APSE judging thread

And photos too.
http://apse.dallasnews.com/2007/feb2007/022607photos.html

Recognize anyone?

 

I thought that was my boss getting the beer, but he'd be double-fisting so that clearly wasn't him.

 

Boy, I recognize nobody from those. Been away too long..

 

that's a motley looking crew of judges.

 

We hate hearing this because we all think it might be our stuff. Most writers I know have no control over what is submitted for the contest or how it is prepared. So if taglines are left on or some other trivial reason to disqualify an entry, it ain't our fault.
I just hope judges don't disqualify an entry for trivial reasons such as this.

 

I think they should allow me to be a guest judge one year

 

I wonder how different the writing contest results would be if writers judged them instead of editors.

 

Like this Major Major?

 

If your entry gets disqualified, do they let you know and provide you with a reason why?

 

I wonder how different the writing contest results would be if readers judged them instead of editors.

 

Guys, and gals, these people basically go through a mental meat-grinder in order to get this done. They deserve nothing but our gratitude and thanks.

Oh, and by the way, my understanding is that for something to get disqualified it has to be for something pretty major.

I, for one, am ready to kick back and start the celebration for the winners.

... and would someone PLEASE give Peter O'Toole an award for something.