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I guess we'll once again be using a password-protected subforum? Thing is, if I can get this story to work, I'd also like to submit it somewhere. Considering whether its use in our Un-Valentine's Day Challenge would count as first publication.
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'Twas but a dream of thee
El Jefe
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Yep - the passworded forum again, and I'll pull anyone's stories they'd like pulled, too -- just drop me a note after the vote closes.
SPEAKING of stories, I've been plain swamped and haven't had a chance to post anyone's Christmas stories -- since the season has well passed, but it's not at all a bad time of year to be subbing seasonal stories to appropriate markets, consider all rights to those stories available and officially reverted to you, as far as AW is concerned. If Caleb posted your stories on his site, though, that's a separate matter between the writer and him.
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Thanks, Mac.
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Look at me! I'm a guitar!
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: South Siiieeeddd! (Hint: Australia)
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Who's Caleb? And what site?
*confused*
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Main WIPs The Enchanted City - need to write synopsis and query and submit. In other words, I've finished editing it. (Thank Goddess!) The Dead Of Winter - going to resume editing soon. The Anger That Drives Me To Heresy - need to start editing if I have time. I have a query here for The Enchanted City. (Password: vista) Any comments appreciated. ![]() |
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Huh.
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Cliff Face, that's most definitely Classified Information, and even then, it's parcelled on a Need To Know basis, which you do not.
Need to know, I mean. Do not worry. Your government has everything under control. Just go about your daily business, Cliff Face. Do not concern yourself further. That is not a suggestion, btw. ![]() On a lighter note, the deadline for this Valentine's Day Contest thingie looms. Let's recalculate (Cliff Face, you may want to join in, take your mind off things): Today is Feb. 12 which means, I do believe, that the deadline is TOMORROW EVENING at what, 11 p.m.? I'm asking you a question, Cliff Face.
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Seriously, though: Caleb (CJacobo on AW) got the ball rolling on the Short Fiction Competition we had back in September, and put some of the stories on his site, here: http://calebjacobo.com/ Haven't seen him around lately, though.
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Back to our regularly-scheduled programming. ETA to Valentine's Day Contest: T minus 38.5 hours (I think, don't quote me, I suck at math as well as spellign) give or take.
Last edited by kkbe; 02-12-2013 at 11:54 PM. Reason: oh crud. Stick to the damn point of the damn thread, kkbe. |
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Look at me! I'm a guitar!
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Thanks Manuel.
![]() And kk - there's 14.5 hours to go for me, but I've submitted already. (Yes, I'm in the future down here in Australia. )
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Main WIPs The Enchanted City - need to write synopsis and query and submit. In other words, I've finished editing it. (Thank Goddess!) The Dead Of Winter - going to resume editing soon. The Anger That Drives Me To Heresy - need to start editing if I have time. I have a query here for The Enchanted City. (Password: vista) Any comments appreciated. ![]() |
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New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Just to check in, should we be getting an email back saying "Yep, I received it," or should I shoot it off again?
Or perhaps, did it tickle the region of bad where one's memory refuses to transcribe the event? |
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“I’m not leaving you alone.” “Are you kidding me? I’m not a baby. God.” I reach down, grab a fistful of rocks, throw ‘em at a bush on the other side. A little yellow bird flies out. Sorry bird I didn’t mean to— ~ M. Sparks, EFFIN' ALBERT |
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'Twas but a dream of thee
El Jefe
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We've had a pretty good number of stories already turned in, so this should be a really fun round.
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New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin
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Mac, I remember the email (submissions AT absolutewrite DOT com), but -- are there are any special formatting requirements?
ETA: Sent it. Maybe someday I'll finish something well before deadline.
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'Twas but a dream of thee
El Jefe
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Stories are up! I'll put a poll up later tonight.
![]() Happy reading, all! (And if you don't see your story there, PM me and we'll track it down!)
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Straw-fed
Join Date: Apr 2011
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I just finished my first read -- very
Now to read again and make my first cut. *Smileywithscissorssmiley*
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Crit this? The Knock [Short - 3900 Words - Adult Content] |
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Quite a variety! Nice to see some poetry in there.
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You Know We're Gonna Do It Right
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Variety, indeed. Some novel stuff. Didn't enter myself this time but really enjoying the reads. Gonna be a tricky vote.
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Huh.
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Okay, I'm excited! The ol' fingers are itchin' to get to at it now, so. . .
Not that, mr. smarty pants.
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“I’m not leaving you alone.” “Are you kidding me? I’m not a baby. God.” I reach down, grab a fistful of rocks, throw ‘em at a bush on the other side. A little yellow bird flies out. Sorry bird I didn’t mean to— ~ M. Sparks, EFFIN' ALBERT |
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Straw-fed
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Finished my second scissor read - cut the 9 down to 5. Last read and final cut tomorrow. Some funny stuff in there.
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figuring it all out
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Read the first two stories and the poems.
Pretty enjoyable tales, nice! Last edited by Cernex; 02-19-2013 at 05:56 AM. Reason: Like always, first draft sucked! |
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Look at me! I'm a guitar!
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Have read the first 5 entries. Methinks the second 5 will take a mite longer to read.
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Main WIPs The Enchanted City - need to write synopsis and query and submit. In other words, I've finished editing it. (Thank Goddess!) The Dead Of Winter - going to resume editing soon. The Anger That Drives Me To Heresy - need to start editing if I have time. I have a query here for The Enchanted City. (Password: vista) Any comments appreciated. ![]() |
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Read 'em all. Indeed, they did subvert, twist, parody, and otherwise mess with the regular romance/Valentine's Day tropes, motifs, and themes. I found the entries blackly humorous, decidedly off-kilter, more than a tad askew. Some, more than others. Some, a lot more. . .
As Mac said, it's all good.
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“I’m not leaving you alone.” “Are you kidding me? I’m not a baby. God.” I reach down, grab a fistful of rocks, throw ‘em at a bush on the other side. A little yellow bird flies out. Sorry bird I didn’t mean to— ~ M. Sparks, EFFIN' ALBERT |
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Straw-fed
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Last cut cut and the votes from the United Kingdom are in.
Good job everyone.
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Okay, Harry, time to scoot over. . .
Hey, Haiku person is kicking butt and that ain't no surprise! Come see! There's an eclectic assortment of twisted Valentine goodness just waiting for you, so take you pick -- There's an Asshole Jar, a wink and a kink, Cupie Boopie, el cheapo gifto (it's the thought that counts!), Hideous Beastie and True Love Tex, Miguel the Venereologist, sweet love poison, Jim Good's crotch and one really long-ass turd. I hope I didn't forget anybody!!! If I did, a pox on. . . HarryHoskins. ![]() Enjoy, and don't forget to do your civic doody!
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“I’m not leaving you alone.” “Are you kidding me? I’m not a baby. God.” I reach down, grab a fistful of rocks, throw ‘em at a bush on the other side. A little yellow bird flies out. Sorry bird I didn’t mean to— ~ M. Sparks, EFFIN' ALBERT Last edited by kkbe; 02-23-2013 at 04:45 AM. |
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Huh.
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Fact: My submission is pretty much tanking.
Fact: Everybody who submitted an entry is a winner! Extrapolation: I submitted an entry, ergo. . . Aw, man, my submission is getting spanked! But it's okay! We're all winners! ![]() And this winner bows to Haiku!
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“I’m not leaving you alone.” “Are you kidding me? I’m not a baby. God.” I reach down, grab a fistful of rocks, throw ‘em at a bush on the other side. A little yellow bird flies out. Sorry bird I didn’t mean to— ~ M. Sparks, EFFIN' ALBERT Last edited by kkbe; 02-24-2013 at 08:07 PM. Reason: We're, not W're. Ugh, can you fix it, Putputt??? |
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