Winning Short Story:Sequoia Seeds by Mattheus Carpenter

Performed by Hugh Ritchie Get to know the winning writer: What is your 1pg Short Story about? It’s about how the tiny seeds in the cones of the majestic Sequoia trees are analogous to the fact that even the smallest ideas I have can blossom into magnificent discoveries, ideas, accomplishments, acts of kindness, etc. What… Continue reading Winning Short Story:Sequoia Seeds by Mattheus Carpenter

Winning Short Story: A CHRISTMAS REUNION by Joy Lin

Performed by Hugh Ritchie Get to know the winning writer: What is your 1pg Short Story about? The twin brother of a man comes home for Christmas after disappearing for 5 years and stirs up all sorts of emotions. What genres would you say this short story is in? Drama. How would you describe this… Continue reading Winning Short Story: A CHRISTMAS REUNION by Joy Lin

Winning Short Story: A Gift of Value by Nancy Janes

Performed by Hugh Ritchie Get to know the winning writer: What is your 1pg Short Story about? Realizing the truth that all people are part of the human family What genres would you say this short story is in? Personal Essay How would you describe this story in two words? Love Kindness. What movie have… Continue reading Winning Short Story: A Gift of Value by Nancy Janes

Winning Short Story: Problems With My Mastercard by Richard Kearns

Performed by Hugh Ritchie Get to know the winning writer: What is your 1pg Short Story about? It’s about the desperate loneliness of some folks who latch onto tv marketplaces and the karma of the guy answering the phone. He’s sympathetic but flustered and tired. It happens every year but he doesn’t know what to… Continue reading Winning Short Story: Problems With My Mastercard by Richard Kearns

Winning Short Story: Small Town Newspaper by Rachel Sutton

Performed by Hugh Ritchie Get to know the winning writer: What is your 1pg Short Story about? It is a segment from a newly-separated, mutually very hurt couple’s life posthumous What genres would you say this short story is in? Modern fiction. Perhaps it could be interpreted as dark comedy by some. How would you… Continue reading Winning Short Story: Small Town Newspaper by Rachel Sutton

Winning Short Story: The Old Man by Joseph Tsujimoto

Performed by Hugh Ritchie Get to know the winning writer: What is your 1pg Short Story about? SOMEONE LIKE MY FATHER. What genres would you say this short story is in? PROSE-POEM How would you describe this story in two words? AMERICA’S MYTHS What movie have you seen the most in your life? MYSTERIES How… Continue reading Winning Short Story: The Old Man by Joseph Tsujimoto

Novel Performance Reading Deal – Submit by November 10th

SPECIAL NOVEL FESTIVAL DEAL: Submit for an actor performance reading transcript of your novel (any 5 pages of your book) for only $25. Limited time offer. Great way to promote the sales of your book if you’re already published. (see examples on the video playlist below) Watch Novel Performance Readings: Submit a novel book and… Continue reading Novel Performance Reading Deal – Submit by November 10th

Novel Transcript Reading: The Pessary by Juliet M Nevins, MD

Watch the October 2016 Winning Novel Reading. Reading performed by actor Michelle Alexander The Pessary  by Juliet M  Nevins, MD Get to know the winning writer: What is your NOVEL about? This novella was inspired by the many women, family and friends, whose lives have been touched by sexual violence. It is about a young… Continue reading Novel Transcript Reading: The Pessary by Juliet M Nevins, MD

Winning Sept. 2016 Short Story: Summer Hills by Rochelle Potkar

Watch the September 2016 Winning Short Story Reading. Reading performed by Erynn Brook Summer Hills  by Rochelle Potkar Get to know the winning writer:  What is your 1pg Short Story about? It’s about the states of complacency and hustle as embodied by its characters. What genres would you say this short story is in? Haibun,… Continue reading Winning Sept. 2016 Short Story: Summer Hills by Rochelle Potkar

August 2016 Novel & Short Story Winners

1st CHAPTER and FULL NOVEL FESTIVAL: https://novelwritingfestival.com/ Watch the August 2016 Winning Novel & Short Story Performance Readings. All stories read and performed by professional actors: NOVEL Transcript – THE DRAGON OF TIME August 2016 ReadingWritten by Aaron Dennis CHAPTER 1 Novel – OBITER DICTA August 2016 ReadingWritten by Lucian M. SHORT Story – THE STORM August… Continue reading August 2016 Novel & Short Story Winners