Taumarunui Writers Group

“On the Third Day“ by Bruce Costello of Hampden, North Otago

martin_admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:27:07 +0000

This short story by Bruce Costello won first place in the William Taylor Memorial Short Story Competition for 2018 On the Third Day The ship is big and white, like my lies. The receptionist in the Coral Restaurant speaks almost perfect English. “Do you wish to eat by yourself, Sir, or wish to […]

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“Detached” by Bevan M. Nicol of Whangaparoa

martin_admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:22:56 +0000

This short story won second place in the William Taylor Memorial Short Story Competition for 2018 Detached Auburn leaves detach from the English trees and muddle about the garden. I’m unsure how long I’ve been watching their charming, futile flutter through the reflection in the dresser mirror. It must be April, though it could be […]

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“Heartbeat” by Linley Jones of Half Moon Bay, Auckland

martin_admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:20:14 +0000

This short story by Linley Jones won third place in the William Taylor Memorial Heartland Short Story Competition for 2018 Heartbeat Alice watched the chicken fall off the back of the truck. A frenzy of feathers. A dirty white duster. She touched the brake with her toe then, noting the line-up of vehicles behind her […]

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“Heart” by Robyn Gower of Ohura

martin_admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:15:46 +0000

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“A Korero”by Lynda Taylor of Waiouru,

martin_admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:10:33 +0000

This short story by Lynda Taylor of Waiouru won second place in the local section of the William Taylor Memorial Short Story competition for 2018 A Kōrero “C’mon Jed. Let’s check the mail.” The little dog rouses himself from sleep in the sunny hallway and follows me as I amble along the path. “Kia ora, […]

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“A Ghost for Two and Sixpence” by Pixi Robertson of Taumarunui

martin_admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 01:49:27 +0000

This short story by Pixi Robertson of Taumarunui won third place in the local section of the william Taylor Memorial Heartland Short Story competition for 2018 A GHOST for TWO and SIXPENCE ‘Come on Nelly, you know a fast game’s a good game.’ Meg lit a cigarette, waited impatiently for her friend to play […]

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“Last Tango in Piariaka” by Jeff Taylor

martin_admin — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 22:23:43 +0000

This story by Jeff Taylor of Hamilton won second place in the William Taylor Memorial Heartland Short Story Competition for 2017. The judge commented: I really liked this story for its honesty and matter-of-fact style of writing. There are only two characters, but they are superbly portrayed: the lovely-legged lawyer and the dancing lollipop man. […]

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“Business” by Kayla Mackenzie-Kopp

martin_admin — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:34:35 +0000

This story by Kayla Mackenzie-Kopp won first prize in the open category of the William Taylor Memorial Heartland Short Story Competition for 2017. The judge commented: How do you make a dollar when you are a couple of kids living in Apia? It’s a simple idea brilliantly executed in this lovely short story. The language is concise […]

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“Out of the Closet”by Glenda Burkett

martin_admin — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:24:04 +0000

This story by Glenda Burkett won the local Ruapehu prize in the William Taylor Short. The judge commented: A cleverly written ‘Coming Out’ story. Of course I read it waiting for the angst-fuelled ‘I’m Gay’ confession, but no! She is coming out ‘grey’, accepting that grey is the new gold, and being proud of her hair […]

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“Godley’s F.u.b.a.r” by Bruce Stevenson

martin_admin — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 22:14:19 +0000

This story by Bruce Stevenson was awarded a Highly Commended” rating in the William Taylor Memorial Short Story competition for 2016. Bruce lives in Ohura. “Godley’s F.u.b.a.r by Bruce Stevenson I’m clutching an old Rimu board pulled from the firewood stash. Dense of heft and rough of surface, it gives me pause. Examining it, I […]

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