OK, I just got back from a three-week long holiday at the Gaeltacht. For those of you who don't know what that is, it's a place in Ireland where the residents speak Irish all the time. Kids go there to improve their Irish and stuff.
ANYWAY... while I was there, I was seriously deprived of good reading material. So when I got back today, I decided to open a contest.
So here's what I want you to do.
Write me a romance story - and that's it.
Up to 2 entries per person, but if you're entering 2, 1 must be a new story. Brownie points if you write a new story.
RULES
1. Tasteful swearing is allowed.
2. No erotica or adult material.
3. Gay/les is fine, I like reading that stuff.
4. 4000 word maximum, 500 word minimum.
5. Good grammar and spelling is a must. I'm a grammar Nazi.
BROWNIE POINTS
1. Gay boy love. I love this, but if you do it, it MUST be good.
2. Kissing in the rain.
3. A main guy character who likes lollipops.
4. A holiday romance.
5. Sweetness.
6. Commenting on my novel-in-progress, Running With Scissors - or any of my stories really.
I think that's it. So get writing!
ANYWAY... while I was there, I was seriously deprived of good reading material. So when I got back today, I decided to open a contest.
So here's what I want you to do.
Write me a romance story - and that's it.
Up to 2 entries per person, but if you're entering 2, 1 must be a new story. Brownie points if you write a new story.
RULES
1. Tasteful swearing is allowed.
2. No erotica or adult material.
3. Gay/les is fine, I like reading that stuff.
4. 4000 word maximum, 500 word minimum.
5. Good grammar and spelling is a must. I'm a grammar Nazi.
BROWNIE POINTS
1. Gay boy love. I love this, but if you do it, it MUST be good.
2. Kissing in the rain.
3. A main guy character who likes lollipops.
4. A holiday romance.
5. Sweetness.
6. Commenting on my novel-in-progress, Running With Scissors - or any of my stories really.
I think that's it. So get writing!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 25
- Rewards: Gold: 220, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Wow, I got so many amazing entries for this one Thanks to everyone who entered, I wish I could give you all a trophy! I really enjoyed reading all of your stories and I hope you liked the comments I've left I'm going away again on Monday, and thanks to you guys, I'm going off with a smile!
Thanks again for entering!
~ Leah
Contest Winners
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by SilentMoonDance 2500 words, 42 comments, on Mar 10 12:51 PM. In Fiction, Short story, Young adult
Silver trophy winner
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It's now officially Valentine's Day, and just hours ago we held hands and took an enormous leap away from the unpretentious safety of our f• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Thomas rescued her, but would she remain his forever?by tallblondie 3200 words, 65 comments, on Apr 4 12:50 PM. In Drama, Romance, Tragedy
Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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The bold print on the creamy pages beneath my fingers are so beautiful, and their meaning as lovely, as characteristic as the people in myby CinnaAgent11 1200 words, 10 comments, on Jul 9 4:17 PM. In Love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The child had no idea what she was up against when she stared into the eyes of her lover. Only knowing how much she couldn't live without hby Kyndal Laran 800 words, 13 comments, on Dec 23 10:58 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Crazy9Piano8Freak 1700 words, 4 comments, on Oct 10 6:09 PM 2008. In Death, Depression, Fiction, Love, Romance, Sad, Teen, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Satan-chan 900 words, 21 comments, on Jul 6 6:13 PM. In Depression, Drama, Firstperson, Life, Love, Romance, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by The Insane Eraser 2800 words, 19 comments, on Jul 5 11:16 PM. In Dark, Fantasy, First person, Humor, Life, Love, Romance, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by FireByrd 500 words, 2 comments, on May 23 2:38 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Ireland?! ooohhh I'm jealous
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I live in Ireland 
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Now I'm doubly jealous
lol
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i entered "The Goodbye Kiss". i wouldn't know if you would consider this one for yr contest cuz u sound like u want happiness but i thot it rlly brought out the romance. sooo here yah go!!
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By Irish do you mean Gaelic, or "tatties" kinda of thing?
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I mean Gaelic Except it's generally called Gaeilge.
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Good stuff
I thought you'd be an American tourist, convinced they were Irish, and thought tattie and muckle was a language
Well...there are arguments for it being a language, seeing as laws were written in it.
Same with Scotland, likeessss.
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Haha Nope, this was the real thing
I've definitely gotten better at it now, anyway
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Wow! My great granpa wouldn't talk to us unless we used Scottish tongue or gaelic, but I can't remember a word of it, it' rather fabby that you've done it. You should write a story in it
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Hmmm... That's a good idea Except no-one would understand the bits in Irish
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Mine is super short. >.<
Really sorry about that!
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