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Winners: short story competition 2010/11

Our thanks to all who sent entries for the Exeter Writers Short Story Competition. The judging is complete and the following are the winners – our congratulations to them all. The winning stories are online; follow the links. First prize: Until planets slip their tracks by Joanna Campbell Second prize: The precious things of Imogen’s library by Douglas Bruton Third prize: Looking for Michael by Sarah Hegarty Runners-up: (not in order of preference) A library full of of murder by Simon Whaley My name is George by Veronica Bright The cubbyhole by Linda Mitchelmore Letter to follow by Norma Murray Into each life by John Morley Looking for Iago by Bruce Harris Moving backwards by Sarah Evans

wordcentral

word central just contacted us with updated information. As Exeter Writers is currently full and not accepting new members, this is a possibility if you are looking for another writers' group that meets in Exeter. What is word central ? wordcentral is a friendly, informal group who meet to read and discuss our work and share information, contacts and news. Who can attend? Writers of all genres are welcome – fiction, poetry, non-fiction – come along and find out what we're like. We're a self running group with writers from all genres who have some experience. When do we meet? First and Third Thursday of the month from 6pm to pm. Where do we meet? The St James room at St Sidwell's Community Centre , Sidwell Street, EX4 6NN. How much does it cost to attend? Members are asked to donate £3 per session. For more information please email word.central.exeter@gmail.com or visit our blog: http://word-central-exeter.blogspot.com/ Please note this is not a cla

Until planets slip their tracks / 1st in 2010/11 Competition

Until planets slip their tracks by Joanna Campbell Nate knew how to hypnotise a chicken. But he knew next to nothing about me. Didn't matter none when we were growing up in Stone Gap. Still had the same old dirt in our dungarees nigh on every day. Long dusty summers never ended. But only I knew how I loved the bones of that boy.

2nd Prize (2010/11) - The Precious Things of Imogen’s Library by Douglas Bruton

The precious things of Imogen’s library by Douglas Bruton Imogen makes paper from the wood of mulberry trees. It is sometimes called ‘rice paper’, though it is not the kind that sticks to the bottom of currant buns in the baker’s shop, brittle and melt-on-the-tongue paper. No, mulberry paper, used once to make packets for rice, is something beautiful and strong, and all the words written there will last beyond her life and his.

3rd Prize (2010/11) - Looking for Michael by Sarah Hegarty

Looking for Michael by Sarah Hegarty ‘What brings you to Africa, Jill?’ Dana’s voice rises and falls behind me in the afternoon heat.             She appeared at my door ten minutes ago, opening it as she knocked. I was sitting at my desk, thinking about Michael. Now I can tell she’s scanning the small room, searching for photographs of grandchildren; maybe an airmail letter; proof that someone cares.             I keep my back to her. ‘Oh, you know – to do my bit for humanity.’