Great Dining In An Imaginary World
From The Books We Love & Films We See Amid the cinematic banquet of films about food that emerged in the twilight of the twentieth century, Babette’s Feast looms like a rare and exquisite dish—rich with meaning, layered with flavors, and spiced with a subtle sensuality that lingers long after the credits roll. This 1987 Danish […]
Sicily as Described by Andrea Camilleri
Anyone traveling to Sicily just has to read a short story or two by Andrea Camilleri. Perhaps you have heard of his many novels and his famous Inspector Montalbano! Below, you will find a description of Sicily, from one of Italy’s best! The excerpt comes from a short story about Inspector Montalbano’s first case. A […]
The SIWC Surrey International Writer’s Contest
About the SIWC Short Story Contest This annual SIWC Short Story Contest is part of the Surrey International Writer’s Conference held annually in October of each year. Seasoned writers lead intensive workshops and master classes. I attend annually. During the Friday night Banquet, the winners of the short story contest are announced. Diana Gabaldon and […]
24 Hour Short Story Contest by Writer’s Weekly
ABOUT THE CONTEST – Every quarter writersweekly.com holds a 24-hour short story contest. The stories are given a prompt at the opening of the contest and contestants must submit a story within the 24-hour period. The length is given between 500 and 2000 words. The cost is $5.00 and three prizes are offered and countless […]
Amazing Author Series – Coming Soon – April 2025
COMING APRIL 2025 Many of my friends are WRITERS – we meet anually at the Surrey International Writer’s Conference in British Columbia, Canada! I would like to highlight and introduce you to great writers and authors who in my opinion write very well. They are among the BEST. You decide! Please comment on these […]
