tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post5290610323690645456..comments2023-07-01T03:18:42.772-07:00Comments on First Draft: Here We GoOOoooOoo!Nadine Lamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-60737259066143225672010-02-21T12:06:39.711-07:002010-02-21T12:06:39.711-07:00Great, Robin! Click on the cactus link at the top ...Great, Robin! Click on the cactus link at the top left of the sidebar and follow the instructions. Need to get it submitted today...depending on what part of the world you are located.<br /><br />The more the merrier!Nadine Lamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-52346347075595014012010-02-21T12:02:22.690-07:002010-02-21T12:02:22.690-07:00I am interested as well.I am interested as well.Robin Rhodesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-136655304094960092010-02-11T08:21:28.593-07:002010-02-11T08:21:28.593-07:00Johnny, now would be good. Click on the cactus at ...Johnny, now would be good. Click on the cactus at the top left for all the info. Thanks!Nadine Lamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-24070457528385493022010-02-11T01:05:17.612-07:002010-02-11T01:05:17.612-07:00My entry is ready! When?My entry is ready! When?Johnny Rojohttp://troublewitheverything.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-69059103048088897282010-01-30T03:01:36.433-07:002010-01-30T03:01:36.433-07:00I'm interested! I'm a new writer too :-)
...I'm interested! I'm a new writer too :-)<br /><br />LucyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-1709192812147425712010-01-29T23:33:25.972-07:002010-01-29T23:33:25.972-07:00Doug, Grand - thanks. I'll have to pop over an...Doug, Grand - thanks. I'll have to pop over and visit the forum.Nadine Lamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-84952655848958207022010-01-29T21:38:22.644-07:002010-01-29T21:38:22.644-07:00Sounds good Nadine. Will promote a bit on The Writ...Sounds good Nadine. Will promote a bit on The Write Idea forum, they're a very friendly and active bunch.<br /><br />helenwhittaker dot net fwd slash phpbb2<br /><br />Doug :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-90280794558851808522010-01-29T04:18:26.678-07:002010-01-29T04:18:26.678-07:00Can't wait to see what your wonderful idea is....Can't wait to see what your wonderful idea is.Nadine Lamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-89523169235600852752010-01-29T03:53:49.211-07:002010-01-29T03:53:49.211-07:00Is minor the same as young at heart? would be nice...Is minor the same as young at heart? would be nice if so! Will do, thanks for that, and for the WONDERFUL idea x oAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-13060377064494662442010-01-28T07:12:49.857-07:002010-01-28T07:12:49.857-07:00Yes, Jessie, join it. This is contest is open worl...Yes, Jessie, join it. This is contest is open world wide, unless prohibited by local laws...especially for minors. Simply email your submission when you're finished as indicated above in the link in the sidebar on the top left.Nadine Lamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-52688546410338756582010-01-28T05:36:03.991-07:002010-01-28T05:36:03.991-07:00Is a newbie Aussie allowed in on this comp? Would...Is a newbie Aussie allowed in on this comp? Would love to join in, just for fun!<br />Jessie HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-1912266561975792492010-01-12T14:17:33.352-07:002010-01-12T14:17:33.352-07:00I'm lazy and 500 words sounds good to me!
Coun...I'm lazy and 500 words sounds good to me!<br />Count me in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-56564147497632178592010-01-08T00:15:28.739-07:002010-01-08T00:15:28.739-07:00Hello Anne and welcome. You'll soon see that I...Hello Anne and welcome. You'll soon see that I'm not very geeky, but try the "comment as" window below the post comment window. Look for one that you have an account, or sign up for a google account. Anonymous works too. Feel free to post your url. Just about anything goes on this blog. (I mean that in a nice way.)Nadine Lamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-43748077294869693822010-01-07T09:41:25.966-07:002010-01-07T09:41:25.966-07:00Not sure how to post with my name. Mine was the pr...Not sure how to post with my name. Mine was the previous post.<br /><br />Anne SullyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-86388939503367828812010-01-07T09:38:16.935-07:002010-01-07T09:38:16.935-07:00Hi Nadine,
I'm a new writer (real new!) I woul...Hi Nadine,<br />I'm a new writer (real new!) I would love to enter your contest. I find limited word short stories help to keep my brain active and the challenge of 'Editing Down' is a wonderful exercise. <br />Maybe a competition later on the 'First paragraph of a short story limited to about,say, 100 words? That is a real challenge. <br /><br />Can't wait to get started.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-45963134477780798602010-01-06T22:00:19.585-07:002010-01-06T22:00:19.585-07:00Hello Don...
Good to hear from you again. Interest...Hello Don...<br />Good to hear from you again. Interesting site you are starting. Keep me posted.<br /><br />I'll post more (better?) details on the contest on Monday. Stay tuned.Nadine Lamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-43671241918943528372010-01-06T20:44:40.169-07:002010-01-06T20:44:40.169-07:00Nadine -
Sounds like fun. I'm sure I can come...Nadine -<br /><br />Sounds like fun. I'm sure I can come up with something. <br /><br />Don86usa -Donhttp://www.murderandmayhem.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-6307145448752349722010-01-06T12:38:47.199-07:002010-01-06T12:38:47.199-07:00Mary E said she will judge too! Hello Angela and K...Mary E said she will judge too! Hello Angela and Kelly and Peggy!Nadine Lamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-19708586672023873422010-01-06T08:41:56.912-07:002010-01-06T08:41:56.912-07:00Sounds like fun; count me in!Sounds like fun; count me in!KellySmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036860315185326262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-90866873357266411532010-01-06T07:13:56.005-07:002010-01-06T07:13:56.005-07:00That's a wonderful idea Nadine! I have been ou...That's a wonderful idea Nadine! I have been out of the loop and not writing that much lately. I will do this if I can. :) It sounds great!!! *HUGS*<br />AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-36836750443511339132010-01-06T04:38:04.539-07:002010-01-06T04:38:04.539-07:00I'm in...but 500 words...oh that's SHORT =...I'm in...but 500 words...oh that's SHORT =) I do poems short like that...prose...hmmmm...I'm game! OH...I know exactly what I can submit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-83003549249966482552010-01-05T19:43:37.327-07:002010-01-05T19:43:37.327-07:00Oh wow, I was just thinking, be sure not to miss s...Oh wow, I was just thinking, be sure not to miss someone...And Joy in the east valley of Phoenix.Nadine Lamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-90790003693336154732010-01-05T19:42:46.506-07:002010-01-05T19:42:46.506-07:00We are getting some judges lined up. Nick in the U...We are getting some judges lined up. Nick in the UK, Glyn in France, Anita here in Phoenix Arizona (USA). I've ask some other industry professionals and I will email my extraordinary group of beta readers. We have some interested writers to go with the growing number of judges. That give us so far, editors, authors, and readers as judges...we are getting closer to being awesome! Thanks everyone!<br /><br />I'll add another post on the contest on next Monday. Keep adding comments here.Nadine Lamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-19840602139398702252010-01-05T19:29:47.333-07:002010-01-05T19:29:47.333-07:00Hi Nadine ~ You bet, I'd love to be a judge in...Hi Nadine ~ You bet, I'd love to be a judge in the contest. Since my forte is new writers, I'd prefer reading the stories from the as-yet unpublished crowd. Thanks for thinking of me!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621386137446624737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422983897713906924.post-78674875908410301802010-01-05T11:58:37.114-07:002010-01-05T11:58:37.114-07:00A couple of other points: My January Newsletter (s...A couple of other points: My January Newsletter (see it on my website) is just over 1,000 words. Just for a reference point.<br /><br />While you're there, look at how the newsletter page is set up with the list of links to the newsletter pdf. My web designer says we can set up a page like that for the contest submissions. The link will only be available to the judges. Cool?Nadine Lamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709289434339532281noreply@blogger.com