EVEN MORE TONTO SHORT STORIES – THE RESULTS
ByCaroline wanted to be Simon Cowell… making me Sinitta. What can you do, eh? I’d have preferred to be Cheryl, but we’ll not go in to that now.
On with the results.
We received some amazing entries for this collection. I know how patronising it sounds to say we didn’t know which ones to pick because they were all so good – but that’s just how it was. We knew it was going to be difficult and not everyone can go in. As with all competition-based collections, we cannot go into reasons why you weren’t chosen this time round and hope that if you entered the competition, you are very pleased with the collection regardless. We appreciate your support and big thanks to everyone who took part.
Even More Tonto Short Stories 2009:
A Shrinking, a Holding Back by Fiona Robyn
Appendage by Peter Parrish
Bananaman by Judy Walker
Bees by Kelly Railton
Checkout Monologue by Max Dunbar
Dancing in the Dark by Emma Lannie
Don’t you want me? By Sam Morris
Flight Path by Sally Spedding
French Leave by Helen Lynch
Gale Force Magic by Geoff Lowe
Hoffman is Missing by Jon Wallace
Home-Birds by Marianne Archbold
How to tell if you’re about to burst into Flames by Sue Williams
Images in Formaldehyde by Sarah Evans
Jing Dong by Katherine Spink
Mirror Ball by Justin Ward
Mopping Up by Col Bury
No such thing as a one way ticket by Nik Jones
Providence by Katie McCullough
Rehearsals by Annabel Banks
Short Sharp Shock by Matt Reilly
Sirens by Sarah Bradley
Sleeping on Trains Karl McIntyre
Stumbletime by Robert Endeacott
The Ditch by Alan Beard
The Great Leap Forward by Brigid Coady
The House that Tom Halder Built by David Denton
The Ice Queen by Rachel Bignell
The Life of a Star by Elizabeth Husher
The Ouch and the Ink by Lee Coan
The Skin we’re in by Matt Hilton
The Stairway to Paradise by Michael Noonan
White Chrysanthemums by Glenn Liddle
Yasmina’s Elbow by Shanta Everington
You don’t say by Robin Marsden
You don’t have to say you love me by Catherine Walter
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Results will soon be up on the website.
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October 9th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
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October 9th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Congratulations, one and all. Seeing a few names in there whose work I know, I’m certain this’ll be a really, really great collection.
Nik
October 9th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
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October 9th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
I’m ecstatic!!!
Being a ‘newbie’ I really didn’t think this would happen to little old me. So food for thought for those that didn’t make it. I’ve not been making it for years!
Congrats to all involved. I’m feel honoured to be amongst the names above. A huge thanks to Stu and Caroline. I feel a drink coming on!
Regards to all,
Col
October 9th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Likeways, I’m chuffed to be involved and to have had my story chosen for inclusion.
Congrats to everyone involved and thanks to Stu and Caroline.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Congratulations to all the winners! I’m very proud of this collection (the titles should give you a feel of the quirkiness within) and hope you all will be too.
It was so hard judging this competition and Stu has had to put up with my angst for weeks now. He has promised to turn up to any events dressed exactly like Sinitta did in XFactor last week… x
October 9th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Thank You!
I’m absolutely thrilled
I’m raising a glass to us all right now (which makes typing just a little tricky). Cheers…
October 9th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Huge thanks to Stu and Caroline!
I’m so chuffed! Congrats to everyone involved!
October 9th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Congratulations to Stu and Caroline and everyone who was lucky enough to have one of their stories chosen. Though I am crushed not to be included in amongst you fantastic writers, I will be over joyed to read the collection when it is released. Salute!
October 9th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Thank you
I have raised quite a few glasses and found that there are two of every key on my keyboard. hiccup. oh well one more can’t possibly do any harm.
cheers x
October 9th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Congratulations to all the winners. Even though my story didn’t make it in I can’t wait to read the anthology when it comes out! If only to see the lovely Katie McCullough’s story in print! Sure that her story is in the most fabulous of company!
Now I hope that you are all taking TheDivineMrM’s lead & celebrating in style
October 10th, 2009 at 3:13 am
I’m so delighted! This is the first time I’ve had any work published and it is a good feeling. I can’t wait to read all the other pieces, and hopefully meet all the writers too.
Thanks Stuart and Caroline- you’ve made my weekend, week, month, year.
Kelly
October 10th, 2009 at 3:48 am
Congratulations to everyone who made it into the collection. I’m looking forward to reading your stories. Collections of short stories are my favourite thing to read! What is the publication date?
October 10th, 2009 at 4:04 am
Congratulations, all. What a super anthology it will be.
October 10th, 2009 at 4:08 am
I am so Pleased. Congratulations to one and all – really looking forward to reading this collection in its entirity, as well as forcing lots of other people to buy it and do exactly the same. Many thanks
October 10th, 2009 at 4:48 am
Thanks everyone. It’s going to be a splendid collection. Best wishes to you all.
And er… looks like I’ll be dressing up for the launch.
October 11th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Speechless…overwhelmed…very happy. Um thanks… congrats to all… (I know I haven’t won an Oscar but…)
October 11th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
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October 11th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
I’m absolutely thrilled to have my story involved with this, my first time being published and to be alongside fellow newbies and/or known names!
Cannot thank the people involved enough. And a special shout out to Stephanie Ressort who gave me creative pushing/shoving/support spanning time zones
Well done everyone!
Kx.
October 13th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Congratulations!!! Look forward to reading the collection, I have no doubt it is BRILLIANT.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Very very excited to be included in this collection. I was literally dancing around the living room when I got the news. (fun for me, disconcerting for the neighbours). Can’t wait for it to come out!
October 13th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
I’m tremendously excited to hear my story will be in the collection. I always dreamed my flamegirl would get out there.
Thanks so much. Can’t wait to read the book!
October 18th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Well done the chosen few. Sad not to make it but great to be given an opportunity. Looking forward to the next chance.
October 20th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I’m happy, bashful, dopey, sneezy and sleepy, but definitely not grumpy or… er… doc.
Thank you to Stuart and Caroline for including my very short story in the forthcoming book – what an absolute honour.
I hope it stands up well in the company of the other stories, which I can’t wait to read.
It’s the first time I’ve ever had any fiction published – hopefully not the last!
October 22nd, 2009 at 6:11 am
I too am thrilled to get into the anthology. Didn’t realise it had a cover and was coming out so soon! Really looking forward to it – I know a few of the names mentioned, but it’s always nice to discover new writers, particularly those making their debuts.
I’ve had a drink or two to celebrate & congrats to all.
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
I just want to leave you an quick comment to thank for your blog!
I really liked your website!!! Would you care whether I placed up a backlink from my site to your site?
Keep up the super work! Much Thanks!
Ryan
February 4th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Hi Ryan
Thanks for your comment – feel free.
Cheers
Stu
April 3rd, 2010 at 4:42 am
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