The results of the Sue Vincent Rodeo Classic are out. You’ll never guess who won. You’ll have to pop over to see.
Carrot Ranch Literary Community
When the Rodeo came to town, Rough Writers from around the world answered the call. You came, you sat in the saddle, you rode the bull, and you joined the parade.
Most important, you were inspired by our wonderful friend, Sue Vincent. Sue has been battling terminal cancer, and weβre thrilled that she is around to see the winners (though I admit I cheated and let her know the top winner a little early). Participants were allowed and encouraged to donate to help Sue and her family, but we believe the photo she provided as the prompt was worthy of any prize. Her photo prompted 63 wonderful 99 word stories and 99 syllable poems; if the average picture is worth 1,000 words, then we can be certain her prompt is way above average!

When speaking with Sue following the contest, we learned thatβ¦
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Congratulations, Norah! Well deserved!
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Thank you, Jennie. I am excited to have my story recognised. It’s an amazing feeling
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Youβre welcome, Norah. Such an honor, and very exciting!
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It is indeed. π
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Absolutely thrilled and delighted for you, Norah. A more deserving and fine win I could not imagine. Well done! I am truly so excited for you! SMAG rules, my friend! β€ π β€
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Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, Sherri. SMAG right back at you. π»π
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What a story! Congratulations, Norah!
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Thank you so much, Charli. I still find it hard to believe my little story won. π
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Congrats on the first place award. Wonderful story!
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Thanks so much, Jim. I’m still smiling in disbelief.
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Congratulations, Norah. A splendid piece of writing.
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Thank you so much, Robbie. I appreciate your comment.
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Well done and well deserved Norah. It’s a very good story. Congratulations Buddy!
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Thank you so much, D. I’m still over the moon in surprise and disbelief.
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Congrats Norah, well done! Love it. Stunning shot …
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Thank you, Kate. I’m stoked. π
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and so you should be, great work!
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Announcing the WINNERS of the Sue Vincent Rodeo Classic
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Congratulations, Norah! Okay, I see you on top of the world. It’s nice to see one’s writing be appreciated.
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It is amazing, Pete. I still can’t believe it. I had no thought of winning. I wasn’t even sure I had met the criteria. I just wanted to give it a go. π
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Congratulations! I can see why this story won.
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Thank you so much, Jacqui. I’m still really suprised. I wasn’t even sure if it met the criteria when I submitted it.
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I just had to run over here, Norah, and congratulate you on your win! A wonderful poignant story. Loved it. β€ Hugs
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Thank you so much, Diana. I really appreciate your comment. I am still super surprised by the win.
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Norah, your 99 word story is BRILLIANT and the perfect first prize winner! CHEERS!
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Thanks so much, Pam. I really couldn’t believe it. I was, and still am, in total shock.
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I have no problem believing it. You practice your writing often and I enjoy every one of your stories. I am thrilled that you are the winner.
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Thank you, Pam. I really appreciate your kind words of support.
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A first-rate winning story! π And a great help to Sue. Win-win rodeo. β€
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Thank you so much, Sarah.
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Congratulations! π
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Ditto, Anne! π Reading the winning story was a wonderful treat this morning, a powerful message in such few words and a lesson to us all that within brevity exists the mightiest of stories!
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I’m pleased you enjoyed it, Annika. Thanks for popping over to read.
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Since I don’t want to drop a spoiler here, all I can say is that the winners are super-talented, especially the writer who took first prize with their poignant story.
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Thank you, Anne. π
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