Comments on: How I Lost — and Won — the Writing Contest http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/ The PlayStation Home Magazine Fri, 13 Feb 2015 21:20:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.2 By: FEMAELSTROM http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-112124 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:53:06 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-112124 LP, I too have come to value our times together…you are part of the winnings here. Thank you.

]]> By: littlepeddler http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-112107 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:52:16 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-112107 Your a winner as far as I’m concern. I am more than grateful to have met you at GG and you have become more than I could never imagine a real friend could be to me. I gives you big huggz. LP

]]> By: FEMAELSTROM http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-111295 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:39:07 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-111295 My deep appreciation to you dragon, and to all that have said such nice things. I believe that though there was a prize, it really did not matter to us that wrote or won or didn’t win. The important part was the participation of community. The want to be a positive force in a community we value. Yes, in that we are all winners, whether we hold a PSN card or not…but hey the $20 helps and it’s fun and cool to be recognized for outstanding work…all the winners deserve the accolades. Be happy and proud.Each and every one of you. I am so proud to be part of this group of such fine people. :)

]]> By: dragonGscales http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-111278 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:49:35 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-111278 indeed congrats amd wise words my friend, same here i did the artcle for not just the contest but something bigger, no prize no money is close to ur mind but the true purpose of what ur doing, i did it to bring noticed and help people to see and make a differents, ur one epic dude and bows to u sir :)

]]> By: FEMAELSTROM http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-110879 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:46:02 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-110879 Ok, I am a little slow in that department…but I am at work right now sneaking in some online me time. Does a lame excuse help…uhhh, I didn’t know how to spell DarthGranny. It will be done, and anyone of our wonderful people who are interesteed in adding should feel free to..ahem Dlyrius, Deuce_for2, Godzprototype…”and the rest”(yes I dropped a “Gilligan’s Island” quote).

]]> By: Orion_NGC1976 http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-110869 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:58:47 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-110869 I can relate quite a bit to what you have written here. From early encouragement from my high school teachers, I have wanted to write. I have mostly written for myself: journal, poems, short stories, and even a Star Wars prequel (mine of course was better ;) ). About 20 years ago, I stopped writing and it wasn’t until recently that I started writing again mainly as therapy to deal with my own shortcomings and to deal with the passing of my mother and sister-in-law (which brought a profound awakening to reality). HomeStation has provided for me an outlet of expression in written form that I have been seeking for most of my life. As with you, this has also renewed my passion for writing that I had when I was a teenager.

You have a way with expressing your thoughts and feelings that is quite extraordinary. As with you previous articles, I enjoyed reading this one very much as it touched home for me. I am glad to have found you as a friend through HSM. Indeed, “Write On.”

]]> By: keara22hi http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-110863 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:48:32 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-110863 Isn’t it about time you send me an Add request, Strom?
DarthGranny

]]> By: Dlyrius http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-110809 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:54:37 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-110809 You are totally a winner in my book! I wouldn’t have ever called myself a writer, I always considered myself an artist. I guess for me, this is just another way of creatively expressing myself. I totally hear you on that “throwing yourself out there”. I don’t have many fingers nails left after I submit an article, it’s almost like running around in public naked.. oh wait, I’ve done that! God I love home!

]]> By: Burbie52 http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-110802 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:45:48 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-110802 You are a welcome addition to the team and a breath of fresh air in a time where a lot of the attitudes in both the real and virtual worlds say “It’s all about ME!” This place we call Home is what we make of it and a big part of that is how we choose to interact and reach out to others as friends. I am glad to count you as one of mine! Great read.

]]> By: FEMAELSTROM http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-110789 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:39:20 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-110789 Thank you friends, I appreciate the kind comments. Writing is a passion, and this forum is indeed a great place. I have been so fortunate to have met and friended so many great people through the process. I coulnd’t help but comment on the great experience I have had working with this wonderful group of people…and yes, I shall write on. :)

]]> By: deuce_for2 http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-110594 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:23:41 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-110594 Great introspection. The best writing is about tearing your heart out and throwing it on the page. You definitely have that down.

]]> By: BONZO http://www.hsmagazine.net/2012/04/how-i-lost-and-won-the-writing-contest/#comment-110583 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:56:41 +0000 http://www.hsmagazine.net/?p=25432#comment-110583 Wow congrats Femaelstrom, that is certainly the best reward you could get, and something i can completely relate to. Last year was the first time i ever won anything for writing, I have always been more into art and as a professional graphic designer I never had to do any writing. It is something that has always called to me though, every so often i get the itch to write, but it always seemed pointless since i didn’t share it, and had no forum other than a blog which always seemed so self serving. After seeing the announcement for the second writing contest i gave it a shot, and I have been so incredibly grateful to HSM for providing that place to be heard. I have gotten a lot of great feedback from readers and a little encouragement goes a long way. I have set a lot of time aside since to writing and I am discovering a passion for it I didn’t really know I had. I certainly hope we see more from you in the future. Your articles have been a great read, and personally I really enjoyed “Names, Appearances, and A Little Trickery” -- Write On!

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