August 2018 Novel & Short Story Winners

 All winning works performed by Val Cole Novel Reading: EMPTY SEATS by Wanda Adams Fischer Novel Reading: DRAGON’S HEIR by Glenn Parris Novel Reading: I’M JUST THAT INTO ME by Dayna Mason Novel Reading: THE SANGUINARIAN ID by L.M. Labat Short Story Reading: FEAR OF FLYING by Lionel Walfish Short Story Reading: MOVING DAY by… Continue reading August 2018 Novel & Short Story Winners

Short Story Reading: The Wycliffe Six by James Stack

by James Stack http://www.siroliverofskygatefarm.com (blog) https://www.facebook.com/JamesStackAuthor (facebook) @SkygateStack World’s Fair Pleasures & Seasons of Vermont Narrator: Kate Fenton ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox

Short Story Reading: Falling, by K.L. Crighton

Performed by Carina Cojeen Get to know the writer: 1. What is your short story about? Polished and professional, Leigh, is a powerhouse at work but navigating life isn’t always so easy, especially when she’s around her handsome neighbor, Kevin. A bad day ends with her on the verge of something new. 2. What genres… Continue reading Short Story Reading: Falling, by K.L. Crighton

Short Story: Avaliegh’s Amazing Adventures, by Rita Cragwall

Avaliegh’s Amazing Adventures – Avaliegh learns about Imagination Children’s poem/story on imagination Performed by Val Cole ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox

Short Story: The Second Chance Gardener, by Sharon Gunason Pottinger

Performed by Val Cole  Get to know the writer: 1. What is your short story about? The stories we tell ourselves to avoid hard thoughts. 2. What genres would you say this story is in? Women’s fiction maybe or even a parable 3. How would you describe this story in two words? gentle misdirection 4.… Continue reading Short Story: The Second Chance Gardener, by Sharon Gunason Pottinger

Short Story Reading: Massachusetts Tale, by Lionel Walfish

Boston skyline, Massachusetts, USA --- Image by © Ocean/Corbis

Performed by Katelyn Varadi   From the writer:   I have always been fascinated by the coastal State of Massachusetts, USA. Aside from spending wonderful vacations there over the years, there are historical aspects of Massachusetts that fascinate me. For example….WITCHES !! Many stories, novels and plays have been written about witches, often taking place… Continue reading Short Story Reading: Massachusetts Tale, by Lionel Walfish

Short Story Reading: Becoming Fearless, by Maura O’Leary

Performed by Katelyn Varadi Get to know the writer:   What is the story about? This story was created, not to talk about “me” and my successes per se, but to inspire others to follow their path of passion/life goals/creativity. The story came about after I read a book about “disrupting yourself” and while reading… Continue reading Short Story Reading: Becoming Fearless, by Maura O’Leary

Short Story Reading: YES I CAN, by Marie Bethel

Performed by Katelyn Varadi Get to know the writer: 1. What is your story about? My story is about determination and willpower. 2. What genres would you say the story is in? The genres are life story and inspiration. 3. How would you describe this story in two words? I would describe it as willpower… Continue reading Short Story Reading: YES I CAN, by Marie Bethel