James is named a finalist in the biggest ‘self-esteem camp’ of literary journal contests he’s ever encountered and says a resounding ‘No!’ (thank you). Meanwhile, Pat updates us on her contest efforts while adding yet another identity to her complex mélange of personality traits (you’ll have to listen to find out what the latest one is). Lots o’ fun and lots o’ laughs.

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* Have you ever felt ripped off by a contest?

* Do you enter them? Why? Why not?

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