3 authors roll dice for prompts then cut to write and come back and read their short stories – an episode of Books Cubed

Good Adventures,

This week we’re playing in the Roll-A-Prompt series again. This time, I’m joined by my co-author Lisa and our friend Kristina. I picked a random set of elements from the Genre Mashup Edition, we cut to write (so you don’t have to be bored while no one is talking) then come back and read. It was lots of fun. If you’d like to play along, the prompt is below. Grab some dice, roll for your elements, write and leave your story in the comments. I’ll read it on a future show. 

The prompt we use today is from our Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Genre Mashup Edition

Character

Roll 1 number 

Even = MC is alone

Odd = Roll again for a companion 

1. Stand-up comedian
2. Delivery driver
3. First officer
4. Masked horse rider
5. Phoenix
6. Welder

IF the MC is alone, add an object

Roll 1 Number

1. Roll of pennies
2. Embroidered slippers
3. Drone
4. Wedding ring
5. Bag of dirt
6. Syringe

Scenario

Roll 1 number 

1. Getting fit for a spacesuit
2. Boss dies in the middle of a job interview
3. Car stalls in the fast food drive-thru
4. Light never turns off
5. Probe is discovered drifting in space
6. Is there a troll under that bridge?

Now write and have fun! If you want to share in the comments. 

See you next time. Good a good book. 

Melissa

PS My latest release is How to Square Your Grouper