Great Expectations

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As writers, don't we all have such great expectations? Great expectations to be the best "me" we can, to be successful, published authors, to write original work, win awards?

I entered my first contest night before last, Great Expectations. Perhaps a lofty contest for a first, but hey, I like to aim high. As Anne Shirley would say, “I can't help flying up on the wings of anticipation. It's as glorious as soaring through a sunset... almost pays for the thud.”

Yes, I can't help but have secret hopes of finaling, but my realistic side is looking forward to the valuable comments from the judges. And I do hope they are valuable. lol.

While I'm waiting for my scores, I'm hoping to write a lot. Perhaps have a finished, or pretty darn close, manuscript by the time I hear from the contest. Also a lofty ambition. Oh, Anne, you're such a kindred spirit!

Until next time...

Whitney