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Meredith
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quote:
Originally posted by TempestDash:
quote:
Originally posted by Meredith:
Here's what I know:

I can officially declare the winner of Group 2.

[...]

The other two groups are still in play. I'm missing three votes from Group 1 and two votes from Group 2. You know who you are. By the weekend, so will everyone else if I don't have your votes.

I'm presuming that you meant you're missing two votes from Group _3_ seeing as you declared the winner of Group 2 already. [Wink]
You got me. I'm missing two votes from Group 3 not Group 2. All votes are in for Group 2.
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snapper
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Geez, taking you all long enough. What are you doing? Writing a novel?

I am curious if everyone has checked out the link to Angry Robot and I'm also curious on who is planning to submit to them.

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My novel isn't quite finished so I'm not shopping it yet.
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Meredith
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I've received one e-mail that indicates a level of confusion. Here's the deal:

You send your critiques directly to your crit partners in your group. This is the real point of this challenge (and just about any other challenge on Hatrack), so pull your weight here.

You e-mail your votes directly to me. I'm keeping tabs on who's voted and how many points everyone has. When I can, I'll declare the winners.

If you don't vote or if I learn that you haven't done your crits, I reserve the right to disqualify your entry.

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To make sure there's no confusion in my group. I did do the crits and returned them. But I am not voting because my entry was withdrawn. So don't wait for a vote from me.
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Well, I don't have any ready to go that would fit with what Angry Robot wants this time. My one classic fantasy is still only three fourths to eight-five percent done.
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Meredith
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Okay, guys. Tomorrow is the deadline.

Two people still have not sent me their votes: RoxanneCrouse and RobEd.

I also personally have not recieved a crit from Roxanne Crouse who is in my group.

Anybody else still missing critiques?

No critique, no votes, no reasonable excuses = disqualification. Any excuses had better be pretty good. There was a nice long time allowed for this challenge. If I can manage it without having running water for the last four days, what's your excuse? (Also, being without running water makes me crabby. [Eek!] )

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Ah! Apparently I had some connection issue and my votes I sent weeks ago were saved as a draft. Resent now.
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Meredith
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Got them, RobEd. And I can now declare the winner of Group 3. It was close.

1st place: MartinV

2nd place: MattLeo

3rd place: TempestDash

Group 1 is even closer. Only 1 point separates the current leader from a 3-way tie for second place. I'll declare the winner tomorrow as it currently stands if I don't hear from RoxanneCrouse today.

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Meredith
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No word, no votes, and no crit (at least for me) from RoxanneCrouse. She's out.

The winner of Group 1 is Shimiqua.

Only one point back, the three runners up for second are:
NateJ11
RoxyL
and Me.

Okay, now for the real prize. The first place winners can now send their chapters to the other two groups for another round of critiques and final voting.

Given the competition, I know these will be good. Enjoy, everyone.

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For convenience, I've reposted the groups below as I believe they are. I removed RoxanneCrouse and rcmann because I don't believe they are voting and I've bolded the winners for each group. Please let me know if anything is incorrect.

Group 1:
Meredith, SEVEN STARS, YA Fantasy
wirelesslibrarian, EXPIRATION DATE, MG Fantasy
RoxyL, MOTHER OF PEARL, YA Fantasy
Natej11, CORSAIRS, YA Fantasy
Shimiqua, FUNNY TRAGIC, CRAZY MAGIC, YA Urban Fantasy
Crank, ORACLE OF SENTRY RIDGE, YA

Group 2:
Owasm, The Reluctant Mage, YA Fantasy
LDWriter2, STONE WITHIN, Urban Fantasy
genevive42, FORGED WITH FIRE AND STEEL, Fantasy
Tiergan, KNIGHTS VALOR, Fantasy
Crash, LAST DAYS OF FUSPMAR, Fantasy
MAP, BONDED, Fantasy

Group 3:
MartinV, Clockworks Warrior, Steampunk Fantasy
TempestDash, NEWTON'S CROSSING, Space Opera
MattLeo, THE KEYSTONE, Space Opera/Romantic Comedy
aspirit, REFLECTIONS IN THE NIGHT, YA Romantic Sci-Fi
RobED, SHATTERED EMPIRE, SCI-FI/Fantasy

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RobEd - I didn't see you e-mail address in your profile.

Otherwise, I've sent mine out to everyone in Groups 1 & 3.

Meredith, what's the deadline for this round?

Also, do we finalists vote or just comment? Will it throw the numbers off to only be getting two votes from each of us?

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Wow, I see my name in bold there. Didn't expect that. Thanks for the confidence boost, guys and gals. I might actually smashword this one in the next three weeks.

I will send my 1st chapter (minus some spelling errors that were reported by the group) to everyone this evening.

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Meredith
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The deadline is April 15th. With only two additional chapters to read, that should be easy.

Hmm. I don't see why finalists shouldn't vote.

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Good I wanted to read Clockworks. Even though I must say that name is catching on, seems like I've seen at least three Clockwork something or another in the last couple of months. Including a "Clockworks Vampire".


Looks like I got my one and two places reversed. [Smile]

Third Place was the one I voted for even though I blew the title. Did someone change it to Reluctant on me or did I just misremember?


I had one HM just in case.

I kinda, sort of wondered who came in last--not really it was a good guess who-- but according to Meredith it was a three or four way tie in Group two. That's surprising.

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quote:
Originally posted by LDWriter2:
Good I wanted to read Clockworks. Even though I must say that name is catching on, seems like I've seen at least three Clockwork something or another in the last couple of months. Including a "Clockworks Vampire".

I kinda, sort of wondered who came in last--not really it was a good guess who-- but according to Meredith it was a three or four way tie in Group two. That's surprising.

No, second place was a three way tie in Group 1, not Group 2.
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I just did my first read through of all the finalists, and I have to say that you guys all rock. Seriously, this is some high caliber writing. In my book, you are all winners and should be rich and famous authors.

Voting is going to be tough.

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Meredith I meant last place not third. I see the confusion since technically third is last. [Smile]

I meant who got the least votes

But you said everyone in group two got one vote.

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Oh speaking of steampunk I received a catalog that showed at least three steampunk outfits for girls. Nothing for guys.

But I know of one character who would love the first outfit shown. [Smile]

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Sheena and Martin, you should have critiques from me.

Meredith, you should have my votes.

If any of you haven't recieved them, let me know and I'll resend.

Thanks for the challenge Meredith. It was a lot of fun to see what everyone has been working on. [Smile]

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I'm still without an e-mail address for RobEd. Can anyone help?
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I got RobEd's e-mail and sent it off.

Otherwise I've commented and voted. I feel honored to be in the company of these great finalists. Whoever wins, it's been all sorts of fun.

Thanks Meredith, for putting this together.

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Hey all, I got Sheena's chapter for the final critique. Shouldnt I have 2?
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Yes, you should have gotten one from MartinV.
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Alriht than, I am missing MartinV. If you can send it to me MartinV I will get my stories critted and voted and in.

Thanks

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I realized I forgot to send mine to RoxanneCrouse. I just sent it along with another one to Tiergan.

So far, I've received six reviews. I've written reviews for the other two group winners but I haven't send them yet in case I decide to add something.

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Hey guys, sorry about the delay. Stuck in Canada for the week. Yarmouth. Food was too good, now sick, and worshipping the old porcelain goddess, feels like college days all over. Have read the stories, if time permits today will get at least votes in, crits may have to wait until tomorrow. Or Sunday.
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I have seven votes so far. That means eight people haven't voted, yet. Sunday is the deadline. In this case, I will announce the winner however many votes I have.

I hope everyone is getting their final crits. That's the real prize.

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Hmm, I was thinking of "Clockwork Warrior" and that novel I mention "Clockwork Vampire" and I came up with my own title. Would make an interesting story.
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Just sent reviews to both Shimiqua and genevive42. I think I'm not really entitled to voting but if I had to choose which one I enjoyed more I would have a really difficult time.
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My vote is (finally) in. Couldn't decide between the more interesting milieu and the more interesting main character. I imagine most people would vote for the latter, but in the end I am more interested in exploring a fascinating world. Good job to everyone!
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Hmm Crash for my tastes that fascinating description would fit at least two of the worlds. But your tastes could be more toward the type of world you voted for.

(Shoulder shrug) that is why we have votes. [Smile]

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I've sent my votes and all of my critiques as of today.

Hopefully, my husband won't be too upset when he finds out how little time I had left to work on our tax returns. It'll be okay. Unlike me, he has tomorrow off of work.

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And the winner is . . . .

Shimiqua for FUNNY TRAGIC CRAZY MAGIC.

Congratulations!

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Good work there, Shimiqua

To Meredith too for all the extra work you put in... thanks


But what was the scoring for those three?

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quote:
Originally posted by LDWriter2:
Good work there, Shimiqua

To Meredith too for all the extra work you put in... thanks


But what was the scoring for those three?

I will say that each of the finalists got more than one first place vote.
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Congrats Shimiqua!
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Congratulations, Shimiqua.

Thank you all for reading and for sending reviews. They definitely improved my writing and brought me to a solid place.

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Congrats sheena. I'd like to read it. Could you send it to me?
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Congrats Sheena!!!

And thanks Meredith for running this.

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Congrats, Sheena!
All the stories were very strong.
And thanks, Meredith, for putting this on.

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Good writing challenge. Congratulations to Sheena and congratulations to everyone who participated.
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No freakin way!!

I'm going to put this win in my query letter.

Also in my "Close my eyes and squeal to myself" letter that is addressed only to me.

I was really impressed with Genevieve and Martin's story. Thus my shock.

Snapper, do you want just the first chapter?

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Congrats Shimiquia!!! Well done. There was some stiff competition out there.

While I had voted already, still trying to finish my last two crits. Recovered enough from the stomach bug to make it home on the 6 seat airplane(tiny, tiny) over the border, but stomach didnt hold out much after that. I hope by tomorrow I on the mends.

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Yes please. 1st chapter.

Take a deep breath everyone. New challenge starting soon.

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