10th Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum Haiku Contest Selected Haiku Submissions Collection
The annual Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum Haiku Contest aims to celebrate the renowned Haiku poet Matsuo Basho. Each year, the Memorial Museum, in conjunction with the Yamagata City Culture Foundation, select three winners from four different divisions, as well as select Haiku for publication in their annual collection anthology from those entries submitted. The judging panel for the 10th Contest included Takehisa Iijima, President of the International Association of Japanese Studies.
My Haiku: Nest and Wisteria are published inside.
Publisher: Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.
Publication Date: 20th August 2018.
My Haiku can be found online: on the Basho Memorial Museum website.
My Haiku: Nest and Wisteria are published inside.
Publisher: Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.
Publication Date: 20th August 2018.
My Haiku can be found online: on the Basho Memorial Museum website.
8th Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum Haiku Contest Selected Haiku Submissions Collection
The annual Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum Haiku Contest aims to celebrate the renowned Haiku poet Matsuo Basho. Each year, the Memorial Museum, in conjunction with the Yamagata City Culture Foundation, select three winners from four different divisions, as well as select Haiku for publication in their annual collection anthology from those entries submitted. The judging panel for the 8th Contest included Takehisa Iijima, President of the International Association of Japanese Studies.
My Haiku: Fireflies and Fire are published inside.
Publisher: Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.
Publication Date: 28th July 2016.
My Haiku can be found online: on the Basho Memorial Museum website.
My Haiku: Fireflies and Fire are published inside.
Publisher: Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum.
Publication Date: 28th July 2016.
My Haiku can be found online: on the Basho Memorial Museum website.
Wicked Young Writer Awards Anthology 2016
The “prestigious Wicked Young Writer Awards” (The Times) was established by the long-running musical Wicked in order to link the important messages of the production with a competition that would inspire young people to use their writing to look at life a little differently. Since its launch in 2010, they have received over 20,000 entries to the award. A shortlist of 120 entrants were invited to a very special prize event at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and published within this annual Wicked Young Writer Awards Anthology. My story Clouding the Future came second overall in the 18-25 category, earning a 'Highly Commended' accolade.
My Short Story: Clouding the Future is published inside.
Publisher: ArtsLink.
Publication Date: 24th June 2016.
The text of the story can be viewed below: in the Wicked Young Writer Awards 18-25 Finalists' Anthology.
My Short Story: Clouding the Future is published inside.
Publisher: ArtsLink.
Publication Date: 24th June 2016.
The text of the story can be viewed below: in the Wicked Young Writer Awards 18-25 Finalists' Anthology.
| Wicked Young Writer Awards Anthology 2016, 18-25 Category |
Inspired By Ghandi
Sampad's 'Inspired by Ghandi' international writing competition provided an opportunity for writers to connect with this immensely philosophical and influential thinker and leader, and express their own response through inspired writing. The publication which will be produced at the end of the competition will be a valuable educational tool and source of inspiration for young people in schools and colleges and beyond, helping to keep Gandhi’s message alive for future generations.
My Flash Fiction: Attribute of the Strong is published inside.
Publisher: Sampad.
Publication Date: 12th October 2015.
The text of the story can be found online: in my personal portfolio.
My Flash Fiction: Attribute of the Strong is published inside.
Publisher: Sampad.
Publication Date: 12th October 2015.
The text of the story can be found online: in my personal portfolio.
That Which We Do Not Understand
To celebrate 10 years of Ameila's Magazine supporting emerging artists and writers, Amelia's House produced a one-off limited edition collectible artists’ book that featured artworks, fiction, poetry, artist interviews and musings on the theme of 'That Which We Do Not Understand'. The books is available online and in a few prestigious bookshops, including the Tate Modern.
My Flash Fiction: Mrs. Ozeki is published inside.
Publisher: Amelia's House.
Publication Date: 11th December 2014.
The text of the story can be found online: in my personal portfolio.
My Flash Fiction: Mrs. Ozeki is published inside.
Publisher: Amelia's House.
Publication Date: 11th December 2014.
The text of the story can be found online: in my personal portfolio.
Inspired By My Museum
Sampad and the British Council's 'Inspired by My Museum' international writing competition, called on budding writers to record and share their personal reactions, connections or experiences inspired by a visit to a museum. This anthology contains all the winning poems, short stories and reportages.
My Flash Fiction: In the Tea Leaves is published inside.
Publisher: Sampad and the British Council.
Publication Date: 19th November 2014.
The text of the story can be found online: in my personal portfolio.
My Flash Fiction: In the Tea Leaves is published inside.
Publisher: Sampad and the British Council.
Publication Date: 19th November 2014.
The text of the story can be found online: in my personal portfolio.
Darker Times Collection: Volume Two
The terrifying tales in this volume are the results of monthly writing competitions that are run by 'Darker Times Fiction' at www.darkertimes.co.uk. Each month, there is a winner, three or more runners up, and the opportunity for some honourable mentions. This second collection includes entries from May 2013 – February 2014 and is separated into a Flash Fiction section (for this, writers were given a limit of approximately 500 words) and a Poetry section (with a limit of 1000). So, what can you expect from this collection? The aim of the competition is to write about the theme of 'darker times'. This can be interpreted in any way the author sees fit, and this is where it gets interesting. This is where we delve deep into the minds of our writers, where we see what secrets they've been harbouring, where we come to the main question that this volume is based on: what scares us the most?
My Six Flash Fictions: Chains, Her Watchers, Slumber, Teddy's Little Secret, Castaway and The Sssilent Killer are published inside.
Publisher: Darker Times Fiction.
Publication Date: 17th March 2014.
The stories can be viewed online: on the Darker Times website.
My Six Flash Fictions: Chains, Her Watchers, Slumber, Teddy's Little Secret, Castaway and The Sssilent Killer are published inside.
Publisher: Darker Times Fiction.
Publication Date: 17th March 2014.
The stories can be viewed online: on the Darker Times website.
Darker Times Collection: Volume One
The terrifying tales in this volume are the results of monthly writing competitions that are run by 'Darker Times Fiction' at www.darkertimes.co.uk. Each month, there is a winner, three or more runners up, and the opportunity for some honourable mentions. This first collection includes entries from November 2012 – April 2013 and is separated into a Flash Fiction section (for this, writers were given a limit of approximately 500 words) and a Poetry section (with a limit of 1000). So, what can you expect from this collection? The aim of the competition is to write about the theme of 'darker times'. This can be interpreted in any way the author sees fit, and this is where it gets interesting. This is where we delve deep into the minds of our writers, where we see what secrets they've been harbouring, where we come to the main question that this volume is based on: what scares us the most?
My Three Flash Fictions: The Gift, Rose and Tokyo Dreams are published inside.
Publisher: Darker Times Fiction.
Publication Date: 19th May 2013.
The stories can be viewed online: on the Darker Times website.
My Three Flash Fictions: The Gift, Rose and Tokyo Dreams are published inside.
Publisher: Darker Times Fiction.
Publication Date: 19th May 2013.
The stories can be viewed online: on the Darker Times website.
