Please stop by and read my latest entry. It's not my usual, if I have a usual. It's not dark or twisted, just real.
** Update **
Well this is a nice surprise. I received enough votes from the contest participants to get one of the readers choice awards--very cool. Thanks Jason for hosting another great contest! I really appreciate the votes. It's an awesome feeling to have made that connection with so many people.
18 comments:
Scott, I vowed not to even stop by this thing until it's over (hope you don't mind). I have no desire to enter as I feel too short on time to properly read all entries. And I'm one of those people who believe if aren't going to read every entry, you shouldn't enter, so I can't just enter. I will definitely stop by once the contest is over ... so I don't get sucked up into it. LOL Can't wait to see your dark side! And good luck!
Is that how you met the Mrs?
(Just kidding. Loved the story.)
Beth - Boy don't I know what you mean. Read it whenever you want to.
Natalie - That was a good one!
Real becomes you. I really liked it.
I enjoyed your story. There are so many in the competition, but yours stood out.
Scott - I loved your quirky (in a good way) - intelligently written story! One of my favs.
You said Jason kicked you in the butt and got you writing again. Well, after you asked me if I was going to enter (after I had made my mind up I was not) it got me thinking and I DID! So, thanks for the kick...I think! :O
Now that's the way to launch into your goals right there.
Natalie's funny resonates a little, tho doesn't it? Weren't (aren't) we all waiting for our Mandy? :-)
I think that's the strength of your talent, Scott. You draw us in right away, and like a commenter said, make us care about your characters long after we've finished reading.
Jaye - That's very sweet, thanks.
JR - Yours too. I saw your vid. How very cool!
KLaw - Thanks. I'm glad to have inspired you--you should always write with your talent.
Alan - That's a very interesting and astute point. At some level I probably was identifying with the freaky guy; we're all freaks, at least we all think so, at some level.
Scott, I'm so glad I followed your link to the writing contest. I really loved your entry! I'm trying to read all of the stories but still have 40 to go. I will NEVER be able to ride an escalator again without thinking about assasins, monsters at the top or finding love. What great entertainment.
This got one of my votes! I loved it.
You got my top vote, Scott. Really, really good. Just loved it.
SIM - Unfortunately I didn't have the time to read all the entries myself. I'm glad that you enjoyed it though. I'll announce whenever Jason does another contest so that maybe you can enter!
Karen - Your vote really helped! Thank you.
Sarah - You and Karen got me onto the board. Thanks for your support. Of course, coming from such a talented writer as yourself, I'm honored that you thought so much of it.
Re: Update.
Hell YES my dude! WOOO!
Congratulations, Scott. :) Very well deserved.
Yay Scott, way to go with the award!!! You should have your butt kicked more often...
Kudos, my friend, on placing with "The Yes Man."
Yes, man - you got one of my votes!
Scott, I left comments at the site, but wanted to congratulate you on tieing for 3rd place Reader's Choice. I'm so glad Jason expanded Reader's Choice and wow, he expanded a LOT of awards -- his own picks, honorable mentions, I was shocked by the huge list.
I'm just glad I made it into The Forties Club.
Well done. I really liked your entry. The Yes man is an intriguing character
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