Man from U.N.C.L.E. Section VII

Can you believe we're past the halfway mark in May? Time doesn't just fly, it's going at the speed of light.
The weeks ahead hold more stories, more challenges and just more MFU.  Today we have short_affair and the continuing Impromptu Challenge based on the idea of our guys submitting an ad in the Personals.  Read the entries by following the Impromptu Challenge link.
The Spring Round Robin has finished the first round, and we'll resume on June 3.  If you haven't read any of it, you can find links to all of the chapters HERE. If you want to write for the second round, follow the link and sign up on that page.
The May Song Story is still open, just follow the link to the prompt.  You can read the most recent posts by clicking on the song story tag.
Several challenges are on Summer Vacation: PicFic; Once Upon A Time; Song Story.  Stay tuned for Impromptu Challenges, the Spring Round Robin and the occasional surprise.  As always, you can post a non-challenge story on Section VII any time, always considering the parameters of our genre, which is Gen.
Hang Tight, Hang Ten, Hang Out... whatever works gang! Thanks for making space for us, you're why we're here.

Hilda's Diary is in good form for the new year, and she even finished the January Calendar.

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Hilda is the creation of Duane Byers

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You may recall that we had a discussion about seeking out First Stories from anyone who wants to write and has lacked either the confidence or encouragement to do so.
Section VII is a perfect place for your early efforts, we're here as a writing community and we have people willing and qualified to give pointers and encouragement.  We also can recommend mfuwss the MFU Writers Survival School community, a site for fine tuning stories and skills with the input of other writers and readers.
First Stories can be posted next Tuesday, whether it's a rough draft or a finished story.

Hilda's decked out for Fall, and we're following right behind.  We have returning challenges this month, and a few new things to consider.  Take a look, print a copy or move it to your desk top.  This is going to be a good month for writing and reading.  Click on the Calendar for a larger image.

UNCLE's not the only one with mobile communication devices! Hilda's prepared for Napoleon's phone call.

It's Hilda's favorite month, and as you can see she's all ready to greet Napoleon when he brings her his Valentine.  Post along with the challenges and as always, post non-challenge stories on any day.

The Calendar seems to be fine now, but holding fast to her New Year's Resolutions is going to take a little longer.  You can find the revamped Calendar HERE

I think Hilda, by Duane Bryer, has just the right attitude for a lover of MFU.  I also tend to think she has a huge crush on Napoleon Solo, something that could lead her into all sort of interesting situations.  I'm including a link to an article about the creation and relevance of Hilda in a world where her kind of self-love is a refreshing characteristic.  I hope  you enjoy spending the year with our new Calendar Girl.
Two new events are on the calendar: Post Your Prompt and Section VII Archives.  The first one is for anyone who has an idea to post a prompt for a story idea.  It's open to everyone, and all takers are invited to write and post on any day, giving the prompt and username of the person who submitted it.
Section VII Archives is just that.  I'll be posting links to stories from our archive, a wonderful respository of stories from the past six years.
It's a new year, a new opportunity for all of us to continue in the love fest we share with the men from UNCLE.
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