Thank you to all who, in Microcosms 40, submitted their take on one of the favourite/favorite lines from the previous 13 weeks of the contest. A huge leap in the number of entries this week; does this mean that people prefer the freedom allowed by not having the slot machine of elements? It would be good…
Tag: Daisy Warwick
RESULTS – Microcosms 18
I’m really, really sorry about the delay, guys. It’s been one heck of a week. Wow, you guys are insanely clever and talented. SO difficult to choose this week. I know I left out some worthy ones, but I’ve had a rough week. So, please take no offense if I didn’t list it. All of…
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 a gig on Tuesday. “Thanks for supporting live music,” the…
RESULTS – Microcosms 16
All right, guys. I know I’ve been running behind. I really apologize. Thanks for your patience! If you’d like to volunteer to help run the contest, please let me know. I’ll try to make it as painless as possible. A HUGE thanks to this week’s judges, Bill Engleson and Sal Page. Here’s what Sal had…
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! That’s the term I prefer – they use Word Counts…
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 a judge. I am ruthless, fair, and occasionally humorous. No…
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 selection I’ve had to do when judging. There were so…
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 had to say. 🙂 It feels good to be judging…
RESULTS – Microcosms 7
Wow! You guys are amazing. I know both judges had a really hard time choosing this week. Craig said, “Fantastic work by everyone this week, so many great stories to choose from!” And Firdaus said, “I had no idea how difficult it is to judge. I must say, all the entries were unique and I…
RESULTS – Microcosms 5
Whew! What a great contest. You all rose to the challenge, and some of you had some really challenging spin elements. Nicely done! A HUGE thanks to this week’s judges, Steph Ellis and Daisy Warwick. All right, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… Honorable Mentions Craig A – Genealogy Comments from Steph Ellis: Shows…