Okay, everyone! I hope you're ready to make some tough decisions, because even in loss these entries are a doozy to compare. The authors up for votes are:

Carl

Dan

Jordie

Shailee

Kata

Amanda

Given the confusion of the elimination system last time, I've decided to move to a more traditional format: please vote for the FOUR authors who you would like to see CONTINUE to the next round. Votes may be submitted via comment, PM, or intracranial silicon nodule. As always, you may vote for yourself. 

Voting closes: Wednesday, October 24 at 10 PM EST