Write in Haste; Repent at Leisure

A couple of days ago, thanks to Pete, I found out about a fun writing contest, which I decided at the last minute, to take part in. At Bighappyfunhouse, every week they post a new and interesting picture, and the challenge is to write a short story about said picture. Well, I didn't win, but I had a blast writing my story. I found out about the contest at the last minute, so I wrote my opus in less than an hour. That's my excuse, ok? Another reason I didn't win was probably because of my excessive use of foul language, so if you read the story, you have been warned, ok? I can't explain it. I took one look at the picture and said to myself, "That cat looks mighty pissed, and he wants to get the fuck out of there." And yes, for those in the know, I was inspired by the brilliant writing of Bruce Erik Kaplan, in his hilarious The Cat That Changed My Life. If you haven't read it, and you love cats and damned funny writing, then get the goddam book.

Comments

[Keris Stainton]

Hi. This is the second time I've found your site through someone else so this time I've bookmarked you cos it must be serendipity.

Anyway, I think that story is brilliant. You're very talented. Love your cartoon too - reminds me of me!

Keris

[Pete]

Thanks for the shout-out, Patricia. And your story now makes me wonder what our two cats really think of me.

[eliane]

You should have fucking won.

[Al]

Concur. Wondrous.

[Cynthia]

I agree and hereby award you the"Best Damn thing I've read all Day" trophy. Considering I've been reading and writing steadily since 3 am, that's not too shabby!

[patricia]

Ah, shucks.

Or in the words of Pussy, "Fuck – shucks!"

[davidbdale]

Who doesn't love a foul-mouthed cat?! That's fantastic, Patricia. No apology required. A bracing tonic after all the too-sweet holiday stories of the cat-who-saved-Christmas variety.