May I remind forum members that I'm still happy to offer critiques and sometimes exchanges despite being pro'ed out of the contest. Obviously if I knew how to win I'd have won, but I managed a semi-finalist and a couple of silvers. I don't however tell people their stories are good if I don't think they are and I do point out faults if I find them. PM me or (if we've exchanged before and you have my address) email me.
NB don't expect me to know what quarter of what volume it is!
1 x SF, 2 x SHM, 11 x HM, WotF batting average .583
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I could use another check over on mine between 6,000 and 6,600 words. And it is sort of, kind of, well its just plain speculative.
Working on turning Lead into Gold.
Four HMs From WotF
The latest was Q1'12
HM-quarter 4 Volume 32
One HM for another contest
published in Strange New Worlds Ten.
Another HM http://onthepremises.com/minis/mini_18.html
Always happy to help, Louis. Punt it over.
1 x SF, 2 x SHM, 11 x HM, WotF batting average .583
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Just wanted to throw out a public "thank you" for the critique, Ishmael! 
WotF Results:
R:6
HM:17
SHM:1
SF:3
F:0
Last: SF, Q2 v41
Always happy to help, Louis. Punt it over.
I haven't punted yet because someone took a look at my story and sent a bunch of suggestions. I wanted to fix those things first. Then I got involved with my soon-to-be released novel and now I need to spend quality time on my story this week. Depending on how many suggestions I use-probably most of them-I plan to be done by this weekend. Would I still be able to send it to you then?
Working on turning Lead into Gold.
Four HMs From WotF
The latest was Q1'12
HM-quarter 4 Volume 32
One HM for another contest
published in Strange New Worlds Ten.
Another HM http://onthepremises.com/minis/mini_18.html
Sure, Louis.
You're welcome, Michael.
1 x SF, 2 x SHM, 11 x HM, WotF batting average .583
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A reminder that I'm still here, though not very vocal these days. Perhaps I should add a word of warning, though, because the last person to whom I sent a crit never replied, so it is possible that I'm becoming a curmudgeon in my old age and insulting folks. Therefore, be warned, I was born in Yorkshire, where we tend to be a bit blunt. But I have done crits for people who went on to win the contest. Just sayin'.
1 x SF, 2 x SHM, 11 x HM, WotF batting average .583
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Had a flash of panic that I'd never replied to you, but as far as I can see I did. If it was me, mea culpa! Folks, take him up on this offer! Blunt, yes, but very very helpful. Ishmael, I might send my Q3 to you if that's alright. I'm almost done with my grammar edit.
V34: R,HM,R
V35: HM,R,R,HM
V36: R,HM,HM,SHM
V37: HM,SF,SHM,SHM
V38: (P)F, SHM, F, F
V39: SHM, SHM, HM, SHM
Published Finalist Volume 38
Pro’d out Q4V39
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I'd like to get a 450 crit from somebody on a new story I began yesterday. I've had several people crit the first part of my other story, which was very helpful even though Charles Finlay still rejected it.
I ain't cut out to be no Jesse James.
Does anyone know if Ishmael is still doing critiques?
Does anyone know if Ishmael is still doing critiques?
There are current forum members who will be happy to help. Post your query on the Q4 thread and I'm sure you will 
get what you are after.
Today's science fiction is tomorrow's reality-D.R.Sweeney
HM x5
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2012 Stars in Our Hearts
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