A collection of pieces from some of the members of the inaugural Creative Writing class of The Players Conservatory. Laugh, cry, and nod in understanding as you make your way through this eclectic collection.
"Creatively Writing in a Players Conservatory" by Deanna Molinaro A poem that encapsulates the essence of The Players Conservatory Writers Group
"The List" by Flo Taylor Hope is just a note away in this short story about Eliza who is missing the one person she needs the most."Grieving by Numbers" by Morgan Starr Alex and Lola discover that sometimes grieving takes two.
"Best Mistake Ever" by AJ Nordall On a flight home to meet her nephew, Mandy finds Kismet with her rowmate while bonding over a mid-flight thunderstorm.
"Free on Vacation" by Kathleen Flanagan The annual group vacation was to a private couples-only resort in Mexico. Katlyn was no longer part of a couple. “The group” was her late husband’s friends. She figured she was free to enjoy Mexico alone. A chance discovery might just lead to a new adventure.
"A Solstice Gift" by AJ Nordall On the night of the Winter Solstice, still grieving the loss of her daughter two years earlier, Sara makes a wish on a spell that changes her life forever.
"A New Beginning" by Kathleen Flanagan Kayden knows all too well that everything in life can change in a blink. She believes everything happens for a reason, but we are not always privy to that reason. Can Kayden trust that the handsome stranger that has entered her life is there right on time?
"Staring" by Deanna Molinaro Ignorance doesn't always equal bliss and staring can hurt more than you think.