C Patrick Neagle
from Portland, Oregon is reading words, words, wordsApril 2, 2013 - 7:41am
Congratulations to everyone who posted a story for this challenge (and to everyone who read them). It isn't an easy thing to put your work out there for others to read and perhaps obliterate with their commentary. I've really enjoyed this process, though, despite the flinching everytime I opened up my mail to see what someone had written (all very positive, thanks!). I very much appreciated everyone who read and commented on my story. I just wish I'd been able to read more of them myself (y'know, all of them).
--Patrick...
Adam Jenkins
from Bracknell, England is reading RCX Magazine (Issue 1 coming soon)April 3, 2013 - 12:32am
This has finished hasn't it? I didn't miss a post or something saying it had been extended?
SamaLamaWama
from Dallas is reading Something Wicked This Way Comes April 3, 2013 - 8:04am
Yea, I know, right. It's very unsatisfying for it to end like this. So much build and then nada (vaguely similar to a few of the dates I've had in the past.) I expected fireworks and pats on the back for a job well done and Champaign toasts for the winners. Instead, I get nothing. Radio-friggin-silence. Damn my unrealistic expectations!
Well, here’s your champagne toast Adam Jenkins from me. This is to you and ArlaneEnalra who took on this massive task to make sure no one was left behind.
There are others who offered kind words when I was down, so I raise another toast to GG_Silverman and Juice Ica for being supportive and kind.
There’s also Whammer, Linda and Ethan Cooper who gave valuable feedback and made me see the bigger picture of my story.
Then there is klahol who said I could go even darker—thanks for that, I was pulling back so I wouldn’t offend. And ender.che.13 for keeping it short and sweet.
I had to refill my glass for this one: Liam Hogan. Your questions and thoughts on my story were amazing. I wrote them down and made sure to cross each one off my list as I redrafted the story. You went above and beyond—and no, I’m not just reciting some corporate mantra—I really mean it.
And finally to Joe P, who came through on the 2nd to the last day to help me reach my goal of 15 reviews.
I raise my glass to everyone who had the balls to do this. I’ve learned so much in such a short amount of time. I’ve already started to go through withdrawals, so I’ve joined the workshop. I hope to see you there.
~Sam
Liam Hogan
from Earth is reading Hugo NominationsApril 3, 2013 - 8:37am
Ooh! Champagne toast indeed! It was a pleasure reading and commenting on the few (a quarter?) I managed in the month, and while I wasn't entirely sure if stories were meant to be edited during the review period (and therefore didn't!) rest assured I will be taking all comments and tackling Xenophobe afresh, before deciding what the heck to do with it after that!
For those of you more on top of things, I offer two places you might send your polished work to - for fun.
Liars League - 2000 words on Man & Machine, by 7th April
The Redline - 3500 words on "The End of the World" by 30th April. (£50 prize on offer)
Enjoy!
Liam
Fhhakansson
from Sweden is reading Odd Interlude - Dean KoontzApril 3, 2013 - 9:11am
I have to say thank you to everyone as well! This has been a great experience, especially after receiving so much positive feedback. It gave me the boost in confidence I needed.
For the "Scare Us" challenge they gave prizes to those who read and commented on each and every story. I hope they do the same now since those people truly deserve something extra!
I also agree with SamaLamaWama. The people mentioned in your post helped me a lot of well! Without you I would never have gotten as far as I did - and I would never have received the feedback needed to improve my story.
Liam: Those links are very useful! I was just about to look up something else to do now that the event is over. Thank you so much!
Regards, Fredrik.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 3, 2013 - 9:32am
Thanks, Ethan. I'm honored to have my story on anyone's list of favs.
klahol
from Stockholm, Sweden is reading Black MoonApril 3, 2013 - 10:03am
I am crushed to hear that Fate is going to deprive me of my favourite author. I want to go out, find Cancer, and kick its motherloving ass. Damn it. Damn it.
'Will you do me the honour of being my widow?' Shit. Now I think I'm going to cry, as well.
Dark, dark day.
/K
ArlaneEnalra
from Texas is reading Right now I'm editing . . ..April 3, 2013 - 10:15am
If this goes the same as Scare-Us did, we should hear something more in a short while. Our fearless leaders have to have a little time to tabulate all that data into something understandable.
@klahol I can't agree with you more. Cancer is one of those demons of the modern world that takes so many before their time. It's a demon I sorely wish were cast into the burning pit.
Michael.Eric.Snyder
April 3, 2013 - 10:26am
Cancer sucks. But at least he's got a year to defy expectations, hopefully, and live longer. That is some consolation I can find. Personally speaking, I would have given anything to have 7 extra months knowing, loving, reminiscing, and preparing.
And cherishing. Oh so much more cherishing.
Onward and forward.
BTW, thanks to those who read and commented on my story and even honored it on a best-of list.
Wendy Hammer
from Indiana is reading One Night in SixesApril 3, 2013 - 3:31pm
The news about Banks is indeed very sad. I'll be lifting my glass to him....
And to the rest of you.*Cheers*.
This has been a fantastic introduction to the site. I loved reading stories (and wished I had been as awesome as the amazing people who got through them all). I'm really looking forward to doing some revisions on my story. I'll be using the excellent feedback to hopefully make it better.
I'll be getting into the Workshops next and I signed up for a couple of classes. I hope to see you around!
--Wendy
klahol
from Stockholm, Sweden is reading Black MoonApril 4, 2013 - 7:06am
....
*sound of crickets*
scifiwriterguy
from Chicago, IL is reading Iscariot by Tosca LeeApril 4, 2013 - 10:22am
In no particular order I relly liked:
A Song for my Brother
An Incident at Winter House 12
The Sea Came
Xenophobe
Implant
Theotokos
Diet or Die
Overall? Probably A Song for my Brother, largely because it had a nice touch of sweetness, which was rare in the competition. Also a lovely use of imagery.
Cipherscribe
from Michigan, but all my exes live in Texas. is reading Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn TwilightApril 4, 2013 - 10:58am
Thank you to everyone who voted and commented on my story. What now? Like, who won and stuff?
Fhhakansson
from Sweden is reading Odd Interlude - Dean KoontzApril 4, 2013 - 1:18pm
Well, considering the event ended on April 1st I'd say...
Well played Litreactor. Well played!
Joe P
from Brainerd, MN is reading Wheel of TimeApril 4, 2013 - 5:11pm
So I'm not the only one wondering about when this whole thing will wrap up. I thumbed up and commented on a story yesterday so..... Game on?
If any of you guys want to try it, feel free to read, vote and comment on mine: http://litreactor.com/events/teleport-us/sapience
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland April 4, 2013 - 5:56pm
As I learned when I participated in the Scare Us challenge it takes them several days to tally votes and assign your proffesional reviewers and what not. There should be an update column shortly, I'm guessing.
As far as the stories go. No votes will count after the first, or whenever the official deadline was 31st? But your stories will remain up to be commented on until you remove the files yourselves. So if you start sending the story out for publication be sure to remember to remove it from the Teleport Us workshop.
Joe P
from Brainerd, MN is reading Wheel of TimeApril 4, 2013 - 6:23pm
Well, it was worth a shot. Good luck everybody!
Nick
from Toronto is reading Adjustment DayApril 6, 2013 - 4:20pm
I've been in Reno for six weeks. Did I miss anything?
ArlaneEnalra
from Texas is reading Right now I'm editing . . ..April 6, 2013 - 5:36pm
@Nick, the end of the contest ;) We're waiting on our fearless leaders to tabulate the results! The stories are still up, though the voting won't count anymore. They're definitely worth a read if you haven't read them all yet!
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersApril 8, 2013 - 7:24am
Yeah, you can expect updates and winners to be announced pretty soon. No worries.
Keep an eye out for our top reviewers to be named first!
Tim Needles
from Port Jefferson, New York is reading Stories edited by Neil GaimanApril 8, 2013 - 10:12am
Thanks for the heads up @Averydoll! I wonder if @ArlaneEnalra might be a top reviewer...hmm...?
ArlaneEnalra
from Texas is reading Right now I'm editing . . ..April 8, 2013 - 11:22am
@Tim Needles I'm wondering myself. It depends on how they track reads. While I commented on every story, there were a few that I refrained from voting on for various reasons. (Mostly to not add to the carnage or add a down vote on a story that was well written but had some aspect that irked me). We'll see! I'm dead certain that Adam should be there though ;)
Nathan Scalia
from Kansas is reading so many thingsApril 8, 2013 - 4:32pm
I've been trying to occupy my time going through the workshop submissions, and I'm really wishing there was a random button in there as well. Some of the older work (like mine) could still use some reviews, though there should be a way to close out submissions for those who don't want any more review on it.
Tim Needles
from Port Jefferson, New York is reading Stories edited by Neil GaimanApril 11, 2013 - 5:00am
That's really the right thing to do @ArlaneEnalra, I felt bad for those guys- there were two that never saw a positive rating, that's tough, no reason to make it worse!
ArlaneEnalra
from Texas is reading Right now I'm editing . . ..April 12, 2013 - 11:44am
Way to go @Adam and @Klahol! :) and everyone else on that list!
dufrescm
from Wisconsin is reading Do Androids Dream of Electric SheepApril 12, 2013 - 11:43am
Way to go you guys! You all rock!
Liam Hogan
from Earth is reading Hugo NominationsApril 12, 2013 - 12:08pm
Well done the super-reviewers! I'm proud to be picked out to stand alongside the second rank of top-reviewers along with a number of names I now recognise! (And a few I don't - I may have to dive in and check out their work!)
Maria Stanislav
from the UK is reading ALL the submissions!April 12, 2013 - 12:13pm
Now that was an unexpected moment of cool! Congrats to everyone! *happydances around the list*
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersApril 12, 2013 - 12:18pm
This is the part that makes me smile.
Congrats to EVERYONE. It wasn't easy to narrow this list down.
ArlaneEnalra
from Texas is reading Right now I'm editing . . ..April 12, 2013 - 12:24pm
@averydoll I can believe it! There were a number of reviewers with excellent commentary, and just as many stories as well.
Linda
from Sweden is reading Fearful Symmetries April 12, 2013 - 12:29pm
Congrats everyone, and a big hand to the LitReactor team for hosting this challenge, it has truly been an amazing experience.
Wendy Hammer
from Indiana is reading One Night in SixesApril 12, 2013 - 1:43pm
Yes, bow down to the amazing reviewers: ArlaneEnaira, Adam, and Klahol! I recognized each of you and I really appreciate what you've done.
Like Liam, I am happy to be named alongside you. I didn't get to nearly as many as I would have liked to, but I'm really pleased that I made the list.
Thanks, LitReactor, for hosting this challenge.
Adam Jenkins
from Bracknell, England is reading RCX Magazine (Issue 1 coming soon)April 13, 2013 - 1:03pm
Well this was certainly nice to come home to. Perfect end to the holiday. I can't wait for the writing winners next!
C Patrick Neagle
from Portland, Oregon is reading words, words, wordsApril 13, 2013 - 10:03pm
Indeed. All I can do is echo everyone else. Congrats to all, and thanks for a great time!
Nathan Scalia
from Kansas is reading so many thingsApril 13, 2013 - 10:22pm
I'm ready for the next event. Anyone have a guess as to the theme?
ArlaneEnalra
from Texas is reading Right now I'm editing . . ..April 13, 2013 - 11:42pm
If I had to guess, it would be Scare Us 2 ;)
klahol
from Stockholm, Sweden is reading Black MoonApril 14, 2013 - 12:30am
Fantasy? Knight Us? Elf Us? Orc Us?
Humor? Tickle Us?
Erotica? Arouse Us? That could get steamy, especially in the reviews.
Linda
from Sweden is reading Fearful Symmetries April 14, 2013 - 12:40am
^Hahaha, Arouse Us? I wish you hadn't put that idea out in the universe, but since you have, what kind of criteria do you think would be appropriate?
klahol
from Stockholm, Sweden is reading Black MoonApril 14, 2013 - 3:59am
Ye gods, I have no idea. Not an avid reader of the category myself. Urrrr.... 2500-4000 words dealing with the theme of physical or mental arousal? Some sort of NAMBLA clause, no kiddie stuff, no rape or coercing, storys featuring consenting adults only?
I don't know. I am pretty certain I wouldnt participate. I think I'm withdrawing this idea from the universe.
Adam Jenkins
from Bracknell, England is reading RCX Magazine (Issue 1 coming soon)April 14, 2013 - 5:52am
Baffle Us - Crime?
Dazzle Us - Magic?
Johann Thorsson
from Reykjavik, Iceland is reading Echo LakeApril 14, 2013 - 7:23am
Amuse Us - humor.
Confuse Us - locked-room mystery.
SamaLamaWama
from Dallas is reading Something Wicked This Way Comes April 14, 2013 - 7:28am
Wouldn't it be fun if they had a Wheel of Genres (I hear an echo when I say that) and you spun it twice to mix two random genres together. The possibilities would be endless. Bonnet books mixed with cyborg attacks. Self-help with a side of bondage. Humor mixed with ethnic cleansing. Now that would be challenging.
Liam Hogan
from Earth is reading Hugo NominationsApril 14, 2013 - 8:14am
Magic Us. Or Murder Us. (Fantasy or Crime, having done horror and scifi...)
Liam Hogan
from Earth is reading Hugo NominationsApril 14, 2013 - 8:28am
Or Thrill Us for any thriller (crime included...)
klahol
from Stockholm, Sweden is reading Black MoonApril 14, 2013 - 8:33am
Hey @SamaLamaWama, check out the random plot generator app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-brainstormer/id374496865
Maria Stanislav
from the UK is reading ALL the submissions!April 14, 2013 - 10:10am
When it comes to plot generators, you have to check out They Fight Crime (and possibly get stuck there for a while...).
Chacron
from England, South Coast is reading Fool's Assassin by Robin HobbApril 14, 2013 - 12:18pm
Fascinate Us - Autobiography
Wonder who'd be brave enough!
Linda
from Sweden is reading Fearful Symmetries April 14, 2013 - 1:15pm
Ye gods, I have no idea. Not an avid reader of the category myself. Urrrr.... 2500-4000 words dealing with the theme of physical or mental arousal? Some sort of NAMBLA clause, no kiddie stuff, no rape or coercing, storys featuring consenting adults only?
I don't know. I am pretty certain I wouldnt participate. I think I'm withdrawing this idea from the universe.
Wise decision, my friend.
SamaLamaWama
from Dallas is reading Something Wicked This Way Comes April 14, 2013 - 1:47pm
@klahol I'm so downloading that to the phone right now. I'm also taking Skipp's class next month, so see you there.
@Marie I'll check out that website. Thanks for the suggestion.
I'd really like the horror one again since that's my favorite genre, but I'm sure I'll participate no matter what.
Frank Chapel
from California is reading Thomas Ligotti's worksApril 15, 2013 - 9:23am
Congratulations to everyone who posted a story for this challenge (and to everyone who read them). It isn't an easy thing to put your work out there for others to read and perhaps obliterate with their commentary. I've really enjoyed this process, though, despite the flinching everytime I opened up my mail to see what someone had written (all very positive, thanks!). I very much appreciated everyone who read and commented on my story. I just wish I'd been able to read more of them myself (y'know, all of them).
--Patrick...
This has finished hasn't it? I didn't miss a post or something saying it had been extended?
Yea, I know, right. It's very unsatisfying for it to end like this. So much build and then nada (vaguely similar to a few of the dates I've had in the past.) I expected fireworks and pats on the back for a job well done and Champaign toasts for the winners. Instead, I get nothing. Radio-friggin-silence. Damn my unrealistic expectations!
Well, here’s your champagne toast Adam Jenkins from me. This is to you and ArlaneEnalra who took on this massive task to make sure no one was left behind.
There are others who offered kind words when I was down, so I raise another toast to GG_Silverman and Juice Ica for being supportive and kind.
There’s also Whammer, Linda and Ethan Cooper who gave valuable feedback and made me see the bigger picture of my story.
Then there is klahol who said I could go even darker—thanks for that, I was pulling back so I wouldn’t offend. And ender.che.13 for keeping it short and sweet.
I had to refill my glass for this one: Liam Hogan. Your questions and thoughts on my story were amazing. I wrote them down and made sure to cross each one off my list as I redrafted the story. You went above and beyond—and no, I’m not just reciting some corporate mantra—I really mean it.
And finally to Joe P, who came through on the 2nd to the last day to help me reach my goal of 15 reviews.
I raise my glass to everyone who had the balls to do this. I’ve learned so much in such a short amount of time. I’ve already started to go through withdrawals, so I’ve joined the workshop. I hope to see you there.
~Sam
Ooh! Champagne toast indeed! It was a pleasure reading and commenting on the few (a quarter?) I managed in the month, and while I wasn't entirely sure if stories were meant to be edited during the review period (and therefore didn't!) rest assured I will be taking all comments and tackling Xenophobe afresh, before deciding what the heck to do with it after that!
For those of you more on top of things, I offer two places you might send your polished work to - for fun.
Liars League - 2000 words on Man & Machine, by 7th April
The Redline - 3500 words on "The End of the World" by 30th April. (£50 prize on offer)
Enjoy!
Liam
I have to say thank you to everyone as well! This has been a great experience, especially after receiving so much positive feedback. It gave me the boost in confidence I needed.
For the "Scare Us" challenge they gave prizes to those who read and commented on each and every story. I hope they do the same now since those people truly deserve something extra!
I also agree with SamaLamaWama. The people mentioned in your post helped me a lot of well! Without you I would never have gotten as far as I did - and I would never have received the feedback needed to improve my story.
Liam: Those links are very useful! I was just about to look up something else to do now that the event is over. Thank you so much!
Regards, Fredrik.
Thanks, Ethan. I'm honored to have my story on anyone's list of favs.
Fuck you, Cancer. Fuck you very much. http://friends.banksophilia.com/
I am crushed to hear that Fate is going to deprive me of my favourite author. I want to go out, find Cancer, and kick its motherloving ass. Damn it. Damn it.
'Will you do me the honour of being my widow?' Shit. Now I think I'm going to cry, as well.
Dark, dark day.
/K
If this goes the same as Scare-Us did, we should hear something more in a short while. Our fearless leaders have to have a little time to tabulate all that data into something understandable.
@klahol I can't agree with you more. Cancer is one of those demons of the modern world that takes so many before their time. It's a demon I sorely wish were cast into the burning pit.
Cancer sucks. But at least he's got a year to defy expectations, hopefully, and live longer. That is some consolation I can find. Personally speaking, I would have given anything to have 7 extra months knowing, loving, reminiscing, and preparing.
And cherishing. Oh so much more cherishing.
Onward and forward.
BTW, thanks to those who read and commented on my story and even honored it on a best-of list.
The news about Banks is indeed very sad. I'll be lifting my glass to him....
And to the rest of you.*Cheers*.
This has been a fantastic introduction to the site. I loved reading stories (and wished I had been as awesome as the amazing people who got through them all). I'm really looking forward to doing some revisions on my story. I'll be using the excellent feedback to hopefully make it better.
I'll be getting into the Workshops next and I signed up for a couple of classes. I hope to see you around!
--Wendy
....
*sound of crickets*
In no particular order I relly liked:
A Song for my Brother
An Incident at Winter House 12
The Sea Came
Xenophobe
Implant
Theotokos
Diet or Die
Overall? Probably A Song for my Brother, largely because it had a nice touch of sweetness, which was rare in the competition. Also a lovely use of imagery.
Thank you to everyone who voted and commented on my story. What now? Like, who won and stuff?
Well, considering the event ended on April 1st I'd say...
Well played Litreactor. Well played!
So I'm not the only one wondering about when this whole thing will wrap up. I thumbed up and commented on a story yesterday so..... Game on?
If any of you guys want to try it, feel free to read, vote and comment on mine: http://litreactor.com/events/teleport-us/sapience
As I learned when I participated in the Scare Us challenge it takes them several days to tally votes and assign your proffesional reviewers and what not. There should be an update column shortly, I'm guessing.
As far as the stories go. No votes will count after the first, or whenever the official deadline was 31st? But your stories will remain up to be commented on until you remove the files yourselves. So if you start sending the story out for publication be sure to remember to remove it from the Teleport Us workshop.
Well, it was worth a shot. Good luck everybody!
I've been in Reno for six weeks. Did I miss anything?
@Nick, the end of the contest ;) We're waiting on our fearless leaders to tabulate the results! The stories are still up, though the voting won't count anymore. They're definitely worth a read if you haven't read them all yet!
Yeah, you can expect updates and winners to be announced pretty soon. No worries.
Keep an eye out for our top reviewers to be named first!
Thanks for the heads up @Averydoll! I wonder if @ArlaneEnalra might be a top reviewer...hmm...?
@Tim Needles I'm wondering myself. It depends on how they track reads. While I commented on every story, there were a few that I refrained from voting on for various reasons. (Mostly to not add to the carnage or add a down vote on a story that was well written but had some aspect that irked me). We'll see! I'm dead certain that Adam should be there though ;)
I've been trying to occupy my time going through the workshop submissions, and I'm really wishing there was a random button in there as well. Some of the older work (like mine) could still use some reviews, though there should be a way to close out submissions for those who don't want any more review on it.
That's really the right thing to do @ArlaneEnalra, I felt bad for those guys- there were two that never saw a positive rating, that's tough, no reason to make it worse!
Way to go @Adam and @Klahol! :) and everyone else on that list!
http://litreactor.com/news/teleport-us-rewarding-the-top-reviewers
Way to go you guys! You all rock!
Well done the super-reviewers! I'm proud to be picked out to stand alongside the second rank of top-reviewers along with a number of names I now recognise! (And a few I don't - I may have to dive in and check out their work!)
Now that was an unexpected moment of cool! Congrats to everyone! *happydances around the list*
This is the part that makes me smile.
Congrats to EVERYONE. It wasn't easy to narrow this list down.
@averydoll I can believe it! There were a number of reviewers with excellent commentary, and just as many stories as well.
Congrats everyone, and a big hand to the LitReactor team for hosting this challenge, it has truly been an amazing experience.
Yes, bow down to the amazing reviewers: ArlaneEnaira, Adam, and Klahol! I recognized each of you and I really appreciate what you've done.
Like Liam, I am happy to be named alongside you. I didn't get to nearly as many as I would have liked to, but I'm really pleased that I made the list.
Thanks, LitReactor, for hosting this challenge.
Well this was certainly nice to come home to. Perfect end to the holiday. I can't wait for the writing winners next!
Indeed. All I can do is echo everyone else. Congrats to all, and thanks for a great time!
I'm ready for the next event. Anyone have a guess as to the theme?
If I had to guess, it would be Scare Us 2 ;)
Fantasy? Knight Us? Elf Us? Orc Us?
Humor? Tickle Us?
Erotica? Arouse Us? That could get steamy, especially in the reviews.
^Hahaha, Arouse Us? I wish you hadn't put that idea out in the universe, but since you have, what kind of criteria do you think would be appropriate?
Ye gods, I have no idea. Not an avid reader of the category myself. Urrrr.... 2500-4000 words dealing with the theme of physical or mental arousal? Some sort of NAMBLA clause, no kiddie stuff, no rape or coercing, storys featuring consenting adults only?
I don't know. I am pretty certain I wouldnt participate. I think I'm withdrawing this idea from the universe.
Baffle Us - Crime?
Dazzle Us - Magic?
Amuse Us - humor.
Confuse Us - locked-room mystery.
Wouldn't it be fun if they had a Wheel of Genres (I hear an echo when I say that) and you spun it twice to mix two random genres together. The possibilities would be endless. Bonnet books mixed with cyborg attacks. Self-help with a side of bondage. Humor mixed with ethnic cleansing. Now that would be challenging.
Magic Us. Or Murder Us. (Fantasy or Crime, having done horror and scifi...)
Or Thrill Us for any thriller (crime included...)
Hey @SamaLamaWama, check out the random plot generator app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-brainstormer/id374496865
When it comes to plot generators, you have to check out They Fight Crime (and possibly get stuck there for a while...).
Fascinate Us - Autobiography
Wonder who'd be brave enough!
Wise decision, my friend.
@klahol I'm so downloading that to the phone right now. I'm also taking Skipp's class next month, so see you there.
@Marie I'll check out that website. Thanks for the suggestion.
I'd really like the horror one again since that's my favorite genre, but I'm sure I'll participate no matter what.
Enchant Us: fantasy
I like the idea of a mystery theme though.