Comments on: Short Story Competition: Sixth Batch Is Open for Voting!

By: LilSk8rgramma

LilSk8rgramma — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:01:35 +0000

I came here to read all the stories and vote, but the poll is closed and it’s only 1:00 PM on Sunday.

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By: Eva G.

Eva G. — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:02:49 +0000

A couple of these were really good, but the “Call Me Mrs. Malaprop” hit too close to home – well done!

By: John

John — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:52 +0000

Number 2 had me going – very well written, engaging… and then #6! I laughed, and went back to confirm #2 was a high quality piece of work. I nodded, and went through the rest of the stories… but after all, it was #6 that got my vote. ‘Jaguar’ wrote well, but just came up against ‘Benjamin Hall’ this time around.

I wish we could vote for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, weighted 1 = 3 points, 2 = 2 points, 3 = 1 point – then tally everything by total points. This would permit an easier carryover when we vote on the very final set of contenders, and I wouldn’t feel so bad about leaving ‘Jaguar’ in the dust. Oh well…

And thank you for allowing us to comment this time. Comments are a great addition to the competition!

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:05:54 +0000

I LOVE #6. I thought oh my gosh. Those kids are really in a mess and then the end…… LOL That was GREAT!!!!!!! If I knew anything about the author I would bet it was a true story.

By: Linny

Linny — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:40:41 +0000

#No.7. Was I felt ;very captivating, Intense and well devised. Using a variety of emotion and imaginaton made this piece in good favour for further reading. Alexander sounds a pretty nasty guy to.!

A big thumbs up from me.!