tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post2191671602570799613..comments2023-09-22T07:03:03.280-04:00Comments on The Clarity of Night: "Silhouette" Short Fiction ContestJason Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851992219298316168noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-16241108643376895342010-01-31T09:09:19.279-05:002010-01-31T09:09:19.279-05:00Anele, everyone is invited to join. The only cave...Anele, everyone is invited to join. The only caveat is that for the next contest, I will probably set a limit to the number of entries (I'm thinking 150). If you send me your email address, I'll add it to my database. I always send out a contest announcement/invitation before contests open.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-87828610115281023042010-01-31T08:17:04.258-05:002010-01-31T08:17:04.258-05:00how do i get to join the contests? is anyone allow...how do i get to join the contests? is anyone allowed to submit works?<br /><br />and how do i know if there is a new contest..?anele biscarrahttp://pyrokineticsynesthete.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-41484399212754465952010-01-14T22:47:32.337-05:002010-01-14T22:47:32.337-05:00Too bad the contest is closed :(
I did this for it...Too bad the contest is closed :(<br />I did this for it, maybe someone will enjoy:<br /><br /><b><i>NASTY AIRMAIL</i></b><br />Father, you wanted your name to echo through time. You pulled a poet into the world who could sing your name. You fed him on old poems. But you say the new words are all problems. Platonist. How did you choose a poetess when you believe in aborting poets? I'm almost all wind now, an animal flapping around pretending, caww-cawwiing, just some crow from a shitty Castenada novel at best. I hope you enjoy this postcard flying your way. Soot-black Crow vs cracked branches a better reflection than some idiot's grin, so receive this greeting from your next of kin: <i>caw-cawww!</i>RHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13399480672940733025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-60951142400629732122010-01-14T12:50:30.000-05:002010-01-14T12:50:30.000-05:00Hear, Hear!
I love the fact that people in this c...Hear, Hear! <br />I love the fact that people in this community are so generous with praise and encouragement. <br /><br />I think basically we're all in love with words and ideas and appreciate their expression in any form by anybody. <br /><br />I couldn't explain it any other way. Thanks, Jason for giving us this forum to get together and strut our stuff for people who can be kind and yet can gently point us to our flaws.<br /><br />RaneeDr. Ranee Kaur Banerjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915043555307038876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-15741503387588938312010-01-14T12:17:20.058-05:002010-01-14T12:17:20.058-05:00Well said, Jason.
This is a wonderful community!Well said, Jason.<br />This is a wonderful community!Deb Smythenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-83547346424779387672010-01-14T11:54:38.726-05:002010-01-14T11:54:38.726-05:00Deb, constructive critiques are definitely welcome...Deb, constructive critiques are definitely welcome in my contests. Of course, constructive and respectful advice takes some care and effort. Mean critiques, dismissive comments, and insults are absolutely not tolerated.<br /><br />I'm very happy that the tone I set really gets honored by everyone! There are many first time writers who feel safe enough to post here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-72763395049238682872010-01-14T11:41:41.133-05:002010-01-14T11:41:41.133-05:00I haven't seen any mean crits. All the critter...I haven't seen any mean crits. All the critters seem VERY nice. <br /><br />In fact, if anyone wants to give me (#161) a tough crit, please feel free. I can take it, she said ducking under the table. If I have a misplaced comma, a plodding plot, confusing sentence structure, whatever! I want to know. I can't improve if I don't know where I screwed up.Deb Smythenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-74758830835148085002010-01-14T11:25:24.635-05:002010-01-14T11:25:24.635-05:00Love the playoff idea Pete! What an excellent min...Love the playoff idea Pete! What an excellent mind for organization you have.catvibehttp://www.catvibe.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-90880965931518372572010-01-14T01:49:41.161-05:002010-01-14T01:49:41.161-05:00we might need a play-off.
Happens every bowl seas...<i>we might need a play-off.</i><br /><br />Happens every bowl season. Someone always says "we need a play-off system."<br /><br />When will Congress convene a special investigative committee?PJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028687955957107957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-64564114746337004432010-01-13T21:49:08.772-05:002010-01-13T21:49:08.772-05:00I think if this continues to grow we might need a ...I think if this continues to grow we might need a play-off. Poor Jason. 11:00 can't get here fast enough for me and I don't have to mediate!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-86876914049323720852010-01-13T21:14:36.917-05:002010-01-13T21:14:36.917-05:00Whoever wins this thing deserves their own group o...Whoever wins this thing deserves their own group of minions, not unlike Neil Gaiman, but smaller in size. Also, Jason deserves minions to command as well. Volunteers?<br /><br />PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-57697606071350922812010-01-13T16:22:31.531-05:002010-01-13T16:22:31.531-05:00Holy Overload! The entries alone here stack up to...Holy Overload! The entries alone here stack up to a novel; add the comments and it's an epic fantasy novel. I can't keep up but it sure is fun trying. Jason, thanks so much for running this thing!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995806117529635229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-64605165110797434142010-01-13T12:56:41.782-05:002010-01-13T12:56:41.782-05:00Jason, our fearless, beneficent leader. You are in...Jason, our fearless, beneficent leader. You are indeed a friend of the people!<br /><br />Aine...good to see you. PC crash. <i>*shudder*</i>Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-21732849871601516402010-01-13T12:37:54.447-05:002010-01-13T12:37:54.447-05:00Aniket~ I'm here! Thank you for thinking of m...Aniket~ I'm here! Thank you for thinking of me, it means so much! <br /><br />The sheer volume of this contest is overwhelming me. But I hope to read as many as I can soon.<br /><br />And about my absence over at Life is Beautiful... erm, sorry? At first it was the holiday madness that kept me away from the PC. Then we had a total PC crash scare (the week after Christmas)-- thank Merlin I have Jason who missed his calling as a computer geek...er...expert (LOL! You know I absolutely adore and respect those souls we label "geek" or "nerd"). <br /><br />After the PC was resuscitated, my only excuse is that my introverting function took over. :P<br /><br />But-- I am gearing up with a few new posts! Thanks for sticking with me. You are a dear friend!Ainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402176500997528105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-12808402639988306412010-01-13T10:55:36.001-05:002010-01-13T10:55:36.001-05:00Jason, thank you for that! I think that is wise b...Jason, thank you for that! I think that is wise because right now, in my mind, I have about 20 that are all vying for first place!catvibehttp://www.catvibe.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-44270006294859754152010-01-13T09:39:15.751-05:002010-01-13T09:39:15.751-05:00Lord Jason is most generous! ;)
That at least tak...Lord Jason is most generous! ;)<br /><br />That at least takes some weight off picking the top entries. And Yay, for more awards!Aniket Thakkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311954967682696734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-67792080036471300962010-01-13T09:36:10.670-05:002010-01-13T09:36:10.670-05:00Aniket, that's a great idea. Yes, I'm goi...Aniket, that's a great idea. Yes, I'm going to expand the Readers' Choice voting to 10 votes. I'm also going to expand the Readers' Choice awards to 3 and expand the honorable mention group to 20. What a stunning contest!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-83167162981102024662010-01-13T05:32:07.578-05:002010-01-13T05:32:07.578-05:00I sure hope it wasn't me. Like Laurel, I too b...I sure hope it wasn't me. Like Laurel, I too believe that whomsoever's comment it was, it must have been unintentional.<br /><br />But you are right, we of all should be aware of the power of words and should be more careful how we use them.<br /><br />On other note - congratulations on 200 entries. You do realize now you could plan a retirement just running these contests, right? ;) Am sure Aine would like that. (Where is she? Left her comments on her blog. Been ages that she interacted.)<br /><br />Any chance of making top 5 the top 10? Its darn hard even to pick 10!Aniket Thakkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311954967682696734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-47735605453003045082010-01-12T21:30:30.484-05:002010-01-12T21:30:30.484-05:00Catvibe,
Although a couple of comments have been ...Catvibe,<br /><br />Although a couple of comments have been deleted, that's only about 3 out of 1,000. I've seen other people mentioning that comments have gone missing. The only thing that I guess is that the onslaught of comments at times is overloading Blogger. It's not unusual to have 25 comments coming in 5 minutes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-20552099209996822692010-01-12T21:12:33.554-05:002010-01-12T21:12:33.554-05:00Well, I just learned that the blogger comment eati...Well, I just learned that the blogger comment eating monster is lurking. Some of the comments I left are apparently no longer visible and I doubt they were deleted! A word of caution: Check to make sure you comment was accepted before moving on.catvibehttp://www.catvibe.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-14138857711683353932010-01-12T19:54:28.497-05:002010-01-12T19:54:28.497-05:00I love the feel of this contest and blog...I haven...I love the feel of this contest and blog...I haven't noted anything mean-spirited here but perhaps in an effort to comment on all the very good entries someone made a mistake in the interest of time.<br /><br />Some sparkling, fantastic work here and such a great community. Thanks, Jason!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-71440895851906223252010-01-12T18:27:40.019-05:002010-01-12T18:27:40.019-05:00I can't bleedin keep up here!
No sooner have ...I can't bleedin keep up here!<br /><br />No sooner have I caught up than a load more come in!!!!<br /><br />My top 5 is already a top 19!!!!<br /><br />Jeez.<br /><br />Great reads though.<br /><br />oh I don't believe this...word veri is 'BLING'...I've spent so much on 'bling' for the daughter I'm nearly bankrupt...you know what 'bling' is over there?DILLIGAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16520650650468676361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-16770228620422920732010-01-12T11:41:26.976-05:002010-01-12T11:41:26.976-05:00Good critiques take more effort.
Word.
For my pa...<i>Good critiques take more effort.</i><br /><br />Word.<br /><br />For my part, if anyone wants to follow up with me about a comment, please click through my name and email me (my email address is on my blogger profile page). I am commenting on all entries, but I don't return to the comment trails and may miss your replies.<br /><br />verification word: <i>fible</i><br />The Bible as told only in fable.PJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028687955957107957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-69146712851697643232010-01-12T11:10:36.376-05:002010-01-12T11:10:36.376-05:00Constructive comments are a wonderful and necessar...Constructive comments are a wonderful and necessary way that we support each other as writers. However, they must be <i>constructive</i>, i.e., provide useful information on what might be improved. For example, if you find a plot very confusing, you might say, "I'm not sure I understand the motivation of the chicken when it crossed the road." That gives specific information about what might need work. A comment like "whaa??" gives no information except a negative reaction. Those kinds of comments will be removed as unhelpful. Good critiques take more effort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-64385676660497240402010-01-12T10:56:23.901-05:002010-01-12T10:56:23.901-05:00Amazing, Jason. This is a tremendous turnout and s...Amazing, Jason. This is a tremendous turnout and some excellent reading. <br /><br />Well done! (and I don't envy you one bit on the reading <i>you'll</i> be doing).emeraldcitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495241111424476230noreply@blogger.com