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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