FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Feeding Frenzy finished second in the contest "In Praise of Tapas"


Katherine M. Kean: Being overwhelmed and exhausted once more, I am regretfully going to have to prune yet again, and cast aside all those who don't review my attempts to write. I do believe that constructive criticism is a two-way road, and I find the silence of some of you oppressive. Sorry. Kate xx
    Jannypan (Jan) : I understand, Katherine. Take care of YOU. Best wishes. -
    Carlos' girl: How do you know whether or not any particular writer chooses to not read your work? I continue to write though many people have never read my work. What difference does it make? Take your toys and go home lol -
    GARY MACLEAN: Way to go Katherine. I feel the same way. I review, you review, we all review and offer feedback. That's what this place is all about. I've just never heard anyone say it before. WTG. -
    Malcolm Rothery: Put yourself first Katherine, and get healthy. I do think that FanStory's insistence on a review having 250, or however many characters, should be dropped. Sometimes only a few words are needed but this is not allowed. -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: I'm Often Alone But Never Lonely finished first in the contest "Mental Health Awareness Week "
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you to everyone who voted for my story and made this result possible, but especially thank you to everyone who entered the contest. the response was much greater than I was expecting, and your entries were all of an astonishingly high quality. You should all be proud of yourselves for revealing so much of your inner pain or putting out a helping hand to others. Please continue to write/read about this important subject. Kate xx -
    karenina: A huge personal thank you to YOU, Katherine!

    You throughout your April challenge and by sponsoring this contest you have provided an invaluable forum for so many to share their experiences!

    Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: When Life Was Mere Existence finished third in the contest "NaPoWriMo (April poem/day) Contest!"
    karenina: Congratulations!

    I'm so proud of you! -
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you to everyone who had confidence in me. April was really difficult, and I am immesurably grateful for your support. I couldn't have finished the book without you. Kate xx -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: The Contest That Never Was finished first in the contest "Christian Science Fair"


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Egg and Nut Salad, Please finished second in the contest "Make Us Smile"


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Flash Fiction finished third in the contest "5-7-5"


Katherine M. Kean: I succeeded today's wordle in two goes, for the second time!
    Debra White: Congrats!!
    I've only ever got it in 2, once...
    I am ever so slightly addicted to wordle, lol
    I started playing 34 days ago and have a 34/34 winning streak!
    Not that I'm bragging - I'm just a happy geek! -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Achieving Despite Myself finished first in the contest "Best Day Ever"
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you for this great contest (much enjoyed the theme) and to all of you who voted for my story and made this wonderful result happen - you made my day! Kate -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: 1983: The Improbable Thunderbolt finished third in the contest "Let's Enjoy the Differences"


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Death of Fun finished third in the contest "A Typical Day "
    wilkswrites: Thank you, kindly for your review. True story that I still think about a lot almost 40 years later. -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: A Life Worth of Politics finished third in the contest "Two women sit at a deserted bar"


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: I Will Cope With Covid-19 finished third in the contest "Resolutions"
    Katherine M. Kean: Thanks to the people who voted for this entry in the contest. I will let you know how I get on with keeping it, although I have already told a couple of people I will be writing on other subjects from time to time for light relief. Eight days into the year, and I haven't left the house yet. -
    Katherine M. Kean: Resolutions: staying hunkered down is going well. Covid-based writing is about 50-50: see script I am currently producing. Kate xx -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: We Were Much Younger Than Ten finished third in the contest "Under Ten Competition"
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you guys for the votes that made this happen! I will leave on my November furlough happy. It's coming fast now, and my novel is calling to me (I'm going in to bat for NaNoWriMo, so don't anticipate being very present here now until December). -
    karenina: Congratulations! Enjoy your furlough! You will be missed...

    Karenina -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Harry Potter's Best Birthday finished first in the contest "Harry Potter's Birthday"
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you to everyone who voted for this entry, and made this result possible. I am very grateful. You guys keep me going and trying harder. Love you all, Kate xx -
    Possummagic: Congratulations on a great story Kate. Cheers- Marie - Possummagic. 😊 -


Katherine M. Kean: having just broken and dislocated my thumb I am out of action. Don't expect replies!
    Jannypan (Jan) : You tke care of YOU, Katherine. FS will be here when you return. 😊 Jan -


Katherine M. Kean: I am in England for 4 weeks!!! I arrived very late, but tomorrow will be present opening time if we have a good day... so there will be photos (barely promoted), so could those who see this thought please tell the others - I know I should do it, but the amount I have to get through is unbelievable, so I don't see it happening as I would have liked it to. Love Katherine xx
    sandramitchell: Welcome to England, Katherine. Sorry we couldn't give you some nicer weather! I hope you enjoy your stay. -
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you Sandra. I'm not allowed out beyond the garden other than to walk to the pharmacy to get supplies to deal with medical emergencies, so the weather is not a factor in life at the moment. -


Katherine M. Kean: A big thank you to Sharon Nolen who has taken the time to translate 'Yvonne' into the Queen's English. This translation can be found in the author's notes beneath this story


Katherine M. Kean: I am drownng under 160 unread messages every morning. I am going to clean house and start afresh. With regret, I will remove from my "followers' list all those who are not my fans or who never review my attempts to write. Sorry, and sorry if you are removed by error - just drop me a line in that case.
    Kit Nongkhlaw: Please do not drop me from your list. I will try to do my best in reading what you have written. -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: A Train Of Thought finished third in the contest "What if ....?"


Katherine M. Kean: Do you remember the book for my mum's birthday? The response has been fantastic, thanks to you all. I've been winding it up this week (hoping to get to see her soon) and found a last chapter from Lucy de Welles - not many of us saw it yet, but it deserves a read, it's such a fun one!


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Congratulations! Winner of a Class Seat in the Sonnets Class!
    phill doran: Lucky you, Katherine - use it wisely... -
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you FanStory, I am honoured and will work hard to be worthy of this award -
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you Phill and Helen. I intend to be very wise, and put even more commitment into this than I did into NaNoWriMo in November, as I have zero work committments in January (I think putting that info into the application might have helped in the choice) -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: My Resolutely Dark World finished second in the contest "The Dark"


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Condemned to Death finished first in the contest "The Prisoner "
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you to everyone who voted for this horrible happening. I am grateful for your support. -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: I Jettisoned my Twin Soul finished third in the contest "Twin Soul Soulmate"
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you to all those who keep encouraging me to write about soulmates by their support. -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Anger expresses opposition finished second in the contest "5-7-5"
    Katherine M. Kean: thank you to the committee who gave me extra time to correct my inability to count to five, and to those who voted for this poem, making this result possible.
    I am especially grateful to Gypsy Blue Rose, Humpwhistle, and Lancellot for their invaluable input and suggestions that made the final version so much better than the one I originally proposed. I could not have finished second without them. -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Catch Me If You Can finished first in the contest "Once upon a time...."
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you very much to everyone who voted for this story, making this (my first first prize) happen. I am grateful to you all. -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Living with Autism finished second in the contest "Mental Health"
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you to everyone who voted for this poem, making this result possible. -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Hope is a good emotion finished third in the contest "5-7-5"
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you to everyone who voted for my poem, making this result possible. -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: Memories of Joy and Freedom finished second in the contest "November 9th 1989"
    Katherine M. Kean: Thank you to everyone who voted for my piece, awarding it this position. As always, I am grateful for your support. -
    Suzanna Ray: Dear Katherine, Thanks for becoming a fan, this is only my second short story, so your looking in on all my efforts will truly be a great help. Next I think I will try my hand at a script. Have you ever attempted to try that genre? -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: I found my rare needle (revised) finished third in the contest "Soulmate"
    Katherine M. Kean: I want to thank those who voted for me, and made this possible.
    I am also particularly grateful to the reviewers who advised me concerning the vagaries of my SPAGs, and especially SallyO who by discussing a plot problem revealed a serious lapse in tense consistensy, and giraffmang who took things further in this vein (unfortunately I haven'tyet had time to deal with his invaluable suggestions, so the errors in this version are all my own - but I will get onto it before I let it out to air again)
    Thanks to you all -


FanStory wrote to Katherine M. Kean: I believe in magic finished second in the contest "I Believe"
    Katherine M. Kean: Many thanks to the people who voted for my piece, and made this result happen! -