Wow, what a finish! William, you were brilliant throughout. And the finalists were as good a group of writers as I think you'll find anywhere.
Jenna, this has been great. We endured glitches that would have had Ryan Seacrest at a loss for words, and came out of it smilin' all the way. Thank goodness the new Harry Potter book just came out, otherwise I would have nothing to read this weekend!
WOW Congrats to both Sarah and William. You are both amazing writers. As was said, I'm sure it was a very close race to the finish. All the best to you.
Congrats to you Sarah! And congrats to William! I have enjoyed every minute of it... Incredible work produced with a ticking clock in the background. Thanks to you Jenna for running a classy contest! And thanks to Melina for counting the votes! Absolutely amazing work from everybody! I'm going to miss all of it.
Roses R red
Violets R blue.
Many congrats! Sarah!!!
Very good for you!
William, congrats too. We know we'll hear great things from the both of you. Yep, and a very special thanks to Jenna and all who were involved in the great contest.
Throughout the entire competition, I wanted there to be a tie, and I suspected early on who one of the finalists would be. Felt good to be right, but continued to vote for the writing each week vs the writer.
Congrats, Sarah. You've done well and have earned this.
William, thank you. In reading your entries each week I've learned something new stylistically. Well done.
I'm looking forward to seeing more from all of the finalists in the future!
It was a tough competition, for the writers, as well as the judges and readers. There were weeks when I didn't want to choose only one winner. Both Sarah and William have a talent that is entertaining, soul-satisfying and awe-inspiring. There were many writers in this competition who will go far. I was glad to witness the whole event. It's great to see so many writers following their dreams. I consider myself blessed to have finally joined your ranks and began on the same path.
Thanks to all the contestants for taking the competition seriously enough to make it into a serious competition...and a seriously good read for all the voters.
I doubt you've only shown the world what you can do, but most likely also shown yourselves what you are truly capable of. All I can say is none of you should let this be the end of the path you've embarked on.
Really this is where someone ought to be bringing on a huge bouquet of flowers for the organisers... are virtual flowers virtually the same?
Congratulations to Sarah! Congratulations to William![/B]
I too picked the two of you as the finalists, right from the beginning!
I'm sure this contest has helped get your juices flowing--now just don't take a vacation from writing. Godspeed on your journey and may it take you to a truly enchanted land.
To be honest, I almost didn't vote at all. Both entries were so good, I wavered back and forth several times. At one point, I gave up. But Jenna's threats frightened me, so I finally voted! LOL!
I was too busy to enter the contest, but after reading the entries, I'm not sure I'm brave enough to go up against the talent displayed here.
You both are such great writers, I had to come back and read the final entries more than once... you really made it tough to choose! I look forward to reading more work from both of you in the future and wish you both the best of luck!
Thanks for all the kind words! I have not disappeared off the face of the planet - or even from AW - but am just *swamped* with work. Such is the freelance life - when it rains, it pours. So THANK YOU again, and congratulations to all the finalists. I can't wait to read everyone's books!
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