The winners of past Paradise Cove Writing Challenges are listed here. |
I'm attempting to update this Past Winners listing by searching through past posts. If you find any of the infomation below incorrect, or if you have anything to add, please let me know. Thanks for your patience while this update continues. OVID, THE EROTIC POEMS Pen a story with the following quote from Ovid: "All right, boy, skewer me. I've dropped my defenses, I'm an easy victim. Why, by now Your arrows practically know their own way to the target And feel less at home in their quiver than in me." Keep your story in the present day, or have it take place during Ovid's time. The world (and time) is your oyster. What does your imagination conceive? The winner for the APRIL/MAY 2013 Round is listed below: First Place
March/April 2012 Prompt A FANTASY ROMANCE March means Spring (at least for our friends in the northern hemisphere) and things of St. Patrick's Day. Tell me about a Fantasy Romance this month. Anything goes this month as far as eroticism, romance or gender. One note: I am not by nature a Fantasy writer. Please keep your worlds fairly simple. I would say that a complicated world will most likely keep me from becoming involved in your story, which is where I want to be. This is a Writing Challenge. I'm looking for creativity, plot and tension. The winners for the March/April 2012 Round are listed below: First Place
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February 2012 Prompt LOVE GONE BAD February has long been about love and "happily ever after." But THIS February will be different. Write a story about Love Gone Bad. Anything goes this month as far as eroticism, romance or gender, as long as it doesn't end happily. The winners for the FEBRUARY 2012 Round are listed below: First Place
Second Place
January2012 Prompt Romance is in the Air Write a story about ROMANCE! Perhaps a chance encounter, or two friends who've grown up together and finally 'see' each other as something special, or something humorous with dad involved--just keep it romantic. That means NO erotica this month; ratings should be no more than 18+. Also, for this round only, please no same-sex pairings. C'mon folks, this is a writing challenge--you can make it romantic, even sensual, without the erotica. Think back to when you were dating.... The winners for the JANUARY 2012 Round are listed below: First Place
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HOLIDAYS 2011 Prompt The winner for the Special HOLIDAY 2011 Round is listed below: Note: Only one place is awarded due to fewer than seven entries. Prompt An Old Fashioned Holiday The holidays always put me in a nostalgic mood. Write a love story that takes place before 1950, and revolves around either Thanksgiving or Christmas, or both. This round is enhanced, both with an extended deadline and the prizes to be won. First Place
February 2012 Prompt Winners for the SEPTEMBER 2011 Round are listed below: Prompt The Old "Popping Out of the Cake" Routine Little twist! The person inside the cake is a complete shock to the birthday boy/girl. Maybe it's a friend, maybe it's someone of the same sex, maybe it's someone that goes completely against type ... the possibilities of a shocking birthday cake surprise are endless. No entries were received this month. Winners for the AUGUST 2011 Round are listed below: Prompt The Stranger After a chance meeting while out and about, you place a personal ad for someone you can't get out of your mind. Your ad is answered... but by whom, is it really the person you met and where does it go from there? And yes, you can be single, married, in a relationship ... stretch your imagination. Perhaps this stranger is fulfilling a secret fantasy that you've had, maybe one your spouse/lover/significant other can't (or won't) fulfill? First Place
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Winner for the JULY 2011 Round is listed below: Prompt Murder Mystery Dinner Theater - Erotica Style! The police are called to investigate the murder at a dinner party. All of the guests are suspect, and some of them will resort to just about anything to get off the hook or shift suspicion to someone else. You're involved in the investigation but are you a suspect? Are you the one investigating? What are you willing to do to solve the crime or escape suspicion? This can take place anywhere, in a mansion, an office building, or even a train - you name it! First Place will receive an Erotica merit badge, a 10K Awardicon, and 5K GPs.
Only one winner was awarded due to only three entries submitted. Hello, I'm Jace Brooke, your guest host this month. I've kidnapped Jace and I'm keeping him tied up in my favorite closet (with all my toys) If you want to see him again ... you'll have to make me happy by entering this round and giving me lots of hot erotica to read. That's right, his freedom is in your hands. I will be allowing Jace to read your comments, so you can communicate with him here:
June 2011 Prompt ** Image ID #1782571 Unavailable ** Message from your guest host/kidnapper extraordinaire: Search your mind and explore this prompt using all the senses. What's behind the mysterious door? Who is this fascinating young lady in the sexy boots? Is there a password to get her to open this door or is it invitation only and no matter how much you beg ... she won't let you in. Tell me the story that's begging to get out and I'll personally reward you. Additional prizes depend on the number of contestants ... so get writing! The image is meant as inspiration. You may adjust the view depending on your preference (m/m etc.) Don't let the gender presence in the image limit you. Also, fantasy is acceptable as one person has already asked. Let your imagination soar and just write! ~ Brooke Winners for the JUNE 2011 Round are listed below: First Place will receive a 25K Awardicon.
Second Place will receive a 10K Awardicon (or a Romance or Erotica Merit Badge), and 5000 gift points.
Third Place will receive an Erotica Merit Badge.
Honorable Mentions For their creativity and originality "Dorothy" by Hatsuda "Invalid Item" by A Guest Visitor "The REMEDIATION Room" by percy goodfellow April 2011 Prompt A FANTASY Surprise Winners for the APRIL 2011 Round are listed below: Write about your own personal fantasy ... or someone else's fantasy ... or about an erotic encounter in a Fantasy world of your making. You choose, just as long as Fantasy is involved. An interesting storyline always helps both your story and your chances. First Place {bitem:} Winner of a 25K Rust awardicon. Second Place {bitem:} Winner of a 10K Ribbon (or a Romance or Erotica merit badge). Third Place {bitem:} Winner of 5000 gift points. Winners for the February-March 2011 Round are listed below: Prompt A Historical Romance Prompt Everyone uses Valentine's Day for February prompts. We celebrate Presidents Day in February as well. SO ... write your story in a historical setting. Make it romantic or erotic, but NOT in the present day. Only two entries were received during this round. Each person received an Erotica merit badge and 5000 gift points for entering. Congratulations. Honorable Mentions
Winners for the JANUARY 2011 Round are listed below: Prompt OPEN Prompt with WINTER Undertones You may write about any topic or subject this month as long as some aspect of Winter is included or mentioned. First Place
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The Winner for the DECEMBER 2010 Round is listed below (only one entry was submitted): Prompt The HUMOROUS HOLIDAYS Does Santa wear boxers or briefs? Passionate does not always mean serious. Your stories this month must be about the Holiday season (any holiday tradition is acceptable) AND should include some aspect of humor! First Place
The Winner for the NOVEMBER 2010 Round is listed below (only one winner was selected from four entries): Prompt OPEN PROMPT Because of NaNoWriMo this month, I've decided to make this an OPEN prompt. You may write about anything your heart desires--just make it passionate and hot! An interesting storyline always helps both your story and your chances. First Place
Winners for the FALL 2010 Round are listed below: Prompt ANNIVERSARIES You may write about the One Month anniversary of a first date, or the Diamond Anniversary of a couple, or anything in between. Make it romantic AND passionate. First Place
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Honorable Mentions
Winners for the SUMMER 2010 Round are listed below: Prompt AN OPEN PROMPT WITH A CONFLICT CHASER You may write about any topic you wish as long as the story includes a conflict that must be resolved along the way. It may be a conflict between the romantic parties, or between one of the parties and another character. First Place
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Honorable Mention
Winners for the JUNE 2010 Round are listed below: Prompt SUMMER LOVING Summer begins this month (at least for our friends north of the Equator). Write a story that relates to Summer and is as scorching as the days of summer can be. One thing--for this month, all stories must be rated GC or above. I said I wanted HOT! First Place
Winners for the MAY 2010 Round are listed below: Prompt THE STORY I WAS MEANING TO WRITE.... Yes, once again, there's no prompt--whatever you and your Muse comes up with is fair game. First Place
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Winners for the APRIL 2010 Round are listed below: Prompt THE STORY I WAS MEANING TO WRITE.... Basically, there's no prompt--whatever you and your Muse comes up with is fair game. First Place
Note: This story was written by my_spout, and subsequently transferred to JACE to preserve it. Second Place
Third Place
Honorable Mention
Winners for the MARCH 2010 Round are listed below: Prompts ST. PATRICK'S DAY or FIRST DAY OF SPRING You may use either event as your theme in your Romantic or Erotic interlude. Because fewer than five entries were received, only First Place is awarded this month. First Place
Winners for the FEBRUARY 2010 Round are listed below: Prompt ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR Tell me the story how you met your spouse, your boy or girl friend, or significant other. Yes, it's all about Valentine's Day--surely you expected this. I don't care if the tale is real--just make it sound real. First Place
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Winners for the JANUARY 2010 Round are listed below: Prompt BEGINNINGS Write about any romantic or erotic encounter involving a NEW relationship. You may also write about renewing an old flame. Anything is game as long as it involves a fresh start. First Place
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Winners for the NOVEMBER/DECEMBER HOLIDAY 2009 Round are listed below: Prompt The HOLIDAYS Write about any romantic or erotic encounter involving the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays. (I'm sorry, but New Years is not included in this prompt.) First Place
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Honorable Mention
Winners for the OCTOBER 2009 are listed below: Prompt ANNIVERSARY This month my wife and I celebrate 31 years of marriage. In honor of that achievement, I'd love to read your stories on the subject of ANNIVERSARIES. You may write about the traditional couple, or a partnered relationship, as long as it deals with this romantic, cyclic occurrence. With only one entry submitted for this round, a winner was not awarded. The round was not extended due to the extensive participation by many folks in NaNoWriMo 2009.
Winners for the SEPTEMBER 2009 are listed below: Prompt MARRIAGE This month I'm being old fashioned--marriage is defined as a legal union between a man and a woman. Anything goes as long as your story impacts both partners in some fashion. Despite the fact there were fewer than five entries, I decided to award all the posted prizes as I found all the entries to be a delight to read. This month's awards were increased in honor of WDC's 9th Birthday. Thus: First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Honorable Mentions
Winners for the AUGUST 2009 are listed below: Prompt OPEN TOPIC You may write about ANY subject that interests you. Your imagination provides your bounds. However, each story must have an INTERNAL conflict going on within your Protagonist (hero or heroine) and an EXTERNAL conflict acting on your Protagonist by anyone else. EXAMPLE: After a bad fight with her boyfriend, Kurt, Mary seeks comfort from Sam and ends up pregnant. She must decide whether to keep the baby or tell Kurt (Internal conflict). Sam finds out the baby is his and pursues Mary (External conflict). Since fewer than five valid entries were received, only First Place is awarded. Each remaining entrant will receive 2000 GPs his or her creative efforts. Thank you for participating; please come back next month. First Place
Winners for the JULY 2009 are listed below: Prompt REGRET We've all had this at one time or another in a relationship. Webster's defines "regret" as: 1. Sorrow over a person or thing gone or lost. 2. Troubled feeling or remorse over something one has done or left undone. First Place
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Honorable Mentions
Winners for the JUNE 2009 are listed below: Prompt Your FIRST Time This includes, but is not limited to, your first meeting, your first date, your first ... uh, time--you get the drift. First Place
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Honorable Mentions
Winners for the MAY 2009 are listed below: Prompt WEDDINGS This includes anything related to said topic--the Proposal, the Rehearsal Dinner, the Bachelor/Bachelorette Party, the Reception, and of course, the Wedding. First Place
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Honorable Mentions
There was no contest in APRIL 2009. Winners for the MARCH 2009 are listed below: First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Honorable Mention (Most Romantic) AND Winner of Olivia K.Homecoming 's Challenge
Winner for the SMACKDOWN CHALLENGE is listed below: Purple Princess with her entry
Winners for the JANUARY 2009 are listed below: First Place *A Tie*
Winners for the NOVEMBER 2008 are listed below: First Place
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