Tag: Winning short story

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

Short Story: Goblin by J F Capps

Performed by Michelle Alexander October 2016 Winning Short Story Goblin  by J F  Capps Get to know the winning writer: What is your short story about? It’s about waking up in the middle of the night to an inexplicable sight that culminates in something that horrifies every parent on the planet; the loss of a… Continue reading Short Story: Goblin by J F Capps

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

Short Story: Watermelon Eating Contest by Teri B Clark

Performed by Michelle Alexander October 2016 Winning Short Story Watermelon Eating Contest  by Teri B Clark Get to know the winning writer: What is your short story about? The Watermelon Eating Contest takes a humorous look at small town culture and competition. What genres would you say this story story is in? Realistic Fiction, Humor,… Continue reading Short Story: Watermelon Eating Contest by Teri B Clark

September 2016 Novel & Short Story Winners

1st CHAPTER and FULL NOVEL FESTIVAL: https://novelwritingfestival.com/ Watch the September 2016 Winning Novel & Short Story Performance Readings. All stories read and performed by professional actors: SHORT Story – PARTNERS September 2016 Reading Written by Rupert Aspden NOVEL Reading: HEARING THOUGHTS September 2016 Reading Written by Anthony Diffley 7 Author Short Stories September 2016 Reading Written… Continue reading September 2016 Novel & Short Story Winners

Winning Sept. 2016 Short Story: Double Face by Amira El Dahshoury

Short Story performed by Val Cole Double Face by Amira El Dahshoury Get to know the writer: What is your 1pg Short Story about? My short story is simply about the theme “appearance vs. reality”. What genres would you say this short story is in? Drama/Light Comedy How would you describe this story in two… Continue reading Winning Sept. 2016 Short Story: Double Face by Amira El Dahshoury

Winning Sept. 2016 Short Story: 1st world problems by Mathieu Riva

Watch the September 2016 Winning Short Story Reading. Reading performed by Val Cole 1st world problems  by Mathieu Riva Get to know the winning writer:  What is your 1pg Short Story about? It’s about how much crap that we fill in our every day lives that causes so much stress when in reality love is the… Continue reading Winning Sept. 2016 Short Story: 1st world problems by Mathieu Riva

Winning Sept. 2016 Short Story: GOD’S CREATURES by Lionel Walfish

Watch the September 2016 Winning Short Story Reading. Reading performed by Erynn Brook GOD’S CREATURES  by Lionel Walfish  Get to know the winning writer:  What is your 1pg Short Story about? “All creatures, great and small” What genres would you say this short story is in? Non-fiction How would you describe this story in two… Continue reading Winning Sept. 2016 Short Story: GOD’S CREATURES by Lionel Walfish