A few years ago, Brett Harris, a well-known speaker and the best-selling author of Do Hard Things, developed a program to train young people to write, publish and market well-written stories. That program is called the Author Conservatory.
One of my author-friends, Kellyn Roth, just graduated from the conservatory and has had one of her short stories published in the second volume of the Convservatory’s showcase collection, Voices for the Future!
Here’s what Kellyn’s story, “If Ye’d Only Say,” is about:
Introverted Bob has been in love with strong-willed, sensible Ena since he was about five years old. Though she has other suitors, miraculously she accepts his proposal … but she doesn’t say the three little words that would’ve made the moment perfect. Her acceptance ought to be enough for any man—but it just isn’t. It means he’s not the only person she wants to marry … just the one who asked her first, the one who will someday own a store, the one who offers her the most security. Will Bob ever win her heart … or is “I love you” something she will never say?
The second edition of Voices of the Future weaves together short stories of courage and compassion in a memorable and heartwarming collection. Experience the next generation’s creativity and vision through these tales from rising young creatives:
Kyla Carter: “The Graveyard of Lost Dreams”
Alyssa Guthrie: “A Deathbed Wish”
Hannah Marie: “Zelophehad’s Daughters”
Sarah Pagel: “The Colors in the Well”
Alabama Rose: “The Sister Knot”
Kellyn Roth: “If Ye’d Only Say”
Elena B. Sato: “In Our Blood”
Cameron Skocilic: “Miracles”
Kasumi Sonoda: “Chichi no Chikai”
The Author Conservatory is a college-alternative program for gifted writers focused on helping them gain the business and storytelling skills to craft sustainable careers. 100% of your purchase goes to help students attend writing conferences where they can pitch their work to agents and publishers.
So, if you’d like to support emerging authors, and if you enjoy a good short story, get a copy today!
Order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2FMTTK4/
Or order directly from Kelly Roth! https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DNU98DKCXBZ9N
