Hello everyone!
I’m thrilled to announce the winners for the WEP/IWSG collaboration for the DÉJÀ VU OR VOODOO October Halloween Challenge.
Before the unveiling though, I want to take a few moments to say Thank You! As you know, this was my last challenge in an administrative capacity. I am off on a new and exciting personal challenge, but I wanted to let you all know how much the WEP has meant to me.
Hi! L.G. here!
Once again we will also be thanking one of you who took the time to read through all of the wonderful entries and to comment on them. This is vital to the success of the WEP community. It's our chance to offer one another support and, when desired, critique that can help us all grow as writers.
I'd like to take the time to acknowledge Elephant's Child for reading through and commenting on every entry. While she did not submit a story this time around, she still supported this writing community of ours with her thoughtful responses. We value that kind of dedication.
There were several who qualified for this award, but alas, we can only give it to one deserving individual.
The random pick winner is--Michelle Wallace! Michelle, please accept the badge on behalf of all the great commenters and display it on your blog!
Come congratulate, first place winner Kalpanaa #WEPFF Déjà Vu Or Voodoo Challenge @DeniseCCovey @YolandaRenee @theIWSG
The #WEPFF writers are all winners! @DeniseCCovey @YolandaRenee @theIWSG
We're a little late but it's still Halloween! Even a well oiled machine has a few gremlins around the haunting season! But here goes:
I’m thrilled to announce the winners for the WEP/IWSG collaboration for the DÉJÀ VU OR VOODOO October Halloween Challenge.
Before the unveiling though, I want to take a few moments to say Thank You! As you know, this was my last challenge in an administrative capacity. I am off on a new and exciting personal challenge, but I wanted to let you all know how much the WEP has meant to me.
Denise and the Friday Romance Writer’s taught me so
much about writing, helped me to hone my skills, and gave me a real love for
flash fiction. Then I was blown away when Denise asked me to help co-host her
new WEP – Write…Edit…Publish challenges. I will be forever grateful to her for inviting
me.
I jumped at the opportunity, and I know I’ll miss
it. Especially as it continues to transform and reshape to fit the current
needs of the community, but always offering novice and skilled writers an
opportunity to share and learn. How many of you have said ‘I’ve never written
flash fiction, but now I’m hooked?’ It’s an unparalleled opportunity, and I’m
sure many of you are as surprised as I am with the writing that’s been inspired
by its creative prompts.
What better way to get the writing chops for
submitting to magazines and other writing contests! I hope you’ll continue to
take advantage of this unique writing community to expand your skills and your
imagination! I know I will!
Thank you, everyone, for
making that possible!
Okay, I’ll move onto the crux of the post - the
winners!
DÉJÀ VU OR VOODOO was proved an exciting
opportunity for many to explore their horror chops, and for others to explore
the feelings of deep emotional angst, haunting grief, or a Halloween
response to adultery ending in murder. Some entries produced chills, some had a
touch of humor, and others touched the heart with understanding and empathy.
Here’s a tease for each…
Desk 49
- DL Is it true love or a voodoo spell?
Roland
Yeomans - DL Hell means saying goodbye to the
love of your life.
Sally
- DL When no one understands your needs, not even you.
DG
Hudson - DL Can that which is lost in space really be found?
Kalpana -
DL Do our devices have too much influence?
Jemima
Pett - DL When dreams become a reality.
Pat
Hatt - DL When visions of missed opportunities happen, check the
sent file!
Orlin
- DL It’s Rhyme Time for cats testing out their voodoo.
Toi
Thomas- DL Children should not be allowed to play with dolls, not
on Halloween.
Tanya
Miranda - DL Sometimes that imaginary friend isn’t as imaginary as you
think.
Dixie
Jo Jarchow - DL Chickens or no chickens, beware what you wish
for.
Roland
Clarke - DL Standing runes, urban legends, and the lady in
white.
Hilary
- DL Memoires of fun and the stories that still need to be told.
Operation
Awesome - DL The many views on Voodoo and writing.
Michelle
Wallace - DL Was it the prayers that saved them or something darker?
Deborah
Drucker - DL Can a stolen child be saved?
Jamie
Lightcap Dorner - DL Voodoo instead of divorce court…
The Real Cie
- DL When body shaming be sure you know your victims
connections.
Alex
J. Cavanaugh - DL A likeness in safe hands.
J
Lenni Dorner - DL Observation without interference and a tree.
Rebecca
M. Douglass - DL Expectations and mannequins.
Christopher
Scott - DL Electricity brings about a resurrection.
Adura
Ojo - DL “The body does what the body does.”
Joey
Lynn Resciniti - DL A real incident of déjà vu.
Susan
Swiderski - DL This ghost loves to travel.
dolorah
- DL Loki is up to his old tricks, but it adds excitement to the
wedding.
Jemi
Fraser - DL A murderer finds flaws in his work.
Damyanti -
DL When grief blackens the soul.
Michael
Di Gesu - DL An adventure to an Haitian Voodoo ritual.
Robert
Jones - DL A widow looking for her next victim.
After
extensive reading, the team compiled a shortlist, or rather a long list. This was soooo difficult. There were another 7 writers on the list, but we cut it down to those with the most recommendations. Thus we bring you:
Sally
Kalpanaa
Hilary
Susan
Jemi
Toi
Dixie
The shortlist was outsourced to writer and editor, Nick Wilford, who is part of the Insecure Writers Support Group (IWSG) admin. Nick kindly read each entry on the shortlist, and chose 3 winners.
Sally
Kalpanaa
Hilary
Susan
Jemi
Toi
Dixie
The shortlist was outsourced to writer and editor, Nick Wilford, who is part of the Insecure Writers Support Group (IWSG) admin. Nick kindly read each entry on the shortlist, and chose 3 winners.
So
(((drum roll)))...here we go...
THE
WINNER OF THE
2018
WEP OCTOBER CHALLENGE DÉJÀ VU OR VOODOO
is
Congratulations Kalpanaa!
Why Leap?
Is a that tale gave us all pause to considering the ramifications of the internet and our habits there. As Roland said, it was fiendishly clever!
Why Leap?
Is a that tale gave us all pause to considering the ramifications of the internet and our habits there. As Roland said, it was fiendishly clever!
Please link the badge to your story and post it on your blog!
An Amazon Gift Card of $10 will be
winging your way shortly.
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THE
RUNNER UP OF THE
2018
WEP OCTOBER CHALLENGE DÉJÀ VU OR VOODOO
Please link the badge to your story and
post it on your blog!
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THE
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD FOR THE
2018
WEP OCTOBER CHALLENGE DÉJÀ VU OR VOODOO
goes
to
Congratulations Susan!
This haunting tale of love and loss gave us insight into your wicked sense of humor and showcased your writing talent!
Please
link the badge to your story and post it on your blog!
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Hi! L.G. here!
Once again we will also be thanking one of you who took the time to read through all of the wonderful entries and to comment on them. This is vital to the success of the WEP community. It's our chance to offer one another support and, when desired, critique that can help us all grow as writers.
I'd like to take the time to acknowledge Elephant's Child for reading through and commenting on every entry. While she did not submit a story this time around, she still supported this writing community of ours with her thoughtful responses. We value that kind of dedication.
There were several who qualified for this award, but alas, we can only give it to one deserving individual.
The random pick winner is--Michelle Wallace! Michelle, please accept the badge on behalf of all the great commenters and display it on your blog!
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
WEP/IWSG COMPETITION!
WEP and IWSG are holding a contest for the February WEP theme!
Rules: Submit your idea for a WEP February theme by November 12 to admin@insecurewriterssupportgroup.com. Nothing U.S. culturally bound. Should have wide appeal.
Prize: Feature in the December newsletter for the winner. And, of course, the winning theme will be the official February WEP theme and accompanied by a stunning badge!
Deadline: November 12. Winner announced in the November newsletter on November 28.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
WEP/IWSG COMPETITION!
BREAKING NEWS!
WEP and IWSG are holding a contest for the February WEP theme!
Rules: Submit your idea for a WEP February theme by November 12 to admin@insecurewriterssupportgroup.com. Nothing U.S. culturally bound. Should have wide appeal.
Prize: Feature in the December newsletter for the winner. And, of course, the winning theme will be the official February WEP theme and accompanied by a stunning badge!
Deadline: November 12. Winner announced in the November newsletter on November 28.
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And don't forget to start to prepare for the DECEMBER challenge! It's much broader than a Christmas story! Give us ribbons - a race? Or candles - a tomb?
We'd love if you'd Tweet this post or share to Facebook or
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#WEPFF
Déjà Vu or Voodoo Winners announced. @DeniseCCovey @YolandaRenee @theIWSG
http://writeeditpublishnow.blogspot.com/2018/11/wepff-winners-post-for-deja-vu-or.html #amwriting #flashfiction
Come congratulate, first place winner Kalpanaa #WEPFF Déjà Vu Or Voodoo Challenge @DeniseCCovey @YolandaRenee @theIWSG
http://writeeditpublishnow.blogspot.com/2018/11/wepff-winners-post-for-deja-vu-or.html #amwriting #flashfiction
The #WEPFF writers are all winners! @DeniseCCovey @YolandaRenee @theIWSG
http://writeeditpublishnow.blogspot.com/2018/11/wepff-winners-post-for-deja-vu-or.html #amwriting #flashfiction
When you take the challenge for a
spin you too could win! @DeniseCCovey @YolandaRenee @theIWSG
http://writeeditpublishnow.blogspot.com/2018/11/wepff-winners-post-for-deja-vu-or.html #amwriting #flashfiction
Saying a final farewell the fifth pumpkin in the bunch!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, ALL!
