News

[ February, 2008]

It has been such a busy first quarter.  The rush of holiday festivities, gave way to a rush of New Year activities.  In January, I began working with students at  a local high school for our new teen writing group called, As Written By, or A.W.B.. We'll be offering the group at The Loft in Minneapolis starting March 1.  If you're a writer between the ages of 15 - 18, and you would like more information, contact us at join@aswrittenby.com.  The A.W.B. site is not yet operational, but it will be up and running soon.  Check back for more info.

 

Glynis Wafer Memorial

We just completed the judging for the Glynis Wafer Memorial Contest.  The contest (in memory of my sister Glynis, who passed away in 2005 at the age of 36), was particularly difficult to judge.  The entries were excellent.  Only one point separated the winner from second place.  I would like to thank the panel of judges: Greta Huttanus, group moderator for the Loft Open Voices group; and Bryant Avey, of InterNuntius, Incorporated, for their assistance in judging this contest.

And the prize goes to. . .

Congratulations to Jeanne Lutz of St. Paul, Minnesota. Jeanne's short story, Florence Nightingale and the Deer, is a tale of two very different people searching for a place to belong.  The winning entry will be published in the spring 2008 Open Voices newsletter.

The Loft Open Voices Writing Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Loft in Minneapolis.  If you're a Minnesota resident interested in being a part of the group, contact Greta Huttanus at Openvoices@yahoo.com.

 

 

        

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