HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Authors can share their short stories (less than 2000 words please) or poetry, and it won’t cost you a penny! The stories or poems can be on any subject, but please keep them reasonably family friendly. At the end of every month I will pick my favourite one and share the link in my newsletter and on my Facebook and Twitter pages. I look forward to reading your efforts. Winners will receive the laurel below to add to their story.
There was no winner for December, as there were no contestants! Fair enough, Christmas came along and you were all busy. Let’s have another go for January…
Please add a link to your story in the comments section of this blog. Thank you. You have until 28th January to submit your stories. When I have enough winning stories, I will promote them in a free anthology (with the consent of every author involved of course!).
Here’s a seasonal poem I’ve worked on recently:
WINTER IN MY GARDEN, BY STEVIE TURNER
Silver tendrils snake along
The shed, the hedge, and over the pond.
Jack Frost’s crept stealthily overnight,
And left on the grass a blanket of white.
A red-breasted robin hops onto a bough,
And catches peanuts as they fall.
Pigeons pecking on the branch above,
Empty the feeder but don’t mind at all,
The icy bath. They splash, unsteady,
And try to pretend it’s August already.
Raking up leaves in coat, scarf and gloves,
I stop in my work and look up above.
The sky is coloured in pink and gold,
The sun is weak
And I feel cold.
Days are short. Summer’s hard to remember
Here in the garden at the end of December.
Christmas lights twinkle as light begins to fade,
Along the winding path that my husband made.
The family arrive, the children run
Into Nanny and Grandad’s house for festive fun.
To open more presents and try to believe
That Santa brought them on Christmas Eve.
I close the door and take one last glance
At the garden, where little lights dance
To break up the dark. The wind blows strong,
The snowflakes flutter,
I shiver a bit, impatient for summer.
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Shyamsree Lahiri said:
Hi Stevie, I am yet to read your published works but your page did speak to me. Am a newbie having fun and getting increasingly serious about my relationship with the written word. Here’s a link to a short piece inspired by the story of my life. Hope it makes the sun shine a little brighter while you read, if not win laurels for me. Thank you for hosting the submissions. Stay inspired and blessed.
https://wordpress.com/view/shoshinatplay.wordpress.com
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for connecting and add;ing your story ‘Blindsided’ to my contest.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for the link up. We’re on March’s competition now though. Do you want to submit for March?
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for sharing. Not sure if this is another entry for March though?
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youngsungwriter said:
Great idea and lovely poem.
Here’s a short story about a young child being taken to an Omani village to play chess.
I’m also writing a book called Innervisions which is being published sometime this year. There’s a link to the first draft on my wordpress.
Best
Y
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for taking part!
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CandzAfrica said:
I don’t know if I am too late for this, I hope not. I would love o be involved and maybe get some constructive criticism or help. Thanks xx
https://lifeswhirlwind.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/because-paper-smells-better-than-glass/
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Stevie Turner said:
Thank you for taking part.
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Theveryhungrycaterpillar said:
A little too late for the contest, but here it is anyway 🙂 Hope you like it!
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Stevie Turner said:
No it’s not too late. Submissions are always open until the 27th of every month. Thanks for taking part.
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Stevie Turner said:
I’ve added it to February’s contest, as this one was for January.
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Theveryhungrycaterpillar said:
Many Thanks for doing that 🙂 Appreciate it. I’m new to this kinda thing, still learning!
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SANA MAHIN said:
https://cutiemahinsblog.wordpress.com/2017/12/31/my-sixteenth-birthday-a-short-story/….. Here it is
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SANA MAHIN said:
Can I share?
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Stevie Turner said:
Sure. Please add a link to your post. Thanks for the follow.
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SANA MAHIN said:
Ok… I’ll
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SANA MAHIN said:
I have submitted
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Stevie Turner said:
Thank you.
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SANA MAHIN said:
Thanks for the follow….
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Stevie Turner said:
Where is the link please? It doesn’t seem to be on the ‘Share Your Short Story’ page for February.
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James Osborne said:
Appreciate the mention Stevie. Thank you!
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Stevie Turner said:
You’re welcome.
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Withercomb Writing said:
Hope you enjoy my story Stevie. I’ve tried to be Bukowski-esqe as I’ve been reading him a lot lately.
Cheers,
https://parttimewriter510963874.wordpress.com/2018/01/24/the-forth-earl-of-withercomb/
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for taking part!
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Dream Catcher said:
Lovely poem Stevie !! I am submitting this short story `Lost Forever`. Thanks.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for taking part!
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matthewreay said:
Great opportunity! I’m working on a story across the year every week with each week being a new chapter and a short story itself. Here’s the part 2 of what I’ve been working on https://matthewreay.wordpress.com/2018/01/12/new-year-memories-banana-pancakes-pt-2/amp/#click=https://t.co/TKDBwmj7CF
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for taking part Matthew.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Ann Marie.
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Ann Marie Bryant said:
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adriankugara said:
Great idea. Mine is called Grace.
https://myworld021.wordpress.com
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for taking part, Adrian.
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punditayanpatil said:
Hi, I have been attempting to write a long story in a series of short stories that can be read independently or as one story with several chapters. I’m not sure how far I have been successful in it so am sharing it with you as a part of the contest. Would love to hear your comments on it. https://wp.me/p2cZI9-ai
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Stevie Turner said:
Hi there! Thanks for taking part. I have added Chapter 1 of your story to the contest.
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punditayanpatil said:
Thank you!
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Bette A. Stevens said:
Lovely poem. Sharing your post… 🙂 xo
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Bette.
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Candy Lebby said:
Hi Stevie, would love to get involved here. Do I just link my story in the comments?
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Stevie Turner said:
Yes that’s right. Thanks for taking part.
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survinghope said:
Hi Steve please see my first attempt: https://survivinghope412888259.wordpress.com/2018/01/14/a-short-story/
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Stevie Turner said:
Thank you!
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Allan.
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allan hudson said:
Thank you for this opportunity Stevie. This has always been one of my favorite short stories. Hope the theme fits.
http://allanhudson.blogspot.ca/2014/12/a-short-story-by-allan-hudson-food-bank.html
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Teeniebum said:
Good day, is your competition still on?
Also, may I email you? Kind regards Justine.
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Stevie Turner said:
Yes, this months’ competition is on until 27th January. If you leave a link to your story in the comments, then others taking part and all my followers can read it.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for sharing!
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for the re-blog!
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James Osborne said:
Here’s a lighthearted one about a failed attempt to deliver a piano to a little girl for Christmas. Hope you enjoy: https://wordpress.com/post/jamesosbornenovels.com/8447
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for submitting!
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Stevie Turner said:
Ah, sorry James, the link isn’t working. Can you email it to stevie@stevie-turner-author.co.uk Thanks.
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TanGental said:
just a Christmassy one here, Stevie https://geofflepard.com/2017/12/22/the-art-of-spirit-capture-shortstory-christmas/
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for submitting!
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Darlene said:
Here is my entry, Stevie. Sorry I didn’t get one to you last month. You should get more entries this month. https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2018/01/09/solar-eclipse/
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Darlene for taking part this month!
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jowensauthor said:
Had a short story I’d thought of submitting but it’s too long. So here’s a poem instead: https://jeanneowensauthor.wordpress.com/2016/04/02/being-stream-of-consciousness-saturday-socs/
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for taking part!
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Wills said:
Great idea! Here’s my entry (a poem about my childhood Christmas memories):
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Stevie Turner said:
Hi Wills. Thanks for taking part.
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robbiesinspiration said:
A delightful poem, Stevie
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Stevie Turner said:
Thank you.
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Natalie Ducey said:
Beautiful poetry, Stevie! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
This is a fabulous, generous offering to writers. I hope to share a piece soon, and I look forward to reading others as well. Cheers!
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Natalie. I look forward to receiving your story.
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allan hudson said:
Lovely poem Stevie.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Allan.
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dgkaye said:
Lovely poem Stevie. And I’ll reblog this for you next week after it’s run the circuit this week. 🙂 And I do plan on contributing. Hopefully this month! 🙂 Are we to post it first on our blog and send a link or are you looking for first viewings on your post?
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Debby. Authors usually post it on their blogs first and then send me the link.
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dgkaye said:
Perfect!!! 🙂
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Adele Marie said:
Reblogged this on firefly465.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for the re-blog.
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Adele Marie said:
My pleasure. x
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OIKOS™-Redaktion said:
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for the re-blog.
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OIKOS™-Redaktion said:
Thank you for posting, and have a Happy New Year! Michael 😉
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Stevie Turner said:
You too!
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patriciaruthsusan said:
I’m guessing we keep the copyright for our story after this one-time use? 🙂 — Suzanne
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Stevie Turner said:
Sure. I will only share winners’ stories in an anthology with their permission.
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D. Avery @shiftnshake said:
Thank you for the opportunity to share. I look forward to reading the others’.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for taking part.
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Colleen Chesebro said:
What a cool idea. I share the poet of the week from my weekly poetry challenge in my newsletter. Happy New Year! Great idea. ❤️
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks. I will definitely check out your poetry challenge.
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Colleen Chesebro said:
You are always welcome, Stevie. New prompt is up today: https://colleenchesebro.com/2018/01/02/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-65-ambition-change-synonymsonly/. ❤
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cagedunn said:
An offering – Roundel:
https://cagedunn.wordpress.com/2017/11/22/nested-within/
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for taking part.
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The Story Reading Ape said:
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for the re-blog, Chris.
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The Story Reading Ape said:
Welcome, Stevie – I hope you get more entrants this time ❤️
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Stevie Turner said:
I’ve got 5 already, so it’s all good.
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The Story Reading Ape said:
Great 👍😃
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Stevie Turner said:
Two other contestants who have contacted me:
Just for Her: https://rb147forever.wordpress.com/
Nickyeta: https://ntftlimited.wordpress.com/
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jwebster2 said:
Must have missed the December announcement!
How about this one https://tallissteelyard.wordpress.com/2017/12/28/stinking-fish/
Stinking Fish
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Jim.
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