Concession

[inteus_mika]

This has been a fantastic experience, and I want to thank everyone who has contributed to it.  What began as an experiment over the course of these last few months became a pleasure.  But now it is time to close this chapter and move on for a while

Comments

[alycewilson]

To be honest, I've never competed in this competition with the idea that I could win. It has, however, prompted me to write some of my best recent work.

I'd also like you to know that I never write anything I don't mean in comments. The best part of this competition, for me, has been that it has connected me to so many great writers and interesting people. That, for me, is winning. I'm glad I got a chance to read your work, especially when you wrote about your grandmother. She sounds like such an amazing person!

[inteus_mika]

That's very kind of you to say so, and I appreciate knowing that. Shima is amazing. Don't get me wrong, we all have our faults, and she's no exception, of course. Neither am I. But I wouldn't be who I am today without her, and I'm pretty happy with my life, so I consider that a win! ;)

[whipchick]

Great to 'meet' you and see some of your stories!

[inteus_mika]

Thanks!

[eternal_ot]

I genuinely liked the story that you shared about Shima..and If you are trying to publish it..that's a good thing..All the very best..:) As far as LJ goes..I joined in last season and trust me..I really got the feedback I was seeking for..you just have to ask here..people are ready to help/suggest/guide..I have got no professional training as a writer and this place really helped me to get inspired through so many great work that I read each week.
Would be looking forward to your home game entries..:) Take care. Best wishes. Good to have known you through your writing..*Hugs*

[inteus_mika]

I was not thinking about publishing it, though, I think Shima might have been... not just that story, but my "memoirs." I'll have to ask her what her "end goal" was for pushing me in this direction. Thanks for being willing to wait in the home game wings! ;)

[adoptedwriter]

Good luck to you! AW

[inteus_mika]

Thanks!

[dee_aar2]

Sorry to see you go ..... I joined season 9 and I am in here just to know if I can write something readable. I have a lot of take-aways and I must confess the time lines and the reading and voting stretches me really bad sometimes. But then I am enjoying stretching my writing abilitiues too... wouldn't be writing if not in here. I didn't catch you much in the first couple of weeks ... But from week 5 I have been regular and I have sincerely enjoyed your entry on Journals, Life in Atlanta and the piece on opening up to people/strangers ... Good luck

[inteus_mika]

Thank you. Glad to have made your acquaintance, as well.