Writer and photographer
I’m delighted to announce the title of the winning stories in my competition and the names of their authors.
Winner –
Stormy Trees and Wounded Wings, by Sarah Oates
Joint runners-up –
When will you be done? by Louise Witts
and
Dead knots are a fault and weaken the wood. Rot seeps in. Some people prefer it. by David Abbott
Many congratulations to all three writers! Their stories will be published her in early February.
Money tree at Patricio. (Photo copywrite Cath Barton)
Thanks to all who entered my competition. Here, in no particular order, are the titles of the shortlisted stories:
When will you be done?
Stormy Trees and Wounded Wings
Down the YouTube Rabbit Hole
Dead knots are a fault and weaken the wood. Rot seeps in. Some people prefer it.
I don’t yet know who wrote any of these stories – the entries were anonymised for me by my trusty helper before I read and judged them.
Winner and runner-up will be revealed on Thursday (25th Jan), and their stories will be published at the end of next week.
While you’re waiting, here’s another photo of trees.
Somerset trees. Photo copyright Cath Barton
Time for another little writing competition.
What do you see in this photograph?
Tree (Photo copyright Cath Barton 2024)
Write up to 500 words (title not included in word count)
Usual rules about what is not acceptable.
Winner and runner(s)-up published here.
Send your story to me at cath.barton@talktalk.net in the body of an email. Attachments will not be opened.
No previously-published work or use of AI please
Sorry, no feedback, no correspondence about unsuccessful entries.
There’s enough gloom in the world – write something to make me smile or laugh.
Deadline: 10pm (GMT), Sunday 14th January
Get to it!
Time for a little competition….visual prompt coming soon…
Meantime, here’s a little burst of new year sunshine amongst all the rain.
Happy New Year!
Looking down over Abergavenny (Photo copyright Cath Barton)
Cath Barton 