September contest winner!

September Contest Winner-A picture is worth a hundred words!




(And yes, I know the saying goes "a picture is worth a thousand words" but I changed it slightly to fit this month's contest.)



This months writing contest was a HUGE success! I can't tell you how many poems and short stories I've read and there were hundreds of entries! Every entry was well thought out, imaginative, and illustrated poetic word painting. I think each contestant should know that you have potential and I encourage you to work hard to find your voice if writing is something you are passionate about.  So, congratulations on taking another step in a writer's journey!

To recap the contest for those just tuning in, I posted a picture (shown below) and challenged you (the readers) to write a short piece using the picture as your inspiration. It could be anything; a poem, a short story, an opening statement, a pretend news or magazine or news article, a scene from a story, parable, anything. I gave everyone about one week to write and the prize is a surprise this time. The theme was Kelsey's Favorite Things.



Here's the picture,



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It was really tough choosing one winner, but there is but one prize to give out so. . . the moment you've been waiting for.

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This month's writing contest goes to



Jess Tsang

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Windows to the Soul

 

 "Despite a fog-shrouded moon only offering darkness, and a wind which should have rippled its surface, it was startlingly clear. Kneeling, I set my lantern down, an imperceptible pull ensnaring me. I peered at the water, expecting something extraordinary to explain its mesmerizing enchantment. But it was just me who stared back, copper curls blowing over a pale face. Looking closer, I reeled back, clutching my chest. Her eyes were dark grey, mottled with eerie lifelessness. Fingering the edges of my eyes, I blinked profusely, but the image remained. Had my eyes lost their greenness, or was it merely a trick of the light? Releasing a shaky breath, my hand reached out. Before I could touch the water, a crow landed on my knee, issuing a spine-chilling caw. I stumbled forward in surprise, plunging into the water.

   

Cold, muddy swirls surrounded me, obscuring my vision. I fumbled, trying to reach the surface. Eyes widening as the water thickened and dragged at my skirts, I was pulled into its depths. A stream of bubbles escaped my lips as I squeezed my eyes closed in desperate prayer.

 Suddenly, I opened my eyes, stunned. I knelt in front of the water, hand posed as if to touch it, yet completely dry. My reflection had green eyes. I didn’t realize anything was wrong until my arm tugged away of its own accord. My body stood up without my command. I felt and saw my reflection flash a satisfied grin before I unwillingly walked away. I tried to scream or thrash, but I was stuck. The crow flew past, staring bleakly at me with mottled grey eyes. Hopelessness swamped me. I had swapped into the world of reflection. Incapable of making actions; ruled by the girl with the green eyes."

Congratulations Jess!!



Now to reveal the prize for this month! Jess will be receiving a "Kelsey's Favorite Things" packaged in a beautiful antique carrying case. The package contains a signed hard back Tiger's Quest, Tiger's Series Poster, jewel book mark, and it will also include:

K elsey’s favorite things

Writing

Kelsey loves to write in her journal and carries it with her wherever she goes

Hair Ribbons

Wearing a French braid tied up with a hair ribbon is a signature Kelsey look

Mr. Kadam’s Soap

Mr. Kadam prides himself in homemade soaps and leaves Kelsey fragrant soaps as a gift

Love notes from Ren

Kelsey treasures all the little notes and poems from Ren

Poetry

Some of her favorite memories include reading Shakespeare with Ren

Happy September Tiger fans! Stay tuned for other reveals and giveaways.



Till next time~



Linda Louise Lotti