The news was posted today. I am one of 7 finalists. Well really one of 6- one person entered twice and both stories were picked. Over achiever! hehe
I am very shocked because, quite frankly, some of those stories were really good. Professional writer good. So even if I don’t win I will be happy having made it to the finalists. but, I really want to win.
I could never make it on one of those awards shows. Anyone see the Friends episode where Joey is up for a daytime Emmy and he loses? He had been practicing his losing face all week but come crunch time he just has a fit. He is cussing and all ticked off and the camera catches his temper tantrum. It is too funny! That would be me. Thank God there isn’t video on this laptop!
I especially want to thank my fellow writer and good friend Susan Sosbe. Her edits really helped me with my story. She very gently pointed out when the story didn’t make sense. Please give her some link love people…Susan’s AC page and click on the Blonder by the Moment link. She has a gift for comedy, and has one the 1st official AC April Fools challenge with her Smoking diary of a quitter.
If you want to see what the buzz is about, check out this site. I am telling you, if you are an aspiring writer this is the site you should get to know!

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July 6, 2008 at 3:22 am
Michelle L Devon (Michy)
whoohooo! congrats to you!
I’m happy for you…. now to go give Susan some love too.
Love and stuff,
Michy
July 6, 2008 at 4:07 am
One Penny Profiles
Hey congrats on placing in the final seven! That is cool. Also, want to thank you for the heads up on this competition. I am going to check it out after I finish this. I have been writing for a while now and I am looking for just such things. Stop by onepennyprofiles@wordpress and if you have the time some comments would be great. And by the way… what is the name of your story and where can I find it to read it?
July 6, 2008 at 5:04 am
susan0308
You are just so damn sweet, and a great friend too. Congratulations on making it to the finals. You deserve it
July 8, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Penny
Yay, Rissa! Congratulations on making the finals. That’s great!