Tom judges short story competition

This month Tom has been helping judge an international short story competition organised by Chapter One Promotions.

Tom comments: I was delighted to judge the short story competition this year. I was unsure and interested in what we would receive - I thought there would be a great response though you can never be certain on the direction guidelined submissions will take.

What we received was excellent - a fantastic range of stories covering a multitude of styles, angles and themes. The average quality of writing was very high with very few dipping below a highly competent mark. There were some which were enjoyable to read and others that clearly stood out as having that little bit of extra edge.

Particularly covering such a range, it was difficult to choose winners and on a different day I could have swayed differently. But we really liked the ones we chose for winning places and are confident they each offer something very special."

The winners of the competition were:

First Place: The Shed by Robert Grossmith
Second Place: Witness by Mary Colvin
Third Place: After the Storm by Catriona Graham

To read the full list of winners click here

Lucy

Comments

[Josie]

Tom you must have more fingers than everyone else to have one in all these pies!