2007 Fiction Contest – Winners!

SelenaT · Joined: 05 May 2005 Posts: 3099

Out of nineteen short stories that were submitted to our second annual fiction contest, we had to choose four that we would honor in the final rankings. Judging creative work is never a simple task. And yet, it is an honor to do so.

To all who entered: Thank you. Your entry fees help support this magazine's budget. And the work you did on your stories, even if yours did not place, is not wasted. Creative efforts are always beneficial. And creative efforts meant to give glory to God, the ultimate Creator, are always a blessing in one way or another. So, be proud.

Now, it is with big smiles and great pleasure that the editorial staff of Dragons, Knights & Angels magazine announce the winners of our 2007 fiction contest:

Our two honorable mentions this year are as follows:

“Speaking In Arms: A Beast Fable” by C. M. Huard
A fable about deep and even deeper sea creatures that is a sort of Good Samaritan retelling, where the darkness is not void of light.

and

“The Diary” by John Kuhn
A story of a magical diary that lets a little girl make her desires come true and of the father who is drawn into the frightening game of “make a wish.”

Second Prize goes to...

“Immortal” by Daniel I Weaver
A story about a deathless love and the price one man will pay for immortality.

And the First Prize this year goes to....

“Moonshot” by Chris Mikesell
A minister of a technology-averse sect of Christianity wins a trip to a high-tech, Las Vegas style resort on the moon. Brimming with keen characterization and a distinctive authorial voice, this story has a Joycean epiphany that adds resonance to its finale. Great job, Chris.

Congratulations to all the winners!

The winning stories will be published in the month of July. While we hope, of course, that you already visit us frequently to keep up with our new offerings, we encourage you to come by throughout July and read all four winning stories.

Again, we sincerely thank each and every person who entered. God bless all of you and your writing efforts.

DKA’s Editorial Staff
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Mirtika · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject:

Selena, check your messages. Smile

I'd like to offer my congratulations to all. I'm just so thrilled to see some familiar names, too.

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rick1960 · Joined: 18 Dec 2005 Posts: 230 Location: Marble Falls, TX

Woot to all the winners!

Those all sound like some interesting stories. Look forward to reading them.

Super congrats to all.

Cheering

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ctmikesell · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject:

Wow! Stunned. Again. Still.
Thank you very much. Looking forward to reading all the stories.

--Chris

Mirtika · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject:

You're having a heckuva run, Chris, babe. And yours is the story I"m most wanting to read in COACH'S MIDNIGHT DINER. I did wonder if you'd take on Jesus vs. Cthulhu. Smile

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daneeyul · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:45 pm Post subject:

Ach... ye beat me...

That's alright. Mine needed work... as it is, it'll probably end up expanding into a happy novel. Or something. I ain't finished with it yet!

But I'll be sure to check out the winners. I'm sure they deserved it, and I'll look forward to reading their stories. Very Happy

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