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GF Writing Prompt #54: Wretched Automatons

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Hello listeners, readers, and writers! It’s time for our next Garage Fiction weekly prompt. Prompt #54 was provided by GF member Anthony. Our deadline for this submission is Friday, March 10th.

Anthony wants us to feast our eartubes on The Wretched Automatons.

Now, you might want to sit down for this next part. He’s about to thrown down some edumacation…

“This song is from a game called Nier, released in 2010 on the PS3 and Xbox 360. It’s about a man in a dying world who is trying to save his daughter from a terrible illness. He makes many strange friends along the way, such as a talking book and a foul-mouthed warrioress. The game has an absolutely wonderful soundtrack and the story itself is quite moving, I recommend it to anyone if they have the means to play it.

 I chose this particular song because it’s one of my favorites in a soundtrack of pure gold, and it’s one I’ve drawn much inspiration from as I write my own work. But it’s also to celebrate the upcoming release of Nier’s sequel: Nier Automata, which is releasing March 10th in North America! It’s set over 1000 years after the first game, following an Android named 2B as she and her comrades are sent to reclaim the Earth from hostile machines. If you have a PS4, do check it out!”

Until next time, be wary around automatons. (Tip: They look like Arnold. All of them. Trust me.)

Good luck with your words. We’ll see you in the garage.

~GF Team

GFP #48A – I f’ing hate modern art!

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Listen to the podcast in the player above, or subscribe via iTunes, GooglePlay or Stitcher. What the heck is “Garage Fiction”? Since January 2015, a small group of storytellers committed to writing a piece of fiction every week… and then getting on a podcast to talk about it.

This Week’s Promptwas submitted by Garage Fiction Member Bryan Cheyne:

I present to you: Hundred Eyes from Netflix’s Marco Polo (played by Tom Wu)
Let’s put it this way, after I got to know this character, I told my wife I was going to dress like him for the rest of my life (and do kung fu, of course!).

Hundred Eyes Netflix Marco Polo

SUMMARY:
What are some 2016 films on your “catch-up” list?

On this episode: Jinn goes on a relentless rant against post-modernism. Olivia frowns at modern art. Nicholas does yet another impression of Olivia. It’s hilarious.

GFP #48A - I f'ing hate modern art!

MEDIA MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:
Boyhood dir. Richard Linklater
Man in High Castle by Philip K. Dick
Do Androids Dream of Sheep? by Philip K. Dick
Philip K. Dick Short Stories by Philip K. Dick
Charlie the Choo Choo by Beryl Evans (Stephen King)
Red Planet #2 by Pierce Brown
Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie
Ulysses by James Joyce
Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace
Justine by Lawrence Durrell
Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons
Jackson Pollock
Thomas Kinkade

Jinn’s List of 2016 Films to See:
1. Moonlight
2. La La Land
3. The Handmaiden
4. American Honey
5. Manchester By The Sea
6. Hell or High Water
7. The Founder
8. Weiner
9. Tower
10. Fences
11. Hidden Figures

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GFP #47A – Three Whiny Women

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This Week’s Promptwas submitted by Garage Fiction Member Anthony Rhone: Apparitions by Urfaust

He adds:

“Urfaust is one of my favorite bands and their music has been a great source of inspiration over the years. This song is quite different from their usual output, but it’s also among the most “moving”, in my opinion. It’ll be interesting to see what it inspires for others. Enjoy!”

SUMMARY:
What book have you read recently that had a stupid ending?

On this episode: Olivia reads Erikson in German. Nicholas suffers from the pain of regret. Jinn apparently writes 5000 word blogs all the time. (He doesn’t.)

GFP #47A - Three Whiny Women

MEDIA MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
The Traveler by John Twelve Hawks
Light and Shadow by Mark Colvin
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson
Deadhouse Gates by Steven Erikson
Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood

END CREDITS:
• Our awesome theme song was written by Stephanie and Jonathan Hughes. Check out their latest album here
• Like this podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe and rate us on iTunes, GooglePlay or Stitcher.
• Come chat with us on Facebook
• You can always email us your thoughts, comments and feedback at garagefictionfeedback(AT)gmail(DOT)com

GF Writing Prompt #53: Too Serious?

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Hello listeners, readers, and writers! It’s time for our next Garage Fiction weekly prompt. Prompt #53 was provided by GF member Senna. Our deadline for this submission is Friday, March 3rd.

Senna took one look at the group and sighed, her disappointment plain. When she spoke, it was with Heath Ledger’s voice, ‘Why so serious?’

(I’m not even kidding. I think she had the makeup on, too!)

 As a remedy for all of the seriousness…seriosity?…serial-seriousli…ness?…she prescribed:

 The French CanCan! Animation (by artist Kevin Gemin – aka Kekeflipnote)

“It is a funny video from an animator guy I like. And it just makes me happy. Sometimes it seems everyone is trying to write some sweeping drama. But remember that sadness and excitement aren’t the only things you can make people feel. There is a power in writing and art to be a little absurd, silly, cheeky… and bring a smile to people’s faces.”

Remember to unfurrow those brows and laugh a little. Or a lot. But not too much because straightjackets.

Until next time, good luck with your words. We’ll see you in the garage.

~GF Team

GFP #48B – Omnificent!

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Listen to the podcast in the player above, or subscribe via iTunes, GooglePlay or Stitcher. What the heck is “Garage Fiction”? Since January 2015, a small group of storytellers committed to writing a piece of fiction every week… and then getting on a podcast to talk about it.

This Week’s Prompt was submitted by Garage Fiction Member Charles Cook:

Theme: “Unwilling teacher/apprentice/protégé” (So vividly portrayed by the trailer to the movie Logan)

SUMMARY:
The all-powerful vs the all-seeing…

On this episode: Alex throws ‘bitch’ around like a hundred times. Bryan sticks to his guns…maybe. And Anthony reaches enlightenment.

GFP #48B - Omnificent!

MEDIA MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:

Lauris by Eugene Vodolazkin
Steering the Craft by Ursula K. Le Guin
Harry Potter 4 by J.K. Rowling
Band of Brothers Miniseries by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks
Write to Market: Deliver a Book that Sells by Chris Fox
The Sandman by Neil Gaiman
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

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• Like this podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe and rate us on iTunes, GooglePlay or Stitcher.
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