Starting on June 1st we will officially begin the Author of the Quarter.   All poems and stories no matter content will get the Author entered into the running. The details are as such:

Spring Quarter: March 1st to May 31st

Summer Quarter:  June 1st to August 31st

Fall Quarter:  September 1st to November 31st

Winter Quarter:  December 1st to February 28th

Once the quarter has ended, I will add all Authors who have submitted at least 1 writing to the site into a poll here, which will remain open for a period of 2 weeks, allowing all authors and visitors to vote for who they think was the best Author during the quarter.  After the 2 week period, the poll shall be closed and the top Author chosen shall receive an award on website naming them the Author of that quarter, also their name shall go on a plaque image along with all other winners.

Starting June 1st we will also officially be starting the Author of the Year. All poems and stories no matter content will get the Author entered into the running. The details are as such:

Calendar Year:  January 1st to December 31st

Once the Calendar year has ended, a poll will be opened and remain open for voting for a period of 4 weeks, allowing all Authors and visitors to site to vote for who they think is the best Author for that year.  The top chosen Author will receive an award on the website, their name on the Yearly plaque, along with Special Mention and Showcasing.