Stories for Sponsorship!
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fuzzyredThe July Magpie Monday was a big hit, and many stories were sponsored, but there are a few still available, plus all the ones from previous months; keeping reading to see all the goodies available.
I will also include the advisory up front this time:dialecticdreamer writes delightful stories, but they are flypaper for eyeballs (much like ysabetworsmith's), and she writes a TON of stories. Any given story arc has AT LEAST one novel's worth of words in it, and many of the older arcs have several novel's worth. So, as a PSA, do not start reading a new story arc at 9pm on a weeknight if you have to be up for work the next day. Otherwise, go nuts, enjoy the stories, and consider sponsoring one if you have a little extra and something catches your eye!
Magpie Monday Report - February 14, 2020
"Kindness" 1300 words, $26
Jayre finds herself reacting to a coworker’s kindness. They end up having an awkward, but much needed conversation.
Universe: Original fiction
Feathering the Nest Report - February 26, 2020
"Childish Things" 2000 words, $40
Luci brings a gift to Shiv, but his previous experience with wrapped presents causes a hitch in her plans. Doctor G steps in to help.
Series: Shiv, Finn Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Coping Mechanisms" 1200 words, $24
Doctor G meets with a young woman dealing with a family crisis, and their conversation dances around the issue of impending memory loss.
Series: Finn Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"A Normal Night" 1300 words, $26
Joshua is nearly ready for bed when Dylan wakes, fussing. Michael is determined to help look after his baby sister, but the night reveals a great many changes since the children’s first days in the Tull family.
Series: Mercedes (Tull Family)
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"A Soft Touch" 1600 words, $32
Bennett’s planned class teaching infant massage is derailed by a request from the hospital staff.
Series: Mercedes (Bennett and Jules)
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
Feathering the Nest Report - March 26, 2020
"Strangely Hopeful" 1800 words, $36
On their last morning in the Maldives, Genna takes the children to pick up souvenirs and offer practical thanks to the clerk whose kindness took her breath away inysabetwordsmith’s poem, “Serenity, Hope, Balance.”
Series: Strange Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Back to School Blues" 1500 words, $30
More than two-thirds of the way through Carla’s pregnancy, she’s frustrated by Rurys’ helpful, considerate, enthusiastic help, and feeling guilty for her frustration. Surprising events unfold.
Series: Tammy Lin
Universe: Tammy Lin
Magpie Monday Report - April 15, 2020
"Logical Consequences" 2500 words, $50
Minutes after the events of “Truth and Trust,” the logical consequences unfold. Dominic is surprisingly adept with words, and the pair have a private moment when they begin the walk home. Complex fluff.
Series: Strange Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Reassuring Rituals" 2500 words, $50
Bennett arrives after the events of “Not A Sudden Problem” byysabetwordsmith. He takes care of Cas in several ways, but the heavier part of their conversation waits until after dinner, and putting Hali to bed.
Series: Broken Angels, Mercedes
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Helping Hands" 1600 words, $32
Saul sets out to tackle a much hated chore, the first thing in the morning, only to find that he’s been too slow. Genna sits him down and feeds him breakfast while they discuss the jobs that they would rather never do.
Series: Strange Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
Magpie Monday Report - May 13, 2020
"Missteps and Missing Rungs" 2800 words, $56
A mistake made by a SPOON dispatcher leads to this two-part story, Shiv needs bottom rungs on the idea of a nonviolent disagreement, and the dispatcher needs the bottom rungs on several interconnected matters.
Series: Shiv, Finn Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Trading Skills" 1300 words, $26
Aida asks Shiv for help with a skill, but as the morning progresses, the pair end up trading skills and putting bottom rungs down for the other person. Prickly fluff!
Series: Shiv, Finn Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
Feathering the Nest Report - May 26, 2020
"Baby Gifts" 1200 words, $24
Devon arrives with a gift for Ashley, but the conversation quickly turns to other topics. (1200 words)
Series: Berrettaflies
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
Magpie Monday Report - June 12 2020
"Everyday Life" 1100, $22
Joshua is collecting laundry for the endless wash cycle, when Cove surprises him.
Series: Tull Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Cattitude" 1100 words, $22
Shiv’s experiences with the mama cat lead to a very surprising turn of events.
Series: Shiv
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Strange Language" 1100 words, $22
Saul is working on learning more Ojibwe, preparing for their second summer at Red Lake, but it isn’t going as well as he hopes. He and Dominic compare abilities, and soothe a bit of their frustrations.
Series: Strange Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
Magpie Monday Report - July 17, 2020
"What About Me?" 1500 words, $30
Gideon’s walk on Christmas Eve is more about not being surrounded by painful reminders than any sense of holiday spirit. He meets a young woman, and they strike up a conversation.
Universe: General fiction
"Boundaries" 1100 words, $22
Kea has an awkward encounter on the bus, but when the teenager follows her, she finds her attempts at brushing him off ineffective. Another person steps in, with suggestions for both of them. (Note that Zaur is the same neighbor who helped Torrin when he panicked and ran.)
Series: Mercedes
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"What About the Cats?" 1100 words, $22
Torrin has some news about Squeak, but in the middle of the discussion over next steps with Loudmouth, the situation spirals far outside their experience. (1100 words)
Series: Torrin’s story arc in Mercedes
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
I will also include the advisory up front this time:
dialecticdreamer writes delightful stories, but they are flypaper for eyeballs (much like ysabetworsmith's), and she writes a TON of stories. Any given story arc has AT LEAST one novel's worth of words in it, and many of the older arcs have several novel's worth. So, as a PSA, do not start reading a new story arc at 9pm on a weeknight if you have to be up for work the next day. Otherwise, go nuts, enjoy the stories, and consider sponsoring one if you have a little extra and something catches your eye!Magpie Monday Report - February 14, 2020
"Kindness" 1300 words, $26
Jayre finds herself reacting to a coworker’s kindness. They end up having an awkward, but much needed conversation.
Universe: Original fiction
Feathering the Nest Report - February 26, 2020
"Childish Things" 2000 words, $40
Luci brings a gift to Shiv, but his previous experience with wrapped presents causes a hitch in her plans. Doctor G steps in to help.
Series: Shiv, Finn Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Coping Mechanisms" 1200 words, $24
Doctor G meets with a young woman dealing with a family crisis, and their conversation dances around the issue of impending memory loss.
Series: Finn Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"A Normal Night" 1300 words, $26
Joshua is nearly ready for bed when Dylan wakes, fussing. Michael is determined to help look after his baby sister, but the night reveals a great many changes since the children’s first days in the Tull family.
Series: Mercedes (Tull Family)
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"A Soft Touch" 1600 words, $32
Bennett’s planned class teaching infant massage is derailed by a request from the hospital staff.
Series: Mercedes (Bennett and Jules)
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
Feathering the Nest Report - March 26, 2020
"Strangely Hopeful" 1800 words, $36
On their last morning in the Maldives, Genna takes the children to pick up souvenirs and offer practical thanks to the clerk whose kindness took her breath away in
ysabetwordsmith’s poem, “Serenity, Hope, Balance.”Series: Strange Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Back to School Blues" 1500 words, $30
More than two-thirds of the way through Carla’s pregnancy, she’s frustrated by Rurys’ helpful, considerate, enthusiastic help, and feeling guilty for her frustration. Surprising events unfold.
Series: Tammy Lin
Universe: Tammy Lin
Magpie Monday Report - April 15, 2020
"Logical Consequences" 2500 words, $50
Minutes after the events of “Truth and Trust,” the logical consequences unfold. Dominic is surprisingly adept with words, and the pair have a private moment when they begin the walk home. Complex fluff.
Series: Strange Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Reassuring Rituals" 2500 words, $50
Bennett arrives after the events of “Not A Sudden Problem” by
ysabetwordsmith. He takes care of Cas in several ways, but the heavier part of their conversation waits until after dinner, and putting Hali to bed.Series: Broken Angels, Mercedes
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Helping Hands" 1600 words, $32
Saul sets out to tackle a much hated chore, the first thing in the morning, only to find that he’s been too slow. Genna sits him down and feeds him breakfast while they discuss the jobs that they would rather never do.
Series: Strange Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
Magpie Monday Report - May 13, 2020
"Missteps and Missing Rungs" 2800 words, $56
A mistake made by a SPOON dispatcher leads to this two-part story, Shiv needs bottom rungs on the idea of a nonviolent disagreement, and the dispatcher needs the bottom rungs on several interconnected matters.
Series: Shiv, Finn Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Trading Skills" 1300 words, $26
Aida asks Shiv for help with a skill, but as the morning progresses, the pair end up trading skills and putting bottom rungs down for the other person. Prickly fluff!
Series: Shiv, Finn Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
Feathering the Nest Report - May 26, 2020
"Baby Gifts" 1200 words, $24
Devon arrives with a gift for Ashley, but the conversation quickly turns to other topics. (1200 words)
Series: Berrettaflies
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
Magpie Monday Report - June 12 2020
"Everyday Life" 1100, $22
Joshua is collecting laundry for the endless wash cycle, when Cove surprises him.
Series: Tull Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Cattitude" 1100 words, $22
Shiv’s experiences with the mama cat lead to a very surprising turn of events.
Series: Shiv
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"Strange Language" 1100 words, $22
Saul is working on learning more Ojibwe, preparing for their second summer at Red Lake, but it isn’t going as well as he hopes. He and Dominic compare abilities, and soothe a bit of their frustrations.
Series: Strange Family
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
Magpie Monday Report - July 17, 2020
"What About Me?" 1500 words, $30
Gideon’s walk on Christmas Eve is more about not being surrounded by painful reminders than any sense of holiday spirit. He meets a young woman, and they strike up a conversation.
Universe: General fiction
"Boundaries" 1100 words, $22
Kea has an awkward encounter on the bus, but when the teenager follows her, she finds her attempts at brushing him off ineffective. Another person steps in, with suggestions for both of them. (Note that Zaur is the same neighbor who helped Torrin when he panicked and ran.)
Series: Mercedes
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
"What About the Cats?" 1100 words, $22
Torrin has some news about Squeak, but in the middle of the discussion over next steps with Loudmouth, the situation spirals far outside their experience. (1100 words)
Series: Torrin’s story arc in Mercedes
Universe: Polychrome Heroics
