SandChigger Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hairy Ticks of Dune, in conjunction with Jacurutu, is proud to announce the Dune Fan Fiction Contest. This contest, as an unofficial, unauthorized and completely fan-organized event, is dedicated to honoring and exploring the legacy of Frank Herbert as represented by his Dune books and stories.Full details here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Only on my busiest week yet. You bastard....But I see it's open until the end of August. That should be enough time to whip something up. I'll have to read the series over again of course, so I stand by my earlier statement. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caid Ivik Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I like the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandChigger Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Really? Why thank you. :)Only on my busiest week yet. You bastard.Mwwwha! XXX ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFlibble Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I fully support the initiative, although I'll probably won't have time to write something myself. Giving it a try looks like an interesting idea anyway, and I actually do have some Dune fanfic concepts that could be made into a story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandChigger Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 You do have TWO months. That's twice as long as the NaNoWriMo people get, for one fifth the word count. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErasOmnius Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Will be a good time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 There's nothing on the website so... how do the judges feel about multiple submissions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandChigger Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 There's nothing on the website so... how do the judges feel about multiple submissions? Nay, 'tis not so! It's under "Submission Method":"Multiple submissions by the same author are permitted." :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Why, thank you for the invitation, SandChigger.What a shame it isn't really open to everybody... ::) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnoldo Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Why, thank you for the invitation, SandChigger.What a shame it isn't really open to everybody... ::)I submitted my entry, but it's been censored >:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFlibble Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Were you told the reasons for the rejection of your submission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFlibble Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I've found the answer myself, at SandChigger's blog:The other day, arny sent me a copy of his Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandChigger Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Why, thank you for the invitation, SandChigger.What a shame it isn't really open to everybody... ::)Unless you have some specific proof to back that up, which you'd like to share with the rest of the forum, how about you keep your snotty comments to yourself? :)And you, arnoldo... dishonest as ever, I see. For the record, as MrFlibble has already kindly explained, arnoldo's submission was emailed back to him and he was told EXACTLY why it had been rejected.Just dropped by to remind anyone interested that there's just 27 days left. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandChigger Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athanasios Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 How many have applied? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandChigger Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Less than 27 hours left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 How many have applied?Nine entries as of this writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athanasios Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Then it is going to be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandChigger Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 And the contest is closed to further submissions. :)The panel of judges will render its decision on the winners (first, second & third places) by the end of September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 So... any news on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandChigger Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 So... any news on that?Yes, actually. Some good news for you, in fact!The seven judges have reached their decision and here are the results for the first Dune Fan Fiction Contest.1st Place: Entry #5, by Tleszer 2nd Place: A tie between Entry #7, by Dante, and Entry #11, by Semuta3rd Place: Entry #4, by Eyes HighThe judges also wanted to give special mention to Entry #6, by Mahnmut.Congratulations to the winners and our thanks to everyone who submitted an entry to the contest.One judge also included this special message:My heartfelt thanks to all these authors — especially those who delved back into Frank's Dune to speculate on the thoughts and feelings of the lesser characters .... a "third person" take on the events and personalities must be considered 'legitimate' — Frank created a large universe of diverse human beings, each with their own motives and perspectives ... fertile ground for 'fan fiction', to agree or disagree, to support or oppose .... kudos & cookies for all.—SandRiderBreakdown of votes cast:For first place, Entry #5 received 5 votes. #6 and #4 received 1 vote each.For second place, #11 and #7 tied with 2 votes each. Entries #1, #5 and #6 received 1 vote each.For third place, #4 received 3.5 votes (3 straight plus 1 tie). Entries #6, #7 and #8 each received 1 vote, and #11 received 0.5 vote (the tie vote).CONGRATULATIONS, DANTE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandChigger Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 (Please note that I've edited in the name of the author of Entry #11. Due to some email problems, I only had his real name when I posted the results. I'm not sure what forums he's active on.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandChigger Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Dante, your two entries have been getting some commentary over on Jacurutu. :)Entry #7Entry #8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Oh, hey, I didn't notice that. Glad to see they went down well. :DAs for checking the science, I didn't take any liberties with the principles, just with the phrasing. I could do a diagram if it would help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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