We interrupt this Saturday’s Love Letters from Mho Fho, for a very important announcement…
It has been a year since this guy entered into my life:
Mho Fho came out of nowhere and evolved from a story shared on Twitter. From there I ran with it and Mho became the official mascot of my blog and has become a very important presence in my world I’ve created here on-line.
He makes me laugh and allows me to tap into an inner personality I didn’t know I have. But now Mho has become like any other character from one’s imagination and feels much like a real entity.
Because of his anniversary, I’m holding a special holiday contest, a thank you to all of you who enjoy Mho’s antics and very honest opinions. This is your chance to adopt your own demon sheep! Not only do I have one demon sheep who needs a loving home, but two!
First prize will be this guy:
Second prize will be this smaller brown nosed demon sheep (He snores when you squeeze his tummy):.
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From the stories left here in the comments, a panel of judges will pick their favorite story. The top 5 favorite stories will be posted here on Saturday 12/19 where the public at large will choose their favorite story out of the five. The top 2 stories picked as fan favorites will win their own demon sheep.
The judges will vote on overall creativity, humor and demon sheep cuteness.
Our judges are some of the top notch demon sheep specialists in this field. They are:
1. Csquared who was once a lucky lady in Mho Fho’s harem.
2. Kris from Kris ‘N’ Good Books who gave Mho the idea for Saturday Advice Love Letters.
3. Stacy from Stacy’s Place on Earth who loves flirting with Mho and almost stole him away from me.
4. Kmont from Lurve Ala Mode. She is just as freaky as Mho is and doesn’t care.
5. Heather from the Book Obsessed Blog. She and Mho are great drinking buddies
6. Little CJ, from the soon to be published Random House/Spectra author Carolyn Crane’s blog, The Trillionth Page.
7. Soon to be released Samhain author Lorelie Brown who was once married to Mho.
8. Ballantine author Tess Dare who is Mho’s favorite author.
9. Grand Central author Larissa Ione who Mho is having a very hot and heavy love affair with (shhh… don’t tell Tessa)
And a very special judge all the way from Canada! Welcome Blackbeary, the demon bear judge!
Bio: Up in the Wintry Wastes of Canada, we don't have Demon Sheep - even their Wicked Wool (covered in Licentious Lanolin) is no match for the frigid temperatures and relentless politeness of the Canadian wilderness. We have Demon Bears instead. Sneakier and tinier than the average bear, true, but we do not steal picnic baskets - WE STEAL YOUR SOULS. Or rather, we VERY POLITELY TRADE YOUR SOULS IN RETURN FOR LESS-THAN-ADEQUATE COMPENSATION (WHAT CAN WE SAY? THE CANADIAN LOONIE IS REALLY BAD RIGHT NOW). We share similar tastes in reading with our fiendishly fluffy cousins to the south, though - so we have sent our Queen, Blackbeary, as the Canadian Demonic Animal Ambassador to help judge your little contestThis contest is only for US residents (sorry international friends). Also to sweeten the prize, each demon sheep will bring some special mystery books with them.
**CONTEST IS CLOSED. In the hands of the demon sheep judges**
38 comments:
Ahem:
“Oh, Nergal! Sacred demon of the underworld, please hear my cries. This year I have been besieged by books that have clearly escaped their rightful place in the underworld trash bin and have devoured the souls of many to seep their way into print. These foul tales of cliché, sexism and horror (as in horri-ble not horror-genre) threaten to infect my shelves with their reader misery. Please Nergal, rise up from your throne and save my shelves with your scythe-like wit and lack of tolerance for WTFuckery! Save me!”
(Hahaha! Word verification "rellwork" as in what I should be doing instead of posting on blogs LOL)
Darn, you couldn't get Miss Doreen to judge?! ;)
A Tragedy in Two Paragraphs(101 words, not counting the title and the word count)
DesDEMONa had aspirations to be a demon sheep for a Shakespeare scholar like Eloisa James. What a comedy of errors---she found herself in the writing room of Maggie Robinson/Margaret Rowe, cursing the absence of Hamlet, her favorite demon pig and Ophelia the demon ferret, even if she was a wet blanket. MRMR didn’t know a tempest from a teacup---there was plenty of taming to do if all was to end well.
Desdemona used her demonic power, but it was much ado about nothing. The keyboard remained silent, and Desdemona was strangled by the very fingers she sought to inspire.
If I had a demon sheep, her name would be Rose Petal. I'd probably call her RP for short. But maybe Rosie. I can't be sure because you never know until you met a sheep what their perfect name is.
First, I would take Petal (just trying it out!) into our field to meet Thirsty who you can see here..
I suspect if those two meet, hijinks would ensue. Will the chickens be safe?
Spaceman, the demon sheep in which I wish to win, wouldn’t be like most average Joe demon sheep that frolic through the cities underneath the sidewalks, but would possess the special skill of actually fighting demons- a demon fighting demon sheep. Now I’ve seen my fair share of demons, and trust me, no normal demon sheep could take those bad boys on. Only Spaceman, who sprouts horns that produce a certain poison that obliterates these demons. And after a long day of sweat-ensued slaying, we’d lay back on the couch, pop in a classic tale of a man with scissor for hands, enjoy wild animal fruit snacks, and scrapbook about our adventures.
-Sammi
Demon sheep specialists????? LMAO.
Thank you all so much for giving me my first laugh of the day! I'd love to have a demon sheep, but my demon kitteh would definitely be put out about that.
I totally want a sheep that makes noise. If I had a demon sheep, it would also moonlight as a singer--the Elvis Presley of the sheepworld. I'd name it Melvis Bazley, or "Baz" for short.
Baz likes glittery jumpsuits, fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, retaking that ungrateful human, Elvis Presley, who stole Baz's songs and redoing them. He also has a way with the ladies, especially book ladies, and besides singing, there's nothing better than spending time in the pages of a romance.
However, only one ewe has Baz's heart. Lady BaaBaa, the pink sheep, who has spurned his love. But one day . . . one day . . . she will be his. In the meantime, Baz will have to find comfort with the judges and go bar hopping with King Mho Fo.
I would call my sheep Nessie!
Why?
Because Nessie (like her cohort in Loch Ness) has made it her life's goal to hide from randy Scotsmen. She's seen the underside of a kilt far too many times, and has gone into Witless Protection Service to avoid any more abuse.
Save Nessie!
When Lady Baa Baa took Grandee Merino to the VMAs, his wool poofed out extra fluffy with pride, and his brown face was blushing. Disaster! King Mho Fho arrived. After that, Grandee Merino could only watch the King and his Lady bat eyelashes at each other. But Grandee Merino will never give up or give in. He may be small. He may accidentally snore all over Lady Baa Baa if she gives him a squeeze. But he lurves her true, and the true will out!
My little black Chihuahua, Baby, is licking the demon sheep on my computer screen. She especially likes the white one because she believes he'd make a lovely partner. His name would be Byron, and they would have beautiful babies, which would be "chisheep," or "lambhuahuas." Please grant my Chihuahua her lusty wish and award her a demon sheep lover. Mwah!
susanblexrud@bellsouth.net
If I had a demon sheep, he would be my mascot. I would call him Damien the demon sheep. Instead of laying around waiting to be fed, Damien would find souless creautres for snack and vampire sheep as friends. My sheepy would be the talk of the town cause he woul be able to throw a high kick faster than you can say 'how high'?
cindyc725 at gmail dot com
Sorry, you guys, but I claim the ultimate expertise on demon sheep. :)
Best,
Tom Smith
tomsmithonline.com
I would most definitly have a Vampire Demon Sheep...because vampires are hot. Its true. I would name him after my most favorite Vamp, the one I would gladly let bite me, John Matthew. I would probably spend my time hiding my demon sheep because my dog has a small sheep and would probably try to eat poor JM, and I would be sad if JM ate my dogs.
Great contest guys! LOVE IT!
Hi,
This is my first time posting here. ^^
Entry:
My demon sheep would be named Lambert. After all a demon sheep would need such a cute and cuddly name in order for the masses not to be suspicious of his true nature. Now Lambert’s true nature matches the type of demon sheep he really is which is masked a vigilante. Every night Lambert puts on his mask, cravat, and sword and goes out into the night to save innocent animals from those wishing to do them harm. Night owls fear him. Wolves and foxes tremble at the sight of the masked demon sheep. Fear him and hear him Baaa!!
Melissa
jedisakora@gmail.com or jedisakora@msn.com
The Year of Mho *grin*
Hi! This is the first time I've seen a contest like this!!
I have a collection of stuffed sheep, and would LOVE to add the demon sheep to my collection. I used to have a sheep when you squeezed it tummy, fake poop came out. I kinda miss it. The demon sheep would be a baaaad addition! I asked the kids for a name, as my sheep all begin with "D" and the vote was tied between Dallas and Doo-Doo.
Thanks so much for having the contest!! :)
I would call my sheep Fenton, of course, because I know tom, but that is cheating.
Bah-bah-dowop-bah
If I had a demon sheep I would name it Beelz because it reminds me of the netherworld, where he would reside if he weren't under my control. I will use him as my evil muse as I write stories of good vs. evil with the understanding that he will teach me to write steamy sex scenes as if I personally have experienced supernatural nookie.
I know this is more than 100 words, but I couldn't help it!
My demon sheep would have no name. He would be thrust atop my ever growing tbr pile and made to stand guard against small children and knocked over water glasses. However, DS would have a tough time, because my collection of camels would not want a new addition. After much bulling, book stealing (and blaming it on DS). DS would make the trek out of my room, dragging his sad feet (the only way a nameless, bullied on, demonic sheep could) to the hallway. Turn right and he would be forever drooled on by my toddler.. But to go left! He could very well find everlasting love with my eldest daughters gigantic overstuffed Easter sheep.
sarahalizabeth14@yahoo.com
Ok... just under 100 words...
Normally, I’m an octopus kinda girl, but I have recently noticed I’m lacking in wooly demon goodness, and the octopi have run rampant. They tentacles are getting everywhere, and the sucker marks on my poor waterlogged books have me tearing my hair out, it’s like a Biblio-hentai in there! So a demon sheep would be able to keep all my lovely books from being molested by thousands of suckers and said demon sheep would be named Hamburger Sleeves Esquire, and he would protect my library and be loved like no other, the octopi would probably get jealous…
The octopi need to be put in their place!
Stella
If I had my own demon sheep, I would name him, Damon… Damon would be very wicked demon vampire. And Damon would help me create a deliciously hot and sexy story that would make even the smuttiest of sluts blush but at the same time crave my story more. With Damon’s help, I could invent the sexiest alpha male character to his sarcastic, never back down heroine. With my new partner in crime Damon; I would have plenty of trouble keeping the women from trying to steal him away. If only I had a plan to keep them from stealing him.
Sorry I went one over.
Veronica
veronicatx80 AT ol DOT com
Izmel is my name. I am Leader of the Wooly Neutering Brotherhood. All other Dhemon Sheep cringe in horror when I am nearby. What could be more evil than taking the ramhood away from mine enemies? My mission is to free the wild nuts from their wooly captors for my holiday buffet. For it is well known that the ancient Greeks thought that eating sheep's testicles before battle made you stronger. I will not be DEFEATED in my darkest mission. Become my minion MhoFho or be prepared to lose your wooly mammoths to me!
"Demon Sheep Beelzabaa-aaa-aab Snorer reporting, sir."
"At ease, have a seat. Smoke em if ya got em."
"Thank you, sir."
"I've got a mission for you, another nasty one. Long Term Insomniac. Night after night, counting away for hours. Up into the tens of thousands. We can't spare the sheep. This damn influx of male knitters is putting a strain on the wool supply. We just can't afford to keep that many sheep unshorn. You know what to do."
"Termination, sir?"
"Right. With extreme prejudice."
"Yes sir! Extreme prejudice... and extreme pleasure."
"Dismissed!"
Exit Beelzabaa-aaa-aab.
"Damn fine ram, that Snorer."
Ditzy Demon, aka: Shank to her friends. Her best buddy would be Stalker the stray calico who adopted us. Stalker would try to initiate Shank into the love circle by hugging and kicking her at the same time. But then all snuggly and tired would be cuddled with for hours, sharing fiber body heat in this frigid cold snap we are experiencing. The snoring may freak Stalker kitty out a bit but, she would adjust!
Can't enter because I don't live in the US; and even if I did, I doubt I could come up with half a decent demon sheep story, in 100 or 10000 characters. Commenting just to say
a) the prizes are too cute!! I want a Little Pinky too!
and
b) I love everyone's stories :)
Okay, 115 words less the character tags makes it 100. I just couldn't resist, they're so cute!!
Mho: Who the hell are you?
Brownie: I’m Brownie. I’m here for the giveaway.
Mho: Giveaway?
B: Yes, sir. You and I are part of a Giveaway.
Mho: WTH kind of WTFckery is this? She’s giving me away?
B: Not you, sir, a clone.
Mho: A clone?
B: A sheep who looks like you.
Mho: Hey! There’s only ONE Mho Fho and that’s me!
B: Well, yes, sir, of course there’s only one you. He would just look like you but—
Mho: What the hell are you babbling about?
B: Can I take Pinky? Pinky smells good…
Mho: Pin—no, you—you’re not a Cullenite, are you?
B: No sir, I’m a sheep.
Mho: Hummph…
Those are so cute, thanks for the giveaway. Here's my entry:
"MasterHoneySweetyPoopsieSirButchBabydollStudmuffinsDarlingHunkikins, after a bartender I once knew. This was not his real name, but was sometimes good for a free shot. My Demon Sheep would tackle the problems of dropped stitches, missed cable crossings, splitty yarn, not enough yarn for the project, wrong sized garment due to no swatching, arm
or neckholes sewn shut or bound off together and terrible color combinations in my knitting. He would make sure at least one of these occurred on everything I knit. At least that's what I'd tell everyone who hasn't already seen my knitting, since they already do occur with distressing regularity."
All these stories are hurting my stomach because they are so funny!
I am going to name my first born: MasterHoneySweetyPoopsieSirButchBabydollStudmuffinsDarlingHunkikins!
Came back to scope out the competition, and damn! they're good.
KB, I think this could launch a CW music career if your first born is a girl. Look what "A Boy Named Sue" did for Johnny Cash. The money would help with the therapy bills.
My totally inaccurate Verification Word is "dingless". Not in this contest!
If i had my own Demon sheep id be the talk of teh family no wait i already am that he or she would be thje talk of the family cause LJ (lazerous James or Lazerous Jessy (if its a girl sheep) will be caughing havic with everyone in the family. Chasen the aunts out of the house the mail man even the kids will know their place. My books will be protected and my sanity will be fixed because whats better then a demon sheep who wants to annoy and harass every member in my family we will have chaos at its best really. Ill take my Demon Sheep every where with me just so he or she would annoy other humans yes I do enjoy to annoy humans
"Si on veut un mouton, c'est la preuve qu'on existe." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)
As said before, if you want a sheep, this is the evidence that you exist. I am quite sure that I do exist, but to be sure, my wish is a special sheep - a DEMON sheep. Since Mouton is the ugly gay sheep sleeping next to my cushion, I would go with the next best appropriate name: Oswald. I think demon sheep make good accountants, but if this was not to Oswald's liking, he could still just sit on my keyboard and keep me from working.
***That was exactly 100 words.***
I can't resist any longer. So here goes...
SweetCheeks who grew up in Montana where she was once engaged to Cowboy Tom who liked to express his love in a way that was against most human laws.
Poor Sweetcheeks was rescued by PETA BREAD and missed Cowboy Tom but she appreciated the ability to poop normally again.
After her rescue she met a llama named Larry and they're now enjoying a slow exploration of wooly times and inter-species love.
What better way to get my toddler to bed then have him count demon sheep? The regular sheep don't cut it, because he still goes to bed at 10:30 p.m. with "Lamby". If he had Baaaahlazar the Demon Sheep, he'd go to sleep more easily!
Bah. My demon sheep's name would be Narcolepta. Because clearly, counting sheep is intended to put you to sleep, right? If you count on Narcolepta, you're guaranteed to sleep...but only at the times of her choosing. Like when you're skydiving, or changing a tire.
Thanks everyone for entering the contest and coming up with your creative and funny stories. Now the stories are in the hands of our demon sheep judge specialists :D
Cutest sheep ever!! Oh wow! Just commenting to say that because they ARE!
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