I feel a little hesitant because I don't like to brag, but I am so happy! I needed some good news right now, so I am sharing my happy feeling..
A major newspaper here in North Florida holds a holiday short story contest each year, and the winner gets their story published with art work by their art department on the front page of the Life section on Christmas Day. My story I submitted this year won first place, I could hardly believe it, but they said indeed it is true! Their contest has been ongoing for years, entries were down this year, but still had 172 entries. I had entered few times in the past but never won any placing; my dad would write from time to time and he always told me to not ever give up, just keep writing as it is a learning experience, so I am glad I took his advice!
A major newspaper here in North Florida holds a holiday short story contest each year, and the winner gets their story published with art work by their art department on the front page of the Life section on Christmas Day. My story I submitted this year won first place, I could hardly believe it, but they said indeed it is true! Their contest has been ongoing for years, entries were down this year, but still had 172 entries. I had entered few times in the past but never won any placing; my dad would write from time to time and he always told me to not ever give up, just keep writing as it is a learning experience, so I am glad I took his advice!