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DirtyMartini
Rest in Peace
Congrats on your big "achievement"...I clicked on it a couple of days back, and you were at 983...looks like all this begging and groveling paid off...only kidding, ahem...

Btw, you could return the favor...I have a couple of neglected poems myself...I just checked "Neon Sign"...it is still 30 views from the 3000 milestone, and my 9/11 poem needs a mere 4 views to get to the 2000 mark...

Now, if I could just convince Lisa to lower the "famous story" badge requirement by a factor of ten, we'd all have a chance...
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Quote by magnificent1rascal
My entries didn't make the shortlist, found here, but it was a good challenge to undertake nonetheless. I'm glad to have done it.

(And I still think some of mine are better than the finalists.)


Your post here just gave me the inspiration for my own six word story...

"I entered five, but none won."
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"The Flying Elephants Short Story Prize is meant to showcase the work of outstanding short story writers who have not yet published a book. Six winning short story writers will share a $5,000 cash prize."...the theme of the contest is “AndWeWereHungry. . . .”...no fee, and sounds like some serious money here...check it out my friends...

At-A-Glance: Short Story Contest « AndWeWereHungry
http://andwewerehungry.org/short-story-contest-at-a-glance/

Top Prize Theme: “AndWeWereHungry for Nature.” (*Top two prizes
reserved for stories that connect the theme with nature.)
All six winners will be published. Prizes will be awarded in the
following order: $2,000, $1,000, $750, $500, $500, $250.
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Here we go...Lady's Home Journal 2012 Personal Essay Contest..."For our second annual Personal Essay Contest, we want to hear about a memorable moment in your life -- the day, or the hour, or the second that changed everything. We urge you to be poignant, reflective, funny. Make us howl with laughter. Make us blubber in our cubicles (we can take it!)."...no fee, 2k word limit...and a nice, fat $3000.00 first prize...not too shabby my friends, check it out...

2012 Personal Essay Contest
http://www.lhj.com/community/your-stories/2012-personal-essay-contest/?ordersrc=rdlhj1102107[/size]
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Here's a themed erotica sub call..."All stories must have three central components: 1) The element of chance, fate, fortune, karma, serendipity, luck, or what-have-you. It can be good, it can be bad, it can be indifferent, but the element must be present and visible."...pays $25, another $25 if it goes to a print edition...check it out...

Call for Submissions: Like Fortune’s Fool: Erotic Tales of Serendipity and Luck | Circlet Press: Wel
http://www.circlet.com/?p=4263[/size]
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What you trying to say Reverend Rump...that my writing is a crime?

I resemble that remark...oh wait, let me go think about this one...
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A big well-deserved congrats to all...and I have to say it was extremely tight at the top...and if you entered the contest, and didn't win...well, you may have missed by a millimeter or so...just sayin'
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Quote by steffanie


Not so sure why she mentioned leaving erotica out - unless you made a pass at her.



Funny...I can't seem to recall anything along the lines of making a pass at her...

Anyway...on another note...a good idea if you're attempting to promote a book, or anything else for that matter...is to get something like this interview mentioned as many places as possible...so, for example, it is now mentioned here...

NJ Poets and Poetry - New Jersey poet Alan Jankowski interview
http://njpoetspoetry.blogspot.com/2012/09/new-jersey-poet-alan-jankowski-interview.html
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My first ever newspaper interview mentions a very famous story site that some here may recognize...the online version went live last night, and the print edition came out this morning, Thursday Sept. 20...

Apparently I'm front page news online, but on page 24 in the print edition...there are a couple of minor factual errors, and if you read the first line carefully you'll quickly realize they might consider hiring a proofreader, but overall I think it came out nice...

Here's the link to the online version...

S. Amboy resident finds world of exposure on the Internet
http://www1.gmnews.com/2012/09/20/s-amboy-resident-finds-world-of-exposure-on-the-internet/[/size]
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We’re pleased to announce the Carson Prize in Poetry or Prose, a writing contest that will present one winning writer with a $100 award and publication in our first print issue, to be published in early 2013..."We welcome entrants to submit up to five poems of any length or up to two prose pieces (8,000 words or less per piece)"...no fee, open to all nationalities...Nov. 15 deadline...go for it my friends...

Mixed Fruit Magazine
http://mixedfruitmagazine.com/[/size]
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‎"THE SANTA CLAWS CONTEST is for aspiring fiction and creative non-fiction writers who have not professionally published. This contest covers TWO issues: the October Issue (horror / suspense) and the December Issue (holiday / fantasy)."...no fee, $500 first prize...publication...you get the idea, check it out my friends...

CONTEST - LITERNATIONAL
http://www.liternational.com/contest-2/
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Quote by Lisa


I've just added the badge to your profile. Gav used to do it but he's made it so I can add it now.



Oh, you have the power to give out badges now eh Lisa? I wouldn't tell too many people that around here...you'll soon be getting threats, bribe offers, etc...and soon corruption, greed, and assortment of other deadly sins will rear their ugly head here at Stories Space...

Not to mention hostage taking, drive by shootings in the forums...that sort of thing...you get the idea...
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Quote by Kiki


and Thank You DM drinks are on me if you want you may borrow my badge that is if you can find it


Looks like it might be a while before we find that badge...but I'll gladly drink with you in the meantime...
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Quote by Kiki

Btw Gav Love the badge


Not sure if I saw the badge yet...I'll have to go look again...if it looks too nice I might want to quit my job here and just become a reader...not a bad thing btw...

And yeah, I second what Lisa said about supporting and encouraging fellow members...and I'm not saying that just because she's my boss...really, it's great to have people read and comment...

I have to admit, I don't always get the time to read all I would like here...and damn, I work here...that ain't good...congrats to you Kiki...
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DirtyMartini
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I saw the Talking Heads in 1978...just after the second album came out, Capital Theater, Passaic, NJ...damn, I was still in high school..just sayin'
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Quote by mazza
Wow, that sounds great!! I might give that a go... Thank you for sharing it x


Go for it...I think you got two weeks...and 700 words is nothing...I got poems longer than that...well, one at least...

Giood Luck...
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