The Winners have been chosen for the first Write Now Guilford contest, to support writers in Guilford County under 25. The winner receives a $50 honorarium, a poster of their work in the window at Scuppernong Books, and video of a short interview and a reading of their work posted on the websites of Scuppernong Books and Scuppernong Editions.
January
Mondonna Deldgie is a local creative interested in all forms of expression. She studied acting at GTCC and graduated from UNCG with a bachelors in English and International Studies. She enjoys analyzing anything that can teach us about people, including language, art, and culture.
February
Jennie Ergot, Tent by the Road
Jennie Ergott is a sophomore at Guilford Technical Community College l who enjoys reading and writing YA sci-fi and fantasy. She’s loved story-telling since she was nine years old, and hopes to be a published novelist.
March
Suzy Allen is a writer based in Greensboro, North Carolina. In addition to writing, she also pursues acting and skateboarding. She enjoys making films, music, and jokes.
April
Payton Wagner, Our Lady of the Theatre
Payton Wagner is a senior at Greensboro Day School. She’s always loved anything to do with words, whether it’s reading books, telling stories, or writing my stories of her own. She also enjoys drawing, baking, swimming, and hiking, and her wonderful dogs named Finley and Truffles!
May
Michelle Everette, tired of tiny noises, your eyes hum a large vibration
Michelle Everette keeps searching for a fuller freedom.
