The Vocal Creators Society Pages

Let's take a look at the "social" part of the Vocal Social Society. When it comes to chatting and engaging with each other on social media, we do a lot of it. My Vocal family has been there to support me through some pretty bleak points in my life. I'm sure the connections you've made through Vocal have made a difference to you, too, kind readers. We've had some big moments recently, including a multitude of top story placements and challenge winners. What better way to celebrate together than with a new column on The Chronicle. And just FYI, if you're reading this and you're not mentioned here but should be, write Les through The Chronicle's Facebook page! Because that's what quick-edit is for. ;)

~ Much love, Les

Are you new? Wondering just what is The Vocal Social Society (VSS)? Check out the intro below, then come back here for a recap on the latest fun.

VSS Logo designed by our Elsa Fleurel. Brought to life by Woya Design.

What have we been up to the past couple weeks?

The Chronicle is going on Youtube - yeah, that means you get to hear (and perhaps chuckle) at our reading voices!

A note from the Creator leading the project: VCC Editor Caroline

Caroline's Poem for the Homecoming Challenge (Humble is her middle-name; she doesn't believe us when James and I tell her it's epic. If you like it, message her in her Youtube comments!)

In honour of the Fandom Challenge, VSS has created a Fellowship Initiative

We will be watching to see which dynamic duos rise from the shadows for the good of us all! We can't offer you a ring of power, but we can put your profile on a throne.

Hello VSS lovelies, So the admins have been storming up a brain. We would like to introduce “THE BUDDY SYSTEM.”

We have a big favour to ask all of you established participants. Please choose a newbie, and foster their engagement here on VSS; Like a Knight in Shining armour choose a creator from our members list and get to know them, involve them, and welcome them.

“We are better together”✨💗✨ We are currently almost 600 members strong!!! let’s see more of your creations!!!!

Also, please remember to post in the pertaining daily communtiy threads, or the sandbox when introducing your buddies✨💗✨

- Sarah St. Erth, Announcement in VSS on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021

Top Stories from VSS Members

• SARAH LOYD: Vocal Is My Therapy
• HEATHER MILLER: Weightless & The Night Court
• MIKE SINGLETON - MIKEYDRED: Lady of the Water
• BABS IVERSON: Oz
• STEVE LANCE: In the Darkness of Night
• NATASJA ROSE: Percy Weasley
• SCOTT WADE: Biscuits
• JULIE LACKSONEN: Energy Bites - a No-Bake Snack
• COURTNEY CAPONE: Cereal Explosion
• ROSE LOREN GEER-ROBBINS: Pumpkin Spice Lattes = Labor day

• ABBY JACOBSEN: Steps We Take
• ERIC ANDERSON: Who Created Princess Leia’s Aesthetic?

• KENT BRINDLEY: Weavers
• KATHRYN MILEWSKI Birthday Girl

• JESSICA CONAWAY:The Most Devastating Thing a Teacher Ever Said to Me
• COLLEEN MILLSTEED: Memories Done And Dusted
• RACHEL MJ: My Personal Favourites From Vocal's Summer Fiction Series

(top stories after submission up to release of Chronicle will be quick-edited in)

Challenge Wins

About the SFS:

"As summer comes to an end, so does Vocal's inaugural Summer Fictions Series (SFS) Challenge. If you're like me, you were elated at the daunting task of 8 short stories for the course of the season. Sure, the prospect of winning was encouraging, but never forget that any time you're writing at all, you're writing "up"! So take pride in what you've accomplished, whether that was one challenge or all eight. Keep going strong and writing "up" Vocal fam. Autumn has a brand new set of challenges. Step up to the plate, and let's hit it out of the park together." -James U. Rizzi

SFS-Long Thaw: Jessie Waddell 2nd place

"They told me I had been "revived." I guess my brain missed the memo. Any ability I had to feel seemed to be frozen long after my body was pulled from the water."

'A Day in the Life': Tom Brad 2nd place

"I am told regularly how lucky I am to live the life I live. It did take a lot of work to create this life and like any other life I have days in the sun and days in the rain. When you rely on so many external forces to carry you home there are times when you are at its mercy."

'A Day in the Life': Robyn Reisch 3rd place

"My job is classic, but it's also polarizing. I've been accused of being anti-feminist (completely untrue), lazy (wildly false), and privileged (yes - and it's a privilege I sincerely wish everyone had access to)."

'Fan(dom) Favourite': Conor Darrall 1st place

"Edith's love restored him, and he carried on with life, eventually becoming a contributor to the Oxford English Dictionary, a professor of English language and philology, a World War Two codebreaker, and most-famously, the author of the Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. He died, a hugely successful author, in 1973, mere months after the passing of his beloved Edith."

'Fan(dom) Favourite' Josh Lowe 2nd place

"But with all that said, Game of Thrones was more than just a fun evening show to me, and in between the graphic scenes of violence, incest and betrayal, I like to think it actually taught me a few life lessons. Its realism (despite being full of zombies and dragons) and unpredictability, made it all the more encapsulating, so it’s no wonder why it's earned the most Emmy Awards for a drama series AND for a fiction series."

The Fab 5

Congratulations to all Fab 5 Winners! Your peers at the VSS commend you for your excellent work. Keep aiming for the stars.

How to Get to the Showcase to Read the Stories? Click below!

What's Cookin': Get the latest recipes fresh from your fellow Creators—better yet, read the index and join in on the fun!

"This new series features stories and recipes from talented Vocal creators that are members of The Vocal Creator Support Group.

Some are chefs, some share family recipes, others provide windows into food from far-off lands. All will keep you reading and hungry for more." -Judey Kalchik, Admin of the Vocal Creators Support Group

VSS Member Shout-out: BABS IVERSON

Not only is she a delightfully entertaining writer, Babs consistently goes above and beyond to respond to the members on VSS who leave their work in the threads. VSS owes a debt of gratitude to her and we can't imagine the space without her positivity, thoughtful feedback and encouragement. Please check out some of her work. Our personal favourite is her fan fiction entry: Oz. CLICK HERE to visit BABS.

How it felt when we read Joshua Luke Johnson's Latest

Feedback from Creators:

Random Fun

Winner of the Weird Word: Tom Brad with "Tattarrattat, it is a palindrome and it uses onomatopoeia."

Honourable Mentions:

From the VSS Picture Request Thread

From Sarah St.Erth a VSS Admin

From Elsa Fleurel a VSS Admin

From Rachel MJ a VSS Admin

Vocal's Spotlight of Les

And some insight into James, the only guy in the group. Btw, he goes the extra mile to read all your poetry.

Speaking of poetry, we did promise you something new, and we've decided to offer a 3 day, weekend poetry fest that will run at the same time as the Fab 5. Post as much poetry as you like, then hop over and pay the 5 some love. You may have also seen the micro-poetry contest; results will be announced in the next issue. Stay tuned for an even bigger poetry announcement that is still in the works!

Most Recent Paying it Forward Piece

*Again, it's that we are aware of. If we missed one, message us!

Articles, Fun and Information from VSS Partner Groups

The Vocal Creators Support Group

Judey Kalchik's group has its own article to explain her ethos and goals. She is also experimenting with building guides, so be sure to check them out.

Everything you want to know about VCS

The Vocal Cafe

Run by Caitlin McColl, Cafe is a read-swapping free experience.

Vocal Creators Saloon

There is a Halloween story in progress!

The Vocal Media Creators Hub

Vocal Creators Lounge

That's it for this week folks. This segment was rather last minute. We promise an even better version next edition! Did you notice something truly special we left out that needs to get quick-edited in? Message Les. Have something that should go in the next issue? Take a screenshot snap and send it to...you know who. For snaps and Society Page gossip, send them through the inbox on The Chronicle's Facebook page.

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First published September 2021 by The Vocal Creators Chronicle.