A bit of good news
I was a finalist in the Creative Non-Fiction Contest of Women on Writing! My essay "Gold Digger" didn't win the top prize. I haven't written creatively in so long and I was in a bad place last year , so I'm rusty. But, hey, my essay was a finalist! I was so happy when I got this email last month: After doubting myself for more than a year, reading "your essay was excellent... scored high in the categories of subject, content and technical... beautifully written and a standout... you wrote an outstanding essay that resonated greatly... You should be proud of this accomplishment" blew me out of the water. I guess I'm glad I didn't win because if that was what they tell finalists, I think I'd have died with whatever they tell their winners! But seriously, thank you, Women on Writing. I feel most encouraged. Validated. I think it's time to write again. Maybe even win this time. Anyway! If you want to join, they're accepting entries again...
