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Monty’s Very Short Shorts – Honey

#Honey

carrierendellwrites @ Threads

One of the things that got me started writing regularly (daily in fact) was to write ‘Very Short Stories” using prompt words provided on Twitter under the hashtag #VSS365. In 2020, I wrote a very short story (or poem) for everyday of the year. These, with accompanying illustrations, became my first major project and resulted in Monty’s Very Short Shorts:

Monty’s Very Short Shorts

After the project concluded and with the later demise of Twitter I no longer did this daily practice and worked on other projects. But recently, I discovered that “VSS” was alive and well on Threads and the writing community there is quite supportive and engaged. So I decided to try my hand at it again. I’m not sure whether I’ll do this everyday (and even if I do I’m not sure if I will repost to my Blahg or not), but let’s give it a go. Here is the first second Threads VSS I participated in from a few days ago:

Seeking Honey Pot

Double-oh-seven has nothing on me,
Oh! I’ve got something you’ve got to see
(so go ahead and DM me)!
I’ve got secrets to spill,
Take me at your will
(I’ve needs to fulfill)!
Seeking honey pot,
No need to eavesdrop
(Your lips on mine will have me talking non-stop)!

Be well,

Monty

Monty’s Very Short Shorts (continued)

#Open

carrierendellwrites @ Threads

One of the things that got me started writing regularly (daily in fact) was to write ‘Very Short Stories” using prompt words provided on Twitter under the hashtag #VSS365. In 2020, I wrote a very short story (or poem) for everyday of the year. These, with accompanying illustrations, became my first major project and resulted in Monty’s Very Short Shorts:

Monty’s Very Short Shorts

After the project concluded and with the later demise of Twitter I no longer did this daily practice and worked on other projects. But recently, I discovered that “VSS” was alive and well on Threads and the writing community there is quite supportive and engaged. So I decided to try my hand at it again. I’m not sure whether I’ll do this everyday (and even if I do I’m not sure if I will repost to my Blahg or not), but let’s give it a go. Here is the first Threads VSS I participated in from a few days ago:

#Open

It doesn’t matter if a door opens if we’re unwilling to walk through it. The analogy of doors being opened or closed in life keeps popping up these days. Along with lessons on the futility of banging my head against locked doors and the irony of it all when there are new doors freely opening if I only just look up. Perhaps the door isn’t as shiny as another, but it’s not about the door itself. It’s about the life that we reveal after walking through.

Be well,

Monty

Monty’s Very Short Shorts (an anniversary)

January marks the one year anniversary of publishing Monty’s Very Short Shorts. My very first creative works. Join me for a little journey down memory lane in celebration.

Monty’s writing, while self-described as quirky, devoured me as I sat lost in his words and illustrations.

Five-Star Amazon Reader Review
Published by Monty Vern on January 13, 2021

The author shows wit, creativity and rawness in his work.

Five-star Amazon Reader Review

A strange but entertaining book, this, one that provides ‘wake-up moments’ about our reactions to the pandemic – some humorous, others insightful and serious.

Five-Star Amazon Reader Review

While some of the write-ups are designed for humor, others point at more serious and insightful subjects. I love this book and found myself laughing from time to time while reading Very Short Shorts. I strongly recommend this book.

Five-Star Amazon Reader Review

Each of the pages is fully illustrated and I think these images and drawings are the icing on the cake of what it is a wonderful work. I really enjoyed it and I highly recommend it.

Four-Star Amazon Reader Review

Monty’s Short Shorts is an incredibly unique collection of short stories and drawings, that are so endearing in their quirkiness. Some of his writing really makes you think while others just make you smile. The drawings add to the overall feel of it, and while the author self-describes it as messy, there is a cohesiveness to the mess that makes it work. I really like this style and would love to see more from this author!

Five-Star Amazon Reader Review

I hope you enjoyed these excerpts. If your interested in reading more, please check out Monty’s Very Short Shorts.

Be well,

Monty