 Wow - I didn't see this coming! I'm thrilled to share that I'm the winner of the Mindfood 2019 Short Story Competition.
The story, Flotsam and Jetsam, (published in the August edition of Mindfood magazine) is described as the 'unexpectedly poignant adventure of schoolgirl Amy and her mother'. The competition was judged by Rebecca Thorne (HarperCollins), Jenny Hellen (Allen & Unwin) and Michael McHugh (Mindfood Editor-In-Chief), who had some lovely things to say, including: "A wonderful example of the power of short stories" "There's a gradual reveal throughout the story, leading to a complex and heart-rending ending that's perfectly pitched" "I am looking forward to reading more from this talented writer" The competition will run again in 2020 and I highly recommend entering. Thanks, Mindfood!
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Madeleine Sparks
20/11/2019 05:01:23 am
Why am I not surprised!? Thoroughly enjoyed this short story in Mindfood. A showcase of true talent Kathryn. Enjoy such a well deserved win. CONGRATULATIONS!
Kathryn
20/11/2019 07:57:23 pm
Aw, thanks Mads! xx Leave a Reply. |
AuthorA graduate of Victoria University’s Institute of Modern Letters, I am the winner of the Mindfood Short Story Competition and the Headland Short Story Prize. My short stories have appeared in The Sunday Star-Times, takahē, Fresh Ink and Bonsai. My debut short story collection, Pet, will be available from August, and is being released as a podcast. I have also written and illustrated two children's books about my rescue cat, Bruce. Archives
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