Before we launch into CR Smith’s results for this week’s contest, I would just like to extend a huge thank you to Sal Page for her thoroughly entertaining posting this week. If anyone else would like to contribute a post, please get in touch, and […]
Tag: AJ Walker
RESULTS – Microcosms 23
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 […]
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 21
A HUGE thanks to this week’s judge, A.J. Walker. Here’s what he had to say: Hey, you guys made it tough. But then again you usually do. I do like the longer word count stories (wow, all of 250!) as it gives a bit more […]
Microcosms 21
My inspiration for this week’s competition came from seeing a clown’s face on a card game I play with my students. I don’t like clowns – finding them more scary than funny – and I’ve always considered Ronald McDonald pretty creepy. From there I started […]
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 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 […]
Microcosms 12
Hey, everyone! Has it really been 12 weeks?? What??? Thanks for sticking with us and continuing to contribute. I’m so proud to be part of this community. Per my usual MO, I’m looking at holidays, etc. March is Irish American Heritage Month, and yesterday was […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 11
You guys really stepped up to the plate this week. I know it wasn’t easy for our judges. Here’s what Firdaus has to say. Wow! The entries this week were so good that it took me awhile to pick the winner. And I can tell […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 10
Wow, although we didn’t receive as many entries as usual this week, we sure received some great ones! You guys always manage to impress me. You should be proud. A HUGE thanks to Brian S Creek for helping me judge this week. Here’s what he […]
