The Bubble Bubble, Oil & Trouble {BBOT} Writing Contest [Winners Announced}]

Firstly, thanks Masqua for the writer status

I do agree with everyone...each and every piece is unique in it's own way!

Sorry judges...your going to have a hard time :shk:

Well done everyone!

And the winners are:

1. No Excuses by ladyinwaiting
2. Dad was Right by Ceriddwen
3. Life, Death and Oil by LadySKadi

Honorable mentions;

History Report by Amni Fey, Class 7e[x] by kiwifoot
What's worse than An Oil Spill? by hotbakedtater
The Message by Magantice
Homecoming by darkelf
Distraction by Sendran

Grats to all! These were some of the best contest entries I've seen yet. I am honored to be a member of such a great writing community. Good job to all!

Congratulations to you 3! They were definitely deserved...especially yours Lady! Well done, my friend!

All the entries were spectacular, all were thoroughly enjoyable to read

Now, I bet most of us can't wait for the next one

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I was a little disappointed that I didn't win anything.I
thought that I would at least get an honorable mention.
After thinking about it for awhile,I decided that I did win!

I have never been encouraged to write stories before.
I had wanted to be a writer since I was 13 years old.
What I wanted to write about was sci-fi horror.I was told
that wasn't appropriate subjects for a young lady to write
about.My writing creativity was crushed and discouraged
for over 40 years.

What I did win was the confidence to try again.Thank-you
very much for the writer's status on my profile.

I was about to give up waiting for the results as it seemed they would never be done judging it. Congratulations to everyone who entered a story and way to go ladyinwaiting! I was glad to see you took first place. I believe your story deserved it for sure. Well done everyone!

So when is the next contest?

Originally posted by jackflap

I was about to give up waiting for the results as it seemed they would never be done judging it.

Me neither... In fact, I've given up waiting for a certain portion of the judging panel to get back to me with their choices.

Instead, I went with the 'portion' that DID get back to me. One thing for sure, it was much easier than if all the judges had come back with different picks. Usually, that's where I come in to try to reach some sort of consensus (but it certainly wasn't required in this case).

So when is the next contest?

Likely for hallowe'en. I'll start the contest in late August, to be ended by (and the winners picked for) October 31.

I propose a 2-month contest and 1000 words as a minimum (no maximum).

One thing for sure... I already have 1 judge who has volunteered for the next contest and am looking for at least 4 others, preferably those who have writer status, but if any do not come through with their choices in a reasonable amount of time, then we might have to re-think writing contests altogether.

ALL the stories were excellent, btw, and I enjoyed reading them. I wish all participants could be 1st Place Winners, but, then again, it wouldn't be much of a contest, would it?

Well done to the winners, and a much deserved pat on the back!!

Also a very sincere thank you to masqua and the other judges for taking the time and effort to organise and judge the entries., it must have been extremely time consuming.

We do appreciate it!!

tho' I didn't win/place/show/mention I enjoyed the precipitation. thanx judges and moderators; hope you readers enjoyed.

looking forward to the next one

Congratulations to everyone.

The winners, the honorable mentions, and those gaining Writer status.

Good contest.

I cannot wait for the next one.

Congratulations to everyone, awesome contributions and fabulous stories. I really enjoyed the creativity and everyone's individuality. Really fun to participate in this contest and can't wait for another! I just might be hooked.

ETA: a big thank you to the judges for their time and to masqua for organizing.


[edit on 30-7-2010 by LadySkadi]

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Honourable mention! Good stuff!

Well done to the winners, and all the judges for taking the time to read through them all. And you Masqua obviously for organising these contests. I missed out on last year's Hallowe'en, so I'm looking forward to this one, I'm guessing it's going to be a horror themed contest?

Sendran.

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Holy Smokes Guys! I never even momentarily entertained the prospect that I might win first place!

There were so many wonderful submissions this time -- there wasn't a single story that I didn't admire and enjoy.

Many thanks to Masqua and the Judges Panel, and to everyone who posted on my story, and Congratulations to other winners!
Honorable Mentions are Winners too!
Thanks, again and again, I'm absolutely delighted. And tickled pink too!!

Thanks for the honorable mention!

Winners, well deserved!

I cannot wait for the next contest, this was very fun!

Congratulations winners, all the stories were great!


[edit on 30-7-2010 by hotbakedtater]

I am so thrilled to have won second place I can't even tell you. I would have been honored for an honorable mention considering the incredible stories that were put forth by our members. I am THRILLED to have been listed along with Ladyinwaiting and Lady Skadi. THRILLED!

Thank you so much Masqua for this great adventure. I look forward to the Halloween contest!

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Mama, you can write all the sci-fi/horror you want come join us we have several threads going I'm sure if you want in you'll be accepted.


I wrote for a period in this Space Opera Great bunch of guys and gals
The Voyages of the Penelope and the Yydryl

Heres another great one I also wrote in

Dark Days In The UnderWorld

And Last but not least

ZOMBIES!!! (Story Thread)

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Thank you masqua....
Congradulations to ladyinwaiting first and formost!!! and to the second and third place winners as well. I have really enjoyed everyones stories and the talent of most of you amazes me!! magantice