well Done, I got so caught up in this and I started to imagine where this story could go, How it hardened her heart and now she would become a gunslinger. The mind ran wild and that is a great thing in my eyes, it means I got lost in it and as a writer I am sure that is what you desire to do for your readers; help them escape reality if only for 5 min. Well Done!
Comment Written 05-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2013
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Thank you so much, JD! Yes, we have the same ideas on this one. I was actually surprised that she took things so far over this (our characters have minds of their own), and found myself thinking that she might be someone who was destined for a life of great danger and adventure.
Thank you for "getting" the story and going there with it! What a great compliment that is, as you say, to any writer. I'm so grateful that you took the time to read and review. And I appreciate those stars as well.
I hope you have a wonderful day; you certainly helped mine along.
Comment from mfowler
I don't think I've read a cowboy story quite like this before, which makes it an original. I like the twist. The target practice...good one. You paint the scene well and keep the reader guessing to the very last. I guess there's not much else you can fit into a flas piece. Well done.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2013
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I don't think I've read a cowboy story quite like this before, which makes it an original. I like the twist. The target practice...good one. You paint the scene well and keep the reader guessing to the very last. I guess there's not much else you can fit into a flas piece. Well done.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2013
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Thanks for this fantastic review! Glad you liked the twist and my tale of Bad Billy's end. Personally, I think he got what he deserved, though I was a little surprised that KC took things so far for that reason.
Our characters sometimes have lives of their own.
Once again, thank you!
Comment from Dawn Munro
Ouch! Now that'll teach that high-handed young cowpoke, though I'm guessing the lesson is somewhat wasted, since he's no longer around to try such brutality again.
I loved this witty story - descriptive phrases like "trailing behind her like tumbleweeds" made it come to life. I 'pictured' the scenes from start to finish!
Best of luck with this wonderful entry.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2013
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Ouch! Now that'll teach that high-handed young cowpoke, though I'm guessing the lesson is somewhat wasted, since he's no longer around to try such brutality again.
I loved this witty story - descriptive phrases like "trailing behind her like tumbleweeds" made it come to life. I 'pictured' the scenes from start to finish!
Best of luck with this wonderful entry.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2013
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So glad that you enjoyed my humble little tale of Bad Billy. No idea why that is what came to be from the prompt, but it did. Guess naughty cowboys haunt my dreams. ;)
Thanks for the wonderful review, the lovely stars, and the thoughtful consideration.
I'm grateful!
Anonymous
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It was my pleasure!
Comment from bob cullen
A great yarn.
If this is any indication of your writing skills, you my friend have all the talent necessary to succeed in this field.
You have mastered the ability to draw good characters, your dialogue is neat and your story flows with credability and pace.
A very good read
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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2013
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A great yarn.
If this is any indication of your writing skills, you my friend have all the talent necessary to succeed in this field.
You have mastered the ability to draw good characters, your dialogue is neat and your story flows with credability and pace.
A very good read
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Comment Written 05-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2013
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And you, Bob Cullen, have made my week! Wow. Thank you so much for this stunningly encouraging review of my humble little tale of Bad Billy. Your encouragement really means the world to me! On those days when I wonder why I'm doing this at all, I can take these wonderful words out to remind me--and I will.
Gratefully,
Anonymous
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, mystery writer, you did an excellent job writing this story about the girl who paid back the man who stole her innocence. i enjoyed reading it. good luck in the contest
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reply by the author on 05-Dec-2013
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this is very well written, mystery writer, you did an excellent job writing this story about the girl who paid back the man who stole her innocence. i enjoyed reading it. good luck in the contest
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Comment Written 05-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2013
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Thank you for the great review, the stars, and the luck. So glad you liked the tale of bad Billy.