Contest Win for A Shaker of Margaritas: Hot Flash Mommas

A Shaker of Margaritas: Hot Flash Mommas, published by Mozark Press, wins contest in the Missouri Writer’s Guild Conference. You can read more about it on the Mozark Press blog.

My short story, Viva Las Vegas, is a part of the anthology, and I’m honored to be a part of that book. Linda Fisher, the publisher, said that all the stories in the book were prize-worthy and that makes me smile. Here’s a little something about the book (my story highlighted in bold):

Twenty-five captivating stories are included in Hot Flash Mommas. Authors from across the U.S. submitted their fiction stories about women living the adventure of midlife. Award-worthy stories fill the pages of Hot Flash Mommas, the first Shaker of Margarita book. A sampling of story topics: husband hunting, hot flashes in the freezer aisle, breast cancer, a rock concert, an Elvis impersonator, a stolen velvet Elvis painting, exploding snowflakes, witnesses to murder, a gambling addiction, possible spies, a prodigal daughter, a fishing trip, a date with a nudist, a tryst with a tow-truck driver, a man in the ladies’ room, ladies’ night out, animal rescue, a therapeutic menagerie, a first date after divorce, latex allergy, a monk in the driveway, a unique way to scare off an intruder, and an accused murderer who rein-vents herself.

Available on Amazon in print and on kindle.