FanStory wrote to Janis M. : Gojira finished second in the contest "Etheree"
    jim vecchio: I appreciate your words very much! I love reading your works! -
    jim vecchio: I sent a reply by accident. If you got it, I would like to read your writing! -


FanStory wrote to Janis M. : Congratulations! Second Place Finish in the Reviewing Contest!
    Janis M. : Thanks! I really worked hard to try and give meaningful reviews! -
    karenina: Awesome, Janis.

    You write very helpful and encouraging reviews!

    Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to Janis M. : Mother's Mountain finished first in the contest "Bio"
    karenina: Congratulations to you, and best wishes for 2024! -


FanStory wrote to Janis M. :
Love was posted today. It is a Milestone Post. Post number 50!


FanStory wrote to Janis M. : Congratulations! Moths won the contest "Haiku Poetry Contest"
    Navada: Congratulations on your contest win - and a site contest at that! Very exciting:) -
    Janis M. : Thank you. It was a lovely surprise. -
    JSD: Well done! -
    BenThrone: Congratulations!!! This is a big deal?from what I understand there are people who have been members for many years and not won a site contest yet. Quite the accomplishment! -
    Ginda Simpson: Congratulations of your well-deserved win. Merry Christmas. -


FanStory wrote to Janis M. : I am Jealous of the Moon finished second in the contest "One Word: Jealousy"
    JSD: Well done, again! -
    Navada: Congrats! This is a beautiful piece. :) -


Janis M. : If you see a contest hosted by me, please understand I am not participating in these contests and my goal is for people to have fun and be encouraging of their competition. That is why they are not blind. They are meant for learning and skill building first and foremost. I might make some mistakes along the way as well, so please be gracious to me too.
    BenThrone: You?re doing a great job with these! -
    JSD: Yeah, loving and appreciating your efforts. Love that they're not blind. Love that they're cheap. X -
    Janis M. : Thank you! I really want these to turn back to being fun instead of just seeing other poets merely as competitors they have to beat. We are peers with the same passion. -
    karenina: This is a wonderful idea...

    I love your way of veering away from blind contests and encouraging growth and help between members!

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    Claire Tennant: Thank you for your review with the Christian reminder -
    Navada: I am really enjoying your contests and appreciating the opportunity to grow as a writer. Thank you! :) -


FanStory wrote to Janis M. : A Bird Without Wings finished first in the contest "5-7-5 Romance"
    JSD: And another! Well done you! -


FanStory wrote to Janis M. : Her Hair finished first in the contest "2-4-4-12"
    BenThrone: Congratulations! I liked this poem! -
    JSD: Another! You're truly on a roll. Well done! -
    Janis M. : Thank you guys! You both have been very helpful in my writing here! -


Janis M. : I have put out some contests with the spirit of learning. They are low member dollar contests so everyone can feel like they can participate without price gouging their wallet. It?s also not blind so that people can help one another. It is great to win, but ultimately I am hoping these competitions will be educational and help build each other up.
    JSD: Great idea. Thank you. X -
    Navada: I really appreciate this opportunity! :) -
    Navada: I really appreciate this opportunity! :) -
    BenThrone: I think what you are doing is great! Lovely idea. -


FanStory wrote to Janis M. : Mishpachah finished first in the contest "Family"
    Navada: Congratulations on your win - this is a fabulous poem and your win is well deserved! -
    JSD: Another win! Well done! -