By Joannebarbarella
First let me restate that this is in no way an endorsement of any of the stories submitted for the 2024 New Year’s Contest. That ain’t my job.
What I do is look at the comments on each story and pick the ones that appeal to me, so some stories that may be great don’t get a guernsey (do the USA and Canada have guernseys for sporting achievement?) because all the comments just say “great story”. I love to see encouragement but I look for something extra.
I posted an earlier list of my top “leaderboard” comments and this one in no way replaces that. I am doing this chronologically to allow stories submitted a little later in the contest to garner comments, so there will be more of these posts until the finish of the contest.
I’m happy to say you’re not making it easy for me. Comment your damndest!
Image Resolution by Daring Diane
Ah Yes by Dee Sylvan Empathy
The Promise by Aylesea
Fate Or Luck by Jamie Lee Speculation
Do Constructs Dream Of Electric Sheep by Melanie Brown
Sanding by Ray Drouillard Speculation
Finding My Muse by TiffQ
Very by RachelMnM Humour
With Every Heartbeat by RachelMnM
Ghost stories? By Intrigue75 Hmmm. Liked it, not sure why.
Vanishing Point by StephC
Almost wondering by Greybeard Very perceptive.
The Gray Knight by The Court Of Consciousness
Response (by author) Quirky and yes, you are allowed to comment on your own story.
A Real Man by Girlinthelight
I Have Three Great Loves by Sunflowerchan Interacts with the story.
The Boat That Frocked by Shiraz
A Feelgood Flashback by Jessica Nicole Remembered connections.
Beauty And The Beast by Jenny North
A neat Little Twisted Tale by Dave Observation.
Maybe this list will inspire you to make some interesting comments on our entries. I hope so. It’s not set in stone and there are many comments to come and be considered. You can change it.
Comments
Maybe $50
But, more important, the opportunity to be recognized by the God-Empress of Comments!
As a writer, I love to get comments on my stories. The feedback is wonderful, but the chance to interact with friends about the ideas, the characters and the settings that have been rattling around in my brain is priceless. I also always enjoy the comments on stories I’m reading. When everyone pitches in, it feels like a party — with some of my favorite people. :)
Emma
Ah...
As Leslie Gore might have sung to us all?
It's her story she replies 'cause she wants to
she replies 'cause she wants to
replies 'cause she wants to
replies 'cause she wants to
You could reply, too, if they commented to yoo-ooh!
Love, Andrea Lena
That Sally Field's Moment
"This time I feel it. And I can't deny the fact that you like me. Right now, you like me!"
Jill
Angela Rasch (Jill M I)
nesting dolls?
we're commenting on comments on comments. Where does it end?
Well...
This is the thread that never ends
and it goes on and on my friend
don't let a chance to reply
go ahead and pass you by
otherwise you'll be upset
and then you'll wonder why
this is the thread that never ends....
Love, Andrea Lena