• Preserving Connections

    Preserving Connections

    One man's gift for memories
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  • Workplace Conscientiousness

    Workplace Conscientiousness

    When one goes above and beyond the call
    from 42 reviews.
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    The Dreydl Song

    Too much of a not-so-good-thing
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FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

The Everlasting Dance finished second in the contest "DANCING"

July 14, 2019 at 7:10PM
    Michele Harber: And congratulations again, my FSBFF.
    July 14, 2019 at 11:07PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Diana and Michele! I always appreciate your warmth and encouragement. xo
    July 15, 2019 at 8:34AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Baklava finished first in the contest "Light and Sweet"

July 14, 2019 at 6:10PM
    Michele Harber: I have just enough battery power left to say congratulations!
    July 14, 2019 at 6:35PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thanks for the "sweet" greeting, Diana. You are always there to encourage me. xo
    July 15, 2019 at 8:35AM
    Rachelle Allen: How symbolic that is, Michele!!! Thank you (and thank your phone, too...)
    July 15, 2019 at 8:36AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Just Say The Words finished second in the contest "It's Only Words"

July 10, 2019 at 7:10PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Elegy for a Beloved Teacher finished second in the contest "Sad Poems"

July 9, 2019 at 3:10PM
    Diana L Crawford: Congrats!! i read in the contest comment that someone gave you a 4 star! wow! just wow!
    July 9, 2019 at 4:53PM
    Michele Harber: Excellent poem, Rachelle. Congratulations!
    July 9, 2019 at 5:00PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Degrees of Intelligence finished second in the contest "Higher Education"

July 6, 2019 at 1:10AM
    Michele Harber: I might as well just have a "Congratulations!" key added to my keyboard, so I don't have to keep typing it out. Great job!
    July 6, 2019 at 8:57AM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Colin; you are always so quick with your positive reinforcements. I really appreciate that. xo
    July 6, 2019 at 9:07AM
    Rachelle Allen: Hahaha, Michele. You are as funny as you are warm and gracious. Thanks for the well-wishes. xo
    July 6, 2019 at 9:08AM
    Robert Zimmerman: Hey Rachell. Congratulations again! Robert
    July 6, 2019 at 3:54PM
    Gloria ....: Congratulations, Rachelle. :)
    July 6, 2019 at 6:35PM
    rama devi: Congrats!!!!
    July 6, 2019 at 11:59PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Congratulations! Punctuality at All Costs is the new Book of the Month!

July 6, 2019 at 12:13AM
    Michele Harber: Congratulations! You must get so tired of hearing that - not!
    July 6, 2019 at 8:53AM
    Rachelle Allen: Oh yes, Michele; SOOO very tired. xo Thanks for always being my corner. I love you.
    July 6, 2019 at 9:09AM
    juliaSjames: Kudos on your win, Rachelle. Superb write with HEART!
    July 6, 2019 at 10:35AM
    Diana L Crawford: Congrats! I?m up to Chapter 8 now! The visuals though - old men in tutus, spiders on the dance floor, running in heels - your visual images are amazing!!!
    July 6, 2019 at 10:36AM
    sandramitchell: Congratulations, Rachelle! And another notch in your holster! LOL. Well done. xxxx
    July 6, 2019 at 11:37AM
    MissMerri: A HUGE Congratulations Rachelle! I?m so pleased to see your outstanding work repeatedly recognized. Hugs of joy... MM
    July 6, 2019 at 12:11PM
    Ulla: Congratulations, Rachelle. Ulla xxx
    July 6, 2019 at 12:50PM
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Rachelle. :))
    July 6, 2019 at 6:36PM
    rama devi: Congrats! I voted for you :-))
    July 6, 2019 at 11:59PM
    Darlene BoClair: Congratulations Rachelle as the 1st place winner for the new Book of the Month!
    July 7, 2019 at 6:04PM
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Rachelle!!!!
    July 12, 2019 at 9:33AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

The Music of Freedom finished third in the contest "Four for the Fourth"

July 2, 2019 at 8:10PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Congratulations! Honorable mention in the reviewing contest!

June 30, 2019 at 11:16PM
    WryWriter: Congratulations on your Honorable Mention!! : )
    July 1, 2019 at 1:51AM
    rama devi: CONGRATS! Well deserved! So happy to see your name here!
    July 1, 2019 at 10:07AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    July 1, 2019 at 11:08AM
    sandramitchell: Huge congratulations Rachelle! You really deserved this. :)) xxx
    July 1, 2019 at 12:30PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Friends. I appreciate the encouragement here. xo
    July 2, 2019 at 2:23PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Berry Disgusted finished third in the contest "Living in a Garden"

June 28, 2019 at 5:10AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Our Legacy finished second in the contest "Independence Day Celebration"

June 23, 2019 at 7:10PM
    Colin Lowley : congratulations a great poem Rachelle .
    June 23, 2019 at 7:36PM
    Michele Harber: Congratulations on another great job, my FSBFF!
    June 23, 2019 at 9:34PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Transthformathion finished first in the contest "false teeth"

June 22, 2019 at 12:13AM
    Michele Harber: CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What an incredibibble come from be... (Oh no, I'm not falling for that one again!)
    June 22, 2019 at 12:35AM
    Rachelle Allen: Omg. This is going to be how you start my day? Doubling over with laughter? Thankth for the congratulathionth! Very muth apprethiated! xo
    June 22, 2019 at 6:43AM
    judiverse: Congrathulathions on your great win. judiverse
    June 22, 2019 at 2:04PM
    judester: bwavo you. I think your zip code is in the winning circle. Hah, well deserved.
    June 23, 2019 at 4:21PM
    Sandra Elizabeth Williams: Congratulations Rachelle!!! I kinda knew your entry win...it was do original and hilarious!!!
    June 24, 2019 at 3:30PM
    Sandra Elizabeth Williams: Congratulations Rachelle!!! I kinda knew your entry would win...it was do original and hilarious!!!
    June 24, 2019 at 3:31PM
    Sandra Elizabeth Williams: Congratulations Rachelle!!! I kinda knew your entry would win...it was so original and hilarious!!!
    June 24, 2019 at 3:31PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Chapter Three, Fixing Vincent finished first in the contest "Chapter Two"

June 21, 2019 at 12:13AM
    Michele Harber: I told you it was great! Congratulations!! Who's on fire now???
    June 22, 2019 at 12:37AM
    Rachelle Allen: You DID say that, early on, like the FSBFF that you are. Thank you SO very much for your constant encouragement. xo
    June 22, 2019 at 10:55AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

A Sum of the Parts finished second in the contest "Bio"

June 13, 2019 at 6:10PM
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Rachelle!
    June 14, 2019 at 8:40AM
    Rachelle Allen: Thanks very much, Diane! xo
    June 16, 2019 at 12:54PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, FSBFF. You know I appreciate your love and support. xo
    June 21, 2019 at 11:45PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Kleptomania finished third in the contest "This is serious"

June 11, 2019 at 6:10PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thanks very much. Michele! xo
    June 12, 2019 at 12:28PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Fixing Vincent finished first in the contest "First Chapter "

June 10, 2019 at 6:10PM
    Dorothy Day: Darn! If I had not voted for you, I could have had one vote. Congratulations. Are you published?

    June 11, 2019 at 11:01AM
    Michele Harber: Congratulations, FSBFF! I'm so happy for you. Today, "First Chapter," tomorrow, the world!!
    June 12, 2019 at 10:06AM
    Rachelle Allen: Wow, Dorothy; that was very generous. I will remember that kindness forever. Thank you. xo
    June 12, 2019 at 12:29PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Colin; you never miss a chance to be encouraging. xo
    June 12, 2019 at 12:29PM
    Rachelle Allen: That's right, Michele. With your help, this will be a best-seller! Looking forward to the collaboration. xo
    June 12, 2019 at 12:30PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Twist of Fate finished second in the contest "Get Your Lemonade Here!"

June 7, 2019 at 12:13AM
    karenina: Congrats on second place! You rock!--Karenina
    June 9, 2019 at 5:03PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Friends. I so appreciate your thoughtfulness and love. xo
    June 12, 2019 at 12:31PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Life of the Party finished third in the contest "50 Word Story"

June 6, 2019 at 5:10PM
    Richard J: I'm glad you finished in the winner's circle ? congrats on taking third place winner! : )
    June 6, 2019 at 5:14PM
    Michele Harber: Congratulations, my FSBFF. You did an excellent job, but I've come to expect no less.
    June 6, 2019 at 6:30PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you Richard J.

    And FSBFF - you are always the sweetest of the sweet-talkin' NY'ers!! xo
    June 6, 2019 at 6:50PM
    Carla Trinklein: Congratulations, Rachelle! Your story was very funny, once again!
    June 6, 2019 at 9:23PM
    Rachelle Allen: Carla - you are so gracious and thoughtful! Thank you. xo

    And Jeffrey - I love how you are always there with a kind word and encouragement. Thanks for that. xo
    June 12, 2019 at 12:32PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Fifty Shades of Jealousy finished first in the contest "One Word: Jealousy"

June 6, 2019 at 4:10PM
    Sugarray77: Excellent entry, Rachelle!! Well done.

    Melissa
    June 6, 2019 at 4:20PM
    Michele Harber: Congratulations on yet another win. Who'da thunk it??
    June 6, 2019 at 4:40PM
    Richard J: Congratulations on the well-deserved win, Rachelle ... I thought this hit the hardest and was the best composed and presented entry, too. : )
    June 6, 2019 at 5:10PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thanks, Melissa. I appreciate that. xo

    And FSBFF - you are always my sweet and vocal supporter. I couldn't appreciate you more. xo

    Thanks, Richard J., for that feedback.
    June 6, 2019 at 6:52PM
    Diana L Crawford: My favorite for sure! Congrats! Well deserved!
    June 8, 2019 at 7:57PM
    karenina: Awesome win! Absolutely the best among many fine writes!--Karenina
    June 9, 2019 at 5:02PM
    Rachelle Allen: Diana, Jeffrey and Karenina - Your love and support makes every win that much sweeter. Thank you for always showing up! xo
    June 12, 2019 at 12:34PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Peas In A Pod finished first in the contest "Family"

May 29, 2019 at 9:10PM
    Michele Harber: Congratulations. You sooooo deserve this!!
    June 1, 2019 at 10:47AM
    karenina: Alrighty then! You are on a ROLL girlfriend! Congratulations!---Karenina
    June 9, 2019 at 5:04PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Conflagration finished second in the contest "Come on baby, Write Your Fire."

May 28, 2019 at 3:10PM
    Debra White: Congratulations! I voted for this one :) x
    May 28, 2019 at 5:53PM
    Michele Harber: OK, so maybe we tied in poetry once, but I can't come near you in story-writing. There's a reason we haven't been entered in the same contests recently: total, abject fear on my part! You're just too good.
    June 1, 2019 at 10:55AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

How To Get Lucky At Cards finished first in the contest "Five Card Stud....And More!"

May 20, 2019 at 1:10AM
    Colin Lowley : Congratulations and I am not playing cards with the winners anymore, I got beaten by a four card trick. Well done Rachelle, a fun Contest.
    May 20, 2019 at 2:38AM
    Michele Harber: Who's having a good week now??? Congratulations, my FSBFF!
    May 20, 2019 at 12:10PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Sweet Colin. You are a four-card stud to me! xo
    May 28, 2019 at 2:51PM
    Rachelle Allen: FSBFF - We're taking turns!!! xo
    May 28, 2019 at 2:52PM
    karenina: Another winner! I think by now you KNOW what a good writer you are! I do! Congrats!-Karenina
    June 9, 2019 at 5:05PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Everyone's A Critic finished third in the contest ""Old Lady Poem""

May 18, 2019 at 2:10PM
    karenina: Win, Place or SHOW you are always up there in the rankings! Congratulations!--Karenina
    June 9, 2019 at 5:06PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

The Visitor finished third in the contest "Being Blind"

May 18, 2019 at 12:10AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Time Management finished third in the contest "Antonym Poem"

May 17, 2019 at 2:10AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Congratulations! Pre-School Dance Lessons is the new Book of the Month!

May 7, 2019 at 8:55AM
    rspoet: Congratulations!!! It about time they got this right.
    May 7, 2019 at 9:11AM
    24chas: Congrats, Rachelle! It's well deserved.
    May 7, 2019 at 9:25AM
    judiverse: Congratulations to you Rachelle. Your writing is like sunshine. A well-deserved win. judi
    May 7, 2019 at 9:47AM
    sandramitchell: Congratulations, Rachelle, so very pleased for you!! You deserved it! xxxx
    May 7, 2019 at 10:21AM
    trimple: Congratulations Rachelle.

    Glad it all worked out in the end. :)
    May 7, 2019 at 11:19AM
    Pam (respa): Congratulations, Rachelle!!!
    May 7, 2019 at 11:22AM
    rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved. Great to see the site responded.
    May 7, 2019 at 12:19PM
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS sweet girl on a well deserved win...love Linda xxoo
    May 7, 2019 at 1:41PM
    Lordinajamjar: Congratulations Rachelle.

    Some great competition for this award but you edged it.

    Well done.
    May 7, 2019 at 1:58PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thanks, Robert. Those are very sweet words to read. xo
    May 7, 2019 at 2:16PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, 24chas. You're always so encouraging to me, and I'm always so appreciative of that. xo
    May 7, 2019 at 2:16PM
    Rachelle Allen: Oh, Judi! What a really nice comment to read! I totally appreciate those words. xo
    May 7, 2019 at 2:17PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Sandra. And congrats to you on your second place prize. We're a good team. xo
    May 7, 2019 at 2:18PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Tracey; me, too. Thanks for all you did on the Forum. xo
    May 7, 2019 at 2:19PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Rama. Yes, that was extremely heartening! xo
    May 7, 2019 at 2:19PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Linda. I love those words of encouragement. xo
    May 7, 2019 at 2:19PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, John. With your help on the Forum, I did. Your words were invaluable. xo
    May 7, 2019 at 2:20PM
    Colin Lowley : Well I never, well done Rachelle and the Committee. Not sure of the whys and hows but a great decision, everyone's a winner.
    May 7, 2019 at 5:36PM
    Colin Lowley : Oh except Bob, just seen the News update.
    May 7, 2019 at 5:56PM
    Sugarray77: Congratulations!!
    May 7, 2019 at 9:42PM
    Rachelle Allen: Colin - omg!! You have never gone one day without making me laugh since you joined FS!! Thanks for your terrific words today. xo
    May 9, 2019 at 2:31PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Melissa! I appreciate the support. xo
    May 9, 2019 at 2:32PM
    karenina: This is a HUGE achievement! I'm so proud of you!--Karenina
    June 9, 2019 at 5:07PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

The Minx and the Mensch finished first in the contest "Carnal Caperings"

May 6, 2019 at 11:10PM
    Michele Harber: Congratulations, you dirty ol? broad!
    May 9, 2019 at 4:42PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Joy Ride for One finished third in the contest "Memories"

May 1, 2019 at 5:10AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

How To Raise An Over-Achiever finished first in the contest "Family Alphabet"

May 1, 2019 at 12:13AM
    Carla Trinklein: Congratulations on your win! I really enjoyed this poem!
    May 1, 2019 at 5:49PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Mostly finished first in the contest "Quiet"

April 24, 2019 at 2:10AM
    LG Wolfe: Congratulations Rachelle! I loved your poem.
    April 24, 2019 at 8:20AM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Lisa! I appreciate that very much. xo
    April 24, 2019 at 9:31AM
    Sandra Elizabeth Williams: Congrats Rachelle!!! I do so love this poem... sad, but beautiful!

    Sorry I'm so late.
    May 2, 2019 at 11:03PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

All In finished third in the contest "sorrow"

April 20, 2019 at 5:10AM

Rachelle Allen:

Judi, I totally appreciate this shout out!! xo

April 18, 2019 at 7:22PM

Rachelle Allen:

Special thanks to Tina Crute, without whose review/edit I would have been disqualified for too my syllables in the contest entry "Warning."

April 18, 2019 at 7:21PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Warning finished first in the contest "3-5-3 Passion"

April 17, 2019 at 8:10PM
    judiverse: Congratulations on your winning contest entry. judiverse.
    April 18, 2019 at 9:21AM
    Rachelle Allen: Thanks, Sandra, you sweetie! You are always so encouraging to me!!
    April 18, 2019 at 7:21PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Like Father, Like Daughter finished first in the contest "Back Seat Driver"

April 13, 2019 at 2:10AM
    Michele Harber: Congratulations on another well-earned win!!!
    April 14, 2019 at 2:17PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, FSBFF!!! It always mean so much coming from you, the Ultimate Editor!! xo
    April 18, 2019 at 7:23PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

A Mother's Prayer of Gratitude finished first in the contest "Faith 5-7-5"

April 10, 2019 at 1:10AM
    LG Wolfe: Congratulations Rachelle! I loved it.
    April 10, 2019 at 7:59AM
    Colin Lowley : Blimey she's done it again , well done Rachelle
    April 10, 2019 at 10:46PM
    Rachelle Allen: thank you, Lisa! I totally appreciate your encouragement. xo
    April 18, 2019 at 7:24PM
    Rachelle Allen: Sandra, you are always so conscientious about congratulating me. Thank you for that very, very much. It means the world. xo
    April 18, 2019 at 7:25PM
    Rachelle Allen: Colin - HAHAHAHAH. You slay me!! Thanks for your congrats. xo
    April 18, 2019 at 7:25PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Congratulations! Role Model is the new Story of the Month!

April 7, 2019 at 12:13AM
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Rachelle!
    A moving story, indeed!

    diane
    April 7, 2019 at 12:54PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Diane. I appreciate this very much, especially from a fine writer like you. xo
    April 7, 2019 at 2:40PM
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Rachalle. :)
    April 7, 2019 at 3:51PM
    rspoet: Congratulations!! Well Done.
    April 7, 2019 at 7:17PM
    Sandra Elizabeth Williams: Congratulations Rachelle! I had a read this afternoon and my oh my! I think you have outdone yourself! Cheers!!!
    April 7, 2019 at 8:40PM
    Dean Kuch:

    CONGRATULATIONS, Rachelle...
    April 7, 2019 at 9:25PM
    Debra White: Whoop! Whoop!
    Thrilled to bits for you, Rachelle!
    Huge congratulations to you xxx
    April 8, 2019 at 3:13AM
    Ulla: Congratulation!!! Well deserved:)))
    April 8, 2019 at 6:31AM
    Rachelle Allen: Thanks, Gloria! I appreciate that from you very much. xo
    April 8, 2019 at 7:23PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, rspoet. Coming from a writer of your caliber, that means a lot to me. xo
    April 8, 2019 at 7:24PM
    Rachelle Allen: Sandra, thank you!! With editors like you to help, I will keep improving. Thank you for this encouraging post today. xo
    April 8, 2019 at 7:25PM
    Rachelle Allen: Dean - HAHAHAHHA! Now THAT's an enthusiastic reaction! Thank you for the smile. xo
    April 8, 2019 at 7:26PM
    Rachelle Allen: Debra - always my enthusiastic encourager. Thank you. xo
    April 8, 2019 at 7:27PM
    Rachelle Allen: Ulla - your words mean the world to me. Thank you very much. xo
    April 8, 2019 at 7:27PM
    Colin Lowley : That's got to be the biggest understatement of the month , well done Rachelle .
    April 10, 2019 at 10:48PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Man's Best Friend finished first in the contest "How to woo a woman"

April 5, 2019 at 12:13AM
    Tedd Turton: Congratulations Rachelle.
    Just having a midnight read, and noticed you've won another contest !!
    Great story telling as always and such attention to detail.
    Another little gem.
    April 6, 2019 at 9:24AM
    Rachelle Allen: I just love your reviews, Tedd - always so warm and encouraging. Thank you. xo
    April 7, 2019 at 2:41PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

The Legacy of Beethoven finished first in the contest "Beethoven 'Even the Odds' Poem"

March 30, 2019 at 6:10PM
    susand3022: Congratulations Rachelle!
    March 30, 2019 at 6:30PM
    Michele Harber: I suspected this was yours. Congratulations!!
    March 30, 2019 at 11:33PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thanks, Susan! I appreciate this encouragement from you! xo
    April 7, 2019 at 2:41PM
    Rachelle Allen: Well, duhhhh, FSBFF! Of COURSE you did!! I can't hide from you! xo
    April 7, 2019 at 2:44PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

The Power of the Written Word finished first in the contest "5-7-5 fire"

March 29, 2019 at 4:10AM
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the win, Rachelle. Very well deserved!
    March 29, 2019 at 7:25AM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Pam!! I always appreciate your positive reinforcement. xo
    March 29, 2019 at 10:03AM
    Rachelle Allen: Sandra, you know this victory is yours!! Thank you for the bonfire you lit under me. xo
    March 29, 2019 at 10:04AM
    Sandra Elizabeth Williams: Oh maane! You are something else Rachelle... don't know what I'm gonna do with you! :-)
    March 29, 2019 at 11:18PM
    Michele Harber: I don't know how I managed to miss this one. Congratulations again. You're amazing!!!!!
    March 30, 2019 at 11:36PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Acknowledging the Good finished first in the contest "A Typical Day "

March 27, 2019 at 4:10PM
    24chas: Congrats, once again, my friend. Great job and well deserved.
    March 27, 2019 at 6:29PM
    Rachelle Allen: Oh, 24chas. What would I do without your constant encouragement and well-wishes. xo
    March 29, 2019 at 10:04AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Leo finished second in the contest "Astrological signs"

March 23, 2019 at 12:10PM
    24chas: Congrats, Rachelle, for another strong poem and finish in the contest.
    March 24, 2019 at 7:10AM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, 24chas!! You're always such an encourager! xo
    March 27, 2019 at 12:41PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

An Elite (Elusive) Group finished first in the contest "I Love..."

March 16, 2019 at 12:10AM
    24chas: Congrats once again, Rachelle. The title says it all about your past week. You're definitely elite.
    March 16, 2019 at 12:35AM
    MissMerri: Wow Rachelle... another first place! You are a winner, girl! This is so exciting!
    March 16, 2019 at 2:58PM
    Rachelle Allen: Oh, yeah, 24chas - that's me alright. Thanks for the congrats. I always appreciate your support. xo
    March 16, 2019 at 3:47PM
    Rachelle Allen: Miss Merri, you are right! It has been quite the exciting week. Thank you for the congratulations. xo
    March 16, 2019 at 3:48PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Five-Star Haggling finished first in the contest "Unexpected Romance "

March 15, 2019 at 5:10AM
    Cedar: Great win Rachelle, thanks for the laugh. Reviews and replies would also make a good poetry prompt...Bill
    March 15, 2019 at 12:00PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thanks, Bill! It makes me very happy to read this nice review, and maybe we should work together on the parameters for such a contest? I'm game if you are. xo
    March 15, 2019 at 6:45PM
    Rachelle Allen: Michele Harber - you have to say that since you're my twin sister from a different mother. But I do appreciate it, nonetheless. xo
    March 15, 2019 at 6:46PM
    Colin Lowley : Hi Rachelle, congratulations on your poem and your win.
    Kind Regards Colin
    March 15, 2019 at 8:09PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Congratulations! Love Notes For All is the new Story of the Month!

March 14, 2019 at 12:13AM
    24chas: Yay!!!! Congrats, maestro.
    March 14, 2019 at 8:41AM
    Sugarray77: Woohoo, Rachelle!!! Way to go girl!! Well deserved.

    Melissa
    March 14, 2019 at 9:11AM
    humpwhistle: Well done, Rachelle! Congratulations.
    March 14, 2019 at 9:58AM
    judiverse: Congratulations to you on your story of the month win. judi
    March 14, 2019 at 10:35AM
    Artasylum: Congratulations !!!!
    March 14, 2019 at 10:36AM
    Sally Law: Congratulations Rachelle! You did a fine job with your story. I enjoyed it immensely! Sally :+)
    March 14, 2019 at 10:54AM
    MissMerri: I loved this story! Congratulations on your first place ribbon. I'm truly excited about this well-deserved accomplishment! ~MM
    March 14, 2019 at 12:03PM
    Debra White: Whoop!! I'm thrilled for you, Rachelle!
    So very deserving of the 1st place rosette :) x
    March 14, 2019 at 12:05PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, 24chas. You've been my No. 1 fan and attentive encourager. Thank you so very much for that! xo
    March 14, 2019 at 12:06PM
    Rachelle Allen: Melissa, you always are so sweet and encouraging to me, and I couldn't appreciate it more. xo
    March 14, 2019 at 12:08PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Lee. I read your story and loved it, too. I appreciate your thoughtfulness here very much. xo
    March 14, 2019 at 12:09PM
    Rachelle Allen: Oh, Judi - So nice to hear these words from you, my always-encouraging friend. xo
    March 14, 2019 at 12:11PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Artasylum! I've read a lot of your works, and they're excellent, so this wish from you means something. xo
    March 14, 2019 at 12:13PM
    Rachelle Allen: Sally - Your story was equally excellent. I genuinely loved it. Congratulations on your win, as well, and thank you for your sweet words here today. Very much appreciated. xo
    March 14, 2019 at 12:14PM
    Rachelle Allen: MissMerri - What would I do without your continued warmth and graciousness? Thank you for yet another round of love and good wishes. xo
    March 14, 2019 at 12:16PM
    Rachelle Allen: Debra, you sweet and wonderful friend. Thank you for these words, which I appreciate from the bottom of my heart. xo
    March 14, 2019 at 12:16PM
    Gloria ....: Well done, Rachelle. :))
    March 14, 2019 at 9:54PM
    Michele Harber: OMG, Rachelle, congratulations! I'm so excited for you. I read your story and it's wonderful. You put more detail into describing a staircase than most people use to describe a three-ring circus.
    March 14, 2019 at 11:22PM
    Tedd Turton: Well done Rachelle. I'm only a newcomer to your work, but your special stories have been so uplifting and inspiring, I'm not surprised to see you duly awarded. Best Wishes, Tedd Turton
    March 15, 2019 at 6:52AM
    Rachelle Allen: Sandra Elizabeth: thank you for being so thoughtful and warm here today. Very much appreciated. xo
    March 15, 2019 at 6:48PM
    Rachelle Allen: Michele Harber - LOL You slay me. Thanks for always saying things that warm me up AND make me smile. No wonder I love our burgeoning friendship so very much. xo
    March 15, 2019 at 6:49PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thanks, Gloria. Michele has recommended I check out your work, so I'll be spending an afternoon soon doing exactly that. I appreciate the warm shout-out. xo
    March 15, 2019 at 6:51PM
    Rachelle Allen: Tedd - What a sweet thing for you to say. Thank you for that very much. xo
    March 15, 2019 at 7:32PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Why I Blew Up My Mailbox finished first in the contest "Junk Mail - poem in any style."

March 12, 2019 at 2:10AM
    LisaMay: Congrats, Rachelle... you romped away with it!
    March 12, 2019 at 2:15AM
    Pam (respa): A big Congratulations, Rachelle. Well deserved win!
    March 12, 2019 at 7:20AM
    24chas: Good for you, Rachelle! Congrats!
    March 12, 2019 at 8:45AM
    Michele Harber: Congratulations, Rachelle! Thank you for getting me involved in the contest. I?m so glad you won.
    March 12, 2019 at 12:47PM
    C. Gale Burnett: Congratulations, Rachelle!! Well deserved :)
    March 13, 2019 at 7:51PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, LisaMay. I especially love this description. (You NZ'ers have way pizzazzier terms than we Americans!) xo
    March 16, 2019 at 3:50PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Pam(respa) - I always appreciate your encouraging words. xo
    March 16, 2019 at 3:50PM
    Rachelle Allen: Michele - spoken like a true partner in crime. Now it's onto the Loop contest to continue our heritage of co-competitors! Can't wait. xo
    March 16, 2019 at 3:52PM
    Rachelle Allen: 24chas - You never miss a chance to make a win even sweeter for me with your words. xo
    March 16, 2019 at 3:53PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Gale. Your congratulations have brought me a smile today. xo
    March 16, 2019 at 3:54PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

A Political Translation Guide finished third in the contest "Getting To The Bottom Of It"

March 10, 2019 at 5:10AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

The Point of Life finished third in the contest "Story Poem/Prose"

March 4, 2019 at 12:13AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Owe Deer! Hoo Gnu?! finished first in the contest "The woes of Homonyms!"

February 27, 2019 at 7:10PM
    Michele Harber: Congratulations, Rachelle. I'm honored to share first place with you. Your poem was hysterical!
    February 27, 2019 at 7:35PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, C. Gale! I appreciate your thoughtfulness. xo
    March 4, 2019 at 10:13AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

History, Rewritten finished first in the contest "The Phenomenon of Cell Phones"

February 25, 2019 at 12:13AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Jigsaw finished first in the contest "What Happened?"

February 23, 2019 at 2:10AM
    Pam (respa): Congratulations on the win, Rachelle. Great story and well deserved.
    March 1, 2019 at 4:46PM
    Rachelle Allen: Thank you, Pam; that is very nice of you to write. xo
    March 4, 2019 at 10:14AM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Hoping To Be Fired finished third in the contest "Fruity Fifty (Dribbling Fruit)"

February 15, 2019 at 8:10PM

FanStory wrote to Rachelle Allen:

Aqua Aerobics Class finished second in the contest "Countdown to Aversion (5-4-3-2-1)"

February 8, 2019 at 9:10PM