I’m winning at life! As a finalist…
The Erma Bombeck/Anna Lefler Humorist-in-Residence Program
Happy new year!
I have no goals, no resolutions, and if I’m being honest, no hopes and dreams either, but I do have this to share! I was named a finalist in this writing contest and I’m honored.
In all, the contest attracted 282 applications from 43 states coast to coast, Washington, D.C. and four countries — Australia, Canada, Spain and the UK.
Dozens of authors, bloggers and humorists served as preliminary judges and narrowed the field for finalist judges Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, and Mike Reiss, writer for The Simpsons for three decades. The Simpsons’ duo selected the three winners, four finalists and four honorable mentions.
The finalists:
- Jenny Crowley, Chicago, Illinois
- Sue Gelber, Denver, Colorado
- Lisa Pertoso, Beacon, New York
- Sarah Lowman Reynolds, Brookhaven, Mississippi
Thank you to the Academy, my ancient MacBook Air, and everyone who dared to date me. Who am I wearing? Vintage Old Navy sweats from before-times.
Read more about the program, workshop and winners here.
