The Independence Date winner is….

By On August 1, 2010 · 7 Comments · In Independence Date

At Last by FJ Dagg.

www.awordwithyoupress.com/2010/07/20/entry-no-2-at-last/

It was a very close run contest and possibly the small number of entries led it a greater intimacy. Each of the four writers nailed the concept and added depth and significance to what started out as a calendar-themed contest.

At Last was a story of hope and tenderness, pride and regret. In truth, each of the six entries touched me and clearly touched their readers as well, based on the comments. But there has to be a winner (otherwise the fabric of the universe might unravel – and there’s nothing untidier than an unravelled universe), so for my money, At Last takes the gold.

I will be contacting FJ to get a postal address and, if I can get Mac drivers for our digital camera, I’ll upload a photo of Cornwall. Thereafter, we’r hoping FJ can do the same on the receiving end.

Derek

 
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  • Mac Eagan

    Congratulations, Mr. Dagg! I think allof the other stories (certainly mine) used independence as their basis, but your story, At Last, used independence more as a catalyst, with the basis being love lost. An excellent and unique approach and worthy of the recognition received.

  • FJDagg

    Thank you so much, Derek, and Mac. As I wrote in my reply to Derek, “At Last” sort of crept up on me. I think the credit goes to my Muse, who seems simply to have handed me that one complete!

  • Star5fallonmyheart

    Congratulations! =D

  • Jvandendorp

    Congratulations! It appears the angel came forth for Samantha and for you. We usually only see the loveliness of a hummingbird for a second or so; I never thought of tragedy in their lives. Your story is touching and beautiful. Thanks.
    JV

  • http://www.awordwithyoupress.com/ Thornton Sully

    Juan, I do hope you will be down to meet us all this coming Saturday. We may hold a competition to see who can snore the loudest if you want to bring a sleeping bag and camp out at our headquarters in Oceanside. We are about a five minute drive from the venue. lemme know if you need a place for the night if that is all that is keeping you from attending. Lotta people would like to meet our first prize winner of our writing contest.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/S4YN7HJTPBRVFTTUVXQTCBELQE Suzanne

    Congratulations, FJ! This Story was very deserving. It was moving and poignant, showing that freedom sometimes doesn't come until after death. That victory comes from death itself. You muse did you well here. Keep writing.

  • FJDagg

    Thanks so much, Juan. Glad you enjoyed it. Think you'll make it to Oceanside?