tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post895534349959052890..comments2024-03-10T18:18:56.712+10:00Comments on RomanticFridayWriters: Halloween House of Horrors Wrap Up. Featured Writer, Runner Up and Encouragement Award announced! Write romance for Harlequin Escape!dolorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-9631574639788414082012-11-01T09:43:45.792+10:002012-11-01T09:43:45.792+10:00Anna, I hear you, but sometimes a story resonates ...Anna, I hear you, but sometimes a story resonates with us, not with every detail contained within, but the atmosphere and the idea. I think that's what the judge meant - that's what she felt when she read it...Thanks for pointing it out though :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-17764389168661758582012-11-01T09:41:56.609+10:002012-11-01T09:41:56.609+10:00Hi my friends. This was a great competition. Thank...Hi my friends. This was a great competition. Thanks again for all the stories and poems. They fed my writer's soul. Thank you Ann and Nas for judging and writing some of the criiques. Thank you Donna for your careful critiquing as always. I know it was exhausting, but it was worthwhile. Congratulations to all three winners! I'm glad you came back to acknowledge it. Now take a breath ready for the Holiday Spirit blogfest.:D <br /><br />It's Nov 1 in Australia. NaNo has begun. I'm about to begin my fourth novel, Fijian Princess. Can't wait...Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-83259129961497229482012-11-01T09:37:45.355+10:002012-11-01T09:37:45.355+10:00Francine, you will be missed. I've thanked you...Francine, you will be missed. I've thanked you publicly ad infinitum in the past for all your wonderful techno work in setting up the website - so for those who didn't know, Francine is to thank for the website and her ongoing support long after she bowed out as co-host. Co-hosting is not an easy job - it's quite exhausting. See you around facebook Francine. :DDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-13448760258971991042012-11-01T09:33:44.404+10:002012-11-01T09:33:44.404+10:00I've just returned Nancy. It is a heartwarming...I've just returned Nancy. It is a heartwarming post. Once again, congratulations.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-74479784310361345652012-11-01T08:19:41.993+10:002012-11-01T08:19:41.993+10:00Hi,
This is just a minor detail. I don't know ...Hi,<br />This is just a minor detail. I don't know who wrote the critique of Mirror Mirror by Debra Ann Elliott, but there is a glitch in this text:<br /><br />'The beginning of this intriguing story of mirrors and ghosts immediately piqued my interest with its echoes of the fairy tale <b><i>Sleeping Beauty</i></b>: “Mirror, mirror in my bedroom.” <br /><br />As the mother of a ten year old son and an eight year old daughter, I have spent the last five years or more reading fairy tales for my children, every, single, evening, and I know many tales by heart - in two languages. <br /><br />There is no magic mirror in <i>Sleeping Beauty</i>, only a spinning wheel and a castle overgrown by thorny rosebushes. It must be <i>Snow White</i> with the evil stepmother/queen and her magical mirror, that the author of this critique is thinking of.<br /><br />It could be a sign of the strain that the judges were put through, fatigue from having to read and access each text with a deadline.<br /><br />But for the record, it is <i>Snow White</i> and not <i>Sleeping Beauty</i>, that has the magic mirror.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />AnnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-27808469289293615352012-11-01T08:05:54.405+10:002012-11-01T08:05:54.405+10:00Thank you Donna! Thank you Donna! Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-78733619078786835032012-11-01T02:05:21.939+10:002012-11-01T02:05:21.939+10:00Hi everyone
I posted about my win today. It's ...Hi everyone<br />I posted about my win today. It's pretty much what was said here but if you would like to stop by I'd love to have you.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-61885074274013945282012-11-01T02:04:24.132+10:002012-11-01T02:04:24.132+10:00Ditto that Donna.
NancyDitto that Donna.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-22411112720757070842012-11-01T00:33:25.550+10:002012-11-01T00:33:25.550+10:00Thank you Donna.
Your kind words are really appre...Thank you Donna. <br />Your kind words are really appreciated!<br />oxox<br />AnnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-42683297729040443762012-10-31T12:35:35.136+10:002012-10-31T12:35:35.136+10:00Congratulations to all the winners; and a HUGE tha...Congratulations to all the winners; and a HUGE thank you to all participants. Your writings are exciting and I enjoyed each excerpt.<br /><br />I offer a round of applause to our judges Nas and Ann, and hope to see them back again soon.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-20228172513809528902012-10-31T12:32:49.230+10:002012-10-31T12:32:49.230+10:00Your voice and humor will be missed F. Good luck ...Your voice and humor will be missed F. Good luck with all writing adventures.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-38818351740100449632012-10-31T12:31:50.005+10:002012-10-31T12:31:50.005+10:00Thanks for participating with us Debra. We hope t...Thanks for participating with us Debra. We hope to see you around in the future.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-68479510375377555362012-10-31T12:30:54.301+10:002012-10-31T12:30:54.301+10:00Good luck to you too Nilanjana. Good luck with yo...Good luck to you too Nilanjana. Good luck with your own Nov writing.<br /><br />..........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-22143622966807816952012-10-31T12:29:52.744+10:002012-10-31T12:29:52.744+10:00Congratulations Kiru :)
.......dholeCongratulations Kiru :)<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-114684579624326432012-10-31T12:28:35.111+10:002012-10-31T12:28:35.111+10:00Thank you for being a guest judge Nas. The choice...Thank you for being a guest judge Nas. The choices were difficult and I appreciate your expertise. Congratulations your editing appointment. All my best wishes for your new endeavors.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-67073861746964391332012-10-31T12:24:39.596+10:002012-10-31T12:24:39.596+10:00Hi Michael. Thanks for offering your encouragemen...Hi Michael. Thanks for offering your encouragement :)<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-25176764061781882772012-10-31T12:23:52.132+10:002012-10-31T12:23:52.132+10:00They were indeed Anna. Good luck to you too with ...They were indeed Anna. Good luck to you too with your continuing saga of Jenny and Paul.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-41629817386881056492012-10-31T12:22:19.735+10:002012-10-31T12:22:19.735+10:00You stretched your writing skills very well Sally ...You stretched your writing skills very well Sally :)<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-60094598614265363702012-10-31T12:20:55.196+10:002012-10-31T12:20:55.196+10:00The final decision was difficult with so many well...The final decision was difficult with so many well written excerpts.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-31463858320019029212012-10-31T12:19:11.906+10:002012-10-31T12:19:11.906+10:00Happy Halloween Yolanda; and congrats on the RU aw...Happy Halloween Yolanda; and congrats on the RU award.<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-71644729694048508432012-10-31T12:15:48.189+10:002012-10-31T12:15:48.189+10:00I'm looking forward to your post Nancy. Congr...I'm looking forward to your post Nancy. Congrats on the winning excerpt.<br /><br />.....dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-51532985602039422802012-10-31T07:34:26.680+10:002012-10-31T07:34:26.680+10:00Dear Francine,
It has been a pleasure and a privil...Dear Francine,<br />It has been a pleasure and a privilege to become acquainted with you and your unique writing through RFW. <br />Best of luck with all your future projects.<br />Kind regards,<br />AnnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-61629746296209038962012-10-31T05:42:36.168+10:002012-10-31T05:42:36.168+10:00We will really miss you Francine. Yours is such a...We will really miss you Francine. Yours is such a unique style of writing. I wish you all the best in future endeavors. <br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-91254571356150205082012-10-30T23:01:59.246+10:002012-10-30T23:01:59.246+10:00Well done the winners, runner-ups and the judges!
...Well done the winners, runner-ups and the judges!<br /><br />Great team effort all round, and good luck with the Holiday Spirit blogfest... <br /><br />Just a quick add-on: this was my last RFW post. It seems like years ago when Denise and I first discussed the setting up of Romantic Friday Writers, and although Denise preferred the idea of hitting the airways via Twitter & Facebook only, typical rebel that I am I argued the case for a blog and went for it. Hence the blog has proved itself to be the mainstay of RFW, and I shall miss not seeing the new members flourish as they settle in. Unfortunately, like a lot of the original members who've drifted away, commitments elsewhere (writing novels)I too am strapped for enough hours in a day to do all that's required of me. <br /><br />So, the very best to all and good luck with future submissions to RFW and, for those subbing to publishers.<br /><br />best<br />F<br /> Francine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115435078783773981.post-60222179125974044232012-10-30T21:53:53.003+10:002012-10-30T21:53:53.003+10:00Congrat's to the winners and thank you for you...Congrat's to the winners and thank you for your nice critique of my story Mirror Mirror.Debra Gray-Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836657468924341727noreply@blogger.com