Thank you for reading the stories from the September Challenge Contest. Last week’s winner was Starting Over — Inspired by Julie Weber.
This week we have 6 stories up for a vote! Please read the stories, pick your favorite and vote on this post!
The Timpanist — Inspired by Jessie Heninger
Playing Debussy — Inspired by Holly Becker
Farmboy Soldier — Inspired by Rob Meyer
The Break — Inspired by Rachel Tear
No Going Back — Inspired by Megan Kidd
When I Woke Up — Inspired by Marianne Badongen
Voting will be open until Monday, September 12 at 11:59 pm.
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I was going to ask if we could have two votes this week since there are more to choose from but you blew me away with, When I Woke Up, so I’m voting for that one. Do I get a prize for voting first? 🙂
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Thanks, Kelly! I’m glad it blew you away…that’s encouraging! And, for being the first voter you win the Susie’s Premier Voter status…and that gets you…well…bragging rights?
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By the way, before …Woke Up, I couldn’t decide between The Timpanist and No Going Back. I seriously would have needed two votes or to flip a coin.
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Playing Dubassy
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Thank you!!!
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Playing Dubussy not sure if this is where I’m supposed to vote
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Thanks, Nancy! Yup…this is where you vote! 🙂
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Or is this Tom?
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Playing Debussy
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Thanks, Adrienne! 🙂
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I vote for “The Break” 😀
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Thanks, Rachel! :))
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I should vote for “my” story, but I really like the lightness of “The Break” So my vote is “The Break.” Because this weekend is just too heavy not to have some comic relief.
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Thanks, Holly! That is actually very humble of you! 🙂
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Gotta go with ‘When I woke up’. Touches way too deep.
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Thank you, Annette!
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When I Woke Up!
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Thank you, Sarah!!!
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I vote for the timpani b/c I it needs some votes. But, they were all great.
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Thanks, Jessie! I really enjoyed writing that one! 🙂
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Playing Debussy is my vote!
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Thanks, Kate!
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Oh goodness Susie….they’re ALL so good…this is so hard. I’m going with Playing Debussy. I totally empathized with Karen and her deep, unconditional love for her son. That one just pulled me in deep. Well done Susie. I look forward to more! ❤
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Thank you, Carrie!
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I wish I could vote for two. As a percussionist, I loved “The Timpanist,” but I have to go with “Playing Debussy.” It’s easier, I think, to write a happily-ever-after tale than one that is as heart-breaking as Dubussy, and you did a wonderful job.
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Thank you, Ken! I really enjoyed the innocence and sweetness of writing “The Timpanist”. “Playing Debussy” was very difficult for me. I wanted so badly to end it happily.
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Playing Debussy is my pick although I love all your stories!
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Thank you, Michele! I really appreciate your encouraging words!
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Ok….. this was hard again, but…. When I woke up gets my vote. Did I get it in on time?
(I loved No Going Back as well, and I also think you should write that one as a novel! )
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Thanks, Kathi! And it isn’t too late at all!
I’m probably going to work with a friend on making No Going Back into a longer story (maybe not quite a novel…maybe a novella). Thank you for saying something about expanding it! 🙂
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As thanks for the much needed giggle, my vote is for “The Break.”. 🙂
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Thanks, Kristi! It was a fun one to write. Pretty nutso, huh?
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The Break.
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Thank you, Jessica!
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