Monday, May 7, 2012

Holy Smokes!


See that title? That's what literary agent, Janet Reid, said about my entry in her latest flash fiction contest!

I am still in shock.

If you'd like, you can go here to read my story and all her top picks.

Still. In. Shock.
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22 comments:

  1. DanaMonday, May 07, 2012 8:58:00 AM

    Congratulations! What a great way to start the week. :)

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  2. Elizabeth TwistMonday, May 07, 2012 10:05:00 AM

    Wow! Congratulations! It is a great story.

    (Holy Smokes!)

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  3. Madeline Mora-SummonteMonday, May 07, 2012 11:07:00 AM

    Dana - thank you! I thought the same thing - what a way to start a Monday! :)

    Elizabeth - thank you so much. And thanks for going and reading.

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  4. Colin SmithMonday, May 07, 2012 11:07:00 AM

    As I said on Janet's blog, the win was well-deserved. Your use of the words was unique, and your story was well-written--haunting, even. Congratulations once again! :)

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  5. Madeline Mora-SummonteMonday, May 07, 2012 11:45:00 AM

    Colin - thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to comment on Janet Reid's blog and over here. :)

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  6. Annalisa CrawfordMonday, May 07, 2012 4:38:00 PM

    Congratulations - great story.

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  7. Emily R. KingMonday, May 07, 2012 6:05:00 PM

    Holy smokes is right! Janet Reid is a BIG fish. CONGRATS! :D

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  8. Madeline Mora-SummonteMonday, May 07, 2012 6:18:00 PM

    Annalisa - thank you!

    Emily - I know, right?! :) I still can't believe it.

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  9. Tara TylerMonday, May 07, 2012 8:33:00 PM

    that was incredible all right! i never win, but i love getting mentioned. i had a limerick all ready to go at 1 pm on friday and with all the crazy after school i forgot till sunday afternoon! argh!

    you go, madeline!

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  10. In Which We Start AnewMonday, May 07, 2012 11:31:00 PM

    That's wonderful!! Congrats~!!

    Jo
    In Which We Start Anew

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  11. Madeline Mora-SummonteTuesday, May 08, 2012 8:24:00 AM

    Tara - thanks! That's too bad about your limerick! I bet it would've been a contender. :)

    Jo - thank you!

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  12. Angela CothranTuesday, May 08, 2012 10:53:00 AM

    That is so awesome! A complement from the Query Shark is a big accomplishment!

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  13. Madeline Mora-SummonteTuesday, May 08, 2012 11:21:00 AM

    Angela - don't I know it?! :)

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  14. Empty NesterTuesday, May 08, 2012 11:47:00 AM

    Congrats! And have more confidence in your talent lady! We do!

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  15. Julie FlandersTuesday, May 08, 2012 2:45:00 PM

    Wow, congratulations!! And, holy smokes is right! What a great story. Such an impact in so few words. Fantastic work!!

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  16. Madeline Mora-SummonteTuesday, May 08, 2012 2:53:00 PM

    EmptyNester - my husband says the same thing regarding my confidence - or lack thereof. :)

    Julie - thank you! You know how I love a strict word limit. :)

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  17. Stacy PostTuesday, May 08, 2012 8:30:00 PM

    Congratulations, Madeline! Well deserved attention for another memorable and heartbreaking story.

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  18. Madeline Mora-SummonteWednesday, May 09, 2012 8:10:00 AM

    Stacy - thanks so much! :)

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  19. StinaWednesday, May 09, 2012 8:57:00 AM

    Sweet! Congrats on the great entry. :D

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  20. AnonymousWednesday, May 09, 2012 10:15:00 AM

    Way to go, Madeline! I'd have to agree: holy cow, what a story. See, there's a reason why I avoid laundromats...

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  21. Madeline Mora-SummonteWednesday, May 09, 2012 11:19:00 AM

    Stina - thank you. And thanks for "following" us here at TSR. :)

    Milo - thanks! You only have to worry if you use name brand detergent and fabric softener. :)

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  22. AnonymousMonday, May 28, 2012 6:09:00 AM

    Magnificent! (As usual. :-P )

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