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(@olddarth)
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Congrats Hannah!  fistinair clapper   salute

 
Posted : May 7, 2019 5:50 am
Dragonchef
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the story I just got SF with was originally an HM. ...

Hannah-Flower! You got SF? Wow. Congratulations!
You must be over the moon.
Wow, again. So cool.
wotf053

3 HMs
6 SHMs
Umpteen Rs
Still hoping and working toward better -
One of these days, Alice . . . POW! We're going to the moon!

 
Posted : May 7, 2019 6:36 am
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Congrats hannahAZOK!!!

 
Posted : May 7, 2019 6:43 am
JVAshley
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Woo Hoo, Hannah!!! wotf010

~ J V Ashley

 
Posted : May 7, 2019 7:14 am
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Semifinalist is a HUGE honor, Hannah. It means you made Dave sweat it out, you were in his final pile. Take cues off that critique, and not just for that story. Dave is trying to help you aim just a bit better in your writing so that you can hit the bullseye.

Congratulations!

~Moon~

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Posted : May 8, 2019 7:40 pm
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It's been three weeks now since the first results were announced. I'm twitching for our forumite finalists. Hopefully you guys hear back really really soon! Crossing my fingers for you!

 
Posted : May 9, 2019 5:55 am
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It's been three weeks now since the first results were announced. I'm twitching for our forumite finalists. Hopefully you guys hear back really really soon! Crossing my fingers for you!

I am sure that... they.... appreciate your well wishes, agree with the sentiment, and all of ... them .... who are lurking are wishing they could talk about the experience.

WOTF: HM x 16, SHMx2, SF x 1, F V31 Q3, V32 Q2, V32 Q4, V34 Q3, V36 Q1
Baen Fantasy Award Winner 2014
V32 Published Finalist
3rd place V37 Q1!

 
Posted : May 9, 2019 6:51 am
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Congratulations on your semifinalist placement, Hannah! To get into Dave's final stack, you wrote an original idea, and executed it well. The critique kills resubmit, of course, but it's still invaluable in getting some insight into what Dave likes about your work, and what he finds lacking in this piece. That knowledge can be put to very good use in your next work. Not to be overlooked is the opportunity to create a fresh story in the same world, wrapped around similar concepts, but explored through a different character or different method. You already know you nicked the bullseye with the one you sent.

All the beast,

Wulf Moon

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Posted : May 12, 2019 8:17 am
Thegirlintheglasses
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wotf058 yay! I am happy to get this gag off my mouth and officially say I made finalist. I can also officially say I did not win. Still makes me feel like I'm on the path. Onward!

Brittany Rainsdon
R-SHM-HM-R-HM-R-F-F-HM-HM-SHM-HM-HM-SF-PF-2nd place!
Published Finalist Volume 37 Quarter 4
Second Place Volume 38 Quarter 1

First publication was "Perfectly Painted Lies" published in Deep Magic Spring 2021 and reprinted in the anthology, Best of Deep Magic Volume 2.
Learn more about me at rainsdonwrites.com

 
Posted : May 13, 2019 1:02 pm
Preston Dennett
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wotf058 yay! I am happy to get this gag off my mouth and officially say I made finalist. I can also officially say I did not win. Still makes me feel like I'm on the path. Onward!

Congratudolances, Brittany. Two finalists in a row. That's amazing! You are definitely on the path. You'll get 'em next time. wotf009 wotf009 wotf009

Preston Dennett
HM x 12
F x 1
Winner, 2nd place, Q1, Volume 35
40 stories published! (and counting!)

 
Posted : May 13, 2019 1:20 pm
czing
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Well done to that HM to SF story - and thanks for sharing (gives folks like me hope)

And nice job on the finalist - and someone noted that is two in a row?? That must feel downright fantastic!

Kudos to both of you.

v36 Q1, Q3 - HM; Q4 - R
v37 Q1 - R; Q2 - SHM; Q4 - HM
v38 Q1 - HM; Q2 - SHM; Q3 - HM; Q4 - HM
v39 Q1 - SHM; Q3 - HM; Q4 -RWC
v40 Q1, Q2 - HM; Q3 - Pending

 
Posted : May 13, 2019 1:31 pm
JVAshley
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wotf058 yay! I am happy to get this gag off my mouth and officially say I made finalist. I can also officially say I did not win. Still makes me feel like I'm on the path. Onward!

You are definitely on the road to success!!!
Congrats! wotf010

~ J V Ashley

 
Posted : May 13, 2019 2:48 pm
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wotf058 yay! I am happy to get this gag off my mouth and officially say I made finalist. I can also officially say I did not win. Still makes me feel like I'm on the path. Onward!

I'll congratulate you here as well, Brittany. CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING A FINALIST. Two in a row even! Consistent high marks like that means you are writing at pro level, well done! Be sure to send those stories out to other markets and keep writing fresh stories! It's where we grow.

All the beast,

~Moon~

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IT’S HERE! Many have been begged me to publish the Super Secrets of Writing. How to Write a Howling Good Story is now a #1 BESTSELLING BOOK! Get yours at your favorite retailer HERE!

 
Posted : May 13, 2019 3:42 pm
(@scafontaine)
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Congrats Brittany! That's awesome, twice in a row. Three's a charm!

 
Posted : May 13, 2019 5:45 pm
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Huge congrats! Wow, two in a row? You're definitely doing something right.

 
Posted : May 13, 2019 9:17 pm
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wotf058 yay! I am happy to get this gag off my mouth and officially say I made finalist. I can also officially say I did not win. Still makes me feel like I'm on the path. Onward!

That's awesome. Congrats to your achievement! wotf015 wotf010

R, HM, R
http://www.helgemahrt.com
Sky High, my YA/SciFi novel

 
Posted : May 13, 2019 9:23 pm
chuckt
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Frickin Awesome Brittany. SO CLOSE!!!!

Chuck Thompson
6 Rs, 5 HMs, 2 SHMs

 
Posted : May 13, 2019 11:01 pm
Dragonchef
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wotf058 yay! I am happy to get this gag off my mouth and officially say I made finalist. I can also officially say I did not win. Still makes me feel like I'm on the path. Onward!

wotf015
So dang cool, Brittany! Congrats!
And there are still several quarters left for you to take it the next step up, or better yet: A complete jump to 1st place. Couldn't have happened to a better person . . . unless, of course, it was me. But I have a long way to go before I get there--according to my critiquers. So back to my original statement . . . You. Are. Da. Bomb. Baby!
wotf010

3 HMs
6 SHMs
Umpteen Rs
Still hoping and working toward better -
One of these days, Alice . . . POW! We're going to the moon!

 
Posted : May 13, 2019 11:29 pm
chuckt
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Congrats again!

Geesh-it's almost time to start twitching about Q2.

Chuck Thompson
6 Rs, 5 HMs, 2 SHMs

 
Posted : May 14, 2019 1:09 am
RETreasure
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Congrats to you Brittany! You know you're close!

Fingers crossed for the other forumite we're waiting to hear from!

V34: R,HM,R
V35: HM,R,R,HM
V36: R,HM,HM,SHM
V37: HM,SF,SHM,SHM
V38: (P)F, SHM, F, F
V39: SHM, SHM, HM, SHM
Published Finalist Volume 38
Pro’d out Q4V39
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Managing Editor, Apex Magazine

 
Posted : May 14, 2019 1:24 am
 TimE
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Well done, Brittany. Two in a row is fantastic.

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Posted : May 14, 2019 1:43 am
(@kd-julicher)
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wotf058

And didn't win. This is my life :p Congrats Brittany on your making finalist too! Better luck next time!

WOTF: HM x 16, SHMx2, SF x 1, F V31 Q3, V32 Q2, V32 Q4, V34 Q3, V36 Q1
Baen Fantasy Award Winner 2014
V32 Published Finalist
3rd place V37 Q1!

 
Posted : May 14, 2019 2:01 am
 TimE
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That really is a super record, KD. You must be so close. Congratulations and hard luck.

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Posted : May 14, 2019 2:07 am
JVAshley
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wotf058

And didn't win. This is my life :p Congrats Brittany on your making finalist too! Better luck next time!

CONGRATS on the Finalist! wotf010
Although, I was SURE you and Brittany were winning this quarter.
I will be careful and keep my glee in check next quarter so that I don't throw any unintended bad mojo on you. Then you two will DEFINITELY WIN!

Oops, I pre-glee-ed again.
Note to self: Keep it in check until after they announce.

~ J V Ashley

 
Posted : May 14, 2019 2:38 am
Dragonchef
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wotf058

And didn't win. This is my life :p Congrats Brittany on your making finalist too! Better luck next time!

KD! You too? Wow! And to think I knew you when. Well, just prior to your "win" (yes, as far as I am concerned, you won) that is.
Congrats, mon ami! Three more quarters to take it further . . . sweet. Go get 'em.

3 HMs
6 SHMs
Umpteen Rs
Still hoping and working toward better -
One of these days, Alice . . . POW! We're going to the moon!

 
Posted : May 14, 2019 2:44 am
(@helge-mahrt)
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wotf058

And didn't win. This is my life :p Congrats Brittany on your making finalist too! Better luck next time!

Congrats. That's 5 now? Awesome! wotf010

R, HM, R
http://www.helgemahrt.com
Sky High, my YA/SciFi novel

 
Posted : May 14, 2019 3:51 am
chuckt
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wotf058

And didn't win. This is my life :p Congrats Brittany on your making finalist too! Better luck next time!

Woot! Congrats. That resume in your sig line is looking pretty good.

Chuck Thompson
6 Rs, 5 HMs, 2 SHMs

 
Posted : May 14, 2019 4:18 am
Thegirlintheglasses
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KD thank you. You are a legend...and now hold a record I know you'd rather have tied (Most times finalist without a win). But it sounds like you've got a few more stories to throw in the ring. Fingers crossed for Q2. And Q3! You've got this!!!!

Brittany Rainsdon
R-SHM-HM-R-HM-R-F-F-HM-HM-SHM-HM-HM-SF-PF-2nd place!
Published Finalist Volume 37 Quarter 4
Second Place Volume 38 Quarter 1

First publication was "Perfectly Painted Lies" published in Deep Magic Spring 2021 and reprinted in the anthology, Best of Deep Magic Volume 2.
Learn more about me at rainsdonwrites.com

 
Posted : May 14, 2019 4:25 am
(@kd-julicher)
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wotf058

And didn't win. This is my life :p Congrats Brittany on your making finalist too! Better luck next time!

Congrats. That's 5 now? Awesome! wotf010

I have now passed Scott Parkin as the most-losing finalist ever. He won on his fifth try. That's definitely something! Persevere, everyone, and you'll make it.

WOTF: HM x 16, SHMx2, SF x 1, F V31 Q3, V32 Q2, V32 Q4, V34 Q3, V36 Q1
Baen Fantasy Award Winner 2014
V32 Published Finalist
3rd place V37 Q1!

 
Posted : May 14, 2019 4:43 am
(@scafontaine)
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Congrats on the fifth finalist KD. I hope the next one gets you that deserved win!!

 
Posted : May 14, 2019 5:14 am
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