I decided to check back in with the Clarity of Night short fiction contest that went on last week and was surprised to find Jason had awarded my entry with first place.
http://clarityofnight.blogspot.com/2008/03/winners-announcement-whispers-short.html
1st Place–JOSH VOGT, They Call Him… (#15)
[Prize: $25 Amazon gift certificate, 8 x 10 print of the “Whispers” photograph (inscribed by Jason Evans)]
2nd Place–MICHAEL PELC, Trees Don’t Dream (#54)
[Prize: $20 Amazon gift certificate]
3rd Place–PRECIE, Holding On (#51)
[Prize: $15 Amazon gift certificate]
4th Place–REBECCA LAKE, Please (#26)
[Prize: $10 Amazon gift certificate]
5th Place–HOODIE, My Dog Has Fleas (#48)
[Prize: $5 Amazon gift certificate]
Honorable Mention–DINA LYNSKEY, Breakfast with Sarah (#7)
Honorable Mention–JOHN MCAULEY, Walden’s (#44)
Honorable Mention–DAVE WATTERS, A Time Past (#46)
Honorable Mention–THERESE, Point of View (#62)
Honorable Mention–ANGELIQUE H. CAFFREY, Out on a Limb (#73)
Be sure to visit the blog and congratulate all the other winners, honorable mentions, and readers’ choices. Some powerful writing in such short bursts, plus a chance to connect with other writers in a positive environment.
The next round of the contest should be held in July, so plenty of time to prepare for it.
I see that smile.
*waves pom-poms* Congratulations! That’s really awesome! 😀