tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post6430097149143925711..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Contest results-FINALJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-76698812051009619772017-10-25T19:10:02.545-04:002017-10-25T19:10:02.545-04:00I totally agree with Colin. Seeing I made the shor...I totally agree with Colin. Seeing I made the short list instantly makes my day better. And the kind words from my peers ... it's indescribable how good it makes me feel.<br /><br />Until Friday, my friends.Michael Seesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694187657718931214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-10183443646807609512017-10-24T22:45:53.067-04:002017-10-24T22:45:53.067-04:00Count me in for Nanowrimo this season. I've be...Count me in for Nanowrimo this season. I've been logging long hours outlining, and--hoping I don't curse anything--I'm feeling really good about the story. <br /><br />My hourglass (thank you, Julie) is poised on my desk and ready for turning. It feels like Opening Day in my office!<br /><br /><b>Richelle</b>, there are blissfully few rules to Nano. I believe it's summed up thusly: Show up.<br /><br />By the way, I saw this on Twitter today (courtesy of Barbara Rogan) and it's wonderful: "The way to tell a big story, I've come to understand, is to tell a small story really well."<br />John Davis Frainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020019400599228492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-14111991024219675452017-10-24T21:45:53.467-04:002017-10-24T21:45:53.467-04:00My earlier comment got eaten, so I'll try agai...My earlier comment got eaten, so I'll try again. Well done, Sherin Nicole! Who can resist an Arachne story?<br /><br />I look forward to reading the entries next weekend; it will be my break from (my self-imposed) Hallowe'en madness. I've somehow agreed to a) host sixty-five 13/14 year-olds on Friday evening for an end-of-exchange party, and b) that not being enough to do, I have half as many of my own friends coming Saturday night for a costume party. I am fainting in advance. But, at the very least, it will all be grist for the writing mill...<br />Amy Schaeferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263719891092841767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-46508745908626072432017-10-24T21:41:05.127-04:002017-10-24T21:41:05.127-04:00The day was sunnier! And, in New Mexico where it&...The day was sunnier! And, in New Mexico where it's sunny nearly every day, that's saying something.Richelle Elberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323766317305564428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-87973867742358330582017-10-24T21:31:34.669-04:002017-10-24T21:31:34.669-04:00... and to your P.S., Richelle, as much as I'd...... and to your P.S., <b>Richelle</b>, as much as I'd like to be all "this is just one person's opinion and I've entered over 80 of these contests and I've got a story published in a magazine so it's nothing"... I just can't do it. When I see my name in the list, whether a Mention, a Long Lister, or a Finalist, yeah. I grin. My heart skips. The day is that much sunnier. And somehow my writing is perhaps not as bad as it seemed yesterday. OK, it actually is, but yah know... :) Yes, being listed <i>is</i> something. And winning? Well, as Sherin knows, that's something else. :DColin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-559662689035277412017-10-24T21:23:28.276-04:002017-10-24T21:23:28.276-04:00Richelle: Officially, the only rule that I'm a...<b>Richelle</b>: Officially, the only rule that I'm aware of is you have to write 50,000 new words between Nov 1 and Nov 30. The intention is that this should be a brand new novel. However, some use it as an occasion to finish a project, or even finish edits to a project. Ultimately, how you use the time is up to you. If you need the discipline of getting to "The End" by Nov 30, then I say go for it! :)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-38921399927990556042017-10-24T21:21:47.822-04:002017-10-24T21:21:47.822-04:00And p.s. Did anyone else who Janet named to the l...And p.s. Did anyone else who Janet named to the long or short list get a huge grin on their face at O'Dark Thirty this morning and wait around for their kids to rise so they could brag?! (I'm in NM so it was pretty early here when I saw the post) Not clear that my sons appreciated just how great it felt! Thanks again Janet.Richelle Elberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323766317305564428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-24373448890323193832017-10-24T21:19:02.566-04:002017-10-24T21:19:02.566-04:00Colin Smith--does it count for NaNoWriMo if you...Colin Smith--does it count for NaNoWriMo if you've started it 7 years ago but just really kicked your own arse and are determined to getterdone in the next month or two? If so, I'm taking part. ;)Richelle Elberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323766317305564428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-66718187559716428102017-10-24T21:18:29.438-04:002017-10-24T21:18:29.438-04:00Congrats Sherin! The entries were amazing this rou...Congrats Sherin! The entries were amazing this round. Thanks for putting me on the short list, Janet. It's always an honor and a shock. And thank you Sharyn, Beth, Mike, and Amy for your kind words. All the finalists (short and long) were fantastic. I loved Amy Johnson's lyrical entry. I read it bopping my head like an 80's teen jamming to her Walkman. Amy Schaefer, I could picture your story perfectly in my mind, shadowy ghost wife and all. Richelle's entry was awe-inspiring. Brig's made me laugh. Michael Seese's was timely and so seamlessly written. I also loved John Frain's little wink to the audience in his. <br /><br />There were also some that weren't finalists but were still so lovely and well-written. No entry is ever bad in these contests and so many are just brilliant which must make judging these contests so hard. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with next week. Carry on, fellow word weavers! ; )Mallory Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16282261391938135052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-32138214390723308262017-10-24T21:04:34.496-04:002017-10-24T21:04:34.496-04:00Phenomenal entries, all! Congratulations Sherin!Phenomenal entries, all! Congratulations Sherin!Gingermollymarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15684318210445109786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-26845652684297191762017-10-24T20:59:54.495-04:002017-10-24T20:59:54.495-04:00Rats. Late to the party again!
Congrats all!
R...Rats. Late to the party again! <br /><br />Congrats all! <br /><br />Really loved Sherin's so I'm glad Janet agrees :)<br /><br />I also quite enjoyed Mallory's and both Amys' this time around. <br /><br />Welcome Gayle. <br /><br />And wow.<br /><br />Can you all do me a favor and stop making me all emotional with your amazing writing? Please and thank you :)Megan Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00752842865397799428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-19898383914328750422017-10-24T20:46:30.846-04:002017-10-24T20:46:30.846-04:00The Writing Contest Spreadsheet in the Treasure Ch...The Writing Contest Spreadsheet in the <a href="http://www.colindsmith.com/TreasureChest" rel="nofollow">Treasure Chest</a> is up-to-date. Well done, again, Sherin!<br /><br />As a warm up for the weekend, I'm going to think about what I'm going to write for NaNoWriMo. Anyone else taking part?Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-69693107416162800942017-10-24T20:35:16.551-04:002017-10-24T20:35:16.551-04:00Congrats, Sherin!
Welcome, Gayle!
Sorry I'm ...Congrats, Sherin!<br /><br />Welcome, Gayle!<br /><br />Sorry I'm late. I usually am, these days. But at least I got something done today, which isn't normal for me.BJ Muntainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977414826388000094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-32888596799262722812017-10-24T20:22:00.703-04:002017-10-24T20:22:00.703-04:00Congrats, Sherin. :) I only half understood your...Congrats, Sherin. :) I only half understood your entry, but not understanding it very well didn't stop me from enjoying it.Leilanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948847733088202324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-78290663494068664852017-10-24T20:05:05.949-04:002017-10-24T20:05:05.949-04:00Congratulations, Sherin, for the win! I'm hon...Congratulations, Sherin, for the win! I'm honored to be on the short list with this group of extremely talented writers.<br /><br />John Frain: you are correct! <br /><br />Looking forward to a rematch this weekend! Thanks, Janet!Just Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546035917149403735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-23512284202770183232017-10-24T19:50:55.647-04:002017-10-24T19:50:55.647-04:00Congrats, Sherin! Lovely, creepy imagery.Congrats, <b>Sherin!</b> Lovely, creepy imagery. Lennon Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570629350169504234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-3370049050546502382017-10-24T19:34:58.086-04:002017-10-24T19:34:58.086-04:00Thank you, Janet. I'm stunned.
The suspense ...Thank you, Janet. I'm stunned. <br /><br />The suspense of reading through your thoughts sucked me in. I couldn't wait to see who had won. One thing I knew for sure: It wasn't me. <br /><br />The entries on the shortlist are so good, you guys. They're so very good. I couldn't have picked one.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone for the congratulations and the kind words! <br /><br />I'm encouraged to keep going (and to learn to write with greater clarity).<br /><br /><b>John</b>, it's about the myth of Arachne being reversed. A spider in the darkness who uses cunning to regain her stolen womanhood. At least that's what I was aiming for. Hehe.Sherin Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534766663397123868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-45928767668158483052017-10-24T19:21:15.672-04:002017-10-24T19:21:15.672-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sherin Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534766663397123868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-13537820926187323922017-10-24T19:17:59.648-04:002017-10-24T19:17:59.648-04:00Congratulations, Sherin. Wonderful storyCongratulations, Sherin. Wonderful storyE.M. Goldsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387494005655553037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-3631691899629064542017-10-24T19:08:25.938-04:002017-10-24T19:08:25.938-04:00Well done, everyone! And congratulations to Sherin...Well done, everyone! And congratulations to Sherin Nicole!<br /><br />Melanie, thanks so much for your kind words re my story. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-63588212626919262132017-10-24T18:20:53.159-04:002017-10-24T18:20:53.159-04:00First, Sherin, congratulations. Second, your entry...First, <b>Sherin</b>, congratulations. Second, your entry must be poetic because I'm struggling to catch on. (Struggling is far too kind a word to use there.)<br /><br />I'm still trying to figure out the narrator in Just Jan's clever entry. I'm going with C--Praying Mantis. <br /><br />I'll be back, Sherin. I'm going to go read yours. Again. And embarrass myself further.John Davis Frainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020019400599228492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-58097797859601598492017-10-24T18:13:23.473-04:002017-10-24T18:13:23.473-04:00Congrats, Sherin!
I also loved Michael Seese'...Congrats, <b>Sherin</b>! <br /><br />I also loved <b>Michael Seese's</b> post--how timely. <br /><br />I was going to enter the contest, but...the poem I worked on didn't work out. Was happy with the beginning and the end, but the middle? Ugh. So I'm happy there will be another contest on Friday--yay!<br /><br />Welcome, <b>Gayle</b>! My first post was a contest entry too (long-time lurker before that, though).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08624316875028504166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-10391478268830483642017-10-24T17:57:29.495-04:002017-10-24T17:57:29.495-04:00Congrats, Sherin!Congrats, <b>Sherin</b>!Claire Bobrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666082441972111293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-38211795801457434562017-10-24T17:46:25.885-04:002017-10-24T17:46:25.885-04:00What a glorious surprise to come home from work an...What a glorious surprise to come home from work and see all this wonderful literary activity.<br /><br />First, congratulations to Sharin on a job well done. Second, a sincere thank you to everyone for your heartfelt and supportive comments. Third, a whatever-lies-behind-thanks to Janet for making this great community possible.Michael Seesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694187657718931214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-24473398966652211482017-10-24T17:27:39.525-04:002017-10-24T17:27:39.525-04:00Congrats, Sherrin for the win among some stellar s...Congrats, Sherrin for the win among some stellar stories!<br /><br />And thank you, Janet for putting on these contests. They really sharpen our story skills. Lisa Bodenheimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809067722921953857noreply@blogger.com