The Candidate
School board candidate seeks one man's vote.46 total reviews
Comment from Shirley B
This is a great entry into the contest. Believe it or not, a lot of small towns here in Oklahoma still do visit with their districts this way. I like the way you made the reading audience think about things. Great job. Best of luck to you in the contest, Shirley
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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This is a great entry into the contest. Believe it or not, a lot of small towns here in Oklahoma still do visit with their districts this way. I like the way you made the reading audience think about things. Great job. Best of luck to you in the contest, Shirley
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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I am delighted my story evoked thought. Thanks so much for sharing, Shirley, and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Ric Myworld
You write so well that it's always a joy to read everything you post, and this political flash fiction entry is no exception. Great job, and good luck in the contest. :-)
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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You write so well that it's always a joy to read everything you post, and this political flash fiction entry is no exception. Great job, and good luck in the contest. :-)
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Hi Ric. I am delighted you enjoyed this. I have never written about politics before, so I am very flattered by your praise. Thanks so much for sharing. Rod
Comment from S.M.E.Schultz
This has good dialogue...very natural. It's a different world from my political experience,so interesting to hear how your American candidates manage their campaigns. I also admire your point of view...there are good honourable, sincere candidates. One must only listen to find them.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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This has good dialogue...very natural. It's a different world from my political experience,so interesting to hear how your American candidates manage their campaigns. I also admire your point of view...there are good honourable, sincere candidates. One must only listen to find them.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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I am so pleased you like my characters and the ideals they represent. Thank you so much for sharing and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from F. Wehr3
I thought this was a good story, and it held my interest throughout. I only found one item for your consideration.
"The man's sincere," I thought.' My suggestion is to eliminate the quotation marks as this is a thought rather than speech. I use two different methods. The other is italics for thoughts.
You writing is very clean and a pleasure to read. Thank you.
Take care,
Russell
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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I thought this was a good story, and it held my interest throughout. I only found one item for your consideration.
"The man's sincere," I thought.' My suggestion is to eliminate the quotation marks as this is a thought rather than speech. I use two different methods. The other is italics for thoughts.
You writing is very clean and a pleasure to read. Thank you.
Take care,
Russell
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Thank yous so much for your very kind praise of this story, Russell. Usually, I use the site's advanced editor when I post stories, but this time I did not. You are right. The more accepted way to express thought(s) is italics, unavailable on FS's regular processor. Rod
Comment from Authorsue
It's nice to see an uplifting story about politics. During this time of a heated election, it's refreshing not to see mud-slinging and trash-dumping on other candidates.
I liked your story. It was well written and easy to read. Readers love that.
Keep creating,
Authorsue
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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It's nice to see an uplifting story about politics. During this time of a heated election, it's refreshing not to see mud-slinging and trash-dumping on other candidates.
I liked your story. It was well written and easy to read. Readers love that.
Keep creating,
Authorsue
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Thank you, AuthorSue, for this most uplifting review. Your praise is very much appreciated. Rod
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You're very welcome.
Authorsue
Comment from LIJ Red
Unfortunately the winner is often the loudest, biggest spender who slings mud with ease, or, like your characters, has great qualifications-on paper.
Good flow, dialog, well-done characters...excellent.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Unfortunately the winner is often the loudest, biggest spender who slings mud with ease, or, like your characters, has great qualifications-on paper.
Good flow, dialog, well-done characters...excellent.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much for the great praise. Rod
Comment from Serendipity!
I like this. It's nice. I like that door to door, homestyle, or did I mean neighbourly approach. So the one you met, did he get in? I'm hoping your country will make a wise, thoughtful decision who becomes president. That decision affects so much of the world.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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I like this. It's nice. I like that door to door, homestyle, or did I mean neighbourly approach. So the one you met, did he get in? I'm hoping your country will make a wise, thoughtful decision who becomes president. That decision affects so much of the world.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much, Serendipity, for sharing my story. I am delighted you enjoyed it. I, too, hope we can elect a president who is worthy of the office. Rod
Comment from seaglass
This flash fiction is well written. The dialog is smooth and realistic. The descriptions of the characters give the read a clear picture without over-writing. The setting is well described and the author's opinion is woven throughout in regard to the theme of school board election.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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This flash fiction is well written. The dialog is smooth and realistic. The descriptions of the characters give the read a clear picture without over-writing. The setting is well described and the author's opinion is woven throughout in regard to the theme of school board election.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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Thank you, seaglass, for this very encouraging review and your kind praise of the story. Rod
Comment from CDyer
I enjoyed this s very much! To meet a candidate for any office in such a personal one-on-one setting is rare these days. Also enjoyed your author comments. If more people took advantage of the possibility for improvement on the local level, it might have a positive ripple effect on other levels.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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I enjoyed this s very much! To meet a candidate for any office in such a personal one-on-one setting is rare these days. Also enjoyed your author comments. If more people took advantage of the possibility for improvement on the local level, it might have a positive ripple effect on other levels.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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I truly appreciate your taking the time to read my story and comment on my theme. I am delighted you enjoyed it.
Comment from Spiritual Echo
/wonderful soft tone with a thoughtful message and a perspective often lost in all the noise in the current election. Rod, your poetry is always amazing, but when you read prose I am caught up with your style and message--every time.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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/wonderful soft tone with a thoughtful message and a perspective often lost in all the noise in the current election. Rod, your poetry is always amazing, but when you read prose I am caught up with your style and message--every time.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016
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I am delighted you enjoyed this story, SE, and am very flattered by your kind praise. Thank you so much. Rod
