Totally inspired by these youngsters and what they have produced in their 500 word stories. Imagine being 9 and not only winning a prize but have it read by a famous actor. Wow! And its a good one. I loved the humour in the under 9’s Silver Medal Winner’s story, and the heartfelt sadness in the Bronze Medal Winner’s. You can listen to all the winners in both the Under 9’s and the 10-13 category here
Friday, 30 May 2014
Sunday, 25 May 2014
The Cock Fight
| In the dark, a tense circle of counting numbers multiplied odds spiralling. In the centre, two sets of hands each holding fast their prize tenderly controlling. The raucous rabble of expectation the boisterous buzz of excitation fast frenzied fury unabated accelerated climax - Released An abomination of feathers. |  Acknowledgment to Steve Hammond  Acknowledgement to David Boté Estrada |
Saturday, 24 May 2014
Edison, New Jersey by Junot Diaz
| Short Story Title: | Edison, New Jersey |
| Author | Junot Diaz |
| Where to find it | full text online and Oxford Book of American Short Stories |
| Brief summary | a slice of blue collar worker life in the USA, the main characters are two delivery men who transport everything from card tables to one end of the socio-economic spectrum to full sized pool tables to the other. |
| ashramblings opinion | well written, has a few potentially unfamiliar slang and Spanish words but their meanings can be inferred and they can all be found in online dictionaries |
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