Performed by Michelle Alexander BUY Novel on AMAZON Watch Transcript Reading: Get to know the author: What is your novel about? The story takes place in Northern California in the spring of 2000, when the dot-com boom was at its peak. Elizabeth Reilly-Hayden is a successful executive in her late fifties and a divorced mother… Continue reading Excerpt from – Husbands May Come and Go But Friends are Forever by Judith Marshall
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November 2016 Novel & Short Story Winners
1st CHAPTER and FULL NOVEL FESTIVAL: https://novelwritingfestival.com/ Watch the November 2016 Winning Novel & Short Story Performance Readings. All stories read and performed by professional actors: Novel Transcript – GUARDIAN November 2016 ReadingWritten by Marc W Johnson Novel Transcript – HAIR DAY AT FRIDA’S November 2016 ReadingWritten by Rachel Sutton Novel Transcript – BECOMING HERO… Continue reading November 2016 Novel & Short Story Winners
Short Story: The Quandary by Ann Barlow
Performed by Hugh Ritchie Get to know the winning writer: What is your 1pg Short Story about? A vampire that feels she doesn’t fit in. What genres would you say this short story is in? fantasy fiction How would you describe this story in two words? Quirky vampire. What movie have you seen the most… Continue reading Short Story: The Quandary by Ann Barlow
Winning Short Story: EMMA’S GIFT by Carolyn Reynolds
Performed by Erynn Brook Get to know the winning writer: What is your 1pg Short Story about? A woman who was born with the gift of “knowing” who sees her own impending death and decides to use her gift to cut through the superficial and nuanced talk and speak the truth in her last days.… Continue reading Winning Short Story: EMMA’S GIFT by Carolyn Reynolds
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
Short Story: A Toxic Game by Marianne Hagadorn
Watch the October 2016 Winning Novel Reading. Reading performed by actor Michelle Alexander A Toxic Game by Marianne Hagadorn What is your short story about? An over privileged bully What genres would you say this story story is in? YA How would you describe this story in two words? Alarmingly relevant What movie have you… Continue reading Short Story: A Toxic Game by Marianne Hagadorn
Short Story: Dead End Job by Alice Lacey
Performed by Val Cole October 2016 Winning Short Story Dead End Job by Alice Lacey What is your short story about? For as long as he could remember, he’d driven a hearse. Freddie was fed up with the whole business… What genres would you say this story story is in? Dark comedy How would you… Continue reading Short Story: Dead End Job by Alice Lacey
Short Story: Astronauts Swear That The View Is Never Dull by James Hartley
Performed by Michelle Alexander October 2016 Winning Short Story Astronauts Swear That The View Is Never Dull by James Hartley What is your short story about? A simple confession from one person to another. What genres would you say this story story is in? Drama How would you describe this story in two words? Heartfelt… Continue reading Short Story: Astronauts Swear That The View Is Never Dull by James Hartley
Short Story: In the Clearing by Steve Bensinger
Performed by Michelle Alexander October 2016 Winning Short Story In the Clearing by Steve Bensinger What is your short story about? A confrontation between someone who does not compromise and someone who does What genres would you say this story story is in? Realism How would you describe this story in two words? Compromise What… Continue reading Short Story: In the Clearing by Steve Bensinger
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