tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post5528819643210085930..comments2024-03-29T07:29:32.276-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Proud Spirit flash fiction RESULTSJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-15961400054178090592016-09-06T14:53:08.024-04:002016-09-06T14:53:08.024-04:00I don't think anyone will likely see this, but...I don't think anyone will likely see this, but just in case I wanted to say again thanks for all the congratulations and encouragement. All of your words mean so much to me!Lennon Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570629350169504234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-67735433524882149212016-09-06T13:59:00.268-04:002016-09-06T13:59:00.268-04:00Steven,
I appreciate your support, but I am runnin...Steven,<br />I appreciate your support, but I am running for president.<br />My platform is...<br />Needless to say, I'm a write in.<br />Kregger for Prez!Kreggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229620504046221727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-10609739639714011612016-09-06T10:27:15.920-04:002016-09-06T10:27:15.920-04:00Congrats Lennon! It was a treat to read and defini...Congrats Lennon! It was a treat to read and definitely tugged at the heart. Congrats to all the finalists and mentions, and to all the wonderful entrants.<br /><br />Thanks for the shout out Colin, Mark, and Steve. It's appreciated, and very much so.<br /><br />Megan Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00752842865397799428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-1527892171743703032016-09-06T05:37:14.405-04:002016-09-06T05:37:14.405-04:00Congrats Lennon! That was my favourite - a real pl...Congrats Lennon! That was my favourite - a real pleasure to read. I love how poetic it was without being cryptic. I only needed to read it once to understand what was going on, after that I read it again just to savour the lovely writing.MA Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055543285024785889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-67041947032818611092016-09-06T03:31:47.893-04:002016-09-06T03:31:47.893-04:00LynnRodz: I was also 6 years old when I saw my fir...<br />LynnRodz: I was also 6 years old when I saw my first bullfight, as well. In Portugal, although they don't kill the bull, it was still torture for me. And all these years later, I still feel such hopelessness for those stoic creatures. I loved your POVs.<br />Bon Voyage mon amis!<br /><br />Side note, in mine the airlines notified Dick that his wife died, and he was coldly carrying on without grieving, as he was a dick. <br /><br />Loved the four riders of the Apocalypse, and the other one with the wee dragon. <br /><br />3 comments /out<br /><br />french sojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14262858704848580714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-47895179782130427652016-09-05T22:57:04.755-04:002016-09-05T22:57:04.755-04:00Congratulations to Lennon Faris and everyone else ...Congratulations to Lennon Faris and everyone else who entered.<br /><br />I just found time to read all the stories.<br /><br />From among the non-finalists, the entries by Steve Forti and John Davis Frain really jumped out at me.RKeelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761835094251669865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-3808402627539849162016-09-05T20:37:25.734-04:002016-09-05T20:37:25.734-04:00Well done to all the shout-outs and to the winner!...Well done to all the shout-outs and to the winner! I had the prompt words written out next to my keyboard and there they stayed while I had to deal with a micro-emergency. <br /><br />The winner was pitch-perfect, great job. <br /><br />TerriTerri Lynn Coophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07290316565247120848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-34086558144870496432016-09-05T20:15:52.413-04:002016-09-05T20:15:52.413-04:00Nice job, Lennon!Nice job, Lennon!Just Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546035917149403735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-57374480088066416042016-09-05T19:48:54.048-04:002016-09-05T19:48:54.048-04:00Thanks, Hank, I was at the doctor's office and...Thanks, Hank, I was at the doctor's office and lost my connection or else I would've thanked you sooner. I had to get 5 vaccinations for our upcoming trip to Peru. You would think we were going to Mars instead of Machu Picchu!<br /><br />Btw, I attended my first bullfight when I was 6 years old and my family was visiting Mexico. I'm totally against it. That's why I wanted to give the bull's POV as well. Cheers!<br />LynnRodzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796099106913990163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-75926772616730635152016-09-05T19:02:59.018-04:002016-09-05T19:02:59.018-04:00Congratulations, Lennon. You told a touching story...Congratulations, Lennon. You told a touching story, and then made it into an even better story, all in 100 words. I loved it.<br /><br />Marie, I thought the Four Horsemen was quite clever.<br /><br />I’ve been waiting months to hear back on an R&R, and being the woodland creature I am, conjuring up worst-case scenarios about why it’s taking so long. This contest is just what I needed, offering both a wonderful distraction as I delight over all the miniature masterpieces, and some much appreciated validation. Thank you, Janet. <br />Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-56293748453716295342016-09-05T18:49:48.056-04:002016-09-05T18:49:48.056-04:00Yes, busy weekend.
Congrats, Lennon. A deft touc...Yes, busy weekend. <br /><br />Congrats, Lennon. A deft touch for a touching story. And I'm also glad when Janet takes time to explain the top entries. There's so much to learn here. Thank you, O QOTKU. Lisa Bodenheimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809067722921953857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-53688668886106308492016-09-05T18:35:32.894-04:002016-09-05T18:35:32.894-04:00Waaaay to go, Lennon!
Elise, (and Brigid - if you...Waaaay to go, Lennon!<br /><br />Elise, (and Brigid - if you use the technique) I'm glad it's working for you! <br /><br />Thank goodness for The Shark's take. Some of these I struggled with and only see the brilliance once she's cleared the haze from eyes.<br /><br />Great job all!Donnaevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026536210749494257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-44055658483604588982016-09-05T18:34:39.398-04:002016-09-05T18:34:39.398-04:00When reading the entries (as in all entries) my to...When reading the entries (as in all entries) my top two were Lennon Faris and Michael Seese, so glad to see Lennon win. Congratulations to everyone who entered though, there were some great stories.AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-90579646159902883452016-09-05T18:24:04.412-04:002016-09-05T18:24:04.412-04:00Congratulations, Lennon! And to all the finalists ...Congratulations, Lennon! And to all the finalists as well. Really tough choice this time, as I liked several of these but for different reasons.<br /><br />I felt a little bit like Kitty, in that I knew how I wanted to use the prompt words, but there was no story in my story. I decided to post it anyway. I tend to be a perfectionist (well, MY perception of perfection) and it's very difficult for me to stop futzing with a piece of writing and let go. This contest helps with the realization that it's okay to just be done, to send it out in less than polished form, that the world won't end and no one is going to show up at my house to kick my cat. Not so far, anyway. And every time, I learn something. Thanks for conducting these contests, Janet.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-89527850493889406042016-09-05T17:49:57.863-04:002016-09-05T17:49:57.863-04:00Well, it’s gross, but Kregger is the clear winner....Well, it’s gross, but Kregger is the clear winner.<br /><br />Gross.<br /><br />That is a sign of te times.<br /><br />If you’re gross, you win,<br /><br />Congrats, Kregger.<br /><br />I am glad you are not running for president.<br />Steve Stubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421775912951050610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-91257221102875609302016-09-05T16:46:05.100-04:002016-09-05T16:46:05.100-04:00Lennon - Congrats on a truly moving story. What be...Lennon - Congrats on a truly moving story. What beautiful writing. I just loved it!<br /><br />Colin - thanks so much for the kind words. It means a lot coming from a terrific writer like yourself.<br /><br />Janet - I'm utterly gobsmacked with pride to think my writing is like an Amish quilt. Thank you, thank you for making my day!<br /><br />Congrats to all of the finalists! Terrific writing as usual.Calorie Bombshellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039655088542854847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-23658617541349357072016-09-05T16:26:25.813-04:002016-09-05T16:26:25.813-04:00Agreed Janet! It's not you. It was simply time...Agreed Janet! It's not you. It was simply time and lack of ideas! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10279775404794792090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-50489408486689235072016-09-05T16:15:48.815-04:002016-09-05T16:15:48.815-04:00I love yours, Lennon. It made me tear up a bit. Th...I love yours, Lennon. It made me tear up a bit. Thanks for the mention, Janet! Totally made my day! I love these contests. They really stretch me as a writer. And I love seeing what everyone else makes out of the puzzles of 100 words we're allotted. I also enjoy the commentary. There is so much I don't see until it is mentioned. ( FYI: if anyone is interested, I've been reading Dialogue by Robert McKee and it is so insightful. Especially the conflict chapters where he breaks down the subtext behind certains scenes of screenplays and prose. One of my favorite new books on my journey to DIY my MFA. )<br />There is always brilliant stuff (and people) here on this blog. Mallory Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16282261391938135052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-7488197572346350652016-09-05T15:57:22.349-04:002016-09-05T15:57:22.349-04:00Well done, Lennon! Congratulations to you, and to ...Well done, Lennon! Congratulations to you, and to all of the finalists. All the entries were a pleasure to read - so much creativity and excellent writing out there. <br /><br />Happy Labor Day, everyone!Claire Bobrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666082441972111293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-90461817698905183572016-09-05T15:10:04.333-04:002016-09-05T15:10:04.333-04:00Congratulations, everyone! What a brilliant way to...Congratulations, everyone! What a brilliant way to return after the month hiatus!<br />Thank you Janet for running these competitions- and then for explaining the entries... There were a few that I didn't understand this week, so I truly appreciate the enlightenment! It makes the reading so much more enjoyable :)<br />Happy writing week, everyone! Kae Ridwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356868531870405990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-46906958441869091932016-09-05T15:00:13.287-04:002016-09-05T15:00:13.287-04:00Congrats to Lennon and all the finalists! And than...Congrats to Lennon and all the finalists! And thanks so much for the fun, lazy morning reading :-)LizellaPrescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12278450624039705540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-68448433986923435462016-09-05T14:35:03.209-04:002016-09-05T14:35:03.209-04:00Congratulations to Lennon Faris and all the runner...Congratulations to Lennon Faris and all the runner's up. What a great collection of stories. Wonderful reading to wrap up the holiday weekend. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06611656982367077903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-22140015499384333102016-09-05T14:27:23.128-04:002016-09-05T14:27:23.128-04:00Well done, Lennon, and to the rest of the finalist...Well done, Lennon, and to the rest of the finalists, too. Another close race this week!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165072684559960801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-83643252363423443452016-09-05T14:21:05.310-04:002016-09-05T14:21:05.310-04:00Congrats Lennon! Great story. But I am very glad...Congrats Lennon! Great story. But I am very glad I don't ave to pick the winner. SO many good ones...Kate Larkindalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202347563426692610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-13011663652981120732016-09-05T14:20:47.388-04:002016-09-05T14:20:47.388-04:00Well done, Lennon. A really great story. Terrific ...Well done, Lennon. A really great story. Terrific writing. Thanks,Janet,for having a contest. I missed them. Despite my Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse being a tad lame, I had a lot of fun! Congrats all finalists- a talented bunch! Marie McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11405271051226910312noreply@blogger.com