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Rooglewood Countdown: 6 1/2 weeks: Now Introducing...


     One of the wonderful things about the Rooglewood contest is that we are all in this together.  How many people do you know who have entered this year?
     I don't know any of my regular acquaintances who have entered this year -- and by regular acquaintances, I mean people that I see face to face on a regular basis. 
     I do have some long-time blog-world friends who I know have entered. 
     And I've made some new blogging and Facebook friends who entered this year. 
     Plus, I know that Elisabeth Brown (a winner from the first Rooglewood anthology) entered again this year.  And even if she doesn't know me, I'm still super-excited that she is entering. 
     How about you?  Who do you know?

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  1. Skye HoffertFebruary 15, 2018 at 5:03 PM

    I have one person, I invited to enter and we both would get together to plot and write. I am planning to have a Snow White themed party and sleepover with her the night the names are announced.
    I know a few online, You, Tracey, and Savannah! It's been so nice to know other people in it.

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  2. Esther Brooksmith (wisdomcreates)February 16, 2018 at 4:38 AM

    That's cool, Skye! I wish I had a face-to-face friend that entered, and we could do fun things together. Your Snow White sleepover sounds absolutely amazing, and I'm jealous. :/ But I do have family that is excited for me, and so I'll be content with a hug and a pat on the shoulder. ;)

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  3. Esther Brooksmith (wisdomcreates)February 16, 2018 at 5:03 AM

    I know that Skye, Tracey, Savannah, Grace, and Sophia have stories in this contest. And I've got a bunch of new Facebook friends who are in the Rooglewood contest page. :)

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  4. Tracey DyckFebruary 16, 2018 at 5:23 AM

    Hmmm, let's see if I can remember everyone... There's Skye, you, Savannah, Nicki Chapelway, my brother Josiah, and Lila Kims. I feel like there should be more on that list! Maybe because I have a couple friends who started their entries but weren't able to finish, for various reasons.

    Anyway, I hope to see some familiar names on that cover! Just 45 more days!!!

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  5. Grace NewsomFebruary 18, 2018 at 2:24 AM

    I know a few online people who entered--Savannah is the main one. I remember one or two others who entered, but I cannot for the life of me remember their names. (Sorry!) Heather FitzGerald (author of The Tethered World) also entered: she's doing a Snow White + Esther from the Bible retelling.

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  6. Esther Brooksmith (wisdomcreates)February 20, 2018 at 3:14 PM

    I like seeing the names that you guys share. Because then, if Heather Fitzgerald or Lila Kims or one of the other names you mentioned are on the winners' list, I can be excited for you because your friend won. I can be like, "hey! I recognize that name! That's Tracey's friend!"

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