Writing Contest Final Round!

[Randy D. Rubin]

Congrats to all three winners and all the participants as well. This contest was such a good experience for me. I am honored to be in your company. Thank you goes out to Dan for setting this up.

[PaulB]

Just wanted to say many thanks to all who entered. I am not a writer but am a keen reader and thoroughly enjoyed the stories I read. Congratulations to all who made the final round!

[Nikita]

I wanted to say several things but I'll go with the most pressing first--thank you all SO much, not only for those of you who voted for my story, but those who read and enjoyed it. I have written various stories but I was always so hesitant on submitting anything for fear it was never good enough. All the positive feedback I've received on this forum since this contest began has done wonders for my attitude and my motivation, and I truly thank you all.

Also, thank you to the folks at Cemetery Dance for this opportunity to begin with. And I am sorry that I wasn't able to contribute to the conversations as much as I would have liked. Two jobs, a family...you guys have obligations as well so I'm sure you understand how tough it can be. But that's why I feel that I really have to make sure you all know how appreciative I am.

And of course, congratulations to the finalists and to everyone who participated in the contest, win or lose. These were a fantastic group of stories and I am so looking forward to reading more of them.
(Nik, I'm looking in your direction... )

[MrRoland]

Congrats to all the winners! I'm happy to report my story "By The Throat, with a few corrections here and there, replacing some missing words, ect., was just accepted to the Indiana Horror 2011 anthology! I'm really stoked about this.

Fantastic! Congratulations!

[mlouisdixon]

I'm happy to report my story "By The Throat, with a few corrections here and there, replacing some missing words, ect., was just accepted to the Indiana Horror 2011 anthology! I'm really stoked about this.

Great news Wesley. I really liked your story.

MLD

[Nik Houser]

I wanted to say several things but I'll go with the most pressing first--thank you all SO much, not only for those of you who voted for my story, but those who read and enjoyed it. I have written various stories but I was always so hesitant on submitting anything for fear it was never good enough. All the positive feedback I've received on this forum since this contest began has done wonders for my attitude and my motivation, and I truly thank you all.

Also, thank you to the folks at Cemetery Dance for this opportunity to begin with. And I am sorry that I wasn't able to contribute to the conversations as much as I would have liked. Two jobs, a family...you guys have obligations as well so I'm sure you understand how tough it can be. But that's why I feel that I really have to make sure you all know how appreciative I am.

And of course, congratulations to the finalists and to everyone who participated in the contest, win or lose. These were a fantastic group of stories and I am so looking forward to reading more of them.
(Nik, I'm looking in your direction... )

Hahaha, thanks Nikita. Hearty congrats!!!

[Beambounder]

Quality,is quality-the gems amongst the ore. You wrote a tight ,skilled GEM. Best of luck , Beambounder

[smokedragon]

Congrats to all finalists. Amazing work. Thanks to Cemetery Dance for the opportunity for all would be writers of dark tales to produce some great stories.It's been a joy, an absolute joy.

[Draven Ames]

Congrats Nikita

[Blu Gilliand]

I'm a little late to the victory party, but congrats to the winners!

[mercuryval]

Congrats to all the winners! I just got back from vacation, and it looks like I missed the voting for round 2. Still, excellent stories!

[Ben Staad]

Dan,

Can you give us an update on the publication of this Chapbook? I know it's around here somewhere but I sure as hell can't find it. My winning book title may be the
closest I ever get to being published so I'm a little bit anxious. Thanks.

[Dan Hocker]

Dan,

Can you give us an update on the publication of this Chapbook? I know it's around here somewhere but I sure as hell can't find it. My winning book title may be the
closest I ever get to being published so I'm a little bit anxious. Thanks.

Last I asked Brian, all the stories where with the proof reader. I'm hoping we should be able to get this out by the end of the year. It shouldn't take too long once we're through the proof reading / design phase.

[Ben Staad]

Last I asked Brian, all the stories where with the proof reader. I'm hoping we should be able to get this out by the end of the year. It shouldn't take too long once we're through the proof reading / design phase.

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm actually pretty excited about this as there are some great stories from the contestants which should be read by a larger audience.

[ozmosis7]

I'm guessing the artwork contest will be settled at that time as well Dan?