Confidence 2: Minds Shine Bright Anthology

by Amanda Scotney (editor)

210 pages, Paperback

Published September 2, 2024

About the author

Amanda Scotney is a writer, poet, independent filmmaker and the Founder of Minds Shine Bright, an arts business that publishes collections of poetry, short stories and scripts featuring established, new and emerging writers and poets. She was born in Hobart, Tasmania and now lives in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Amanda is passionate about promoting the arts and writers and supporting and building creative communities and safe spaces for writers and poets to create and connect with readers. Amanda is the judge of the Minds Shine Bright Writing Competitions.

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another diverse and engaging collection of short fiction and poetry from the Minds Shine Bright writing competition, this one being the second on the theme of Confidence.

My favourite pieces were:

Rising by Tamra Palmer - in which Marian experiences a most unusual and transformational escalator ride.

Puncture by Caitlin Mahony - Tom find friendship and peace while staying with his grandmother.

Nasti Pesto by Dee Barragry - a tale of four mature female friends and how their friendship is recalibrated after a change in circumstances.

A wonderful volume to dip into over time.

[Jen Self · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely anthology! True to it's title, the stories and poetry in this book explore the nature of confidence. I especially loved the short "Judgement Day".....and guess what....it indeed, gave me a little boost of courage and confidence foe the day!

[Kirk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful anthology, with a mixture of short stories and poetry. I especially enjoyed "Mop Walks into a Bar." A well put-together collection that will have you eagerly turning the next page.