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adewpearl
Location: Valley Forge
Gender: Female
Born: May, 1951
Interests: writing, volunteer work, film, music, my children, my church
Member: Premier Author
Joined: August 2008
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Adewpearl is someone who writes poetry about the things she loves, such as childhood memories, and things she feels passionately about, such as peace and justice. She prefers to write formal poetry, poems with rhythm and rhyme schemes, but that is not a hard and fast rule, as poetry should be more about passion than rules.
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FanStory.com wrote to adewpearl: Congratulations! Sun Began To Rub Her Eyes won the contest "ABC Poetry Contest"
March 20 at 12:08AM
    Tovah B.: Congratulations! How I wish I could write as well as you (sigh).
    March 20 at 10:56AM
    rama devi: Congratulations! When I reviewed this one, I thought it might win! Good choice from the contest committee....yay!
    March 20 at 11:06AM
    Pili Pubul: Congratulations my friend for a well deserved first place.
    Hugs. Pili
    March 20 at 11:29AM
    Joy Graham: Congratulations on yet another beautiful poem and win :)
    March 20 at 12:02PM
    adewpearl: Thank you so much, everyone. I had such fun writing this one :-)
    March 20 at 12:05PM
    humpwhistle: Good for you, Brooke--and the Contest Committee.
    March 20 at 12:14PM
    fidud: congratulations...a great poem!
    March 20 at 12:21PM
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, my friend - so well deserved.
    March 20 at 1:10PM
    mrsmajor: Congratulations, Brooke, a well deservd win!
    Big Hugs,
    Victoria
    March 20 at 1:11PM
    notesandmore: Congrats Brooke! I loved the poem and thought it was a WINNER! Great job, Carolyn
    March 20 at 1:51PM
    MissMerri: I was so happy to see this delightful poem win first place in this contest. Congratulations Brooke!
    March 20 at 2:06PM
    IndianaIrish: Warmest congratulations, Brooke. Your poem belongs at the top!
    March 20 at 3:19PM
    vkmack: Congratulations to you, Brooke. Your wonderful work deserves all the recognition you receive--and then some!
    March 20 at 3:30PM
    MAMONIA: So Happy for you. Congrats!
    March 20 at 3:32PM
    Jendowoz: Congratulations, Brooke, thought this one was a winner

    regards, Jen
    March 20 at 4:58PM
    Jendowoz: Congratulations, Brooke, thought this one was a winner

    regards, Jen
    March 20 at 4:58PM
    emmex: Congratulations Brooke! WooHoo!
    March 20 at 5:16PM
    hifein: This lovely poem deserved a win and to its author, Brooke, my best congratulations to you!!!
    March 20 at 7:10PM
    Connie C: Congratulations, Brooke, on a well-deserved win.
    March 20 at 10:27PM
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations on your win, Brooke. A superb poem and a great choice by the committee. :)
    March 20 at 10:29PM
    adewpearl: I really appreciate everyone's kind thoughts!! Thank you :-)
    March 21 at 12:04AM
    October21: Well done book! Another beautiful poem that deserves the win- congratulations:-) xx
    March 21 at 2:18AM
    Lulube: I just clued into this section. hip hip Brooke

    Lulube
    March 21 at 4:14AM
    OLA THOMAS: Just seeing this. Con--aaaaaaa--tuuuu--la--tions. I hope I got my syllable count right this time, Lol!
    March 22 at 5:52AM
    mermaids: My poem for class is in my portfolio and is called Clouds. The student and teacher release mode did not appear. Elaine
    April 15 at 9:24PM
    Lulube: congrats for all your wins!!!!!!!!
    lulube
    April 21 at 12:06AM
    9999pool: Hi Brooke,

    Finally we get to have a look at the poetess who shared so much of her great works with us. Such a nice and loving picture of Sawyer and I presume the grand lady is Brooke :-).
    Cheerio, Ritchie.
    April 24 at 1:58PM
    Lovinia: Hi Brooke

    I guess it is Happy Mother's & Grandma's Day!!!

    That boy just steals my heart, and he loves chocolate!! Sawyer you are so lucky, you have a Mom and a Grandma to spoil on Sunday! Hugs for all for a wonderful celebration - Lovinia xoxoxoxo


    glitter-graphics.com
    May 10 at 9:10PM
    Lise Deangelo: Uh-oh, Sawyer's into his Spring wardrobe...Is so much cuteness okay for my heart?...I better check with my doctor :D
    May 13 at 8:33PM
    Yaser Bakri : i just came in and this site is awesome but i am 16 and i guess i have a talent so i cant publish anything even if i till my family they wont believe the whole thing so please help find me find a way to publish
    May 14 at 8:44PM
    paulinedr: Wonderful poem! I yearn to write like that.
    May 17 at 12:21AM
    venika: Congratulations :DD
    May 17 at 4:37PM
    paulinedr: Congratulations. I read & rated. Enjoyed immensely
    May 20 at 12:52PM

FanStory.com wrote to adewpearl: Congratulations! When God Composed is the new Poem of the Month!
January 29 at 12:08AM
    bookgirl102: Hi there you have a really cute profile picture
    i like it who is that baby is he your child?
    February 26 at 12:39PM
    muezza56: hi, i need some advice, i gave some-one a 6* for a competition entry, and they said thanks, now they're worried that a fanstory rule has been violated, as we both follow each other. i didn't know who i was giving a 6* to, when i gave it. i only realised once i got the thanks, do you know if this okay? would there be a warning or an auto-block of some kind prevent it if it wasn't allowed? all the best jerry
    February 26 at 6:13PM
    djcoomes: Hello Dear Brooke,

    Congratulations on the award. Well deserved in my opinion. Your inspiration and talent never seem to leave you adrift as mine does. I've been floating around out here in Iowa not writing, but no matter how long I'm away from Fanstory you are always there when I stop in again. I like that. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with all of us. We are blessed. Darlene
    February 27 at 8:32PM
    Qirat Zahid: hey congratx...em new in fanstory...dun knw much about it...need everyone's cooperation:)QIRAT
    March 7 at 2:16PM
    Robert Lee Brown: Brooke, Congratulations on your last poems of the month. I am happy to see that the Judges agreed with me. When I clicked on "Ww
    March 16 at 3:28PM
    alexis93: hi im a big fan of yours can u give me some tips on writing amazing poems and an exaple also the name of your faverite poem you wrote. please im only 10 years old.
    March 17 at 2:36PM
    alexis93: a huge fan hey can you please please please please PLEASE cmment on my poem it is called "Love".
    March 17 at 2:40PM
    Tasmiya: i love your poems.awesome
    May 3 at 11:16AM
    venika: Congrats :D
    May 17 at 4:37PM

FanStory.com wrote to adewpearl:
Congratulations! The 2012 Writer of the Year.

Recognizing outstanding achievement as a writer, reviewer and overall member of the FanStory community we will be rewarding the title of Writer of the Year each year to one author that has not already won it. The winner will win this customized trophy and member dollar prize. The first recipient of this honor as selected by the Recognition Committee is adewpearl. She has been helping authors as a teacher, reviewer and by sharing her own writing since 2008. She has been the highest ranked poet for four years in a row. She is always available to provide a helping hand, teach a new member the ropes, and is always active as reviewer. She is always at the top of the reviewer rankings despite the fact that each review clearly takes a great deal of time and effort. A true asset to FanStory. Congratulations adewpearl!

January 4 at 5:13PM
    Eliane Rabello: So so happy for you Brooke!!!I've been telling you that this year is the year you'll achieve all your dreams as a poet too. This is just the beginning of many. Mark my words, your time has finally come. I'm proud of my teacher and friend!!!!!! Way to go! Fly high, but don't forget us!
    January 4 at 12:38PM
    Joy Graham: Congratulations! You are truly deserving of this award. You have helped me so much and I value your friendship :) Keep inspiring us!!!
    January 4 at 12:38PM
    Soledadpaz: Congratulations to you, Brooke. You are truly deserving of this recognition.
    January 4 at 12:45PM
    Realist101: Hi Brooke! Congratulations! What a well-derserved honor my friend! I'm so proud of you! Hug, Susan
    January 4 at 12:46PM
    Avril Borthiry: How wonderful, Brooke! Congratulations - well deserved.
    January 4 at 12:50PM
    Lena Borghi: Congratulations, Brooke, on this most deserved recognition! I count myself among those lucky fanstory writers who have been the beneficiaries of your dedication to good writing. I thank you for your always helpful reviews, for your teaching, and most of all for sharing your wonderful gift with us. Congratulations! Lena
    January 4 at 12:53PM
    humpwhistle: What, you again? Kidding, kidding, kidding! Brooke this is marvelous. I agree with all the accolades. But I warn you--I'm poised to take over the top poet spot this year. I was only 304 spots behind you last year. That's right, keep your eyes on your rearview, lady!
    Hey, who you taking to the prom?
    January 4 at 12:57PM
    Celtic~Soul: Whoa, Brooke! Outstanding, dear! Woot!
    January 4 at 12:59PM
    Val Crisson: Way to go, Brooke! You certainly deserve it. Hugs Val
    January 4 at 1:04PM
    reconciled: Wooooo Wooooo! congrats brook!-Bigsmile-
    January 4 at 1:05PM
    mountainwriter49: Brooke, I'm so proud of you and delighted the site has recognized you in this manner. Congratulations on earning this most deserved recognition! -ray
    January 4 at 1:06PM
    visionary1234: Well if ever anybody deserved this award, it would be YOU Brooke! Best wishes,
    Sharyn
    January 4 at 1:10PM
    Edward M. Baldwin: You're about to receive an avalanche of congratulatory statements, but you deserve to be buried. :) Great job, Brooke!
    January 4 at 1:13PM
    Dan Hafertepe: A new pearl for adewpearl. Well deserved.
    January 4 at 1:15PM
    Honeycomb: Brooke! How wonderful! You are indeed the most talented poet on Fanstory and you review with knowlege and kindness and that takes a lot of time. I don't know how you manage to do all you do. You deserve the recognition.I applaude the choice. Nancy
    January 4 at 1:24PM
    Dawn of Tomorrow: Great job, Brooke! Remember back when? When you were just starting, you've really come a long way since those days. I'm so proud of you and Micheal would be too. He's smiling down on his friend! Great job.
    January 4 at 1:25PM
    jadapenn: Well done, young lady. Love your cheery personality. Keep it up.
    January 4 at 1:29PM
    notesandmore: What an awesome honor. I am new to FS but from what I see you are truly deserving of this wonderful recognition. Best to you always, Carolyn
    January 4 at 1:29PM
    adewpearl: Thank you, everyone! I went out to do some miserable chores like taking out the trash and spending ridiculous amounts of money to put gas in my car, and I came back to this lovely news. I am now doing the happy dance, which is not a pretty sight with my bad knees. LOL :-)
    January 4 at 1:31PM
    Taffspride: Congratulations Brooke, a well deserved win. Iechy da. Ann
    January 4 at 1:33PM
    IndianaIrish: Warmest congratulations to you, Brooke. "Writer of the Year" is you without a doubt.
    January 4 at 1:39PM
    sgalletti: Are yu married to Tom? Just kidding, of course...I'm thrilled for you! Sue
    January 4 at 1:46PM
    Connie C: I can't imagine anyone more deserving than you, Brooke. Congratulations!
    January 4 at 1:51PM
    jgirlie152: Many congratulations to you, Brooke, for tis wonderful honor. You have helped me with comments on new poems, always being the right thing to say setting me straight. How you find time for all the woncderful work you do is amazing.
    Peace to ou through this New Year.
    January 4 at 1:51PM
    venika: Congratulations!!!!
    January 4 at 2:05PM
    Cedar: Congratulations my friend. Accomplishing what you have done for the last four years in a row really does require constant work. If you got paid for all the time you have invested Brooke, you would be a millionaire!! Enjoy your award my friend, you deserved it. Bill
    January 4 at 2:23PM
    Anisa-: Fantastic, and of course, well deserved, Brooke!! Glad to see you've one this new Writer of the Year award. Thanks for all the help you've given me over the last year!

    Anisa
    January 4 at 2:31PM
    LucidDreem: Congratulations Brooke!
    January 4 at 2:37PM
    Charade: Congrats! I wish there were more people on this site like you, and I aspire to be one of them! Thanks for all you do!
    January 4 at 2:40PM
    Charade: Congrats! I wish there were more people on this site like you, and I aspire to be one of them! Thanks for all you do!
    January 4 at 2:41PM
    ahamranji: Congratulations Brooke! A truly well deserved honor.
    January 4 at 2:49PM
    cinamonsunrise: Well deserved! Congratulations!!
    January 4 at 2:57PM
    redrider6612: I can't think of a more deserving person. Congratulations!
    January 4 at 3:12PM
    Treischel: Congradulations Brooke! I havent here long, but in that time, you have been both helpful and inspiring.
    January 4 at 3:17PM
    Mai Mai: Congratulations Brooke!!! It is a well deserved prize. Again I must thank you for your wonderful pointers. Between school and you, I'll turn into a real writer one day. Best wishes.

    Glenda
    January 4 at 3:21PM
    Sally Carter: Very well done, Brooke. So deserved, and I'm delighted you have got this all-round recognition. Bask and enjoy!
    January 4 at 3:23PM
    Titanx9: This award is well deserved for all your help and hard work. You were a beacon of light to me when I started writing on Fanstory early last year. No matter how awful my articles or poems were, you looked for what was right or good in each of them and offered praise. Thanks so much, and triple congratulations to you!!
    January 4 at 3:45PM
    emmex: Well, well, well done Brooke. You deserve it all the way. You always made me feel welcome and you sure taught me a LOT too! I could not be any happier for you. Gloria
    January 4 at 3:45PM
    wordsareus: Congratulations on winning 'Writer of the Year'!
    January 4 at 3:48PM
    words: Bravo!!! See Dog and I doing our whirling dervish dance in your honor!!! Hugs, your fans, d and Dog
    January 4 at 3:50PM
    springrain: Congratulations Brooke, to a very well-deserved win! Best wishes Springrain
    January 4 at 3:53PM
    Gert sherwood: Nicley done Brooke. Thank you for being a friend and ading me with your thougths in my poetry
    Congurlations. Gert
    January 4 at 4:36PM
    Maustin: Brooke, so very well deserved!! very happy for you!! My too cute cowgirl boots are dancing around circles for you.
    January 4 at 4:36PM
    Maustin: Brooke, so very well deserved!! very happy for you!! My too cute cowgirl boots are dancing around circles for you.
    January 4 at 4:36PM
    Maustin: Oops, sorry for the double.... Oops, I did it again!!! ;)
    January 4 at 4:39PM
    Robin Gilmor: Great news for a great person. Congratulations on this outstanding award. You certainly deserve it. Robin :)
    January 4 at 4:43PM
    Writingfundimension: A much deserved honor, Brooke. You're ability to write so beautifully and still accomplish all the things mentioned by FanStory always astounds me. And what a cool trophy!! Heartiest Congratulations. Bev
    January 4 at 4:49PM
    MidnightWriter4U: Way to go "Writer of the Year"!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
    January 4 at 4:50PM
    Drusilla1: Congratulations on a a well-deserved honor! You have been such an inspiration as well as a good friend and teacher!
    January 4 at 4:57PM
    LateBloomer: Hello Brooke,

    Congratulations - you rock!

    Happy New Year, LateBloomer
    January 4 at 5:03PM
    Liilia: Congratulations and thanks for keeping FS strong & vital.
    January 4 at 5:13PM
    Darla9: Congratulations, Brooke :)This is well deserved. So happy for you :)
    January 4 at 5:17PM
    Jen Gentry: Whoot Whoot! There could not have been a more deserving recipient.
    January 4 at 5:21PM
    NadineM: Congratulations to you, Brooke!
    January 4 at 5:34PM
    Jean Lutz: Congratulations on your success and thank you for all the encouragement you've given me!
    January 4 at 6:34PM
    MAMONIA: I am so happy for you. You certainly deserve this award.
    You are fabulous!
    January 4 at 6:35PM
    MAMONIA: I am so thrilled for you! It is certainly deserving.
    You're the best!
    January 4 at 6:36PM
    Smurphgirl: CONGRATULATIONS. I CANNOT THINK OF ANYONE MORE DESERVING OF THIS HONOR. YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST!
    January 4 at 6:53PM
    Peter Mansson: Congratulations Brooke,you are admired by all for your endless contributions to this site, and so deserving of the award.
    January 4 at 7:23PM
    Reachingforthestars: I hope you get completely buried in the written applause that comes your way: congratulations - well deserved: God bless you!
    January 4 at 7:32PM
    Donya Quijote: Wow wee!! Congrats to you and a big thank you for all that you do for us and continue to do for us, all of us...
    January 4 at 7:46PM
    Thatguypk: Congratulations, Brooke, on a richly deserved accolade. I'm sure your family will be extremely proud of you. Keep up the brilliant work, dear lady.
    Thatguypk.
    January 4 at 7:49PM
    juliaSjames: Oh, this is a well deserved tribute, Brooke. I'm delighted to add my voice to the chorus of congratulations. peace and blessings,
    January 4 at 8:50PM
    mrsmajor: Congratulations, Brooke, for this well deserved tribute, it was a long time coming but finally here, I've always known you were special....Thanks for all the help you have given me, through the years..
    Blessings,
    Victoria
    January 4 at 9:23PM
    bluedragon776: Wow, congratulations on your reward. I remember you reviewing some of my writing. would love more of your feedback in the future.
    January 4 at 9:36PM
    teresa.b: Congratulations! You definitely deserve it. I look up to you as a writer and I know others here do too. 2013 will be a great year indeed!

    Teresa
    January 4 at 9:44PM
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, Brooke! You certainly earned the award. If you need a place to store your trophies, I have some room on my mantel :)
    January 4 at 9:47PM
    cvcopac: Congratulations, Brooke. You are an inspiration. Thanks.
    January 4 at 9:49PM
    Father Flaps: I'm so happy for you, Brooke. You sure deserve this recognition...Congratulations!
    January 4 at 11:02PM
    4hisglory: Way to go!!! You are blessed and you are a blessing! Congratulations, keep up the good work.
    January 4 at 11:31PM
    gramalot8: thanks, Brooke, for always being so encouraging to all of us. Congratulations on this well deserved award.
    January 4 at 11:57PM
    donaldww: Congratulations!
    January 5 at 12:13AM
    nancyjam: Congratulations Brooke.Certainly well deserved.
    January 5 at 12:28AM
    nancyjam: Congratulations Brooke.Certainly well deserved.
    January 5 at 12:28AM
    fayesh: Brooke, your trophy is well-deserved. Your poems were always a pleaure to read. Your reviews were always insightful and helpful. Congratulations on being the first to receive this honor.
    January 5 at 1:00AM
    rama devi: Wheee! Yay! Much deserved, Brooke. I'm pleased the site recognizes you varied and vast contributions. Congratulations, Kudos and warm smiles, rd
    January 5 at 1:10AM
    Poetic Visionary: Wow, Writer of the year? Top poet and top reviewer?
    Ok, it's time to write those children's books as well as a collection of your poetry to PUBLISH and make the real bucks, woman! Who agrees? GO BROOKE GO BROOKE GO BROOKE!!
    I can't wait to see you on the bookstore shelves!
    January 5 at 1:35AM
    fairy77: WOOWWEE!Congrats Brooke.You are the hardest working of the lot and bring so much to the site.Well done!
    January 5 at 1:36AM
    Maria C.: Congratulations Brooke! You have certainly helped me over these last two years.
    January 5 at 1:45AM
    9999pool: Congrats. No surprise at all, Brooke. Cheere. Keep up the good record. Ritchiesszzky.
    January 5 at 2:20AM
    foxtale: ====== this is why ==== Adewpearl is someone who writes poetry about the things she loves, such as childhood memories, and things she feels passionately about, such as peace and justice. ==== I love it when one of the good guys, one of the points of light, an uplifter is recognised! Good for You!!
    January 5 at 2:33AM
    Sararb: Congratulations Brooke ! You have always been a big help to me, and I appreciate all the help that you have given me...Yo truly earned this award !
    January 5 at 2:49AM
    sandramitchell: Many many congratulations, Brooke, for this very well deserved win! I never know how you have the time to do as much as you do, but thank goodness you do!!! xsx Sandra :)
    January 5 at 3:00AM
    squid152: You have been so nice to me. You deserve every award. I give a bow to you. You are one of the sweetest woman I have ever known. You bring tears to my eyes with your words. Not easy to do to a squid. -Gary
    January 5 at 3:08AM
    marion: Congratulations from New Zealand, adewpearl.
    January 5 at 3:21AM
    robina1978: Finally the reckognition you deserve. Many congratulations on being writer of the year. Such a well deserved win, Ine
    January 5 at 4:02AM
    Silverlock: Congratulations on this wonderful achievement, Brooke - a well deserved recognition for your inspiring efforts on FanStory. :D Barb x
    January 5 at 4:29AM
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, Brooke - so well deserved, my friend. Margaretx
    January 5 at 5:44AM
    starkat: Hearty Congratulations, Brooke!! And, a standing ovation is in order - gosh, it feels like the Academy Awards and you've just won it all, Best Writer Of The Year!, for sure, hands down, and perhaps the Decade. Now I see you on stage holding the shining trophy as cameras flash and the thunderous applause grows even louder. Bravo, Bravo!!
    I'm so happy for you ... ;o) Art
    January 5 at 6:30AM
    MelissaBickel: Congratulations Brooke, what a busy year it's been with many delightful surprises. Truly I can't think of a more deserving person.
    January 5 at 8:35AM
    Julie G: I know of no one more deserving. You are generous to a fault with your talent and knowledge...all done without self-aggrandizing. Your poetry is perfection itself. Heartiest congrats. Now get that book ready! Only about fifty ways you could go with it. Other than Sawyer, I can think of no single thing in your life more important than a book of your poetry.
    January 5 at 10:21AM
    Jessabella1111: Your a wonderful poet and seem to be a gem of a person, I have experienced your guidance as a writer as being gentle, uplifting, and full of understanding, you are a wonderful choice for this honer and I thank you for sharing and letting your talents shine through.
    January 5 at 10:28AM
    JennaG: Congratulations! :)
    January 5 at 10:42AM
    expressions9: Congratulations Brooke on a well-deserved trophy. I've enjoyed reading your poems very much, which are a great example of perfect poetry, and learning about mine from your reviews! It's so good of you to give so much of your time to help so many on Fanstory.

    Blessings to you for 2013!
    Christine :)
    January 5 at 5:08PM
    fanoffanstory: Congrats Brooke! Well deserved!
    January 5 at 6:55PM
    E.L. Ekey/barkingdog: 2012 Writer of the Year. Wow, that's you! Cool but not the least bit unexpected. Your generous heart shows in everything you write and do on site. We love you, Brooke. You so deserve this, the first of its kind to a one of a kind gal. Hugs and jumping for joy. e
    January 5 at 8:15PM
    Maureen Napier: Woo Hoo - Congrats dear Brooke:)
    January 7 at 6:49PM
    JeJo: Congratulations Brooke! This is a huge honor! And btw, your profile pic has to be the cutest anywhere ;)
    January 7 at 10:24PM
    fireflylil: Congratulations Brooke!
    January 8 at 12:54AM
    mgarreau: Congratulations! You deserve it ;)
    January 8 at 10:54AM
    EllenV: Congratulations. This is great news and much deserved. Brooke.
    January 8 at 3:11PM
    geetika sethi: superb my dear friend...best wishes with you always !!!loads of love
    January 8 at 5:17PM
    Healing: I have great admiration for adewpearl who has help me with so many of my own poems. She is truly an inspiration to all. Well earned.

    Ky
    January 9 at 4:53PM
    kra-z-ka-z: Congrats Brooke! I know you've been a great help to me. Nobody deserves this more than you!
    January 9 at 7:53PM
    Peter@Poole: I'm not the first to second the management's sage opinion of this wonderful, feeling, helpful poet, one who has been my muse for many a year.
    January 10 at 3:36PM
    robyn corum: Hey, Chickeroo! I came to add my congrats and best wishes to the list. #1 for Top Ranked Poets of 2012 AND 2012 Writer of the Year. What fabulous honors! And so very deserved. I heartily concur! Hurray!!! --(Ticker-tape confetti parage!!!!)-- Here's to another year of wide and varied inspiration for YOU and delicious enjoyment by US, the lucky readers!
    January 11 at 5:09PM
    robyn corum: Oops! That's a confetti PARADE...not parage...whatever in the world THAT might be... *smile*
    January 11 at 5:10PM
    Gungalo: Congratulations Brooke for a job well done. You rock sistah!!!!
    January 13 at 12:31AM
    WORDSOFTHEHEART: Congratulations Brooke. You are an inspiration to all.
    Cheryl
    January 13 at 6:36PM
    Phyllis Stewart: Congratulations! You are the best anywhere, not just on FS. :)
    January 14 at 2:02PM
    adewpearl: Thank you, every one of you. I can't begin to tell you how much all your congratulations mean to me :-)
    January 14 at 9:57PM
    Saucey: CONGRATS, you go gurlllll:)
    January 16 at 3:13PM
    Ruane219: Congratulations! You're the best!
    January 16 at 8:12PM
    JM daSilva: Let me just say that you deserve that and much more. Iâ??m rooting for you. It makes me very happy that you are accomplishing your dreams. Congratulations!
    January 19 at 1:22PM
    Terror2s: Congrats on your writer of the year award. That is wonderful. T2
    January 20 at 5:19PM
    Border Reiver: Well done. You really deserve this.
    January 21 at 2:43PM
    amazon4112: First off let me say congratulations, this is a great role in getting your ideas out to other writers and have feedback. But I must add that inspiration is not so light. Inspiration doesn't take a good writer, but a writer of the heart, which you have, but in a different sense. Such as the feeling of when you first read something written or end with a thought to acknowledge. I'm not trying to belittle you, but simply put out an understanding. Keep up the good writing.
    January 23 at 3:51AM
    Earl of Oxford: Seems like you fluked it again, Brooke. ;-) Ray xx
    January 25 at 2:40PM
    whizpurr ^-^: I so heartily agree... you are indeed the writer of the year 2012 and more. Congratulations!
    Hugs, W ^-^
    January 27 at 5:27PM
    marycec: Congratulations, Brooke.Well deserved!
    January 28 at 11:00AM
    marycec: Congratulations, Brooke.Well deserved!
    January 28 at 11:00AM
    Siouxsun: Congratulations on your well deserved success!
    February 21 at 10:47AM
    Carrie Smith: I'm always a day (month?) late and a dollar short, but hardy congats, Brooke. Your writing is wonderful and your freely given help to us is a gift. xx
    February 26 at 1:02AM
    Joannforsberg: The words written by Fan Story about you are so true. Your kindness to so many is a gift to each person here.
    February 26 at 1:36PM
    alexis93: u r gonna' be very famous when u get older i promise or mabye u r f amouse right now, any ways if u r not u r famouse to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    March 17 at 2:42PM

FanStory.com wrote to adewpearl: Congratulations! The Poet of the Year.
January 1 at 12:13AM
    fireflylil: Congratulations Brooke! Well deserved!
    December 31 at 12:50AM
    Shirley B: Congratulations Brooke. Happy New Year. :)
    January 1 at 12:24AM
    emmex: Well earned honour Brooke! Happy New Year.
    January 1 at 12:59AM
    rjuselius: congratulations! i wish you a happy new year, it's started out well;) rebekka x
    January 1 at 2:27AM
    venika: Congratulations!
    January 1 at 2:51AM
    donaldww: Congratulations!
    January 1 at 4:10AM
    Kelleigh: CONGRATULATIONS!! I don't know how you do what you do, Brooke, but please keep on doing it!
    January 1 at 6:59AM
    Maureen Napier: Congrats dear Brooke on another great year of writing :)
    January 1 at 10:08AM
    Joy Graham: Congratulations!
    January 1 at 10:55AM
    Robin Gilmor: Congratulations Brooke! Robin:)
    January 1 at 12:17PM
    Writingfundimension: Totally deserved honor. Congratulations, Brooke. Warm regards, Bev
    January 1 at 2:39PM
    gail126797: Congratulations Brooke and I'll see you in class next week!
    January 2 at 10:28AM
    fanoffanstory: Congratulations! You should be very proud!
    January 2 at 12:10PM
    Beverley101: Congrats. You sound very accomplished and I will be checking out your writings asap.
    January 2 at 9:34PM
    Mileko: Congrats, Brooke. Again. For the fourth year in a row! If only the rest of us shared your skill. Best wishes in 2013.

    Thomas
    January 3 at 2:21AM
    twinklepoems: Very much deserved! Your writing is inspirational!
    January 3 at 2:41AM
    adewpearl: Thank you so very best, everyone!! :-)
    January 4 at 12:56PM
    cheyennewy: Congrats Brooke. You so deserve this honor! chey
    January 4 at 1:10PM
    jadapenn: Well done with this awesome placing, Brooke. Loved all your poems.
    January 4 at 1:32PM
    humpwhistle: All I've got to say is Yada-yada-yada. Clearly you're riding Sawyer's coattails-- Talk about talent! C'mon, Brooke, somebody's got to yank your tassels now and again. You know how I feel.
    January 4 at 3:31PM
    October21: CONGRATULATIONS my friend!:)
    January 4 at 4:19PM
    Pat Wen: Congratulations.
    January 4 at 5:46PM
    rama devi: Wheeeee! Congratulations, Brooke dear...much deserved. Happy kudos and warm hugs, rd
    January 5 at 12:49AM
    amarherig14: Congratulations Brooke in a well deserved honor.You atre and always will be the best.
    January 5 at 2:06AM
    Gungalo: Hey Brooke congratulations. A great accomplishment.
    January 13 at 12:33AM
    adewpearl: Thank you so very much, everyone :-)
    January 14 at 9:58PM
    Alchera: My most sincere congratulations for your nomination and victory. Blessings from Italy
    Alchera
    February 12 at 2:35PM
    alexis93: u like get a troph every year i feel like crying i thought i was good im defantly not gonna win because u r gonna' take my place im so scared and nervous please give me good tips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    March 17 at 2:44PM

FanStory.com wrote to adewpearl: Congratulations! Wishes Borne Upon A Seed won the contest "ABAB Poetry Contest"
December 30 at 12:08AM
    donaldww: Congratulations!
    December 30 at 12:19AM
    Donya Quijote: A beautiful poem. Congrats!
    December 30 at 12:39AM
    venika: Congratulations!
    December 30 at 1:39AM
    rosehill: Bravo!
    December 30 at 6:27AM
    adewpearl: Thanks so much. I wrote this one from the heart about missing my grandson, so the win means even more to me! :-)
    December 30 at 8:10AM
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations Brooke! The heart is always the best place to write from. Happy New Year! Rodger
    December 30 at 9:45AM
    Taffspride: Congratulations Brooke, :)

    December 30 at 10:06AM
    Sally Carter: Well done, Brooke. Nice job.
    December 30 at 10:35AM
    Joy Graham: Congratulations!
    December 30 at 10:42AM
    Maureen Napier: Congrats on your win my friend. A lovely poem I enjoyed it very much.
    December 30 at 11:13AM
    humpwhistle: What, you again? Congratualtions, Brooke!
    December 30 at 12:14PM
    adewpearl: Lee, seems to me you have a habit of repeating too. LOL :-)
    December 30 at 12:25PM
    robina1978: Many congratulations Brooke on another well deserved win! Ine
    December 30 at 12:26PM
    adewpearl: Thank you to all my friends for your support :-)
    December 30 at 1:17PM
    IndianaIrish: A wonderful poem amd congratulations on your end-of-the-year win, Brooke. :>)
    December 30 at 3:15PM
    hifein: congratulations on your latest, well deserved achievement
    December 30 at 3:41PM
    Papabearua: I enjoyed your poem, congratulations on the win.
    December 30 at 3:58PM
    sandramitchell: Congratulations Brooke, I thought it was brilliant! xsx
    December 31 at 7:49AM
    October21: Congratulations Brooke on the beautiful poem and your win! Sawyer is very lucky to have someone like you in his life and I am sure that with yours and your daughters' guidance, he will grow to be a lovely person. One of many wins that are well deserved my friend, well done!!
    December 31 at 8:57AM
    Starlit Ink: Congrats Brooke, and happy new year!
    December 31 at 1:02PM
    Eliane Rabello: Congrats, Brooke! Well-deserved as usual!! Now it's from here to the bestseller list!
    January 1 at 6:10PM
    Earl of Oxford: Thoroughly deserved for all your sweet, uplifting poems, Brooke, and also for all you put into the site in other ways.

    Best wishes, Ray xx
    January 3 at 7:52AM
    Earl of Oxford: I posted this in the wrong place - was meant in response to your being 'Poet of the Year' once again.
    January 3 at 7:53AM
    Alchera: Congratulations sincere, dearest friend and thank you for your help! Pasquale
    February 12 at 2:39PM
    alexis93: what the fuck you keep on winning!
    March 17 at 2:46PM

adewpearl: I learned this evening that my lovely friend Melissa Deibel passed away last night. Missy98Writer's delightful poems always made me smile. She was a true friend. She fought grave medical conditions for a very long time and is now at peace, but I will miss her very very much.
December 28 at 8:48PM
    Celtic~Soul: Missy will be sorely missed. Hugs and strength to you and all her friends and kin.
    December 28 at 9:12PM
    Taffspride: How very sad, my thoughts and prayers are for her and her family.
    December 28 at 9:24PM
    Joy Graham: So sorry to hear this very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
    December 28 at 9:42PM
    Shirley B: I just spoke with her mother. The funeral services will be private. Melissa loved to write about working in her flower garden. I didn't realize until I met Missy that she was bedbound and all of her poems were just her great imagination. Now she really will be where the roses never fade. Melissa, we will miss you.
    December 28 at 11:01PM
    trimple: I had to read this twice. I havn't been here for very long and yet in the few weeks I have, I had many reviews from Melissa the last one being on Christmas day. I'm so deeply sorry to hear that this most helpful and light hearted woman is no longer here to enjoy her love of exquisite writing.
    My thoughts go to her family and friends.
    Kindest regards Trimple
    December 29 at 12:03AM
    Sally Carter: Thank you, Brooke, for sharing. A very sad loss. I wish Melissa peace after such long suffering.
    December 29 at 7:41AM
    Maureen Napier: Melissa is now free to dance in her much loved fields of dandelions. I will miss her so much yet I know she is now free of all her suffering. A bright soul indeed.
    Love you much dear Melissa. x
    December 29 at 12:47PM
    sweetwoodjax: I just wrote a tribute poem after reading your beautiful poem to her memory.
    December 29 at 2:30PM
    Robin Gilmor: Sorry to hear the sad news. Prayers for her and her family.
    December 29 at 3:42PM
    closetpoetjester: Gosh I was so saddened to hear this news but maybe now she really IS in her garden paradise that she wrote about so fondly. R.I.P. dear Melissa
    CPJ xo
    December 30 at 12:44AM
    fireflylil: I am so sorry to hear about Melissa. I am certain that her Spirit is running through the fanciful places she created in her delightful writing. Rest in peace Dear One. Lil
    December 30 at 11:58PM
    MelissaBickel: I didn't realize until today that Melissa passed away. She is one of the first Fanstorians who welcomed me here. Such a void, never to be filled now exist. Wishing her family and close friends many warm thoughts and hugs
    January 3 at 11:34AM
    jpink: congrats...
    February 20 at 8:09AM
    alexis93: damitt seriosly
    March 17 at 2:47PM

FanStory.com wrote to adewpearl: Congratulations! A Midnight's Silence won the contest "Nonet Poetry Contest"
December 6 at 12:08AM
    twinklepoems: Congratulations! Have a great trip!
    December 6 at 2:04AM
    Sally Carter: Well done Brooke! A lovely poem.
    December 6 at 2:56AM
    Eliza M: Congratulations Brooke!
    December 6 at 7:02AM
    robina1978: Many congratulations, Brooke. The wins seem to be rolling in now. Ine
    December 6 at 8:46AM
    Maureen Napier: Congrats dear Brooke on your win. Hugs
    December 6 at 9:39AM
    wordsareus: Congratulations on winning the Nonet Poetry Contest!
    December 6 at 9:42AM
    Adri7enne: Didn't I say you should win that contest? LOL! God, can I pick a winner! Congratulations, Brooke. A worthy win!
    December 6 at 11:15AM
    Anisa-: Congrats!!
    December 6 at 11:19AM
    donaldww: Congratulations!
    December 6 at 10:37PM
    venika: Congratulations!
    December 7 at 10:08AM
    October21: Congratulations Brooke on your well-deserved win:)
    December 7 at 10:39AM
    Just2Write: Congratulations on this win, Brooke. So well deserved. Rose.
    December 8 at 11:46AM
    rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved. loved your nonet! Blessings, rd
    December 9 at 8:17AM
    Showboat: So deserved, Brooke. Congratulations! GAyle
    December 9 at 9:16PM
    Lynar: Congratulations, Brooke for your wonderful Nonet. Would it be alright to use your comments for my poems in and eBook, I will
    soon write? Thank You, Lynar
    in my eBook that I will soon
    December 15 at 9:11AM
    misscookie: Congratulations on your win

    Until next time
    MissCookie
    December 20 at 6:21AM
    Maureen Napier: Congrats on your second placing for the "When Autumn Comes" I loved that poem. Hugs Merry Christmas:)
    December 20 at 5:50PM
    venika: congratulations on your second place in the blank verse contest :)
    December 21 at 6:29AM
    robina1978: Many congratulations. I knew you won, I thought. But only found it now. Very well deserved, Ine
    December 21 at 1:38PM
    mchapman: have a great time and congratulations.

    Mary
    December 25 at 10:17AM
    Mileko: Merry Christmas, Brooke! =D
    December 25 at 3:27PM
    xenon720: congragulations mate
    December 27 at 3:29PM
    Spitfire: You deserve this and so much more, Brooke.
    January 4 at 2:07PM
    amada: Congratulations and best wishes. It's great to have you around!
    January 4 at 4:53PM
    angelface2: Congratulations, Brooke. You have inspired me to no end. I love your poems and I think you really deserve this award.
    February 19 at 8:56PM
    kiwigirl2821: I hope you get to the bottom to read my additional congrats to you Brooke. I think that a person would of been living under a rock to not know how grand a person you are. How helpful and keen you are to enhance the art of writing and that you give good solid advice on how to make a writer's work better than it started. Congratulations my friend on this well deserved honor. I can not think of a person more deserving! xoxo deborah
    February 22 at 4:39AM
    alexis93: what ever
    March 17 at 2:49PM

FanStory.com wrote to adewpearl: Congratulations! The Moon Has Loosed Its Grasp won the contest "Quatrain Poetry Contest"
October 12 at 12:08AM
    Meta~Mark: Congrats Brooke !!! so well deserved!
    October 12 at 12:55AM
    robina1978: I missed this, many deserved congratulations, Ine
    October 12 at 6:33AM
    Joy Graham: Congratulations!
    October 12 at 8:29AM
    adewpearl: Thanks so much, my friends - what a lovely way to start the day!! :-)
    October 12 at 8:53AM
    donaldww: Congratulations!
    October 12 at 10:03AM
    Anisa-: Awesome! Congrats!! I loved this poem :) :)
    October 12 at 10:22AM
    rama devi: Bravo, Brooke! This one is one of my favorites of yours. Kudos!
    October 12 at 10:37AM
    Warren Rodgers: Outstanding poem and well deserved win, my friend. Congratulations, Rodger :)
    October 12 at 12:43PM
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, Brooke - so well deserved. Margaret
    October 12 at 12:56PM
    venika: Congratulations!
    October 12 at 1:22PM
    Realist101: Hi Brooke!! Congrats, and what a stunningly perfect poem to win this contest...but then, each poem you write is a winner. Wonderful work!! :D Suse
    October 12 at 1:46PM
    Maureen Napier: Congrats my friend on winning the Quatrain contest:) Hugs
    October 12 at 2:34PM
    adewpearl: The only thing as lovely as winning is knowing my friends are happy for me :-) Thank you!!
    October 12 at 3:27PM
    humpwhistle: Good for you, friend. Now if only you could write free verse...
    October 12 at 3:45PM
    adewpearl: There is always one troublemaker. LOL :-)
    October 12 at 4:30PM
    ameen786: Congratulations my friend, that's where the prize belongs...right in your corner! I am very happy, God bless.
    October 12 at 10:36PM
    sunnilicious: That's totally awesome... Congratulations!
    October 13 at 3:05AM
    rosehill: Whoop whoop for you. It is a beautiful poem.
    October 13 at 5:13AM
    adewpearl: Sending everyone bouquets of smiles :-)
    October 13 at 6:56AM
    expressions9: Congratulations Brooke! Have only just seen your poem. It's fantastic :)
    October 13 at 9:26AM
    emmex: Nice one Brooke! Congratulations.
    October 13 at 10:34AM
    Joan E.: I just went back and re-read your poem and enjoyed it just as much a month later! Three cheers--hip, hip, hooray, Brooke!
    October 13 at 1:45PM
    springrain: Congratulations Brooke to the win, and to a great poem!
    October 13 at 2:27PM
    Earl of Oxford: Many congrats, Brooke. Mind you, you're lucky I missed entering this one. haha. xx
    October 13 at 4:48PM
    Earl of Oxford: Well done on your 1000 fans.

    Mind you, I have been MUTED by the 1000th member, only this morning. Beat that, Brookers. :-) xx
    October 13 at 4:54PM
    Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Brooke, on your wonderful recognition. Bev
    October 13 at 6:17PM
    adewpearl: Again, thank you everyone, and thank goodness, Ray, that I didn't have to go up against you :-)
    October 13 at 8:44PM
    MissMerri: I was blown away by this poem when I first read it, so I couldn't be more pleased to find it number one in the contest. Congratulations and a giant hug! MM
    October 13 at 9:27PM
    flygirl254: Awesome, my friend! And on top of your 1000th fan accomplishment, this is probably like an icing on your cake. It's terrific to come home and find out that you have received this much deserved honor of a win! Congrats and spend some of that money on yourself!!!! You deserve it!

    Teresa
    October 14 at 2:13AM
    MAMONIA: My best to you, lovely lady. Congratulations!
    October 15 at 11:49AM
    adewpearl: If by spend money on yourself, you mean, pay a utility or car insurance bill, I will do that! LOL
    October 15 at 8:01PM
    E.L. Ekey/barkingdog: Boy am I behind on the news. Congratulations, Brooke. You can turn on one light now. :)
    October 18 at 10:36AM
    alexgardiner: Great stuff Brooke Bonny Lass.
    The Auld Yin.
    October 21 at 4:45PM
    Maria C.: Congratulations on your win for the Monoteta Halloween contest.
    November 2 at 12:14AM
    Lise Deangelo: Darling Brooke, is that your beautiul Miranda, with beloved Sawyer? Those smiles are enough to light up the whole world. You are one lucky Mama. You give so much peace and love to others. One thousand blessings and more to you.
    November 3 at 5:39AM
    Maureen Napier: Congrats on your wins and your placing for "What is that Dripping" :) Hugs
    November 7 at 11:12AM
    Eliane Rabello: Congrats for another win, Brooke! Just like it'll be with your books. This is a preview!
    November 7 at 1:25PM
    Melspoems: Enjoy your trip Brooke. I'm looking forward to reading more Sawyer inspired poems when you return :-)
    December 5 at 5:58PM
    Alchera: My most sincere congratulations for your nomination and for your well deserved victory.
    Pasquale Amabile
    February 12 at 2:28PM
    Alchera: My most sincere congratulations for your nomination and for your well deserved victory.
    Alchera
    February 12 at 2:31PM

adewpearl: What a lovely Labor Day present, my 1000th fan :-) When I joined Fan Story I had no idea fans existed and still remember how cool it felt to receive notification of my first fan. Now I have fans in North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia. It blows me away to think my poetry is being read in Indonesia and Dubai and Ireland and South Africa and dozens of places I myself have never visited. I may be sitting in boring West Norriton township in the suburbs of Pennsylvania, but my poems have traveled the globe. Thank you to each and every fan. I'm sending each one of you a smile :-)
September 3 at 11:52AM
    Eliza M: Congratulations Brooke! A wonderful achievement.
    September 3 at 11:55AM
    donaldww: Cool! 1000 fans make a whirlwind!
    September 3 at 12:32PM
    venika: That is totally cool! 1000 fans! Congratulations :)
    September 3 at 12:33PM
    Sarkems: Can't they give you something for that? Lifetime achievement award?
    September 3 at 1:13PM
    adewpearl: Does that award come with a big cash prize???? LOL
    September 3 at 1:40PM
    rosehill: I think you should just write the Cliff Notes. Much easier.
    September 3 at 2:59PM
    Shirley B: Congrats Brooke! :)
    September 3 at 3:09PM
    Joy Graham: You are an inspiration, Brooke! I remember when you reached 800 and now you are at 1,000. Don't stop there :)
    September 3 at 3:56PM
    Lady & Louis: It is pretty amazing thinking of having a worldwide readership! (Congrats on hitting the thousand mark, too.)
    September 3 at 7:01PM
    Avril Borthiry: Wow. That's amazing, Brooke. Many congrats. :o)
    September 3 at 9:01PM
    Katherine2: That is so great! congrats! katherine
    September 3 at 9:27PM
    marycec: Congratulations,Brooke.
    September 4 at 10:08AM
    Mrs Dark: That's fantastic!! :-)
    September 4 at 11:15AM
    fireflylil: Congratulations Brooke, what an amazing achievement...to reach the whole world!! Keep on giving your gifts to the world. And thank you for sharing with us!
    September 4 at 12:56PM
    Rembrandt: WOOHOO!!! Brooke :) Fabrolicious!!
    But I'm curious, do you get notifications of everyone's "new writing online??!!!" Keep on giving your beautiful writing to a thirsty world.
    September 4 at 6:35PM
    adewpearl: Again, thank you, everyone. Rembrandt, no, if I fanned everyone who fanned me, my PM box would be clogged to the point I could not keep up, so I work by reciprocating reviews. If someone reviews me, I review him or her. That keeps my PMs from getting out of hand :-)
    September 5 at 10:48AM
    sunnilicious: Wowwie.... totally amazing. That's some dedication. Be proud. Congratulations!
    September 10 at 1:13AM
    Peter@Poole: I missed this earlier. May I add my heartfelt congratulations to my muse's postbag? Peter at Poole
    September 17 at 2:58PM
    Realist101: Brooke!! Over 1000 fans????????? And you don't send your work to N.York publishers? I know you'd get picked up. I can't sleep, so need to read a minute. I need to come take you and all your poems to Simon and Schuster/spelled wrong, sorry. x Susan
    September 18 at 2:33AM
    missy98writer: Congradulations winning the farie contest. I voted for you, my friend.
    Love ya,
    Melissa.
    September 22 at 2:02PM
    green5587: Ade
    I just read your 'Miranda the Fairy Queen', utterly lovely. Considering your talent, you have been most kind to me.
    Steph
    September 23 at 12:00AM
    Lena Borghi: Congratulations, Brooke! I am not in the least surprised. Your poetry is always a delight to read. Please, keep writing for your fans!

    Hugs,
    :) Lena
    September 23 at 11:30PM
    Vee Jay: smile recieved, we (your fans) are sending you a pat on the back. keep amazing us Brooke
    September 24 at 8:56AM
    FireFreckles: Congratulations! What an amazing achievement. I am so happy for you. You are an inspiration to me that it is important to keep putting yourself out there and putting your creations out there, and leaving imprints in the worlds of others.
    September 25 at 7:34PM
    Maria C.: Wow! 1000 fans! Couldn't have happened to a nicer person. Hugs.
    September 26 at 3:59PM
    Newsome: Congrats, Brooke!
    September 27 at 9:47PM
    Gungalo: Congratulations Brooke. I know what it is like to keep up to them with 600+. LOL. More power to ya girl.
    September 30 at 2:53AM
    venika: Congratulations for the thrid place in the Pantoum contest :D
    October 1 at 10:33AM
    MAMONIA: I am so happy for you. You are definitely a deserving person.
    I am waiting for your triology...and more of poetry books. Tell me when they will be on sale.
    Lots of love, Marie
    October 1 at 8:05PM
    phoeblob&prune: Wow! You are AMAZING!! Famous worldwide. Congrats!! ;-)
    October 7 at 4:43AM
    Bojenn: I might be a smigion late but I'm here to send you your rightful congrats! Wonderful entry. Good job. Superfrabulous!
    November 16 at 11:37PM

FanStory.com wrote to adewpearl: Congratulations! Innocence won the contest "Naani Poetry Contest"
August 3 at 12:08AM
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your naani win, Brooke!
    August 3 at 6:21AM
    adewpearl: Thanks so much, everyone :-)
    August 3 at 8:40AM
    donaldww: Congratulations!
    August 3 at 9:09AM
    robina1978: Many congratulations Brooke. It certainly was a worthy one.
    August 3 at 10:32AM
    emmex: Congratulations Brooke. It's a beauty!
    August 3 at 11:58AM
    sunnilicious: Congratulations.... cheers!
    August 3 at 12:31PM
    Maureen Napier: Congrats Brooke for your great win:)Hugs
    August 3 at 1:04PM
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations on your win, my friend - so deserved.
    August 3 at 1:06PM
    Showboat: A well deserved win, my friend. Congrats!

    Gayle
    August 3 at 1:35PM
    humpwhistle: Geez, Brooke, I'm wearing out my typing fingers congratulating you.
    Just because you're a new nana, you had to win the naani? Sheesh!
    Well, congrats, I guess.
    August 3 at 2:06PM
    ameen786: You ROCK! Congratulations my friend.
    August 3 at 2:30PM
    Julie G: Probably one of the most beautiful poems I have read on FS. Congrats, Brooke.
    August 3 at 2:48PM
    Adri7enne: Way to go, Brooke. A well deserved win. Don't spend it all in one place. LOL!
    August 3 at 2:54PM
    Smurphgirl: Congratulations. This is a well deserved win. I just loved the poem.
    August 3 at 3:31PM
    Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Brooke. A very well-deserved win! Bev
    August 3 at 4:02PM
    adewpearl: Thanks so much! As for not spending it all in one place - it will go towards my outrageous electric bill :-)
    August 3 at 4:37PM
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, Brooke! I'll gladly trade Peco bills with you :}
    August 3 at 5:05PM
    Adri7enne: Costs a lot to keep a house cool through this hot spell all right! Nice to get a little help with that, uh? Good on you, girl!
    August 3 at 7:23PM
    Titanx9: Congratulations on your win for "Innocence." Well deserved! Dossie
    August 3 at 10:09PM
    Maria C.: Congratulations, Brooke!
    August 4 at 11:55AM
    rama devi: Congratulations! Much deserved! :-))
    August 4 at 1:01PM
    fairy77: Congrats Brooke loved the nanni and the adorable pic:)
    August 5 at 3:51AM
    lia123: hello i lia123 , i joined here a day before . i just want to be like you
    August 5 at 6:22AM
    Melspoems: Congratuliations Brooke!! :-)
    August 5 at 8:54AM
    MAMONIA: Congratulations on your win. Could not think of a more deserving person.
    August 5 at 9:44AM
    Meg Ardon: You certainly earned it, congratulations!
    August 5 at 10:59AM
    polyhistor: Congratulations!!
    August 6 at 3:16PM
    Nhala: thank you for taking time for my poetry, cheers for yours!
    the raven
    August 8 at 2:51PM
    Rembrandt: A beautiful poem from a beautiful Lady brings "Bravo" for our Brooke from a Bev Congratulations!
    August 16 at 7:58PM
    venika: Congratulations!
    August 25 at 11:00AM
    honeytree: I just love reading what Brooke writes.
    Brooke reviews others writing and helps them
    so much.I thank her and I would imagine every one would thank her.honey tree
    January 2 at 10:31PM

FanStory.com wrote to adewpearl: Congratulations! The Sea Has Secrets won the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"
July 5 at 12:08AM
    Smurphgirl: Congratulations!!! I love your poem and I am thrilled you won the contest.
    July 5 at 8:10PM
    pharp: Congratulations, well deserved!!!!
    July 5 at 8:34PM
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, my friend, you're really on a hot streak! Rodger :}
    July 6 at 12:11AM
    rama devi: Congratulations!
    July 6 at 2:58AM
    Dawn of Tomorrow: Now there's a shocker!!! That was a given, a great story poem. Congrats, Brooke.
    July 6 at 10:19AM
    kra-z-ka-z: CONGRDULATIONS!! WELL DONE!
    July 6 at 2:39PM
    kra-z-ka-z: CONGRDULATIONS!! WELL DONE!
    July 6 at 2:40PM
    adewpearl: I really do appreciate every warm and thoughtful message. This means so much to me :-)
    July 6 at 4:58PM
    Just2Write: Yay! A great poem and a well deserved win, my friend. This poem was superbly done.
    July 6 at 8:29PM
    October21: Well done, Brooke! You deserved it!
    July 7 at 9:31AM
    ~Vincent Phelps~: You honestly are a master of your craft. Your words are very inspirational & II am happy that this world has ppl. like you, who share their thoughts, in such positive manners.
    July 7 at 10:15AM
    Vladilynn: Congratulations Brooke!!! :0)
    July 7 at 1:36PM
    Sharrum: Congratulations Brooke. Fabulous job.
    July 7 at 6:14PM
    marycec: Congratulations. A worthy winner!
    July 7 at 9:37PM
    Anastajiya: That is totally true. this poem she wrote is amazing.
    July 9 at 11:12AM
    sunnilicious: Congratulations... nice work.
    July 11 at 7:02PM
    Aea Sprite: As a high school student, I've only recently discovered my love of poetry. I read through some of your work and I'd just like to let you know how incredibly inspiring your pieces are. You have an amazing talent; thank you simply for being who you are. Good luck with future contests, though I'm sure you won't need it!
    July 19 at 2:20PM
    badal kalra: Congrajulations...lovely work...
    August 2 at 12:11PM
    Rachael Sarah: Congratulations! It was beautiful!
    August 2 at 6:29PM
    venika: Congrats!
    August 25 at 11:01AM

FanStory.com wrote to adewpearl: Congratulations! The Heart Knows What It Knows won the contest "Faith Poetry Contest"
June 18 at 12:08AM
    Kelleigh: Congratulations, Brooke!!
    June 18 at 1:19AM
    venika: Congratulations!
    June 18 at 1:21AM
    Melspoems: Congratulations Brooke!!
    June 18 at 6:10AM
    donaldww: Congratulations!
    June 18 at 7:01AM
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, Brooke! A well deserved win for a beautiful poem.
    - Rodger
    June 18 at 9:57AM
    Writingfundimension: Wonderful entry and a well-deserved first place finish! Congratulations, Brooke.
    June 18 at 10:00AM
    humpwhistle: Nice going, Brooke! I had faith.
    June 18 at 10:34AM
    Merajul: congrats!
    June 18 at 10:40AM
    Merajul: congrats!
    June 18 at 10:40AM
    Merajul: congrats!
    June 18 at 10:40AM
    marilyo: Congrats! Well-deserved win!
    June 18 at 11:01AM
    Harlequin: Congratulations! :D
    June 18 at 12:29PM
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations on your win of the Faith contest ... so well deserved, my friend. Margaret
    June 18 at 12:35PM
    robina1978: Many congratulations Brooke. A well deserved win. Enjoy it. Ine
    June 18 at 1:29PM
    Lena Borghi: Congratulations, Brooke! I love that poem...well deserved!
    June 18 at 1:36PM
    IndianaIrish: A stunning poem that I love. Warmest congratulations, Brooke!
    June 18 at 2:38PM
    rama devi: Congratulations, Brooke! Way to go!
    June 18 at 2:47PM
    gifted$1: Awesome! Love it, and don't know why I didn't get to read it before now. Such an uplifting one. :)
    June 18 at 3:53PM
    Maureen Napier: Congrats Brooke:) Big Hugs to you..
    June 18 at 5:49PM
    fairy77: Congrats Brooke well deserved:)
    June 18 at 5:52PM
    kiwigirl2821: Awww Brooke this was a beautiful write. Well done my friend. xoxo d
    June 18 at 7:39PM
    Belinda: Hi, Brooke. Congrats on your win. I remember the entry and I knew you would win. So when I read the announcement I said to myself: what did I say? :)
    June 18 at 8:34PM
    Skyangel02: Congratulations Brooke.
    June 19 at 6:42AM
    tati: Some find my faith to be naive,
    a flaw to be exposed,
    but this I swear is absolute --
    my heart knows what it knows. Wow! Beautiful, Brooke. Congratulations and big hug.
    June 19 at 7:31AM
    Gladness: Congratulations on being recognized for another well done poem! I love it!
    June 19 at 12:13PM
    adewpearl: Thank you everyone. I have won site contests before, but never a faith poem contest, and those are the poems closest to my heart. This win means so much to me, and your warm wishes make it even sweeter :-)
    June 19 at 10:46PM
    FREE-ONE: Congrats and I'm also happy to see you taking your talent to the board as a teacher...you were destined for it....FREE-ONE
    June 27 at 7:42PM

adewpearl: I have four classes starting in mid June. One is an introductory poetry writing class in Meter and Rhyme and one is a more advanced class in sonnets and other more complex forms. There is also a poetry appreciation class, Understanding Poetry, that I just loved teaching this past month. It requires no writing. And for you prose writers, there is a Grammar Tips/SPAG class. I would truly appreciate anyone who has been contemplating taking a class taking the plunge and registering. I promise you will get plenty of individual feedback. :-)
May 24 at 3:19PM
    Maria C.: I have taken both the Meter and Rhyme class and Understanding Poetry. Both are taught by Brooke and both worth every cent. The Meter and Rhyme class pushed me to learn to write in meter. Brooke is an excellent teacher. My only regret is that they are over.
    May 24 at 4:57PM
    Joy Graham: Brooke is a wonderful teacher. She has taught me a lot about poetry and writing. I recommend her classes highly!!!
    May 24 at 6:52PM
    adewpearl:
    thank you, Joy and Maria - it is so lovely to know students enjoy and learn from my classes!
    May 25 at 11:00AM
    Kelleigh: Brooke's Grammar Tips/SPAG class was fantastic!! I believe that she may have cured me of a nasty case of Comma Trauma (the more terminal form of Comma Drama). Definitely worth it!!
    May 26 at 4:39AM
    Warren Rodgers: I just signed up for my third class with Brooke, "Understanding Poetry" and I'm really looking forward to it. This will be my third class with Brooke and, for me, it is money well spent. Brooke is an excellent and dedicated teacher. :-} Rodger
    May 26 at 11:53AM
    gifted$1: I have to tell you something so funny. I would see people post by their writing 'please point out SPAG' I thought it was a UK term for something that I had never heard of before. I try not to correct 'realising' or 'licencing' because I have learned that this is okay in the UK..so I assumed SPAG was another UK mystery word for me. The revelation came one night as I was falling asleep..'Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar." Right after I had read your class announcement for a SPAG class. Mystery solved. :) Is my newness showing?
    May 27 at 3:35PM
    ameen786: An hour with Brooke is like a wink of an eye; giving credence to the phrase, "Time flies when you are having fun,"--the most rewarding experience in learning poetry and poetic devices; would highly recommend to all serious writers/poets.
    May 27 at 7:00PM
    fairy77: Brooke is an excellent teach.I have special needs and need extra time she was kind and patient.Today I consider it an investment:)beth hugs
    May 28 at 6:44AM
    adewpearl: Gifted, even though I had taught writing for decades in American public schools, I had never heard of SPAG before I joined Fan Story either. I just came flat out and asked a reviewer who wrote, no SPAG at the end of her comments. :-) I do hope to see you in one of my classes! :-)
    And to all you who have recommended my classes, thank you!!
    May 28 at 6:46AM
    a.zog: Hope to take the test!
    May 29 at 5:25PM
    vipul.dhawas: adew your poem is too good
    June 5 at 10:25PM
    Cynthia.C: hello i would love a class can i get more information, i would love to understand myself, and the mechanism that makes this stuff come out of me
    June 9 at 7:56AM
    dreamwriterARJ: Woow maybe if I took classes like some peoplee are id be a better writer but I guess after I actually get started on this ill get somewhere
    June 11 at 1:17AM
    polyhistor: hello, I am considering taking the understanding poetry class but I am currently assigned with running a business full time so i do not have the time that i would like to to read and write as much as i'm drawn to these days. So I am a little bit unsure of what to do as i do not want anyone to be short changed in or after this exchange. Is there any advise that you can give me to help both parties involved? Thank you for your time. Congratulations on your contest win!
    June 26 at 1:12PM

adewpearl: This day joins the days my two children were born as one of the best three days in my life. My grandson Sawyer was born this morning. Mother and son are both healthy.
My son in law is thrilled the birth occurred on Star Wars Day. May the Fourth be with you! LOL :-)
May 4 at 1:56PM
    another jim: WONDERFUL news, Brooke--all the best! Now go bone up on your spoiling skills...
    May 4 at 2:12PM
    Amicus: :>) :>) :>) Now the fun begins! Congratulations to all!
    May 4 at 2:54PM
    Joy Graham: Congrats! So happy for you all :)
    May 4 at 4:27PM
    MelissaBickel: Congrats and happy Star Wars Day... May the fork be with you.
    May 4 at 5:26PM
    manicblue:




    Congratulations on the arrival of your wonderful grandson Sawyer. I'm glad baby and daughter, Miranda, are doing well.

    (groan) may the fourth be with you? lol Brooke. oh what the heck - Six Stars! :)
    May 4 at 8:58PM
    kiwigirl2821: well done Brooke, so awesome to hear another added to a family filled with love! xoxo
    May 4 at 9:02PM
    Drusilla1: Many congrats to you Brooke!! I smell a Jedi in the making...
    May 4 at 11:19PM
    Lady & Louis: Great news, Brooke, so glad your daughter and grandson are well!
    May 5 at 3:00AM
    fireflylil: Brooke, What wonderful news for you! I am so happy for you and your family!
    May 5 at 12:08PM
    Carrie Smith: Congratulations! I bet Sawyer was born with pen and paper in hand!!!
    May 5 at 8:11PM
    Robert Lee Brown: I love your latest post. I believe you could write a beautiful poem about anything in your life. For this, it requires both skill and great love. Bob
    May 5 at 10:31PM
    LateBloomer: Hello Brooke, Congratulations to you, Mom, Dad, and Baby. May the glow of this joyous occasion follow you always, LateBloomer
    May 6 at 11:54AM
    Merajul: Congratulations on the lovely arrival.All the best wishes,Brooke!
    May 6 at 12:36PM
    Maria C.: Yea! Congratulations on becoming a grandmother! So glad everyone is doing well.
    May 6 at 9:26PM
    dorts: Congratulations adewpearl. Nothing like being a grandmother. I have nine grandchildren and two greatchildren. I feel so blessed!!
    May 6 at 9:36PM
    fairy77: Congrats Brooke on the arrival.I hope you enjoy each moment with daughter and Sawyer.
    May 7 at 11:43PM
    adewpearl: Ine, this is adorable!!!! :-)
    May 11 at 9:45AM
    rileybrod: LOL SO FUNNY IT LOOKS LIKE MY FRIEND OMG LOL
    May 12 at 5:07AM
    geetika sethi: Congrats on the new bundle of joy . May he spread infinite joy sunshine n cheer in your family . Loads of love and blessings.
    May 16 at 3:59PM
    Warren Rodgers: And on that same day, another grandmother was born, one like no other. One who would make him feel special and be his safe haven along the way, leaving her writings for him to treasure. Congratulations! - Rodger
    May 20 at 7:33AM
    sharonbbb: sharongirl20104u@yahoo.de
    Hello,
    My name is Sharon i saw your profile today at www.fanstory.com and i love it also became intrested in you,i will also like to know you more,and i want you to send an email directely to my email address so that i can reply your mail and also give you my picture for you to know whom i am.Here is my email address(sharongirl20104u@yahoo.de) i believe we can move from here.my love distance or colour does not matter but love matters alot in life.i am waiting to recive your
    lovely reply soon,
    From Sharon
    May 21 at 2:51PM
    Belinda: Welcome to the club, Brooke! Congratulations...
    May 22 at 11:08PM

adewpearl: I am celebrating my 900th and 901st fan on Fan Story. I'm sending each and every fan a great big smile and thank you :-)
May 2 at 3:52PM
    Joy Graham: Congrats! There is a reason we all like you so much :) Are you giving out free donuts too? I'll be right over if you are lol
    May 2 at 4:35PM
    adewpearl: Sure, free doughnuts for everyone if and only if you show up in the next half hour! LOL :-)
    May 2 at 4:51PM
    donaldww: Congratulations!

    You have so many fans because you put out wonderful poems on a daily basis.

    With that many fans...

    You're the Justin Bieber of FanStory!

    May 2 at 8:03PM
    Anisa-: Doughnuts? Where? I want a doughnut! Mmmmmm dough...nut...
    May 2 at 11:07PM
    Anisa-: Oh! And congrats! Lol :) I was momentarily distracted by the doughnuts.
    May 2 at 11:08PM
    LAFraser: Dangitall! Guess I'm too late for the doughnuts. I'll leave ya a hug, instead. :D Congratulations, dear Brooke! You've certainly earned it.
    ~Lisa
    May 2 at 11:49PM
    Kelleigh: Fantastic!! A well deserved following Brooke!! <3
    ~Kelleigh
    May 3 at 6:23AM
    Melspoems: Congratulations Brooke!!! Any doughnuts left? ;-)
    May 3 at 6:24AM
    shelley kaye: *burp*

    no. no doughnuts left....


    May 3 at 12:00PM
    fairy77: Congrats my friend:)beth fairy77.
    May 3 at 1:46PM
    debskatz: You go, girlfriend! See how many people would buy a book? Shelley, I'm upset there're no doughnuts left. Bad girl! LOL
    May 3 at 7:04PM
    cercie: Brooke there should be a special thank you for all the wonderful things you do and so unselfishly. I am a better person having you for a friend.
    May 5 at 7:35PM
    Carrie Smith: Congratulations, Brooke. I bet Sawyer was born with pen and paper in hand!!!
    May 5 at 8:14PM
    Solitude Poet: Congrats! Hope your fan rate would increase by me too!
    May 11 at 6:21AM

 
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