Contests

Got some contest scoresheets back today. Didn't final, which is a shame because I really wanted to get this ms in front of the editor they had judging the short contemporary section - so much for that shortcut! There were 3 preliminary judges, one loved it (bless her) and two didn't go for it quite so much - you get that with contests and I guess ultimately I'll get it with readers too.

The one who liked it was a published writer, which in my book counts for a little more -- you know they really know what they're talking about. And she was also generous enough to give me some really detailed feedback - gotta love the support you get from other writers in this business. It's so nice to be in an industry filled with women (and men) who not only write positive uplifting stories but espouse the values of our heroes and heroines in their actions and reach out to help others.