tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post5483321693047158282..comments2023-09-22T07:03:03.280-04:00Comments on The Clarity of Night: Voting is ClosedJason Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851992219298316168noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1960205031208922572010-01-20T17:38:13.485-05:002010-01-20T17:38:13.485-05:00I echo Karen. I'm really grateful to you Jaso...I echo Karen. I'm really grateful to you Jason for holding these contests. I have made multitudes of awesome friends, learned vast quantities about writing and been blown away by the mysterious and always awesome wealth of creative takes on one theme. Thank you Jason, for hosting this. Thank YOU Aine, for all of your behind the scenes help. Thank YOU commenters who took the time to read and comment carefully on each entry. <br />What an awesome group of people you are.catvibehttp://www.catvibe.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-42429744795411995382010-01-20T17:24:13.198-05:002010-01-20T17:24:13.198-05:00Jason, I wish to express my gratitude to you for h...Jason, I wish to express my gratitude to you for hosting these contests. It was one year ago that you hosted "Ascension" and I ventured into the blogosphere. Since then, I have rediscovered myself through writing. It was the support and comraderie that caused me to continue.<br /><br />I nearly didn't enter this time because of the (sigh) real world's interference, but I'm glad I did. I regret that I was unable to read all entries, but even though the contest is closed, I hope to still do that.<br /><br />Again, thanks to you and Aine!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003379181294550035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-57622866165999110442010-01-20T16:58:08.188-05:002010-01-20T16:58:08.188-05:00Thank you, Jason, AND Aine for all your work on th...Thank you, Jason, AND Aine for all your work on this thing. It's been absolutely fascinating and not a little bit thrilling. Like the others, I barely had time to read the entries to choose favorites, let alone analyze, grade, and comment on each - I can't imagine how you do it!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995806117529635229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-23198973047522012972010-01-20T16:47:10.339-05:002010-01-20T16:47:10.339-05:00You make Aine do the Readers' Choice tallying?...You make Aine do the Readers' Choice tallying? The woman is a goddess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-68579676632857368722010-01-20T16:45:10.823-05:002010-01-20T16:45:10.823-05:00Hmmm... immeasurable? You decide.Hmmm... immeasurable? You decide.James R. Tomlinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-18212889550435933202010-01-20T16:44:04.364-05:002010-01-20T16:44:04.364-05:00I agree with Jean Ann Williams. We all get to play...I agree with Jean Ann Williams. We all get to play the role of an editor, searching for those gem of a stories, curbing our own biases and preferences (which sometimes get in the way). Also, the feedback we get from our peers is unmeasurable.James R. Tomlinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-27409966802878250002010-01-20T14:35:02.903-05:002010-01-20T14:35:02.903-05:00Fantastic contest, yet again. Looking forward to s...Fantastic contest, yet again. Looking forward to seeing the list of winners--curious to see if I managed to pick any. :) Too bad I'll have to wait until tomorrow or Friday to get online to find out the results.<br /><br />Good luck to all.Rabid Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307255127156087170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-74559244370311328372010-01-20T14:24:45.256-05:002010-01-20T14:24:45.256-05:00As always old bean. Thank you very much for all th...As always old bean. Thank you very much for all the time and effort you put into this.<br /><br />Some damn fine writing again if I may say so.<br /><br />Thoroughly enjoyed it all.<br /><br />Cheers JasonDILLIGAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16520650650468676361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-14710929978692521792010-01-20T14:18:25.445-05:002010-01-20T14:18:25.445-05:00Good luck to everyone!! Thanks for hosting, Jason....Good luck to everyone!! Thanks for hosting, Jason. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-39932567558636116502010-01-20T13:33:29.496-05:002010-01-20T13:33:29.496-05:00Jason - it's been another marathon! I don'...Jason - it's been another marathon! I don't know how you do it but thank you so much for being bonkers enough to take something like this on. As so many people have mentioned, a contest like this is a terrific learning experience as well as being a place to meet so many like-minded people.<br /><br />You're one in a million mate.<br /><br />(word verification: <i>noses</i> - there's no significance to that, I just get a kick out of it when I get a real word!JaneyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04951739945670483199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-56652560108492491422010-01-20T12:35:35.577-05:002010-01-20T12:35:35.577-05:00I didn't vote, sorry - I just couldn't nar...I didn't vote, sorry - I just couldn't narrow it down to ten favourites.<br /><br />Great contest!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-16903915129045377772010-01-20T12:08:15.820-05:002010-01-20T12:08:15.820-05:00This has been such a fun competition to participat...This has been such a fun competition to participate in - I enjoyed reading all the entries though it was a bit rushed as I didn't find out about it until near the end. Thanks for hosting and I look forward to seeing the results!Crafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-10658491812994311062010-01-20T11:14:50.842-05:002010-01-20T11:14:50.842-05:00Jason,
I read them all and that was a challenge. ...Jason,<br /><br />I read them all and that was a challenge. This contest gave me a bit of insight as to how an editor or agent may feel trying to decide on choosing the best of the best. It was hard.<br /><br />I also found when I looked over my first 500 words of my novel for another contest, I had grown as a writer. Stuff jumped out at me that I had never seen before. Just from reading all the amazing 250 word stories, I got better at writing.<br /><br />Thank you so much for doing this contest and I look forward to the next one.Jean Ann Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-15481380343418408532010-01-20T10:18:23.916-05:002010-01-20T10:18:23.916-05:00Even if we couldn't read them all for the cont...Even if we couldn't read them all for the contest, they'll be up here, giving us the chance to check out such talented writers.Randal Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728992897551848531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-80198601071930746112010-01-20T08:24:56.590-05:002010-01-20T08:24:56.590-05:00Thank you for the kind words, everyone!
For all o...Thank you for the kind words, everyone!<br /><br />For all of you who couldn't read them all, that's okay. Really. This was a huge contest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-69713725556652072402010-01-20T08:13:05.797-05:002010-01-20T08:13:05.797-05:00I feel awful about not voting, but life took over ...I feel awful about not voting, but life took over and I didn't get all of them read :(<br /><br />Good luck to everyone!Selestialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513212631394350304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-39912280588816320142010-01-20T06:51:27.416-05:002010-01-20T06:51:27.416-05:00Blogger just ate my comment. Grrr..
Thank you Jas...Blogger just ate my comment. Grrr..<br /><br />Thank you Jason and Aine (the lady always skips under the radar).<br />If PETA doesn't ban us, the crows don't sue us for defamation of character and the rats forgive us for the mass killing of their kind; then I will be looking forward to meeting everyone again at the turn of the tides.<br /><br />All the best to everyone!Aniket Thakkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311954967682696734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-39795774977966149202010-01-20T06:41:20.596-05:002010-01-20T06:41:20.596-05:00You're the one who deserves a standing ovation...You're the one who deserves a standing ovation! Thank you so much for being such an excellent host. This has been an absolute blast and, boy, have I learned alot!Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233122532137654099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-19731134378948639592010-01-20T04:39:10.521-05:002010-01-20T04:39:10.521-05:00Thank you for this learning opportunity.Thank you for this learning opportunity.austerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839224877080864005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-22467898681037304472010-01-20T02:45:34.474-05:002010-01-20T02:45:34.474-05:00thanx :) u've been a wonderful hostthanx :) u've been a wonderful hostwildflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058577354878441243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-87561646120099834582010-01-20T01:37:16.602-05:002010-01-20T01:37:16.602-05:00Just could not get to them all and remember who I ...Just could not get to them all and remember who I liked as there were very few (two) that were not my cup of tea. Wow how do you vote for one?<br />ten? out of 230? Great work!Gia's Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482742283418885642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-10867085719949834452010-01-20T01:31:21.372-05:002010-01-20T01:31:21.372-05:00Just simply WoAH!!Just simply WoAH!!Scott from Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01331284708780612453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-66860436254779446702010-01-19T20:23:37.468-05:002010-01-19T20:23:37.468-05:00Didn't think I'd do it but I did, I got my...Didn't think I'd do it but I did, I got my vote in on time... more to the point I actually managed to read all the entries! I started off trying to comment on each one but as time grew short I'm afraid that fell by the wayside a bit...<br />Besides, the people who commented before I got there pretty much said it all :)Terrihttp://misterri.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-954569209553426902010-01-19T19:58:21.896-05:002010-01-19T19:58:21.896-05:00This is so exciting... from start to finish. It...This is so exciting... from start to finish. It's my first attempt at participating and I have loved it all.<br />I submitted my top 10 last night and I may be permanently cross-eyed (kidding) so I cannot begin to imagine how much effort and time this requires of you, Jason.<br /><br />Thank you so much for doing this!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099808690177823190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-26083592642990103562010-01-19T18:38:50.664-05:002010-01-19T18:38:50.664-05:00Thanks, Jason, this is an eye opening experience f...Thanks, Jason, this is an eye opening experience for me. I had no idea how many talented writers are out there. It is kind of intimidating, but sometimes fear is a good motivator!<br /><br />Sorry, no votes for readers choice this time, I'm simply overwhelmed. I got here late and thought I'd catch up-just can't do it fairly.Michael Morsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07451637745981389920noreply@blogger.com