The winners of July’s Word Weaver Writing Contestshare their thoughts on the contest, writing in general, and other stuff.
Today our honorable mention winner, Carrie Ann Alexis, was also a winner in our April contest. Carrie Ann answers a few questions about our contest and other writerly things.
(Click HERE to read her contest entry)
DAN: Welcome back to the winner’s circle!
Carrie Ann: Thanks. Since my profile was featured last time, I have only answered a couple of these.
Did you write your story for the contest or was it part of a larger piece or something you had written before?
There are a lot of writing contest out there. What drew you to this one?
Being an Honorable Mention recipient from the last contest I was invited back. The critique I received was worth so much more than any prize I could have won. Though, the prizes are pretty awesome too. I entered again, to see if I could improve my ranking. Plus, having my stories reach a much larger audience is nice too.
Did you know the piece you submitted was special?
What’s next for you?
Thanks so much for sharing these insights, Carrie Ann!
Gang, visit Carrie Ann at:
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Blog: www.carrieannalexis.com
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carrie-Ann-Alexis-1758248077798962/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/carrieannalexis
Dan Alatorre 
So true, Carrie Ann, that pets are part of the family, and just as difficult to lose as any family member… Have gone through it several times, and I’ll have to do it one last time… Irish Setters always took my fancy, as well. I never had one to love as part of the family because I always ended up at the nearest shelter to choose another furry friend and never found an Irish Setter there. Although I did rescue a wonderful female Newfoundland once. So many needy furries at these shelters, and their ultimate goal is the same — unconditional love to their rescuers! Beautiful story, Carrie Ann!
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Carrie Ann is such an amazing writer
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😊 Thanks Dan!! To add to this, and what’s next for me is The Book Under the Bed!! So excited to be a part of this. I talk about it here: ttp://wp.me/pgklb-1fr
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Awesome. Thank you!
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Thanks Barbara, glad you liked the story. I love all kinds of dogs, I think more so now that I am grown and haven’t had one since my childhood. I’ve lived in places that didn’t allow pets. Although I plan to have one again soon. Shelters would be my first stop. Yes, those dogs need love and give it so freely. How awesome you found a Newfoundland!!
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Yes, my Newfie, Ebony, was a sweet, sweet girl. But large! Bigger than four-year-old and under children, who would gasp and say, “Is that a bear??” Actually, I misspoke about Irish Setters, too! I rescued a terrier mix once — 1966 — who was supposed to be part Irish Setter. He certainly had the red color and feathering, but was a medium size. I named him Mick. Great to speak with you, Carrie Ann! Best !
I do an animal blog, also, called Horses and Animals Are Talkin’ http://www.horsesandanimalsaretalkin.wordpress.com
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For other readers who value animals as pets, you might like to check out my book Summer Day – all about a boy and his dog. https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Day-Frank-Parker-ebook/dp/B007ZBK4UI/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
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I’ll have to check that out Frank.
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Reblogged this on Carrie Ann Alexis and commented:
My second Author Profile. Since I did one back in April, I talk more about the inspiration for my story in this one.
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