Date:         Sat, 21 Nov 1998 00:42:22 GMT
From: Robyn Harris <Robyn_Harris@POST.WESLEYAN-COLLEGE.EDU>
Subject:      Re: [WRITERS] INT: The eMJay Award Interviews plead the fifth?

the rags of time...,mbarker@MIT.EDU,Internet writes:
>
>So tell us -- actually show us if you would using those marvelous skills of
>the writer -- what happens over the next few months as a result of you being
>crowned mumble-frotz for a year.  How does your life change, how does the
>list change, and of course how does our life change ("what's in it for me,
>eh?")

I returned triumphant to my new chambers.  As mumble-frotz, I was now to live
in the WRITERS mansion for the next year.  I carefully set the crown on the
satin pillow made especially for it.

I lounged across the king size feather-pillowed bed.  I closed my eyes and
slept.  The competition had been tough, but I had beat them all down,
literally, I was the only one not limping on stage.

Later I woke to the sound of the telephone ringing.  It was my publicist,
Nancy.   "Book signings, parties, charity galas..." the list of events seemed
endless.

*time passes*

It was nearing the end of my reign.  I had achieved everything I was supposed
to as well as landing major book deals for all my WRITERS cohorts.  Ah, me, was
it really time for my to crown the next mumble-frotz?

I decided to throw a massive party at the mansion.  I had a week left, and it
would be continuous.  And at the end, everyone would get party favors.  What
could I possibly give away?  Aha!  A few gigabytes of computer memory and a
year's supply of their favorite beverage to each guest.  Ah, yes.  I know I've
nailed a nomination in something...

Robyn Alyson