First story read, and it's an easy Yes for the Longlist. Great title, excellent use of the prompts, especially the Kicker. I'm hoping this is a taste of things to come.
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@ReiserSimon@buttonjar1 Sorry to say, but unless she was sneaking a peek at my stories, she may have recorded the wrong number, as this one is def in my team!
@LouLou832832@NQWpodcast Thank you Lou! What's life without a little bit of wrongdoing, eh? Best of luck in the judging, though I'm sure you don't need it.
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My final #NotQuiteWritePrize stats for this round of judging:
Favourite: 2
Yes: 6
Maybe+: 25
Maybe: 72
Maybe-: 43
No/DQ: 24
Now, we are getting to the pointy end of the stick! Time to pick the longlist!
#NotQuiteWritePrize Story #693719 is Favourite number 2. This one is all about voice and prose, filled with wonderfully original and evocative turns of phrase.
#NotQuiteWritePrize Congratulations, lucky (and very talented) author of #571677! You are my very first outright favourite this round. Masterful use of close third and single effect, well done.
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To the author of story #523186, I sincerely apologise for reading a COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE meaning into the title of your story! It was in fact, deeply heartfelt and emotional (and I need to get my mind out of the gutter).
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