tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post3851799007851186421..comments2023-09-22T07:03:03.280-04:00Comments on The Clarity of Night: Winners Announcement--"Uncovered"Jason Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851992219298316168noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-17242215200557565982010-08-16T16:39:45.642-04:002010-08-16T16:39:45.642-04:00Congrats to all the winners and those in the 40s c...Congrats to all the winners and those in the 40s club!<br /><br />I sure know how to pick 'em! Oh, and Jason you did a good job picking the winners as well. :-D<br /><br />I appreciated your feedback on my entry and look forward to cracking the 40s club. Please feel free to give advice. Just because someone isn't ready to hear it doesn't mean it doesn't need to be said. Feel me?<br /><br />Thanks again for another great contest!<br /><br />RD<br />http://rdcarter.com<br />The Anvil SingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-3727547455955239332010-08-08T20:57:52.371-04:002010-08-08T20:57:52.371-04:00Wow, this is just such a great contest idea, would...Wow, this is just such a great contest idea, would love to know next time you hold it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-23047977069292706822010-08-05T07:44:14.013-04:002010-08-05T07:44:14.013-04:00Again, let me offer my congratulations and thanks!...Again, let me offer my congratulations and thanks! It was a really wondeful contest!!<br /><br />As for the question of format, you can see it's a tough choice. If I return to posting all entries, I will need to institute a cut off. Probably 150 entries and no more. Posting all the entries later would be like running the contest twice for me, and I'm not sure folks would have an incentive to really read those entries after it's all over.<br /><br />Desi, I can't transfer the Amazon gift certificate from my end. Once I buy it, it leaves my hands. Maybe there is some way for you to re-gift it, but I don't know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-71753783747252343782010-08-05T02:11:09.733-04:002010-08-05T02:11:09.733-04:00Jason, this is a postscript to my earlier comment,...Jason, this is a postscript to my earlier comment, esp after digesting SzelsoFa (who I engaged with vigorously at an earlier CON contest:) and JR's Thumbprints' -- maybe as a compromise, how about posting up all the other entries wo did not qualify for Forties membership? (I of curse posted my non-40s qualifier at own blog which thus far attracted amost appreciated feedback from ET (your guess,who this refers to please, and if first response is proven Right, may I transfer that USD15 voucher for Night Owl 150 to thee, with host's AP?:) Regards to all here/hear, YL, DesiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-43014217147942892042010-08-04T22:59:41.266-04:002010-08-04T22:59:41.266-04:00Congrats all around, and thanks to Jason and Steph...Congrats all around, and thanks to Jason and Stephen for another fun contest.<br /><br />Jason, I liked this format because I was able to read at least half of the entries, and I still received feedback from a good handful of people.<br /><br />Personally, apart from reading all the great entries, my favorite part of participating here is getting the chance to hear realtime responses to my work from a bunch of new readers. Thanks again for sharing your audience here.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />JadeJade L Blackwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321787298101881675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-25800792933911914762010-08-04T13:22:47.359-04:002010-08-04T13:22:47.359-04:00Congrats to all the winners, and thanks again for ...Congrats to all the winners, and thanks again for hosting a very fun contest, Jason.Rabid Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307255127156087170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-20143081384912131682010-08-04T11:17:53.582-04:002010-08-04T11:17:53.582-04:00Jason, you didn't mention that Josh is the fir...Jason, you didn't mention that Josh is the first person to place 1st in CoN twice - first for 'Whispers', now for 'Uncovered'. Someone give that man a book deal, already!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-63474872799339573782010-08-04T08:43:35.666-04:002010-08-04T08:43:35.666-04:00I'm still amazed at how many really solid, mov...I'm still amazed at how many really solid, moving stories there were this time. When I had finished reading and started studying my notes, I had a list of about 15 stories that all in one way or another belonged in the top 3, in my mind. Holy crap! And beyond those 15 were others that I really liked, as well. <br /><br />It's a tough call on the Forties Club thing, Jason. I do tend toward "whatever works best for Jason" thing, but then that leaves it all in your lap. The way your contests have grown, though, it seems reasonable that at some point, something has to change. Whatever you decide, I know it'll be great. (And see how I just assume there'll be more? Yay!)<br /><br />Congratulations to all.bekbekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935766604154823539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-86978192466793551022010-08-04T02:41:04.727-04:002010-08-04T02:41:04.727-04:00Thanks you so much Jason and Stephen for an amazin...Thanks you so much Jason and Stephen for an amazing vontest that I thoroughly enjoyed. Congratulations to all the winners, you guys certainly earned it.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344917148662934359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-85829846780303298882010-08-04T02:36:20.338-04:002010-08-04T02:36:20.338-04:00Splendid!
A big round of applause to all the winne...Splendid!<br />A big round of applause to all the winners...Yayyy what a feat guys :)<br /><br />A standing ovation to Jason and Stephen.You both are simply great, I mean I know judging was Real Tough, they are all crazy writers and so are you both.<br />Jason,I can't Thank you enough for putting this up.I appreciate all your efforts to run these contests with a vigor that drives each one of us to lunacy we cant explain:)<br />I really really enjoyed the contest and was glued to it till the very end.I have never seen(read) such different perceptions of a single image.I especially liked the way people think, putting it into words comes second to it.There were so many firsts for me(including entering the CoN contest n that's a real dare).I actually re-read many entries just for the fun of it! :)<br />Would like to raise a toast for all those who had courage to enter the contest and send their entry.<br /><br />Wait,did I forget to mention the readers and the comments posted.Good Lord!They have some amazing interpretations for single 250-word piece.<br /><br />Lastly, A Big Thank you Jason, Stephen and all the wonderful writers for such a grand treat! :)Erratic Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14852558150033296079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-4591303069164117232010-08-04T02:27:54.214-04:002010-08-04T02:27:54.214-04:00Congratulations to all the winners. Especially you...Congratulations to all the winners. Especially you Aerin. You'd been at arms length to it for quite some time.<br /><br />As for the contest format: Though I didn't make it to the 40s this time, I still like it for all the reasons you mentioned including the feedback. Though I didn't disappear but I couldn't read all entries in time this year (yeah, yeah Laurel, brag on! I only have about 10 left and I intend to read them.) because we went on 2 little trips on occasion of my brother's bday. Hence, I didn't vote because it wouldn't have been fair to the ones I haven't read.<br /><br />Thanks again to Jason, Aine and Stephen for all the efforts they put in.Aniket Thakkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311954967682696734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-23337429469688295482010-08-04T01:53:49.435-04:002010-08-04T01:53:49.435-04:00I'm honoured to be an honourable, thank you Ja...I'm honoured to be an honourable, thank you Jason and Stephen! Congrats to the winners, terrific stories all three. <br /><br />As for the format, I did appreciate that the lower numbers made the reading easier, but Sizzle's comments on the community aspect are very valid.McKoalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457446171624585099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-19988874898109687182010-08-04T00:57:37.131-04:002010-08-04T00:57:37.131-04:00Thanks, Jason! I really appreciate all of the tim...Thanks, Jason! I really appreciate all of the time and effort you put into hosting such a great contest.<br />It was such a great experience.<br /><br />Congratulations to all of the winners and honorable mentions. Your stories are amazing and inspire me to keep sharpening my writing skills. <br /><br />Looking forward to crossing digital paths again in the future.C.Sonberg Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02836809479485483042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-70421419516677459012010-08-04T00:17:53.834-04:002010-08-04T00:17:53.834-04:00Holy schnitzel. Wow. I'm actually on vacation ...Holy schnitzel. Wow. I'm actually on vacation with my family in Mexico and was out touring Mayan ruins all day, so I didn't get to check in on this until right before bed. Quite a surprise, and it's very exciting, to say the least! Congratulations to all the other winners as well, and thanks to everyone for your wonderful comments and votes!JRVogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501549592361240370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-60809176548781235542010-08-03T23:53:25.194-04:002010-08-03T23:53:25.194-04:00Hi Jason, thank Q (U2 Parrish:) for great efforts ...Hi Jason, thank Q (U2 Parrish:) for great efforts and gOod time management. I'll jest echo JaneyV's sentiments re format and feedback, viz, ditto to her Voice, mine is Midnight's:<br /><br />"So I guess I can't say which way is better - both have great positives and some negatives. As it's you who does all the work Jason I think you have to go with which way is best for you. For me Clarity of Night will always be like coming home."<br /><br />My 7th attempt for Seven Stones and it's has again been proven it's my fave number -- no wonder you pulled my number 150th Night Owl.<br /><br />Lastly, echoing JV again: "Thanks as always for giving this community so much."<br /><br />PS: I only joined the Forties Club on 6th entrance, with lots of practice and useful interaction wit" fellow 'owlets:) YL, Desichong y lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10365847893009738913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-10988447853935844252010-08-03T21:42:49.996-04:002010-08-03T21:42:49.996-04:00What a delightful contest! I was so impressed wit...What a delightful contest! I was so impressed with the entries. Congrats to the very deserving winners. I love being a part of this community.<br /><br />To Jason, I honor you. You've created something special here. The first contest I entered had 40+ entries. To see where they are now, it's quite amazing.<br /><br />I'm torn about the format. I understand how valuable it can be for someone who may be sharing their work for the first time to receive some validation, but I also really loved how smoothly this contest ran. As things grow, they must evolve I suppose. I'm with whoever said Jason's got to do it the best way for Jason. This is his party.<br /><br />Thanks again to Stephen as well. It's always such a treat to have someone who's achieved success come and honor us.<br /><br />A big kudos and thank you to all those deserving, Jason most of all.Jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18109855683749612076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-65275208245401407202010-08-03T19:49:31.477-04:002010-08-03T19:49:31.477-04:00P.S. Can't spell tonight either! :)
C AnnP.S. Can't spell tonight either! :)<br /><br /><br />C AnnC Annhttp://cagolden71.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-37344951411859199372010-08-03T19:48:05.641-04:002010-08-03T19:48:05.641-04:00This is such a wonderful site, and the contest was...This is such a wonderful site, and the contest was wonderful as well. I didn't make it to the 40s club as well, but I'm still learning. Thank you for your honest critique and I'm sorry I didn't respond back quickly (I have limited access to the ocmputer). I will be sure to try again the next time! :)<br /><br />C AnnC Annhttp://cagolden71.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-66005833054337986022010-08-03T18:51:35.760-04:002010-08-03T18:51:35.760-04:00Congrats to everyone! It was great to see so many ...Congrats to everyone! It was great to see so many talented people recognize. It's a huge effort so I'm impressed every time that Jason is able to swing this (and I'm so happy it's popular!)Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03375626649089998707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-2611899377649503362010-08-03T18:33:44.395-04:002010-08-03T18:33:44.395-04:00Congrats to everyone that won!!Congrats to everyone that won!!Oddyoddyo13https://www.blogger.com/profile/05557994037779209704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-83644370413056484912010-08-03T17:50:30.223-04:002010-08-03T17:50:30.223-04:00Warm congratulations to all the participants, the ...Warm congratulations to all the participants, the Forties Club, the Honorable Mentions, and the winners! Such a great achievement. Also, thank you for the extremely kind words!<br /><br />Stephen, it was an honor to have you be part of this contest. Not only are you such a talented writer, but you're a great friend. The wonderful things you said about these contests are very much appreciated and treasured. I thank you!<br /><br />It's my honor to be your host and provide the forum and spirit for these contests. But you all make it happen. For that, and everything else, I'm grateful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-43389850557116583182010-08-03T17:05:16.808-04:002010-08-03T17:05:16.808-04:00They say that things never happen the same way to ...They say that things never happen the same way to you twice, because its not the same thing and its not the same you either. <br /><br />They are wrong.<br /><br />I remember how I landed up at Jason's blog when the 'In Vino Veritas' contest was running last year. I remember the air, the atmosphere. It kept making me come back to this blog time and again. <br /><br />One fine day, I said to myself - hey why not me? I can surely try.. One thing led to another and one fine morning early this January I woke up to a message saying - I got me an entry into the 40's club AND an Honorable Mention in the Silhouette contest. Thrilled to bits, I was! <br /><br />Only to wake up from that dream today when JaneyV tells me I'm here, again! <br /><br />Its been a dream run, such amazing writing from all the participants and interaction with people who share the same passion for writing. Most importantly the constructive feedback - on the little things that we miss or ignore or think no one will notice - I don't think this could happen at any other place. <br /><br />As someone said earlier - 'What I hate the most about the Clarity of Night contest is that it has to end.'<br /><br />Oh well. I think that in this opera.. the fat lady has just begun singing. More fun, is yet to come!M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00581020672968291008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-79865073238038601812010-08-03T16:32:40.213-04:002010-08-03T16:32:40.213-04:00What I hate the most about the Clarity of Night co...What I hate the most about the Clarity of Night contest is that it has to end. Congratulations to the top five and honorable mentions! Personally, I like this new format. Why? Because stories like "The Frailty of Birds" (yeah, mine) would've been reworked with the hopes of finding a home once polished. But then again, that's the way the ball bounces. No matter what, I'll always return here to try my hand at flash-fiction.JR's Thumbprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479324326541901987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-66729697938118905382010-08-03T16:05:55.191-04:002010-08-03T16:05:55.191-04:00first of all, i would like to thank all contributo...first of all, i would like to thank all contributors (contestants) for allowing me to read so many interesting and brilliantly written pieces.<br />unfortunately only two of the entries i voted for got any placement (those were Precie's and Joni's hon. mentions).<br /><br />i am one of those who disappeared once having been cast out of the final 40's but the feedback i got from jason was reasonable, honest, kind and acceptable.<br /><br />i disappeared because it no longer felt like my company.<br />there are language barriers - no doubt about them.<br />it may be only me, but former contests gave the illusion that we all belong to one group of writers. now there were the group of forties, of those who compose better and i do understand that this pre-selection is good for the judges and for the readers as well.<br />i understand the reasons for the changes.<br />yet, i did feel left out.<br /><br />but this evening is not for lamentations ;)<br />congrats to the winners.SzélsőFahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600289147447182465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-10088654281901707892010-08-03T14:46:50.495-04:002010-08-03T14:46:50.495-04:00Congrats to the winners! Everybody on the list did...Congrats to the winners! Everybody on the list did a bang up job and that Mr. Vogt piece is going to stick with me for a looooooong time.<br /><br />Regarding format, I don't really have a dog in that fight. Not my money or time that I am investing to run the show. What works best for Jason is what Jason should do.<br /><br />My personal preference is the more open format because there were always a few that I really enjoyed that didn't cross over with the winners and I don't mind the extra reading. Plus, the pieces that need a bit more polish could probably benefit even more from broad feedback than the ones that make the forties club. <br /><br />Jason, thanks so much for the effort and energy you put into these. It's like Christmas comes twice a year!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.com