tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post9066923284076659484..comments2023-08-27T04:22:55.468-07:00Comments on The Literary Lab: Genre Wars Contest Ending ThoughtsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-38953737498323647312009-12-04T07:13:24.486-08:002009-12-04T07:13:24.486-08:00I mean DAVIN....
Sorry.
Hang me.I mean DAVIN....<br />Sorry.<br />Hang me.Yvonne Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212188414972694795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-20502773930433016152009-12-04T06:31:57.548-08:002009-12-04T06:31:57.548-08:00John Gardner's On Becomming A Novelist has bec...John Gardner's On Becomming A Novelist has become my bible.<br />If he says it's so, it must be.<br />And, David, are those manuscript pages you're hanging on the line?Yvonne Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212188414972694795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-61074455619431375452009-12-04T05:12:33.090-08:002009-12-04T05:12:33.090-08:00Oonch is actually a word. I did not know that. Joh...Oonch is actually a word. I did not know that. John Gardner used it, it must be real.Charlie Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347938747849177632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-64855123953429127602009-12-03T22:11:07.001-08:002009-12-03T22:11:07.001-08:00Paperback Writer, I hope you are staying warm! Let...Paperback Writer, I hope you are staying warm! Let us discuss again on the actual number of stories. We weren't sure if we should announce since we don't know how many stories we are accepting yet, and thus how many stories we have to reject.<br /><br />Yvonne, we are currently undecided about whether or not we will see all of the names. We have discussed giving feedback. That's still on the table if we feel like that's what people want. <br /><br />Thanks, Donna! I'm the same way. It hard for me to get started, but once I start, it's hard to stop. It's all about inertia.<br /><br />Mariah--August was a long time ago! Hope you get some sun soon. I hope you'll try to make a cover for us! I'm getting warmed up to try and do some artwork as well!Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-6094761331122804882009-12-03T20:17:48.166-08:002009-12-03T20:17:48.166-08:00Just thought I would mention that it's been ra...Just thought I would mention that it's been raining seemingly nonstop in NC since August. <br /><br />I made the cover of one of my high school yearbooks, so I'm really excited you guys are letting anybody try!Mariah Irvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181111151756005743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-61298075978361945662009-12-03T20:01:57.889-08:002009-12-03T20:01:57.889-08:00I think its a great idea that you three do not see...I think its a great idea that you three do not see the names of the author's with the writing. No undue influence there.<br /><br />I'm really glad you posted this contest. It actually made me sit down and work up a short story for it. As I've said before, I'm a lazy writer and need prompting to write. I'm obsessive once I start, but starting . . .<br /><br />Good luck with reading all the submissions.<br /><br />.........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-76453702469566106812009-12-03T18:45:26.095-08:002009-12-03T18:45:26.095-08:00So if you don't select a story, you won't ...So if you don't select a story, you won't look at the name of the writer? Hmmm I can see the positives and negatives of that but then the writer won't get any feedback...not that you were doing this to offer feedback but you know how needy we all are for acknowledgment.<br /><br />I only regret that I've just recently discovered your amazing site.<br /><br />I agree with Charlie. An anthology could be an important investment.Yvonne Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212188414972694795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-56208540166364936552009-12-03T17:44:58.140-08:002009-12-03T17:44:58.140-08:00So, when are you going to tell us how many entries...So, when are you going to tell us how many entries you had in all? I'm curious.<br />My thanks to Becca, also.<br /><br />And, if you care, the temperature is dropping to 10 degrees here in Salt Lake City tonight. nippy.A Paperback Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155962941590663738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-37206947014002773762009-12-03T16:51:42.936-08:002009-12-03T16:51:42.936-08:00Shoot, I just revealed that we only rely on record...Shoot, I just revealed that we only rely on recorded comments at this blog.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-69324567874698966072009-12-03T16:51:15.507-08:002009-12-03T16:51:15.507-08:00Crimey, obviously we're not at the party every...Crimey, obviously we're not at the party everyone else is at. Sigh. Can't wait to announce winners! Fist we have to decide...Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-46158353422649816112009-12-03T16:04:11.770-08:002009-12-03T16:04:11.770-08:00Crimey, obviously we're not at the party every...Crimey, obviously we're not at the party everyone else is at. Sigh. Can't wait to announce winners! Fist we have to decide...Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-37553516659164507212009-12-03T16:00:45.440-08:002009-12-03T16:00:45.440-08:00Davin, Michelle, and Scott, you are obviously havi...Davin, Michelle, and Scott, you are obviously having too much fun on the blog today! :)<br /><br />I'm very excited to see the results of the contest. I'm sure there are some fantastic stories in the bunch.About Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011023963327391019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-74968674145574370932009-12-03T15:51:51.962-08:002009-12-03T15:51:51.962-08:00Charlie, and very good thoughts at that! Thank you...Charlie, and very good thoughts at that! Thank you. And, it's nice when the rain scrubs the air clean. In LA, our air needs a lot of scrubbing.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-30557819940315304462009-12-03T15:31:20.145-08:002009-12-03T15:31:20.145-08:00It rained last night in New York, but it turned ou...It rained last night in New York, but it turned out nice.Charlie Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347938747849177632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-32305406780122373892009-12-03T15:30:52.078-08:002009-12-03T15:30:52.078-08:00My son had operations on both his feet at one year...My son had operations on both his feet at one year old by Shriner's Hospital for Children. I hear they do a lot of nice things for children everywhere, not just USA. Borders shouldn't limit a kids' medical care, nor should a lack of funds. <br /><br />Just a thought.Charlie Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347938747849177632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-41639847711972737822009-12-03T14:50:21.825-08:002009-12-03T14:50:21.825-08:00C. N., it was indeed Becca! I'm glad she helpe...C. N., it was indeed Becca! I'm glad she helped you out. We didn't give her much instruction, so I think she was forced to wing it most of the time. She was great!Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-5932441720378091682009-12-03T14:48:11.165-08:002009-12-03T14:48:11.165-08:00Just wanted to say on the public record that Becca...Just wanted to say on the public record that Becca did a great job. There were a couple technical questions about my entries and she was not only perceptive enough to notice the issues, but resolved them in a quick and thoughtful way. (Assuming it was Becca I was corresponding with... lol)C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-78147008980183232072009-12-03T14:27:41.152-08:002009-12-03T14:27:41.152-08:00Woohoo! How lovely! I'd love to see snow in Pa...Woohoo! How lovely! I'd love to see snow in Paris. When I went there it was, like, 100 degrees in July.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-62942561454856952622009-12-03T14:26:13.928-08:002009-12-03T14:26:13.928-08:00Yes, we had snow in Paris. I got to wear a long co...Yes, we had snow in Paris. I got to wear a long coat, which was pretty exciting! I'll send some pictures to your email. :)Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-56985665719542855012009-12-03T14:25:01.475-08:002009-12-03T14:25:01.475-08:00I would love to see you in a blizzard, Davin. Have...I would love to see you in a blizzard, Davin. Have you even seen much snow? Did it snow in Paris?Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-25860482545798510742009-12-03T14:23:55.417-08:002009-12-03T14:23:55.417-08:00I think I do, but whenever I tell anyone else that...I think I do, but whenever I tell anyone else that, they laugh at me.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-5543446013287392102009-12-03T14:23:00.557-08:002009-12-03T14:23:00.557-08:00Do you even have seasons, Davin?Do you even have seasons, Davin?Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-37856648407361179382009-12-03T14:22:07.848-08:002009-12-03T14:22:07.848-08:00Our palm trees are indifferent to the seasons.
S...Our palm trees are indifferent to the seasons. <br /><br />Scott, you're making our readers do all the work. :)Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-79113140744375521452009-12-03T14:20:33.626-08:002009-12-03T14:20:33.626-08:00Scott, I think that's a good idea. We're h...Scott, I think that's a good idea. We're having everyone vote on that, right? Wow, your poor rosebushes. It has frozen here several nights, but my sage bush outside my door is still growing strong. It's a hardy little thing!Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092805684169371138.post-39271998322870328912009-12-03T14:18:55.887-08:002009-12-03T14:18:55.887-08:00It got below freezing here last night. There was a...It got below freezing here last night. There was a layer of frost on everything. The water in the birdbath was frozen solid and I'm sure our few remaining roses have called it quits for the year. I think it's about 40°F here now, but the sun is out, only half-obscured by clouds.<br /><br /><b>Regarding the Genre Wars Anthology: Maybe some of our readers can nominate charities for the profits?</b>scott g.f.baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726743149139510832noreply@blogger.com