Consolation Prize

Joking with writer friends at #TipsyTypers made me realize I'd forgotten to post my "Consolation Prize" picture from the Pacific Northwest Writers Association literary contest.

My short story "Ina Johansson Vs. The Scotcheroo Bandit" was a finalist, but it did not place in the contest this year. Luckily, my self-soothing skills are on point. BEHOLD how I put the #scotch in #scotcharoobars!!

(Don't get your kilt in a knot, darling. Yes, I do know that Irish Whiskey is not the same as Scotch. I hope we can all agree that the word play in this instance is too fun to pass up. If we cannot agree, please cry into the beverage and cereal treat of your choice. Thank you and goodnight.)

#amwriting #renton #seattlewriters #whiskey #whiskeyparings #scotcharoo #kateswensonwriter #writerstears #WritersTearsWhiskey

To Catch A Thief?

Excited to announce that my (naughty but nice) comedic short story Ina Johansson vs. The Scotcheroo Bandit is a finalist in the 2023 PNWA Literary Contest. Looking forward to attending the conference with my Word Nerd friends this August. Will Ina steal a prize? Fingers crossed.

Steamy Cup of Mayhem - First Place

Still recovering from an exhilarating and exhausting weekend at the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Conference. It was fantastic to be back with fellow writers finding inspiration and drinking coffee in person. The location on Lake Washington was truly gorgeous. Met some awesome new friends, reconnected with old ones, and had fun introducing it all to my dear friend and fledgling writer.

And to cap things off, Steamy Cup of Mayhem took first place in the Literary Contest -- Mystery Category. Excited to see where Babe Cuckoo and her adventures will take me next!