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

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: HILDA’S LAMENT by Lionel Walfish

Performed by Val Cole Get to know the winning writer: What is your short story about? Construction issues that take place in all major cities in North America. What genres does this story fall under? Fantasy Who would you LOVE to work with? If she were alive, Patricia Highsmith You’d answer every single question if… Continue reading Winning Short Story: HILDA’S LAMENT by Lionel Walfish

October 2016 Novel & Short Story Winners

1st CHAPTER and FULL NOVEL FESTIVAL: https://novelwritingfestival.com/ Watch the October 2016 Winning Novel & Short Story Performance Readings. All stories read and performed by professional actors:   SHORT Story – WATERMELON EATING CONTEST October 2016 ReadingWritten by Teri B. Clark SHORT Story – DIRE CIRCUMSTANCES October 2016 ReadingWritten by Alisha M Risen Kent SHORT Story –… Continue reading October 2016 Novel & Short Story Winners

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: True North by Hal Ackerman

Performed by Michelle Alexander October 2016 Winning Short Story True North  by Hal Ackerman What is your short story about? A very old man recalling the most painful moment his life What genres would you say this story story is in? Literary fiction How would you describe this story in two words? Comedically surrreal What… Continue reading Short Story: True North by Hal Ackerman