Hello everyone,
Here is the corrected link to the information for the writing competition. Sorry for the confusion.
Bren
Author: mbjshort
I am an aspiring author who loves to write and have published several short stories in magazines and newspapers. I have also written novels in various genres, excerpts from which you will see here frequently. I welcome other writers to contact me for the chance to publish their works and participate in competitions. I am also a member of the Wordsmiths group that meets in Alliston, Ontario and will share the spotlight with short stories and poems from my peers. You too can be one of my guest authors.
Writing Competition
Hello Everyone,
Only three days to go in our semi-annual writing competition. Send me your holiday adventure in up to 1500 words. There are prizes to be won. Find more information at https://writingblog.ca/news-current-events. Good luck!
Bren
June 12th blog
Hello everyone,
Join me this week on writingblog.ca for a typical June story of Teddy Bears, titled “The Picnic” and the fourth chapter in our Story Chain – “Murder, murder, murder” This week’s chapter is penned by Erin Frey. The poem of the week is titled “Angela’s Tree”, written by Chantelle Carignan-Fieldhouse and dedicated to her friend Angela. Finally, a heartbreaking story of a child lost, but with a happy ending, titled “The Gold Medal” by Patricia Burnett. – Bren
Just a reminder that this is the final week to enter the semi-annual writing competition. Everyone has a story to tell about a certain vacation, good or bad. Send it to me for a chance to win $50. Details are on the News and Current Events page – https://writingblog.ca/news-current-events
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June 6th blog for Short’s Shorts – anniversary of D-Day
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Join me today on writingblog.ca to read a first-hand account of the allied D-Day invasion of France from Trevor Price, (very recently deceased) Trevor was on active service in the Royal Navy at the time and documented the role he had to play on that famous day, titled “D-Day, June 6th, 1944”. Also, read on for informative genealogical facts from Tammy Tipler-Priolo our resident genealogist, titled “Coattail Relatives Do Have Tales”. The poem of the week from Dian Bower takes you on a delightful river adventure, titled “A Lazy Daisy Day”. Then we have the third, gripping chapter by Mary Penner from our chain story, “Murder, Murder, Murder”. Send me your comments on these latest writings at brendashort@writingblog.ca, or click on the comments button.
Don’t forget our writing competition. Your best…or worst holiday adventure! There are prizes to be won! Check for details at https://writingblog.ca/news-current-events-2/
Bren
June 6th blog for Short’s Shorts – anniversary of D-Day
Hello everyone,
Join me today on writingblog.ca to read a first-hand account of the allied D-Day invasion of France from Trevor Price, (very recently deceased) Trevor was on active service in the Royal Navy at the time and documented the role he had to play on that famous day, titled “D-Day, June 6th, 1944”. Also, read on for informative genealogical facts from Tammy Tipler-Priolo our resident genealogist, titled “Coattail Relatives Do Have Tales”. The poem of the week from Dian Bower takes you on a delightful river adventure, titled “A Lazy Daisy Day”. Then we have the third, gripping chapter by Mary Penner from our chain story, “Murder, Murder, Murder”. Send me your comments on these latest writings at brendashort@writingblog.ca, or click on the comments button.
Don’t forget our writing competition. Your best…or worst holiday adventure! There are prizes to be won! Check for details at https://writingblog.ca/news-current-events-2/
Bren
Blog for May 29th
Hello everyone,
Join me this week and learn how to play poker with Angie Rose-Carnegie and her story titled “Trusted Advice”. Or make a wish on a shooting star with my story titled “Lovey and Lass: The Shooting Star”. A poem of hope by Angela van Breemen titled “The Sun Will Shine Again” and chapter 2 of our current story chain, “Murder, Murder, Murder” written by Isolde Ryan.
The weather is lovely, so find some time to go outside and enjoy it before the temperature rises into the 30s. Inspiration is just outside your door.
Bren
May 23rd blog for Short’s Shorts
Hello everyone,
Well, my tulips didn’t last long with that thunderous rain yesterday. However, they were lovely while they bloomed. We have very interesting stories this week – A humorous tale from Mike Crompton that will teach us all a lesson in this age of technology titled “Reply To All”. A heart-wrenching story from Chantelle Carignan-Fieldhouse titled “What Now?” and a new story beginning the story chain murder mystery, titled “Murder, Murder, Murder”. Our poem of the week is from Frank Castellano titled simply “Mother”
Check the News and Current Events page for information about our Semi-Annual writing competition and don’t forget, all the proceeds will be matched and sent to Red Cross for Ukraine. Have a wonderful Victoria Day!
Bren
Semi-Annual Writing Competition – July 2022
Hello Everyone,
Time for another challenge. No matter how well you plan your vacation, things don’t always go as planned. That can be a good thing or not.
Send us your most memorable vacation story up to 1500 words. Was your vacation the stuff of nightmares, or was it paradise on earth?
Check for details in News and Current Events at https://writingblog.ca. Prizes of $50, $25, and $10 to be won. All entry fees will be matched by Short’s Shorts and sent to Red Cross for Ukraine.
Bren
Blog for week of May 16th
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This week showcases the final episode of Sally Tango, written by Mike Crompton, a poem by Peter Pontsa titled “My Mother, My Friend”, a story from Joyce Ernyes titled “A Mother’s Love” (factual account of a mother’s struggle to free her son from prison) and another story by Mary Penner titled “Happy Mother’s Day”, third place winner of the Mother’s Day writing competition. Also, I’ve added details of a call for submissions on the News and Current Events page. You can find it all in writingblog.ca
Bren
Blog for May 9th and results from Mother’s Day writing competition
Hello everyone,
The results are in. The winner of the Mother’s Day writing competition, receiving a $20 prize and a certificate is Joanne Jordan with her poem The Vintage Dress. 2nd place runner-up receiving a certificate was Dian Bowers with her story Through a Child’s Eyes. 3rd place runner-up receiving a certificate was Mary Penner with her story Happy Mother’s Day. It was a very close competition and I thank all those who participated. You can read these stories on writingblog.ca.
Other contributions this week include the fourth episode in the Sally Tango murder mystery story chain, written by Tammy Tipler-Priolo and a story from myself entitled Celestial Intervention. Hope you enjoy reading with us. If you have missed any episodes of Sally Tango, you can find them in the Archives (new on the drop-down menu) under Story Chains. The Archives section is under construction right now but should make it easier to find previously featured material.
Bren
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