_ I am back from the post office following posting two parcels of downsizing goodies to my EBay clients and another writing competition short story entry.  I loved writing that short story.  I sent two entries, one was called "Wake Up Darling," and the second entry, a far better edited version of the first and coming in at exactly the word limit of 1,500 words, I called "Wake Up."

As it was a rush to make the deadline and I did enjoy the short story writing experience so much I have decided to write with another short story competition in mind.  I could also join these short stories together in an anthology of short stories.

I have done a search of my mail box and found another short story competition and I am about to begin work on this one.:-
The Stringybark Short Story Award 2011 is for any short story of a maximum of 1,400 words, written by anyone, of any genre that has some reference to Australia.n  The winner receives A$300 cash, a certificate, publication in hardcopy and/or electronically and a copy of the book.  Second place receives  A$125 cash, a certificate, publication in hardcopy and/or electronically and a copy of the book.  Third place, A$50 cash, a certificate and publication in hardcopy and/or electronically and a copy of the book.
Stories must be sent via email.   Closing date for entries is 18 December  2011.  Winners will be notified by 31 January 2012.

For further information click here.

I love it when I can send my entries by EMail. That makes it easier for me.  I plan to begin my writing for this short story competition, today.