Halloweensie Contest

10/27/2018

What is that you say? I misspelled the word Halloween in my first blog post? No spell check needed here, it’s time again for Susanna Hill’s Halloweensie Contest! The rules are: 100 words or less incorporating a variant of the words: howl, shiver, and cauldron. My contest submission is posted below. Wishing you all a very happy Halloween!

Boogie Monster Finds His Groove
By Kari Ann Gonzalez

The Halloween Ball is hopping.
So is Boogie Monster.
Darn broken leg!
Vampire’s moves are silky smooth.
And Werewolf? He can really cut a rug.
“Boogie, why in the cauldron aren’t you dancing?” Witch asks.
“I can’t move like I used to.”
“Give it a try!”
Clunk. Boogie’s cast echoes on the floor.
Boogie shakes off a shiver.
“Join us Boogie!” Vampire entices.
Kerplunk! Boogie’s Tango ends in a tangle.
“See, you can still get down!” Werewolf howls.
Putting his best foot forward, Boogie finds the beat.
His hands begin to dance and move.
Then Boogie finds his Halloween groove!

41 Comments

Colleen O Murphy link

10/27/2018 05:49:48 am

I love the images in your story! And I am so happy that Boogie found his groove. Well done and good luck with the contest!

Kari Ann Gonzalez

10/30/2018 11:35:23 am

Thank you Colleen!

Corine Timmer link

10/27/2018 06:46:22 am

I like your monster party and Boogie´s perseverence. When you can´t use your legs, just swing your arms! I like your use of onomatopoeia. They provide a contrast to the sound of the music and amplify Boogie´s clumsiness. My favourite sentence: “Boogie, why in the cauldron aren’t you dancing?” Witch asks. Creative!

10/30/2018 11:37:16 am

Who doesn't love a good monster bash?! Thanks for your thoughts Corine!

Candice Conner

10/27/2018 07:33:04 am

Hi Kari Ann! I love the line "Boogie's tango ends in a tangle". Congrats on your first blog post and good luck in the contest!

10/30/2018 11:37:50 am

Hi Candice, this is my favorite line too!

janet smart link

10/27/2018 08:19:33 am

Hi Kari, Fun entry, I'm glad Boogie finally found his groove.

10/30/2018 11:38:15 am

Thanks Janet!

Johnell link

10/27/2018 09:35:15 am

Ha! What a fun twist on the boogey man. Super fun. Good luck!

10/30/2018 11:58:04 am

Hi Johnell, this was a fun not-so-spooky story to write. Good luck to you as well.

Rose Cappelli

10/27/2018 10:54:55 am

Fun story. Good luck!

10/30/2018 11:58:37 am

Thank you Rose!

Debbie Day link

10/27/2018 12:00:13 pm

I'm glad Boogie found his groove! This is very creative and fun! Best of luck!!

10/30/2018 12:00:03 pm

Thanks Debbie! What would a boogie monster be without the right boogie dance?!

Janet Parkinson Bryce link

10/27/2018 01:23:25 pm

I like Boogie's solution to his problem. Good Luck!

10/30/2018 12:00:45 pm

Sarah Tobias

10/27/2018 05:17:29 pm

I love the way you reworked your story. Nice to see Boogie Monster find his groove.

10/30/2018 12:01:49 pm

Thank you so much Sarah, your feedback was valuable. Much appreciated. Good luck on the contest!

Nancy Riley link

10/27/2018 05:46:27 pm

A Monster Bash with a mashed boogey man! Fun imagery! Good luck!

10/30/2018 12:15:28 pm

Thanks Nancy, I saw this playing out like a movie in my head before I ever wrote a word. Best of luck to you too!

Carole Lynn Jones link

10/27/2018 07:46:37 pm

Kari Ann - I really enjoyed your story! Good luck.

10/30/2018 12:16:22 pm

Thanks Carole!

Maria Marshall link

10/27/2018 10:32:44 pm

Congrats on your first post. What a great way to start. Your Werewolf is a character! Glad Boogie found his groove.

10/30/2018 12:48:47 pm

He is a playfully snarky little wolf isn't he? Thanks for your thoughts Maria!

Heather Kinser

10/27/2018 11:50:26 pm

Cute premise--the boogie monster learns to boogie. Fun!

10/30/2018 12:49:52 pm

Thanks Heather!

Eleanor Ann Peterson link

10/28/2018 02:57:29 am

The Boogeyman monster brings back memories. I could picture him doing the dance. How clever. Good Luck with this.

10/30/2018 12:53:35 pm

Thanks Heather! It was fun to transform the Boogie monster into a fun lovable character. Good luck on the contest!

Angela Hawkins link

10/28/2018 06:50:36 am

Love that Boogie found his groove! Great job! :)

10/30/2018 12:55:03 pm

Thanks Angela!

Dee Knabb

10/28/2018 12:59:36 pm

So glad Boogey found his groove. Good luck, Kari.

10/30/2018 12:55:43 pm

Thank you Dee!

Gregory E. Bray link

10/29/2018 08:16:00 am

I'm glad the boogie monster got his groove. Nice work, Kari. Good luck!

10/30/2018 12:56:22 pm

Thanks Greg! Best of luck to you as well!

Lisa Connors link

10/29/2018 10:28:30 am

What fun! I'm glad Boogie found his groove.

10/30/2018 12:57:03 pm

Thanks Lisa!

Brooke E Cockson link

10/31/2018 11:00:32 am

So cute! I love the line "why in the cauldron aren't you dancing?" Hilarious!

Traci Bold link

11/1/2018 05:43:28 am

Great imagery! Full of action. Shows what true friendship is all about and the courage to not a thing like a broken leg stop you from having fun. Good story!

Jean James link

11/1/2018 05:58:24 am

Such a groovy story! Loved it!

Susanna Leonard Hill link

11/1/2018 04:51:07 pm

Poor Boogie! Imagine having a broken leg just at the time of the Halloween Ball! I'm glad his friends encouraged him and he found his groove :) Thanks for joining in the Halloweensie fun, Kari!

Kari Gonzalez

11/5/2018 08:26:24 pm

Thanks Susanna! I love your writing prompts and contests, it is one of my favorite ways to get in the holiday spirit!

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