What happened to the science fiction contest?

By thescian on November 13, 2007.

RustyNeurons fired (previous post comment) a timely reminder. Ah. Prompted by my empty purse, I had deliberately forgotten ;-).

Here's the update: I have read all the stories and have written out detailed comments for three stories (one placed at first, two at second). I have also planned to write out comments for a few other good stories.

The comments will be sent out to the authors in another few days and I will bug them every day for an updated/polished version by the month end. Then, we shall have them up for your reading pleasure. Winners will get their prize by december along with a memento (probably a book of my choice, but I may surprise them and myself).

Oh, did I tell you the stories are nutritious? Not only that, they are delicious too! You are in for a treat this month end.

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Oh that's good news! I am more bothered about the stories than the prizes (since i didn't write any :P )

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