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The Return of 10thDoM...

Hello, everyone...

So, more than a handful of people have expressed distress at the absence of The Tenth Daughter of Memory from their writing lives and, as callous as he may be, JeffScape has decided to attempt a relaunch of sorts.

However... things have changed.

The new system in mind provides longer periods of both submitting and voting, as well as limits the types of entries a specific Muse will accept.  The system, so far, looks wonderful on paper, but it is obvious to those involved that said system will undoubtedly run into problems.

Which means what, exactly?

Which means that, starting in November, The Tenth Daughter of Memory is going to launch a 3-cycle "beta test" to try out the next system, with the hopes of having a full relaunch in time for the "4th Annual River of Mnemosyne."

The beta test will be all-volunteer and done in private, and, well, we need volunteers.

Anyone interested in either participating or administrating, please email us at 10thDoM@gmail.com.

Winner: "Setting Fire to Slippery Slopes"

Little point announcing a winner with four entries and only three votes. Interest has been dwindling and though it is a little heartbreaking, its originator isn't interested in monthly muses, and only four men and women are left standing. Even  attempting to change what has been a working formula to suit a couple of people who didn't even enter has not encouraged others to participate.
On a positive note, it's been a ride. We've stretched our creative muscles, landed in places fantastic and unknown and explored our potential. Thank you so much to the people who have administered. Thank you very much to Jeffscape for starting the whole thing and giving us the opportunity to be as creative as we are. Thank you to the participants for having the courage to take a leap and accept the critiques of others. Never say never, but I think this little adventure has reached it's zenith. Nine muses are NEVER enough...keep writing, keep creating and keep the faith. Thank you and...it was wonderful while it lasted.



-10thDoM

Voting Closed

Voting is now closed for "Setting Fire to Slippery Slopes." The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 hours.

-10thDoM

Voting: Setting Fire to Slippery Slopes

Flames doused and nothing left but smoke and mirrors. Time to vote among the dying embers and reignite some enthusiasm.

List your Top 3 in the comments.



There are 5.5 days to vote and the winner will be announced on the 26th. Fire up some enthusiasm and leave constructive comments.

*If you need assistance with voting, please check the Voting Section of the F.A.Q. and our Sample Vote.


-10thDoM

Reminder: "Setting Fire to Slippery Slopes"

Fanning the flames or raking the embers, either way, time's running out. You'll need energy to burn if you're going to make it out of the frypan and into the fire.




-10thDoM
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"Setting Fire to Slippery Slopes"

Quite appropriate given that this little blog is on a slippery slope and that Colorado is going up in flames. Time to unleash the hidden pyromaniac, reignite the creative flame. Half Moose with a Twist invites us to burn it up with:

"Setting Fire to Slippery Slopes"

Burn baby burn....rip it up in a blaze of glory because where there's smoke, there's fire.

Remember, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

This is the first of our 'monthly muses'. We're trialling giving you a little longer to write, post and read. Post as soon as you're ready, and we'll post a reminder on the 14th. Voting begins on the 21st!

-10thDoM

Winner: "Testing the Friendship"

With her poignant tale of a friendship that passed the test and then some, our winner by a landslide is

Baino!
 

Congratulations to the Hesperidan Apple of our eye. She takes us out with grace, style, and a tear in our eye.

"Dignity (Part 1)"
"Dignity (Part 2)" 

And now... fade to black.

-10thDoM

Voting Closed

Voting is now closed for "Testing the Friendship ." The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 hours.

-10thDoM

Voting: "Testing the Friendship"

It's time to find out how well everyone's characters stood up to the test.

List your Top 3 in the comments.



You have 2.5 days to vote.  The winner will be announced on the 29th. Keep it in line with the current topic/Muse.

 

Outstanding Fingers of Aidos (FoA)

Don't want to see your name listed here? Don't forget to vote.

*participant name (# of FoA outstanding, "name of muse(s)" on which the FoA was earned)
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*Example:  Little Red Riding Hood (1, for “Roasted Wolf Pairs Well with Merlot")

Wondering why your name is here?  Want to know how to get rid of the dreaded FoA? Have no idea what we are talking about? Read about the Finger of Aidos on the F.A.Q. page, here.

*If you need assistance with voting, please check the Voting Section of the F.A.Q. and our Sample Vote.

-10thDoM

Reminder: "Testing the Friendship"

By now, your story should be swimming along nicely, even if your poor characters are not. But whether they're barely treading water or on their way to Davy Jones' Locker, it's time for you to think about pulling the plug.

Now, on another note...  

Contributors have been a little thin on the ground lately despite some appreciated spruiking by our regulars. It takes a little bravery to put yourself up here but we're a supportive lot and would love to have you along for the ride. 

We here at 10thDoM encourage others to take the challenge. It's a lot of work administering the site for half a dozen people. And besides, we're running out of challenges for our most successful contributors, Half-Moose and JeffScape. We need some young/new/old blood to give them a run for their money. There are followers on this page who have only contributed intermittently or not at all. 

How about giving it a go? It's fun, it's competitive and we'll all read your stories. You can even receive a goodly amount of feedback if you want it. (And probably even if you don't.) Remember, anything qualifies, as long as it addresses the muse - artworks, film, voice, prose, poetry, photography... anything you fancy. Win a muse and you get to pick one of your own. 

Come play.

- 10thDoM

"Testing the Friendship"

Not everything is always as it seems. There's an old African proverb that says "Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.”  As many have discovered, sometimes it's best not to put even a friendship to the test. Well, not unless it's in the interest of a good story.  And that's just what our friend Baino hopes to see with this muse.

"Testing the Friendship"

Image from WikiMedia Commons

So go ahead, jump in with both feet. Toss your characters into a testy situation, and let's see what happens.

Remember, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

Link in as soon as you're ready.  We'll post a reminder on the 22nd. Voting begins on the 26th!

-10thDoM

Winner: "Tattoos and Teardrops"

What is it they say? Read 'em and weep? Not this time, my friends. Tom at Half Moose with a Twist tattooed himself an overwhelming victory with his heart-stopping tale. 

Half Moose with a Twist!

 

Congratulations, Tom. You've reached the 10thDoM pinnacle and become a Herculean Master. You'll forgive us if we decline to join you in a celebratory ride in the ragtop, won't you?

"Tattoo and Teardrops"

Tom's next muse will be posted on July 1st. Meanwhile, look for Baino's on June 16th.

-10thDoM

Voting Closed

Voting is now closed for "Tattoos and Teardrops." The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 hours.

-10thDoM

Voting: "Tattoos and Teardrops"

Hopefully, both your tattoo and your tears are dry. It's time to select your favorite artist from among these worthy competitors.

List your Top 3 in the comments.

You have just 2.5 days to vote. Who produced the perfect tattoo, the one that will bring others to tears? We'll soon find out. The winner will be announced on the 14th.

*If you need assistance with voting, please check the Voting Section of the F.A.Q. and our Sample Vote.

-10thDoM

Reminder: "Tattoos and Teardrops"

Have the tears dried up now that your inks creative juices are flowing? By now, the picture should be coming together. Put on those finishing touches and get ready to show off your work.

-10thDoM

"Tattoos and Teardrops"

Got ink? Of course you do! But if you’re in tears over a tattoo run amuck, Tom of Half Moose with a Twist suggests that now is the time to put things right.  Grab your pen – or quill, if that better suits your style – and give us a tattoo you can be proud of.

 "Tattoos and Teardrops"

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1798-1861

Source: WikiMedia Commons 

So no more tears over spilled ink. Wipe those eyes and get to work. Let’s see what shape your tattoo will take.

Remember, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

Post as soon as you're ready, and we'll post a reminder on the 7th. Voting begins on the 11th!

-10thDoM

Winner: "Under the Water's Surface, Heartbreak; The War That Follows"

More a battle than a war, but it's the one who wins the most battles who eventually wins the war! It's no surprise here that our winner is a heart-breaker herself, our very own...

Baino!

Congratulations for a sweeping, unanimous victory!

"Still Waters Run Deep"

Baino's Muse will appear in two cycles and the next Muse will be posted on the 1st.

-10thDoM

Voting Closed

Voting is now closed for "Under the Water's Surface, Heartbreak; The War That Follows." The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 hours.

-10thDoM

Voting: "Under the Water's Surface, Heartbreak; The War That Follows"

Time to pick up your heartbroken pieces and let the war begin! It's time to vote!

List your Top 3 in the comments.

There are 2.5 days to vote and the winner will be announced on the 29th.




*If you need assistance with voting, please check the Voting Section of the F.A.Q. and our Sample Vote.

-10thDoM

Reminder: "Under the Water's Surface, Heartbreak; The War That Follows"

Are you drowning yet? Do you have an achey breaky heart? Or is it just wartime in your writing life? Any way you look at it, time's running out to get your entries in. Dive in. The heartbreak is nice and cool.




-10thDoM

"Under the Water's Surface, Heartbreak; The War That Follows"

It's time for war. JeffScape has once again proven a formidable foe in the 10thDoM Muse wars. What heartbreak can you bring? Or would you prefer a glass of water?

"Under the Water's Surface, Heartbreak; The War That Follows"

What's lingering beneath the surface of your inner wars? Let's see what heartbreaking weapons you have to show us!



Remember, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

Post as soon as you're ready, and we'll post a reminder on the 22nd. Voting begins on the 26th!

-10thDoM

Winner: "Rearranging the Heavens"

Ahh....a red balloon day for our heavenly winner. Very evenly matched run this time round but quirk and animal sentimentality won the day.

Half Moose With A Twist

Great job Tom...your inimitable flair, sweetness friends united and a little red rubber - you had us all on cloud nine.

"Rearranging The Heavens" 

Jeffscape's muse will appear on the 1st June and Tom's will be posted on the 16th.

-10thDoM

Voting Closed

Voting is now closed for "Rearranging the Heavens." The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 hours.

-10thDoM
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Voting: "Rearranging the Heavens"

One foot stuck in Heaven and another sunk in Hell. Time to put your best foot forward and cast a vote to elevate one of us above and beyond.

List your Top 3 in the comments.

There are  2.5 days to vote. We'll soon see who's predictions are accurate and who's seeing stars. Voting closes on the 13th. Let your predictions pay out.

*If you need assistance with voting, please check the Voting Section of the F.A.Q. and our Sample Vote.

-10thDoM
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Reminder: "Rearranging The Heavens"

Got your story in the palm of your hand and across the mount of the moon? Time to do more than read your fortune and quit stargazing...chiromancy, theology and astronomy demand that you move at the speed of light and get your astrological house in order.





-10thDoM.

"Rearranging the Heavens"

Stars, nebulae and galaxies or heaven on earth...she taught every Angel to rearrange the sky. Or perhaps like Richard Saunders, she has been contemplating more than her navel and mapping the stars of the body.  Born of a dream about whirling Dervishes and constellations, our Artist In Residence, Jayne Harnett-Hargrove has been inspired into;

"REARRANGING THE HEAVENS"

Loads of potential in this one punters, whether beauty spots or black holes, reach for the stars and shake up the cosmos.

Remember, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

Post as soon as you're ready, and we'll post a reminder on the 7th. Voting begins on the 11th

-10thDoM

Winner: "Choirs of Shadow Flying by Violent Eclipse"

Now that the eclipse has ended, the shadows  -- all ten of them! -- have taken shape and revealed our winner to be none other than:

JeffScape!

Congratulations, Jeff, for bringing us another engaging story.

Be sure to check out Jeff's 10-part tale of intergalactic imperialism.

"Voices from Heaven"
"Choir of Signal" 
"Eclipse Fallen" 
"The Invasion of Shadow" 
"Prayers of Prey" 
"A City of Caves" 
"Lovers and Fighters" 
"A Den of Snakes" 
"To Die for a Moon" 
"Lights from Heaven" 

JeffScape's next muse will be posted on May 16th.  Look for Jayne Harnett-Hargrove's muse on May 1st.

-10thDoM

Voting Closed

Voting is now closed for "Choirs of Shadow Flying by Violent Eclipse." The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 hours.

-10thDoM

Voting: "Choirs of Shadow Flying by Violent Eclipse"

The muses are chanting, "Hallelujah and amen!" The eclipse is over.

So gather round and raise your voices. It's time to join the choir.  Vote for your Top 3 in the Comments.



Many cultures believe that an eclipse is a portent of disaster. Be sure to vote, or a Finger of Aidos will be the disaster that this eclipse foreshadows for you. There are 2.5 days to vote and that the winner will be announced on the  29th. 

Outstanding Fingers of Aidos (FoA)

Don't want to see your name listed here? Don't forget to vote.

* Dave King (1, for "Blasphemy and Unicorns")
* Poetikat (1 (for "The Language of Bouquets")


Wondering why your name is here?  Want to know how to get rid of the dreaded FoA? Have no idea what we are talking about? Read about the Finger of Aidos on the F.A.Q. page, here.

*If you need assistance with voting, please check the Voting Section of the F.A.Q. and our Sample Vote.

-10thDoM

Reminder: "Choirs of Shadow Flying by Violent Eclipse"

Are your creative choirs singing the glories of the eclipse yet? Or are they too busy ducking and weaving to avoid the debris swirling through the space around them?  In either case, grab hold of some of those shadowy ideas, glorious or otherwise, and work your magic on them before Time carries them into oblivion.




-10thDoM

"Choirs of Shadow Flying by Violent Eclipse"

Yeah, we know... Brave indeed are those who dare to enter the uncharted frontier that is the mind of our Cerberan Hound. How 'bout it, folks? Are you up to the challenge?

"Choirs of Shadow Flying by Violent Eclipse"

(Image from NASA Images)

So dig deep into your creative psyche and see if you can get in touch with a tale worthy of this fantastical muse. Ommm...



Remember, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

Post as soon as you're ready, and we'll post a reminder on the 22nd. Voting begins on the 26th!

-10thDoM

Winner: "Blasphemy and Unicorns"

Whoa, can it be?  Is it possible we have a reincarnated unicorn wandering in our midst?  Captivating  us with her memories of the way it all ended back in the day, our winner:

 Jayne Harnett-Hargrove!

aka "ugh"
(talk about a misnomer)

Congratulations to our newest Lernean Hydra! You took us for a fantastic ride.

"The Bone Yard"

Be sure to look for Jayne's muse on May 1st. The next muse will be JeffScape's, posted on April 16th.

-10thDoM

Voting Closed: "Blasphemy and Unicorns"

Voting is now closed for "Blasphemy and Unicorns" The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 hours.

-10thDoM

Voting: "Blasphemy and Unicorns"

Avoid the fate of the unicorn, don't miss the boat. Should the last of the gentle unicorns also perish, they will continue to haunt your dreams and those of your children, who will never forgive us for letting such beauty disappear. We won't forgive if you forget to vote.

List your top 3 in the comments.  Don't vote and we'll give you the finger!



Just 2.5 days to vote. The winner will be announced on the 14th. Fact or fantasy? Even Marco Polo saw such fabulous things, "Here are wild elephants in the country, and numerous unicorns which are nearly as big."

Outstanding Fingers of Aidos (FoA)

Don't want to see your name listed here? Don't forget to vote.

Poetikat  (1. for "The Language of Bouquets")

Wondering why your name is here?  Want to know how to get rid of the dreaded FoA? Have no idea what we are talking about? Read about the Finger of Aidos on the F.A.Q. page, here.

*If you need assistance with voting, please check the Voting Section of the F.A.Q. and our Sample Vote.

-10thDoM

Reminder: "Blasphemy and Unicorns"

'But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn.' (Psalms 92:10)
Hmm... had a man say that to me once. Seriously...it wasn't worth exalting, but it was pretty amazing nonetheless. Only a few days to redeem yourself. Swing the leg over and hope you don't fall off...(Yeh, this Admin's definitely going to Hell!)






-10thDoM

"Blasphemy and Unicorns"

The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon. He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. (Psalms 22:21) 
Holy Moly! The horned ones are in the Bible? And we thought it was a work of fiction! Blasphemy I hear you say? I think not baby puppies. The Wuestmeister has chosen....

"Blasphemy and Unicorns"

*image taken from here

Apparently the Big Guy In The Sky has the strength of a Unicorn and their tears can heal all. Pulling the two together might end up being a miracle but hey...sometimes magic happens. Break a horn punters and do your damndest. (God, we're blaspheming again!).




Remember, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

Post as soon as you're ready, and we'll post a reminder on the 7th. Voting begins on the 11th

-10thDoM

Winner: "The Language of Bouquets"

Roses, poppies, edelweiss... Flowers often speak words of love, but not always.  With his bouquet of obsession and revenge, the winner is:

JeffScape!

Ah, the language of... victory!  With this win, JeffScape has completed all twelve Herculean labors. Congratulations to our first Cerberan Hound!

"Wilt Not"

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7

Look for Jeff's Muse on April 16th. Tom's muse will be posted on the April 1st. (Hmm, that would be April Fool's Day...) Brace yourself for whatever fantastical adventure Tom has in store for us.

-10thDoM

Voting Closed

Voting is now closed for "The Language of Bouquets." The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 hours.

-10thDoM

Voting: "The Language of Bouquets"

Alas, there's no more time to gather your words together into a bouquet of any language. Whose offering said the right thing to win your heart?  Or at least to win your votes?  Let's find out.

Tell us which bouquet spoke your language.  Vote for your Top 3 in the Comments.

There are 2.5 days to vote. We'll announce the winner will be announced on the 29th.

*If you need assistance with voting, please check the Voting Section of the F.A.Q. and our Sample Vote.

-10thDoM

Reminder: "The Language of Bouquets"

Is your bouquet speaking sweet declarations of romance? Or is it whispering seductive notes of blackberry, plum, and toasted oak with a smooth mouth-feel and a long, fruity finish? Whatever its language, it should be almost ready to deliver now. 




-10thDoM

"The Language of Bouquets"

Whether whispered words of romance and seduction or offers of  apology or condolence, bouquets speak many languages. Perhaps the favorite bouquet of all for this crowd drifts like a genie from a bottle of wine to woo us with promises of deliciousness and merriment.

"The Language of Bouquets"

Photo: Dale Chihuly glass sculpture by Ed Schipul
(Source: Flickr Creative Commons)

So what does your bouquet have to say for itself? Baino wants to know.



Remember, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

Post as soon as you're ready, and we'll post a reminder on the 22nd. Voting begins on the 26th!

-10thDoM

Winner: "Right of Qi"

Well, it's no surprise to us that only Tom has the Right Qi!

Half Moose With A Twist!

Congratulations to our most worthy and most likely to soon-be-in-the-running to challenge JeffScape and become the winningest winner ever, Tom! See his epic work of Qi:

"Smile and Say Qi - Part !"

"Who Took My Qi - Part @"

"Would You Like A Little Qi With Your Wine? - Part #"

"Qi'd Off - Part $"

"The Big Qi - Part %"

"The Moon is Made of Green Qi - Part ^"

"Qi it, the Cops! Part &"

"Like Chalk and Qi - Part *"

"You Can't Melt Qi Twice - Part ("

"What Happens to the Hole, When the Qi is Gone? - Part )"

Tom's next amazing muse will be posted in two cycles. Meanwhile, the next muse begins on the 16th. You better bring your best Qi to this one!

Voting Closed

Voting is now closed for "Right of Qi." The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 hours.

-10thDoM

Voting: "Right of Qi"

It's all Qi. Time to vote.

Vote for your Top 3 in the comments. 



Remember there are 2.5 days to vote and the winner will be announced on the 14th.

If you need assistance with voting, please check the Voting Section of the F.A.Q. and our Sample Vote.

-10thDoM

Reminder: "Right of Qi"

do you have your Qi right in line? If not, let's get it there soon! Time is running out, so post, and know that your Qi is nicely aligned with the universe.



-10thDoM

"Right of Qi"

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Qi-Tom! Our resident theoretical mastermind of the inner working of the.. well.. mind is back at it, bringing his thought provoking muses along with him. Our next muse is:

"RIGHT OF QI"

So round up all your Qi to 'right' your best works yet!



Remember, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

Post as soon as you're ready, and we'll post a reminder on the 7th. Voting begins on the 11th!

-10thDoM

Will the Real Winner Please Take a Bow ....RoM 03

Well this is embarrassing and a first! 

It's with great regret that we have realised our River of Mnemosyne programmer (we won't name any names but he knows who he is) had a little difficulty counting the votes, and didn't wait for backup to confirm that the actual winner was not Tom at Half Moose With A Twist.  Despite Tom's valient effort and like so many close races, he was pipped at the post by one point. The REAL winner of the third River of Mnemosyne Challenge is:. 

 "Pattiken and the Muses"

We're deeply embarrassed by this error and hope you'll forgive us. Both entries, in fact all entries, were of the usual high standard with some hopefully being progressed into novels. We certainly hope that Patti takes the plunge with:

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Muse 1: Prologue: The Briefing

Muse 2: Pride and Extreme Prejudice

Muse 3: The Monk

Muse 4: Sagittarius

Muse 5: A Misplaced Identity

Muse 6: Shit Happens

Muse 7: Family Ties

Muse 8: Tartuffe

Muse 9: Non, Je Regrette Rien

Now because we've broken the rules...let's break one more. Congratulations and sincere apologies to Tom. We'll leave your links on the page because they're worth it.

We'll be back to regular, and hopefully more accurate, programming with Tom's muse on 1st March. Bring your friends along now that the gruelling swim is over. Thanks again to all participants, we look forward to a high level of competition throughout this year.

-10thDoM

Winner: RoM03

Whew. Swim to the bank, take a breath, and dry off. The third River of Mnemosyne Challenge is over.

The best swimmer (and winner)?

Tom @ Half-Moose!

Congratulations, Tom. Well deserved!

Read the winning entry from one convenient set of links right here:

• Muse 1: A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow
• Muse 2: Fariq's Final Fantasia
• Muse 3: An Extraordinary Discomfort
• Muse 4: Sleep Deprived in Sagittarius
• Muse 5: A Misplaced Identity
• Muse 6: Entropy Echoes, Alas
• Muse 7: Drunk on Love, etc...
• Muse 8: Dancing Around, etc...
• Muse 9: Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

Mnemosyne shall return in 2013.

Check back March 1st for the next (regular) Muse.

Thanks to everyone who swam in the River of Mnemosyne!

-10thDoM

Voting Closed

Voting is now closed for The Third Annual River of Mnemosyne Challenge. The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 (twelve) hours.

-10thDoM

Voting: RoM03

The Muses are all ashore and the river is dry. It's time to vote, ladies and gentlemen.

Congratulations to those who gave it a shot! Extra kudos for those who completed the challenge!

Refresh yourselves with the entries below and post your Top 3 (in order of preference) in the comment section.



The participants and their number of participating Muses are as follows:

• Baino - 9
• Jelly - 4
• Patti - 9
• She Writes -5
• Siobhan - 9
• Tom @ Half-Moose - 9

VOTING REMINDERS:

• DO NOT vote for yourself.
• If you didn't submit an entry for Muse 1 ("A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow") and Muse 2 ("Fariq's Final Fantasia"), you cannot vote.
• If you don't vote, you cannot win.

You have 4.5 days to pick your favorites! The winner will be announced on the 27th.

Congrats again to everyone who participated!

-10thDoM

Reminder: RoM03

Just a friendly reminder: the last day to submit entries is February 21st. The linking widget will close automatically at midnight GMT and voting will begin on the 22nd.

For you observers and/or hesitant participants out there, keep in mind that all you have to do to earn the right to vote is submit a Muse 1 ("A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow") and Muse 2 ("Fariq's Final Fantasia"). Want to help your favorite win? Knock something out!

All nine Muses are in, and here they are:

The Nine Muses:

1. "A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow" - (submitted by PattiKen)
2. "Fariq's Final Fantasia" - (submitted by PattiKen)
3. "An Extraordinary Discomfort" - (submitted by She Writes)
4. "Sleep Deprived in Sagittarius" - (submitted by Tom @ Half-Moose)
5. "A Misplaced Identity" - (submitted by PattiKen)
6. "Entropy Echoes, Alas" - (submitted by Tom @ Half-Moose)
7. "Drunk on Love, Thirsting for Sex, Tasting of Lust" - (submitted by Siobhan)
8. "Dancing Around Men Toward a Burlesque Destiny" - (submitted by Siobhan)
9. "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien" - (submitted by Siobhan)

If you forget any rules, refresh yourself here: 3rd Annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge.



MORE REMINDERS:

• Don't link until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page)
• 10thDoM operates on GMT time, so if you plan on burning midnight oil in order to post at the last possible minute, don't forget to adjust your internal clock!

-10thDoM

RoM 03-9: "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien"

The final Muse is in! Courtesy of Siobhan!

"NON, JE NE REGRETTE RIEN"

"Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien" is part nine of your overall entry. If you need to check the rules for February again, click the following: 3rd Annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge.



The Muses so far:

• Muse 1: "A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow"
• Muse 2: "Fariq's Final Fantasia"
• Muse 3: "An Extraordinary Discomfort"
• Muse 4: "Sleep Deprived in Sagittarius"
• Muse 5: "A Misplaced Identity"
• Muse 6: "Entropy Echoes, Alas"
• Muse 7: "Drunk on Love, Thirsting for Sex, Tasting of Lust"
• Muse 8: "Dancing Around Men Toward a Burlesque Destiny"
• Muse 9: "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien"

RoM 03-8: "Dancing Around Men Toward a Burlesque Destiny"

Muse eight, muse eight... don't be late! Sponsored by Siobhan and the letter H.

"DANCING AROUND MEN TOWARD A BURLESQUE DESTINY"

"Dancing Around Men Toward a Burlesque Destiny" is part eight of your overall entry. If you need to check the rules for February again, click the following: 3rd Annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge.



The Muses so far:

• Muse 1: "A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow"
• Muse 2: "Fariq's Final Fantasia"
• Muse 3: "An Extraordinary Discomfort"
• Muse 4: "Sleep Deprived in Sagittarius"
• Muse 5: "A Misplaced Identity"
• Muse 6: "Entropy Echoes, Alas"
• Muse 7: "Drunk on Love, Thirsting for Sex, Tasting of Lust"
• Muse 8: "Dancing Around Men Toward a Burlesque Destiny"

RoM 03-7: "Drunk on Love, Thirsting for Sex, Tasting of Lust"

It's the seventh inning stretch... and it's being led by Siobhan (surprise, surprise).

"DRUNK ON LOVE, THIRSTING FOR SEX, TASTING OF LUST"

"Drunk on Love, Thirsting for Sex, Tasting of Lust" is part seven of your overall entry. If you need to check the rules for February again, click the following: 3rd Annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge.



The Muses so far:

• Muse 1: "A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow"
• Muse 2: "Fariq's Final Fantasia"
• Muse 3: "An Extraordinary Discomfort"
• Muse 4: "Sleep Deprived in Sagittarius"
• Muse 5: "A Misplaced Identity"
• Muse 6: "Entropy Echoes, Alas"
• Muse 7: "Drunk on Love, Thirsting for Sex, Tasting of Lust"

RoM 03-6: "Entropy Echoes, Alas"

Muse 6, chosen by Tom @ Half-Moose, is:

"ENTROPY ECHOES, ALAS"

"Entropy Echoes, Alas" is part six of your overall entry. If you need to check the rules for February again, click the following: 3rd Annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge.



The Muses so far:

• Muse 1: "A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow"
• Muse 2: "Fariq's Final Fantasia"
• Muse 3: "An Extraordinary Discomfort"
• Muse 4: "Sleep Deprived in Sagittarius"
• Muse 5: "A Misplaced Identity"
• Muse 6: "Entropy Echoes, Alas"

RoM 03-5: "A Misplaced Identity"

In at link #4 is PattiKen, and out at Muse #5 is:

"A MISPLACED IDENTITY"

"A Misplaced Identity" is part five of your overall entry. If you need to check the rules for February again, click the following: 3rd Annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge.



The Muses so far:

• Muse 1: "A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow"
• Muse 2: "Fariq's Final Fantasia"
• Muse 3: "An Extraordinary Discomfort"
• Muse 4: "Sleep Deprived in Sagittarius"
• Muse 5: "A Misplaced Identity"

RoM 03-4: "Sleep Deprived in Sagittarius"

Third in was Tom @ Half-Moose, releasing his Muse 4 into Mnemosyne. Er... anyway...

"SLEEP DEPRIVED IN SAGITTARIUS"

"Sleep Deprived in Sagittarius" is part four of your overall entry. If you need to check the rules for February again, click the following: 3rd Annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge.



The Muses so far:

• Muse 1: "A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow"
• Muse 2: "Fariq's Final Fantasia"
• Muse 3: "An Extraordinary Discomfort"
• Muse 4: "Sleep Deprived in Sagittarius"

RoM 03-3: "An Extraordinary Discomfort"

She Writes was in second, and now the third Muse is floating downstream.

"AN EXTRAORDINARY DISCOMFORT"

"An Extraordinary Discomfort" is part three of your overall entry. If you need to check the rules for February again, click the following: 3rd Annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge.



The Muses so far:

• Muse 1: "A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow"
• Muse 2: "Fariq's Final Fantasia"
• Muse 3: "An Extraordinary Discomfort"

RoM 03-2: "Fariq's Final Fantasia"

PattiKen was in with a link first, and so the second Muse is in the river.

"FARIQ'S FINAL FANTASIA"

"Fariq's Final Fantasia" is part two of your overall entry. If you need to check the rules for February again, click the following: 3rd Annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge.



The Muses so far:

• Muse 1: "A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow"
• Muse 2: "Fariq's Final Fantasia"

RoM 03-1: "A Legacy of Smoke and Shadow"

We're going down the river... for a third time!

PattiKen, as the winner of last year's recruiting drive, has earned the envious honor of picking the opening Muse for the River of Mnemosyne, thereby leaving the rest of us to jump into the water behind her (anyone else notice that sudden rush of warm water?).

And the first Muse is:

"A LEGACY OF SMOKE AND SHADOW"

Don't forget that this is only the first part (hopefully) of your overall entry, and there will not be a vote until all the Muses are in or we run out of time.

And if you have no idea what's going on, check out the rules for February's challenge here: 3rd Annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge.



*Don't forget to submit a Muse if you are one of the first nine to link an entry. If you do not, your link will be deleted and you will have to re-link. Email the admins (all of 'em) with your Muse!

As always, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

Post as soon as you're ready, and the Muses will start sailing in.

Good luck! And enjoy!

-10thDoM

3rd Annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge

It's one again time to separate the Spartans from the Helots...

RIVER OF MNEMOSYNE, 2012

Welcome to the third annual "River of Mnemosyne" Challenge at The Tenth Daughter of Memory. As with last year, we're going to explain the rules today and tomorrow the challenge begins! There are a few changes this time around, so read carefully if you participated last year (actually, read carefully anyway).

The Challenge

1. For the challenge, you are creating a single overall work (in any format) that will encompass all of the posted Muses this month. Unlike normal Muses, each participant may only submit one (1) entry for the challenge. Basically, your first post is "Muse 1," your second post is "Muse 2," etc. There will be nine (9) designated Muses for a total of nine (9) chapters.

2. The goal is to tell a complete story (be it visual or written) through all nine Muses, but you can end your story at any time; after any Muse. To designate your ending, just write a big "The End" at the end of your final entry.

The Muses

3. The first Muse has been selected by PattiKen (who won the recruitment challenge) and your first entry will be based on that. The subsequent Muses will be chosen based on the fastest submissions. The first person to link an entry picks the first Muse. The second person to link an entry (any entry) picks the second Muse, and so on. In all likelihood, this means that the people who link in positions 1 through 9 on the link widget will pick the nine (9) Muses.

• To submit a Muse, simply email the admins (their contact information is on the left sidebar) with the Muse.
• New Muses will post at 12:01 AM, GMT, the day after an admin receives the submitted Muse (no more than one Muse will post in a day). If using multiple-part entries for an individual Muse, only the final part will only count in determining who picks the following Muse. In this case, please post a comment letting us know that the final part has been posted and linked.

4. Participants will link their blog entries per the usual procedure. We will be using one widget for the entire exercise, participants need to denote the chapter number of their specific entries each time they link. Example:

1. Johnny Fresh (Muse 1)
2. Linda Linda (Muse 1)
3. Johnny Fresh (Muse 2)
4. Johnny Fresh (Muse 3)
5. Linda Linda (Muse 2)
6. Robert Radical (Muse 1)
7. and so on...

5. Do not skip Muses or do them out of order. Also, do not combine Muses into one post.

6. Other than that, do as much or as little as you'd like. You can dictate your own pace; approach this at warp speed or just mosey along. It doesn't matter how far along you are compared to how far along the other challengers are. Your entries for the first Muse can be linked starting tomorrow.

The Vote

7. Voting begins on the 22nd and you'll be voting for the participant's overall body of work. Our usual rule of "don't vote, can't win" still applies. Anyone who posts a "Muse 1" AND a "Muse 2" is allowed to vote, regardless if they continue on in the challenge.

8. In addition to normal voting, completing Muses 1 through 9 will add bonus points to your final vote tally (the value of the bonus points is based on the number of participants). 

9. The winner will be announced on the 27th and will receive the "River of Mnemosyne, 2012" trophy to post on their blog.

Feel free to barrage the admins and comment sections with questions and suggestions. No, really... if you aren't sure of something, ask an admin immediately.

Get your river flowing! And have fun!

-10thDoM

Winner: "Coed Naked Armageddon"

Our winner tells a no-holds-barred story of campus mischief run amok. Her four-part tale illustrates just how far off-course the quest for popularity can veer.

Baino!

Congratulations, Baino, for writing a story to give all parents nightmares about sending the kids off to the halls of higher learning.

You can read Baino's story here.

"Hell Rush"

Baino's Muse will appear in on March 16 and the next Muse, which comes from Tom, will be posted on the March 1st. Meanwhile, dig out your water wings. We're about to embark on a month-long trip down the rapids of the River of Mnemosyne, beginning February 1.

-10thDoM

Voting Closed

Voting is now closed for "Naked Coed Armageddon" The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 hours.

-10thDoM

Voting: "Coed Naked Armageddon"

Alas, the End is upon us and this muse lives no longer. You can tell by the dramatic background music. You can hear that music, right?

Which 10thDoM artist painted the most interesting word picture of the End of Days? Vote for your Top 3 in the Comments.



You have 2.5 days to vote. We'll announce the winner on the 29th. It might be Good or it might be Evil, but in either case, it might be you.

Outstanding Fingers of Aidos (FoA)

• Siobhan for "Beneath the Pools of Another Moon" (The clock got away from her. It happens.)

Don't want to see your name listed here? Don't forget to vote.

Wondering why your name is here?  Want to know how to get rid of the dreaded FoA? Have no idea what we are talking about? Read about the Finger of Aidos on the F.A.Q. page, here.

*If you need assistance with voting, please check the Voting Section of the F.A.Q. and our Sample Vote.

-10thDoM

Reminder: "Coed Naked Armageddon"

So, have your gotten your affairs in order? No? Better get cracking. The drumbeats are drawing closer and the end is near!



Coming soon! The River of Mnemosyne Challenge (RoM)

The RoM Challenge begins in February, mere days away.  Participants will write up to nine chapters, based on nine muses. Patti selects the first muse, a privilege earned in the recent membership drive. There will then be eight more muses, chosen by those who link in first. When the dust settles at the end of February, who knows? You might have the beginning of your novel. Complete rules will post on February 1st.

-10thDoM

"Coed Naked Armageddon"

We came in naked, we frolicked through time naked, and according to Tom and other artists, we’ll go out naked. (But, hey, it was fun while it lasted, right?)  So what about you? What's your end-of-world scenario?

"COED NAKED ARMAGEDDON""

Detail from The Last Judgment
by Jacob de Backer (c. 1589)

Will Good and Evil engage in the battle to end all battles? Will it be a somber wake for life as we know it?  Or will the end come with one last fling as we go out with a bang (so to speak...)?  How do you picture it?



Remember, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

Post as soon as you're ready, and we'll post a reminder on the 22nd. Voting begins on the 26th!

-10thDoM

Winner: "Beneath the Pools of Another Moon"

Man, beast or something in between whatever they are, they survive, they love, they fight, they feel, they suffer, they endure beneath the pools of another moon. Our winner for this round:

Half Moose With A Twist!

Congratulations to our worthy winner, Tom,  for the second consecutive time with:

"Afar"

Due to the epic competition the River of Mnemosyne Challenge commencing in February, Tom's next muse will appear in March

-10thDoM

Voting Closed

Voting is now closed for "Beneath the Pools of Another Moon." The votes will be made public shortly (check the Voting post) and the winner will be announced in 12 hours.

-10thDoM

Voting: "Beneath the Pools of Another Moon"

Beneath the light of a silvery moon, the lunatics have left the asylum, the romantics have sealed their fate with a kiss and the aliens have landed. No time to bask in its glow or take a dip...sharpen your wits and cast your vote!

List your  Top 3 in the comments.



There are 2.5 days to vote and the winner will be announced on the 14th.

*If you need assistance with voting, please check the Voting Section of the F.A.Q. and our Sample Vote.

-10thDoM

Reminder: "Beneath the Pools of Another Moon"

Always in her proper sphere is the mistress of the night. Limpid pools and moonlit skies, made for magic and mayhem. 'Tis true, everyone is a moon with a light and dark side. Let yours wax and wane, not much time left to enter.



The River of Mnemosyne Challenge is just weeks away and  begins in February.  There are 9 episodes, 9 muses chosen by those who post first. See the rules here for full details or talk to one of our admins.

-10thDoM

"Beneath the Pools of Another Moon"

Ground pools of liquid erupting beneath the icy surface of Enceladus or shadows cast by an orbiting satellite? Another moon crowns the sky so perfect, white and cold it shines. Time to move right out of your comfort zone and breach the final frontier. She Writes has us pondering the celestial and the subterranean in:

"BENEATH THE POOLS OF ANOTHER MOON"

*image taken from here

Keep it clean, there are so many interpretations of 'moon' this could be an incredible journey!

Remember, don't sign up until you've posted the entry on your site and link that entry directly (not your blog home page). In the meantime, leave a comment and let us know you're game!

Post as soon as you're ready, and we'll post a reminder on the 7th. Voting begins on the 11th!
Happy New Year to you all!

-10thDoM