My short story, "Made in America," placed 8th
in Mainstream Fiction in the 82nd Writer's Digest Contest.
I won a year's subscription to Writer's Digest and $25.00.
I'm very excited to have done so well in the contest. While I usually don't
write mainstream, this story came to me in a very organic way. After all, who
doesn't like a twinkle?
"Made in America" was inspired by what happened to
Hostess and how they went out of business due to strife between the company and
unions. As I saw it, the crux of the conflict involved one word – Greed. And
greed is something we all struggle with.
In "Made in America" I take a look at how greed affects
us all, how it motivates us, and how it can define us. I also look at "riches."
Is having money what makes one rich or is being emotionally satisfied what
makes one rich?
BLURB:
Joseph Penfield runs a successful resort on the New
Hampshire coast. His "White Caps" brownie treat is well received by
the many visitors throughout the year. When a businessman offers to buy him
out, will Joe accept his offer?
You can find the story on my official website at: http://www.stephanieburkhart.com/short-story-of-the-month.html
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Find out more about my writing at: http://www.stephanieburkhart.com
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Steph
Congrats! It is such a timely topic with all the greed going on in the world.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best with your book!
Congratulations, Steph. Well-deserved!
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