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rickgriffin
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Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:36 pm Posts: 1882 Location: Greetings from beautiful Place!
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 Contest! Finish "All the King's Men"
Valerio suggested this to me. If you remember the story All the King's Men ( http://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/03/2 ... kings-men/ ) You will also recall that I have not had the opportunity to finish it. This is your chance to finish it for me! The finished story should be between 3000 and 7000 words, in two parts; post it here in this thread. It must be cleaned up in editing with correct grammar and correct internet style paragraph spacing. Additionally, the story much be funny and fit within Housepets continuity. The winner will get his story illustrated in two final parts and posted with full credit on the main page, and also an additional housepets-style illustration of his choosing OR a Housepets t-shirt from MySoti. Two runners-up with also get their stories posted and one free housepets-style sketch of their choosing! Lets make it so that this contest ends on December 24. Get cracking!
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:17 pm |
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Challenger01
Joined: Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:29 am Posts: 537 Location: Not an igloo
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
I just might have to try this, I mean I'm kind of a terrible writer, but I loved this arc!
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:21 pm |
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Blue Braixen
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:48 pm Posts: 5865 Location: Mountainous places
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Sign me up!
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dalonewolf25
Joined: Sun Sep 19, 2010 10:22 pm Posts: 572 Images: 0 Location: Somewhere in Pretoria, South Africa, where tiny colorful horses reside.
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
*must instead of "much"
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:22 pm |
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Two_Twig
Joined: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:45 pm Posts: 640 Images: 27 Location: 50 paces *points* thataway
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Hmmmmm, I might have to set SIP aside for a moment...
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:24 pm |
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Buckdida
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Joined: Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:59 am Posts: 2350 Location: Richardson Valley
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
asldfkjl!
OF COURSE you would do this during NaNoWriMo!
*puts another to-do item on his writing list*
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:25 pm |
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Kyderra
Joined: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:31 am Posts: 2725 Images: 6 Location: The Netherlands
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
This should be interesting very interesting indeed... MUHAHAHA! *tunder*
I don't know why I did that,
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:26 pm |
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rickgriffin
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Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:36 pm Posts: 1882 Location: Greetings from beautiful Place!
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Okay okay, maybe I ought to extend it to a little after november so the nanowrimo people can get a chance at the end too
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:27 pm |
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Alex
Joined: Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:41 pm Posts: 3792 Location: End of Time
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Well, this looks very very interesting. I might try this, as well. MIGHT. If I find the time.
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:28 pm |
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valerio
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Joined: Mon May 25, 2009 6:53 am Posts: 19148 Location: Italy
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
This story is mine already!
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:38 pm |
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The Game
Joined: Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:28 pm Posts: 3920
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
HOLY CRAP I HAVE TO TRY THIS! Rick, you just made my day! ... wait, dang it, NaNoWriMo is still going on.... ... Why Rick?!?
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:34 pm |
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Shyanne
Joined: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:48 pm Posts: 719 Location: Western New York
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
I would but soo busy! hehe good luck everyone! Either way we will have a conclusion to it! 
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:49 pm |
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rickgriffin
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Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:36 pm Posts: 1882 Location: Greetings from beautiful Place!
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
I extended it to December 7! That's a whole week after nanowrimo . . . you can write down notes until then!
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:58 pm |
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Psykeout
Joined: Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:15 pm Posts: 4579 Images: 1
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
BLARGH! nanowrimo! ill be so froed that the most coherent thing id be able to write would be "king gets ending. EXPLOSION! buh." :3
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:02 pm |
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Sinder
Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:48 pm Posts: 1734 Location: The Internet
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
oh dude
so is that two parts total, or two parts in addition to the one that's already been posted?
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:25 pm |
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rickgriffin
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Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:36 pm Posts: 1882 Location: Greetings from beautiful Place!
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Yeah, it was always meant to be a three-part story, and I felt like keeping that because it has more opportunity to be a complete story
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:48 pm |
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Two_Twig
Joined: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:45 pm Posts: 640 Images: 27 Location: 50 paces *points* thataway
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Does it have to follow exactly within the main story line of the comic ? I need to reread part 1, but, did it take place at a specific point in the time line? I don't remember
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:53 pm |
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Sinder
Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:48 pm Posts: 1734 Location: The Internet
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
The first part was posted back in March, and is set between "It's a Wonderful Dog's Life" and "Ocean's Two"; however, none of the content within the story itself actually dates it (except for taking place in the winter), so you could probably play around with that to some degree, unless Rick nixes it. I certainly plan to, at least; there's been a lot of character development since King was introduced, and that's an awful lot to just leave out.
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:01 pm |
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Two_Twig
Joined: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:45 pm Posts: 640 Images: 27 Location: 50 paces *points* thataway
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
It certainly would, I hope he allows it
Rick is going to have his hands full reading all these stories (should they all happen)
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:10 pm |
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ctcmjh
Joined: Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:42 pm Posts: 6020 Location: Washington
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Wow, this is awesome! I really want to take a crack at this!
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:18 pm |
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dalonewolf25
Joined: Sun Sep 19, 2010 10:22 pm Posts: 572 Images: 0 Location: Somewhere in Pretoria, South Africa, where tiny colorful horses reside.
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
I feel like this is to give ideas for a Christmas arc...*cough*but I digress!
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:20 pm |
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44R0NM10
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Joined: Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:52 pm Posts: 4011 Location: England
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Oh yeah, I'm gonna try this. Expect me to have some wit, but also expect my own unique style...
...Bino's getting a cameo...
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:21 pm |
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The Game
Joined: Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:28 pm Posts: 3920
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Question:
Does the second part continue with their game, or start with something totally different?
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:26 pm |
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rickgriffin
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Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:36 pm Posts: 1882 Location: Greetings from beautiful Place!
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Whatever you think should happen!
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:57 pm |
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The Game
Joined: Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:28 pm Posts: 3920
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Well I'll take forever trying to think of somethin- never mind I've got an idea 
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:03 pm |
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Sinder
Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:48 pm Posts: 1734 Location: The Internet
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Okay, I have a rough outline in mind.
I don't think you could canonize it, but it'll be awesome anyway.
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:26 pm |
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rickgriffin
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Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:36 pm Posts: 1882 Location: Greetings from beautiful Place!
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Awesome but not canon may be a strong contender for a runner-up
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:31 pm |
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xhunterko
Joined: Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:16 am Posts: 4597 Location: Fairfield, Illinois
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Nnnnnnnnnnnnh... ... .. .
Do, do I really want to do this?
(is there an option to just have it illustrated? depending if I do participate and seeing what little my chances are, still, I just thought I'd ask)
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Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:55 pm |
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zeroslash
Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:49 am Posts: 174 Location: Behind you.
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
*cracks his knuckles*
All right! Let's show off my talents (or lack of thereof). Let's see if I can move away from my fantasy roots and delve into the world of comedy. My God, what am I doing? I wish everyone else luck; you're going to need it. ;p
EDIT: Whoops! I have an idea already! This shall be an interesting concept to write about indeed.
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:37 am |
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xhunterko
Joined: Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:16 am Posts: 4597 Location: Fairfield, Illinois
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
All right, I'm gonna try. It may also result in a spin off of a fan fic. (and I generally have NEVER DONE fan-ficcing)
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:56 am |
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Alex
Joined: Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:41 pm Posts: 3792 Location: End of Time
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
So how are you going to choose the winner? Are you going to read all of our submissions and then choose one yourself, or are we going to vote (With the disability to vote for ourselves)?
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:22 am |
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valerio
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Joined: Mon May 25, 2009 6:53 am Posts: 19148 Location: Italy
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
I'd rather go for the second option.
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:23 am |
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Aquablast
Joined: Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:08 am Posts: 1998 Images: 4 Location: Somewhere in this universe
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I think it is the former!
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:28 am |
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zeroslash
Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:49 am Posts: 174 Location: Behind you.
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
I think Rick should choose; after all, it is his comic.
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:05 am |
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valerio
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Joined: Mon May 25, 2009 6:53 am Posts: 19148 Location: Italy
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
yes. And in case he had more than one adequate candidate, he could leave it to a honest poll. After all, we'd trust his choice. He could trust our taste.
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:15 am |
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valerio
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Joined: Mon May 25, 2009 6:53 am Posts: 19148 Location: Italy
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
OK, fellas, I sent to Lightwolf21 the draft for the grammar check, then it's posting time. Yay!
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:22 am |
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sliceofdog
Joined: Sun Mar 21, 2010 1:46 pm Posts: 283 Images: 2 Location: The Merry Land of Tea and Crumpets
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
XD Soooo much interest. I might try my hand at this too, although muffins and cookies it if I'm not bogged down with Uni work. We'll see what happens, although if I don't join there's hardly going to be a shortage of entries XD
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:46 am |
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Alex
Joined: Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:41 pm Posts: 3792 Location: End of Time
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
You already... finished that story? You've started working on it earlier!
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:15 am |
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The Game
Joined: Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:28 pm Posts: 3920
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
Valerio cheated!!
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:59 am |
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Foldo
Joined: Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:26 pm Posts: 466 Location: European Union
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 Re: Contest? Finish "All the King's Men"
That sound interesting, but I will have to finish my novel, even after the end of NaNoWriMo. And I'm not really good in litteral English. So all I can say is "good luck for everyone"! 
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