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Tag: Featured Writing

March 15, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

Whoops! by Carol Schupp Star

Apple pieCherry PiePumpkin pieBlackberry pieGaloreEating all no choreAnnual hometown pie contestNo more, no less!But what's this?Who's gagging?Mrs. Smith?Oh no!If it weren't for the pie!We don't want anyone to die!Let's stop … Continue reading Whoops! by Carol Schupp Star

March 15, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

The Pie Revenge by Ted Cox

I’m not quite sure, but I seem to be lying on my back on the floor with people standing around me and I’m passing in and out of consciousness. There … Continue reading The Pie Revenge by Ted Cox

March 15, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

Piezazz by Edward Pontacoloni

Editor’s note: The following narrative is by Homer Agee, the judge of the 2020 Warren County Harvest Fair pie contest. Mr. Agee did not know that one of the pies … Continue reading Piezazz by Edward Pontacoloni

March 15, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

A Poisoned Pie by B.L. Miller

The annual pie contest in Starglow took place every 8th of May. Somehow, I got roped into being one of the judges this year. There were two other judges, Nina … Continue reading A Poisoned Pie by B.L. Miller

March 15, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

Poisoned Pie Contest by Jane VanCantfort

Nannie Doss’ Award Winning Apple Prune Pie The county fair was back in full force this year, they had cancelled it when the pandemic struck, and it was a huge … Continue reading Poisoned Pie Contest by Jane VanCantfort

March 15, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

Hazards of Pie Contests by Eilene Susan Wenner

Ate some pies;Then I died;Don’t know why;A person would try;to kill some judges;who only desired;to give out some ribbons;to the best local pie-er; The hospital, to give them their due;Were … Continue reading Hazards of Pie Contests by Eilene Susan Wenner

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

Pie Number 2 by June Hannay Kosier

My name is Elizabeth Crocker and I am going to tell you about the day I thought I was going to die. It was in September of 2019 at the … Continue reading Pie Number 2 by June Hannay Kosier

March 8, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

Helping Out by by Duane L. Herrmann

“Why don't you ask Granma to help you?” Orion's mother suggested.“But she'd dead!” He objected.“So? That only means she won't be distracted by other things she has to do here,” … Continue reading Helping Out by by Duane L. Herrmann

March 8, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

Seeking Cozy Mystery by Diane Kendall Stevens

“I need a cozy murder mystery to snuggle up with,” Jenny said, looking out the window at the rain, which was bringing down the remaining yellow and red leaves in … Continue reading Seeking Cozy Mystery by Diane Kendall Stevens

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