This week’s stories made judging an extremely close call, there was very little to choose between any of them and perhaps on another day, the results would have been in a completely different order. Although small, this week’s entries formed a great collection and for […]
Tag: Bill Engleson
RESULTS – Microcosms 22
Geoff back again – this time with my judge’s hat (wig?) on. It seemed like a good idea for a contest when I first thought of it… but the requirement to keep the famous last lines short, in order to fit the Microcosms one-armed bandit […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 19
Again, my apologies for the delays. I know how difficult it is to wait. My life has been utter chaos, lately. But your awesomeness makes the contest worthwhile. Please, continue writing. Never stop. Things should slow down a bit for the next couple of weeks, […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 17
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to celebrate your contributions to another great week. Thank you all so much! And a HUGE thanks to this week’s judges, AV Laidlaw and Steph Ellis. Here’s what AV had to say: This is ground control… I was at […]
Microcosms 16
Hey, everyone! Well, today is Titanic Remembrance Day, and although it’s not quite in the spirit of things, I thought we’d use characters inspired by Leonardo DiCaprio movies. This could be a fun one! Also, the 17th is Bat Appreciation Day, so I’ve thrown a […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 15
Okay, all. Sorry for the late results. (These 12-hour workdays have been rough, but I do apologize.) What’s especially disappointing about posting late is that you all wrote some AMAZING stories. This was one of those weeks where any one of you could have won, […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 14
High quality work, as always! A HUGE thanks to this week’s judges, Voima Oy and Geoff Holme. Here’s what Voima had to say: What fun to read these stories! Wonderful inventiveness and language. Well-done, everyone! And here’s what Geoff had to say: Hi, flash fictioneers! […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 13
As usual, a strong crop of stories this week! Here’s what Bill had to say about things: Here we go again. For reasons totally beyond my ken, I am judging the work of my betters. Actually, I believe I am an excellent candidate to be […]
Microcosms 13
Food seems to be preoccupying a lot of people’s minds around this time of year. The 23rd was Melba Toast Day and National Chip and Dip Day; the 24th was National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day; today is both Pecan Day and Waffle Day; tomorrow is […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 12
Why do you all have to make it so hard on us, huh? Excellent stories this week, all around. 🙂 A HUGE thanks to AJ Walker for helping judge this week! Here’s what he had to say: Firstly I must say it was the hardest […]
