The Val Wood Prize

I’ve received notice that I am on the short-list for this year’s prestigious Val Wood Prize for my short story, ‘Mr. Miller.’ I am over the hill with excitement. The submission call was for ‘feel good’ stories. Jess Federle, of my ‘Lima’ group, had told me about the contest, for which she thought Mr Miller was a perfect fit. I love my writers’ group. Besides being great friends, they constantly provide inspiration and some awesome coaching.