tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post6338518515057908718..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: How the hell did Janet get pried out of NY writing contest results-AND A WINNERJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-84040259499760598722016-07-27T19:07:28.909-04:002016-07-27T19:07:28.909-04:00Wow, finally found time to read the finalists (my ...Wow, finally found time to read the finalists (my weekend was a write-off so I didn't even know there was a contest). <br /><br />Miss Janet, I'm glad you weren't sure you understood one (I wasn't sure either) and that one story related to Ben and Jerry's and another to the new ghostbusters - both of which I am very unfamiliar with.<br /><br />Not that I am unfamiliar with ice-cream (sadly quite the opposite, lol), but Ben and Jerry's is not common here. <br /><br />And I have heard there is a new all-female Ghostbusters, but that's about as far as my knowledge goes. <br /><br />Donna, loved your story. It would have got my vote, although Steve's was a close second.AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-73112113747219009322016-07-27T18:12:43.733-04:002016-07-27T18:12:43.733-04:00Congratulations, Donna! Count me in as one who rea...Congratulations, Donna! Count me in as one who read your entry and loved it :)<br />And congrats also to all short listers, long listers and special mentions. Your writing inspires me to strive harder.<br />And a huge thank you, as always, to Janet for the incredible learning opportunity you provide here on a daily basis. It is truly appreciated :DKae Ridwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356868531870405990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-59194257963135608892016-07-27T16:29:25.075-04:002016-07-27T16:29:25.075-04:00I know I'm late to the party here, but congrat...I know I'm late to the party here, but congrats, Donna! And thank you, Janet, for these contests! They give us all a chance to challenge ourselves and to read some amazing work by our peers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-73932449410485058202016-07-27T11:24:13.026-04:002016-07-27T11:24:13.026-04:00Congrats! Donnaeve, even though I interpreted it a...Congrats! Donnaeve, even though I interpreted it as the little brother actually killed her! Oops. But I did get the rest. I think. No. Yep, I did. <br /><br />Pretty new to these contests, and I have to say they are a fun challenge, and I am delighted to settle in with a cup of coffee and delve into the weird, twisted, haunting, poignant entries on Sunday mornings. <br /><br />Thank you, Janet for this. I think it's better than Sudoku. (my current Alzheimer's prevention plan)RosannaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06399732751877180737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-8408482249315043472016-07-27T11:16:59.495-04:002016-07-27T11:16:59.495-04:00Congratulations, Donna! Great story. Enjoy the cow...Congratulations, Donna! Great story. Enjoy the cow. Free lawn mowing and fertilizing -- what more could a girl want?Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-47164351595364701702016-07-27T11:07:44.332-04:002016-07-27T11:07:44.332-04:00Congratulations, Donna! Enjoy your cow! (By the wa...Congratulations, Donna! Enjoy your cow! (By the way, if you decide to tip her, give at least 15%. She may not show it, but she'll appreciate the extra hay.)<br /><br />And DLM, I'm glad I could entertain you with my "adventure" last month. If my kid (or his cousin) pulls me into any more madcap situations, I'll let you know.Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-24209942569489010432016-07-27T11:06:50.637-04:002016-07-27T11:06:50.637-04:00Ack, Donna, you've definitely mastered subtlet...Ack, Donna, you've definitely mastered subtlety; I read yours all wrong. <br /><br />I thought mom was walking son to the bus stop and took off with her, shall we say, "suitor."<br /><br />So much better your way, thanks for the explanation. And congrats!abnormalalienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666555569560028852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-50791885879139784922016-07-27T08:15:47.998-04:002016-07-27T08:15:47.998-04:00*pant* * pant* *pant*
I'm been jumping up and...*pant* * pant* *pant*<br /><br />I'm been jumping up and down! Wheeee! I can't WAIT to get my cow! When the newly purchased air conditioned FEDEX 18 wheeler shows up out front, I'll proudly escort her down the sidewalk and into her new residence. She and Little Dog will be best friends! I just know it. Looks like I'll have to stop feeding Little Dog boiled beef...and maybe I'll take ole Mabel down to the Chick-Fil-A in Buies Creek so she can see some of her cousins.<br /><br />Seriously, thank you so much Ms. Janet!!! There was a great display of talent shown with this particular batch of entries.<br /><br />Congrats to all other mentions, long listed, and short listed! There's a lot of talent out here. Donnaevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026536210749494257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-65697781483246638642016-07-27T08:08:00.893-04:002016-07-27T08:08:00.893-04:00Congratulations, Donna - loved your entry! Don'...Congratulations, Donna - loved your entry! Don't let Mabel start texting.<br /><br />Fantastic work, everyone! Claire Bobrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666082441972111293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-68322596839482985862016-07-27T08:00:40.669-04:002016-07-27T08:00:40.669-04:00Congrats Donna! And good luck with the stbnytba s...Congrats Donna! And good luck with the stbnytba status!<br /><br />Thank you to everyone for the kind words. Always a nice boost to the esteem and motivation seeing positive reception. On to the next attempt (one of these days...)!Steve Fortihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06027977543853683231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-31477787835864952752016-07-27T07:50:59.456-04:002016-07-27T07:50:59.456-04:00Donna! Congratulations!! I hear Mabel loves reject...<b>Donna</b>! Congratulations!! I hear Mabel loves rejection notes, so you have a use for that pile you don't need anymore. Ever! ;)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-79561868849580903892016-07-27T06:50:25.555-04:002016-07-27T06:50:25.555-04:00Congrats, Donna! Let us know when to come for an i...Congrats, Donna! Let us know when to come for an ice cream party. Brigidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13768090206152536761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-89724598163691622262016-07-27T06:22:15.364-04:002016-07-27T06:22:15.364-04:00Congrats, Donnaeve, such clever writing! Loved it....Congrats, Donnaeve, such clever writing! Loved it. Well done to all. The finalists were ALL so good. Marie McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11405271051226910312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-10063665571378792942016-07-27T06:04:40.506-04:002016-07-27T06:04:40.506-04:00Donna Congratulations. I hope you and Mabel will b...<b>Donna</b> Congratulations. I hope you and Mabel will be very happy together. Great story. E.M. Goldsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387494005655553037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-74514191065073764982016-07-27T05:08:15.315-04:002016-07-27T05:08:15.315-04:00Congrats, Donna! Well done.
Steve - yours was ama...Congrats, Donna! Well done.<br /><br />Steve - yours was amazing as well.<br /><br />Congrats to all the mentions!CynthiaMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175917641033760408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-88791448499130921612016-07-27T05:05:02.416-04:002016-07-27T05:05:02.416-04:00Congrats Donna! Wonderful style. Love that!
And ...Congrats Donna! Wonderful style. Love that! <br /><br />And to lizosisek - WOW! Just wow...read it four times. Spectacular work. A Room of My Ownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000521568940063130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-14883931186003432852016-07-27T01:33:10.421-04:002016-07-27T01:33:10.421-04:00Donna,
Fantastic news, and a great segue into Dix...Donna,<br /><br />Fantastic news, and a great segue into Dixie Dupree. This contest, and your entry in particular, was an education for all of us.<br /><br />It might have just been my Internet service provider playing tricks on me, but when I saw the hanging chad at the end of your entry ... well, I knew it was only a matter of time till Janet made the announcement. Well deserved!<br /><br />And, by the way, after my ninth read, I have yet another interpretation! Of course, with my memory I can hide my own Easter eggs, so I've forgotten the first eight interpretations.<br />John Davis Frainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020019400599228492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-9715989800332382692016-07-27T01:20:48.907-04:002016-07-27T01:20:48.907-04:00
Congrats Donna, I must confess it took me a few r...<br />Congrats Donna, I must confess it took me a few reads. These contests are like auditing a well taught masters class in literature. Great win. Thanks again QOTKU for the time you put into these.<br /><br />cheers Hankfrench sojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14262858704848580714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-91507907352392754312016-07-26T21:24:07.153-04:002016-07-26T21:24:07.153-04:00I thought all the finalists were amazing but my vo...I thought all the finalists were amazing but my vote goes to the ghostbusters story (tell me later). I love a clever revenge that doesn't involve blood!!MA Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055543285024785889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-40912146873679757332016-07-26T19:33:38.830-04:002016-07-26T19:33:38.830-04:00I'm gonna fill ya'll (yep) in who didn'...I'm gonna fill ya'll (yep) in who didn't get the story.<br /><br />There's a few clues. The texting big sister is doing is why the "strange car" shows up. Little bro tries to interject, (timidly) "that ain't the bus." She's traipsing off with a stranger (you can assume she met online) instead of going to school - and she threatens little brother. This is one of the first clues, when she says, <b>"Not one word, you'll regret it."</b><br /><br />The next hint is this, <b>I consider her words, the outcome.</b><br /><br />And so...little bro decides life without Sis sure is great. He's kind of liking it without her, and besides, his ballgame is improving - bonus! He's not about to give up such a great "outcome." Not even with the police questioning him. The last hint completes the circle. He's only doing as she said... <b>Not one word. Definitely no regrets.</b><br /><br />And that's it. This little twist was learned right out here with a post QOTKU did one day. It involved a fence that was meant to keep ...was it a dog? inside. Anyone remember that?<br /><br />Thanks for all the nice compliments, everyone!Donnaevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026536210749494257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-27000158888064023012016-07-26T18:36:49.224-04:002016-07-26T18:36:49.224-04:00I can never get here on Mondays & Tuesdays, an...I can never get here on Mondays & Tuesdays, and now I'm kinda glad for it. Because I'd need to get about six more voter ID cards to cast all the ballots necessary for my votes.<br /><br />If the criteria is most times read a single story, I'll have to go with Donna's subtle brilliance. That said, I'm not sure I understand the same way the next person does. Sis came up with the plan, and Bro killed Dad and now they're both in it together? That's a lotta reading between the lines, so I don't really know if I got it.<br /><br />First story I ever sold was about the Flying Jenny, so I'm partial to Beth as well. Steve's is just brilliant. Of course.<br /><br />All that said, before my arm gets too twisted, I'll have to go with lizo and that ride down south because I'm still in the car.<br />John Davis Frainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020019400599228492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-35226573902844836212016-07-26T18:09:29.621-04:002016-07-26T18:09:29.621-04:00Thank you all for your kind words! For what it'...Thank you all for your kind words! For what it's worth, Rachel, I wasn't picturing Vermont when I wrote this. It's set in Southern Tier New York, near the Pennsylvania border. I grew up there, and came away with multiple inside jokes about both cows and billboards. Not sure what that says about me and my childhood friends...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-44053314759772315562016-07-26T16:01:03.489-04:002016-07-26T16:01:03.489-04:00These are all fantastic. I could never choose. S...These are all fantastic. I could never choose. Sorry, Janet! <br />Lennon Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570629350169504234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-55285794254088857462016-07-26T16:00:05.168-04:002016-07-26T16:00:05.168-04:00Congrats to all the finalists! There's so much...Congrats to all the finalists! There's so much talent in this community. I love the structure in Steve Forti's entry. Brigid and tell me later both made me laugh out loud. And Donnaeve, as always, has given me chills. Well done, all!<br /><br />You have a tough choice to make, Janet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-14455003144474540332016-07-26T14:45:21.552-04:002016-07-26T14:45:21.552-04:00Way to make it hard to chose!
Loved Steve Forti&#...Way to make it hard to chose!<br /><br />Loved Steve Forti's entry, but I also was floored by lizosisek's. And Donna's was great too.<br /><br />Janet, I don't envy you having to pick a winner!Kate Larkindalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202347563426692610noreply@blogger.com