If there’s one person in the Blogisfear who you want to say cheers to, who would it be?
For us, it was a no-brainer: Alex “no hyperlink needed” Cavanaugh.
Alex is an awesome blogger who’s helped hundreds of us via book releases, guest posts, guest interviews and always positive comments. While we can’t have a live part-ay for the Ninja Captain, we can host a BlogFest:
Welcome to the “Cheers, Cavanaugh BlogFest.”
Hosted by Mark “The Madman” Koopman, ”Marvelous” Morgan Shamy, Stephen “Breakthrough” Tremp, and David “Kingpin” Powers King, the BlogFest runs from December 10 - 12.
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In +/- 20 words, what does
Alex look like?
Alex
looks Ninja, thru and thru. Dark hair, dark menacing eyes, no—piercing eyes—NO,
dark menacing and piercing eyes.
In +/- 20 words, who could play Alex in a documentary? (Living or dead.)
Christian
Bale, and how come, you ask. Because Christian Bale has dark menacing and
piercing eyes like Ninja Captain Alex!
In +/- 20 words, who does
Alex remind you of?
Oh
that’s easy, eh! Jimmy Stewart in It’s a
Wonderful Life. Why? Because like Jimmy, Alex is always helping others.
In +/- 100 words, (excluding
the title) write flash fiction using all these prompts:
Cavanaugh
Ninja
IWSG
Cosbolt
Guitar
Cavanaugh
Ninja
IWSG
Cosbolt
Guitar
CAPTAIN CAVANAUGH AND THE
NINJA FIGHTERS
Captain
J Cavanaugh slipped into his Cosbolt pilot seat as smoothly as a bride out of
her gown. He was determined to save his men held captive on planet Guitar.
When the engines were at full capacity and his Ninja warriors were aboard, he set out across the galaxy. They landed on the LZ under a dark moon. Those who died died bravely. With his students safe and the injured on board, Alex set coarse for home and landed in time for the next IWSG blogfest. His ninja warriors gathered at the cockpit and sang out, “Long live Captain Cavanaugh!”
When the engines were at full capacity and his Ninja warriors were aboard, he set out across the galaxy. They landed on the LZ under a dark moon. Those who died died bravely. With his students safe and the injured on board, Alex set coarse for home and landed in time for the next IWSG blogfest. His ninja warriors gathered at the cockpit and sang out, “Long live Captain Cavanaugh!”
For Bonus Points:
In +/- 40 words, leave a comment for Mrs. Cavanaugh - thanking her for sharing J
Mrs.
Cavanaugh, thanks for allowing me, a narcotic author from Cluculz Lake in
central BC’s Bulkley Nechako, the privilege of hanging out with your
dear husband J. You've done a right nice job of pruning him. Merci beaucoup, eh!
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The flash piece was great! And totally cool Bale would play me.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for being an awesome friend - you're really special.
Coming from you, Alex, well, I'm blushing. Thanks for being you and for all you do!
DeleteThat was a good flash fiction piece and I lol'd at the duel wielding ninja image! Plus, I can totally see Bale playing the part. Great answers! (:
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elise!
DeleteAh, I see you have been to the planet Guitar also.
ReplyDeleteHaha, yes, the planet Guitar is a very strange and mysterious place. Thanks, Farawayeyes!
Delete"Long live Captain Cavanaugh!"
ReplyDeleteHahaha... I love it. Really great flash, Joylene. And you've got such a great blog--so happy to know you. <3
Thanks, Morgan!
DeleteJimmy Stewart! How perfect. That's a great answer.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sara!
DeleteSome great answers, and an epic flash fiction.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Suzanne!
DeleteJimmy/Christian! Interesting combo! I like it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy!
DeleteJimmy Stewart is an excellent choice!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sherry!
DeleteI like the menacing and piercing eyes... it suggests intensity... but accompanied by the non-menacing and generous spirit that Alex possesses!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle!
Deletekathy bates...creepy! great & funny job!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tammy, hee hee.
DeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts and your piece on Alex. He is such a generous blogger.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cynthia!
DeleteJimmy Stewart is a good pick!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lynda!
DeleteSweet! I'm a duel wielder. Now I just need to get the ninja part down! Awesome post, Joylene. Thanks for participating! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, David!
DeleteHi, Joylene,
ReplyDeleteTerrific choices... I cans see Christian Bale ... but I think Alex is a bit more boy-next-door. Dark eyes and hair... definitely.
James Stewart. Perfect.
Thanks, Michael!
DeleteI believe that Alex could definitely travel all over the galaxy (as many of ours stories have had him do today) and still be back in time for a quick bite before commenting on everyone's blogs again tomorrow morning.
ReplyDeleteYup, that sounds like Alex. Hi, Jeff. Thanks, eh!
DeleteGreat answers and flash fiction, Joylene! The blogfest is a neat way to acknowledge Alex's many wonderful contributions.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol!
DeleteI've seen a couple of people pick Jimmy Stewart! Totally fits!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sean.
DeleteLoved your flash fiction, Joylene! Yes, there is Jimmy Stewart quality beneath it all. Nice touch!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kittie!
DeleteLOL That was a cute piece of flash fiction! I've heard a lot about Alex Cavanaugh through the writing part of the interwebz, and I'm glad to see him getting some recognition and appreciation. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Adriana!
DeleteNice Flash Fiction! I liked it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jack!
DeleteI have Jimmy Stewart too. And what scarier face to be looking up at than Kathleen Bates from Misery!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephen. Great minds think alike, eh!
DeleteLove the choices of Christian Bale and Jimmy Stewart. Great tribute!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tyrean!
Delete"pruned him" and the ax - LOL! I really did laugh out loud. Love Christian Bale :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol!
DeleteNice tribute to Alex, Joylene! Whatever would we do without him? Like you, he was one of my earlier faithful followers. Goodness, back then I couldn't even imagine why anyone would want to follow such a greenhorn. Perhaps someday we'll all get to meet for coffee and thank him in person. :) I'll buy the coffee, you can get the donuts if you want. You in?
ReplyDeleteBtw - thanks for stopping by Diane's for the Meet and Greet. You are such a wonderful friend and cheerleader and I so appreciate it. As for American Chopper - hubby and sons get the blame for that. When they first started watching I wasn't remotely interested. Ahem, so I got sucked in. And now, Paul Jr. gets my vote! :)
haha, I like Paul Jr too, though I do have a soft spot for cranky old men. Thanks, Karen!
DeleteI'm enjoying seeing all the different actors people are referencing for Alex. That's the first time I've seen Christian Bale referenced! Good choice.
ReplyDeleteAllison (Geek Banter)
Geek Banter... love it. Thanks, Allison.
DeleteYou thought this one out well, Joylene. Jimmy Stewart is an excellent answer. Christian Bale is too, and I'm still laughing about your bonus points snippet. You should get bonus bonus points for the pictures.
ReplyDeletexoRobyn
Thanks, Robyn!
DeleteOh, wow. What an interesting combination of traits the Cap'n has. Menacing but nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna!
DeleteHaha! Planet Guitar. That's so Alex. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laura!
DeleteJimmy Stewart - perfect! I also love the line about the wedding dress - too cute :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jemi!
DeleteEnjoyed your flash fiction. Funny you should choose a picture from 'Misery.' During Nano, my reward during the month was reading 'Misery.' Very creepy, very entertaining, very Stephen King.
ReplyDeleteA salute to Alex.
Thanks, Cher!
DeleteGreat flash piece and I love the Bale and Stewart combo.
ReplyDeleteThanks kindly, Medeia!
DeleteI love the comparaison to Jimmy Stewart and the line about the new bride and her dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteI got distracted by your cover art for Broken but not Dead - it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tonja!
DeleteYour pictures cracked me up throughout this post - the last one especially. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kimberly!
DeleteTotally bodacious! I am serious when I tell you, I had Christian Bale picked too. Then I changed it for some unknown reason. (Must have been the wine:))And who doesn't think of the Alex/Jimmy Stewart connection? *wink* Your flash was excellent! *waving peace signs*
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robyn!
DeleteMenacing and piercing? Sounds like a killer combination! *grins* Pun intended, of course.
ReplyDeleteMerci, Carrie!
DeleteGood call on the Jimmy Stewart connection :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYes! I saw someone else mention Jimmy Stewart in It's a Wonderful Life, and it's perfect. In fact, this blogfest was a little like that last scene where everyone comes in to help out Jimmy Stewart's character, wiring money and emptying their piggy banks. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome connection, Luanne. Thanks!
DeleteI do like Christian Bale as a Alex look alike. A lot have mentioned Jimmy Stewart, which I never thought of. Nice twist, but we knew he was a hero!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and following. I'll reciprocate.
Thanks, D.G.!
DeleteHa, though I do think Alex is probably a lot nicer in person than Christian Bale. I loved your flash!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shell!
Deleteoooh, you've listed one of my all-time faves, Jimmy Stewart. Very fitting for Alex. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Liz. Wasn't this fun!
Delete"Dark menacing and piercing eyes" loved that! And woo-hoo, Christian Bale!
ReplyDeleteShannon at The Warrior Muse
Thanks, Shannon!
DeleteI love your killer ending! Please don't do it, as Alex also needs his feet to type with! Julie
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie!
DeleteThe Kathy Bates photo at the end was priceless! Thanks for the laugh... well done :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, T!
DeleteChristian Bale would have to mellow out a bit to take on the papa role...he can't be ninja all the time. Think he could do it?
ReplyDeleteI think Christian has a tender side that would fit well with our Alex. Thanks, Nancy!
DeleteWhat an awesome post. Love your images! I can see Alex as the new Jimmy Stewart. He makes blogging a Wonderful Life for all of us.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Jenn. Thanks!
Deletegreat flash fiction! and I agree he's definitely a fearsome ninja fighter!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pat!
DeleteJimmy Stewart is a great choice. Love the flash piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Miranda!
DeleteI loved the line about slipping out "smoothly as a bride out of a gown." :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brinda!
DeleteChristian Bale and Jimmy Stewart? Not bad!
ReplyDeleteThanks, C.M.!
DeleteThat was a ninja-filled post! Thanks for the reminder to go watch It's a Wonderful Life!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenna!
DeleteNice! I like your reason for picking Jimmy Stewart :) So true.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rose!
Deletejimmy stewart, ninja style! i love it!
ReplyDeleteMr. Stewart would appreciate that, don't you think! Thanks, Tara!
DeleteHahaha - Great post! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melissa!
DeletePiercing eyes... why am I picturing Cyclops? A ninja with laser eyes would be truly terrifying.
ReplyDeleteTerrifying but kind. Thanks, Nickie!
DeleteNice posting, and especially George Bailey/Alex I agree he is always helpful to everyone! Definitely enjoyed reading your posting!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gossip Girl!
DeleteI've been to planet Guitar. It's too loud there.
ReplyDeletehaha, Thanks, Powdered!
DeleteI'm all for Christian Bale! *fans face*
ReplyDeleteThat is so kewl, Emily. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteNice choice in both Christian Bale and Jimmy Stewart. Yay for the Ninja Captain :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, J.A.! Merry Christmas!
DeleteHahaha Christian Bale seems to be another favorite. :-)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your entry.
Thank you, Misha!
DeleteBale has that same look as Depp, so I can see why you chose him! And I always love Jimmy Stewart. What a sweetheart of a guy. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lee!
DeleteAlex is awesome! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteMonti
Thanks for stopping by, Monti!
DeleteI saw a creature when we landed on the moon but we're ninjas. We serve our captain, the supreme ninja.
ReplyDeleteRock on, ninjas! All hail Alex! LOL.
DeleteOoo, Christian Bale! Sexy.
ReplyDeleteWow, I felt like I was commenting on Alex's blog. I couldn't find the bottom.
That's Alex for you. He brings 'em from all over. Thanks, Diane!
DeleteFlipping heck, Joylene. Now I know the secret to getting over a 100 comments. Just do a posting about Alex! Seriously, no, not yet...I thought "flash fiction" was something rude. Ignore that. Anyway, "ninja warriors gathered at the cockpit.." Hmmm....
ReplyDeleteOkay, seriously, that Alex J. dude is the epitome of excellence in this all different, all equal blogging community. And Joylene, you rock, eh!
I know! Who knew our Ninja Captain Alex would cause such a stir. Well, actually, we did know, but it's still amazing, eh! Glad you could stop by, ole chap. Missed you! Merry Christmas and all that.
DeleteThanks, Gary!
Love the flash fiction! And that picture with the ninja and the guns is awesome. I didn't know the SWAT employed shinobi.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jay! Merry Christmas!
DeleteIf there really was a planet guitar, i'd totally want to live there! Original piece :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Li!
DeleteNow I know two bloggers from BC! Great post Joylene, I think you could very well have nailed each one of those choices for Alex. Loved the flash fiction...always wanted a planet Guitar!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chuck!
DeleteIt surprises me more people didn't go for Christian Bale (out of the posts I've seen so far). He seems like a pretty good image of Alex. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Eagle. Merry Christmas!
DeleteHehe! I can see Christian Bale, and I love that he reminds you of Jimmy Stewart from It's a Wonderful Life.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cherie. Merry Christmas!
DeleteAmazing how popular this blog hop is, I'm seeing various versions of Alex everywhere I go!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Charmaine. We all very fond of Alex. I guess it shows.
DeleteGreat post! I love the choice of Christian Bale and those menacing eyes!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sabrina!
DeleteA perfect homage. Jimmy Stewart is an excellent choice!
ReplyDeleteSorry to take so long to visit.
Thanks, Ellie! Never too late.
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