Story: "Lions" - A tale of the Sacred Band

[florachan]

This is a story about the Sacred Band of Thebes I wrote some time ago. The Italian version of this tale was recently chosen for publication on the Italian magazine "voci" by Kappa edizioni, and the story has been illustrated by a couple of professional illustrators. I'm going to post the scans of the beautiful illustrations at the end of the story

Comments

[slipperieslope]

You are a published author!

*pinches you*

You deserve this and Dany&Dany! OMG! I would prefer Florachan's illos but I love D&D!

I am printing it to read later so that I can savor it! The Sacred Band! My little Florachan! I am so proud for you. This is a wonderful accomplishment!

((hugs))

I will do a fb later I am just so excited and proud I cannot think right now!

[florachan]

*hearts you - hugs you - kiss you*

You are so lovely!! Thank you, and I'm so proud that you are proud! *fans self*
Can't wait to know what you'll think of the story, I'll be waiting, holding my breath!^_^

[slipperieslope]

Oh your lovers broke my heart, sweetie. So heroic and loving and brave and tragic and all in a short story! "Lions recognize lions"!!! OMG

[florachan]

*blushes*

Thank you so much for this praise, it means a lot to me.

I'm glad that you loved this story and its characters, I tried to express what I think might have been the homoerotic bond in that culture, and I'm so pleased to know you think I pulled that off.

Also, thank you for your comments regarding my style. I always thought that style is the recipient in which the story is poured - they are two faces of the same medal, and both crucial to the economy of a piece of writing.

So thank you, my dear.

[florachan]

It seems so, but hey - it's a little thing, a short story, it's not that I have had a whole novel accepted...^_-

But anyway, yes, I was incredibly happy, and it gives me great encouragment.^^

[florachan]

Thank you for your comment, I couldn't help but giving Alexander his brief moment under the spotlight even in this story. He's such a egomaniac, you know. ;P

Flora: "Alexander please, stop popping out everywhere. Would you like to give these poor soldiers their own moment in the limelight?"
Alexander: *pouts*
Flora: "C'mon man..."
Alexander *keeps pouting*
Flora: "Shit. I'll give you your own all shiny moment on your horsie, all right? Now get him out of my sight."

*coughs*

But Anyway, I originally wrote the story in Italian - which is my mother tongue - and it was published in that language. I did the translation only afterward. I'm pleased you liked it, that translation gave me an hell of a pain!^^

[pseudonihilist]

This is a wonderful story. I can see why you are a published author :D Congratulations, and beautiful work on this, truly! It is so very moving ;_;

[florachan]

Thank you. And this is even more meaningful coming from you - as you already know what I think of your writing. (and now that I think about it, it's been a while since I saw you posting some fiction...ahemmm *prods, prods*)

[anonymous]

Absolutely exquisite...wonderful and congats!

[alexcat]

NO idea why it posted anon! It was me!

[florachan]

Ah, I spotted you, it was you!^^

Thank you so much, dear...

[_hiddenwolf_]

Hot damn, this is just awesome. Lions indeed. You seem getting better and better while keeping your "trademark" style, which is great. And congratulations :D

[florachan]

Thank you so much...:D
It's important, for me to know my writing is improving - but still holding my own style - and I'm pleased to know you think so. I'm very, very happy. ;D