THat's so awesome Jake! i'm so proud of you! i knew they would love your stuff, i know i always do. Yet another sign that you should pursue your gift.
You should definately attend...and bring me with you :)
holy crap!
totally go go go go go go go. from what i've read, i figured you had more talent in your pinky then what i have in all of me - and im right.
thats so exciting man. brag your butt off, you deserve waterfalls of compliments.
ps. that small piece i emailed you a little while ago ended up being a longer short story called "Outer Space" that was one of the stories i sent into this contest!