Pretty stoked!

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Yesterday was a big day for me. I was notified that my short story Karma took first place in the Space Coast Writers’ Guild short story contest. It came with a nifty cash prize!

The story is my take on the teachings in The Tibetan Book of the Dead and tells the story of a family pet reaching the end of this life’s journey. It’s a sad/happy tale. I was asked to read it as part of the awards ceremony and couldn’t bring myself to it. (I’m a big softy at times). Our Guild president did the honors instead. Several members took me aside afterward to admit it brought them to tears.

I’d like to share it, but the contest rules dictate that the story must be unpublished. So until it comes out in the SCWG’s anthology this Fall, I’ll have to sit on it. Meanwhile, I can share another older story if you’re interested. Since I haven’t figured out how to attach a PDF file to this blog, email me at tlofgren3@gmail.com and I’ll copy you on Alien Encounter. Hope it makes you laugh.

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T.W. Lofgren’s career began as a photographer, passing through a period in construction trades and as a claims adjuster for a major company. His creative writing developed from a challenge set down by his daughter—to explore a talent first discovered in a college creative writing course. His writing style blends satire, reality, and fantasy to make a poignant commentary on today’s critical issues. His short stories were published in several anthologies, and his novella, Dodging Butterflies—The Autobiography of Thomas Speaker, gained recognition for participation in the Writer’s Digest self-published book awards. An active member of The Space Coast Writer’s Guild and Palm Bay Writer’s Group, Mr. Lofgren currently lives on Florida’s Space Coast, where he struggles to keep his garden thriving.

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