tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post672653617085382011..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Preliminary contest resultsJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-89739624742946848332017-02-13T18:48:41.981-05:002017-02-13T18:48:41.981-05:00Oh, Katie, I love the subtle layers. Oh, Katie, I love the subtle layers. Her Grace, Heidi, the Duchess of Knealehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818060864422019573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-65166952238233317392017-02-13T05:57:34.187-05:002017-02-13T05:57:34.187-05:00All awesome finalists - brilliant work guys!
I vot...All awesome finalists - brilliant work guys!<br />I vote for PAH. It puts the fun into funeral homes.MA Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055543285024785889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-33527457380879471262017-02-13T01:03:32.927-05:002017-02-13T01:03:32.927-05:00What an awesome post, I just read it from start to...What an awesome post, I just read it from start to end. Learned something new after a long time.<br /><a href="http://attraitsolutions.com/service-item/best-seo-company-nagpur" rel="nofollow">Seo Company in Nagpur</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434447938389251066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-5013313937328762982017-02-12T23:47:17.574-05:002017-02-12T23:47:17.574-05:00My vote (well, I say vote, but the Reef is a monar...My vote (well, I say vote, but the Reef is a monarchy, not democracy) would definitely go to <b>Kitty</b>--for one thing, I could understand it.Lydia D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13882121315490083758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-84862899934135105152017-02-12T22:39:22.395-05:002017-02-12T22:39:22.395-05:00They're all wonderful, but being a die-hard ro...They're all wonderful, but being a die-hard romantic, Scott G.'s is my fave.Gingermollymarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15684318210445109786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-21633825887645644632017-02-12T21:33:38.855-05:002017-02-12T21:33:38.855-05:00Rosanna's entry is so spot on, it scares me if...Rosanna's entry is so spot on, it scares me if it's nonfiction.<br /><br />Thoroughly enjoyed Dena and Susan. (Don't take that out of context, please.)<br /><br />I wish I had written Claire's 4-line perfection. That was awesome. I keep reading it, I enjoy it so much.<br /><br />Same with Michael Seese's metaphor. Loved that the moment I read it. I've been having fun tweeting #BadMetaphors over the past week, so good ones really resonate.<br /><br />Finally, I enjoyed MeganV's as well, right up till the end when I said "Huh?" But that happens to me more often than I care to admit.<br /><br />And I'm supposed to suggest a winner? Ha. Pick a number between one and fifty...<br />John Davis Frainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020019400599228492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-59923533321131362972017-02-12T20:05:17.955-05:002017-02-12T20:05:17.955-05:00Loved Scott G's and Kitty'sLoved Scott G's and Kitty'sCecilia Ortiz Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799056302050264129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-75196801754643477012017-02-12T19:21:29.638-05:002017-02-12T19:21:29.638-05:00Oh no, Dena! I hope you were able to fix both you ...Oh no, <b>Dena</b>! I hope you were able to fix both you appliances. Your story gets an extra vote from me, for that reason alone!<br /><br />Yes, I also agree that <b>Amy Johnson</b> should get the Steve Forti award!<br /><br />I also like <b>Amy Schaefer's</b> stuff too. Always.<br /><br />And, <b>RosannaM's</b> was brilliant. Right before mine--a tough act to follow! Karen McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640324898284007337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-932120621119364802017-02-12T18:37:28.068-05:002017-02-12T18:37:28.068-05:00Spectacular entries, as usual. Wouldn't want t...Spectacular entries, as usual. Wouldn't want to pick. Thanks for the kind comments and congrats to all mentions and finalists!<br /><br /><b>Janice</b> - I've always wanted to do that. (I think.)<br /><br /><b> Craig F</b> - You are correct. Churches have altars. Touche'. Scott Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293362485142152780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-53679748152215944982017-02-12T18:14:31.307-05:002017-02-12T18:14:31.307-05:00I'll second Timothy's comment about Michae...I'll second Timothy's comment about <b>Michael Seese</b>'s story. The second time reading it gave new meaning to "You know how messy Dad is” and "he works you to death." Nice!<br /><br />Thanks for the contest, Janet.<br /><br /><br />Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324408700941398495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-32670915781630851472017-02-12T18:08:40.441-05:002017-02-12T18:08:40.441-05:00I'm a finalist?? Wow, thanks! I'm honore...<br /><br />I'm a finalist?? Wow, thanks! I'm honored to be included in such great company.<br /><br />The one I liked that didn't make the finals is Kimber. Made me laugh, and I especially liked this line - “Finch acted quickly, pulling it like a reluctant cord from its placental earth.”<br /><br />RosannaM's was very timely. Last week my dishwasher AND my clothes washer both broke about two days apart.<br /><br />Thanks for the beer, Craig =)<br /><br /><br /><br />Dena Pawlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444683810125395220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-44580354698456735582017-02-12T17:51:24.522-05:002017-02-12T17:51:24.522-05:00I thought Susan's was clever. John (mss) Frai...I thought Susan's was clever. John (mss) Frain's was hilarious and so relatable. The rest were fantastic. <br /><br />Congrats everyone!!Lennon Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570629350169504234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-61197020903103406862017-02-12T17:42:12.759-05:002017-02-12T17:42:12.759-05:00Congratulations to all the finalists, mentions, an...Congratulations to all the finalists, mentions, and everyone who entered--such great stories.<br /><br /><b>Steve Forti</b>, Thanks for the comment. :) I thought your "fa<b>de at h</b>ome" was great, and your "hom<b>bre w</b>ranglin'"--wowza!.<br /><br /><b>Melanie</b>, Thanks for your comment--very nice of you. Even though my story won't be the contest Nguyenner, I'm glad you liked it. You got me with your story. Didn't see it coming. Raking leaves--very clever.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324408700941398495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-80364207081582638022017-02-12T17:03:20.790-05:002017-02-12T17:03:20.790-05:00These are all good, but I must admit I was rooting...These are all good, but I must admit I was rooting for French Sojourn's "Death followed mankind, and died alone on a Tuesday."JD Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538238148744690853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-62518807225038981072017-02-12T16:58:04.555-05:002017-02-12T16:58:04.555-05:00The word alter kept hitting me like a speedbump.I ...The word alter kept hitting me like a speedbump.I always thought churches had altars.<br /><br />Because of that I will go for either Dena, because I owe her a beer, or Rosanna, because her world keeps getting closer.<br /><br />Guess I blew my attempt at narrative nonfiction in 100 words. Que sera.Craig Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157301156577795781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-2704980849456557922017-02-12T16:33:24.984-05:002017-02-12T16:33:24.984-05:00I enjoyed Scott G's. I hope he wins.I enjoyed Scott G's. I hope he wins.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170680013342625332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-7037543533549488832017-02-12T16:12:15.412-05:002017-02-12T16:12:15.412-05:00Amy Johnson's was "Forti Brilliant"....<b>Amy Johnson</b>'s was "Forti Brilliant"... I hope she at LEAST gets the <b>Steve Forti</b> award!I actually thought she'd be the hands down winner take all. <br /><br />I loved <b>John Frain</b>'s. And <b>Rosanna's</b>. And a few others.Melanie Sue Bowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11820711791019410116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-33350249107939613492017-02-12T15:35:48.624-05:002017-02-12T15:35:48.624-05:00Scott G's made me get the feels... :)Scott G's made me get the feels... :) Janice Grinyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363741660626407979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-65805817828148727462017-02-12T15:32:58.427-05:002017-02-12T15:32:58.427-05:00Kate I too need kittens. And I am ever so weary of...<b>Kate</b> I too need kittens. And I am ever so weary of all the death and darkness both literary and lurking about reality. For once, I wanted life to beat the snot out of death. Literally. And so cats...ok, maybe that doesn't work. <br /><br />All of you are so freaking brilliant, I feel like an idiot full of sound and fury and signifying nothing writing among you.<br /><br /> <b>John</b> of the Manuscript <b>Frain</b> continues to wow me. And I simply agree with <b> Roseanne</b>. Technology has made fools of us all. I panic if the lights go out for an hour. It's pathetic really. <br /><br />Both <b>PAH</b> and <b>Kitty</b> made me laugh out loud and laughter is great medicine. So thanks for that. <br /><br />I will be thrilled to see who Janet picks. I am quite envious of the prize they have earned. Oh, and there's that technology once more, ordering 3 more books on Amazon. Great. E.M. Goldsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387494005655553037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-35678522464130239342017-02-12T14:06:09.654-05:002017-02-12T14:06:09.654-05:00I loved Dena's when I read it in yesterday'...I loved <b>Dena's</b> when I read it in yesterday's comments. A bit bummed that <b>Barbara Lund's</b> entry didn't get a mention, though--I thought it was gorgeously put together. <br /><br />Congrats on the mentions and good luck to the finalists!Karen McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640324898284007337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-15236065906615371822017-02-12T14:04:32.891-05:002017-02-12T14:04:32.891-05:00So many amazing stories. Rosanna's and Scott&#...So many amazing stories. Rosanna's and Scott's were both favorites on my first read. I liked Colin's, too. Love Susan's play on poker phrases, and Dena's scares me silly.I continue to be amazed at the variety, when 5% of the story is already written. Did we get a final winner on the too-cute kitten caption?Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-43779176810355068672017-02-12T14:03:27.216-05:002017-02-12T14:03:27.216-05:00I loved Dena's and John D.s. Most of the rest ...I loved Dena's and John D.s. Most of the rest gave me nightmares...maybe I shouldn't read them before bed.<br /><br />And I liked E.M's because what I thought was happening was not what was happening! By the time I got down the list of entries, I really, really needed kittens (Thanks E.M)Kate Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861373649696211491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-65480425865453678462017-02-12T13:44:27.895-05:002017-02-12T13:44:27.895-05:00You said not to pass out, but despite that I almos...You said not to pass out, but despite that I almost passed out when I saw the results posted. Fortunately I was able to grab hold of some furniture and did not fall to my doom.<br /><br />I am just amazed that you are able to do as much as you do.<br /><br />Don’t inow if appreciation is appreciated at the Reef, but I wanted to say thanks.for your excellent post a few days ago about hiring book designers.<br /><br />An item in the queue here is to produce a public service book from my former profession. It will be an eBook so there is no manufacturing cost. It will be registered with the Copyright Office so people who put their own name on it and re<br />-publish it as their work cannot say they wrote it and I ripped them off. It will claim copy-left and not copy-right so anyone can e-mail it to anyone without permission and without paying anything. The only open issue was how to make the damn thing look professional. Muchas Garcia for telling us how to do that.<br /><br />This is a self-help, and you don’t rep that. A few topics are:<br /><br />Rapid self cure of depression without spendimg money on drugs or endless therapy sessions. This is not in any book. It is clearly not in the interest of certain groups for people to know how to do this.<br /><br />Rapid self-healing of psychic pain. Millions of people use alcohol and drugs to numb psychic pain that can be healed using simple procedures that – you guessed it – are not in any book.<br /><br />For people who think they want a relationship, statistics indicate that MOST of the people in the dysfunctional single world are abusers, con artists, screwballs, and mental patients. Not everybody is in that category, and you don’t want to get involved with those who are. Spotting these people and getting rid of them is the key to ultimate success. It is easy to do, but here again, the information is not in any book.<br /><br />And on it goes.<br /><br />Thanx again for your post.<br /><br />Steve Stubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421775912951050610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-85708454213727386202017-02-12T13:34:10.234-05:002017-02-12T13:34:10.234-05:00Oh, these are wonderful! PAH gets my vote - that l...Oh, these are wonderful! PAH gets my vote - that last line is a killer. (No pun in . . .okay, maybe.) Wheeee, thanks for the mention! Thrilled to be in such great companyLucy Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16763986083601056597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-23364911765046625332017-02-12T13:31:49.716-05:002017-02-12T13:31:49.716-05:00Well done to the mentions and finalists. If I had ...Well done to the mentions and finalists. If I had to pick, it would be <b>John</b>'s, if only because I've read the first of Loretta's novels. :)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.com