It’s as simple as that. For eight years now I’ve been submitting to the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest, every quarter, like clockwork. For the last few years, I’ve gotten at least an Honorable Mention for nearly every submission. And each and every time it’s felt like a validation, a confirmation, that I have some talent, and that I just have to keep trying, keep learning, keep writing. One day, I’ll get my ‘break’ and the rest will be a story I’ll tell for the rest of my life. So, I’m happy that once again, I’ve been awarded an Honorable Mention, because someone read my story, and liked it. Not as much as I would have hoped, but enough to let me know they did. I would heartily encourage anyone with any aspirations as a writer of fiction to give the contest a try. You might amaze and astound, win the big prize. Or you might not. At the least, you’ll have done something to move yourself a little closer to your goals. They even have a free workshop, offered by successful authors.

Check it out here: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/

You won’t be disappointed.

In the meantime, check out this snazzy badge they sent me.