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Why I Write
 When I write, I draw on my experiences as a woman with a painful past, a rapturous wife and mother, a world traveler, and a spiritualist. For me, writing is an art form. Like an artist, the work becomes more than I imagined it would be. When I set out to write a story with a particular idea or character in mind, words I cannot claim as my own flow from a magical and mysterious place through me and onto paper. The work takes on a life of its own; it is living art. The process fascinates me, satiates me, and makes my life more meaningful.
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Short Stories - 2009
 At the outset of 2009, I challenged myself to stretch my style, move out of my comfort zone more often, and write, write, write! This folder contains all my fictional stories penned this year. Most were written for contests, as one goal I set was to compete in at least one major writing contest per month in 2009.  Enjoy!! Homage 1st Place Winner of Short Shots 7/09; published in Literary Foray anthology 2010 In The Face Of Danger When I was a Peace Corps volunteer, I learned the meaning of true danger -Winner SOYB 8/09 The Sound of Consequences Lifetime wish comes w/consequences. Winner of the Rising Stars North Star contest! Stopgap Watch out for people who always have a plan .... and a 'tell.' Short Shots May '09 The Path Back CAUTION: Erotica! Adults only, please. Love: Reflections For Valentine's Day, I will play along with "A Dozen Roses Contest" When Opposites Attract Pursuing scientific exploration trumps all in this spec-fi story. Entry: Gauntlet finals. The Key An adopted girl receives a rusty, old key. Will it unlock her life's mysteries? Don't Tempt Me Comedy about temptation; Quotation Inspiration April '09 ~Burned~ Speculative fiction based on the prompt: I CAN STILL SEE HIM BURNING. My 15 For 15 Entries 9/18- 10/2/09 - Both times before, I wished I'd a place in my port for my entries...this time I do! Rasputin's Nine Lives Entry for Writer's Cramp, 9/5/09 Entries for 15 for 15 Contest (Jan. '09) I'd been meaning to get this in my port and found the time today :- ) Now I Lay Me Down To Rest...
Vignette with a Halloween flavor -- written for Acme's Freestyle Writing Challenge |
