Uncharted Waters Writing Contests

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Mail Call Contest

Mail Call

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Ghostly Passages: Fright Night Contest

Ghostly Passages VII: Fright Night

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Major congratulations go to Lillian H for her contest-winning story 'Nugget'!
Many thanks to all the authors who provided us with such a wonderful collection of fiction:
Sue Kite, Pat Cave, Kay H., Marianne J., Michelle Pichette, Lillian H., Helen Howerton, and Storm.
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Ghost VII Contest stories


Heroes Contest

Heroes

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Voting is finished; while every single story received votes, the readers have chosen.
Congratulations to TWO first place winners: Pat Cave & Lillian H's 'Prize Crew',
and Ellen H's 'Forgotten Heroes'!
Thanks to the following authors for their amazing contributions: Sue James, LaJuan, Ellen H,
Kathleen Lehew, Sue Kite, Pat Cave & Lillian H, Michelle Pichette, Viv Gibbons, and Kim Q.

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Heroes Contest stories



Ghostly Passages: Prickles and Tickles Contest

Ghostly Passages VI: Prickles and Tickles

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Many spirited thanks to the following authors: Diane Kachmar, Storm, Lillian H, Michelle Ellett, C.L. Barrow, Ellen H, and One Red Fish.
Thanks to each one of you for the Halloween treats!

Ghostly Passages VI stories

Lost Contest

Lost

 This contest is closed!
This contest had a great turnout;
heartfelt thanks to C.L. Barrow (twice!), Lillian H, Michelle Pichette (twice!!), Ellen H and Pat Cave.

Vote by email (uw@teelajones.us) October 9-16 for your favorite entry.
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Lost Stories


Shore Leave Contest

First Impressions

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Special thanks to Sandra Turney for suggesting this theme.

Many, many thanks to the writing talents of Lillian H, Pat Cave, C.L. Barrow, Michelle Pichette, Ellen H, C.A. Berry, and Casey.
The turnout and quality of submissions was spectacular!

The winning story, by reader vote, is 'COB' by C.L. Barrow. Congratulations, C.L.!

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First Impression Stories


Celebrations Contest

Celebrations

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Many thanks to the hardworking writers who made this contest such a success: C.L. Barrow, Lillian H, Ellen H, Michelle Pichette (x2!), Liz Martin, and Debbie H.

Voting was for 'Best Overall Story' only.
By reader's vote, the winner is: Graduation, by Ellen H.


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Celebration Stories




Ghostly Passages: Bumps and Thumps Contest

Ghostly Passages V: Bumps and Thumps

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Major heartfelt thanks to the following authors: Elizabeth D, Ellen H, Michelle Pichette, Keri Teach, and Teela Jones for their hard work. Awesome job, everyone!
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Ghostly Passages V Stories



Fantastic Voyages Contest

Fantastic Voyages

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Many, many thanks to the talented authors: Pat Cave, Liz Martin, Lillian H., Mindy Shuman, Michelle Ellett, and Michelle Pichette. Reward them with feedback, please!
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Fantastic Voyages Stories



Star~Crossed Contest

Star~Crossed

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Many, many thanks to the following authors for their contributions: Stephanie Kellerman, R. L. Keller, Michelle Pichette, and Debbie H.

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Star-Crossed Stories




Ghostly Passages: Moans and Groans Contest

Ghostly Passages IV: Moans and Groans

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This contest had a terrific turnout; heartfelt thanks to C. A. Bell, Michelle Ellett, Ellen H., Casey, Liz Martin, Aunt Jo Jo, and Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing for their contributions.

Voting was for 'Best Overall Story' only.
By reader's vote, the winner is: In Limbo Lost, by Ellen H.


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What Lies Below Stories

Holiday Voyages Contest

What Lies Below

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Many thanks to Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing, Diane Kachmar, Chris Witherspoon and Liz Martin for their contributions.
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What Lies Below Stories

Ghostly Passages: Shivers and Shades Contest This contest generated the highest 'page count' in UW history!
A great many thanks to the authors who contributed their hard work: Cecily J. Rainville, T. Storm, Liz Martin, Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing, Holly Roberts, C.J. Hansen, Tena K. Confer, R.L. Rosas, and Jill I. Collins.

Voting took place November 3 to November 12, 2002.
Winners were selected as follows:
First Place: Home From the Sea, by Liz Martin
Second Place: An Old Friend, by Jill Collins
Third Place: Clearing House, by C.J. Hansen

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Ghostly Passages III Stories

Shore Leave Contest

Cross Currents

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***Many thanks to the contributing authors: Philippa Timms, Holly Roberts, R.L. Rosas, K.T. Weltch, Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing, T. Storm, and P.S. Johnston. Thank you for keeping the spirit of Voyage alive!

Many thanks to the readers who sent feedback and voted. This Contest generated the most votes, ever!

Voting was brisk, and the winners were chosen as follows:
Shorter Story Category: We Knew You When..., by Holly Roberts
Longer Story Category: TIE: Encounter 51, by T. Storm
AND The Sub-Mariner, by Holly Roberts
Best Overall Story: Peace, Baby... and Pass the Incense, by KT Weltch

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Cross Currents Stories

Fills & Finishes Contest

Fills & Finishes

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***Many thanks to the contributing authors: M. E. Connerty, J. S. W. Kingsfield, Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing, and Anna Geddes. Thank you for keeping the spirit of Voyage alive!

Voting was for 'Best Overall Story' only.
Despite a high number of votes, the final tally resulted in a single winner: Assumptions, by M. E. Connerty.

Fills and Finishes Stories

Myths & Legends II Contest

Myths & Legends II

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**Thanks to Stephanie Kellerman, Philippa Timms, and Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing for their wonderful contributions.

***PLEASE NOTE: There will be no voting for this contest; all writers will receive tokens of appreciation for their outstanding efforts. Thank you, ladies!

Crews Quarters Stories

Ghostly Passages: Shivers and Shades Contest ***Many thanks to the contributing authors:
Holly Roberts, S. C. French, M. E. Connerty, Liz Martin, and Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing...
AND to all the readers who sent feedback and participated in the vote.

Voting was for 'Best Overall Story' only.
Despite a high number of votes, the final tally resulted in a exact tie!
The Winners are: Eternity, by M. E. Connerty, AND The Lighthouse, by Liz Martin.

Ghostly Passages II Stories

Shore Leave Contest

Shore Leave

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***Thanks to the contributing authors:
Liz Martin, Cecily J. Rainville, Holly Roberts, Beth Kelly, Casey, Carolyn Brown & Lil Quong, Paloma, Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing, and Chris Allen & Teela Jones.

Many thanks to the readers who sent feedback and voted. You made this Contest a real success!

Voting was brisk, and the winners were chosen as follows:
Shorter Story Category: Don't Give Me Liberty, by Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing
Longer Story Category: Marie, by Liz Martin
Best Overall Story: Chihuahua, by Chris Allen & Teela Jones

Shore Leave Stories

Holiday Voyages Contest

Crew's Quarters

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**Thanks to Bobbie Boeve, Holly Roberts, and Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing for their contributions.

***PLEASE NOTE: There was no voting for this contest; all three writers received tokens of appreciation for their outstanding efforts.

Crews Quarters Stories

Myths and Legends Contest

Myths & Legends

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**Special thanks to the contributing authors:
Liz Martin, Casey, Linda Delaney & Jane Daffron, Cecily J. Rainville, Debbie H. & Kathleen Lehew, Leigh Holman, Bobbie Boeve, Sue Boggs, and Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing.

Many thanks to the readers who sent feedback and voted. You made this Contest a real success!
Each vote was given a point value: For each vote a story received for first place, it was awarded three points.
Second place votes received two points each, and third place votes received one. The total points were then added up to determine the winners.

Winners, by Reader's Vote, are as follows:
First Place Overall: Chixulub, by Debbie H. & Kathleen Lehew
Second Place Overall: Melanka, by Liz Martin
Third Place Overall: Rainbows and Pots of Gold..., by Linda Delaney & Jane Daffron

Myths & Legends Stories

Holiday Voyages Contest

Holiday Voyages

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**Special thanks to the contributing authors:
Philippa Timms, Lori Z, Cecily J. Rainville & Leigh Holman, C. A. Berry, Kathleen Lehew, Gail Gardner, Debbie H., M. E. Connerty, Sue Boggs, and Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing.

Many thanks to the readers who sent feedback (there were over 100 pieces of feedback given!) and voted (with 115 total votes.) You made this Contest a real success!

Winners, by Vote, are as follows:
Shorter Story Category: Peace, by Sue Boggs
Longer Story Category: Traditions, by M. E. Connerty
Best Overall Story: Traditions, by M. E. Connerty

Holiday Voyages Stories

Ghostly Passages Contest

Ghostly Passages

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**Special thanks to the contributing authors:
Cecily J. Rainville, Chris Allen, C.A. Berry, Michelle Pichette & Holly Cushing, Philippa Timms, Winnie Power, Teela Jones, Stephanie Kellerman, Nicole Meyering, Murph, Debbie H., Bobbie Boeve, and Donna Sherland.

Many thanks to the readers who sent feedback (there were over 109 pieces of feedback given!) and voted (with 126 total votes.) You made this Contest a real success!

Winners, by Vote, are as follows:
Shorter Story Category: (a perfect tie!) Porcelain, by Debbie H. & The Way Back, by Donna Sherland
Longer Story Category: The Mark of Isis, by Cecily J. Rainville
Best Overall Story: SSRN Seaview, by C.A. Berry

Ghostly Passages Stories