tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post2463905481465240582..comments2023-09-05T04:45:06.546-07:00Comments on Talespinning: So much teen spiritTricia J. O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-9177243360530243212010-01-12T07:33:24.093-08:002010-01-12T07:33:24.093-08:00I read about 50 entries all together and some were...I read about 50 entries all together and some were downright amazing.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.workfromhomeindia.biz" rel="nofollow"> Work from home India </a>Nishanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461392896444120934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-3518922557113991942010-01-08T07:19:55.690-08:002010-01-08T07:19:55.690-08:00Good luck on the contest! I need to go read your e...Good luck on the contest! I need to go read your entry :)Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-36318534941981226782010-01-07T22:59:50.565-08:002010-01-07T22:59:50.565-08:00Shelley: Wow. Thank you sooooo much. It really hel...Shelley: Wow. Thank you sooooo much. It really helps me keep going to hear a comment like this. It's funny but none of my favorites made it either. There were a couple I was sure would make it and didn't even get runner-up. It really is interesting how subjective it is.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-44684580255096136412010-01-07T21:25:30.733-08:002010-01-07T21:25:30.733-08:00I loved it. It was VERY different from the majori...I loved it. It was VERY different from the majority, and that's what I loved about it.<br /><br />You know, every teenager *thinks* they are different from all the rest, and then there are those who truly are.<br /><br />Your entry had a very unique voice...there is more to her story.....<br /><br />Well done.<br /><br />(And none of my favorites made the cut. Boo.)storyqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-74279244528558245452010-01-07T21:07:39.730-08:002010-01-07T21:07:39.730-08:00Thanks Donna. It was fun even though I didn't ...Thanks Donna. It was fun even though I didn't make the finals.<br /><br />Robyn: You're so great. :) Thanks for the encouragement, and may those queries score!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-82110355987952956912010-01-07T20:17:49.728-08:002010-01-07T20:17:49.728-08:00You're the ONE! I didn't enter because I a...You're the ONE! I didn't enter because I am preparing to query. But I am really happy for you that you entered. I KNOW that this year will bring great news on the writing front for you Tricia. If not this, then the next one. *wink* <br /><br />And thanks for the much needed hugs. I really felt it. :-)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-999141924838003992010-01-07T18:21:12.379-08:002010-01-07T18:21:12.379-08:00You'all are so brave! Good luck.You'all are so brave! Good luck.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744866369548747484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-3810515834901302882010-01-07T16:58:59.877-08:002010-01-07T16:58:59.877-08:00Been gone all day and just returned to see all the...Been gone all day and just returned to see all these great new comments (and that I didn't make Nathan's cut. boo-hoo)<br /><br />Christy: Those are awesome words from you. Thanks so much!<br /><br />Bish: I know--it's crazy how many entries there are. Numbers would be great.<br /><br />Shelli: Thanks ;D<br /><br />Davin: I have to try to keep it in perspective, remembering it is so subjective, as well.<br /><br />Linda: I can't figure out how Nathan reads them. Somebody calculated it was like him reading a couple of novels in one night.<br /><br />Bethany: Such awesomeness coming from you. Thanks. :D<br /><br />Anna: Hi, welcome back, and thanks!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-65178047401503575202010-01-07T12:31:48.026-08:002010-01-07T12:31:48.026-08:00Good luck! I didn't know about it, because I&...Good luck! I didn't know about it, because I've been on hiatus, but best of luck to you!!!Anna C. Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271598466699263194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-72811907260864718422010-01-07T10:09:06.675-08:002010-01-07T10:09:06.675-08:00For the first time in years I didn't need to e...For the first time in years I didn't need to enter an agent-held contest. And it feels strange/great! Best of luck and I am so proud of you for doing it even though it was a stomach-clenching experience.Bethany Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345327120999157124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-60774575017092667142010-01-07T09:12:01.185-08:002010-01-07T09:12:01.185-08:00The number was up to 672 when I checked the contes...The number was up to 672 when I checked the contest out. WOW! Good Luck, Tricia. My fingers are crossed for you.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-77534440006595480792010-01-07T09:09:23.641-08:002010-01-07T09:09:23.641-08:00Good luck, Tricia. Nathan's contests are so in...Good luck, Tricia. Nathan's contests are so intimidating because you see all of your competition and there are thousands of entries. I didn't enter this one, but I've entered and lost his first paragraph contest.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-65732594269087405272010-01-07T06:15:21.755-08:002010-01-07T06:15:21.755-08:00I wasnt brave enough so kudos to you!I wasnt brave enough so kudos to you!Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-11979403230553651742010-01-07T04:10:07.708-08:002010-01-07T04:10:07.708-08:00My best to all of you who entered. I looked and lo...My best to all of you who entered. I looked and looked and tried to find your posts, but I couldn't :(<br />I wish they were numbered....Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-80896650604648779712010-01-06T22:46:35.069-08:002010-01-06T22:46:35.069-08:00I love your Dear Diary entry, Tricia! You've g...I love your Dear Diary entry, Tricia! You've got a serious shot at winning...Christy Raedekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263316476947361971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-33106820139906167152010-01-06T21:00:49.568-08:002010-01-06T21:00:49.568-08:00Yvonne: Found yours! What a neat premise. The voic...Yvonne: Found yours! What a neat premise. The voice is great and so is that last line.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-33714564421362902472010-01-06T18:37:16.511-08:002010-01-06T18:37:16.511-08:00I did it too and then couldn't believe I did. ...I did it too and then couldn't believe I did. I think I was around the mid-300s. It's the first time I ever did anything so spur of-the-moment. I think I'll head back over and see if I can find yours.Yvonne Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212188414972694795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-56010020875774347462010-01-06T18:36:55.604-08:002010-01-06T18:36:55.604-08:00Stephanie & Jemi: Thanks for your good wishes ...Stephanie & Jemi: Thanks for your good wishes and indeed Nathan is amazing to hold these.<br /><br />Shelley: Thanks, my friend. That clock does keep on ticking.<br /><br />Angela: I wrote something just today, didn't think I would. Maybe that's better--less stress, ha!<br /><br />Amalia: I didn't enter that one. Intimidated, I guess. There are so many entries and some are incredibly good.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-7322969848772809542010-01-06T18:18:05.538-08:002010-01-06T18:18:05.538-08:00Good luck!!
I had the same stomach clenching mome...Good luck!!<br /><br />I had the same stomach clenching moment when I entered his first paragraph contest. Man is it nerve wracking!Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-53739487075857452852010-01-06T18:04:08.596-08:002010-01-06T18:04:08.596-08:00I guess I've been under a rock--hadn't hea...I guess I've been under a rock--hadn't heard about this until too late. Good luck on your entry tho~!Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-35549489321774098162010-01-06T16:26:37.712-08:002010-01-06T16:26:37.712-08:00I can't wait to go and find yours! I did not ...I can't wait to go and find yours! I did not enter...thought for a brief moment about writing one, but the whole clock moving too fast thing got in the way. <br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-6156751206966843932010-01-06T16:11:42.381-08:002010-01-06T16:11:42.381-08:00I love Nathan's blog and his contests are grea...I love Nathan's blog and his contests are great! I didn't get to enter this one - time just ran away on me. Good luck with your entry!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-5121128454015833052010-01-06T14:55:41.824-08:002010-01-06T14:55:41.824-08:00I don't know how Nathan manages his contests e...I don't know how Nathan manages his contests either- talk about taking on more work!<br /><br />Good luck with your entry!Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-64638026271278641302010-01-06T14:42:33.201-08:002010-01-06T14:42:33.201-08:00Barb: I found yours! It's wonderfully dark and...Barb: I found yours! It's wonderfully dark and moving. I love the detail of the neighbors' curtains.<br /><br />Thanks Liza. I'm not sure I can tackle another contest but I'll take a look. We are such busy folks, aren't we?<br /><br />Tamika: It is terrifying. I wasn't going to do it but had an idea at the last moment. Sometimes the more you do things the easier they get. Will that happen with writing contests? Not so sure.<br /><br />Hi Angie, Welcome and thanks!<br /><br />Natalie: Thanks so much. It is crazy! I think it's over 600 now.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-25425624086282455002010-01-06T14:33:48.885-08:002010-01-06T14:33:48.885-08:00Wow, 500+ entries. His contests are always crazy....Wow, 500+ entries. His contests are always crazy. I hope your entry does well!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.com