The following piece won First Place in the 2015 Ruth Moose Flash Fiction Contest. The judge of the contest, Mary Curtis, said this about Gone Astray:
"The simplicity of the story is effective, and deceptive. Through the protagonist, you learn the whole story and get a sense of an entire cast of characters. The writer conveys a roller coaster of emotions – humor, sadness, ruefulness, self pity, empathy – and reveals a sophisticated touch. In a few words, the author created a complicated character – not perfect, but interesting. The reader wants to know what happens next.”
This flash piece, entitled “Gone Astray” was read by Kitty Koz. I met Kitty in Florida and loved her voice. She graciously agreed to record this story. Thank you Kitty!
