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Cindi Handley Goodeaux

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in Birmingham, Alabama , The United States
September 29, 1973

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Cindi Handley Goodeaux lives in Florida with her husband and muse. She is a proud mom, graphic designer wannabe, and sometime poet.

As a lifelong disability advocate, she serves on the board of her employer's disability affinity group, advocating for rights for people with disabilities (PWD) in the workplace and statewide.

She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and a professional member of the Cat Writers Association (CWA).

Cindi’s Artist Statement: I live life creatively, seeking to use my enthusiasm, knowledge, and humor to teach, motivate, inspire, and entertain.
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Two Afraid

I love a writing challenge!! When I saw Vivian Kirkfield’s #50PreciousWords story contest, I just had to try it! The rules are simple: Tell a whole story in 50 words or fewer. I hope my little story brings a smile!

I titled it Two Afraid.

Monster hears noises
from under his bed.
Shaking, he takes a peek.
A small boy shouts in fear
Why are you under my bed?
the enormous monster asks.
I’m hiding from monste

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