Hello all!
We're thrilled to announce the winners for the WEP/IWSG collaboration for the RIBBONS and CANDLES Challenge, our final challenge of the year. Thank you for posting at this busy time of year.
It's been rather hectic here at WEP as we read/discuss/choose our picks for the shortlist. As we extended the posting time, it's allowed us to read more at our leisure as we do all those things we do during the holiday season.
For me, it means finishing teaching for the year. Moving up from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast and preparing for an influx of visitors. How about you? What does the holiday season mean to you?
One of you will be happy to receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card, while another three will have a lovely badge to show off on your blog. No, I can actually count. One of you who went into the draw for Best Commenter will receive a badge. WEP cannot operate without your comments, so thank you for stepping up and reading each other's posts. It enriches the experience.
Just a note: Every time we open a challenge, we give some guidelines. Today we'll look at No 5.
5. Leave a COMMENT on the WEP website or C-Box when you post your entry. We then add your DirectLink (DL)
Okay, let's move onto the crux of the post - the winners!
RIBBONS and CANDLES was treated with aplomb. We had some horror, some romance, some joyful family experiences -- some fun!
Roland Yeomans – A hotel room, a glowing tree, a glowy beverage, and a cast of
super-intriguing characters, and one of them with a Luger.
D. G. Hudson – A kidnapped son gets back together with his father in the outer
reaches of space, and a little boy gets told the story of Christmas traditions and
their origins on Terra, the first home of humanity.
Pat Hatt – A fertility
ribbon and an infertility candle and kids trapped in a different plane – a creepy
story of sibling rivalry taken to extremes.
Pat Garcia - Dementia, love and loss on
Christmas Day, one yellow ribbon and a blown out candle.
Susan Swiderski – A grandmother won’t throw away the faded purple ribbon in her
Bible, even though her grandchild has made her a brand new glittery bookmark
for Christmas. Why?
Toi Thomas – A blazing tree, a lone dancer and her supreme sacrifice, a magical
festival in a different world.
C. Lee Mackenzie – A grieving, suddenly widowed matriarch has some unexpected
help with the decorations as her sons find to their surprise when they get home
for Christmas.
Tyrean Martinson – A bereaved daughter, dealing with grief over Christmas season,
finds comfort in the arms of an old schoolmate and hope in an advent wreath.
Michelle Wallace - Two different candles burn
in two different rooms across the world and symbolise a powerful story of haves
and have-nots.
Dixie Jarchow – A dying teenager tries to make a difference and leave a mark by going to an eighth grade
party…
Roland C Clarke - Two policewomen dig for
clues in a long ago cold case, a 19th century hit-and-run or…was it
a cold-blooded murder?
Jemima Pett - A celebration with ribbons
and candles goes horribly wrong, with heart-wrenching consequences.
Yolanda Renee - A date with Lucifer can only
end in an unexpected outcome…and a hilarious punchline!
Jemi Fraser – A nervous protagonist, a double proposal by candlelight, lasagne
and a tea towel make for a terrific surprise ending and a great story to tell
the grandkids down the years.
Rebecca M Douglass – Three children go into a cave with unknown dangers for a
daring rescue, and one of them must use her powers to lead them back to safety
again.
Bernadette Braganza – Global warming and plastic waste wreak havoc on Santa’s homebase
and a young man reaches back to a childhood memory for inspiration to create
trains from waste.
J Lenni Dorner – A proactive elder takes a somewhat unorthodox route to avoid
going into a care home…
Lisa Buie Collard – A young woman visits a church and lights a candle of love and
hope.
Without further ado, here is our shortlist which we sent to Nick:
Jemima Pett
Michelle Wallace
Bernadette Braganza
Susan Swiderski
C Lee McKenzie
Susan Swiderski
C Lee McKenzie
So (((drum roll)))
THE WINNER OF THE
2018 WEP DECEMBER CHALLENGE RIBBONS and CANDLES
is
Congratulations Michelle!
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 DECEMBER CHALLENGE RIBBONS and CANDLES
is
Congratulations Jemima!
Please link the badge to your story and post it on your blog!
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THE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD FOR THE
2018 WEP DECEMBER CHALLENGE RIBBONS and CANDLES
goes to
Congratulations Bernadette!
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.
There were several who qualified for this award, but alas, we can only give it to one deserving individual.
The random pick winner from those who commented most is Jemi Fraser! Jemi, 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 WINNER WAS OUR VERY OWN TOINETTE THOMAS WITH HER PROMPT, 28 DAYS!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
WEP/IWSG COMPETITION WINNER WAS OUR VERY OWN TOINETTE THOMAS WITH HER PROMPT, 28 DAYS!
As part of her prize, Toi featured in the December IWSG newsletter. I hope you caught it!
The winning theme will be the official February WEP theme and accompanied by a stunning badge designed by WEP team member, Olga Godim!
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And don't forget we kick off next FEBRUARY with Toi's 28 Days. Start planning now! Check out ideas from the WEP 2019 Challenges Page in our menu.
Thank you all!
Have the very best holiday season.
And to those who celebrate Christmas,
a Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Thank you all!
Have the very best holiday season.
And to those who celebrate Christmas,
a Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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