Fall Writing Frenzy 2021
I love participating in writing contests because 1) it helps strengthen my creativity and 2) it forces me to think in ways I might not have before. Plus, when I create something it can be very therapeutic, especially in this day and age. So… at the last minute I decided to throw my hat in the ring and write a story for the Fall Writing Frenzy contest. The rules: Choose one of the offered images and write a story about it. The age range: kidlit–from board book to young adult. I chose middle grade. The catch: the story can only be 200 words, not including the title. Mine comes in at 195 words. My story was inspired by my recent trip back home to Tennessee where I saw lots of old churches like the one in the photo below. That’s why I chose this photo. I love mysteries and anything that can’t be explained, so I wanted to write a story that was intriguing, yet hopeful. We all could use a little bit of hope right now. An Unexpected Hope By Sheila Alford Something caught Birdie’s eye as she walked past the window of the church. The old, weathered building