tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post6663006670427662578..comments2023-09-22T07:03:03.280-04:00Comments on The Clarity of Night: Entry #54Jason Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851992219298316168noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-19077136807313400252007-08-07T22:32:00.000-04:002007-08-07T22:32:00.000-04:00Thanks again, everyone. I really am touched by all...Thanks again, everyone. I really am touched by all these comments.<BR/><BR/>Ann, I haven't published yet. I have a novel out on submission right now, so I have my fingers crossed. Congrats to you, too--your piece was gut-wrenching and so authentic.<BR/><BR/>Jason, you're right about that line. She couldn't stand the thought that he had changed. Thank you so much for saying that, and for the honorable mention. This contest was so much fun, and I look forward to the next one!Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-69241731458062121092007-08-07T22:00:00.000-04:002007-08-07T22:00:00.000-04:00I think I know why she didn't go. Perhaps more th...I think I know why she didn't go. Perhaps more than the last line, it's this: "You were never embarrassed, before." A full & complex emotion skillfully done.<BR/><BR/>High marks!<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on the Honorable Mention! Well deserved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-30232254385502176422007-08-07T20:29:00.000-04:002007-08-07T20:29:00.000-04:00I wanted to offer up my congratulations as well. ...I wanted to offer up my congratulations as well. Many of the lines were quite beautiful. Have you published novels? <BR/><BR/>Either way, congrats on your win!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-29523507305799647452007-08-07T14:26:00.000-04:002007-08-07T14:26:00.000-04:00Okay, one more time, congratulatins, and keep writ...Okay, one more time, congratulatins, and keep writingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-17348415762213167502007-08-07T14:24:00.000-04:002007-08-07T14:24:00.000-04:00Sarah,congrats on your win. I loved your story, by...Sarah,<BR/><BR/>congrats on your win. I loved your story, by the way. Keep at it, you have a great voice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-74146043687112749912007-08-06T11:51:00.000-04:002007-08-06T11:51:00.000-04:00How did I miss this one? A gem among the baubles....How did I miss this one? A gem among the baubles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-77348459441168278882007-08-04T22:15:00.000-04:002007-08-04T22:15:00.000-04:00Wow, thanks, guys. I have only written novels, so ...Wow, thanks, guys. I have only written novels, so this was my first foray into flash fiction. It was such a treat to do, though, and I look forward to writing more. <BR/><BR/>Many of you who commented earned my vote today. Fabulous work by all!Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-7927729366977946242007-08-04T20:49:00.000-04:002007-08-04T20:49:00.000-04:00Takoda here again. I want to read more of your wri...Takoda here again. I want to read more of your writing too. Simply, beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-9985811806263631172007-08-03T04:40:00.000-04:002007-08-03T04:40:00.000-04:00Sarah,I'm posting again, because every time I read...Sarah,<BR/><BR/>I'm posting again, because every time I read this piece I am stunned by the beauty of your words and the force they carry.<BR/><BR/>You are unbelievably talented. Where can I read more of your writing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-54292206580533288652007-08-03T02:06:00.000-04:002007-08-03T02:06:00.000-04:00I like the careful selection of words.I like the careful selection of words.SzélsőFahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600289147447182465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-18996561438394571672007-08-02T10:04:00.000-04:002007-08-02T10:04:00.000-04:00Thank you for the comments, everyone. I've been am...Thank you for the comments, everyone. I've been amazed by the quality of work so far, and can't wait to read more in the coming days.Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-72466133823812493832007-08-02T03:14:00.000-04:002007-08-02T03:14:00.000-04:00Wow...this drew me in and spoke to me in a way few...Wow...this drew me in and spoke to me in a way few other stories -- flash or not -- ever have. Fantastic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-49937592563381553972007-08-01T14:39:00.000-04:002007-08-01T14:39:00.000-04:00Loved it. Beautiful.Loved it. Beautiful.Enchanted by Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05939494712100587128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-78699470872594536402007-08-01T14:27:00.000-04:002007-08-01T14:27:00.000-04:00The emotions in this piece are potent!The emotions in this piece are potent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-68995611141226659272007-08-01T11:51:00.000-04:002007-08-01T11:51:00.000-04:00beautifully written. I liked the line about faith ...beautifully written. I liked the line about faith especially.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-23054643440123112802007-08-01T10:44:00.000-04:002007-08-01T10:44:00.000-04:00Beautifully written, such rich description and ful...Beautifully written, such rich description and full of poignance. Brilliantly done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-552808132610403282007-08-01T10:33:00.000-04:002007-08-01T10:33:00.000-04:00This was a deliciously bittersweet morsel. You hav...This was a deliciously bittersweet morsel. You have a such a gift for description and metaphor.Jaye Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407478042834459126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-33968569850135561762007-08-01T10:22:00.000-04:002007-08-01T10:22:00.000-04:00Spectacular!!Spectacular!!Hoodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616427797201977083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-74990181557143859482007-08-01T10:16:00.000-04:002007-08-01T10:16:00.000-04:00One of the more beautifully written stories.One of the more beautifully written stories.Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-44666362775036121452007-08-01T09:52:00.000-04:002007-08-01T09:52:00.000-04:00Excellent extended metaphor and insight.Well done....Excellent extended metaphor and insight.<BR/>Well done.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-29822814230021295062007-08-01T09:21:00.000-04:002007-08-01T09:21:00.000-04:00Very poignant, like a love letter. That last line ...Very poignant, like a love letter. That last line is particularly bittersweet.JRVogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501549592361240370noreply@blogger.com