Hi everybody,
Last month, my short story “The Swing” was published in Spillwords. They notified me that it’s in the running for publication of the month.
If it’s not too much trouble, would you consider voting for it? You’ll need to create an account…I know… but just a name and PW. They’ll never send you stuff unless you check the box.
Voting is here and the story is here. Voting is through Tuesday 8/4/26.
Thanks much to Chief Editor Dagmara at Spillwords and the SW staff. Great bunch of folks.
Thanks so much, everyone 😎🙏
I loved that story. A story about a love affair with a ghost is quite unique. It is a very capitvating and great story. I voted for it. I left a comment but I am not sure if it took.
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Thanks, Thomas! Very much appreciate you reading g and voting! 😎
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Voted and congratulations!!!
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Tracie, thanks so much! Very grateful 😎🙏
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All done, Darryl, and best of luck. I loved that story! It deserves a prize, as do you. 😊
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Aww! That means a lot, my friend, coming from you! Thanks so much for reading and voting, very much appreciated 😎🙏❤️
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You’re very welcome, Darryl. Now fingers crossed for the right result. 😊
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Congratulations! I voted for it. 👍
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Aptivi, that’s great… thank you so much! Very grateful 😎🙏
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You’re most welcome, Darryl! 😎🙏
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voted and good luck!
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Awww! Thanks, my friend! Appreciate the “solid” as my kids say 😎😉🙏
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Congratulations! Such a great story and achievement. You bet I’ll vote’
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Thanks, Lynn! Appreciate you reading and voting! Very much appreciated 😎🙏
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Congratulations, Darryl — that’s a wonderful milestone, and ‘The Swing’ is a lovely title to be recognised for. Getting shortlisted for publication of the month is no small feat; the Spillwords crew clearly know good writing when they see it. Wishing you the very best of luck through the vote!
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Traveling Taylors, thank you so much for those really encouraging words! And thanks so much for voting, very much appreciated! 😎🙏
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Congratulations! I love your story!
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Thanks, Kymber! I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for reading and voting…much appreciated 😎🙏
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I voted for your story Darryl ❤
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Thank you!! Much appreciated! 😎🙏
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Great story, Darryl. Really enjoyed it. Good luck!
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GenXer, thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading, the kind words and voting… much appreciated! 😎🙏
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Voted! Good luck!
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Thanks, Stephanie! Much appreciated! 😎🙏
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If I could vote, I would, Darryl. Having tech issues with the site. Sending good luck wishes your way. You definitely deserve the win!
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Thanks, Terry! Thanks for trying, sorry about the tech foul up 😑😉
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You are a star! You know I loved this piece Twinnie! Voted for THE BEST!!
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Twinnie, you’re the best! 😊 I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks so much, my friend, much appreciated 😎🙏❤️
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I’m sorry I missed the deadline! Fingers crossed!
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No worries! Thanks, Lisa 😊 Hope you have a great weekend! 😎🙏
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You, too, Darryl!
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Congratulations! To simply ‘be in the running’ is rewarding.
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Thanks, Barb! Indeed, I was very honored when they notified me. Spillwords are a great bunch of people, very easy to work with, and some of their content leaves you thinking for days 😎
Thx for the comment! 🙏
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Congratulations on the nomination, unfortunately I seem t have missed the deadline 😦
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Pooja, no worries! Appreciate you giving it a go…
How’s the new book doing? Really sounds intriguing, on the TBR list 😎🙏
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So far so good, hope you enjoy it when you read it ☺️
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I’m too late to vote, but I hope you won!
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Thanks, James! No worries. I haven’t heard anything yet so🤞 But it was cool just to be nominated! 😎
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Well worth the journey to read this gem you’ve created. And here I was expecting sarcasm or something in satire. Silly me. Sorry I missed the deadline for the contest. Next time…
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No worries! Thanks for reading it, so glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment 😎🙏
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I’m sorry I am so far behind on emails, Darryl. Had I seen this sooner, I would have voted for you. Your stories are interesting and touching.
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Aww, thanks Mary! No worries. I haven’t heard anything yet, so🤞 It was nice just being nominated 😎
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Congratulations, Darryl!
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Thanks, Edward! 😎
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You’re very welcome. 👍🏼
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Congratulations, Darryl. Here’s to more great story from you. Cheers!🎊
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Thanks, Hazel! 😎🙏
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My pleasure, Darryl
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