I said it before, but it’s true – which is why keep saying it:

I get excited to see what these other judges have ranked as their best story.

I know all of you are waiting to see who won and how well all of you did. It’s got to have seemed like an eternity since you sent your story (and probably almost an eternity since the contest ended) but there is method to my madness. Probably.

Rest assured, my goal is to announce, with all the proper fanfare, the winners this weekend.

Jenny gets until Friday to get her results to me, and then I’m going to compile everything and write up the big, massive, giant, all-encompassing, all-powerful winners announcement.

Everybody’s gonna find out at the same time who won and got second place and third place and honorable mentions (if any) and whatever else.

After that, I will showcase each story that was a finalist as well as a profile or short interview with the writer.

Lots of fun to come, and it’s a lot of work, but I love it and I love you guys so it’s totally worth it.