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We're pleased to announce that the story was more widely successful than we could've ever thought possible, but the editors aren't the only ones with opinions about it! Check out what some of the writers involved had to say about A Tale of Two Summers...


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-- Matt Danielsson

I was impressed with how Julia's hair color and style kept changing from chapter to chapter, almost as if it was done intentionally to see if the reader was on his or her toes. Whoever thought of that is a literary genius, on par with Dave Barry, Patrick McManus, or the guy who wrote the instructions on a box of toothpicks.
-- Erik Deckers

Writing the chapter was much harder than I originally thought it would be. I expected to just sit down and bang out some nonsense. I tried a few times and nothing came out. A few glasses of Crown Royal on the rocks, however, gave me the creative inspiration I needed.
-- Zach Everson

When the story came my way, I was already confused by the plotline. In my part, I knew I could either clarify everything for the readers, or I could add to the confusion. So I chose the latter because that was much easier to do.
-- Greg Gagliardi

Although the story didn't turn out exactly as Scott and I had planned, I think finished product may be even better than the idea we had originally dreamed up. This has to be one of the more confusing and laugh-out-loud stories I have ever read. I want to thank all of the extremely talented writers who helped to make this project happen.
-- Matthew Gatesy

The plot had more twists and turns than Bill Clinton's head at a Big Mama Southern Underwear Show ... but lots more fun.
-- Angela Gillaspie

Writing that story was like playing choose your own adventure without the benefit of the introduction. You just picked a door and opened it, and had no idea what you'd find. Reading it is the same way.
-- Steve Hofstetter

It was an interesting project and it was cool to see how it turned out. I liked seeing the different writing styles mixed together.
-- Don Laursen

It was a very enjoyable experience. I didn't really think that much while writing it. Just tried to put a lot of goofy crap in the story that made me laugh.
-- Neil Matz

Upon reflection of my piece, the realization of how badly and unabashedly I copied Woody Allen's style, makes me cringe. Then, when I realize I don't have the pr nightmares that Mr. Allen faces nor a head bereft of 75% of my hair, that cringe is lessened a bit.
-- Keith O'Brien

This whole dealy was so confusing to read even my own chapter seemed foreign to me. I bet that people are going to view it simply as an inside joke or something. Either way, I'm sleeping like a baby.
-- Joel Schneier

Well, they said that it couldn't be done...that it wouldn't turn out any good...that twenty-five writers couldn't possibly compile their thoughts into a single, hilarious, comprehensible story. I'm happy to report that they were wrong!!!
-- Scott Sevener

The idea behind this project was interesting from the beginning. It's amazing to see how a story can come out based on different ideas from various writers.
-- Jason Tanamor

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