First, thanks for sharing your stories. And also, (drum roll) meet celebrity judge, and writer of our prize, Chuck Thompson!
Seeing as how I know about half of the folks that entered, I didn’t think I would be able to pick my favorite without having personal stuff in the way. I asked the publicist if he’d ask Chuck Thompson if he’d pick my winner, and hey, he did. He might be cranky as hell about travel writing, but also, it seems he’s a Nice Guy. We’re probably not supposed to know that. Also, the publicist said he’d ship the prize, so I get to keep my copy – more nice guy stuff all around, and, let’s be real here, great marketing. Many thanks, guys!
Here’s a list of the entries:
- He’s Got Radioactive Blood from The Curmudgeon Speaks
- Heroes from SK
- 225 Feet from Island Fever
- Hey, Man, You Do the Math from Blogh an Seanchai
- Everyman’s Security from Purplepatch
- Travelogue from Orange Hoodie
- If I Can Make It There (Without a Meltdown) from Are We There Yet?
From Chuck:
A word to all the non-winners: Through the years I’ve entered a number of contests (writing contests, song contests, NCAA bracket pools) and have never won a single one. It sucks not to be chosen, and I’m sorry for being part of the process of you not winning this time. I really am. I hate not winning, though since I’ve never won one of these things I’m not sure I’d handle victory any more graciously than defeat.