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For a full list of nominations, go here: "Invalid Item



Hello and welcome to the 2015 PreQuill Gala! The PreQuill Gala will take place on Saturday 21 May at 7pm WDC time. Thanks to all who nominated and congratulations to all those who were nominated!


What's a PreQuill, you ask? Well, it's a red carpet event for all our nominees, panelists, and friends (and anyone who wants to attend) to come and mingle! At this event:

- you'll experience the big reveal of who the finalists are in 9 categories; and
- we'll present 3 Quill Awards (but we're not saying which ones yet! *Wink*)


PreQuill Ceremony Manners:
*Quill* I will give an introduction at the beginning and the presenters will give a little spiel on each award, followed by some kind of drumroll and the announcement of the winner.
*Quill* After each winner is announced, there will be a minute or so of time for the winner to post an acceptance speech if he/she is so inclined and/or present.
*Quill* For the PreQuill, you're invited and encouraged to chat along in the thread! Feel free to give comments, congratulate winners, call out your favorites, describe your attire, etc., etc. (Hint: Press the F5 key to refresh the page and keep up with comments *Wink*)
*Quill* You're also welcome to talk in this item both before and after the ceremony.
*Quill* Keep it in the rating please!
*Quill* Have fun!

Special thanks to our panelists and all our judges!


Program Order
(feel free to email Elle with suggestions for additions or changes)

*Fleurdelis* Welcome and opening

*Fleurdelis* Finalists announced for Best Forum (Non Contest)

*Fleurdelis* Finalists announced for Best New Contest

*Fleurdelis* Surprise award #1

*Fleurdelis* Finalists announced for Best Contest

*Fleurdelis* Sponsor and donor recognition

*Fleurdelis* Finalists announced for Best Blog

*Fleurdelis* Surprise award #2

*Fleurdelis* Finalists announced for Best Medium-Length Poem, Structured

*Fleurdelis* Finalists announced for Best Medium-Length Poem, Free Verse

*Fleurdelis* Finalists announced for Best Long Poem, Free Verse

*Fleurdelis* Surprise award #3

*Fleurdelis* Finalists announced for Best Flash Fiction

*Fleurdelis* Finalists announced for Best Short Story (1)

*Fleurdelis* Closing words

A Guest Visitor says ""   Delete

Elle (she/her) says ""My Voice"   [E] by iKïyå§ama "my tower"   [E] by Rhyssa "Invisible Death"   [18+] by Jen~ "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Her Dark Desire"   [18+] by Andy~hating university "Once Upon a Christmas"   [13+] by Andy~hating university "Silent Witness"   [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon "Love Knows No Bounds"   [E] by ShelleyA~13 years at WDC "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Silence"   [13+] by tucknits "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "

eyestar~* says "Yay Star trek!!"

eyestar~* says "Congrats everyone! and LOL on going against the invalid item."

Elle (she/her) says "The finalists for Best Medium-Length Poem, Structured are... "I Watched a Dancer"   [E] by Julie "A Poet's Lament"   [13+] by tucknits "A Homeless Holiday"   [E] by Dave "My Voice"   [E] by iKïyå§ama "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Silent Witness"   [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon "Love Knows No Bounds"   [E] by ShelleyA~13 years at WDC "Silence"   [13+] by tucknits "

~Minja~ says "It's fine on mine, Sophie. "

Sally says "Congratulations everyone!"

Intuey says "Awww ,,, sorry Andy! Congrats to everyone else :)"

eyestar~* says "Cool finals list!! Good luck everyone! "

Vixey Todd says "Congrats everyone!"

Kitti says "Congratulations, finalists!"

Elle (she/her) says "The nominees for Best Medium-Length Poem, Free Verse are... "Little Secrets by Charlie ~ "Land Of The Dead"   [13+] by Jellyfish "Frankenstanza"   [13+] by Cinn "Grandfather"   [13+] by Choconut ~ Busy Writing! "Soundless Song"   [18+] by Cinn "The Darkest Spot"   [13+] by Fivesixer "Life By Comparison"   [13+] by Charlie ~ "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "

Elle (she/her) says ""Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Song of Whales"   [E] by CaptainMidnightSingforPhoebe "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Part Two"   [18+] by Elle (she/her) "Hidden Dreams"   [13+] by Elle (she/her) "Fading Into The Recesses"   [E] by Brian K Compton "The Landscape of my Soul"   [13+] by ☮ The Grum Of Grums "Trojan Horse"   [18+] by Fivesixer "Obsession"   [13+] by Professor Q is for Quaddy "Word lace lines the wall"   [E] by Rhyssa "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Promise and the Tender Leaf"   [E] by Brian K Compton "

Elle (she/her) says " "The Last Day of Her Journal"   [E] by Alexi "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Royal Wootton Bassett"   [E] by Choconut ~ Busy Writing! "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "White Bird"   [ASR] by K Renée "Blood All Over the Map"   [E] by CaptainMidnightSingforPhoebe "

eyestar~* says "wow. Good job everyone! "

Matt Bird MSci (Hons) AMRSC says "Who's enjoying the gymnastics show in the background of Elle's feed? "

♊️GeminiGem💎 says "Nice cartwheels, Katie."

♊️GeminiGem💎 says "It would be fun to chat with those guys, share a laugh or two."

Elle (she/her) says "The finalists for Best Medium-Length Poem, Free Verse.... "Little Secrets by Charlie ~ "Frankenstanza"   [13+] by Cinn "Soundless Song"   [18+] by Cinn "The Darkest Spot"   [13+] by Fivesixer "Song of Whales"   [E] by CaptainMidnightSingforPhoebe "Hidden Dreams"   [13+] by Elle (she/her) "The Landscape of my Soul"   [13+] by ☮ The Grum Of Grums "Trojan Horse"   [18+] by Fivesixer "Obsession"   [13+] by Professor Q is for Quaddy "

Elle (she/her) says ""Promise and the Tender Leaf"   [E] by Brian K Compton "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Royal Wootton Bassett"   [E] by Choconut ~ Busy Writing! "

Fivesixer says "I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed the cartwheels! *Laugh*"

Sally says "Congratulations all!!"

Elle (she/her) says "The nominees for Best Long Poem, Free Verse are... "You'll Never Know"   [18+] by Charlie ~ "i hate carnations"   [18+] by Whata Turkey "Waiting for Tang"   [18+] by Cinn "The Ninja with Broken Wagons"   [18+] by Cinn "Purpose?"   [13+] by Fivesixer "The Broken Code For Remembering"   [13+] by Fivesixer "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "time to unwind"   [E] by Rhyssa "Childhood Memories of a Younger Sister"   [E] by Elle (she/her) "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "

Elle (she/her) says ""Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "The Archer"   [13+] by justanotherpoethero "

Vixey Todd says "Congrats all! "

♊️GeminiGem💎 says "Sorry I busted you, Katie."

Elle (she/her) says "The finalists for Best Long Poem, Free Verse are... "You'll Never Know"   [18+] by Charlie ~ "i hate carnations"   [18+] by Whata Turkey "Waiting for Tang"   [18+] by Cinn "The Ninja with Broken Wagons"   [18+] by Cinn "time to unwind"   [E] by Rhyssa "Childhood Memories of a Younger Sister"   [E] by Elle (she/her) "

eyestar~* says "Wow! Way to go everyone! "

Sally says "Congrats!!"

Kitti says "Congratulations free verse finalists (medium and long)!"

Elle (she/her) says "The last surprise award for today is Best Short Poem, Free Verse."

Elle (she/her) says "The nominees are.... "Goldie's Gone"   [13+] by Cinn "Frosty Piece of... Art"   [13+] by Cinn "Hidden Love by Charlie ~ "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Joseph."   [E] by hayley-marie "Day 10 - Back Here On Earth by Charlie ~ "

Vixey Todd says "Congrats finalists!"

Elle (she/her) says "The honourable mention goes to...."Hidden Love by Charlie ~ "

Elle (she/her) says "And the winner is......"Joseph."   [E] by hayley-marie "

eyestar~* says "Cpngrats charlies!"

Intuey says "Awww... I'm sorry Cinn. *Sad* Congrats Charlie for Honorable Mention, Congrats Josepth for winning!"

~Minja~ says "Congrats bby!"

Kitti says "Congratulations, winners!"

Elle (she/her) says "The nominations for Best Flash Fiction are.... "She Hated Riddles, But Was Good at Them!"   [E] by Vincent Coffin "Santa's Letter to Stephen King"   [13+] by Jim with a wee bit of luck "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Siren song"   [13+] by michaelk2 "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Forty-nine Cents and a Pack of Smokes"   [13+] by Robert Waltz "Waiting"   [13+] by Elle (she/her) "Memorial Day"   [18+] by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 "Crystal's Charms"   [13+] by Dave "

Elle (she/her) says ""Freedom With A Price"   [18+] by ~Lifelessons~ "Prompt#28: The Dragon and the Robot"   [E] by Cupadraig~The Remote Country "Follow Me To Your Peace."   [13+] by Patrece ~ "The Faeries of Teaghlaigh"   [13+] by Fhionnuisce "

Vixey Todd says "Congrats Charlie and Hayley!"

Cinn says "Quite alright, Tracey! *Laugh* It's just live reactions... might not be that graceful. *Blush* Both are great pieces."

Fivesixer says "I'm rooting for "Invalid Item"...I get the feeling this is their year! *Wink*"

Intuey says "Now the hand over the F word looks like it's shooting a bird *Laugh*"

~Minja~ says "Fhionnounce's real name is Steve"

Elle (she/her) says "The finalists for Best Flash Fiction are... "Siren song"   [13+] by michaelk2 "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Forty-nine Cents and a Pack of Smokes"   [13+] by Robert Waltz "Waiting"   [13+] by Elle (she/her) "Memorial Day"   [18+] by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 "Crystal's Charms"   [13+] by Dave "

eyestar~* says "Congrats Flash folks!"

~Minja~ says "*Pthb* "

Kitti says "Congrats, Flash Fiction finalists!"

Vixey Todd says "Congrats Flash Fiction finalists!"

Elle (she/her) says "The nominations for Best Short Story (1) are.. "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "

Elle (she/her) says ""Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Othello's Adjustment"   [13+] by ♥HOOves♥ "Phoebe's Hope"   [E] by fyn-Maui-fied "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Survive"   [13+] by Once In a Red Moon "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "'Were' Here!"   [XGC] by Patrece ~ "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Jurassic Station"   [13+] by ♊️GeminiGem💎 "The MacBriar House"   [18+] by Andy~hating university "Make It Happen"   [E] by Mara ♣ McBain "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Master Craftsman"   [18+] by Eggcitable Ink "

Sally says "Congratulations, Flash finalists!"

Elle (she/her) says ""The Sound Shell"   [13+] by Sparky "Nobody Loves Me"   [13+] by Just an Ordinary Boo! "The Sun will Follow"   [ASR] by Graham B. "THAT THING!"   [ASR] by Oldwarrior "Hello Cruel World! "   [E] by Patrece ~ "

Matt Bird MSci (Hons) AMRSC says "Tut tut tut. For the 10th Quill Awards you (yes you) need to nominate more."

Elle (she/her) says "The finalists for Best Short Story (1) are... "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Phoebe's Hope"   [E] by fyn-Maui-fied "Make It Happen"   [E] by Mara ♣ McBain "Invalid Item"   [] by A Guest Visitor "Master Craftsman"   [18+] by Eggcitable Ink "The Sound Shell"   [13+] by Sparky "Nobody Loves Me"   [13+] by Just an Ordinary Boo! "THAT THING!"   [ASR] by Oldwarrior "

eyestar~* says "Congrats everyone! "

Elle (she/her) says "Congratulations to all of today's finalists!!"

Elle (she/her) says "Please, go and vote in the genre awards!!"

Sally says "I'm amazed I'm still awake but this has been so entertaining! Do we get live feed next week too?"

Elle (she/her) says ""2015 Quill Genre Voting:Action/Adventure "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Comedy "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Drama/Emotional "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Dark "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Fantasy/Sci Fi "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Horror/Suspense "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Music "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Mythology "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Mystery/Crime "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Nature "2015 Quill Genre Voting:PoliticalOpinion "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Religious "

Elle (she/her) says ""2015 Quill Genre Voting: Romance/Love "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Spiritual "2015 Quill Genre Voting: Military "2015 Quill Genre Voting: YA/Children's"

eyestar~* says "yep I have voted!!"

Fivesixer says "A+ imitation Cinn!"

Intuey says "I need to learn how to connect to the hangout"

Sally says "Yay to the hangout crew! You've all been great, and I'm glad you'll be commentating next week, Elle!"

Cinn says "Thanks... *Ha*"

eyestar~* says "I can;t get on chat either form home."

eyestar~* says "Thanks Matt for setting this up and Elle for all your magical efforts. Thanks to our hangout team too and all you up laters! Fun!"

Jim with a wee bit of luck says "Congrats to everyone! Thank you hangout crew you've done very well!"

Matt Bird MSci (Hons) AMRSC says "Did everyone enjoy the show?"

Jim with a wee bit of luck says "Yes! Very much!"

Sally says "Yes, Matt, this has been great fun!"

Intuey says "Great show ya'll@ *Smile*"

Sally says "Night-night to all from here in England *Bigsmile*"

Osirantinous says "Can we ever vote The Quills for a Quill???????"

Intuey says "Love all the laughing!"

Intuey says "Ya'll do know I'm a guy, right?"

Intuey says "*Rolling* Just jokin' *Bigsmile*"

Cinn says "Tracey... you freaked me right out for a second there! *Laugh*"

Intuey says "Send me a link, Matt!"

Matt Bird MSci (Hons) AMRSC says "https://hangouts.google.com/call/hliyypzcyjgprijvz7vbidhziie"

eyestar~* says "This is fun."

Matt Bird MSci (Hons) AMRSC says "It's ANDREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Whata Turkey says "Congratulations to the winners & the finalists! I'm not a guy or girl, just so you know. That's why I'm whata *Laugh* Kidding. Darnit, I overslept *Whistle* I'll look for the rehash. Listen to more of the girls' giggling. Good job Elle!"

Andrew says "Andrew? Where??"

Matt Bird MSci (Hons) AMRSC says "The broadcast is over, but I'm still trapped. Slightly concerned for my sanity!"

Dream ~★~ Justly says "Awesome job, y'all!"

Dream ~★~ Justly says "Good luck, Matt. Try to get some sleep...eventually."

Matt Bird MSci (Hons) AMRSC says "Thanks."

Matt Bird MSci (Hons) AMRSC says "Congratulations again to everyone who is a finalist or winner today. Looking forward to the Quill show next week. I'll try to be there for some of it, but I can't promise."

Callie hears Angels these days says "I'm so sorry I missed all the fun! My daughter fell and I've worked all day trying to convince her she needs X-rays. Aughhhh. Makes me long for the younger days when I could just say"honey, there's no more argument we're going!"

Matt Bird MSci (Hons) AMRSC says "Well the whole thing is available to rewatch. I will be splitting the video in two tomorrow so the PreQuill and AfterParty are separated."

Elle (she/her) says "Aw, no, Callie! Hope she's okay!"

ROSΣANNΣ|NaPoWriMo|WGT|JDI says "Zzz"

DMT - THANK YOU WRITE.COM says "I would like to nominate patrece for best mentor and friend."

Anders J. Skeleton says "I want the WdC Masquerade by I like big books #2233315 to win a quill. My first contest holds a special place within me. . ."

Elle (she/her) says "Fingers crossed then, Kerri. It has a good chance, as it's in the finals!"

Elle (she/her) says "Don't forget to head over to "The 9th Annual Quills Ceremony. It starts at 6pm Saturday....tomorrow!"

Anders J. Skeleton says "Both fingers crossed in that case. . ."

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