I'm a winner!

[mariole]

Today I woke up to the following email from Story Quest magazine:

We are pleased to advise you that your story has been awarded first
place in our contest (there were 7 finalists, including winners). The
judges recognised a quality story, and you deserved your placing in
the 2012 contest.

Comments

[gilli_ann]

CONGRATULATIONS!

Wonderful news, I'm very happy for you.

[mariole]

Thanks so much. It was a great surprise. I haven't been having any luck this year!

[merylmarie]

Woo-hoo! What gilli_ann said! I am so happy and proud for you! Well deserved. :))

[mariole]

Thanks so much. It feels great to finally get something published again. :)

[singeaddams]

Congratulations! What a lovely surprise in the morning, huh?

[mariole]

It made my day. :)

[ghyste]

Congratulations!

[mariole]

Thank you!

[mechtild]

That is absolutely FANTASTIC, Mariole!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mariole]

I'm a little stunned. Very happy, feeling _very_ lucky.

[mechtild]

Gratitude is the attitude, sister, amen. But in your case, it's not just luck: you deserved It. You are a gifted, highly skilled creator of stories that people want to read.

[oxer12]

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!

Where can I read your story???

P.S. Just FYI, I started reading your stuff back in 2003, when I found it on West of the Moon. I still go back and read it now! You've written some of my very favorite LOTR fic ever. :)

[mariole]

Oh, Oxer, you're so sweet! I really had a great time writing my WotM adventures. I wish I could do more writing; I'm not cut out for an office job!

I'm not sure where the story will be available. They publish both print and online, so I'll let you know when I find out!