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21 May 2016, 7pm WDC time. Bring your friends!
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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

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""My Voice"  Open in new Window. [E] by iKïyå§ama Author Icon "my tower"  Open in new Window. [E] by Rhyssa Author Icon "Invisible Death"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jen~ Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Silent Witness"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌖 HuntersMoon Author Icon "Love Knows No Bounds"  Open in new Window. [E] by ShelleyA~15 years at WDC Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Silence"  Open in new Window. [13+] by tucknits Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "

eyestar~* Author Icon says "Yay Star trek!!"

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

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The finalists for Best Medium-Length Poem, Structured are... "I Watched a Dancer"  Open in new Window. [E] by Julie Author Icon "A Poet's Lament"  Open in new Window. [13+] by tucknits Author Icon "A Homeless Holiday"  Open in new Window. [E] by Dave Author Icon "My Voice"  Open in new Window. [E] by iKïyå§ama Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Silent Witness"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌖 HuntersMoon Author Icon "Love Knows No Bounds"  Open in new Window. [E] by ShelleyA~15 years at WDC Author Icon "Silence"  Open in new Window. [13+] by tucknits Author Icon "

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

Sally Author Icon says "Congratulations everyone!"

👼intueyLet Your Light Shine Author Icon says "Awww ,,, sorry Andy! Congrats to everyone else :)"

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

Vixey Todd Author Icon says "Congrats everyone!"

Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline Author Icon says "Congratulations, finalists!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The nominees for Best Medium-Length Poem, Free Verse are... "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by Charlie ~ Author Icon "Land Of The Dead"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Jellyfish-Flying Away 4 Xmas! Author Icon "Frankenstanza"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Cinn Author Icon "Grandfather"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Choconuts Roasting Author Icon "Soundless Song"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Cinn Author Icon "The Darkest Spot"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Heat Fivesixermiser Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Trojan Horse"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Heat Fivesixermiser Author Icon "Obsession"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Professor Q Author Icon "Word lace lines the wall"  Open in new Window. [E] by Rhyssa Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says " "The Last Day of Her Journal"  Open in new Window. [E] by Alexi Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Royal Wootton Bassett"  Open in new Window. [E] by Choconuts Roasting Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "White Bird"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by K Renée Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "

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

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

🐕GeminiGem🎁 Author Icon says "Nice cartwheels, Katie."

🐕GeminiGem🎁 Author Icon says "It would be fun to chat with those guys, share a laugh or two."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The finalists for Best Medium-Length Poem, Free Verse.... "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by Charlie ~ Author Icon "Frankenstanza"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Cinn Author Icon "Soundless Song"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Cinn Author Icon "The Darkest Spot"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Heat Fivesixermiser Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Trojan Horse"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Heat Fivesixermiser Author Icon "Obsession"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Professor Q Author Icon "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Royal Wootton Bassett"  Open in new Window. [E] by Choconuts Roasting Author Icon "

Heat Fivesixermiser Author Icon says "I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed the cartwheels! *Laugh*"

Sally Author Icon says "Congratulations all!!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The nominees for Best Long Poem, Free Verse are... "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "i hate carnations"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon "Waiting for Tang"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Cinn Author Icon "The Ninja with Broken Wagons"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Cinn Author Icon "Purpose?"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Heat Fivesixermiser Author Icon "The Broken Code For Remembering"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Heat Fivesixermiser Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "time to unwind"  Open in new Window. [E] by Rhyssa Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "The Archer"  Open in new Window. [13+] by justanotherpoethero Author Icon "

Vixey Todd Author Icon says "Congrats all! "

🐕GeminiGem🎁 Author Icon says "Sorry I busted you, Katie."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The finalists for Best Long Poem, Free Verse are... "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "i hate carnations"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon "Waiting for Tang"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Cinn Author Icon "The Ninja with Broken Wagons"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Cinn Author Icon "time to unwind"  Open in new Window. [E] by Rhyssa Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "

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

Sally Author Icon says "Congrats!!"

Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline Author Icon says "Congratulations free verse finalists (medium and long)!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The last surprise award for today is Best Short Poem, Free Verse."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The nominees are.... "Goldie's Gone"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Cinn Author Icon "Frosty Piece of... Art"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Cinn Author Icon "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by Charlie ~ Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Joseph."  Open in new Window. [E] by hayley-marie Author Icon "Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by Charlie ~ Author Icon "

Vixey Todd Author Icon says "Congrats finalists!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The honourable mention goes to...."Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by Charlie ~ Author Icon "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the winner is......"Joseph."  Open in new Window. [E] by hayley-marie Author Icon "

eyestar~* Author Icon says "Cpngrats charlies!"

👼intueyLet Your Light Shine Author Icon says "Awww... I'm sorry Cinn. *Sad* Congrats Charlie for Honorable Mention, Congrats Josepth for winning!"

~Minja~ Author Icon says "Congrats bby!"

Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline Author Icon says "Congratulations, winners!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The nominations for Best Flash Fiction are.... "She Hated Riddles, But Was Good at Them!"  Open in new Window. [E] by Vincent Coffin Author Icon "Santa's Letter to Stephen King"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Jim Hall Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Siren song"  Open in new Window. [13+] by michaelk2 Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Forty-nine Cents and a Pack of Smokes"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Waltz Invictus Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Memorial Day"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon "Crystal's Charms"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Dave Author Icon "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Prompt#28: The Dragon and the Robot"  Open in new Window. [E] by Cupadraig~The Remote Country Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "The Faeries of Teaghlaigh"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Fhionnuisce Author Icon "

Vixey Todd Author Icon says "Congrats Charlie and Hayley!"

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

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

👼intueyLet Your Light Shine Author Icon says "Now the hand over the F word looks like it's shooting a bird *Laugh*"

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

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The finalists for Best Flash Fiction are... "Siren song"  Open in new Window. [13+] by michaelk2 Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Forty-nine Cents and a Pack of Smokes"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Waltz Invictus Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Memorial Day"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon "Crystal's Charms"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Dave Author Icon "

eyestar~* Author Icon says "Congrats Flash folks!"

~Minja~ Author Icon says "*Pthb* "

Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline Author Icon says "Congrats, Flash Fiction finalists!"

Vixey Todd Author Icon says "Congrats Flash Fiction finalists!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The nominations for Best Short Story (1) are.. "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Othello's Adjustment"  Open in new Window. [13+] by ♥Ho Ho HOOves♥ Author Icon "Phoebe's Hope"  Open in new Window. [E] by Fyn-elf Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Survive"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Once In a Red Moon Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Jurassic Station"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🐕GeminiGem🎁 Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Make It Happen"  Open in new Window. [E] by Mara ♣ McBain Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Master Craftsman"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Indelible Ink Author Icon "

Sally Author Icon says "Congratulations, Flash finalists!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""The Sound Shell"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Sparky Author Icon "Nobody Loves Me"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Just an Ordinary Boo! Author Icon "The Sun will Follow"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Graham B. Author Icon "THAT THING!"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Oldwarrior Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "

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

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The finalists for Best Short Story (1) are... "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Phoebe's Hope"  Open in new Window. [E] by Fyn-elf Author Icon "Make It Happen"  Open in new Window. [E] by Mara ♣ McBain Author Icon "Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor "Master Craftsman"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Indelible Ink Author Icon "The Sound Shell"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Sparky Author Icon "Nobody Loves Me"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Just an Ordinary Boo! Author Icon "THAT THING!"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Oldwarrior Author Icon "

eyestar~* Author Icon says "Congrats everyone! "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Congratulations to all of today's finalists!!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Please, go and vote in the genre awards!!"

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

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window."

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

Heat Fivesixermiser Author Icon says "A+ imitation Cinn!"

👼intueyLet Your Light Shine Author Icon says "I need to learn how to connect to the hangout"

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

Cinn Author Icon says "Thanks... *Ha*"

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

eyestar~* Author Icon 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 Hall Author Icon says "Congrats to everyone! Thank you hangout crew you've done very well!"

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

Jim Hall Author Icon says "Yes! Very much!"

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

👼intueyLet Your Light Shine Author Icon says "Great show ya'll@ *Smile*"

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

Osirantinsel Author Icon says "Can we ever vote The Quills for a Quill???????"

👼intueyLet Your Light Shine Author Icon says "Love all the laughing!"

👼intueyLet Your Light Shine Author Icon says "Ya'll do know I'm a guy, right?"

👼intueyLet Your Light Shine Author Icon says "*Rolling* Just jokin' *Bigsmile*"

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

👼intueyLet Your Light Shine Author Icon says "Send me a link, Matt!"

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

eyestar~* Author Icon says "This is fun."

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

Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon 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 Author Icon says "Andrew? Where??"

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

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

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

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

Matt Bird MSci (Hons) AMRSC Author Icon 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 Author Icon 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 Author Icon 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 - on hiatus Author Icon says "Aw, no, Callie! Hope she's okay!"

ROSΣANNΣ|NaPoWriMo|WGT|JDI Author Icon says "Zzz"

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

Anders-Yuletide Uni Graduate Author Icon says "I want the WdC Masquerade by Brooke Author IconMail Icon to win a quill. My first contest holds a special place within me. . ."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Fingers crossed then, Kerri. It has a good chance, as it's in the finals!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Don't forget to head over to "The 9th Annual Quills CeremonyOpen in new Window.. It starts at 6pm Saturday....tomorrow!"

Anders-Yuletide Uni Graduate Author Icon says "Both fingers crossed in that case. . ."

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