2010 On The Far Side Finalists

Hi All.

First of all, I want to thank everyone who helped me co-ordinate this year's contest. We had 139 entries and over 70 judges. Special thanks to our fantastic Web Mistress(es) and our Treasurer for their awesome help, and for their awesomeness. Many thanks also to our unbelievable judges, some of whom took extra entries when needed, and some who judged through unbelievable personal circumstances. I can't thank you all enough. You made my job so much easier.

And now, without further ado, our finalists are (in alphabetical order):

Fantasy:
Kathleen Collins - Possession
Marne Kirstatter - Love? Please! (A Tale of the Holy Water ...
Isis Rushdan - Paradox

Paranormal: (There were two ties for highest scores, so we have 5 finalists in this category)
Rebecca Finley - The Stone of Shadows
Kay Hudson - Jinn & Tonic
Rashda Khan - DragonFire
Jean Newlin - Dancing with the Devil
Jennifer Parkinson - A Surefire Way

Romantic Elements:
Marie Andreas - Essence of Chaos
Gina Grant - Scythe Does Matter
Kathleen Groger - Ancient Secrets

Historical/Time Travel:
Heather Marshall - The Isis Knot
Erica Obey - The Asmodeus Portal
Karla Tipton - Dangerous Reflections

Young Adult:
Romily Bernard - Ashes to Ashes
Shawntelle Coker - Catacombs
Jus Accardo - Touch

Futuristic: (There was a tie here as well so there are 4 finalists in this category)
Laurie Green - The Outer Planets
Jennifer Hart - Stellar Timing
Sandy James - Seeker: Aiodhan
Elizabeth Struble - StarWay to Paradise

Congratulations to our finalists, and all our entrants for making this a fabulous contest.

I expect/hope to be able to announce the winners/placings in approximately 6 weeks.

Sherry Peters
On The Far Side 2010 Coordinator