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1st Place--REBECCA SNOWDEN, THE MAN IN THE MOON (#41).
[Prize: Autographed copy of Pale Immortal, $35 Amazon gift certificate, 8 x 10 print of the "Lonely Moon" photograph (signed by Jason Evans)]
2nd Place--ROY, ENTRY #97.
[Prize: Autographed copy of Pale Immortal, $25 Amazon gift certificate]
3rd Place--STEPHEN ALLAN, THE TREE DOESN'T FALL FAR FROM THE APPLE (#62).
[Prize: Autographed copy of Pale Immortal, $15 Amazon gift certificate]
4th Place--REBECCA HENDRICKS, RUNAWAY (#55).
[Prize: $10 Amazon gift certificate]
5th Place--JASMIN RANDICK, SAIGON (#43).
[Prize: $5 Amazon gift certificate]
Honorable Mention--ELLA LESATELE, SOMEONE ELSE'S NIGHT (#6).
Honorable Mention--JAYE WELLS, I CAN DIG IT (#21).
Honorable Mention--ALCOHOLIC POET, SOBER MOONS (#40).
Honorable Mention--NICHOLAS ABBOT, HOWL (#45).
Honorable Mention--PAUL LIADIS, HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF (#90).
READERS' CHOICE AWARDS:
Readers' Choice--FLOOD, ROBBED (#44).
[Prize: Autographed copy of Pale Immortal, 8 x 10 print of the "Lonely Moon" photograph (signed by Jason Evans)]
First Runner-Up--JASMIN RANDICK, SAIGON (#43).
[Prize: 8 x 10 print of the "Lonely Moon" photograph (signed by Jason Evans)]
Second Runner-Up--REBECCA SNOWDEN, THE MAN IN THE MOON (#41).
[Prize: 8 x 10 print of the "Lonely Moon" photograph (signed by Jason Evans)]
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Now that you've caught your breath, let us humbly thank you for a most amazing contest! It was so heartbreaking to select winners. Please know that there are many more deserving entries than are recognized above. You've shared such wonderful talents and insights into writing, it's almost beyond words.
STATS
Just how successful was it? Your writing has generated 23,090 hits from 4,681 unique visitors! Astounding!!
KEEP THE COMMUNITY GOING
Please don't let the community end. We hope to see all of you back here at The Clarity of Night, on Static, and on your own blogs. Let us know if you'd like to trade links.
MORE COMMENTS
Over the course of next week, Jason Evans will be adding a comment to each entry saying what he liked best. If you would like constructive comments by private email, just let us know at jevanswriter at yahoo dot com.
(From Jason) Anne has gotten so emotionally involved in the contest that she has graciously offered to give constructive comments also. However, we must be sensitive to her schedule as she prepares to promote Pale Immortal, which will be released on September 5th. I will be monitoring how she's holding up and may need to cut off her comments if she becomes overwhelmed.
FINAL WORDS FROM JASON
I often get asked why I do this. Am I crazy? Perhaps. But just look at the response! I can't help but feel we need a place where we can come together once in a while to share and help each other grow. A little fun along the way doesn't hurt either. I'm honored to provide that place for you a few times a year.
Writers have to support each other. We all know the writing industry has suffered. Fewer people take the time to read. Fewer people buy books. We have to change those things, and I challenge each and every one of you to start at home.
Lastly, never forget that we are blessed. We are the voice. The intricacies of the human condition, our nobility, our evils, our love, all of these things and more are recorded in our words. Stories capture the depths of the mind unlike any other medium. I want posterity to hear our voice too.
For having the drive and courage to speak out, to lend your own voice, you have my profound respect.
--Jason Evans and Anne Frasier
